Page 1 User Manual DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router August 2017...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Contents Chapter 1. Introduction..........5 Contents and Audience............5 Conventions..............5 Document Structure............5 Chapter 2. Overview..........6 General Information............6 Specifications*.............8 Product Appearance............16 Upper Panel..............16 Back Panel...............18 Delivery Package............20 Chapter 3. Installation and Connection......21 Before You Begin............21 Connecting to PC............23...
Page 3 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Statistics..............68 Network Statistics............68 DHCP..............69 Routing Table............70 Clients..............71 Port Statistics............72 Multicast groups............73 Clients and Session............74 Connections Setup............75 WAN..............75 Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection....76 Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection....81 Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........85...
Page 4 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Advanced..............159 VLAN..............160 DNS..............162 Port Settings............164 Bandwidth Control............167 Traffic Segmentation............168 Redirect..............169 DDNS..............170 Routing..............172 TR-069 Client............174 Remote Access............176 UPnP IGD..............178 UDPXY..............179 IGMP/ALG/Passthrough............181 IPsec..............183 Firewall..............190 IP Filter...............190 Virtual Servers............194 DMZ..............197 MAC Filter..............198 URL Filter..............200 System..............201...
Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features, describes its appearance and the package contents. Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DIR-825/AC and configure a PC in order to access its web-based interface. Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.
Page 6: Chapter 2. Overview
USB storage device, which will be used as a network drive, or a printer. Also you are able to connect the wireless router DIR-825/AC to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range of professional tasks.
Page 7 (the interface is available in two languages – in Russian and in English). The configuration wizard allows you to quickly switch DIR-825/AC to one of the following modes: router (for connection to a wired or wireless ISP), access point, repeater, or client, and then configure all needed setting for operation in the selected mode in several simple steps.
Page 8: Specifications
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router Overview User Manual Specifications Hardware Processor · RTL8197DN (660MHz) · 64MB, DDR2 · Flash 8MB, SPI · Interfaces 10/100/1000BASE-T WAN port · 4 10/100/1000BASE-T LAN ports · USB 2.0 port · LEDs POWER ·...
Page 9 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Software · Network functions Support of IEEE 802.1X for Internet connection · DHCP server/relay · DHCPv6 server (Stateful/Stateless), IPv6 prefix delegation · DNS relay · Support of DNSv6 AAAA records ·...
Page 10 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Software · Management Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS) · Bilingual web-based interface configuration management (Russian/English) · Support of Click'n'Connect application for Android smartphones · Notification on connection problems and auto redirect to settings ·...
Page 11 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Wireless Module Parameters · Transmitter output power 802.11a (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 15dBm at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48Mbps 14dBm at 54Mbps The maximum value of the transmitter output power depends upon the radio ·...
Page 12 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Wireless Module Parameters · Receiver sensitivity 802.11a (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C) -85dBm at 6Mbps -84dBm at 9Mbps -82dBm at 12Mbps -80dBm at 18Mbps...
Page 13 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Wireless Module Parameters · 802.11n (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs)) HT20 -82dBm at MCS0/8 -79dBm at MCS1/9 -77dBm at MCS2/10 -74dBm at MCS3/11 -70dBm at MCS4/12 -66dBm at MCS5/13...
Page 14 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Physical Parameters · Dimensions (L x W x H) 200 x 132 x 50 mm (7.9 x 5.2 x 2 in) · Weight 360 g (0.8 lb) Operating Environment Power ·...
Page 15 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Supported USB modems · Huawei E3131 · Huawei E3272 · Huawei E3351 · Huawei E3372 · Huawei E367 · Huawei E392 · Megafon M100-1 · Megafon M100-2 · Megafon M100-3 ·...
Page 16: Product Appearance
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Product Appearance Upper Panel Figure 1. Upper panel view. Mode Description The router is powered on. Solid blue POWER The router is powered off. No light The cable is connected.
Page 17 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Mode Description A device (computer) is connected to the relevant port, Solid blue the connection is on. The LAN port is active (upstream or downstream traffic). When the router is being loaded, the LEDs are blinking...
Page 18: Back Panel
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview Back Panel Figure 2. Back panel view. Port Description A button to set up wireless connection (the WPS function). To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button, hold it for 2 seconds, and release.
Page 19 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Overview The RESET button located on the bottom panel of the router is designed to restore the factory default settings. To restore the factory defaults, push the button (with the device turned on), hold it for 10 seconds, and then release the button.
