D Link IR845LA1 WHOLE HOME CLOUD ROUTER 2000 User Manual part 1 rev3

D Link Corporation WHOLE HOME CLOUD ROUTER 2000 part 1 rev3

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User manual part 1 rev3

Version 1.0 | 07/09/2012Whole Home Cloud Router 2000
iD-Link DIR-845L User ManualD-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.Manual RevisionsTrademarksD-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.Copyright © 2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.Revision Date Description1.0 July 6, 2012 • Initial release for Revision A1Preface
iiD-Link DIR-845L User ManualTable of ContentsPreface .......................................................................................... iManual Revisions ........................................................................................iTrademarks ....................................................................................................iProduct Overview ......................................................................1Package Contents ..................................................................................... 1System Requirements ............................................................................. 2Introduction ................................................................................................ 3Features ......................................................................................................... 4Hardware Overview ................................................................................. 5Connections .......................................................................................5LEDs ........................................................................................................6Installation ..................................................................................7Before you Begin .......................................................................................7Wireless Installation Considerations ................................................8Manual Setup.............................................................................................. 9Connect to an Existing Router ..........................................................11Conguration ...........................................................................13Quick Setup Wizard ................................................................................14QRS Mobile App ......................................................................................21D-Link® SharePort™ Plus ...........................................................22Introduction ..............................................................................................22SharePort Mobile App ..........................................................................23Web-based Conguration Utility ....................................................27Internet Connection Setup .......................................................28Internet Connection Setup Wizard ........................................29Internet (Manual) ...........................................................................35Static (assigned by ISP) ..........................................................37PPPoE (DSL) .................................................................................38PPTP ................................................................................................40L2TP .................................................................................................42DS-Lite ............................................................................................44Wireless connection setup wizard .........................................45Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard ..................................................48Manual wireless network setup ..............................................49Wireless Security .............................................................................58What is WPA? ..............................................................................58Network Settings ...........................................................................59Router Settings ..........................................................................59DHCP Server Settings .............................................................60DHCP Reservation ....................................................................62Parental Control ..............................................................................63Storage ................................................................................................64Media Server .............................................................................................67IPv6 ........................................................................................................68IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ........................69IPv6 Manual Setup ...................................................................74mydlink Settings .............................................................................83Advanced ...........................................................................................86Virtual Server ..............................................................................86Port Forwarding ........................................................................87Application Rules ......................................................................88QoS Engine ..................................................................................89Network Filters ...........................................................................91Table of Contents
iiiD-Link DIR-845L User ManualTable of ContentsAccess Control ............................................................................92Website Filters ............................................................................95Inbound Filters ...........................................................................96Firewall Settings ........................................................................97Routing ..........................................................................................99Advanced Wireless ................................................................100Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................101Advanced Network Settings ............................................103Guest Zone ...............................................................................104IPv6 Firewall .............................................................................105IPv6 Routing .............................................................................106Tools ...................................................................................................107Admin ..........................................................................................107Time .............................................................................................108SysLog .........................................................................................109Email Settings ..........................................................................110System ........................................................................................111Firmware ....................................................................................112Language Pack .......................................................................112Dynamic DNS ..........................................................................113System Check ..........................................................................114Schedules ..................................................................................115Status ................................................................................................116Device Info ................................................................................116Logs ..............................................................................................117Statistics .....................................................................................118Internet Sessions ....................................................................119Routing .......................................................................................120Wireless.......................................................................................121IPv6 ...............................................................................................122IPV6 Routing ............................................................................123Support ............................................................................................124Connect a Wireless Client to your Router .......................... 125WPS Button .............................................................................................125Windows® 7 .............................................................................................126WPA/WPA2 .....................................................................................126WPS ....................................................................................................129Windows Vista® .....................................................................................133WPA/WPA2 .....................................................................................134WPS/WCN 2.0 ................................................................................136Windows® XP .........................................................................................137WPA/WPA2 .....................................................................................138Troubleshooting .................................................................... 140Wireless Basics ....................................................................... 144What is Wireless? ..................................................................................145Tips ..............................................................................................................147Wireless Modes .....................................................................................148Networking Basics ................................................................ 149Check your IP address ........................................................................149Statically Assign an IP address .......................................................150Technical Specications ....................................................... 151
1D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewProduct OverviewPackage ContentsNote: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-845L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.DIR-845L Whole Home Cloud Router 2000Ethernet CablePower AdapterCDWI-FI Conguration NoteWi-Fi Conguration Note
2D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewNetwork Requirements• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients• 10/100/1000 EthernetWeb-based Conguration Utility RequirementsComputer with the following:• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapterBrowser Requirements:• Internet Explorer 7 or higher• Firefox 3.5 or higher• Safari 4 or higher• Chrome 8 or higherWindows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.mydlink Requirements• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)• Android device (1.6 or higher)• Computer with the following browser requirements:• Internet Explorer 7 or higher• Firefox 3 or higher• Safari 5 or higher• Chrome 5 or higheriPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.System Requirements
3D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionNow you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. The cloud-enabled router can be congured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in realtime websites that are being visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app or browser.The D-Link Whole Home Router 2000 (DIR-845L) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to signicantly outperform 802.11g devices. D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more exibility to your network. With SharePort™ technology, you can connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network storage for everyone to share.With some routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless trac are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.The DIR-845L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes Dual Active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or oce.
