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User Manual

AC1750 Wi-Fi Router

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Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision Date Description

1.00 January 27, 2016 Initial release

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Apple®, Apple logo®, Safari®, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store

Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.

Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Power Usage

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.

Network Standby: TBD watts

Switched O: TBD watts

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. i

Product Overview .............................................................. 1

Package Contents .........................................................................1

System Requirements ................................................................. 2

Introduction ................................................................................... 3

Features ............................................................................................5

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 6

Back Panel ...............................................................................6

LED Indicator .......................................................................... 7

Operation Modes .......................................................................... 8

Router Mode ........................................................................... 9

Extender Mode ....................................................................10

Access Point Mode ........................................................11

Installation ....................................................................... 12

Before you Begin .........................................................................12

Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................13

Antenna Setup .............................................................................14

Manual Setup ...............................................................................15

Router Mode .........................................................................15

Getting Started ................................................................ 18

Router Mode ................................................................................18

QRS Mobile App ..................................................................19

Setup Wizard ........................................................................24

Home ..............................................................................................29

Internet ...................................................................................29

DIR-869 ...................................................................................30

Connected Clients ..............................................................31

Settings ..........................................................................................32

Wizard .....................................................................................32

Internet ...................................................................................32

IPv6 .....................................................................................42

Wireless..............................................................................59

Guest Zone .......................................................................61

Network ..................................................................................62

Features ..........................................................................................64

QoS Engine............................................................................64

Firewall Settings ..................................................................65

IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................67

Port Forwarding ..................................................................68

Virtual Server ................................................................... 69

Website Filter ........................................................................70

Static Routes .........................................................................71

IPv6 .....................................................................................72

Dynamic DNS .......................................................................73

IPv6 Host ...........................................................................74

Management ................................................................................75

Time & Schedule .................................................................75

Time ....................................................................................75

Conguration - Router Mode .......................................... 28

Schedule ...........................................................................76

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System Log ............................................................................77

Admin .....................................................................................79

System ...............................................................................80

Upgrade .................................................................................81

Statistics .................................................................................82

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................83

WPS Button ...................................................................................83

Windows® 10 ................................................................................84

Windows® 8 ...................................................................................86

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................86

WPS ..........................................................................................88

Windows Vista® ............................................................................92

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................93

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 95

Wireless Basics .................................................................99

What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 100

Tips ................................................................................................ 102

Wireless Modes .........................................................................103

Networking Basics .........................................................104

Check your IP address ............................................................ 104

Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 105

Wireless Security ......................................................... 106

What is WPA? ................................................................ 106

Technical Specications ................................................107

Regulatory Statements .................................................108

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Section 1 - Product Overview

DIR-869 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

Product Overview

Package Contents

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WI-FI Conguration Note

Wall Mount Hardware

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-869 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Network Requirements

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

System Requirements

• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients

• 10/100 Ethernet

Computer with the following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 11 or higher

• Firefox 20 or higher

• Safari 7 or higher

• Chrome 25 or higher

QRS Mobile Requirements

Windows

installed. Visit

• iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 7.0 or higher)

• Android™ device (2.3.3 or higher)

Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java

www.java.com to download the latest version.

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Introduction

The D-Link DIR-869 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router shares your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of

up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz Wireless AC and up to 450 Mbps 2.4 GHz Wireless N) to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal. Equipped with one Gigabit WAN/Internet port and four Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports, the DIR-869 creates the best networking experience to date. With the addition of Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated, which helps organize and prioritize your network trac so your computers, game consoles, 3D/4K video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.

The DIR-869 features the strongest and most sensitive wireless radio we’ve ever built, oering four times the power of a typical

wireless router

, letting you blanket large areas or multi-story buildings with Wi-Fi. The DIR-869’s superior design allows you to enjoy full motion, high denition video calls on your mobile device while moving around. The DIR-869 prepares your home to become a Connected Home by bringing Wi-Fi to places your old signal can’t reach. A stronger Wi-Fi signal means you can install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you need them.

, using advanced AC technology

Featuring a 3x3 MIMO antenna conguration, the DIR-869 oers better data rates, fewer dead-spots, more coverage, and higher reliability. Operating exclusively in the 5 GHz band, the DIR-869's 802.11ac wireless connections avoid crowded the 2.4 GHz band trac, allowing you faster speeds while still maintaining backwards compatibility with older 802.11n/g/b devices.