Page 20: Delivery Package
• “Quick Installation Guide” (brochure). • The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website (see www.dlinkmea.com). Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Page 21: Chapter 3. Installation And Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Before You Begin Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary information and equipment.
Page 22 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection USB Modem To connect to an LTE or 3G network, you should use a USB modem. Connect it to the USB port of the router, then access the web-based interface of the router, and you will be able to configure a connection to the Internet Your USB modem should be equipped with an active SIM card of your operator.
Page 23: Connecting To Pc
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Connecting to PC PC with Ethernet Adapter 1. Make sure that your PC is powered off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC.
Page 24: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically In Os Windows Xp
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections window.
Page 25 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the General tab, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click the Properties button. Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
Page 26 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button. Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
Page 27: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically In Os Windows 7
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows 7 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category...
Page 28 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line. Figure 7. The Network and Sharing Center window. Page 28 of 222...
Page 29 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed. Figure 8. The Network Connections window. Page 29 of 222...
Page 30 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button. Figure 9. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
Page 31 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 6. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button. Figure 10. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
Page 32: Pc With Wi-Fi Adapter
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection PC with Wi-Fi Adapter 1. To connect via USB modem: connect your USB modem to the USB port located on the back panel of the router. In some cases you will need to reboot the router after connection of the USB modem.
Page 33: Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter In Os Windows Xp
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections window. 2. Select the icon of the wireless network connection and make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is Figure 11.
Page 34: Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter In Os Windows 7
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category...
Page 35 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection 6. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR- 825 (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-825-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button.
Page 36: Connecting To Web-Based Interface
(create a WAN connection, change the parameters of the wireless network, specify the settings of the firewall, etc.). For security reasons, DIR-825/AC with default settings cannot connect to the Internet. To get started, please set your own password used to access the web-based interface and, if needed, configure other settings recommended by your ISP.
Page 37 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection If you configured the device previously, after access to the web-based interface the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.
Page 38: Web-Based Interface Structure
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Web-based Interface Structure Summary Page On the Summary page, detailed information on the device state is displayed. Figure 18. The summary page. Page 38 of 222...
Page 39 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection The Device Information section displays the model and hardware version of the router, the firmware version, and other data. To contact the technical support group (to send an e-mail), left-click the support e-mail address.
Page 40: Home Page
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Home Page The Home page displays links to the most frequently used pages with device's settings. Figure 19. The Home page. Other settings of the router are available in the menu in the left part of the page.
Page 41: Menu Sections
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Menu Sections To configure the router use the menu in the left part of the page. In the Initial Configuration section you can run the Initial Configuration Wizard. The Wizard...
Page 42: Notifications
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Installation and Connection Notifications The router's web-based interface displays notifications in the top right part of the page. Figure 20. The web-based interface notifications. Click the icon displaying the number of notifications to view the complete list and click the relevant button.
Page 43: Chapter 4. Configuring Via Web-Based Interface
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING WEB-BASED INTERFACE Initial Configuration Wizard To start the Initial Configuration Wizard, go to the Initial Configuration section. On the opened page, click the OK button and wait until the factory default settings are restored.
Page 44 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface You can finish the wizard earlier and go to the menu of the web-based interface. To do this, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button. On the opened page, change the default settings: specify the administrator password in the Admin password field and the name of the wireless network in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in the Network name 2.4GHz (SSID) and Network name 5GHz...
Page 45: Selecting Operation Mode
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Selecting Operation Mode In order to connect your device to a wired ISP, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value. Then from the Work mode list select the Router value.
Page 46 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In order to connect your device to a wireless ISP (WISP), on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the WISP Repeater value.
Page 47 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In order to connect your device to a wireless router for extending the range of the existing wireless network, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value.
Page 48: Creating 3G/Lte Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating 3G/LTE WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the 3G/LTE modem mode. 1. If the PIN code check is enabled for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem, enter the PIN code in the PIN field and click the APPLY button.
Page 49: Changing Lan Ipv4 Address
This configuration step is available for the Access point, Repeater, and Client modes. 1. If the LAN IPv4 address of DIR-825/AC coincides with the LAN IPv4 address of the router to which it connects, then set another LAN IPv4 address of DIR-825/AC in the IP address field.
Page 50: Wi-Fi Client
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Wi-Fi Client This configuration step is available for the WISP Repeater, Repeater, and Client modes. 1. On the Wi-Fi client page, in the Wireless Networks section, select the network to which you want to connect.