4D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-845L provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The DIR-845L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a 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 ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-845L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-845L can securely access corporate networks.• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-845L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.Features
5D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewConnections1USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.2Reset Button Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.3LAN Ports(1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.4Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.5Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.6Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.134562
6D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewLEDs1Power LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.2Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.12
7D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationBefore you BeginInstallationThis 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. • Please congure 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 o 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.
8D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe 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, however, 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 adapter’s 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 (.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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 (sh tanks), mirrors, le 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 2.4GHz 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 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
9D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - Installation1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.Manual Setup2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage.3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.ModemUSBWPS1234INTERNETPOWERDIR-845LComputer
10D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - Installation4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. 7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. If a solid light indicates connection on the Internet port and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.USBWPS1234INTERNETPOWERINTERNETUSBWPS1234INTERNETPOWERINTERNETDIR-845LDIR-845LModemComputerModemComputer
11D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationNote: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-845L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn o’ the router (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DIR-845L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the DIR-845L before connecting it 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, enter http://dlinkrouter.local 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 checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.Connect to an Existing Router
12D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - Installation5. 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 conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s 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 (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
13D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationThere are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 14.• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to congure your router. Refer to page 21• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 27.Conguration
14D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf this is your rst time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.Click Next to continue. Quick Setup WizardIf this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter.local”. Then, press Enter.If you have already congured your settings and you would like to access the conguration utility, please refer to page 27.Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
15D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem to the Internet port and then click Try Again.If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from.Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
16D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
17D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.Click Next to continue.In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue.
18D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Save and Connect to continue.If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark.If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
19D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTo use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue.If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router.If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Sign Up to create your mydlink account.
20D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users, and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
21D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationQRS Mobile AppD-Link oers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and congure your router. Step 1From your iPad, Touch, or iPhone, go to the iTunes Store and search for ‘D-Link’. Select QRS Mobile and then download it.You may also scan this code to download.Step 2Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password.Step 3Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app and it will guide you through the installation of your router.
22D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationD-Link® SharePort™ PlusIntroductionThe D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device to your SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*. Only these devices will be supported.SharePort™ Plus enabled devices will allow multiple users to simultaneously connect to and share a USB disk drive. Install the SharePort™ Plus Utility on the computer or computers that you would like to use the USB device(s) with. Remember that the computer(s) will also need the device drivers for the USB devices connected to the router.* For devices other than USB storage, only one user can be connected to a USB device at a time. SharePort™ Plus has a printer autoconnect function to make sharing printers easy among multiple users as well as other features for sharing devices.How to setup and use this function. Please refer to the content of CD “SharePort plus manual” and install SharePort plus utility.
23D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration1. Insert your USB ash drive into DIR-845L.2. Scan the bar code to download the SharePort Mobile APP from the app store to your iPhone or iPad.SharePort Mobile App3. From your iOS mobile device, click Settings. The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access les from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable le sharing from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 68) for this app to work properly.Settings
24D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration4. Click Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password.5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon.6. The following screen will appear.
25D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration7. Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you nish, click Done to continue.8. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB ash drive.9. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB ash drive.
26D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration10. For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from your USB ash drive.11. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your les from your USB ash drive.12. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB ash drive.
27D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWeb-based Conguration UtilityLeave the password blank by default.To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router (http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1).
