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Version 1.01 | 2015/9/7

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Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.01 | 2015/9/7 User Manual Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router DIR-809...

  • 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 September 7, 2015 • Initial release for revision A3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application Rules ............44 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............18 MAC Filter .................45 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........19 Website Filters ..............46 PPPoE (Username / Password) ........20 Traffic Control ..............47 PPTP ..................22 Firewall Settings .............48 L2TP ..................24 2.4G Advanced Wireless ..........50 D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Statistics ................65 Internet Sessions ............66 Wireless................67 Support ..................68 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......69 WPS Button ...................69 Windows® 8 ...................70 WPA/WPA2 ................70 Windows® 7 ...................72 WPA/WPA2 ................72 WPS ..................75 Windows Vista® ................79 WPA/WPA2 ................80 D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    CD-ROM 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-809 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Microsoft Internet Explorer® 9, Mozilla® Firefox® 20.0, Google® Chrome® 25.0, or Safari® 5.1 or higher version Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-809 is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to three times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-809 to a Cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features • Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-809 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless bandwidth in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 433 Mbps wireless bandwidth in the 5 GHz band with other 802.11ac and draft 802.11n wireless clients.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connector for the supplied power adapter. Press and hold the button for 1-7 seconds to activate WPS-PBC Discovery Mode. WPS & Reset Button Press and hold the button for at least 8 seconds to reset the router to default settings. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    WPS LED This LED blinks during WPS handshake phase. WLAN A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. 5 Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. D-Link DIR-809 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-809 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. DIR-809 Computer D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Computer DIR-809 Modem INTERNET 7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site address. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuration

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

  • Page 16: Easy Setup Wizard

    If you would like to manually set up the router, please refer to the Web-Based Configuration Utility section on page 15. The Easy Setup Wizard consists of two parts: Internet Connection and Wireless Connection. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Internet Connection

    32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key in order to connect to your wireless network. Click Connect to continue. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Internet. If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Verify your broadband modem is connected to the Internet port and then click Try Again. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Advanced Network Configuration

    192.168.0.1 into the address bar and press Enter. The username, “admin” will already be filled in. Leave the password blank and press the login button. Upon login, bypass the Easy Setup by clicking Advanced Network in the bottom right hand corner of the page. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Easy Setup. You will be directed back to the Easy Setup Wizard. Refer to the previous section. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Internet Connection Type (Manual Configuration)

    Internet Connection type. At any given point the user can save the configuration by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for opti- mal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connec- tion, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Pppoe (Username / Password)

    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 Copy 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for opti- mal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can select Mode Select Always On, Manual, or Connection-on Demand. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pptp

    MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. PPTP Server Enter the server IP address provided by your ISP (optional). IP Address: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is main- Idle Time: tained during inactivity. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for opti- mal performance. Connect Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 28: L2Tp

    Ethernet card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 29 To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for opti- mal performance with your specific ISP. Connect Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Router Mode Router In Wireless Router Mode, the DIR-809 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. See “Wireless Router Mode”...

  • Page 31: Access Point Mode

    Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the DIR-809 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality. It also allows a connected wired device to connect to your other devices wirelessly. This can be useful if you already have an existing Internet router that does not have built-in wireless capabilities.

  • Page 32: Repeater Mode

    Repeater Mode In Repeater Mode (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), the DIR-809 extends the range of an existing wireless network. You can use this to ex- tend the coverage of an existing wireless router to provide better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor reception.