Page 51 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface If you connect to a hidden network, from the Connecting to network list select the Connect to hidden network value. Enter the network name to the Network name (SSID) field. Then select a needed value from the Network authentication list and then, if needed, enter the password in the relevant field.
Page 52: Creating Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes. You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Page 53: Static Ipv4 Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Static IPv4 Connection Figure 36. The page for configuring Static IPv4 WAN connection. Fill in the following fields: IP address, Netmask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
Page 54: Static Ipv6 Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Static IPv6 Connection Figure 37. The page for configuring Static IPv6 WAN connection. Fill in the following fields: IP address and Gateway IP address. Page 54 of 222...
Page 55: Pppoe, Ipv6 Pppoe, Pppoe Dual Stack, Pppoe + Dynamic Ip (Pppoe Dual Access) Connections
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections Figure 38. The page for configuring PPPoE WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided your ISP.
Page 56: Pppoe + Static Ip (Pppoe Dual Access) Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection Figure 39. The page for configuring PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided your ISP.
Page 57: Pptp + Dynamic Ip Or L2Tp + Dynamic Ip Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection Figure 40. The page for configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP.
Page 58: Pptp + Static Ip Or L2Tp + Static Ip Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection Figure 41. The page for configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP.
Page 59: Configuring Wireless Network
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Configuring Wireless Network This configuration step is available for the 3G/LTE modem, Router, Access point, WISP Repeater, and Repeater modes. On the Wireless Network 2.4 GHz page, in the Network name field, specify your own name for the wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router.
Page 60 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface If you want to create a password for access to the guest wireless network, deselect the Open network checkbox and fill in the Password field. If you want to limit the bandwidth of the guest wireless network, select the Enable shaping checkbox and fill in the Shaping field.
Page 61: Configuring Lan Ports For Iptv/Voip
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP This configuration step is available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes. On the IPTV page, select the Is an STB connected to the device checkbox.
Page 62 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the VoIP page, select the In an IP phone connected to the device checkbox. Figure 45. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an VoIP phone.
Page 63: Changing Web-Based Interface Password
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Changing Web-based Interface Password On this page, you should change the default administrator password. You may set any password except admin. Use digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.
Page 64 If problems of connection have not been solved, contact the technical support of your ISP (as a rule, the technical support phone is provided with the agreement) or the D-Link technical support (the phone number will be displayed on the page after several attempts of checking the connection).
Page 65: Connection Of Multimedia Devices
The Multimedia Devices Connection Wizard helps to configure LAN ports or available wireless interfaces of the router for connecting additional devices, for example, an IPTV set-top box or IP phone. Contact your ISP to clarify if you need to configure DIR-825/AC in order to use these devices.
Page 66 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface If you need to configure a connection via VLAN, click the ADVANCED MODE button. Figure 49. The Multimedia Devices Connection Wizard. The advanced mode. In the WAN section, click the Add icon Figure 50.
Page 67 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Then in the LAN section, from the Bridged with drop-down list of the element corresponding to the LAN port or wireless interface to which the additional device is connected, select the created connection.
Page 68: Statistics
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Statistics The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router: network statistics • IP addresses leased by the DHCP server • the routing table •...
Page 69: Dhcp
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface DHCP The Statistics / DHCP page displays the information on computers that have been identified by hostnames and MAC addresses and have got IP addresses from the DHCP server of the device, as well as the IP address expiration periods (the lease time).
Page 70: Routing Table
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Routing Table The Statistics / Routing Table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data. Figure 53. The Statistics / Routing Table page.
Page 71: Clients
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Clients On the Statistics / Clients page, you can view the list of devices connected to the local network of the router. Figure 54. The Statistics / Clients page.
Page 72: Port Statistics
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Port Statistics On the Statistics / Port statistics page, you can view statistics for traffic passing through ports of the router. The information shown on the page can be used for diagnosing connection problems.
Page 73: Multicast Groups
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Multicast groups The Statistics / Multicast Groups page displays addresses of active multicast groups (including IPTV channels and groups for transferring service information) to which the device is subscribed, and the interface through which the device is subscribed.
Page 74: Clients And Session
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Clients and Session On the Statistics / Clients and Session page, you can view information on current sessions in the router's network. For each session the following data are displayed: the protocol for network packet transmission, the source IP address and port, and the destination IP address and port.
Page 75: Connections Setup
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Connections Setup In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router's local area network and configure connection to the Internet (a WAN connection). On the Connections Setup / WAN page, you can create and edit connections used by the router.