28D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet Connection SetupClick Manual Internet Connection Setup to congure your connection manually and continue to the next page.If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard.
29D-Link DIR-845L User ManualInternet Connection Setup WizardWhen conguring the router for the rst time, we recommend that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist user with a quick and easy method to congure the Internet Connectivity of this router.Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for re-conguration.Welcome:This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.Step 1: Set Your PasswordBy default, the D-Link Router does not have a password congured for administrator access to the Web-based conguration pages. To secure your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the spaces provided. The two passwords must match.Click Next to continue.
30D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 2: Select Your Time ZoneSelect the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is required to congure the time-based options for the router. Click Next to continue.Step 3: Internet ConnectionHere the user will be able to congure the Internet Connectivity used by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can proceed to select any of the other manual Internet Connection methods listed below.The following parameters will be available for conguration:Dynamic IP Address: Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most Cable Modems use this type of connection.PPPoE: Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a PPPoE username and password to get online. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.PPTP: Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a PPTP username and password to get online.L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet connection requires an L2TP username and password to get online.Static IP Address: Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually congured.
31D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)After selecting the Dynamic IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.The following parameters will be available for conguration:MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the Internet gateway (plugged into the Internet port of this device) here.Clone Button: If the conguration PC also acts as the Internet gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC address into the space provided. If you’re not sure, leave the MAC Address eld blank.Host Name: Enter the host name used here. You may also need to provide a Host Name. If you do not have or know this information, please contact your ISP.Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.Click Next to continue.Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following page will appear:The following parameters will be available for conguration:User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP.Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP.Click Next to continue.
32D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following page will appear:The following parameters will be available for conguration:Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual requires a Dynamic IP conguration.PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.User Name: Enter the PPTP username used here.Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.Click Next to continue.
33D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following page will appear:The following parameters will be available for conguration:Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP conguration.L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.Click Next to continue.
34D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:Setup Complete!This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the Connect button to save your settings.The following parameters will be available for conguration:IP Address: Enter the Static IP address provided by the ISP here.Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP here.Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by the ISP here.Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a func-tional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stabil-ity.Click Next to continue.
35D-Link DIR-845L User ManualInternet (Manual)On this page the user can congure the Internet Connection settings manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there a multiple parameters that can be congured regarding the Internet Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.At any given point the user can save the conguration done, on this page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button.
36D-Link DIR-845L User ManualMy Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)The default WAN conguration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the device that is connected to the Internet port. Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for conguration:Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast method to provide IP addresses.Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.Internet Connection TypeIn this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be congured and used on this router. Options to choose from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.After selecting a specic Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique elds to congure related to the specied Internet Connection type.
37D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Static IP to manually enter the IP settings supplied by your ISP.Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.My Internet Connection:IP Address:Subnet Mask:Default Gateway:DNS Servers:MTU:MAC Address:Manual Internet SetupStatic (assigned by ISP)Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s 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 elds 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.
38D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet SetupPPPoE (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 Connection: Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE usually requires a Dynamic IP conguration.IP Address: Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.Username: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP.Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP.Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.Service Name: This optional eld enables the user to enter a service name to identify this Internet connection here.Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been dened in the Schedules page.To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
39D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMaximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected, or allows the user to enter DNS IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
40D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet SetupPPTPChoose 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. My Internet Connection: Select PPTP (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usually requires a Dynamic IP conguration.PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been dened in the Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
41D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPrimary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
42D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet SetupL2TPChoose 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. My Internet Connection:Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP con-guration.L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.L2TP Gateway IP Address:Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.L2TP Server IP Address:Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been dened in the Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
43D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMaximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
44D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet SetupDS-LiteAnother Internet Connection type is DS-Lite.DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:DS-Lite Conguration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select the Manual Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address in manually.AFTR IPv6 Address: After selecting the Manual Conguration option above, the user can enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here.B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here.Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
45D-Link DIR-845L User ManualOn this page the user can congure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to congure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Lastly, the user can congure the Wireless settings manually.Wireless Settings: Wireless Connection Setup WizardThe Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to congure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended to customized the wireless network settings to t into your environment and to add higher security.Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network Name or SSID. Enter the new Network Name (SSID) in the appropriate space provided. There are seperate spaces provided for a 2.4GHz Network Name and a 5GHz Network Name.Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard congurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button.Wireless connection setup wizard
46D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients wants to connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future troubleshooting.If you want to use the same Wireless Security Password for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, tick the option provided. If not selected, you need to input two seperate Wireless Security Passwords for each individual Wireless band.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the conguration made and verify whether they are correct.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.
