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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DSL-2885A will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An active account with an Internet Service Provider using one of the
following connection types:
• A VDSL/ADSL connection to a telephone line using the DSL port
• A broadband device connected using the WAN port
• A mobile broadband 3G/4G/LTE connection using a USB modem
• 802.11ac, 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 10 or higher
• EDGE Browser (v20 and above)
• Firefox 11 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 17 or higher
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Windows
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DSL-2885A Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2 Modem Router shares your DSL Internet connection
over a blazing-fast Wireless AC connection using advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of
your wireless signal to signicantly 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 trac so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP
calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.
SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 2.0 porst found on the back and side of your DSL-2885A (as well as an
additional USB 2.0 port). Plug in a USB storage drive and you can access les, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on
your laptop or mobile devices.
The DSL-2885A Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2 Modem Router provides incredible speeds, smart antenna
technology, fast ports, cloud features, and terric security features. It also features an innovative design and easy installation
options.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DSL-2885A introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when
*
combined with an additional 5 Ghz antenna can provide up to a full 1200 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 trac so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such as video streaming, online
gaming, and real-time audio, without aecting low-priority trac like email and web surng.
• Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DSL-2885A 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:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain
name.
• Scheduling - The Firewall, wireless, and port forwarding features can be scheduled to be active on
certain days, or for a duration of a set number of hours.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DSL-2885A can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DSL-2885A can securely
access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DSL-2885A lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from your
company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Back Panel
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1DSL PortConnect to an DSL-enabled telephone line and with the supplied microlter/splitter.
2Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
3Gigabit WAN PortConnect broadband Ethernet WAN devices.
4USB 2.0 PortC
5Reset ButtonInsert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings.
6Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
7Power ButtonP
onnect a USB ash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network.
ress the power button to power on and o.
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Side Panel
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1USB 2.0 PortConnect a USB ash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network.
2WPS ButtonPress to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client.
3Wi-Fi ButtonPress and hold for 2 seconds to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
1Power
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
WAN
LAN Ports 1-4
Wireless 2.4/5GSolid GreenA solid green light indicates that the 2.4/5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
WPSBlinking Green A blinking green light indicates the WPS process is active.
USB 1-2Solid GreenA solid green light indicates that a USB device is detected on a USB port.
DSL
Internet
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Solid GreenA solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
S
olid RedA solid red light indicates a the device is booting or an error has occurred.
Blinking Green A blinking green light indicates that backup mode is active.
Blinking Red
Solid BlueA solid blue light indicates a WAN Port connection.
Blink
ing Blue A blinking blue light indicates a WAN Port activity.
Solid BlueA solid blue light indicates a LAN Port connection.
Blink
ing Blue A blinking blue light indicates a LAN Port activity.
Solid GreenA solid green light indicates a proper connection to a DSL enabled telephone line.
Blink
ing Green A blinking green light indicates the DSL port is negotiating a connection.
Solid GreenA solid green light indicates an Internet connection.
S
olid RedA solid red light indicates no Internet connection is available.
A blinking red light indicates that the device is resetting to factory defaults or the
rmware is being updated.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in
an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.
Note: This installation section is written for users who are setting up their home Internet service with the DSL-2885A Wireless
AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2 Modem Router for the rst time. If you are replacing an existing DSL modem and/or
router, you may need to modify these steps.
Before you Begin
• 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 conguration settings which are necessary to establish a connection. This information may
include the connection type (DHCP IP, Static IP, PPPoE, or PPPoA) and/or ATM PVC details.
• 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.
• We suggest setting up your DSL-2885A from a single device and verifying that it is connected to the Internet
before connecting additional devices.
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE connection software
such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer as the DSL-2885A will be providing this
functionality.
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Section 2 - Installation
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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or
open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors,
le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4
GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the
phone is not in use.
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Section 2 - Installation
2885A
Connect the supplied micro-lter to the telephone outlet. If you are using a telephone handset on the same
1
outlet, connect it to the PHONE port on the micro-lter.
Connect the phone cable from the DSL port on the microlter to the DSL port of the modem router.
2
Caution: - To reduce the risk of re, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Manual Setup
Telephone Outlet
PHONE
Microlter
DSL-2885A
Phone Cable
Microlter
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Section 2 - Installation
Plug the power adapter into your modem router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector.