Page 76: Creating Dynamic Ipv4 Or Static Ipv4 Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection To create a connection of the Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 type, click the Add button on the Connections Setup / WAN page in the Connections List section. On the opened page, go to the All Settings tab.
Page 77 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 60. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding.
Page 78 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 61. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Authorization via 802.1x Protocol section. Parameter Description Authorization via 802.1x Protocol Authorization in the Move the switch to the right to allow authorization in the ISP's ISP’s network via...
Page 79 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 62. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The IPv4 section. Parameter Description IPv4 For Static IPv4 type IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
Page 80 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 63. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled.
Page 81: Creating Dynamic Ipv6 Or Static Ipv6 Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection To create a connection of the Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 type, click the Add button on the Connections Setup / WAN page in the Connections List section. On the opened page, go to the All Settings tab.
Page 82 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 65. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding.
Page 83 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 66. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The IPv6 section. Parameter Description IPv6 For Static IPv6 type IPv6 address Enter an IPv6 address for this WAN connection.
Page 84 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Primary IPv6 DNS Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in server/Secondary Ipv6 the relevant fields. DNS server Figure 67. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The Miscellaneous section.
Page 85: Creating Pppoe Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating PPPoE WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPPoE type, click the Add button on the Connections Setup / WAN page in the Connections List section. On the opened page, go to the All Settings tab.
Page 86 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 69. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
Page 87 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 70. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
Page 88 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive Keep Alive for a specified period of time.
Page 89 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 71. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled.
Page 90: Creating Pptp Or L2Tp Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP or L2TP type, click the Add button on the Connections Setup / WAN page in the Connections List section. On the opened page, go to the All Settings tab.
Page 91 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 73. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
Page 92 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or Authentication protocol leave the AUTO value. Select a method of MPPE encryption. No encryption: MPPE encryption is not applied.
Page 93 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 74. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled.
Page 94: Creating Pppoe Ipv6 Or Pppoe Dual Stack Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack type, click the Add button on the Connections Setup / WAN page in the Connections List section.
Page 95 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 76. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding.
Page 96 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 77. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
Page 97 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive Keep Alive for a specified period of time.
Page 98 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 78. The page for creating a new PPPoE Pv6 connection. The IP section. Parameter Description Select a method for IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down Get IPv6 list or leave the Automatically value.
Page 99 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 79. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous For the PPPoE Dual Stack type only. If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled.
Page 100: Creating 3G Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating 3G WAN Connection If the PIN code check is enabled for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem, then prior to creating a 3G WAN connection, go to the USB modem menu and enter the PIN code on the page displayed (see the USB Modem section, page 155).
Page 101 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 81. The page for creating a new 3G connection. The USB Modem section. Parameter Description USB Modem The value of the field specifies the type of the network to which the router connects.
Page 102 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 82. The page for creating a new 3G connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if your operator does not require Without authorization authorization.
Page 103 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time Dial on demand field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
Page 104: Creating Lte Wan Connection
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Creating LTE WAN Connection For the USB modem Megafon M100-1, please reboot the router after creating the WAN connection. If the PIN code check is enabled for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem, then prior to...
Page 105 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 85. The page for creating a new LTE connection. The USB Modem section. Parameter Description USB Modem The value of the field specifies the type of the network to which the router connects.
Page 106 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 86. The page for creating a new LTE connection. The IPv4 section. Parameter Description IPv4 Obtain DNS server Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of DNS server addresses.
Page 107 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 87. The page for creating a new LTE connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled.
Page 108: Lan
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To configure the router's local interface, go to the Connections Setup / LAN page. IPv4 Go to the IPv4 tab to change IPv4 address, configure the built-in DHCP server, or specify MAC address and IP address pairs.
Page 109 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description DHCP An operating mode of the router's DHCP server. Server: the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected, the Start IP, End IP, Lease time fields and the DNS Relay switch are displayed on the tab.
Page 110 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the Static DHCP section, you can specify MAC address and IP address pairs (set a fixed IPv4 address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address). The router assigns IP addresses in accordance with the specified pairs only when the DHCP server is enabled (in the DHCP section, the Server value is selected from the Mode drop-down list).
Page 111: Ipv6
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface IPv6 Go to the IPv6 tab to change IPv6 address of the router and configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings. Figure 91. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The IP section.
Page 112 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 92. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The DHCP section. Parameter Description DHCP Select a mode of IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down list. Server: the router assigns IPv6 addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters.