47D-Link DIR-845L User ManualAfter click the Save button the device will save the settings made and return to the main wireless page.End of Wizard.
48D-Link DIR-845L User ManualWireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup WizardIf your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless Device with WPS button.Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You can choose Auto if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the wireless client does not support WPS.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the Personal Identication Number (PIN) method. Using this method will prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Conguration (PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
49D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStep 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this page to user can view the wireless conguration of this router. The wireless clients should congure their wireless settings to be identical to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect to this device.Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page to view what wireless client are connected to this device.End of Wizard.Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network SetupThe manual wireless network setup option allows users to congure the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more advanced user and includes all parameters that can be congured for wireless connectivity.To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button.On this page the user can congure all the parameters related to the wireless connectivity of this router.Manual wireless network setup
50D-Link DIR-845L User ManualThe following parameters will be available for conguration:Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being congured. In this option we nd that the following parameters will be regarding the 2.4GHz band.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. 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 New Schedule to create a new schedule.Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 1. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20MHz or 20/40MHz bandwidth.Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
51D-Link DIR-845L User ManualBy default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the frequency band 2.4GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.Wireless Security Mode: WEPWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a ‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd this encryption method used today.The following parameters will be available for conguration:WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a 64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the router veries the identity of a network device that is attempting to join the wireless network. There are two types authentication for this device when using WEP. Open System allows all wireless devices to communicate with the router before they are required to provide the encryption key needed to gain access to the network. Shared Key requires any wireless device attempting to communicate with the router to provide the encryption key needed to access the network before they are allowed to communicate with the router.WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
52D-Link DIR-845L User ManualWireless Security Mode: WPA-PersonalWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security. The following parameters will be available for conguration:WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with the router only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2” option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router associates only with clients that also support WPA2 security.Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here. Options to choose from are Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
53D-Link DIR-845L User ManualWireless Security Mode: WPA-PersonalWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security. The following parameters will be available for conguration:WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with the router only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2” option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router associates only with clients that also support WPA2 security.Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here. Options to choose from are Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s IP address can be entered here.RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered here.RADIUS Server Shared Secret:Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
54D-Link DIR-845L User ManualThe following parameters will be available for conguration:Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being congured. In this option we nd that the following parameters will be regarding the 5GHz band.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. 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 New Schedule to create a new schedule.Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 36. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz, or 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth.Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
55D-Link DIR-845L User ManualBy default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the frequency band 2.4GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.Wireless Security Mode: WEPWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a ‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd this encryption method used today.The following parameters will be available for conguration:WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a 64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the router veries the identity of a network device that is attempting to join the wireless network. There are two types authentication for this device when using WEP. Open System allows all wireless devices to communicate with the router before they are required to provide the encryption key needed to gain access to the network. Shared Key requires any wireless device attempting to communicate with the router to provide the encryption key needed to access the network before they are allowed to communicate with the router.WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
56D-Link DIR-845L User ManualWireless Security Mode: WPA-PersonalWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). The following parameters will be available for conguration:WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with the router only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2” option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router associates only with clients that also support WPA2 security.Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here. Options to choose from are Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
57D-Link DIR-845L User ManualWireless Security Mode: WPA-EnterpriseWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). The following parameters will be available for conguration:WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with the router only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2” option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router associates only with clients that also support WPA2 security.Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here. Options to choose from are Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s IP address can be entered here.RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered here.RADIUS Server Shared Secret:Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
58D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-845L oers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)What is WPA?WPA (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 haven’t 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 computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple to be snied 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.
59D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.Network SettingsEnter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility.Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Enter a name for the router.Enter the Domain name (Optional).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.Router IP Address:Subnet Mask:Device Name:Local Domain:Enable DNS Relay:Router Settings
60D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDHCP Server SettingsDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-845L 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-845L. 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.Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conict. The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the router’s DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns o the broadcast ag of DHCP packets. Enabling this option will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all clients, thereby working around the problem, at the cost of increased broadcast trac on the LAN.Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to oer NetBIOS conguration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allow LAN hosts to discover all other computers within the network, e.g. within Network Neighborhood.If NetBIOS announcement is switched on, it will cause WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this setting o to congure manually.Enable DHCP Server:DHCP IP Address Range:DHCP Lease Time:Always Broadcast:NetBIOS Announcement:Learn NetBIOS from WAN:
61D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationNetBIOS Scope:NetBIOS Node:WINS IP Address:This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This allows the conguration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operate. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.This eld indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. H-Node, this indicates a Hybrid-State of operation. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode if you have congured WINS servers. M-Node (default), this indicates a Mixed-Mode of operation. First Broadcast operation is performed to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails, WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favours broadcast operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network services such as servers and printers are local to the LAN. P-Node, this indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful to force all NetBIOS operation to the congured WINS servers. You must have congured at least the primary WINS server IP to point to a working WINS server. B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation rst. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.Enter your WINS Server IP address(es).
