D Link IR850LB1 User Manual
Version 2.00 | 05/07/2014
User Manual
Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
DIR-850L
Preface
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person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
2.00 17 June, 2014 • Update to Revision B1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
Connections ........................................................................... 5
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ...........................................................................7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Hardware Installation ..................................................................9
Favorites .................................................................................38
Using the mydlink SharePort app for Android™ ..............39
Main Menu ............................................................................42
Documents ............................................................................43
Pictures ...................................................................................45
Videos .....................................................................................47
Music .......................................................................................49
Folders ....................................................................................52
Favorites .................................................................................56
Using SharePort Web Access ..................................................57
Music .......................................................................................59
Pictures ...................................................................................60
Videos .....................................................................................61
Documents ............................................................................62
Conguration ................................................................... 63
Home ..............................................................................................64
Getting Started ................................................................ 11
Setup Wizard ................................................................................12
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................17
mydlink SharePort ...................................................................... 22
Main Menu ............................................................................25
Documents ............................................................................26
Pictures ...................................................................................28
Videos .....................................................................................30
Music .......................................................................................32
Folders ....................................................................................35
Internet ...................................................................................64
DIR-850L .................................................................................65
Connected Clients ..............................................................66
USB Device ............................................................................67
Settings ..........................................................................................68
Wizard .....................................................................................68
Internet ...................................................................................68
Wireless ..................................................................................92
Network ..................................................................................95
SharePort ...............................................................................97
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mydlink ...................................................................................99
Advanced ...................................................................................100
QoS Engine......................................................................... 100
Firewall ................................................................................101
Port Forwarding ............................................................... 104
Website Filter ..................................................................... 106
Static Route ........................................................................ 107
Dynamic DNS .................................................................... 109
Management ............................................................................. 111
Time & Schedule .............................................................. 111
System Log .........................................................................113
Admin .................................................................................. 114
Upgrade .............................................................................. 116
Statistics .............................................................................. 117
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................118
WPS Button ................................................................................ 118
Tips ................................................................................................ 137
Wireless Modes .........................................................................138
Networking Basics .........................................................139
Check your IP address ............................................................ 139
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 140
Technical Specications ................................................141
Windows® 8 ................................................................................119
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................119
Windows® 7 ................................................................................121
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................121
Windows Vista® .........................................................................124
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................125
Windows® XP .............................................................................127
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................128
Troubleshooting ............................................................130
Wireless Basics ...............................................................134
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 135
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Product Overview
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
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-850L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g 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
mydlink Requirements
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)
• Android device (1.6 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
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Introduction
Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. This cloudenabled router can be congured to send an email anywhere, anytime, to keep you informed when new devices are connecting
to your network or intruders are detected. With the new graphical user interface, monitor in real-time websites that are being
visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – great for parents on the go. The D-Link Cloud service
can also detect and block cyber criminals from breaking into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed
right on your web browser or in the mydlink™ Lite app.
The D-Link DIR-850L is an 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-850L to a cable or DSL modem and share high-speed Internet
access to PCs, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, videos, printers,
and network storage to your mobile devices. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with two 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
dual-band internal antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and oces, or for users running
bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-850L also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 gigabit switch that connects gigabit-wired
devices for enjoying lag-free HD movie streaming, network gaming, and fast le transfers.
D-Link has created SharePort technology to bring more exibility to your network. With SharePort technology, you can connect
a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network storage for
everyone to share. On top of that, you can share and access media stored on your USB storage remotely over the Internet with
the free mydlink SharePort app for mobile devices!
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.
For peace of mind, the DIR-850L 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 of your home or oce wireless network.
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•Ultimate Wireless AC Networking - The DIR-850L provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection over 2.4 GHz
band, 900 Mbps wireless connection over the 5 GHz band with 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.
•Multimedia on the Go - The DIR-850L is designed to be the media hub for all of your mobile needs with the
following features:
•USB Interface - Easily store and share music, videos, photos, and les on your USB drive or charge another
device.