Page 113: Wan Reservation
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface WAN Reservation On the Connections Setup / WAN Reservation page, you can enable the WAN backup function, which provides you with uninterrupted access to the Internet. When your main connection breaks down, the router activates the backup connection;...
Page 114 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description A time period (in seconds) for an attempt to check the status of the main connection. At the end of this period the router's internal Timeout check system makes a decision to enable/disable the reserve channel.
Page 115: Wi-Fi
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Wi-Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Basic Settings In the Wi-Fi / Basic settings section, you can change basic parameters for the wireless interface of the router and configure the basic and additional wireless networks.
Page 116 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description The wireless channel number. Left-click to open the window for Channel selecting a channel (the action is available, when the Select channel automatically switch is moved to the left).
Page 117 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To edit the settings of the basic wireless network, in the Access Points section, left-click the needed network. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button.
Page 118 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Wi-Fi Network A name for the wireless network. The name can consist of digits and Network name (SSID) Latin characters. If the switch is moved to the right, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi Hide SSID network.
Page 119 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the Security Settings section, you can change security settings of the wireless network. By default, the WPA2-PSK network authentication type of both bands of the wireless network is specified.
Page 120 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Authentication type Description A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK using the WPA-PSK authentication type and devices using the mixed WPA2-PSK authentication type can connect to the wireless network.
Page 121 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description For Open authentication type only. To activate WEP encryption, move the switch to the right. Upon that Enable encryption WEP the WEP type and Default key ID drop-down lists, the Encryption key WEP as HEX switch, and four Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.
Page 122 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed value is selected, the following fields are displayed on the page: Figure 98. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.
Page 123 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page: Figure 99. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.
Page 124: Client Management
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Client Management On the Wi-Fi / Client Management page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router. Figure 100. The page for managing the wireless clients.
Page 125: Wps
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for configuration of the WLAN and select a method for connection to the WLAN. The WPS function helps to configure the protected wireless network automatically. Devices connecting to the wireless network via the WPS function must support the WPS function.
Page 126 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface When the WPS function is enabled, the Information section is available on the page. Parameter Description The state of the WPS function: Configured (all needed settings are specified; these settings •...
Page 127: Using Wps Function Via Web-Based Interface
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface To connect to the basic wireless network via the PIN method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Move the Enable WPS switch to the right.
Page 128: Using Wps Function Without Web-Based Interface
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface You can use the WPS function without accessing the web-based interface of the router. To do this, you need to configure the following router's settings: 1.
Page 129: Wmm
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the Wi-Fi / WMM page, you can enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia function. The WMM function implements the QoS features for Wi-Fi networks. It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over Wi-Fi networks by prioritizing different types of traffic.
Page 130 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To edit the parameters of an Access Category, left-click the relevant line. In the opened window, change the needed parameters. Figure 103. The window for changing parameters of the WMM function.
Page 131 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Acknowledgment. Answering response requests while transmitting. Displayed only in the Access Point section. If the switch is moved to the left, the router answers requests.
Page 132: Client
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Client On the Wi-Fi / Client page, you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point or to a WISP. Figure 104. The page for configuring the client mode.
Page 133 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the Wireless Networks section, the list of available wireless networks is displayed. To view the latest data on available wireless networks, click the Update list button.
Page 134 An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES. When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. When connecting to a wireless access point, the wireless channel of DIR-825/AC will switch to the channel of the access point to which you have connected.
Page 135: Additional
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Additional On page of the Wi-Fi / Additional section, you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, go to the relevant tab.
Page 136 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface The following fields are available on the page: Parameter Description The channel bandwidth for 802.11n standard in the 2.4GHz band (the 2.4GHz tab). 20MHz: 802.11n clients operate at 20MHz channels.
Page 137 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Available on the 2.4GHz tab. The 802.11b and 802.11g protection function is used to minimize collisions between devices of your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.
Page 138 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description The time period (in seconds) between sending a DTIM (a message DTIM Period notifying on broadcast or multicast transmission) and data transmission. The time interval (in seconds) between keep alive checks of wireless Station Keep Alive devices from your WLAN.
Page 139: Mac Filter
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface MAC Filter On the Wi-Fi / MAC Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN.
Page 140 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 107. The window for adding a rule for the MAC filter. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Frequency band From the drop-down list, select a band of the wireless network.
Page 141: Roaming
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Roaming On the Wi-Fi / Roaming page, you can enable the function of smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients. This function is designed for wireless networks based on several access points or routers. If the function is enabled for all access points (routers) which establish a wireless network, then wireless clients will always connect to the device with the highest signal level.