62D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDHCP ReservationIf 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.Check this box to enable the reservation.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 Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on, click this button to populate the elds. Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations. Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address.Check to enable the reservation.Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry.Click to remove the reservation from the list.Enable:Computer Name:IP Address:MAC Address:Copy Your PC’s MAC Address:Save:DHCP Reservations List:Enable:Edit:Delete:DHCP Reservations List
63D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationParental ControlParental control is a free security option that provides Anti-Phishing to protect your Internet connection from fraud and navigation improvements such as auto-correction of common URL types.The following parameters will be available for conguration:Advanced DNS: Select this option to enable a fast and reliable DNS with minimal blocking of phishing sites only. No OpenDNS account required.OpenDNS® FamilyShield: Select this option to enable a fast and reliable DNS with non-congurable blocking of sites that are inappropriate or risky for children. No OpenDNS account required.OpenDNS® Parental Control:Select this option to enable a fast and reliable DNS with congurable content ltering and phishing protection. This option includes an OpenDNS account. Click on the ‘Manage your router’ link to navigate to the OpenDNS account website, where you can either login (if you have an existing account) or you can register a new OpenDNS account. None: Select this option to enable the option to specify the DNS servers provided via DHCP by their ISP or their own pre-ferred DNS servers.Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
64D-Link DIR-845L User ManualStorageThis page allows the user to use a web browser to remotely access les stored on an SD card or USB storage drive plugged into the router. The following parameters will be available for conguration:Enable SharePort Web Access:Tick this option to enable the share port web access feature.HTTP Access Port: Enter the HTTP Access Port number used here. By default, this value is 8181.HTTPS Access Port: Enter the HTTPS Access Port number used here. By default, this value is 4433.Allow Remote Access: Tick this option the allow remote access to this router.In the User Creation section, the user can create and modify usernames and passwords. The following parameters will be available for conguration:User Name: In the User Name eld we can enter the new username that will be created. Alternatively, if we want to modify an existing user account, select a username from the drop-down menu. It will automatically be added to the User Name eld for modication.Password: In the Password eld, the user can enter the password that will be associated with the user account.Verify Password: In the Verify Password eld, the user can re-enter the password that will be associated with the user account.Click the Add/Edit button the add a new user account or modify an existing account.
65D-Link DIR-845L User ManualIn the User List section, the user can modify or delete dierent user settings for each account. The following parameters will be available in the display.No. Displays the number of the entry in the user list.User Name: Displays the user name of the entry in the list.Access Path: Displays the access path of the entry in the list.Permission: Displays the permission settings of the entry in the list.Click the Edit icon to edit the access path and permission, for each user.Click the Delete icon to delete an account from the list. After click on the Edit button, this window will appear. The following parameters will be available for conguration:User Name: This eld will display the current user name that will be modied.Folder: This led will display the access path that this user will have access to, after logging in. Click the Browse button to navigate to a folder, located on the USB storage device.Permission: Here the user can select the appropriate permission setting for this user account. Permissions available for selection, from the drop-down menu are Read Only and Read/Write. Read Only permission will only allow this account to read data stored on the USB storage device within the con-strains of the access path specied. Read/Write permission will allow this account to read and write data to and from the USB storage device within the constrains of the access path specied.Click the Append button to add a blank account with the access path and permission specied. Click the OK button to accept the changes made for the existing account. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.
