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The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power
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This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby
mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.
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iiiD-Link DIR-825 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-825 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
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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Network Requirements
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b 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 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
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Introduction
The D-Link DIR-825 is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying
backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-825 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed
Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos,
les, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with an external
antenna, this router provides great wireless coverage for larger homes and oces, or for users running bandwidth-intensive
applications. The DIR-825 also includes a 4-port Giga Fast Ethernet switch that connects wired devices for enjoying lag-free
network gaming and faster le transfers.
With some routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the
D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless trac are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.
The DIR-825 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless
network or the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks
from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or oce.
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• Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-825 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the
2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps wireless connection in the 5 GHz band with other draft 802.11ac and 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 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices - The DIR-825 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g
and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n 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 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac 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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Hardware Overview
Connections
1
234576
1USB Port
2WPS ButtonPress to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.
3LAN Ports (1-4)Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4Internet PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5WiFi ButtonInsert a paperclip in the hole and wait for 10 seconds to reset the router to default settings.
6Power Button
7Power ReceptorReceptor for the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
2
1
4
3
1Power LED
2Internet LEDA solid light indicates connection on the Internet port.
3Wi-Fi LEDA green light indicates that Wi-Fi is active and available.
4LAN Port LEDA solid green light indicates that an Ethernet connection is established.
A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during
the WPS process.
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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.
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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 2.4 GHz 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 2.4 GHz 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
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 LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Computer
DIR-825
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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.
Computer
DIR-825
Modem
INTERNET
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.
Computer
DIR-825
Modem
INTERNET
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 a solid light indicates connection on the Internet port
and the router can connect to the 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:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 12.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19.
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Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your first time installing the router, open your
web browser. You will automatically be directed to the
Wizard Setup Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter or
http://dlinkrouter.local. in the address bar”. Then, press Enter.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to page 18.
If this is your 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.
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.
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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.
Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
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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.
If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (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.
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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Next
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.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app),
you must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account
or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.
If you clicked Yes , enter your mydlink account name (email address)
and password. Click Login to register your router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Sign Up to create your mydlink account.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router
(http://dlinkrouter.local. or http://192.168.0.1).
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.
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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
When conguring the router for the rst time, we recommend
that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow
the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist
the user with a quick and easy method to congure the Internet
connection on this router.
Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user
can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made
and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click
on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for reconguration.
Welcome:
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Step 1: Set Your Password
By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password congured for
administrator access to the Web-based conguration pages. To secure
your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the
spaces provided. The two passwords must match.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 2: Select Your Time Zone
Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is
required to congure the time-based options for the router.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection
Here the user will be able to congure the Internet connection used
by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu
select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can
proceed to select any of the other manual Internet connection methods listed below.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Dynamic IP Address: Choose this if your Internet connection
automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most cable modems use this type of
connection.
PPPoE: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires a PPPoE username and
password to get online. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
PPTP: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires a PPTP username and
password to get online.
L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires an L2TP username and
password to get online.
Static IP Address: Choose this option if your ISP provided
you with IP Address information that has
to be manually congured.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
After selecting the dynamic IP address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the Internet
gateway (plugged into the Internet port of
this device) here.
Clone Button: If the conguration PC also acts as the Internet
gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC
address into the space provided. If you’re not
sure, leave the MAC address eld blank.
Host Name: Enter the host name used here. You may also
need to provide a host name. If you do not
have or know this information, please contact
your ISP.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the secondary DNS IP address used here.
This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS
address is required for a functional Internet
connection, but using a second DNS address
provides more stability.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)
After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)
After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This
option is only available if Static IP is selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used
here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the PPTP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)
After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This
option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used
here.
L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the L2TP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)
After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
IP Address: Enter the Static IP address provided by the
ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP
here.
Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by
the ISP here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
Setup Complete!
This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the Connect button to save your settings.
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Internet (Manual)
On this page the user can congure the Internet Connection settings
manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click
on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there a
multiple parameters that can be congured regarding the Internet Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.
At any given point the user can save the conguration done, on this
page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard
the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button.
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Internet Connection Type
In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be congured and used on this router. Options to choose
from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After selecting a specic Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique elds to congure related to the
specied Internet Connection type.
My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The default WAN conguration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This
option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the
device that is connected to the Internet port.