Equipped with an easily accessible mode switch, the versatile DIR-869 can assist you in solving your unique networking

challenges. In router mode, the DIR-869 operates as a traditional router, sharing your Internet connection. In Extender mode

, the DIR-869 connects and works with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your home or oce network. This means you can bring Wi-Fi to places where your current signal doesn't reach, letting you move from room to room, oce to oce, oor to oor, or yard to yard without losing signal. Enjoy Wi-Fi on your porch, balcony, next to your pool, breakroom, the far end of your oce, or in your basement. The DIR-869's extender mode prepares your home to become a Connected Home by allowing you to install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you need them.

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D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to increase network eciency by analyzing network trac and prioritizing it in order of importance. This way, two-way video, voice chat, and online gaming, take priority over background network trac such as a le downloads, ensuring you have optimal network performance.

The DIR-869 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 is equipped with a dual-active rewall (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks over the Internet.

1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental

conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range. 2 Determined by FCC regulation. Maximum wireless transmission power output is subject to regional radio frequency guidelines. 3 Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via rmware update in Q2 2016.

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• Superior Wireless Networking - The DIR-869 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of up to a combined 1750 Mbps (1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to participate in real-time activities online, such as HD video communication, online gaming, and use mobile devices from anywhere in your home while still oering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility.

• Extreme Wired LAN and WAN Networking - With four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, the DIR-869 has an enormous amount of bandwidth to take full advantage of the highest speed broadband connections available. Powered by a 1.0 GHz Dual Core CPU, the DIR-869 has the brains and the power to simultaneously stream multiple HD videos to set top boxes and mobile devices, participate in online gaming with consoles or PCs, run a cloud-enabled home surveillance system, and copy massive les without slowdowns, lag, or stuttering.

• Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features. Easily apply content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. Schedule these lters to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

Features

• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-869 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-869 can securely access corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface or QRS (Mobile Quick Router Setup) App, the DIR-869 lets you quickly congure and secure your router to your specic settings in minutes.

• Router or Extender Mode - With the ick of a switch, you can easily set up your DIR-869 to operate as the core device of your network in Router Mode, or add your DIR-869 to an existing network using Extender Mode using Ethernet.

1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

2 Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via rmware update in Q2 2016.

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Hardware Overview

Back Panel

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1 Reset Button To reset the device to its factory default settings, use a paper clip press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds.

2 WPS Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client.

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 Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.

6 Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-869 on and o.

Select between Router and Extender modes. To change modes, move the switch to the desired position and

7 Mode Switch

after 5 seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. Note: Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via rmware update in Q2 2016.

5 6 7

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LED Indicator

1 Power LED

Solid White A solid white light indicates that the device is powered on and healthy.

Solid Orange A solid orange light indicates that the device is booting or undergoing a factory reset.

Blinking Orange A blinking orange light indicates that the device is in recovery mode.

Blinking White A blinking white light indicates that WPS client search mode is active.

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Operation Modes

The mode switch let's you choose how the DIR-869 operates. Select either Router Mode or Extender Mode.

• Router Mode shares your Internet connection. This is the factory default setting suitable for most users.

• Extender Mode extends your existing network.

Refer to the following pages for information on the DIR-869's operation modes. This information includes usage scenarios, cable diagrams, and network conguration information.

Note: Determine your desired type of operation and adjust the mode switch before you begin your installation. If the mode switch is adjusted while powered on, the DIR-869 will reboot into the new mode after ve seconds.

Note: Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via rmware update in Q2 2016.

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Router Mode

In Router Mode, the DIR-869 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router operates as the central device of your network. This is the most common type of installation and is the factory default mode switch setting suitable for most users. The DIR-869 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your wired and wireless devices.

Create a Home Network (Router Mode)

Wired and Wireless Devices

Use this mode for:

• Setting up a network for the rst time.

• Replacing an existing router or network equipment.

• Adding a router to share a broadband connection which was previously connected to a single device.

Place your DIR-869 near your Broadband Internet Connection Device (e.g. DSL/Cable Modem) and connect via Ethernet cable.

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Router Mode

Broadband

Connection Device

(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)

Internet

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Extender Mode

What is a Wireless Extender?

