DIR-615 I2 Manual v9.00 (DI) PDF

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D-Link DIR-615 User Manual
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Product Overview...................................... 5
Package Contents.................................................... 5
System Requirements.............................................. 6
Features................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview............................................ 8
Connections..................................................... 8
LEDs................................................................ 9
Section 2 - Product Installation................................. 10
Before You Begin.............................................. 10
Wireless Installation Advice.............................. 11
Connecting to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ..... 12
Connecting to Another Router ......................... 13
Getting Started.................................................. 14
Section 3 - Configuration........................................... 15
Configuration.......................................................... 15
Quick Setup Wizard.......................................... 15
Web-based Configuration Utility....................... 19
Setup................................................................ 20
Setup Wizard................................................. 20
Manual Configuration..................................... 24
Internet Setup................................................ 25
Wireless Settings........................................... 29
Network Settings............................................ 31
IPv6 Internet Connection............................... 34
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard......... 35
IPv6 Manual Setup......................................... 39

Advanced.......................................................... 47
Virtual Server................................................. 47
Port Forwarding............................................. 49
Application Rules........................................... 50
QoS Engine.................................................... 51
Network Filters............................................... 52
Access Control............................................... 53
Website Filters............................................... 57
Inbound Filters............................................... 58
Firewall Settings............................................. 59
Application Level Gateway Configuration...... 60
Routing........................................................... 61
Advanced Wireless Settings.......................... 62
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)........................ 63
Advanced Network Settings........................... 64
IPv6 Firewall.................................................. 65
IPv6 Routing.................................................. 66
Advanced.......................................................... 67
Administrator Settings.................................... 67
Time Settings................................................. 68
SysLog........................................................... 69
E-mail Settings............................................... 70
System Settings............................................. 71
Firmware........................................................ 72
DDNS............................................................. 73
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System Check................................................ 74
Schedules...................................................... 75
Status................................................................ 76
Device Information......................................... 76
Log................................................................. 77
Statistics......................................................... 78
Internet Sessions........................................... 79
Routing Table................................................. 80
Wireless......................................................... 81
IPv6................................................................ 82
IPv6 Routing.................................................. 83
Support............................................................. 84
Section 4 - Security.................................................... 85
What is WPA?................................................... 85
Wireless Network Setup Wizard....................... 86
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard............ 89
Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)....................... 90
Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS).............. 91
Using Windows 7............................................ 93
Configuring WPS.............................................. 96
Section 6 - Troubleshooting.................................... 106

Appendix A - Wireless Basics................................. 110
Tips................................................................. 112
Wireless Modes.............................................. 113
Appendix B - Networking Basics............................ 114
Check your IP address................................... 114
Appendix C - Technical Specifications.................. 116
Technical Specifications....................................... 116
Appendix D - GPL Code Statement......................... 117
GPL Code Statement........................................... 117
Appendix E - Compliance Statements.................... 119
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network...... 100

Using Windows Vista.................................... 100
Configure Wireless Security......................... 101
Using Windows XP........................................ 103
Configure WPA-PSK.................................... 104
Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with User Manual
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
Network Requirements
Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients
10/100 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements

Computers with Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2, Macintosh OS X(v10.3/v10.4), or Linux-based operating systems and an installed
Ethernet adapter
Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, Safari 3.0 or higher, or Chrome 2.0 or higher (for configuration)
Note: Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard Requirements

Computers with Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2, Macintosh OS X(v10.3/v10.4), or Linux-based operating systems and an installed
Ethernet adapter
CD-ROM drive
Features
High-Speed Wireless Networking
The DIR-615 Wireless N Router features Wireless N MIMO technology that enables wireless performance at speeds up to 300
Mbps at greater range than non-Wireless N routers. This router allows you to share a fast Internet connection with multiple
computers at home by connecting the DIR-615 to a cable or DSL modem as well as create a home computer network.
Compatibility with 802.11g Devices
The DIR-615 is compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB, and Cardbus
adapters.
Advanced Firewall Features
The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.

Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-615 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and

concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-615 can securely access corporate networks.
User-Friendly Setup Wizard
Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-615 lets you control what information is accessible to those on
the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your companys server. Configure your router with your specific settings within minutes.
Other Features Include UPnP Support
Supports IPv6
Hardware Overview
Connections
LAN Ports (1-4)
Internet Port
Connects the Ethernet cable to a cable or DSL modem.
Reset Button
Resets the router to its original factory settings.
Power Receptor
Connect to Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
LEDs
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Power LED
A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. A
solid green light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is
none.
Wireless LED
A solid light indicates a wireless connection.
LAN LEDs (1-4)
WPS LED (button)
A solid light indicates a wired connection.