66D-Link DIR-845L User ManualIn the Number Devices section, the user can view information about the external USB storage devices inserted into the USB port of this router. The following parameters will be available in the displayNumber of Devices: This eld will display the number of USB storage devices that are attached to the USB port of the router.Device: This eld will display the USB storage device’s name.Total Space: This eld will display the total space that is available on the USB storage device attached.Free Space: This eld will display the free space that is available on the USB storage device attached.In the HTTP Storage Link section, the user can use this link to connect to the drive remotely after logging in with a user account. Notice the path of the link(s) provided will point the external interface of this router. If no DDNS account is specied on the Dynamic DNS page, the WAN IP address will be used. If, however, a DDNS account is specied, then the domain name will be used.Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
67D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMedia ServerDLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is the standard for the interoperability of Network Media Devices (NMDs). The user can enjoy multi-media applications (music, pictures and videos) on your network connected PC or media devices. The iTunes server will allow iTunes software to automatically detect and play music from the router. The shared media may not be secure. Allowing any devices to stream is recommended only on secure networks.Select to enable or disable the DLNA server.Enter the DLNA server’s name.Select to enable or disable the iTunes server.Species the folder or directory that will be shared by the iTunes/DLNA server. Select root to share all les on all volumes, or click Browse to select a specic folder.NOTE: DLNA Server :DLNA Server Name :iTUNES Server :Folder:
68D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You can use the Web-based IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually congure the connection.For the beginner user that has not congured 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.For the advanced user that has congured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually.To congure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button.
69D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 Internet Connection Setup WizardOn this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.Click 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.Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes made and return to the main page.The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found.
70D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationHowever, 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.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.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.
71D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 over PPPoEAfter selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to congure 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 conguration:PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This option will state that this connection shares it’s information with the already congured IPv6 PPPoE connection, or the user can create a new PPPoE connection here.User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. If you do not know your user name, please contact your ISP.Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP.Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional.
72D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatic IPv6 Address ConnectionThis 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 conguration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prex Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.Use Link-Local Address:IPv6 Address:Subnet Prex Length:Default Gateway:Primary IPv6 DNS Address:Secondary IPv6 DNS Address:LAN IPv6 Address:The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when communicating with neighboring nodes on the same link. This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to communicate with each other on the LAN side.Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.Enter the WAN subnet prex length value used here.Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address conguration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prex /64 is supported in LAN.)
73D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe following parameters will be available for conguration:6rd IPv6 Prex: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prex value used here.IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.Assigned IPv6 Prex: Displays the IPv6 assigned prex value here.6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address:Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.Tunneling Connection (6rd)After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
74D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 Manual SetupThere are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconguration (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 DetectionSelect Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically congure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
75D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatic IPv6Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).My IPv6 Connection:WAN IPv6 Address Settings:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:IPv6 Address Lifetime:
76D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAutocongurationSelect Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu.Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address.Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).My IPv6 Connection:IPv6 DNS Settings:Primary/Secondary DNS Address:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:IPv6 Address Lifetime:
77D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPPPoESelect PPPoE from the drop-down menu.Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).Enter your PPPoE user name.Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address.Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.My IPv6 Connection:PPPoE:Address Mode:IP Address:User Name:Password:Service Name:Reconnection Mode:Maximum Idle Time: MTU:IPv6 DNS Settings:Primary/Secondary DNS Address:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:
78D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAutoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:IPv6 Address Lifetime:Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
79D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 in IPv4 TunnelingSelect IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).My IPv6 Connection:IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Settings:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:Pv6 Address Lifetime:
80D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6 to 4 TunnelingSelect 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).My IPv6 Connection:6 to 4 Settings:Primary/Secondary DNS Address:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:IPv6 Address Lifetime:
81D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6rdSelect 6rd from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).My IPv6 Connection:6RD Settings:LAN IPv6 Address:LAN Link-Local Address:Enable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:Router Advertisement Lifetime:
82D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu.Displays the IPv6 address of the router.My IPv6 Connection:LAN IPv6 Address Settings:Link-Local Connectivity
83D-Link DIR-845L User Manualmydlink SettingsOn this page the user can congure the mydlink™ settings for this router. This feature will allow us to use the mydlink cloud services that includes online access and management of this router through the mydlink portal website or portable device applications like iOS apps and Android applications.In the mydlink section, we can view the registration status of the mydlink account service. The mydlink Service eld will either display Registered or Non-Registered.In the Register mydlink Service section, we can register or modify a mydlink account. Click on the Register mydlink Service button to initi-ate this procedure.After clicking the Register mydlink Service button, this window will appear.Register mydlink Service Wizard: Step 1In this section we can select one of two options.• Select the ‘Yes, I have a mydlink account.’ option if you already have a mydlink account that you want to use on this router. • Select the ‘No, I want to register and login with a new mydlink account.’ option to register a new account and use it on this router.Click the Next button to proceed to the next step. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.The DIR-865L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as rmware upgrade notications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™ will notify you when an update is available for your router. You can also monitor a user’s online activity with real-time website browsing history, maintaining a safe and secure environment, especially for children at home.