In Extender Mode, the DIR-869 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router operates in conjunction with your existing networking equipment to provide Wi-Fi for parts of your home or oce that may have poor or no reception. Use this mode with an existing router which is sharing your Internet connection. Place the DIR-869 in an area where you wish to get Wi-Fi, but is reachable by Ethernet cables or Wireless signals from you uplink network.

Create a Wireless Network Using Ethernet (Access Point Mode)

Wired and Wireless Devices

Note: Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi (Repeater Mode) available via rmware update in Q2 2016.

Existing

Access Point Mode

Router

Connection Device

(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)

Extend Your Wireless Network Using Wi-Fi (Repeater Mode)

Existing

Repeater Mode

Router

Connection Device

(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)

Broadband

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Access Point Mode

Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet

The DIR-869 operates as an Access Point when the mode switch is in the Extender position and an Ethernet cable is connected to the Internet Port from an uplink network. In Access Point Mode, the DIR-869 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality. It also allows a connected wired devices to connect to your other devices wirelessly. This can be useful if you already have an existing Internet router that does not have built-in wireless capabilities. The DIR-869 creates a new wireless network and devices connected via Wi-Fi and LAN ports obtain IP addresses from the existing router. Use a Gigabit capable Ethernet connection where possible to ensure the best networking experience.

Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet (Access Point Mode)

Wired and Wireless Devices

Access Point Mode

Use this mode for:

• Extending your current network.

• Bringing Wi-Fi to an area it doesn't currently reach.

Place your DIR-869 near the area you wish to bring Wi-Fi to and connect via Ethernet cable to your uplink network.

Note: Extending network to desired location via Ethernet may require purchase of additional cable.

Router

(Optional)

Broadband

Connection Device

(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)

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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, attic, or garage.

Before you Begin

• Congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.

• If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

• 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

• If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN conguration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.

• If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.

• 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.

• If you are using this device to extend the range of your existing wireless network, you may need to use trial and error to determine an acceptable placement location.

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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 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 (0.5 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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 is not in use.

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Antenna Setup

The DIR-869 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.

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Manual Setup

Router Mode

1. Inspect the mode switch to ensure that it is in the factory default ROUTER position. Adjust the switch if necessary.

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2. Position your DIR-869 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage.

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Modem

3. Turn o and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some

cases, you may need to turn it o for up to ve minutes.

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Modem

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4. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the router.

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Modem

5. Turn on or plug your modem back in and wait approximately one minute before proceeding onward.

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Modem

6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately

one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white.

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Modem

Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model MU18A2120150-A1 or 2ABB018F US.

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7. If you are conguring the DIR-869 wirelessly from a PC, connect to a Wi-Fi network printed on the included Wi-Fi

Conguration Card. You can also nd the Wi-Fi network names and passwords printed on the label attached to the bottom your router.

If you are conguring the from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

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Modem

8. 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 connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Getting Started on page 18.

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Getting Started

Router Mode

There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:

• QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your router. Refer to page 19.

• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 24.

• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to page 28

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QRS Mobile App

QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.

Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.

Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play.

Step 2

Once your app is installed, you may now congure 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.

Step 3

Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device.

Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be dierent to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.

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Step 4

You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your device password and tap Log In. Tap 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-869. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.

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Step 6

You will be asked to congure your 2.4 GHz wireless network. Enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged to accept the default SSID.

Next, 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.

Tap Next to congure your 5 GHz wireless network. When satised 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 congure the router. See Conguration - Router Mode on page 28 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed.

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Step 8

If you wish to receive push notications 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.

Step 10

You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. Tap Save to complete the setup.

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Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to exit the app.

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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 congure 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.

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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 Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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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 conguration utility. Click Next to continue.

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At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to nalize the settings or Back to make changes.

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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Conguration - Router Mode

To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar.

Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed.

Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset/ wps button on the back of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings.

The router’s home page will open displaying its current connection status.

The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time.

Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.

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Home

The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages.

Internet

The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to page 24 for more information.

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To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively.

Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew.

To recongure the Internet settings, refer to page 32.

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DIR-869

Click on the DIR-869 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.

To recongure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. For more information refer to page 62.

To recongure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears. For more information refer to page 59.

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Connected Clients

Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses.

To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.

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Name: Enter a custom name for this client.

Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.

MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device.

IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this client.

Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.

IP Address

(Reserved):

Parental Control: Allow or Block access to the router.

Specify an IP address for the DIR-869's DHCP server to assign.

Click Save when you are done.