Press to start the WPS process. You will have 120 seconds to start to WPS process on another wireless
device.
Section 2 - Product Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before You Begin

Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then
you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router,
and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
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.
When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the
Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the
modem and make sure you are online.
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Wireless Installation Advice

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that
the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and
background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic
guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum
- each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so
that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for
better reception.
3. Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall
or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks),
mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate
RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your
2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if
the phone is not in use.
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Connecting to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modems power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 15 to configure your router.
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Connecting to Another Router

If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following
before connecting the router to your network:

Disable UPnP
Disable DHCP
Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address
from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:

1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address
on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you
need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set
to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and
leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use
this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computers IP settings
back to the original values as in Step 1.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the
Internet port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open
a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more
information on setting up your wireless network.
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Getting Started
The DIR-615 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the
installation process.
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps
and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
I f the CD Autorun func tion does not automatically star t on your computer, go to Star t > Run. I n the run box type
D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.
Quick Setup Wizard

To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar
(http://dlinkrouter).
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This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by step

process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Please wait while your router detects your internet connection

type.
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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
Please give your network a name using up to 32 characters.

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In order to secure your new networking device, please enter a
password and click Next.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next
to continue.
Once this screen appears, your setup is complete. Click Save &
Connect to reboot the router.
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Web-based Configuration Utility

To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://
dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave
the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup
Setup Wizard
Internet Connection
Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. Skip to the
next page.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration
and skip to page 24.
Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 89.
If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless
Device with WPS and skip to page 86.
If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual Wireless
Connection Setup and skip to page 30.
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Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue.
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If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that
was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer,
click Clone Your PCs MAC Address and then click Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name
is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to
continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no
longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.
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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click
Next to continue.
The setup is now complete. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished
rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few
tries to initially connect to the Internet.
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Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP.
Connection: Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly
used for cable modem services.
Advanced DNS Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet
Service: performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking
for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your overall Internet
experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking
you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.
Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
DNS Servers: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses
are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave the field as 0.0.0.0 if you did not
specifically receive these from your ISP.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the
Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the
Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.
This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and
will not work through a router.
My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
Connection:
Enable Advanced Check the box to enable Advanced DNS security service.
DNS Service:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
Address Mode: DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC
address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the
default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your
PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the
MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This
option is typically used for DSL services.
DNS Service:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
Address Mode: DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask (Static PPTP only).
PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Username: Enter your PPTP username.
Password: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your
PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the
MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option
is typically used for DSL services.
DNS Service:
Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).
L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Mask:
L2TP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Username: Enter your L2TP username.
Password: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
Time: To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.
Clone MAC The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the
Address: Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the
Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Static IP Address (assigned by ISP)

Select Static IP Address if all the Internet ports IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which
are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Enable Advanced DNS Check the box to enable Advanced DNS security service.
Service:
IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs
MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC
address of your Ethernet card.
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Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 86.
If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click
Add Wireless Device with WPS and skip to page 89.
If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual
Wireless Connection Setup and skip to the next page.
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Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck
the box to disable all the wireless functions.
Schedule: Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled. The schedule may
be set to Always. Any schedule you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Click
Add New to create a new schedule.
Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up
Network Name: to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
802.11 Mode: Select one of the following:
802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.

Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless
clients.
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
Enable Auto
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-615 to choose the channel
Channel Scan:
with the least amount of interference.
Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel
Channel: can be changed to fit 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.
Channel Width: Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted
by the DIR-615. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-615 will not be seen by Site
Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-615 in order
to connect to it.
Wireless Security: Refer to page 84 for more information regarding wireless security.
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Network Settings
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need
to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the
configuration utility.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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.
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DHCP Server Settings

