D Link IR885LA1 User Manual

Version 1.00| 11/19/2014
DIR-885L
DIR-885L
User Manual
AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router

Preface

Manual Revisions

Revision Date Description
1.00 November 19, 2014 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.
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is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Copyright © 2014 by D-Link Corporation, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation, Inc.
The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.

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: 8.4 watts Switched O: 0.1 watts
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Power Usage .................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................4
Antenna Setup ...............................................................................5
Hardware Overview .....................................................................6
Connections ...........................................................................6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 7
Installation ......................................................................... 8
Before you Begin ...........................................................................8
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................9
Manual Setup ...............................................................................10
Pictures ..............................................................................29
Videos.................................................................................31
Music ..................................................................................33
Folders ...............................................................................36
Favorites ............................................................................39
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™ ...40
Main Menu .......................................................................44
Documents .......................................................................45
Pictures ..............................................................................47
Videos.................................................................................49
Music ..................................................................................51
Folders ...............................................................................54
Favorites ............................................................................58
Conguration ................................................................... 59
Device Mode ........................................................................60
Home ..............................................................................................61
Internet ...................................................................................61
DIR-885L .................................................................................62
Getting Started ................................................................ 12
Setup Wizard ................................................................................13
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................18
mydlink SharePort ...................................................................... 23
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®,
iPhone®, and iPod touch® ................................................23
Main Menu .......................................................................26
Documents .......................................................................27
Connected Clients ..............................................................63
USB Device ............................................................................64
Settings ..........................................................................................65
Wizard .....................................................................................65
Internet (Router Mode) .....................................................65
IPv6 .....................................................................................74
Wireless (Router Mode) ....................................................92
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Guest Zone .......................................................................94
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................119
WPS Button ................................................................................119
Network ..................................................................................96
SharePort ...............................................................................98
Create User .......................................................................99
mydlink ................................................................................100
Features .......................................................................................101
QoS Engine.........................................................................101
Firewall Settings ............................................................... 102
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ............................................................ 104
Port Forwarding ............................................................... 105
Virtual Server ................................................................ 106
Website Filter .....................................................................107
Static Routes ......................................................................108
IPv6 .................................................................................. 109
Dynamic DNS .................................................................... 110
IPv6 Host ........................................................................ 111
Management ............................................................................. 112
Time & Schedule .............................................................. 112
Time ................................................................................. 112
Schedule ........................................................................ 113
System Log .........................................................................114
Admin ..................................................................................115
Windows® 8 ................................................................................120
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 120
Windows® 7 ................................................................................122
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 122
WPS ....................................................................................... 125
Windows Vista® .........................................................................129
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 130
Windows® XP .............................................................................132
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 133
Troubleshooting ............................................................135
Wireless Basics ...............................................................139
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 140
Tips ................................................................................................142
Wireless Modes .........................................................................143
Networking Basics .........................................................144
Check your IP address ............................................................ 144
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 145
Wireless Security ......................................................... 146
What is WPA? ................................................................ 146
System ............................................................................ 116
Upgrade .............................................................................. 117
Statistics .............................................................................. 118
Technical Specications ................................................ 147
Safety Statements .........................................................148
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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

Wi-Fi Conguration Note
DIR-885L
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Quick Installation Guide
D-Link Cloud Service Mobile Apps Guide
CD-ROM
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-8L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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System Requirements

Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
mydlink Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• 802.11ac (draft), n, g, b, or a wireless or Ethernet port
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS 4.0 or higher)
• Android device (2.3 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
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The D-Link DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to signicantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. With the addition of Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated, which helps organize and prioritize your network trac so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.
The DIR-885L supports a host of cloud features including QRS Mobile, which allows you to setup and congure the router using a mobile app. You can set up your router right from your sofa, no PC required.
The AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you access to your home network no matter where you go. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. mydlink-enabled routers can be congured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in real-time websites that are being visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents.
SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of your DIR-885L (as well as an additional USB 2.0 port). Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, and Android™ device to access les, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices. Plug in a printer and you can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that printer with all of your devices.