Page 142 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Maximum time of The maximum time period (in seconds) during which the access storing data on point (router) stores data on the signal strength of the client located adjacent clients on its coverage area.
Page 143: Print Server
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Print Server On the Print Server page, you can configure the router as a print server. Being configured in this way, the router will allow your LAN users to share the printer connected to the USB port of the router.
Page 144: Usb Storage
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface USB Storage This menu is designed to operate USB storages. Here you can do the following: view data on the connected USB storage • create accounts for users to allow access to the content of the USB storage •...
Page 145: Usb Users
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface USB Users On the USB Storage / USB Users page, you can create user accounts to provide access to data on the USB storage connected to the router.
Page 146: Samba
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Samba On the USB Storage / Samba page, you can enable the built-in Samba server of the router to provide access to the USB storage for users of your LAN.
Page 147: Ftp
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the USB Storage / FTP page, you can enable the built-in FTP server of the router to provide access to the USB storage for users of your LAN.
Page 148: Filebrowser
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Filebrowser On the USB Storage / Filebrowser page, you can view the content of your USB storage connected to the router and remove separate folders and files from the USB storage.
Page 149: Dlna
USB storage, or leave the value specified by default (900). In the DLNA server name field, specify a new name of the DLNA server for easier identification in your LAN or leave the value specified by default (D-Link DLNA Server). Use digits and/or Latin characters.
Page 150 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 117. Specifying a media folder. In the opened window, locate a folder containing files. To do this, click the Search icon ( ) in the Path field. Then go to the needed folder and click the SELECT button.
Page 151: Torrent Client
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Torrent Client On the USB Storage / Torrent Client page, you can configure all needed settings for the built-in Transmission client. Figure 118. The USB Storage / Torrent Client page.
Page 152 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description The maximum number of files which clients can download Open files limit simultaneously. The maximum number of the service users from which you can Peer limit download files.
Page 153 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Using the web-based interface of the built-in Transmission torrent client you can manage the process of downloading files to the USB storage connected to the router. To add a new torrent file, click the button (Open Torrent) and select a file stored on your PC.
Page 154: Xupnpd
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface XUPNPD On the USB Storage / XUPNPD page, you can enable the XUPNPD plug-in. It allows to broadcast media content received from the Internet sources or IPTV service to DLNA-certified devices of your LAN.
Page 155: Usb Modem
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface USB Modem This menu is designed to operate USB modems. If the PIN code check for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem is not disabled, the relevant notification will be displayed in the top right corner of the page.
Page 156: Basic Settings
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Basic Settings On the USB modem / Basic Settings page, you can view data on the USB modem connected to the router and enable/disable the function for automatic creation of 3G/LTE WAN connection upon plugging a USB modem into the router.
Page 157: Pin
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description The signal level at the input of the modem's receiver. The zero Signal level signal level shows that you are out of the coverage area of the selected operator's network.
Page 158 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To enable the PIN code check, in the PIN Code Request section, enter the PIN code used before disabling the check in the PIN code field and click the ENABLE button (the button is displayed if the PIN code check is disabled).
Page 159: Advanced
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Advanced In this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router: create groups of ports for VLANs • add name servers • configure autonegotiation or manually configure speed and duplex mode for each Ethernet •...
Page 160: Vlan
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface VLAN On the Advanced / VLAN page, you can create and edit groups of ports for virtual networks (VLANs). By default, 2 groups are created in the router's system: lan: it includes ports 1-4.
Page 161 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Name A name for the port for easier identification. Enable Move the switch to the right to allow using this group of ports.
Page 162: Dns
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the Advanced / DNS page, you can add DNS servers to the system. Figure 129. The Advanced / DNS page. DNS servers are used to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet (as a rule, they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator).
Page 163 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 130. The window for adding a DNS record. In the IP address field, specify a host from the internal or external network. You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment.
Page 164: Port Settings
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Port Settings On the Advanced / Port settings page, you can configure or disable autonegotiation of speed and duplex mode or manually configure speed and duplex mode for each Ethernet port of the router.
Page 165 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 132. The window for changing the settings of the router's port. In the opened window, specify the needed parameters: Parameter Description Data transfer mode. Select the Auto value to enable autonegotiation.
Page 166 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Autonegotiation modes To enable the needed data transfer modes, move relevant switches to the right. Flow control Move the switch to the right to enable the flow control function for the port.