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address
to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to Obtain an IP
Address Automatically. When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-615. The
DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting
and ending address of the IP address pool.
Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable
Server: this function.
DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP servers IP assignment.
Range:
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.
DHCP Lease Time: The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.
Always Broadcast: Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/WLAN
clients.
NetBIOS NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers within the network,
Announcement: enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration
settings.
Learn NetBIOS Enable this feature to allow WINS information to be learned from the WAN
from WAN: side, disable to allow manual configuration.
NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS domain name under which
network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS
information from WAN is activated.
NetBIOS Mode Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point,
Type: Mixed-mode, and Hybrid.
Primary/Secondary Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es).
WINS IP Address:
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DHCP Reservation
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP
address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enable: Check this box to enable the reservation.
Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click <<.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP
IP Address: Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
Copy Your PCs If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on, click
MAC Address: this button to populate the fields.
Save: Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings at the top to activate
your reservations.
Number of In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses.
Dynamic DHCP
Clients:
Revoke: Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in
the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer needs the leased IP address,
because, for example, it has been removed from the network.
Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session
from the network; you would need to use MAC Address Filter to do that. Revoke
will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester. If the previous owner is
still available, those two devices may both receive an IP Address Conflict error, or
the second device may still not receive an IP Address; in that case, you may still
need to extend the DHCP IP Address Range to address the issue, it is located in
the DHCP Server section.
Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List.
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IPv6 Internet Connection

Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If you want to configure your IPv6 Internet Connection manually, click Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 39.
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IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

On this page, the user can configure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You can use the Webbased IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually configure the connection.
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
For the beginner user that have not configured a router before, click on the IPv6
Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide you through a
few simple steps to get your network up and running.
Welcome to the D-Link IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new
D-Link router and connect to the IPv6 Internet.
Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes made
and return to the main page.
Step 1: Configure Your IPv6 Internet Connection
The router will try and 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.
However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either Try
again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to initiate the
manual continual of the wizard.
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Step 1: Configure Your IPv6 Internet Connection
There are several connection types to choose from. 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. The 3 options available on
this page are IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route, and Tunneling Connection.
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and 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.
Set Username and Password Connection (PPPoE)
After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to configure the IPv6
Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online. Most DSL
modems use this type of connection.
The following parameters will be available for configuration:
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This option will
state that this connection shares its information with the
already configured IPv6 PPPoE connection, or the user can
create a new PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. This information is
obtainable from the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. This information is
obtainable from the ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.
Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional.
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.
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Set Static IPv6 Address Connection

This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your
IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prefix Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Use Link-Local The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when communicatAddress: ing with neighboring nodes on the same link. This mode enables IPv6capable devices to communicate with each other on the LAN side.
IPv6 Address: Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Subnet Prefix Enter the WAN subnet prefix length value used here.
Length:
Default Gateway: Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Primary IPv6 DNS Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Address:
Secondary IPv6 DNS Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address: These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the
router. The routers LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in
LAN.)
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.
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Tunneling Connection (6rd)
After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can
configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
The following parameters will be available for configuration:
6rd IPv6 Prefix: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prefix value used here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6 Displays the IPv6 assigned prefix value here.
Prefix:
6rd Border Relay Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
IPv4 Address:
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
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.
Setup Complete
The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard was completed.
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.
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IPv6 Manual Setup

There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel,
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.
Auto Detection
Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically
configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
My IPv6 Connection: Select Auto Detection from the drop-down menu.
DNS Server Address Settings: Select to obtain a DNS server address automatically or enter
address settings manually.
Primary IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the Primary IPv6 DNS Server address.
Secondary IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the Secondary IPv6 DNS Server address.
LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: Displays the Routers LAN Link-Local Address.
Enable automatic IPv6 Check to enable automatic IPv6 address assignment.
address assignment:
Enable Automatic DHCP-PD Check to enable automatic DHCP-PD in LAN.
in LAN:
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Lifetime:
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Static IPv6
My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.
WAN IPv6 Address Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
address assignment:
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Lifetime:
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Autoconfiguration
My IPv6 Connection: Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu.
IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following
DNS Address.
Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
Address:
Enable DHCP-PD: Check to enable DHCP-PD.
LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Routers LAN Link-Local Address.
address assignment:
in LAN:
Lifetime:
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My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
PPPoE
PPPoE: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,
and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is
maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS Address.
Address:
address assignment:
in LAN:
Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime.
Lifetime:
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling

My IPv6 Connection: Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Settings:
IPv6 DNS Settings: Select to obtain a DNS server address automatically or enter a DNS server manually
in the fields below.
Primary/Secondary Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
DNS Address:
LAN Link-Local Displays the Routers LAN Link-Local Address.
Address:
address assignment:
Enable Automatic Check to enable automatic DHCP-PD in LAN.
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Type:
Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime.
Lifetime:
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6 to 4 Tunneling
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Address:
address assignment:
Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advetisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Lifetime:
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6rd
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6rd from the drop-down menu.
6RD Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
address assignment:
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Lifetime:
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Link-Local Connectivity
My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu.
LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router.
Settings:
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Advanced
Virtual Server
The DIR-615 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically
redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
The DIR-615 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-615 are invisible
to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on
the requested service, the DIR-615 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
The DIR-615 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server
computer.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already
in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.
For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191.
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This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down
menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that
you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is
receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP),
you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop-down
menu. Select your computer and click <<.
Private Port/ Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and
Public Port: Public Port. 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 Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.
Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You
may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound
Filter page.
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular
service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in
the Tools > Schedules section.
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Port Forwarding
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down
menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that
you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is
receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP),
you computer will be listed in the 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
Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You
may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound
Filter page.
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular
service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in
the Tools > Schedules section.
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Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony, and others. These applications
have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the
DIR-615. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger
Port field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound
traffic.
The DIR-615 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
Name: Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined
application from the drop-down menu and click <<.
Trigger: This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either
a single port or a range of ports.
Traffic Type: Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or Both).
Firewall: This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used
to access the application. You may define a single port or a
range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports
or port ranges.
Traffic Type: Select the protocol of the firewall port (TCP, UDP, or Both).
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be
enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow
the particular service to always be enabled. You can create
your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are
disabled and application priority is not classified automatically.
Enable QoS Engine: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
Automatic Uplink This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine
Speed: option is enabled. This option will allow your router to
automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet
connection.
Measured Uplink This displays the detected uplink speed.
Speed:
Manual Uplink The speed at which data can be transferred from the
Speed: router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISPs
offer speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5
Mbits/284 Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284.
Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service
such as www.dslreports.com.
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Network Filters
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network.
You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
Configure MAC Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, Turn MAC Filtering ON
Filtering: and ALLOW computers listed to access the network, or
Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to
access the network from the drop-down menu.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you would like to 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.
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Access Control
The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to
approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games.
Add Policy: Check the Enable Access Control check box and click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard.
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Access Control Wizard

Click Next to continue with the wizard.
Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.
Select a schedule (i.e. always) from the drop-down menu and

then click Next to continue.
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Enter the following information and then click Next to continue.
Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other
Machines.
IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want
to apply the rule to.
Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue.
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If you selected Apply Advanced Port Filters, then enter the rule:

Enable - Check to enable the rule.

Name - Enter a name for your rule.
Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address.
Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address.
Protocol - Select the protocol.
Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number.
Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number.
To enable web logging, click Enable.

Click Save to save the access control rule.
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Website Filters
Website Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a specially formatted text string
that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not
display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the
text, click Clear the List Below.
Configure Website Select Allow or Deny computers access to
Filter Below: only these sites.
Clear the list below: Click to delete all entries in the list.
Website URL/Domain: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want
to allow or deny.
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Inbound Filters
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound
data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote
Administration features.
Name: Enter a name for the inbound filter rule.
Action: Select Allow or Deny.
Enable: Check to enable rule.
Source IP Start: Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you
do not want to specify an IP range.
Source IP End: Enter the ending IP address. Enter 255.255.255.255
if you do not want to specify and IP range.
Add: Click the Add button to add the rule. You must
click Save Settings at the top to save the settings.
Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You
Rules List: may click the Edit icon to change the settings or
enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon
to remove the rule.
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Firewall Settings
A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-615 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber
attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer,
you cam enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
Enable SPI: SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as
dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber
attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates
that the traffic passing through the session conforms
to the protocol.
Enable Anti- Enable this option to provide protection from certain
Spoof Checking: kinds of spoofing attacks.
Enable DMZ Host: If an application has trouble working from behind the
router, you can expose one computer to the Internet
and run the application on that computer.
Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that
computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option
is only recommended as a last resort.
IP Address: Specify the IP address of the computer on the
LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet
communication. If this computer obtains its IP
address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a
static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that
the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.
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Application Level Gateway Configuration

Here you can enable or disable ALGs. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network
address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications
are enabled by default.
PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol.
IPSEC (VPN): Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere
with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the
system adminstrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
RTSP: Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the internet. QuickTime and Real Player are some of the common
applications using this protocol.
SIP: Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover 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.
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Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
Destination IP: Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Netmask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets
must match your destination IP address.
Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.
Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the
cost of using this route. 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.
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Advanced Wireless Settings

Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas.
WLAN Partition: Enable this option to prevent associated wireless clients from
communicating with each other.
WMM Enable: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve
the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless
clients.
Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore
increasing the data capacity. However, its less reliable and
may create higher data loss.
HT20/ 40 Mhz Select to Enable or Disable this feature.
Coexistence:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the Initial setup as well as the Add New
Device processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing
a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use
are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.
Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Lock Wireless Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being
Security Settings: changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still
be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. However, the settings
of the network will not change once this option is checked.
PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing
network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the
bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can
restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (admin account)
can change or reset the PIN.
Current PIN: Shows the current value of the routers PIN.
Reset PIN to
Restore the default PIN of the router.
Default:
Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the routers PIN.
You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar.
Add Wireless This enables you to add a wireless device to the wireless network
Station with WPS: If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button.
You can add the device to the network by pressing the configuration
button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds.
The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has
been successfully added to the network.
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Advanced Network Settings

UPnP Settings: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature click on
Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-615 to respond
to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security
from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to
be pinged.
WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps,
100 Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may
require you to set the port speed to 10 Mbps.
UPnP
Internet Ping Block
Internet Port Speed
Multicast Streams
IPv4 Multicast Check the box to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through
Streams: the router from the Internet.
IPv6 Multicast Check the box to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through
Streams: the router from the Internet.
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IPv6 Firewall
On this page the user can configure the IPv6 firewall settings. The firewall settings section is an advance feature that is used to allow
or deny traffic from passing through the device. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more
detailed rules for the device.
Name: Enter a custom firewall rule name here. This name
is used for identification.
Source Interface: Select the appropriate source interface used here.
Destination Select the appropriate destination interface used
Interface: here.
Schedule: Select a time schedule that will be applied to this
rules here.
IP Address Range: Enter the IPv6 address range used here.
Protocol: Select the protocol used for this rule here. Options
to choose from are ALL, TCP, UDP, and ICMP.
Port Range: Enter the port range used for this rule here.
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IPv6 Routing
On this page the user can specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your IPv6 network.
Name: Enter the IPv6 routing rule name used here.
Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Interface: Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP
packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router.
Destination IPv6: Enter the IPv6 address of the packets that will take
this route.
Prefix Length: Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets
that will take this route.
Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route
is used.
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Advanced
Administrator Settings
This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that
can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has
read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and
user account passwords.
Admin Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The
administrator can make changes to the settings.
User Password: Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the
User, you cannot change the settings (you can only view them).
Enter a name for the DIR-615 router.
Gateway Name: Enter a name for the router.
Enable Graphical Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type

Authentication: letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the
screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from
gaining access to your routers network settings.
Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely.
Server:
Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-615 to be configured
Management: from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password
is still required to access the Web-Management interface.
In general, only a member of your network can browse the
built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature
enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote
(Internet) host. The port number used to access the DIR-615.
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP
address of the DIR-615 and 8080 is the port used for the Web
Management interface.
Remote Admin If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked Use HTTPS,
Inbound Filter: you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router
remotely.
Details: This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the
Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or
click the Delete icon to remove the rule.
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Time Settings
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you
can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Daylight Saving: To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or
disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight
saving time.
Enable NTP NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes
Server: computer clock times in a network of computers. Check this
box to use a NTP server. This will only connect to a server on
the Internet, not a local server.
NTP Server Used: Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields
Manual: for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then
click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computers
Time Settings.
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SysLog
The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your
network.
Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.
SysLog Server:
SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send
Address: the logs. You may also select your computer from the
drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from