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Settings

Wizard

In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the rst time. Refer to page 24 for details.

Internet

In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options.

My Internet

Connection Is:

For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 33.

For Static IP refer to page 34.

For PPPoE refer to page 35.

For PPTP refer to page 37.

For L2TP refer to page 39.

For DS-Lite refer to page 41.

To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 42.

Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.

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Dynamic IP (DCHP)

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not specify and IP address to use.

Advanced Settings

Host Name: The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave

it blank if you are not sure.

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

MAC Address

Clone:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP.

The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.

Click Save when you are done.

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Static IP

Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.

Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP.

Primary DNS

Server:

Advanced Settings

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

MAC Address

Clone:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP.

The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.

Click Save when you are done.

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PPPoE

Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.

Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.

Advanced Settings

Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Dynamic IP

IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional).

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto.

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MAC Address

Clone:

Static IP

IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional).

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

MAC Address

Clone:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP.

Click Save when you are done.

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PPTP

Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.

PPTP Server IP

Address:

Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.

Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.

Advanced Settings

Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Dynamic IP

Primary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto.

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Static IP

PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

PPTP Subnet

Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP

Address:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP.

Click Save when you are done.

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L2TP

Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.

L2TP Server IP

Address:

Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.

Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.

Advanced Settings

Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Dynamic IP

Primary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto.

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Static IP

L2TP IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

L2TP Subnet

Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP

Address:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

optimal performance with your ISP.

Click Save when you are done.

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DS-Lite

DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:

Advanced Settings

DS-Lite

Conguration:

Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually.

DS-Lite DHCPv6

B4 IPv6 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.

WAN IPv6

Address:

IPv6 WAN Default

Gateway:

Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.

Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here.

Manual

AFTR IPv6

Address:

B4 IPv6 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.

Enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here.

WAN IPv6

Address:

IPv6 WAN Default

Gateway:

Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.

Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here.

Click Save when you are done.

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IPv6

To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4.

My Internet

Connection Is:

For Auto Detection refer to page 43.

For Static IPv6 refer to page 45.

For Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 47.

For PPPoE refer to page 49.

For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 52.

For 6 to 4 refer to page 54.

For 6rd refer to page 56.

For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 58.

Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.

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Auto Detection

This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.

IPv6 DNS Settings

DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the

following DNS address.

If Use the following DNS address is selected:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the primary DNS server address.

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the secondary DNS server address.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

Enable Automatic

DHCP-PD in LAN:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Router

Lifetime:

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface.

Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prex than /64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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Static IPv6

Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Use Link-Local

Address:

Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection.

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

If Use Link-Local Address is disabled these additional parameters are available for conguration:

IPv6 Address: Enter the address supplied by your ISP.

Subnet Prex

Length:

Enable or disable link-local address use.

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Router

Lifetime:

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)

IPv6 DNS Settings

DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the

following DNS address.

If Use the following DNS address is selected:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

Enable DHCP-PD: Enable or disable prex delegation services.

LAN IPv6 Address: If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the

router.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

If DHCP-PD is enabled in LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Enable Automatic

DHCP-PD in LAN:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prex than

/64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Router

Lifetime:

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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PPPoE

Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

PPPoE Session: Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and

password, or Create a new session.

Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. (Create a new session only)

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. (Create a new session only)

Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you an IP address. In most cases,

select Dynamic IP.

IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. (Static IP only)

Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional).

Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on or Manual.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for

optimal performance with your ISP.

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IPv6 DNS Settings

DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the

following DNS address.

If Use the following DNS address is selected:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

Enable DHCP-PD: Enable or disable prex delegation services. Dynamic IP only

LAN IPv6 Address: If DHCP-PD disabled or static address mode is selected, enter the LAN

(local) IPv6 address for the router.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

If DHCP-PD is available and enabled in LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Enable Automatic

DHCP-PD in LAN:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prex than

/64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Router

Lifetime:

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel

The user can congure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunnelling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure.

Remote IPv4

Address:

Remote IPv6

Address:

Local IPv4

Address:

Local IPv6

Address:

Subnet Prex

Length:

Enter the IPv4 remote address you will use.

Enter the IPv6 remote address you will use.

Displays the current local IPv4 address.

Enter the IPv6 local address you will use.

Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP.

IPv6 DNS Settings

DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the

following DNS address.

If Use the following DNS address is selected:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

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LAN IPv6 Address Settings

Enable DHCP-PD: Enable or disable prex delegation services.