Introduction

The DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features, and terric security features. It also features an innovative design and easy installation options.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-885L uses advanced AC beamforming to provide up to a full 3200 Mbps* wireless connection with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to allow separation of trac so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio, without aecting low-priority trac like email and web surng.
• Cloud Features - The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using a mobile device. It is also mydlink-enabled so you can remotely access and mange your DIR-885L from a mobile device. The mydlink SharePort™ app can be used to share les, stream videos, view photos, and play music. SharePort Plus lets you share a printer.
• Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-885L is still fully compatible with the 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a wireless devices.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

Features

Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name.
Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days, or for a duration of hours or minutes.
Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-885L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-885L can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-885L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n 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.
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Hardware Overview

Connections

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1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network.
2 Mode Switch
3 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings. 4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. 5 Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. 6 Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 7 Power Button Press the power button to power on and o. 8 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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Hardware Overview

LEDs

1 2 3
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) LED A solid blue light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. 4 Wireless (5 GHz) LED A solid blue light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. 5 USB 3.0 LED A solid blue light indicates that a USB device detected in the USB 3.0 port.
A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be a solid orange during boot up.
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.
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This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

Installation

Before you Begin

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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.

Wireless Installation Considerations

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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1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.

Manual Setup

Modem
Computer
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DIR-885L
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4. Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled INTERNET
on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power receptor on the back of the router and then plug it into a
power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up.
Computer
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DIR-885L
Modem
INTERNET
Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model WA-36C12R.
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DIR-885L
Computer
INTERNET
Modem
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service, you may be online already and further conguration will be optional.
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There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 13.
QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your router. Refer to page 18.
Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to page 59

Getting Started

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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). Please refer to page 59.
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.

Setup Wizard

Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
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If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed.
Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are satised, or click Back to make changes to them.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you must have an account. Select Yes if you have a mydlink account already, or No if you want to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Skip.
If you clicked Yes , enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Next to register your mydlink account with the router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users, and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), or Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play.

QRS Mobile App

For the iTunes Store, you may also scan this code to download.
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.
For Google Play, you may also scan this code to download.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app from the Home screen of your device.
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Step 4
You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then Next once the Operation Mode screen appears.
Step 5
At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-885L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
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Step 6
You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band in turn; the 2.4 GHz band followed by the 5 GHz band.
Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own SSID.
Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password the rst time it connects.
Finally, tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to congure the router. See page 59 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed.
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Step 8 If you already have a mydlink account, select Yes, I have a mydlink account and enter your mydlink email address and password. Lastly, tap Sign In to set up the router to use your mydlink account.
If you do not have a mydlink account, select No, I want to create a new mydlink account. Enter your email address, choose a mydlink password
and check the I accept the mydlink terms and conditions box. Finally, tap Register to create your new mydlink account.
If you do not want to congure your router with mydlink at this stage, tap Skip to proceed.
Step 9
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.
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Step 10
You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. If you wish to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages.
Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You may now exit the QRS app.
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Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch®

The mydlink SharePort™ app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your own personal cloud storage. You can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet
connection. Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
Note: If you choose to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of your DIR-885L, you may begin the registration process
anytime by accessing the mydlink SharePort feature from within the router conguration. Please see page 94 for details on how to begin the mydlink shareport registration process.

mydlink SharePort

1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort™ app from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account.
2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it
may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the free mydlink SharePort™ app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink SharePort™ to the right.
4. If you are connecting to the router from a local network:
On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
If you are connecting to the router from a remote network:
Go directly to the next step.
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5. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
6. At the mydlink SharePort device list page, tap the gear icon at the top right to enter the Settings page.
7. Enter your Admin Login and your mydlink Account Login information in the elds and click Done. You will be taken back to the device list where you can select the device for use with mydlink SharePort.
8. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection. It will be green to indicate you are connected to the router through Remote Access.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds.
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The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap Log In if it is not lit, or Log Out to return to the login page.
Main Menu
Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view photos.
Tap on the movie icon to play videos.
Tap on the music icon to play audio les.
Tap on the folder icon to browse all les in a folder view.
Tap on the star icon to access your favorite les.
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The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.
Documents
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Tap to e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Tap to store the le on iCloud.
• AirPrint: Tap to print the le.
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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