3
Caution: - Use only the included power adapter with this product.
Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow one minute for the router to boot up.
4
After the modem router has powered up, verify that the Power and DSL LEDs are both lit.
Power Adapter
DSL-2885A
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Section 2 - Installation
If you wish to use a wired connection, connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port of the DSL-2885A to the
5
Ethernet port on your computer.
If you wish to use a wireless connection, the default Wi-Fi Networks are dlink-2885A-z and dlink-2885A5G-z.
6
Select either one from your computer’s wireless utility and connect. Enter the default Wi-Fi password printed
on the product label on the bottom of the DSL-2885A.
Ethernet Cable
Computer
Computer
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Section 3 - Getting Started
Getting Started
There are two ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page "Setup Wizard"
on page 15.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to "Conguration" on page 22.
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Section 4 - Conguration
Name:
Enter a custom name for this client.
endor:
V
Displays the vendor of the device.
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Parental
Control:
Displays the MAC address of the device.
Enter a specic IP address for this client.
Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.
Allow or Block access to the router.
Click Save when you are done.
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In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click In
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and
see all of the options.
ternet to see the
WAN Access
Ether WAN Port:
Enable Tagged
VLAN ID:
VLAN Priority:
My Internet
Connection Is:
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DCHP) on page30.
For Static IP refer to Static IP on page 31.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 32.
For PPPoA refer to PPPoA on page 33.
Select whether the device should act as an xDSL Router or a
Residential Gateway.
T
ype:
Use the default setting unless otherwise instructed by your ISP.
PVC:
If you selected Residential Gateway, sselect the Ethernet port that
will connect to the WAN. Use this setting if you do not intend to use
the built-in DSL modem.
Enable or disable tagged VLAN.
Vlan:
Enter the VLAN ID.
Enter the VLAN Priority from the default 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.
You will be presented with the appropriate options for your
connection type.
For PPTP refer to PPTP on page 34.
For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 36.
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Section 4 - Conguration
IPv4
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 give you an IP address to use.
Host Name:
rimary DNS
P
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
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.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
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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Section 4 - Conguration
Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
IP Address:
Subnet Mask
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
:
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
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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Section 4 - Conguration
PPPoE
Select PPP
Service Provider (ISP).
Address Mode:
Service Name:
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
oE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password. This information is provided by your Internet
Username:
assword:
P
Reconnect
IP Address:
Server:
Server:
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
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.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the ISP service name (optional).
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.
Click Save when you are done.
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Section 4 - Conguration
PPPoA
Choose PPP
Service Provider (ISP).
Username:
Reconnect
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
oA if your Internet connection requires you to enter a PPPoA username and password. This information is provided by your Internet
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
P
assword:
Server:
Server:
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
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.
Enter the 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.
Click Save when you are done.
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Section 4 - Conguration
PPTP
Choose PPTP (P
username and password.
PPTP Server IP
A
ddress:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Maximum Idle
Address Mode:
PPTP IP
Address:
PPTP Subnet
PPTP Gateway
IP Address:
oint-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Mode:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
Time:
reconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Mask:
Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Primary DNS
Server:
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
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Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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Section 4 - Conguration
L2TP
Choose L2TP (La
and password.
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
L2TP IP
Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway
IP Address:
yer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Primary DNS
Server:
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
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Secondary DNS
S
erver:
MTU:
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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Section 4 - Conguration
DSL
On this page you can congure your DSL settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP.
Select whether to enable or disable each DSL modulation option.
DSL
Modulation:
Usually it is best to leave these at their defaults, unless otherwise
instructed by your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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ATM
On this page you can congure your Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings fr
Interface:
La
Encapsulation:
ATM QoS:
Select the ATM interface from the drop-down menu.
Enter the Virtual Path Indicator (0 - 255).
VPI:
Enter the Virtual Channel Indicator (32 - 65535).
VCI:
Select the latency from the drop-down menu.
tency:
Select the method of encapsulation provided by your ISP. You can
select LLC or VCMUX.
Select the Quality of Service type from the drop-down menu.
Click Save when you are done.
om your ISP.
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Section 4 - Conguration
PTM
On this page you can congure your Packet Transfer Mode (ATM) settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP.
Interface:
tency:
La
Select the PTM interface from the drop-down menu.
Select the latency from the drop-down menu.
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