LAN IPv6 Address: If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the

router.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Router

Lifetime:

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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6to4

In this section the user can congure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunnelling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet.

6to4 Address: Displays the 6 to 4 address.

6to4 Relay: Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP.

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Router

Lifetime:

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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In this section the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.

Assign IPv6 Prex: Currently unsupported.

6rd

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter the primary DNS server address.

Enter the secondary DNS server address.

6rd Manual Conguration

Enable Hub and

Spoke Mode:

6rd Conguration: Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and

If you selected Manual conguration

6rd IPv6 Prex: Enter the 6rd IPv6 prex and mask length supplied by your ISP.

WAN IPv4 Address Displays the router’s IPv4 address.

6rd Border Relay

IPv4 Address:

Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.

populate the data values, or Manual Conguration to enter the settings yourself.

Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings

LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address.

LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:

Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings - Address Autoconguration Settings

Enable Automatic

IPv6 Address

Assignment:

Autoconguration

Type:

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:

IPv6 Address

Range (Start):

IPv6 Address

Range (End):

Router

Lifetime:

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.

Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment.

Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

Click Save when you are done.

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Local Connectivity Only

Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet.

Advanced Settings

IPv6 ULA Settings

Enable ULA: Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.

If you selected Enable ULA and Disabled Default ULA Prex:

ULA Prex: Enter your own ULA prex.

Current IPv6 ULA Settings

Current ULA

Prex:

LAN IPv6 ULA: Displays the LAN's IPv ULA.

Displays the current ULA prex.

Click Save when you are done.

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Wireless

From this page you can congure your wireless network settings.

2.4GHz

Status: Enable or disable the 2.4GHz wireless network.

Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password: Create a password to use for wireless security.

Advanced Settings

Security Mode: Choose None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-(Personal) (recommended).

802.11 Mode: Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available

options are Mixed 802.11b/g/n, Mixed 802.11g/n, 802.11n only.

Wi-Fi Channel: Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).

Transmission

Power:

Channel Width: Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n

HT20/40

Coexistence:

Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to

Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule

Select the desired wireless transmission power.

devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n devices.

Enable or disable HT20/40 Coexistence.

broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.

will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

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5GHz

Status: Enable or disable the 2.4GHz wireless network.

Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password: Create a password to use for wireless security.

Advanced Settings

Security Mode: Choose None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-(Personal) (recommended).

802.11 Mode: Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available

options are Mixed 802.11a/n/ac, Mixed 802.11n/ac, 802.11ac only, Mixed 802.11a/n, Mixed 802.11n only, or 802.11a only

Wi-Fi Channel: Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).

Transmission

Power:

Channel Width: These options will change depending upon the selected 802.11 Mode.

Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to

Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule

Select the desired wireless transmission power.

Select Auto 20/40/80 if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices, select Auto 20/40 if you are using 802.11n and 802.11a devices, or select 20 MHz if you are only using 802.11a devices.

broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.

will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

Click Save when you are done.

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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 congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.

In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click the Guest Zone link. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless frequency bands:

Status: Enable or disable the guest zone for each wireless frequency band.

Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from your main

wireless network.

Password: Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will

need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone.

Home Network Access

Internet Access

Only:

Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices.

Click Save when you are done.

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Network

This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.

Network Settings

LAN IP Address: 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, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.

Management

Link:

Local Domain

Name:

Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your

The default address to access the router’s conguration is http:// dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with a name

of your choice.

Enter the domain name (optional).

computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.

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Advanced Settings - DHCP Server

Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server.

DHCP IP Address

Range:

DHCP Lease Time: Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.

Always Broadcast: Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/

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 conict.

WLAN clients.

Advanced Settings

WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,

1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).

UPnP: Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides

compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.

IPv4 Multicast

Stream:

Enable to allow IPv4 multicast trac to pass through the router from the Internet.

IPv6 Multicast

Stream:

Enable to allow IPv6 multicast trac to pass through the router from the Internet.

Click Save when you are done.

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Features

QoS Engine

This section will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent le, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the trac of the other devices on the network.

In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine.

Under All Devices, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If some are

o-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll through the cards.

A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority.

A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority.

A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority.

If no devices are explicitly assigned a priority, they will all be treated with equal priority. If some devices are not assigned a priority and others are, the unassigned devices will be treated with the lowest priority.

To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the All Devices list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card.

