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Version 2.01 | 08/14/2014

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.01 | 08/14/2014 User Manual Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router DIR-868L...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup Wizard ................12 Connected Clients ..............70 QRS Mobile App ................17 USB Device ................71 mydlink™ SharePort ..............22 Settings ..................72 Main Menu ................27 Wizard ..................72 Documents ................28 Internet ...................72 Pictures ...................30 Wireless ..................96 Videos ..................32 Network ..................99 Music ..................34 D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 4 WPS Button ................122 Windows® 8 ................123 WPA/WPA2 ................. 123 Windows® 7 ................125 WPA/WPA2 ................. 125 WPS ..................128 Windows Vista® ................. 132 WPA/WPA2 ................. 133 Windows® XP ................135 WPA/WPA2 ................. 136 Troubleshooting ............138 D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different 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 12 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 20 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. mydlink™ SharePort 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 mydlink™ SharePort app for iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch, and Android to access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.

  • Page 8: Features

    • Cloud Features - The DIR-868L supports 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. mydlink™ SharePort can be used to share files, stream videos, view photos, and play music.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

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

  • Page 10: Leds

    WPS process. The light will light solid orange during boot up. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but Internet LED the 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: Hardware Installation

    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 configuration will be optional. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    There are several different ways you can configure 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 first time. Refer to “Setup Wizard” on page 12.

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). The 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. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
  • Page 17 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 the router detected or you selected Static IP, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 18 Click Next to continue. The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 19 If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 20 Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the App Store, Google Play or https://www.mydlink.com/apps. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 21: Qrs Mobile App

    Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-868L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
  • Page 23 Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to configure the router. See page 118 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 24 Skip to proceed. Step 9 If you wish to receive push notifications whenever a new firmware update is available, check the Notify me when new firmware is available box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Share By NFC, Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to exit the app. If you tap Share By NFC, you can now touch the tag with your other device until the confirmation message appears. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Mydlink™ Shareport

    2. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. Please refer to page 103 for more details. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 27 Account Login information when the pop-up displays. Tap Done when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 28 Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card 4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 30 Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Documents

    Section 3 - Usage Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.
  • Page 33 Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up the same options as >. Note: Some files may require a third-party app to view them. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pictures

    Section 3 - Usage Pictures The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 35 Section 3 - Usage Tap on a file to start the photo viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites. Tap to start the slideshow. Tap to bring up the same options as >. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Videos

    Section 3 - Usage Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search for a specific file.
  • Page 37 Tap to enter/exit fullscreen mode. Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Music

    Section 3 - Usage Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.

  • Page 39: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    Tap to enable/disable shuffle mode. To create a playlist: • Tap Edit > Add Playlist. • Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save. • The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 40: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    • Tick the songs you wish to add and tap Done. To delete songs from the playlist: • Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. • Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Folders

    The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to upload files from your device to your removable storage. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 42 • Tap Edit at the top right. • Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. • Enter the name of the new folder, then tap Save. • Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 43 • Tap Done. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed. To upload more files, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Favorites

    Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up additional options. Note: The file options available will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Using The Mydlink™ Shareport App For Android

    2. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. Please refer to page 103 for more details. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 46 Account Login information when the pop- up displays. Tap Apply when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 48 3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. DIR-868L D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 49 Local Access connection. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version of your device. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Documents

    Section 3 - Usage Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the files on your mobile device. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 52 • Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. • Tap to perform File, Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go To Page, and Bookmarks actions. Note: Available actions may differ depending on your Android OS. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Pictures

    Section 3 - Usage Pictures The Pictures section allows you to view images streamed from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 54 Tap to delete the current image. Tap OK to confirm. Tap to bring up additional options using other applications. Tap to access the image editor. Note: This function may vary depending on the version of your Android OS. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 55: Videos

    Section 3 - Usage Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 56 Tap on a file to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar, pause button, and play button. Tap to resume playback. Tap to pause the video. Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Music

    Section 3 - Usage Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-868L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 58 • Tap Add new playlist... • Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. • You can tap then to refresh the playlist page. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 59 • Tick the songs you wish to add and tap to save. To delete songs from the playlist: • Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. then tap OK to confirm. • Tap D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Folders

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to access file options. In the file browser: Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to upload files. Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark files for deletion and copying. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 61 Tap OK to confirm. To copy files: • Tap on to select files for copying. Tick the box next to each file for copying. • Tap on to browse to the destination. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 62 To create a new folder: • Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. • Tap then • Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 63 • Tap Upload. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name. • To remove a file from the upload queue, tap the X next to it. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 64: Favorites

