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D-Link DIR-615 User Manual

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  • Page 2 What is WPA?..............61 Time and Date .............. 32 ......... 62 Parental Control ............33 ..........63 Port Forwarding ............34 ..64 Port Mapping..............35 SNMP................36 ..........65 QoS Engine..............37 Using Windows ® XP.............65 QoS Engine..............37 ..............66 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 3 ............70 ....70 ........... 71 ........74 ....77 ....................86 ...............90 ................94 What is Wireless? ..............95 Tips ..................97 Wireless Modes ..............98 ..............99 Check your IP address ............99 Statically Assign an IP address .........100 ............101 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet. ®...
  • Page 5 Section 1 - Product Overview - The DIR-615 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE USB and Cardbus adapters. - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including: Domain Name.
  • Page 6 Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 9 Section 2 - Installation The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position...
  • Page 10 5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. connections are correct. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 11 3. Click on and then click to continue. 4. Click and then click to continue. browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 12 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router. sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
  • Page 13 (192.168.0.1). Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a refer to the section for assistance. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 14 You may run the setup wizard from the opening Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router. Click window of the wizard will open. Click to continue. to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 15 If you are currently then to continue. is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 16 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 selecting network settings provided by your ISP. Click continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Router. If clicking the Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. window will be displayed. If clicking window will open. Click to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 18 If selecting Manually assign a network key in the to continue. This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 The Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router window is displayed. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Tick if you want to change the Router to an access point. 4 WAN connections from the drop-down . You can also choose the WAN Connection the Internet connection type from connection types will display below. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 21 MAC address unless required by your ISP. Enter the Primary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This is optional. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). Enter the IP netmask (Static PPPoE only). Enter Start and End LAN IP address. Click to get the DNS automatically. Click to enter the DNS information below. Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Auto-reconnect. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Select either D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 25 The parameters for this window are described later in this section. The Wireless Security section that directly options. If you want to have more wireless network button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Click to start wireless setup wizard. Click to continue. WPA. and then click to continue. If selecting Manually assign a network key in the to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click continue. The Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router window is displayed. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Once created and enabled a name in Multiple Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-615. If this option is of your DIR-615 in order to connect to it.
  • Page 29 (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter clients. 5. Click to save your settings. If you options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 30 1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). TKIP AES or AUTO(TKIP/AES). EAP. enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Click to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 31 (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). TKIP AES or Auto. EAP. enter the of your RADIUS server. RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Click to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. utility. Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Enter the Domain name (Optional). information from your ISP to your computers. If for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 33 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address...
  • Page 34 PC’s time settings. Tick the then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. The schedule of time when the parental control to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the > section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Enter a name for the rule. Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If Select TCP UDP D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Port Mapping allows you to redirect the LAN ports or SSIDs to WAN connection. Tick to enable port mapping function. This column displays the available LAN port and SSIDs Use the drop-down menu to select which WAN connection will be used for port mapping. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Use the drop-down menu to select the community name between Use the drop-down menu to select the access right between Enter the destination IP address to launch trap message. Use the drop-down menu to select between D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 39 When Connection Type is set to When Connection Type is set to D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Enter the MAC or IP address of a network Enter a port or range of ports of TCP or UDP TCP UDP Any) that will Use the drop-down menu to select the network access. Select > section in advance. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 41 IP adrees of a computer in the IP DoS (Denial-of-service) attack makes the computer resources unavailabel for intened users. Tick the type of DoS attack. Post scan attack targets the opening ports and attacks those ports. Tick the check Service FilterTick the D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 42 CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. If CTS is CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data. CTS will monitor the wireless the wireless network. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Select the Channel Width: - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 44 You may set the port speed of the WAN port to 10Mbps 100Mbps 10/100Mbps Auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Router. The IP address of the packets that will take this Destination: route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: used. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the IP Address of the CPE (Customer- premises equipment). Periodic Inform Enable: periodically. Periodic Infrom The duration for sending the information. Interval: Periodic Inform Configure the specific time and date to start Time: sending the information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter the username of the STUN server. STUN Server User Name: Enter the password of the STUN server STUN Server Password: Enter a port of the router that allow STUN server to get through. Local Listen Port D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 48 (Internet) host. The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to 0.0.0.0 This would present a security risk and is not recommended. of the DIR-615 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 49 0.0.0.0 then any computer will be able to access the Router. This would present a security risk and is not recommended. The port number used to access the DIR-615. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Any settings rules that you have created. If you want to save the button above. Click the button on the left side of the window to restart the Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Click on D-Link support site. Click the button (or the link at the top hard drive. click update on your hard drive. Click D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 52 DynDns. org(Custom), Dyn.Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns. org(Static). Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server. Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Through the graphical user interface allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Ping. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Enter a name for the new schedule rule. days. to the full 24-hour period. If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Click the Click on the button link on this window to in the LAN side. requested: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 56 PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Displays the wireless MAC address and your Encryption status. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 57 This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized network usage. View the last page of the log. View the previous page. Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window ( > D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 58 The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 59 The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 61 This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-615 offers the following types of security: WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
  • Page 62 A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and letters are valid. 6. Click connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 63 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 64 TKIP AES or Both. PSK. alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter 6. Click adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 65 IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on on the left side. Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). TKIP AES or Both. PSK. between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. 6. Click Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). TKIP AES or Auto. EAP. enter the your RADIUS server. RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 9. Click to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 67 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 68 1. Open the Windows ® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 70 1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the window or choose to click the button or button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI. . The Client’s the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 1. Click on Click on the link. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Click the tab in the window Change button. 4. Go to the window and button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 76 1. Click on Go to the window and click the appropriate icon. 3. Right-click the icon and then select from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 77 5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the tab in the window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 78 6. Right-click the icon and then select from the drop-down menu. 7. Go to the window and click button. button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on section. Go to the window and choose the option. Click the button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. Click the button on the window. 4. The following window displays the system progress. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 81 6. Enter a network name on the window in the wizard. Click the button. 7. Enter a passphrase on the window in the wizard. Click the link. 8. Select security method on the window in the wizard. Click the button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 82 9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose window in the button. Choose window in the wizard. Click the button. down menu on the window in the wizard to select a destination for your network settings. Click the button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly window in the wizard opens to indicate the system progress. window in the Close button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 84 The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on Click the link in the window. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 85 4. Select a network to connect to in the to window in the wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. The following wizard window displays the system progress. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 87 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 88 Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection. 1. Click on Go to the window and click link. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 89 Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Right-click the entry and then select from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the to window in the wizard and then click the Connect button. window. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 90 Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network prompt. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Section 12 - Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-615. Read ® XP. If you 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.
  • Page 93 This should open the login page for your the web management. computer. to the factory defaults. paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 94 Section 12 - Troubleshooting and then click ® ® (Windows ) and press (or click D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Section 12 - Troubleshooting we’re working with (1452+28=1480). To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: page for the device. and then click button to save your settings. increments of ten. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 96 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
  • Page 97 Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi 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.
  • Page 98 Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Home D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 99 That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try if they work in the same wireless channel. protocol. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 100 WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes of networking: to the wireless router or access point. Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 101 Click on > cmd and click ipconfig and press the default gateway of your adapter. may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 102 > ® Windows > Right-click on the which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Highlight and click Click and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
  • Page 103 802.11n HT20 HT40 802.11b and 802.11g D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 104 FCC Part 15B/ 15C/ MPE 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHZ (802.11g and 802.11n) IC RSS-210 NCC LP0002 Wireless Operating Range2 Weight 0.246kg 32°F to 129 °F ( 0°C to 40°C) data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...