the router via DHCP).
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E-mail Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address.
Enable Email When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed to
Notification: a designated email address.
From Email Address: This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a
log file or firmware upgrade notification via email.
To Email Address: Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address for sending email. If your SMTP
Address: server requires authentication, select this option.
Enable Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.
Authentication:
Account Name: Enter your account for sending email.
Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the
password associated with the account.
On Log Full: When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email when
the log is full.
On Schedule: Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to
schedule.
Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can
select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a
schedule, go to Tools > Schedules.
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System Settings
Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router configuration
Local Hard Drive: settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are
using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file
dialog, where you can select a location and file name for
the settings.
Load Settings Use this option to load previously saved router configuration
from Local Hard settings. First, click the Browse button to locate a previously
Drive: saved configuration file and then click the Load button to
transfer those settings to the router.
Restore to Factory This option will restore all configuration settings back to
Default Settings: the settings that were in effect at the time the router was
shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been
saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created.
If you want to save the current router configuration settings,
use the Save button above.
Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router.
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Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse
to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You
can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Firmware Click on Check Now to find out if there is an updated firmware
Information: or language pack version available. If so, download the new
firmware to your hard drive.
Remove: To remove the language pack, click Remove.
Note: The Remove button will show up after a language pack
is uploaded.
Firmware Upgrade: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to
locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload
to complete the firmware upgrade.
Language Pack To upgrade the language pack, follow these steps:
Upgrade:
1. Click the Browse button to locate the D-Link language
pack upgrade file on your computer.
Note: Language pack file extension is *.lng
2. Once you have found the file, click the Upload button to
being the language pack upgrade process. This can take
a minute or more.
3. Wait for the router to reboot. This process can take about
75 seconds.
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DDNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.
com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS
service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
DDNS: Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a
domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box
to enable DDNS.
Server Address: Choose your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu.
Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Timeout: Enter a time (in hours).
Status: Displays the status of your DDNS connection.
DDNS for IPv6 Hosts
Enable: Check the box to enable DDNS for IPv6 Hosts.
IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of your computer/server in your local
network. You can click the << button and select a computer/
server from the drop-down list.
Host Name: Enter the IPv6 Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
IPv6 DDNS List: Once you save your entry, the IPv6 DDNS host information will
be displayed here.
Enable: Check to enable the entry.
IPv6 Address: Displays the IPv6 address of your computer/server associated
with the IPv6 DDNS host.
Host Name: Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host.
Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the delete
icon to remove the entry.
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System Check
Ping Test: 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.
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Schedules
Name: Enter a name for your new schedule.
Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every
day.
Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for
your schedule.
Save: Click Save to save your schedule. You must click Save
Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect.
Schedule Rules List: The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon
to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the
schedule.
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Status
Device Information
This page displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information.
If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect
from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE
connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
General: Displays the routers time and firmware version.
WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.
LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.
Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and
Channel.
LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and
that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP).
IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address.
Memberships:
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Log
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isnt enough internal memory for all events, logs
of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the router logs. You can define what types
of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log files to
a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
What to View: You can select the types of messages that you want to display from
the log. Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages
can be selected.
View Levels: There are three levels of message importance: Informational,
Warning, and Critical. Select the levels that you want displayed
in the log.
Apply Log Settings: Will filter the log results so that only the selected options appear.
Refresh: Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent
activity.
Clear: Clears all of the log contents.
Email Now: This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address
configured in the Tools > Email screen.
Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer.
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Statistics
The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the Internet and the LAN
ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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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.
Local: The IP address and, where appropriate, port number of
the local application.
NAT: The port number of the LAN-side application as viewed
by the WAN-side application.
Internet: The IP address and, where appropriate, port number of
the application on the Internet.
Protocol: The communications protocol used for the conversation.
State: State for sessions that use the TCP protocol:

NO: None -- This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur.
SS: SYN Sent -- One of the systems is attempting to start a connection.
EST: Established -- the connection is passing data.
FW: FIN Wait -- The client system has requested that the connection be stopped.
CW: Close Wait -- The server system has requested that the connection be stopped.
TW: Time Wait -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in FIN Wait is fully closed.
LA: Last ACK -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in Close Wait is fully closed.
CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending.
Dir: The direction of initiation of the conversation:

Out - Initiated from LAN to WAN.

In - Initiated from WAN to LAN.
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Routing Table
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
Interface : Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use
the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router.
Destination IP : Enter the IP address of the packets that will take this route.
Subnet Mask : Enter the subnet mask to specify the subnet of the
IP packets that will take this route.
Gateway : Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is
used.
Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.
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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.
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IPv6
The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections.
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IPv6 Routing
The IPv6 table displays IPv6 routing details.
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Support
Support contains a list of topics and related information that users can refer to for assistance in understanding or performing
tasks.
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Section 4 - Security
Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-615 offers the following types
of security:
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm
and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and
uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access
to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen.
EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63
characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or
access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption
system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Wireless Network Setup Wizard

To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and click Launch
Wireless Network Setup Wizard.
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Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Select Automatically and click Next.
Once this screen appears, the setup is complete. You will be given a detailed
summary of your wireless security settings.
Click Save to finish the Security Wizard.
If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard.
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Manual Step1
Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Select Manually and click on Next.
Manual Step 2
Select a wireless security password. It must be exactly 5 or 13 characters. It must
also be exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue.
Manual Step 3
Your Setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary of your wireless
security settings. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard.
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Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard

From the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add Wireless Device with
WPS.
Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Once
you select Auto and click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit
to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a
connection.
If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the
security key and enter this on your wireless clients.
PIN: Select this option to use the PIN method. In order to use this method you
must know the wireless clients 8 digit PIN and click Connect.
PBC: Select this option to use the PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless
client. Click Connect.
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Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before
enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP
address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings
on the left side.
2. Select the Manual Wireless Connection Setup Button.
3. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal.
4. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have
wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
5. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. If you have wireless clients
that use both types, use TKIP and AES.
6. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key
used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default).
7. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is entered as a pass-phrase
in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be
between 8-63 characters.
8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with

a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your

adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
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Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before
enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and

entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then
click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Select the Manual Wireless Connection Setup Button.
3. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise.

Note: The user must disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup in order to select WPAEnterprise.
4. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you
have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
5. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. If you have wireless
clients that use both types, use TKIP and AES.
6. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default).
7. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is
required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default).
8. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server.
9. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS
server. 1812 is the default port.
10. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
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11. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the
user will need to connect from the same computer whenever
logging into the wireless network.
12. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS
Server.
13. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
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Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows 7
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. 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).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click
the Connect button.

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.
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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click
OK.
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.
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Configuring WPS
The following steps allow you to configure the WPS features of your DIR-615 wireless network settings using Windows 7. Carry out the following
steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DIR-615:
1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
2. Click the Network option.
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3. Double-click the DIR-615 router.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router's
LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup section in the Routers Web UI)
and click Next.
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5. Type a name for your wireless network.
6. To configure advanced settings, click the
icon.
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7. The following window appears while the Router is being
configured.
Wait for the configuration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-615 has
been setup successfully.

Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this
security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in
the future.
9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Using Windows Vista

Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another companys utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user
manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows
Vista utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of
the bubble to access the utility.

or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner
next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a
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.
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Configure Wireless Security

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you
are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and
click Connect.
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect.
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.
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Using Windows XP
Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are
using another companys utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless
network. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the
bubble to access the utility.

or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner
next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a
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.
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Configure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an
existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used.
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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect

to and click Connect.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK
passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The
WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-615. Read the following descriptions
if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your
computer will look similar to the following examples.)
1. Why cant I access the web-based configuration utility?

When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be
connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to
connect to the web-based utility.
Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Chrome 2.0 or higher
Safari 3.0 or higher
Firefox 3.0 or higher
Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect
to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
Disable any internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall,
and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information
on disabling or configuring it.
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Configure your Internet settings:
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore
the settings to their defaults.
Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing
is checked. Click OK.
Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the
login page for your the web management.
If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing
the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button
down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default
IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty.
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3. Why cant I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering
the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
To find the proper MTU Size, youll have to do a special ping of the destination youre trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or
a URL.
Click on Start and then click Run.
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, youll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that
value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size
would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network were working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device.
Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure.
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.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
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.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless
LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways
to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other
fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the
same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers
or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.
What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect
wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.
Why D-Link 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.
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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. But wireless technology has
restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There
are two different types of wireless networks: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna
attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point, the signal can travel up to 300 feet.
With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and
high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as much power which
makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its for home, office, business, D-Link has a
wireless solution for it.
Home

Gives everyone at home broadband access

Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc
Gets rid of the cables around the house
Simple and easy to use
Small Office and Home Office

Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office

Remotely access your office network from home

Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

No need to dedicate office space
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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and its becoming so popular that
more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. 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.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if youre installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thats why weve put
together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access
point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater
to boost the signal to extend the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would
significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
Security
Dont let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA security
feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
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Wireless Modes
There are basically two modes of networking:
Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each
computer, such as two or more DIR-615 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access
point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
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Appendix B - Networking Basics
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.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows 7/Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box.)
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default
gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security
settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel,
coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator
to verify their wireless network settings.
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Appendix B - Networking Basics
Statically Assign an IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Windows 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.
Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your
network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is
a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS to be 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.
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Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Standards

IEEE 802.11n

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.3u

IEEE 802.3

Security

WPA-Personal

WPA2-Personal

WPA-Enterprise

WPA2-Enterprise

Wireless Signal Rates1

IEEE 802.11n 2.4 GHz (HT20/40):