Page 167: Bandwidth Control
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Bandwidth Control On the Advanced / Bandwidth Control page, you can setup the rate limit for traffic transmitted from every port of the router. Figure 133. The Advanced / Bandwidth control page.
Page 168: Traffic Segmentation
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Traffic Segmentation On the Advanced / Traffic segmentation page, you can setup limits for traffic transfer between LAN ports of the device. Figure 135. The Advanced / Traffic segmentation page.
Page 169: Redirect
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Redirect On the Advanced / Redirect page, you can enable notifications on the reason of the Internet connection failure. Notifications will be displayed in the browser window when a user is attempting to open a web site on the Internet.
Page 170: Ddns
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface DDNS On the Advanced / DDNS page, you can define parameters of the DDNS service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses. Figure 137. The Advanced / DDNS page.
Page 171 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Host name The full domain name registered at your DDNS provider. DDNS service Select a DDNS provider from the drop-down list.
Page 172: Routing
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Routing On the Advanced / Routing page, you can add static routes (routes for networks that are not connected directly to the device but are available through the interfaces of the device) into the system.
Page 173 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Protocol A protocol that the route will use. From the drop-down list, select an interface through which the destination network can be accessed.
Page 174: Tr-069 Client
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface TR-069 Client On the Advanced / TR-069 Client page, you can configure the router for communication with a remote Auto Configuration Server (ACS). The TR-069 client is used for remote monitoring and management of the device.
Page 175 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Inform settings Move the switch to the right so the router may send reports (data on Enable the device and network statistics) to the ACS.
Page 176: Remote Access
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Remote Access On the Advanced / Remote access page, you can configure access to the web-based interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow access to the router from the external network, create relevant rules.
Page 177 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description A host or a subnet to which the rule is applied. You can specify an IP address IPv4 or IPv6 address. For the IPv4-based network only.
Page 178: Upnp Igd
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface UPnP IGD On the Advanced / UPnP IGD page, you can enable the UPnP IGD protocol. The router uses the UPnP IGD protocol for automatic configuration of its parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router.
Page 179: Udpxy
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface UDPXY On the Advanced / UDPXY page, you can allow the router to use the built-in UDPXY application. The UDPXY application transforms UDP traffic into HTTP traffic. This application allows devices which cannot receive UDP streams to access stream video.
Page 180 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To access the status page of the application, click the status link. Figure 146. The UDPXY application status page. Page 180 of 222...
Page 181: Igmp/Alg/Passthrough
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface IGMP/ALG/Passthrough On the Advanced / IGMP/ALG/Passthrough page, you can allow the router to use IGMP and RTSP, enable the SIP ALG and PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP/IPSec pass through functions. IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for some applications, e.g., for streaming video, more...
Page 182 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface The following elements are available on the page: Parameter Description Select a version of IGMP from the drop-down list. Such a setting IGMP allows to enable multicasting from the WAN connection selected in the IGMP section on the Connections Setup / WAN page.
Page 183: Ipsec
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface IPsec On the Advanced / IPsec page, you can configure VPN tunnels based on IPsec protocol. IPsec is a protocol suite for securing IP communications. Figure 148. The Advanced / IPsec page.
Page 184 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 149. The page for adding an IPsec tunnel. The General Settings section. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Settings Move the switch to the right to allow a remote host with any public IP address to connect to the router via IPsec protocol.
Page 185 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Pre-shared key A key for mutual authentication of the parties. Select a WAN connection through which the tunnel will pass. When Interface the Automatic value is selected, the router uses the default WAN connection.
Page 186 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Maximum Segment Size of a TCP packet. This parameter influences the size of a TCP packet which will be sent from a remote host to the router.
Page 187 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 150. The page for adding an IPsec tunnel. The First Phase / The Second Phase sections. Parameter Description The First Phase First phase Select encryption algorithm from the drop-down list.
Page 188 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description Move the switch to the right to enable the PFS option (Perfect Forward Secrecy). If the is moved to the right, a new encryption key Enable PFS exchange will be used for Phase 2.
Page 189 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface To disable VPN tunnels based on IPsec protocol, move the Enable switch to the right. Page 189 of 222...
Page 190: Firewall
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router: add rules for IP filtering • create virtual servers • define a DMZ • configure the MAC filter •...
Page 191 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Figure 153. The page for adding a rule for IP filtering. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Settings Move the switch to the right to enable the rule.
