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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-825 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/g/n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Xtreme N® Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of
up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless
network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-825 router to a cable
or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality
of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet
experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by Wireless N technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots.
The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a Wireless N notebook
or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wireless N router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless
network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method,
regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from
across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely aect wireless signal range.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-825 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming,
online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The DIR-825 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a
standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain
Name.
Features
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-825 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-825 can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-825 lets you control what
information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
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1LAN Ports (1-4)Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and NAS.
2Internet PortThe auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
3USB Port
4Power ButtonPress the power button to power on and o.
5Reset ButtonPressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
6Power ReceptorReceptor for the supplied power adapter.
Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 ash drive to congure the wireless settings using WCN and SharePort. SharePort
allows you to share a printer or storage device with your local network.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
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1Power LEDA solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2Internet LEDA solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission.
3WLAN LED (2.4GHz)
4WLAN LED (5GHz)
5LAN LEDs (1-4)
6WCN/USB LED
A solid light indicates that the 2.4GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data
transmission.
A solid light indicates that the 5GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data
transmission.
A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
Insert a USB ash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times when it successfully transfers
the wireless settings. This LED is also for SharePort.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before you Begin
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router,
then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port
on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection
types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet,
Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is
connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect
your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types
of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -
each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that
the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position
devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range.
Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le
cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not
in use.
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Manual Setup
Important: for best results, insert the Installation CD and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are unable to use the CD or
are using Mac or Linux, please use the following installation steps:
1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
modem
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
DIR-825
4 3 LAN 2 1INTERNET USB
RESET
12V
2A
-- -
computer
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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
DIR-825
4 3 LAN 2 4INTERNET USB
RESET
12V
2A
-- -
modem
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
DIR-825
4 3 LAN 2 1INTERNET USB
RESET
12V
2A
-- -
7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online
already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. If you connect, you are nished with your Internet setup.
Please skip to page 13 to congure your router and use the manual setup procedure to congure your network
and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 15).
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Connect to an Existing Router
Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-825 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo
router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn o’ the
router (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-825 router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to
do the following to the DIR-825 before connecting it to your network:
• Disable UPnP
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept
a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure
your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics
section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any
changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have
to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to
Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
™
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
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5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your
settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change
your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything
into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your wireless network,
open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and Wireless Security
sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
Laptop
Computer
DIR-825
1 2 LAN 3 4INTERNET USB
Existing Router
RESET
12V
3A
-- -
Modem
Internet
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Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• Quick Router Setup Wizard - Insert the supplied CD and launch the setup wizard (see below).
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch if you do not run the CD wizard and log into the router for the rst time.
Refer to page 15.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 21.
Quick Router Setup Wizard (CD)
To run the Quick Router Setup Wizard, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click English
(or French), and then click the Install button.
Note: If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type D:\autorun.exe
(where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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When the Wizard appears, select your language from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen
instructions to congure your router.
Once you are nished, you may skip to page 21 and will be able to log into the web-based conguration utility and congure
more advanced features.
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Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open the web browser.
You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as
Internet Explorer and enter (http://192.168.0.1).
Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing:
http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar.
If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the rst
time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet.
Click Next to continue.
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Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter
your ISP information such as username and password.
If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the Internet port and then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection
types to choose from.
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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
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If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a wireless network a
name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a wireless security passphrase or key (between 8-63 characters).
Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered
to be able to connect to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the
Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication
for added security. Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
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The Setup Complete window will display your wireless settings. Click
Save and Connect to continue.
If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if
you do not want to create a bookmark.
If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web
browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
The router will now reboot. Please allow a minute or two. Click the
Continue button once it is active.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router
(http://192.168.0.1).
Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing:
http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
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Internet Connection Setup
Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to congure your
connection manually and continue to the next page.
If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet
using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please skip
to page 15.
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Manual Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the appropriate IP form, which
are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
My Internet Connection:
Enable Advanced DNS
Service:
Enable True Gigabit
Routing Connectivity:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings supplied by
your ISP.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your
Internet performance by getting you the information and web
pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition,
it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many
common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you
intended to go and saving you valuable time.
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability,
functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the
through-put of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router.
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
DNS Servers:
MTU:
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider.)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the
default MTU.
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MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended
that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Dynamic (Cable)
My Internet
Connection:
Enable Advanced
DNS Service:
Enable True Gigabit
Routing Connectivity:
Host Name:
Use Unicasting:
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information
automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give
you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable
modem services.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet
performance by getting you the information and web pages you
are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your
overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes
automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you
valuable time.
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability,
functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the through-put
of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
blank if you are not sure.
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address
from your ISP.
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically
from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specically receive these from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the
default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended
that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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