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have,
please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for
conguration:
Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be
required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you
are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast
method to provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1500 is the default MTU.
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 Clone
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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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:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings
supplied by your ISP.
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
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.
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 Clone 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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Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your
computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down
menu.
Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection
requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE
usually requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only
available if Static IP is selected.
Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This
information is given by the ISP.
Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This
information is given by the ISP.
Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.
This optional eld enables the user to enter a service name
to identify this Internet connection here.
Reconnect Mode:
To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On
Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule,
use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules
that has been dened in the Schedules page.
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected,
or allows the user to enter DNS IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1492 is the default MTU.
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 Clone 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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Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet Connection: Select PPTP (Username/Password) from the
drop-down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic
or Static IP address. PPTP usually requires a
Dynamic IP conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option
is only available if Static IP is selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This
is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP
address.
Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify
the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a
custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select
one of the schedules that has been dened in the
Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the
New Schedule button to open the Schedules page.
Schedules will be discussed later.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.
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Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
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 Clone 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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Internet Setup
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and
password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect
Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the dropdown menu.
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
only available if Static IP is selected.
Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is
normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
mode. The user can specify a custom schedule
or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To
specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down
menu to select one of the schedules that has been
dened in the Schedules page. To create a new
schedule, click the New Schedule button to open
the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed
later.
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
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 Clone 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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Internet Setup
DS-Lite
Another Internet connection type is DS-Lite.
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:
DS-Lite Conguration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let
the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address
automatically. Select the Manual Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6
address in manually.
AFTR IPv6 Address: After selecting the Manual Conguration
option above, the user can enter the AFTR
IPv6 address used here.
B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address
will be displayed here.
IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default
Gateway address will be displayed here.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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Wireless connection setup wizard
On this page the user can congure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to congure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user
can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Lastly, the user can congure the Wireless settings manually.
The Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
congure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended
to customized the wireless network settings to t into your environment
and to add higher security.
To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless
Connection Setup Wizard button.
Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network
Name or SSID. Enter the new Network Name (SSID) in the appropriate
space provided.
There are seperate spaces provided for a 2.4 GHz Network Name and a
5 GHz Network Name.
Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard
congurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 preshared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user
can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be
prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP
and AES encryption methods.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
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Step 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually
assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually
enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password
space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters
long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients want to
connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future
troubleshooting.
If you want to use the same Wireless Security Password for both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands, tick the option provided. If not selected, you need to
input two seperate wireless security passwords for each individual
wireless band.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the conguration
made and verify whether they are correct.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main
wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.
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After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and
return to the main wireless page.
End of Wizard.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection
between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS
button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.
To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless
Device with WPS button.
Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You can
choose Auto if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the
wireless client does not support WPS.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are
two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the
Personal Identication Number (PIN) method. Using this method will
prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical
on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Conguration
(PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to
connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
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Step 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this
page to user can view the wireless conguration of this router. The
wireless clients should congure their wireless settings to be identical
to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This
option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect
to this device.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click
on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page
to view what wireless client are connected to this device.
End of Wizard.
Manual wireless network setup
Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network Setup
The manual wireless network setup option allows users to congure
the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more
advanced user and includes all parameters that can be congured for
wireless connectivity.
To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button.
On this page the user can congure all the parameters related to the
wireless connectivity of this router.
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being cong-
ured. In this option we nd that the following parameters will be regarding the
2.4GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless func-
tion. If you do not want to use wireless,
uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions. Select the time frame that you
would like your wireless network enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always. Any
schedule you create will be available in
the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule
to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 1. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz or 20/40 MHz
bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the
frequency band 2.4 GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be
used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd
this encryption method used today.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64-Bit or a 128-Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router veries the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the wireless network. There are two types authentication for this device when using WEP.
Open System allows all wireless devices
to communicate with the router before
they are required to provide the encryption key needed to gain access to the
network. Shared Key requires any wireless device attempting to communicate
with the router to provide the encryption
key needed to access the network before
they are allowed to communicate with the
router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using
the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum
of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless
security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal
(PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a passphrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this op-
tion if the clients that will be used with the
router only support the older standard.
WPA2 is the newer implementation of the
stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard.
With the “WPA2” option, the router tries
WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the
client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2
Only” option, the router associates only
with clients that also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This
secret phrase needs to be the same on all
of the wireless clients for them to be able
to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option
if the clients that will be used with the router
only support the older standard. WPA2 is the
newer implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports WPA.