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Using Shareport Web Access

    Using SharePort Web Access SharePort Web Access lets you stream music, photos, and movies from a USB drive attached to your DIR-868L through a Web browser. You can also download and upload files to and from a computer through the Web browser interface.
  • Page 66 • Click OK. The file will appear after the browser refreshes. To delete a file: • Tick the checkbox next to the files you wish to delete. • Click Delete and a dialog box will appear. • Click OK to confirm. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 67: Music

    You can go to the Music section to browse and play the music files on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu. • Click on the audio filename to play it in the browser. You can pause, seek, mute and adjust the volume in the window. • Close the window to end playback. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Pictures

    • Click on the image name to view it in the browser. • Hover your mouse over the left or right side of the image and click < or > to view the previous or next image. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Videos

    You can pause, seek, mute, adjust the volume, and activate full screen mode in the window controls. • Close the window to end playback. Note: Depending on your browser, the video file may be played back using the default player associated with that file format. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Documents

    You can go to the Documents section to open and save files from your storage to your computer. Click Back to return to the main menu. • Click on the filename to open the file. • Depending on the file type, the default program will be started or a pop-up may ask you to open or save the file. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 71: Configuration

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 72: Home

    Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew IP Address. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to page 72. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 73: Dir-868L

    Section 4 - Configuration DIR-868L Click on the DIR-868L icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address and IPv4/IPv6 addresses. To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears.

  • Page 74: Connected Clients

    Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Enable and to disable network access during the chosen schedule Control: for firewall and website filters. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 75: Usb Device

    DLNA media server, SharePort, and Windows File Sharing. If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space it has. To configure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings and refer to “SharePort” on page 101. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 76: Settings

    For PPPoE refer to page 75. For PPTP refer to page 76. For L2TP refer to page 78. For DS-Lite refer to page 80. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 81 D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 77 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 78 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 79 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 80 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: PPTP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 81 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 82 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: L2TP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 83 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 84 Address: WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be Default displayed here. Gateway: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 85 For PPPoE refer to page 88. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 90. For 6 to 4 refer to page 92. For 6rd refer to page 93. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 95. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 86: Auto Detection

    LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Enable Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 87 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful (DHCPv6). Configuration Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 88: Static Ipv6

    LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 89 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful (DHCPv6). Configuration Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 90 LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Enable Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 91 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful (DHCPv6). Configuration Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 92 DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 93 Enable automatic DHCP-PD assignment in LAN. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful Configuration (DHCPv6). Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 94: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    Address: Subnet Prefix Enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP. Length: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. Enable DHCP- Enable or disable prefix delegation services. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 95 Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Configuration (DHCPv6). Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 96 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Auto Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 97 Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the Configuration: settings yourself. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 98 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 99 ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. ULA Settings: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 100: Wireless

    20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 101 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 116). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Guest Zone

    Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 103: Network

    Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Address Range: assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 104 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 105: Shareport

    SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network. Click Save when you are done. To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the next page for details. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 106 Browse and browse to the desired folder. Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the SharePort page, click SharePort. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 107: Mydlink

    If you already have a mydlink account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter your email address (which is also your username) and your password. Then, click Sign In to register your existing mydlink account with your router. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Advanced

    If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 109: Firewall

    Checking: IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Security: IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 110 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 off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 111 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 116). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 112: Port Forwarding

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 116). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 113: Virtual Server

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 116). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 114: Website Filter

    Add Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 115: Static Routes

    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 Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 116 Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Dynamic Dns

    Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 90. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 118: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device in the drop-down menu. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 116. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 120 You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 121: System Log

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 116). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 122: Admin

    Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-868L is used in the URL. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-868L and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.
  • Page 123 If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Reboot The Click to reboot the router. Device: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 124: Upgrade

    Next, click the Select File button and browse to the Firmware: file to install the new firmware. You can also browse to a language pack file to install a new language pack. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 125: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 126: 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 127: Windows® 8

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 128 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 129: 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 130 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 131 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 132: Wps

    Section 5 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-868L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 133 Section 5 - 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 134 Section 5 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...
  • Page 135 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 136: 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 137: 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 138 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 139: 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 140: 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 141 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 142: 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 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 143: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    • 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 144: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    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 145: D-Link Dir-868L User Manual

    • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field 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 146: 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 147: 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 148 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 149: 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: 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 153: Wireless Security

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

  • Page 154: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 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-868L User Manual...

  • Page 155: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

  • Page 156: Industry Canada Statement

    Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-868L User Manual...

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