144.4 Mbps (300) 130 Mbps (270)

115.6 Mbps (240) 86.7 Mbps (180)

72.2 Mbps (150) 65 Mbps (135)

57.8 Mbps (120) 45.3 Mbps (90)

28.9 Mbps (60)
21.7 Mbps (45)

14.4 Mbps (30)
7.2 Mbps (15)

IEEE 802.11g:

54 Mbps
48 Mbps
36 Mbps

24 Mbps
18 Mbps
12 Mbps

11 Mbps
9 Mbps
6 Mbps

5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
Frequency Range

2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
LEDs

Power
Internet

WLAN
LAN (10/100)
Operating Temperature

0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Humidity

95% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety & Emissions

FCC

IC

CE

C-Tick
Dimensions

L = 19.81 cm (7.8 inches)

W = 12.0 cm (4.7 inches)

H = 3.20 cm (1.3 inches)
Weight

285 grams (0.63 pounds)
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect
wireless signal range.
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Appendix D - GPL Code Statement
GPL Code Statement

This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL)
or GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL
code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at:
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more
authors. For details, see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL.
WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE
Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or
traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as
allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Email: GPLCODE@DLink.com
Snail Mail:
Attn: GPLSOURCE REQUEST
D-Link Systems, Inc.
17595 Mt. Herrmann Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Version 3, 29 June 2007
Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license
document, but changing it is not allowed.
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Appendix D - GPL Code Statement

Preamble
The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works.
The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed to take away your freedom to share and change the works. By contrast, the
GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change all versions of a program--to make sure it remains free
software for all its users. We, the Free Software Foundation, use the GNU General Public License for most of our software; it applies also to any other
work released this way by its authors. You can apply it to your programs, too.
When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the
freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for them if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you
can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs, and that you know you can do these things.
To protect your rights, we need to prevent others from denying you these rights or asking you to surrender the rights. Therefore, you have
certain responsibilities if you distribute copies of the software, or if you modify it: responsibilities to respect the freedom of others.
For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must pass on to the recipients the same freedoms that you
received. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights.
Developers that use the GNU GPL protect your rights with two steps:
(1) assert copyright on the software, and (2) offer you this License giving you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify it.
For the developers and authors protection, the GPL clearly explains that there is no warranty for this free software. For both users and
authors sake, the GPL requires that modified versions be marked as changed, so that their problems will not be attributed erroneously to authors
of previous versions.
Some devices are designed to deny users access to install or run modified versions of the software inside them, although the manufacturer can
do so. This is fundamentally incompatible with the aim of protecting users freedom to change the software. The systematic pattern of such abuse
occurs in the area of products for individuals to use, which is precisely where it is most unacceptable. Therefore, we have designed this version of
the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision
to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users.
Finally, every program is threatened constantly by software patents. States should not allow patents to restrict development and use of software
on general-purpose computers, but in those that do, we wish to avoid the special danger that patents applied to a free program could make it
effectively proprietary. To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free.
The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow.
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Appendix E - Compliance Statements
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory
to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC 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.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of [2] dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited
per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (IC: 4216A-IR615I1 / Model: DIR-615I1) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below
with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet
aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu,
y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable.
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NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit
tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Ce dispositif a t conu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de dB [2]. Une antenne gain plus lev est strictement interdite
par les rglements d'Industrie Canada. L'impdance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms.
Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal
(ou infrieur) approuv pourl'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit
ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 4216A-IR615I1 / Model: DIR-615I1) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne
numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus
dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur.
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Preface

D-Link DIR-615 User Manual

IPv6 Manual Setup......................................... 39

Section 6 - Troubleshooting.................................... 106

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network...... 100

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Section 1 - Product Overview

D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements

CD Installation Wizard Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview

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Section 1 - Product Overview

LAN Ports (1-4)

Connects the Ethernet cable to a cable or DSL modem.

Resets the router to its original factory settings.

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Connect to Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

Section 1 - Product Overview

A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

A solid light indicates a wireless connection.

LAN LEDs (1-4)

WPS LED (button)

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A solid light indicates a wired connection.

Section 2 - Product Installation

Before You Begin

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Wireless Installation Advice

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Section 2 - Product Installation

Connecting to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

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Section 2 - Product Installation

Connecting to Another Router

To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:

Section 2 - Product Installation

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Quick Setup Wizard

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This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by step

Please wait while your router detects your internet connection

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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.

Please give your network a name using up to 32 characters.

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Web-based Configuration Utility

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Create a new password and then click Next to continue.

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