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Version 1.01 | 07/08/2013

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Wireless AC1750 Dual-Band Gigabit
Cloud Router USB 3.0
DIR-868L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.01 | 07/08/2013 User Manual Wireless AC1750 Dual-Band Gigabit Cloud Router USB 3.0 DIR-868L...

  • 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 1.01 July 08, 2013 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual Setup ................. 9 IPv6 ..................57 Coniguration ..............11 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....58 D-Link Quick Setup Wizard .............12 Manual IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup ....63 QRS Mobile App (iOS, Android) ..........19 IPv6 Manual Setup............64 SharePort Mobile App (iOS, Android) .........20 mydlink Settings ..............75...
  • Page 4 Statically Assign an IP address ..........140 Device Info ................. 106 Wireless Security ............141 Logs ..................107 What is WPA? ..............141 Statistics ................108 Technical Speciications ..........142 Internet Sessions .............. 109 Routing ................110 D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Wi-Fi Coniguration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a diferent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-868L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 7 or higher mydlink Requirements • Firefox 3 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 5 or higher iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Lite app – which is great for parents. SharePort Mobile technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of your DIR-868L. Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the SharePort Mobile app for iOS and Android to access iles, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.

  • Page 8: Features

    • Cloud Features - The DIR-868L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using a mobile device. It is also mydlink-enabled so you can remotely access and mange your DIR-868L from a mobile device. SharePort Mobile can be used to share iles, stream videos, view photos, and play music.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Press the power button to power on and of. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. 7 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    WPS process. The light will be a solid orange during boot up. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the Internet LED router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

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

  • Page 13: Manual Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. Computer DIR-868L D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 14 Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. DIR-868L Modem INTERNET Computer 7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service, you may be online already and further coniguration will be optional. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Coniguration

    There are several diferent ways you can conigure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the irst time. Refer to page 12.

  • Page 16: D-Link Quick Setup Wizard

    IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 24. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to conigure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 17 Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 18 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, ill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Qrs Mobile App (Ios, Android)

    Section 3 - Coniguration QRS Mobile App (iOS, Android) D-Link ofers an app for your iOS or Android device to install and conigure your router. Step 1 From an iOS device, go to the iTunes Store. From an Android device go to Google Play. Search for ‘D-Link’ , select QRS Mobile, and download the app to your device.

  • Page 24: Shareport Mobile App (Ios, Android)

    Setup > Storage page (refer to page 22) for this app to work properly. 1. Plug your USB storage drive into the USB port. Note: The DIR-868L supports hard drives with up to USB port one terabyte of storage capacity.
  • Page 25 4. Click Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that you created during setup and then enter the default Wi-Fi password located on your Wi-Fi coniguration note. 5. Once connected, tap on the SharePort Mobile icon. 6. The following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 26 8. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB lash drive. 9. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB lash drive. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 27 11. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your iles from your USB lash drive. 12. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB lash drive. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Web-Based Coniguration Utility

    Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local. Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. The password should be left blank by default. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Internet Connection Setup

    Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please refer to page 12. Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to conigure your connection manually and continue to the next page. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Static Ip

    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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Pppoe (Username/Password)

    To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. DNS Mode: Select whether to Receive DNS from ISP or Enter DNS Manually. For Manual, enter the DNS information below. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPPoE only). D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 33 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pptp

    The DNS primary and secondary DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) DNS Servers: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 35 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 36: L2Tp

    The DNS primary and secondary DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) DNS Servers: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 37 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Ds-Lite

    Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Gateway: displayed here. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 39: 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 44. If you want to manually conigure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    STEP 1: Type your desired wireless network names (SSIDs) for both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 41 Click Next. You will now see a summary window that displays your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter your wireless password in the box below. Click Next. You will now see a summary window that displays your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Network Setup Wizard. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 44 Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. Create a passphrase for your security password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to inish. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 46 PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 47: Manual Wireless Settings

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-868L. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to it the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
  • Page 48 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-868L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-868L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-868L in order to connect to it.

  • Page 49: Ac Draft (5 Ghz)

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-868L. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to it the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
  • Page 50 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-868L. If Invisible is selected, the Status: SSID of the DIR-868L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-868L in order to connect to it.

  • Page 51: Wireless Security

    WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 52 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the password to be used for the wireless network here. This password is required by wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wire- less network successfully. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 53 RADIUS Server Shared Enter the shared secret (password) used here. This password Secret: needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 54 RADIUS server to be used in the event that the primary RADUIS server fails. Enter the information for the secondary server in the same manner as the primary server described in the steps on the previous page D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 55: Network Settings

    Section 3 - Coniguration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to conigure the DHCP settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Router 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-868L 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 58: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Storage

    This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links to connect to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on Access Link: your network. Supports capacities of up to 1TB for USB storage drives. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Media Server

    Use this setting to enable USB 3.0 functionality for the USB port on the back of the router. USB 3.0 provides high-speed transfer speeds with compatible devices. This setting is disabled by default, which means that the USB port will operate at the USB 2.0 speciication. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ipv6

    Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running. If you are an advanced user that has conigured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 63 Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 64 Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 65 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address coniguration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with preix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 66 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 67: Manual Ipv6 Local Connectivity Setup

    ULA preix for the default setting. ULA Preix: If you wish to choose your own ULA preix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section with display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. ULA Settings: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Static Ipv6

    Check to enable the Autoconiguration feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconiguration Choose either Stateful DHCPv6, SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Type: Stateless DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. Router Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Auto Detection

    Enable Automatic Check this box to automatically enable DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 71 Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. DNS Address: Enable DHCP-D: Check this box to enable DHCP preix delegation for each LAN on the network. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 72 Check this box to enable automatica coniguration of the DHCP preix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 73: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    DNS Address: Enable DHCP-D: Check this box to enable DHCP preix delegation for each LAN. LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Lin-Local Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 74 Check this box to enable automatic coniguration of the DHCP preix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 75 Enable Automatic Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 76 IPv4 Address: Primary/ Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Secondary DNS Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 77 Enable Automatic Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 78 Section 3 - Coniguration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. Connection Is: LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 79: Mydlink Settings

    E-mail: Displays the email address associated with your mydlink account if you have an active account. Register mydlink Click to go to the mydlink website to register your device or Service: edit your settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 80: Advanced

    Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound ilter. You may create your own inbound ilters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 81: Port Forwarding

    Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound ilter. You may create your own inbound ilters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 82: Application Rules

    Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have diiculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-868L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...

  • Page 83: Qos Engine

    Queue IDs listed in the Classiication Rules section below. If you select Weighted Fair Queue, you can assign a percentage of the total weighting to be assigned to each of the Queue IDs used in the Classiication Rules section below. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 84 Select the application port for this rule from the drop-down menu. Remote IP Range: The rule applies to a low of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 85: Network Filters

    Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Schedule: Select a schedule for the MAC iltering rule. Click New Schedule to create a new schedule. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 86: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 87 • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the iltering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 88 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. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 89: Website Filters

    Select either DENY computers access to ONLY these sites Filter: or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Domain: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 90: Inbound Filter

    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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 91: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A irewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-868L ofers a irewall 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.
  • Page 92 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG of. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 93: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 94: Advanced Wireless

    Advanced Wireless This page allows you to change some of the advanced wireless settings of the DIR-868L. It is recommended that you only change these settings if you are familiar with their functions and proper settings, or are instructed to do so.

  • Page 95: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 96: Wps Button

    You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client within 120 seconds to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 115 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Advanced Network

    Advanced Network This page allows you to change some of the advanced network settings of the DIR-868L. It is recommended that you only change these settings if you are familiar with their functions and proper settings, or are instructed to do so.

  • Page 98: Guest Zone

    Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is diferent from your main wireless network. Name: If you want to choose a security mode for the 5 GHz band, choose from the drop-down menu. Security Mode: Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 99: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Coniguration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-868L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to conigure which kind of IPv6 traic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-868L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 100: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Tools

    Web Management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-868L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of Port: the DIR-868L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. If you have enabled HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely.

  • Page 102: Time

    Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 103: Syslog

    Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server Address: is connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to automatically populate the ield. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Email Settings

    To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Details: Here you can choose from a drop down menu whether email details are kept in the log or not. Click Save Settings to save the current coniguration D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 105: System

    If you want to save the current router coniguration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. Clear Language Click to clear any currently installed language packs and reset to Pack: the default language. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 106: Firmware

    You can upgrade the irmware of the access point here. Make sure the irmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Choose File to locate the irmware ile to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for irmware updates at http://support.

  • Page 107: Dynamic Dns

    Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu or enter the DDNS server address. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. IPv6 DDNS List: Displays the list of active IPv6 Dynamic DNS addresses. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 108: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 109: Schedules

    End Time: Enter an end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to List: make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 110: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-868L. 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 111: Logs

    This option will send a copy of the router log to your email address conigured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router log to a ile on your computer. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 112: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-868L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 113: 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 114: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    Section 3 - Coniguration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 115: Wireless

    Section 3 - Coniguration 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Coniguration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Coniguration IPv6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details conigured for your router. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 118: Support

    Section 3 - Coniguration Support The Support pages let you jump to descriptions of the settings and their functions. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-868L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 120: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 121 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-868L User Manual...
  • Page 122 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 123: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-868L can be conigured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to conigure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 124 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-868L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 125 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To conigure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 126 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 127: 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 128: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 129 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 130: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are inished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-conigured router. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 131: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi network (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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 133 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 Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based coniguration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you 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 135 • 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 web management.
  • Page 136 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 137 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU ield and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 138: Wireless Basics

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

  • Page 139: 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 aford. 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 140 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, oice, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 141: 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, Cofee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 142: 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-868L 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 143: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 144: 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 145: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the diferent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-868L ofers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 146: Technical Speciications

    Environmental factors will adversely afect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. 3 The DIR-868L does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

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