With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router
associates only with clients that also support
WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here.
Options to choose from are Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).
Group Key Update
Interval:
RADIUS Server IP
Address:
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
RADIUS Server
Shared Secret:
Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data is
changed.
When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s
IP address can be entered here.
here.
Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being cong-
ured. In this option we nd that the following parameters will be regarding the
5GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless func-
tion. If you do not want to use wireless,
uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions. Select the time frame that you
would like your wireless network enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always. Any
schedule you create will be available in
the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule
to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 36. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz, or
20/40/80 MHz bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the frequency band 5GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be used.
WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd
this encryption method used today.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router veries the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the
wireless network. There are two types
authentication for this device when using
WEP. Open System allows all wireless
devices to communicate with the router
before they are required to provide the
encryption key needed to gain access to
the network. Shared Key requires any
wireless device attempting to
communicate with the router to provide
the encryption key needed to access the
network before they are allowed to
communicate with the router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using
the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum
of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this
option if the clients that will be used with
the router only support the older
standard. WPA2 is the newer
implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports
WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the
router associates only with clients that
also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this op-
tion if the clients that will be used with the
router only support the older standard.
WPA2 is the newer implementation of the
stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard.
With the “WPA2” option, the router tries
WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the
client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2
Only” option, the router associates only
with clients that also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS
server’s IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
RADIUS Server Shared
Secret:
Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-825 oers the following
types of security:
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing
algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is
based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP
regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple
to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized
network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your
wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public
key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Network Settings
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.
Router Settings
Router IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Device Name:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address
is 192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address in
your browser to get back into the conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
Enter a name for the router.
Enter the Domain name (Optional).
Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information
from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your
computers will use the router for a DNS server.
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-825 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically
assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting
their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load
the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-825. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from
the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease Time:
Always Broadcast:
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router.
Uncheck to disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP
server’s IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your
computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of
this range or you may have an IP conict.
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease
time in minutes.
If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP
addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected, this
option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers
on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the router’s DHCP
server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns
o the broadcast ag of DHCP packets. Enabling this option
will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all
clients, thereby working around the problem, at the cost of
increased broadcast trac on the LAN.
NetBIOS
Announcement:
Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to oer NetBIOS
conguration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allow LAN
hosts to discover all other computers within the network, e.g.
within Network Neighborhood.
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Learn NetBIOS
from WAN:
NetBIOS Scope:
NetBIOS Node:
WINS IP Address:
If NetBIOS announcement is switched on, it will cause WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this
setting o to congure manually.
This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This allows the conguration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which
network hosts operate. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.
This eld indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. H-Node, this indicates a HybridState of operation. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode
if you have congured WINS servers. M-Node (default), this indicates a Mixed-Mode of operation. First Broadcast operation is
performed to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails, WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favours
broadcast operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network
services such as servers and printers are local to the LAN. P-Node, this indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful
to force all NetBIOS operation to the congured WINS servers. You must have congured at least the primary WINS server IP to
point to a working WINS server. B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are
no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation rst. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS
information from WAN’ is activated.
Enter your WINS Server IP address(es).
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DHCP Reservation
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP
address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s MAC
Address:
Save:
DHCP Reservations
List:
Check this box to enable the reservation.
Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down
menu and click <<.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer
or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP
Address Range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you
are currently on, click this button to populate the elds.
Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings
at the top to activate your reservations.
DHCP Reservations List
Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name
(name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP
address.
Enable:
Edit:
Delete:
Check to enable the reservation.
Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation
entry.
Click to remove the reservation from the list.
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IPv6
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You can use the Webbased IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually congure the connection.
For the beginner user that has not congured a router before, click on the
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide
you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
For the advanced user that has congured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually.
To congure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button.
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IPV6 ULA allows you to congure a unique local unicast address for your router
and is useful for Local IPv6 communications
Enable ULA:
Use default
ULA prex:
ULA Prex:
Check this option to enable support for ULA.
Leave checked to use the default ULA prex congured by
your router. If uncheck, you can specify what prex ULA
should use in the following eld.
If Use default ULA prex is unchecked, you must specify
a ULA prex that will be used by your router for IPV6 local
connectivity.