• UPnP Support - The DIR-850L can stream many compatible media formats to other devices wirelessly.
Features
•mydlink SharePort app - Stream your media and upload les locally or remotely through the Internet to your
iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device.
•Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Devices - The DIR-850L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a,
802.11g and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n PCI, USB, and
CardBus adapters.
•New User-friendly Graphical Interface - Through its intuitive and easy-to-use web-based user interface, the
DIR-850L lets you set up and manage your network with ease. You can even congure your router in minutes
with the QRS Mobile app; free for mobile devices.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 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
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.
3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
7 Reset Button Use a paperclip to press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the router to default settings.
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LEDs
1
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
2
A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the
WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to
the Internet.
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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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Hardware Installation
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 that is connected to your computer from your modem (or existing router if upgrading).
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Computer
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
DIR-850L
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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-850L
Modem
INTERNET
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
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-850L
Modem
INTERNET
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
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. A solid light indicates a connection on the Internet port
and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot
connect to the Internet.
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Getting Started
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 ”Setup Wizard” on
page 12.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to congure your router. Refer to “QRS Mobile App” on page
17.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to “Network” on
page 95.
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Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter
the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
The 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 Internet connection, a list of
connection types to choose from will be displayed.
Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained
from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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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 the router, please enter a new password. You will be
prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are
satised, or click Back to make changes to them.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you
must have an account. Select Yes if you have a mydlink account already,
or No if you want to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Skip.
If you clicked Yes , enter your mydlink account name (email address) and
password. Click Next to register your mydlink account with the router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Next to
create your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users,
and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or
higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market
or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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QRS Mobile App
QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play.
For the iTunes Store, you may
also scan this code to download.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect
to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device.
Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select
and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
For Google Play, you may also
scan this code to download.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app from the
Home screen of your device.
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Step 4
You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then Next once
the Operation Mode screen appears.
Step 5
At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem.
Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable
modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the
DIR-850L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection
and proceed to the next step.
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Step 6
You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band in turn;
the 2.4 GHz band followed by the 5 GHz band.
Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged
to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own
SSID.
Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device
trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password
the rst time it connects.
Finally, tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi
password, this password is only required when you need to congure
the router. See page 114 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next
to proceed.
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Step 8
If you already have a mydlink account, select Yes, I have a mydlink
account and enter your mydlink email address and password. Lastly, tap
Sign In to set up the router to use your mydlink account.
If you do not have a mydlink account, select No, I want to create a new
mydlink account. Enter your email address, choose a mydlink password
and check the I accept the mydlink terms and conditions box. Finally,
tap Register to create your new mydlink account.
If you do not want to congure your router with mydlink at this stage,
tap Skip to proceed.
Step 9
If you wish to receive push notications whenever a new rmware update
is available, check the Notify me when new rmware is available box
and tap Next.
Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
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Step 10
You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. If you wish
to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages.
Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You may
now exit the QRS app.
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mydlink SharePort
Using the mydlink SharePort app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch®
The mydlink SharePort app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage; you can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet connection.
Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app
from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. Please refer to
“mydlink SharePort” on page 22 for more details.
USB Port
2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to search for and download the
free mydlink SharePort app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort to the right.
4. If you are connecting to the router from a local network:
On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect
to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi
settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your
device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
If you are connecting to the router from a remote network:
Go directly to the next step.
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5. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
6. At the mydlink SharePort device list page, tap the gear icon at the
top right to enter the Settings page.
7. Enter your Admin Login and your mydlink Account Login information
in the elds and click Done. You will be taken back to the device
list where you can select the device for use with mydlink SharePort.
8. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at
the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection. It will
be green to indicate you are connected to the router through Remote
Access.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Main Menu
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap the gear icon if it is not lit.
Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view photos.
Tap on the movie icon to play videos.
Tap on the music icon to play audio les.
Tap on the folder icon to browse all les in a
folder view.
Tap on the star icon to access your favorite les.
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Documents
The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents
streamed from your DIR-850L to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
•Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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