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Version 2.00 | September 17, 2015

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AC750
Wi-Fi Router
DIR-813

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.00 | September 17, 2015 User Manual AC750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-813...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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 2.00 September 17, 2015 • Initial release for Revision B1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Static (assigned by ISP) ..........15 Time and Date ..............39 Dynamic ................16 Firmware Update ..............40 PPPoE ................17 Language Pack ..............40 PPTP ..................18 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ............41 L2TP ..................19 System Check ...............42 Wireless Settings ..............20 Device Info ................43 D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 4 What is Wireless? .................68 Tips ....................70 Wireless Modes ................71 Networking Basics ............72 Check your IP address ...............72 Windows® 8 Users ...............72 Windows® 7/Vista® Users..........72 Statically Assign an IP address ..........73 Windows® 8 Users ...............73 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users ..........74 D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-813 AC750 Wi-Fi Router • Power Adapter • Quick Install Guide • Ethernet Cable • Wi-Fi Configuration Card Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-813 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    More Antennas More Coverage Unlike most of the AC750 routers that only have two antennas, the DIR-813 has three high gain antennas for optimal coverage. Smart technology will allow the DIR-813 to choose the best antennas so you will have the best wireless experience.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    WPS - Press for one second to start the WPS process. The WPS LED will blink during the process. The light will WPS/Reset Button turn solid green when successfully connecting to a device. Reset - Press and hold the reset button for eight seconds to reset the router back to the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    A solid green light indicates the wireless function is working properly. This light will blink during data Wireless LED transmission. A solid green light indicates a connection to a device is working properly. The LED will blink during data LAN LEDs (1-4) transmission. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-813 router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 11: Manual Setup

    1. Unplug the power from your modem. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. INTERNET 5V --1A POWER DIR-813 Modem D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the router. Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to connect. INTERNET 5V --1A POWER DIR-813 Computer 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. INTERNET 5V --1A POWER DIR-813 Modem Computer D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 13 * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 6. After the router has powered up, verify that the Power and Internet LEDs are both lit. Proceed with router configuration. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    There are a couple different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Easy Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch if you log into the router for the first time. See below.
  • Page 15 3. Select your Internet type from the drop-down menu: DHCP (dynamic) is most commonly used with cable Internet, PPPoE (common with DSL), or Static. If you selected DSL (PPPoE), enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 16 4. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a name for your Wi-Fi Network and a password. Your wireless devices (i.e., tablets, smartphones, and laptops) will need to have this information entered to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Connect at the bottom to continue. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration 5. Your router will now connect to the Internet. Please allow 1-2 minutes. Once the Setup is Completed message appears, click Complete. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Click Log In to continue. The Setup > Internet page will appear. You can now navigate to the settings your want to configure. If you want to run the setup wizard again, click Easy Setup on the left side. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Internet Setup

    Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address. This is optional. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Dynamic

    You can manually enter DNS servers if you do not want to use Addresses: what is assigned to you. Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU: MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Pppoe

    Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Mode Select Always on for most ISPs or select Manual or Connection on demand. Select: D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Pptp

    To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connection Mode Select Always on for most ISPs or select Manual or Connection Select: on demand. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 23: L2Tp

    MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Connection Mode Select Always on for most ISPs or select Manual or Connection Select: on demand. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wireless Settings

    SSID of the DIR-813 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-813 in order to connect to it. Refer to the next page for wireless security. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Wireless Security

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Configure Wireless Security

    5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same Wi-Fi password as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    Enable DNS Relay: Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server Settings

    (default setting is 1440). DHCP Client List: Displays the name, IP address, MAC Address, and lease time of devices currently assigned IP settings by the router. Refer to the next page to set up DHCP reservations. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dhcp Reservation

    Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on, click this button to populate the fields. Click Save Settings to save your entry. Save Settings: D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Virtual Server

    Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application/ server/device within your local network. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Port Forwarding

    Enter the port or range of ports that you want to open. If you End Port: want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. In most cases the Public and Private ports will be exactly the same. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Application Rules

    This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Mac Filtering

    MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click the List: << button to populate the required fields. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Website Filtering

    ON and ALLOW computers access to ONLY sites listed, or Turn Website Filtering ON and DENY computers access to ONLY sites listed. URL: Enter a website you want to either block or allow. When finished, click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Traffic Control

    Key in upload Manually enter the upload bandwidth. bandwidth manually: Traffic Control Rules: When the option Automatic Distribute Bandwidth is unchecked, you can control the access bandwidth of the specific device on your network. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Firewall & Dmz

    WAN side. IP Address: Enter a beginning and ending IP address. Protocol: Select the transport protocol that will be used for the filter rule. Port Range: Enter the desired port range for the filter rule. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Advanced Wireless 2.4Ghz

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless Coexist: networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Advanced Wireless 5Ghz

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there Coexist: is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Advanced Network

    100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. Enable Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through Streams: the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Wps

    PIN. Make sure to click Save Settings to save the new or default PIN. Wi-Fi Protected Displays the current WPS status on the router. Status: Add Wireless Click to start the Add a Wireless Device with WPS wizard. Device with WPS: D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Device Administration

    (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-813. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-813 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Save And Restore

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot the Click to reboot the router. Device: Clear Language Click to remove all non-default language packs from the Pack: router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Time And Date

    Click Sync. your computer’s time settings to copy your time settings: PC’s time settings to the router. NTP Server Click the Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Used: Internet time server checkbox and then use the drop- down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.

  • Page 44: Firmware Update

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 45: Dynamic Dns (Ddns)

    Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server. Password or Key: Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the connection status of your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 46: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to test and click Ping. Ping Result: Displays the ping results. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Device Info

    Wireless 2.4GHz: Displays your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption status for the 2.4GHz segment. Wireless 5GHz: Displays your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption status for the 5GHz segment. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Log

    Select the type of information to view. First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next Page: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the traffic statistics on your router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection rate and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to configure. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Windows® 8

    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. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 55 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. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 57 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 58 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 on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Wps

    The WPS feature of the DIR-813 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 60 3. Double-click the DIR-813. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 62 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. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Windows Vista

    (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. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 64: 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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 65 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 on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or 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.
  • Page 68 • 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 the web management.
  • Page 69 • Windows ® ® Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 70 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save Settings button to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 72: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 73 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 74: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 75: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless Cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Networking Basics

    • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 78: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 79: Technical Specifications

    • Dual Active Firewall (IPv4/IPv6) Weight • Stack Network Address Translation (NAT) • 0.5 lb • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) • Wireless Repeater Power • Input: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 5 V DC, 1A D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev B1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 81: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 82 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 83 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 84 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 85: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 86 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...
  • Page 87 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Registration

    Appendix E - Warranty Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.00 September 17, 2015 D-Link DIR-813 User Manual...

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