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IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will
guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes
made and return to the main page.
The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet
connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided
through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type
found.
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However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either
Try again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to
initiate the manual continual of the wizard.
There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your
connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client
software on your computers has been removed or disabled. The 3 options
available on this page are IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route,
and Tunneling Connection.
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next
button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the
main page.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to
the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the
main page.
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IPv6 over PPPoE
After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to congure the
IPv6 Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online.
Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This
option will state that this connection shares it’s
information with the already congured IPv6
PPPoE connection, or the user can create a new
PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. If you do not
know your user name, please contact your ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not
know your password, please contact your ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.
Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here.
This option is optional.
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Static IPv6 Address Connection
This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your
IPv6 conguration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prex Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary IPv6 DNS
Address:
Secondary IPv6 DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers
when communicating with neighboring nodes on the
same link. This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to
communicate with each other on the LAN side.
Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Enter the WAN subnet prex length value used here.
Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network)
IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6
Address conguration is based on the IPv6 Address and
Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prex /64 is
supported in LAN.)
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Tunneling Connection (6rd)
After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prex value used
here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6 Prex: Displays the IPv6 assigned prex value here.
6rd Border Relay IPv4
Address:
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete.
Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to
the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made
and return to the main page.
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
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IPv6 Manual Setup
There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE,
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet
Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed
or disabled.
Auto Detection
Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically
congure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
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Static IPv6
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC
+ Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
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Link-Local Connectivity
My IPv6 Connection:
LAN IPv6 Link Local
Address Settings:
Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down
menu.
Displays the IPv6 address of the router.
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Advanced
Virtual Server
This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Schedule:
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the
drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to
populate the elds.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network
that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your
computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the
router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the “Computer
Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click
<<.
Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port
and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually
the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet
side, and the private port is the port being used by the
application on the computer within your local network.
Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be
enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will
allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can
create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Inbound Filter:
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter.
You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
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Port Forwarding
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Schedule:
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the
drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to
populate the elds.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network
that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your
computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the
router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the “Computer
Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click
<<.
Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want
to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports.
Separate ports with a common.
Example: 24,1009,3000-4000
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be
enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will
allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can
create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Inbound Filter:
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter.
You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
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Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.
These applications have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of
these applications work with the DIR-825. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port
normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” eld, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the rewall
(public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trac.
The DIR-825 provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you
want to use and enable it.
Name:
Trigger:
Trac Type:
Firewall:
Trac Type:
Schedule:
Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-dened
application from the drop-down menu and click <<.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be
either a single port or a range of ports.
Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or Both).
This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used
to access the application. You may dene a single port or a
range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports
or port ranges.
Select the protocol of the rewall port (TCP, UDP, or Both).
The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be
enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will
allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can
create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by
prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and
application priority is not classied automatically. The QoS section contains a
queuing mechanism, trac shaping and classication. It supports two kinds
of queuing mechanisms. Strict Priority Queue (SPQ) and Weighted Fair Queue
(WFQ). SPQ will process trac based on trac priority. Queue1 has the highest
priority and Queue4 has the lowest priority. WFQ will process trac based on
the queue weight. Users can congure each queue’s weight. The sum of all the
queue’s weight must be 100. When surng the Internet, the system will do trac
shaping based on the uplink and downlink speed. The classication rules can be
used to classify trac to dierent queues, then SPQ or WFQ will do QoS based on
the queue’s priority or weight.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Enable QoS:
Uplink Speed:
Downlink
Speed:
Queue Type:
This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
The speed at which data can be transferred from the router
to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. An ISP often
denes speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5 Mbits/284 Kbits. Using this example, you would enter
284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a
service such as www.dslreports.com.
The speed at which data can be transferred from the ISP to
the router. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often dene
speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5 Mbits/284 Kbits.
Using this example, you would enter 1500. Alternatively
you can test your downlink speed with a service such as
www.dslreports.com.
Here the user can specify the queue type used. When choosing the option Strict Priority Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the
internal specication for the queue IDs listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user
dened percentage in the Queue Weight column.
Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed.
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Queue Priority: In this column the Queue Priority used will be displayed.
Queue Weight: After choosing to use the Weight Fair Queue option, under Queue Type, the user will be able to manual enter
the Queue Weight for each individual Queue ID.
After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of
trac control and data priority manipulation.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Checkbox: Tick this option to enable the rule specied.
Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here.
This name is used for identication.
Queue ID: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the
drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule. Option to choose from are Highest, Higher, Normal, and
Best Eort.
Protocol: Select the protocol used for the application for in the
drop-down menu and it will automatically place it in
the Protocol eld.
Local IP Range: Enter the local IP range used here. This is the IP range
of you Local Area Network. The Router’s IP cannot be
included in this range.
Remote IP
Range:
Application
Enter the remote IP range used here. This is the IP
range of the public network from the Internet Port
side. To apply this rule to any IP addresses from the
public side, enter the range 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254.
Enter the application port number used here.
Port:
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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Network Filters
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from
accessing the network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are
currently connected to the broadband router.
Congure MAC
Filtering:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client:
Select Turn MAC Filtering O, Allow MAC addresses
listed below, or Deny MAC addresses listed below
from the drop-down menu.
Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.
To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer
to the Networking Basics section in this manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and
click << to copy that MAC Address.
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Inbound Filters
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can
congure inbound data ltering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual
Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.
Name:
Action:
Enable:
Remote IP Start:
Remote IP End:
Add:
Inbound Filter
Rules List:
Enter a name for the inbound lter rule.
Select Allow or Deny.
Check to enable rule.
Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you
do not want to specify an IP range.
Enter the ending IP address. Enter 255.255.255.255
if you do not want to specify and IP range.
Click the Add button to apply your settings. You
must click Save Settings at the top to save the
settings.
This section will list any rules that are created. You
may click the Edit icon to change the settings or
enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon
to remove the rule.
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Access Control
The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to
only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P
utilities or games.
Add Policy:
Click the Add Policy button to start the Access
Control Wizard.
Click Next to continue with the wizard.
Access Control Wizard
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Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.
Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu and
then click Next to continue.
Enter the following information and then click Next to continue.
• Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other
Machines.
• IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to
apply the rule to.
• Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00).
Select the ltering method and then click Next to continue.
Click Save to save the access control rule.
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Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table.
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Website Filters
Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network.
To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section.
Add Website
Filtering Rule:
Website URL/
Domain:
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY
these sites or ALLOW computers access to
ONLY these sites.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow
or block. Click Save Settings.
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Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-825 oers a rewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps
prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the
chosen computer completely to the outside world.
Enable SPI:
Anti-Spoof Check:
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet
ltering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state
per session. It validates that the trac passing through the
session conforms to the protocol.
Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds
of “spoong” attacks.
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DMZ IP Address:
PPTP:
IPSEC (VPN):
RTSP:
Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that
you want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If
this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using
DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Setup >
Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ
machine does not change.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their
corporate network using PPTP protocol.
Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate
network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal
of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere with the
operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble
connecting with your corporate network, try turning this
ALG o. Please check with the system administrator of your
corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT
traversal.
Allows application that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol
to receive streaming media from the Internet. QuickTime
and Real Player are some of the common applications using
this protocol.
SIP:
Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP)
to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and
devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work
around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of
such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls,
try turning this ALG o.
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Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specic routes of data through your network.
Name:
Destination IP:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
Enter a name for your route.
Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets
must match your destination IP address.
Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is
used.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the
cost of using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and
15 is the highest cost.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit
out of the router when this route is used.
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Advanced Wireless
Transmit Power:
WLAN Partition:
WMM Enable:
HT20/40 Coexistence:
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
This enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless
specication developed to allow implementation of
wireless networks in countries that cannot use the
802.11 standard. This feature should only be enabled
if you are in a country that requires it.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will
improve the quality of video and voice applications
for your wireless clients.
Enable this option to reduce interference from
other wireless networks in your area. If the channel
width is operating at 40 MHz and there is another
wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing
interference, the router will automatically change to
20 MHz.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplied method for securing your wireless network during the “initial setup” as well
as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certied it across dierent products as well as manufacturers.
The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the PIN
Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite benecial, while the highest wireless security setting of
WPA2 is automatically used.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
Current PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New PIN:
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Note: if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the
side of the router will be disabled.
Tick this option to lock the congured wireless security
settings.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add
the router to an existing network or to create a new
network. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can
change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current PIN.
Restore the default PIN of the router.
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This
becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN
to the user interface of the wireless client.