Page 192 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description An IP version to which the rule will be applied. Select the relevant IP version value from the drop-down list. Source IP Address Set as Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
Page 193 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description A port of the source IP address. You can specify one port, several Source port ports separated by a comma, or a range of ports separated by a colon.
Page 194: Virtual Servers
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Virtual Servers On the Firewall / Virtual Servers page, you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the local area network.
Page 195 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Settings A name for the virtual server for easier identification. You can Name specify any name. Select a virtual server template from the drop-down list, or select...
Page 196 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description A port of the IP address specified in the Private IP field to which traffic is directed from the Public port. Specify the start and the Private port (start)/ end value for the port range.
Page 197: Dmz
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface A DMZ is a host or network segment located “between” internal (local) and external (global) networks. In the router, the DMZ implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from the external network to a specified host of the internal network.
Page 198: Mac Filter
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface MAC Filter On the Firewall / MAC Filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN. Figure 157. The Firewall / MAC Filter page.
Page 199 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Move the switch to the right to enable the rule. Enable rule Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.
Page 200: Url Filter
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface URL Filter On the Firewall / URL Filter page, you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites. Figure 159. The Firewall / URL Filter page.
Page 201: System
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface System In this menu you can do the following: change the password used to access the router's settings • restore the factory default settings • create a backup of the router's configuration •...
Page 202: Configuration
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Configuration On the System / Configuration page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET,...
Page 203 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface The following buttons are also available on the page: Control Description Click the button to restore the factory default settings. Also you can Factory restore the factory defaults via the hardware RESET button (see the Back Panel section, page 18).
Page 204: Firmware Update
To enable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote update section, move the Check for updates automatically switch to the right and click the APPLY SETTINGS button. By default, in the Remote server URL field, the D-Link update server address is specified.
Page 205: Local Update
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Local Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router locally, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 206: Remote Update
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Remote Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router remotely, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 207: Log
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface On the System / Log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 162. The System / Log page.
Page 208 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Parameter Description The IP or URL address of the host from the local or global network, Server to which the system log will be sent. A port of the host specified in the Server field. By default, the value Port 514 is specified.
Page 209: Ping
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Ping On the System / Ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility. The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies.
Page 210: Traceroute
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Traceroute On the System / Traceroute page, you can determine the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility. Figure 164. The System / Traceroute page.
Page 211: Telnet
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Telnet On the System / Telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN. By default, access is enabled.
Page 212: System Time
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface System Time On the System / System time page, you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet.
Page 213 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface When the router is powered off or rebooted, the system time is reset to the default value. If you have set automatic synchronization for the system time, the internal clock of the device will be configured after connecting to the Inter net.
Page 214: Yandex.dns
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Yandex.DNS This menu is designed to configure the Yandex.DNS service. Yandex.DNS is a web content filtering service which provides the DNS server, protects a computer against malicious web sites, and blocks access to adult web sites.
Page 215 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface When the service is enabled, the Default mode section is displayed on the page. Select the needed choice of the radio button to configure filtering for all devices of the router's network: Protection off: when this value is selected, the service provides the DNS server with no •...
Page 216: Devices And Rules
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface Devices and Rules On the Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page, you can specify a filtering mode for each device separately. Figure 168. The Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page.
Page 217 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Configuring via Web-based Interface In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description MAC address The MAC address of a device from the router's LAN. IP address The IP address of a device from the router's LAN.
Page 218: Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Operation Guidelines CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES Safety Rules and Conditions Please carefully read this section before installation and connection of the device. Make sure that the power adapter and cables are not damaged. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents.
Page 219: Wireless Installation Considerations
RF noise in your home or office. To maximize your wireless range, follow the guidelines below. 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DIR-825/AC device and other network devices to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless network range by 3- 90 feet (1-30 meters).
Page 220: Chapter 6. Abbreviations And Acronyms
DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms CHAPTER 6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Third Generation Access Category Advanced Encryption Standard Address Resolution Protocol BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier Cyclic Redundancy Check DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System...
Page 221 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms Network Address Translation Network Time Protocol OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Push Button Configuration Personal Identification Number PPPoE Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet PPTP Point-to-point tunneling protocol Pre-shared key...
Page 222 DIR-825/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Wi-Fi Multimedia Wi-Fi Protected Access Wi-Fi Protected Setup Page 222 of 222...

D-Link DIR-825/AC User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Overview

Chapter 3. Installation and Connection

Chapter 4. Configuring Via Web-Based Interface

Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines

Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms

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