84D-Link DIR-845L User ManualRegister mydlink Service Wizard: Step 2When registering a new account, the following page appears. The following parameters will be available for conguration:E-mail Address (Account Name):Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail address will also become your account name.Password: Enter your preferred password choice here.Conrm Password: Re-enter your preferred password choice here.Last Name: Enter your last name here.First Name: Enter your rst name here.Accept terms and conditions:Tick this option to accept the mydlink terms and conditions.Click the Next button to proceed to the next step. Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.When logging in with an existing account, the following page appears. The following parameters will be available for conguration:E-mail Address (Account Name):Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail address will also be your account name.Password: Enter your preferred password choice here.Click the Login button to login using these account details.Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.
85D-Link DIR-845L User ManualAt any point during this wizard, we can change the prefered language used. To change the language, select the desired language option from the Language drop-down menu, found on the top right of this page.End of Wizard
86D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the elds.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 <<. Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and 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.Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.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.Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter. You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.Name:IP Address:Private Port/Public Port:Protocol Type:Schedule:Inbound Filter:Virtual ServerAdvanced
87D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.Port ForwardingEnter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the elds.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 <<. 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: 24,1009,3000-4000The 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.Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter. You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.Name:IP Address:TCP/UDP:Schedule:Inbound Filter:
88D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-dened application from the drop-down menu and click <<.This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or Both).This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application. You may dene a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.Select the protocol of the rewall port (TCP, UDP, or Both).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.Name:Trigger:Trac Type:Firewall:Trac Type:Schedule:Application RulesSome applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-845L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” eld, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the rewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trac.The DIR-845L provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
89D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationQoS EngineThe 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 classied automatically. The QoS section contains a queuing mechanism, trac shaping and classication. It supports two kinds of queuing mechanisms. Strict Priority Queue (SPQ) and Weighted Fair Queue (WFQ). SPQ will process trac based on trac priority. Queue1 has the highest priority and Queue4 has the lowest priority. WFQ will process trac based on the queue weight. Users can congure each queue’s weight. The sum of all the queue’s weight must be 100. When surng the Internet, the system will do trac shaping based on the uplink and downlink speed. The classication rules can be used to classify trac to dierent queues, then SPQ or WFQ will do QoS based on the queue’s priority or weight.The following parameters will be available for conguration:Enable QoS: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP.Uplink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often dene speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com.Downlink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the ISP to the router. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often dene speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 1500. Alternatively you can test your downlink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com.Queue Type: Here the user can specify the queue type used. When choosing the option Strict Priority Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the internal specication for the queue ID’s listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user dened percentage in the Queue Weight column.Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed.
90D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe following parameters will be available for conguration:Checkbox: Tick this option to enable the rule specied.Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here. This name is used for identication.Queue ID: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule. Option to choose from are Highest, Higher, Normal, and Best Eort.Protocol: Select the protocol used for the application for in the drop-down menu and it will automatically place it in the Protocol eld.Local IP Range: Enter the local IP range used here. This is the IP range of you Local Area Network. The Router’s IP cannot be included in this range.Remote IP Range:Enter the remote IP range used here. This is the IP range of the public network from the Internet Port side. To apply this rule to any IP addresses from the public side, enter the range 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254.Application Port:Enter the application port number used here.Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of trac control and data priority manipulation.Queue Priority: In this column the Queue Priority used will be displayed.Queue Weight: After choosing to use the Weight Fair Queue option, under Queue Type, the user will be able to manual enter the Queue Weight for each individual Queue ID.
91D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationNetwork FiltersSelect Turn MAC Filtering O, Allow MAC addresses listed below, or Deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Congure MAC Filtering:MAC Address:DHCP Client: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.
92D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAccess ControlClick the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Add Policy: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.Click Next to continue with the wizard.Access Control Wizard
93D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter 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.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.• Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00).Select the ltering method and then click Next to continue.
94D-Link DIR-845L User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter 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.Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table.

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