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Add Wireless
Station:
Add Wireless
Device Wizard:
This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual conguration, prompt you to enter the
PIN for the device, or ask you to press the conguration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a
conguration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the conguration button on the device and then the on the router
within 120 seconds. The status LED on the router will ash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar
only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Click to start the wizard and skip to page 46.
WPS Button
You can also simply press the WPS button on the back of the router, and then press theWPS
button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router.
WPS Button
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Advanced Network Settings
Enable UPnP:
Enable WAN Ping
Response:
WAN Port Speed:
Enable IPV4
Multicast Streams:
Enable IPV6
Multicast Streams:
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature click on
Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
Checking the box will allow the DIR-825 to respond to
pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra
security from hackers.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or Auto (recommended).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv4).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv6).
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Guest Zone
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones
will be separate from your main wireless network. You may congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
Enable Guest
Zone:
Schedule:
Wireless Network
Name:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Security Mode:
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.
The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the
particular service to always be enabled. You can create
your own times in the Tools > Schedules section or click Add New.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from
your main wireless network.
Check to allow network connectivity between the dierent
zones created.
Select the type of security or encryption you would like to
enable for the guest zone.
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IPv6 Firewall
The DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to congure which kind of IPv6 trac is allowed to pass through the device. The
DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
Enable IPv6 Simple
Security:
Congure IPv6
Firewall:
Name:
Schedule:
Source:
IP Address Range:
Check the box to enable the IPv6 rewall simple security.
Select an action from the drop-down menu.
Enter a name to identify the IPv6 rewall rule.
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that
the IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on. The schedule may
be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to
always be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Tools > Schedules section.
Use the Source drop-down menu to specify the interface
that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the rewall
rule.
Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP
Address Range eld.
Dest:
Protocol:
Port Range:
Use the Dest drop-down menu to specify the interface that
connects to the destination IP addresses of the rewall rule.
Select the protocol of the rewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or
ICMP).
Enter the rst port of the range that will be used for the
rewall rule in the rst box and enter the last port in the
eld in the second box.
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IPv6 Routing
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
Route List:
Name:
Destination IP/
Prex Length:
Metric:
Interface:
Gateway:
Check the box next to the route you wish to enable.
Enter a specic name to identify this route.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach the
specied destination or enter the IPv6 address prex
length of the packets that will take this route.
Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must
use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the router.
Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used.
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Tools
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are
two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin
has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the
admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
Admin Password:
User Password:
Gateway name:
Enable Graphical
Authentication:
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The
administrator can make changes to the settings.
Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the
User, you cannot change the settings (you can only view them).
Enter a name for your router.
Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters
or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to
prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining
access to your router’s network settings.
Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely.
This means to connect to the router, you must enter
https://192.168.0.1 (for example) instead of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-825 to be congured from
the Internet by a web browser. A username/password is still
required to access the Web Management interface.
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Remote Admin
Port:
Remote Admin
Inbound Filter:
The port number used to access the DIR-825 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of
the DIR-825 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.
If you have enabled HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely.
This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. Details will display the current status.
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Time
The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be congured to
automatically adjust the time when needed.
Time:
Time Zone:
Enable Daylight
Saving:
Enable NTP Server:
NTP Server Used:
Manual:
Displays the current date and time of the router.
Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled
or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for
daylight saving time.
NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. A NTP server will
synch the time and date with your router. This will only
connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.
Check the box to enable this feature.
Enter the IP address of a NTP server and click “update
now” to adjust correct time and date.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these
elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second
and then click Set Time.
You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings
to synch the date and time with the computer you are
currently on.
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SysLog
The broadband router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a SysLog
server on your network.
Enable Logging to
SysLog Server:
SysLog Server IP
Address:
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog
Server.
The address of the SysLog server that will be used to
send the logs. You may also select your computer from
the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address
from the router via DHCP). This option only becomes
available if you enable loggin to a syslog server.
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Email Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication to your
email address.
Enable Email
Notication:
From Email
Address:
To Email Address:
SMTP Server
Address:
SMTP Server Port:
Enable
Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs are
emailed to a designated email address.
This email address will appear as the sender when you
receive a log le or rmware upgrade notication via
email.
Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
Enter the SMTP port used on the server.
Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.
Enter your account for sending email.
Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type
the password associated with the account.
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email
to your account when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via email
according to schedule.
This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You
can select a schedule from the list of dened schedules.
To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules.
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