  • Page 33: Wireless Router Mode

    If you are not using en- cryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 34: 5G Wireless Network Settings

    If you are not using en- cryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-809 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 36: 2.4G/5G Wireless Security Mode

    You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the charac- ters. 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 37 (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES). Network Key: Enter the password you wish to use for the wireless network here. Wireless clients wishing to join this network must supply this password in order to join the network. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Ap Mode

    After clicking Reboot Now the following screen will appear indicating that the device may be configured from the 192.168.0.50 IP address. Note: While in AP Mode, the DIR-809’s DHCP server is disabled and many configuration options will be unavailable. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Repeater 2.4 Ghz Mode

    SSID. Select the radio button on the left side of the table of the wireless network you wish to repeat. If the selected wireless network has security enabled, supply the Network Key in box provided. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 40 After clicking Reboot Now the following screen will appear indicating that the device may be configured from the 192.168.0.50 IP address. Note: When the router is in repeater mode, the Enable Hidden Wireless option will be disabled. WMM will automatically be enabled. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Repeater 5 Ghz Mode

    If the selected wireless network has security enabled, supply the Network Key in the box provided. Note: When the router is in repeater mode, the Enable Hidden Wireless option will be disabled. WMM will automatically be enabled. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 42 After clicking Reboot Now the following screen will appear indicating that the device may be configured from the 192.168.0.50 IP address. Note: When the router is in repeater mode, the Enable Hidden Wireless option will be disabled. WMM will automatically be enabled. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your Relay: computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-809 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 45: Dhcp Reservation

    Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations. DHCP Client Reserved List DHCP Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name (name of your Reservations computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. List: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Advanced

    The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Protocol Select TCP, UDP, or Any from the drop-down menu. Type: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Port Forwarding

    “Computer Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. TCP/UDP: Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a common. Example: 24,1009,3000-4000 D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 48: 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-809 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 49: Mac Filter

    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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Website Filters

    Add Website Select either DENY computers access to ONLY these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Filtering Rule: Website URL Enter the URLs that you want to allow or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Traffic Control

    The schedule of time when the filter 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 by clicking New Scheduler as well as in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-809 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.
  • Page 53 Select to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria defined in the rule. Protocol: Select the transport protocol that will be used for the filter rule: TCP, UDP, ICMP, or ALL. Port Range: Enter the desired port range for the filter rule. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 2.4G Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in Coexistence: your area. If the channel width is operating at 40 MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20 MHz. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 55: 5G Advanced Wireless

    Select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network. The options are 5G A, 5G N, 5G A+N, 5G AC, 5G N+AC, 5G A+N+AC. Mode Band Width Select 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz (Auto), or 20/40/80 MHz (Auto). D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Advanced Network Settings

    UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-809 to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or Speed: Auto (recommended).
  • Page 57 You can also simply press and hold the WPS button for one second on the back of the router or until the WPS indicator LED begins flashing, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 69 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. New PIN: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page to view what wireless client are connected to this device. End of Wizard. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Tools

    Management: interface. Remote The port number used to access the DIR-809 is used in the URL. Example: http:// x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-809 and 8080 is the Admin Port: port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 62: Time

    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 to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 63: System

    If Settings: you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Click to reboot the router. Device: D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point 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 website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 65: Dynamic Dns

    Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS account. Key: Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 66: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-809. 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 68: Logs

    Click to go to the first page. Last Page: Click to go to the last page. Previous: Click to go back one page. Next: Click to go to the next page. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-809 on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 70: 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. DIR-809 D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 71: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support From the Support section you can find online help covering a number of topics. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Press and hold the WPS button on the back of DIR-809 for 1-7 seconds. If held longer than 8 seconds the router will reset.

  • Page 74: 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 75 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 77 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 78 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Wps

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DIR-809 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 80 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-809. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Section 4 - 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 82 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 83: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 84: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 85: D-Link Dir-809 User Manual

    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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 86: 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 finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

  • Page 87: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 89 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 90: 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 91 • 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 92 • 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-809 User Manual...
  • Page 93 • 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96 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 97: 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 98: 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-809 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 99: 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 100: 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-809 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz • IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz, 5180 MHz~5240 MHz, 5745 Warranty MHz~5825 MHz • 2 years • IEEE 802.11ac: 5180 MHz~5240 MHz, 5745 MHz~5825 MHz Wireless frequency range may vary according to regional regulations. D-Link DIR-809 User Manual...

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