Click Save when you are done.

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Firewall Settings

The router’s rewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Firewall Settings. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.

Enable DMZ: Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This completely exposes

the client to threats over the Internet, and is not recommended in ordinary situations.

DMZ IP Address: If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP address of the client you wish to

expose, or use the drop-down menu to quickly select it.

Enable SPI IPv4: Enabling Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) helps to prevent cyber

attacks by validating that the trac passing through the session conforms to the protocol.

Enable Anti-Spoof

Checking:

IPv6 Simple

Security:

IPv6 Ingress

Filtering:

Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of “spoong” attacks.

Enable or disable IPv6 simple security.

Enable or disable IPv6 ingress ltering.

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Advanced Settings - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Conguration

PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate

network using the PPTP protocol.

IPSec (VPN): Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network

using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (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.

RTSP: Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)to

receive streaming media from the Internet.

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.

Click Save when you are done.

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IPv4/IPv6 Rules

The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you congure what kind of trac is allowed to pass through the network. To congure the IPv4 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules. To congure IPv6 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv6 Rules. To return to the main Firewall Settings page, click Security Check.

To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. You can also choose to turn ltering OFF.

If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button following options will appear:

Name: Enter a name for the rule.

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

Source IP Address

Range:

Destination IP

Address Range:

Port Range: Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP)

Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule

Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WA N or LAN IP address.

Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.

and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to.

will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

Click Apply when you are done.

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Port Forwarding

Port forwarding allows you to specify a port or range of ports to open for specic devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Port Forwarding.

Name: Enter a name for the rule.

Local IP: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you

TCP Port: Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu.

port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).

UDP Port: Enter the UDP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single

port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).

Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule

will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

Click Apply when you are done.

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Virtual Server

The virtual server allows you to specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port. To congure the virtual server, from the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server. To return to the main Port Forwarding page, click Port Forwarding.

If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trashcan icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button options will appear:

Local IP: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following

Name: Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/Application

from the drop-down menu.

want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu.

Protocol: Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both,

or Other).

Protocol Number: If you entered Other above, enter the protocol number.

External Port: Enter the public port you want to open.

Internal Port: Enter the private port you want to open.

Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule

will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

Click Apply when you are done.

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Website Filter

The website lter settings allow you to block access to certain web sites. You can either create a list of sites to block, or create a list of sites to allow (with all other sites being blocked).

In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Website Filter.

If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop- down menu. All other sites will be blocked.

You may specify a maximum of fteen web sites. To add a new site to the list, click Create New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trashcan icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain.

Click Save when you are done.

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Static Routes

The Static Routes section allows you to dene custom routes to control how data trac is moved around your network.

In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Static Routes. To congure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 72. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4.

Name: Enter a name for the rule.

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

Destination

Network:

Mask: Enter the netmask of the route.

Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.

Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using

Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the

Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.

this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.

router when this route is used.

Click Apply when you are done.

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IPv6

To congure IPv6 rules, on the Static Routes page click IPv6. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4.

Name: Enter a name for the rule.

DestNetwork: This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified

PrexLen: Enter the IPv6 address prex length of the packets that will take this

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

destination.

route.

Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.

Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here.

Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the

router when this route is used.

Click Apply when you are done.

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Dynamic DNS

Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.

In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS.

Enable Dynamic

DNS:

Status: Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status.

Server Address: Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from the

Host Name: Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS

User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS username.

Password: Enter your dynamic DNS password.

Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in hours).

At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To congure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 74.

Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further conguration options.

drop-down menu.

service provider.

Click Save when you are done.

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IPv6 Host

The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page.

Host Name: Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS

IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

service provider.

the server device in the drop-down menu.

Click Apply when you are done.

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Management

Time & Schedule

Time

The Time page allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone, the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and enable or disable daylight saving time.

In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Time & Schedule.

Time Conguration

Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.

Time: Displays the current date and time of the router.

Daylight Saving: Enable or disable daylight saving time.

Automatic Time Conguration

Update Time

Using an NTP

Server:

To congure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 76.

Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to synchronize the time and date with your router. If you enable this option, select an NTP server from the drop-down menu. To congure the router's time and date manually, disable this option and use the drop-down menus that appear to input the time and date.

Click Save when you are done.

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Schedule

Some conguration rules can be set according to a pre-congured schedule. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. To return to the Time page, click Time.

First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name eld.

Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour. You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day.

. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the

To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon.

