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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 22, 2009 • Updated for revision E1 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Web-based Configuration Utility ..........17 Internet Ping Block ............49 Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......18 Internet Port Speed ............49 Manual Configuration ............23 Multicast Streams ............49 Dynamic (Cable) .............23 Time Settings ...............50 PPPoE (DSL) ..............25 SysLog ..................51 PPTP ..................26 E-mail Settings ..............52 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connect to a Wireless Network ..........74 Using Windows 7 ...............74 ® Configure WPS ..............77 Using Windows Vista ® .....................81 Configure WPA/WPA2 ...........82 Using Windows XP ............84 ® Configure WPA-PSK ............85 Troubleshooting...............87 Wireless.Basics..............91 What is Wireless? .................92 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: 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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    . Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer.with.the.following: CD.Installation.Wizard. • Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Vista or Windows ® ® ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Internet Port cable or DSL modem. Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default Reset Button settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data WLAN LED transmission. A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during LAN LEDs (1-4) data transmission. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work.

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 12: Network Diagram

    Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram Desktop Laptop DIR-615 Modem INTERNET RESET - - - INTERNET D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 12 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started The DIR-615 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. You may manually configure your router without the wizard. Refer to the next page to manually setup your router.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Quick Setup Wizard To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
  • Page 18 Section 3 - Configuration Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. Please give your network a name using up to 32 characters. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration In order to secure your new networking device, please enter a password and click Next.. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration Once this screen appears, your setup is complete. Click Save & Connect to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page.Cannot.be.Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup.>.Internet page will appear. Click the Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual.Internet.Configuration.Wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 24 If you are currently using that computer, click Clone.Your.PC’s. MAC.Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name 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 25 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 you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. The Setup is now complete. Click the Connect to save your settings. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Manual Configuration

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
  • Page 28 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the MAC Address: default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Pppoe (Dsl)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Pptp

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 31: L2Tp

    Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 32 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the Address: default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Static Ip Address

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Wireless Settings

    Click Add.Wireless.Device.with.WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 72. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless.Network.Setup.and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-615. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-615 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-615 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 36: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings 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 Automatically.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Reservation

    IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-615 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 40 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Application Rules

    “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-615 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. Name: Enter a name for the rule.

  • Page 43: Qos Engine

    ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s offer speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www. dslreports.com. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Check the Enable.Access.Control check box and click the Add.Policy button to start the Access.Control.Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address.Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP.Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Dest.IP.End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest.Port.Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest.Port.End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Website Filters

    Select Deny or Allow computers access to only these Filter Below: sites. Click to delete all entries in the list. Clear the list below: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or deny. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click Rules List: the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-615 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.

  • Page 51: Routing

    Destination IP: Enter the address of the host or network you wish to access. Netmask: This field identifies the portion of the destination IP in use. Gateway: The IP address of the router will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Check to enable this feature. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. HT20/40 Select to Enable or Disable this feature. Coexistence: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-615 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 54: Time Settings

    Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu. Used: Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set.Time. You can also click Copy.Your. Computer’s. Time.Settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send Address: the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop- down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 56: E-Mail Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools.>.Schedules. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 57: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Firmware

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

  • Page 59: Ddns

    Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status to your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 60: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Schedules

    Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon List: to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 63 SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Memberships: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Log

    Email Now: This option will send a copy of the router log to the e-mail address configured in the Tools.>.Email.Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 66: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Routing Table

    Enter the subnet mask to specify the subnet of the Subnet Mask : IP packets that will take this route. Gateway : Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless 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 clients. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security 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: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 71: Wireless Network Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Network Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless.Network.Setup.Wizard.button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Select Automatically and click Next. Once this screen appears, the setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary of your wireless security settings. Click Save to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 73 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. Manually Step 3 Your Setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary of your wireless security settings. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use the PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC:.Select this option to use the PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    8. Click Save. Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    10. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 11. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Section 4 - Security 12. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 13. Click Apply.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Connect To A Wireless Network

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 79 If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 80 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Configure Wps

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-615 can be configured using Windows 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature ® ® of the DIR-615: 1.
  • Page 82 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-615 router. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup.> Wireless.Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 83 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 84 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-615 has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 85: Using Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 87 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Using Windows Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View.Available.Wireless.Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 90 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    1..Why.can’t.I.access.the.web-based.configuration.utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 92 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 93 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press Enter.(or click OK). • Windows ® ® • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: . ping.[url].[-f].[-l].[MTU.value] Example: ping.yahoo.com.-f.-l.1472 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 94 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save.Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Wireless.basics

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

  • Page 96: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 97 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 98: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 99: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-615 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 100: Networking.basics

    This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step.5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Technical.specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Contacting.technical.support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev I1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. For.customers.within.the.United.States: For.customers.within.Canada:...

  • Page 104: Gpl.code.statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 105 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 107 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 108 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.

  • Page 109: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 110 This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Radiation Exposure Statement

    énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 9.0 November 03, 2011 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

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