Click Apply when you are done.

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System Log

The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, and sent to your email address. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click System Log.

SysLog Settings

Enable Logging to

Syslog Server:

Syslog Server IP

Address:

Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is disabled, there will be no other options on this page.

Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to automatically populate the eld.

Email Settings

Enable Email

Notication:

From E-mail

Address:

To E-mail Address: Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.

SMTP Server

Address:

If you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address, enable this option.

Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from.

Enter your SMTP server address.

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SMTP Server Port: Enter your SMTP server port.

Enable

Authentication:

Account Name: Enter your SMTP account name.

Password Enter your SMTP account name's password.

Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.

E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule

Send On

Schedule:

Schedule: This option can be enabled to send an email according to a

If email notication is enabled, this option will set the router to send the log by email when the log is fully.

precongured schedule. See below.

If you enable On Schedule is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information.

Click Save when you are done.

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Admin

This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable remote management.

In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Admin. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to page 80.

Admin Password

Password: Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to

enter this password whenever you congure the router using a web browser.

Enable Graphical

Authentication

(CAPTCHA):

Administration

Enable HTTPS

Server:

Enable Remote

Management:

Remote Admin

Port:

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. Instead of using http://dlinkrouter.local./, you must use https://dlinkrouter.local./ in order to connect to the router.

Remote management allows the DIR-869 to be congured from the Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface.

The port number used to access the DIR-869 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-869 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.

Note: If you enabled HTTPS Server and wish to access the router remotely and securely, you must enter https:// at the beginning of the address.

Click Save when you are done.

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System

This page allows you to save the router’s current conguration, load a previously saved conguration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router.

From the Admin page, click System. To return to the Admin page, click Admin.

Sytem

Save Settings To

Local Hard Drive:

Load Settings

From Local Hard

Drive:

Restore To Factory

Default Settings:

Reboot The

Device:

This option will save the current router conguration settings to a le on your computer.

This option will load a previously saved router conguration le. This will overwrite the router’s current conguration.

This option will restore all conguration settings back to the settings that were in eect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any

settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router conguration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above.

Click to reboot the router immediately.

Click Save when you are done.

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Upgrade

This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s firmware or language pack, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the rmware or language pack, you must rst download the relevant le from http://support.dlink.com.

In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade.

Firmware

Information:

Check for New

Firmware:

Upgrade Manually

Upgrade

Firmware:

The current rmware’s version and date will be displayed.

Click this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new rmware version. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you to install it.

If you wish to upgrade manually, rst download the rmware le you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and browse to the le to install the new rmware. You can also browse to a language pack le to install a new language pack.

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Statistics

On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.

In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Statistics.

You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear.

The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router

WPS Button

The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-869 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-869 for about 1 second. The LED on the front will start to blink.

WPS Button

Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS

process).

Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be congured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be

connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2.

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Windows® 10

When connecting to the DIR-869 wirelessly for the rst time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi conguration card, you can nd the default network name and Wi-Fi password here. Otherwise refer to the product label for the default Wi-Fi network SSID and password, or enter the Wi-Fi credentials set during the product conguration.

To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display and click on it.

Wireless Icon

Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the SSID.

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To connect to the SSID, click Connect.

To automatically connect with the router when your device next detects the SSID, click the Connect Automatically check box.

You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected.

You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected.

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Windows® 8

WPA/WPA2

It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used.

To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display.

Wireless Icon

Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name.

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You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next.

If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function.

When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to.

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WPS

The WPS feature of the DIR-869 can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to congure the WPS feature:

1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.

2. Click Network on the left side.

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3. Double-click the DIR-869.

4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.

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5. Type a name to identify the network.

6. To congure advanced settings, click the

Click Next to continue.

icon.

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7. The following window appears while the Router is being congured.

Wait for the conguration to complete.

8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully.

Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key

if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.

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Windows Vista®

Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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WPA/WPA2

1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless

computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.

2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click

Connect.

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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your

router and click Connect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-869. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent

operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to these examples.

1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?

When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.

• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7 or higher

- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or higher

- Google™ Chrome 8 or higher

- Apple Safari 4 or higher

• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a

dierent cable, or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on.

• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BLACKICE, Sygate,

Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.

XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les

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• Congure your Internet settings:

• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.

• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.

• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.

• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.

• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.

• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.

2. What can I do if I forgot my password?

If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, leave the password box empty.

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