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Version 19.0 | 05/10/2013
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Wireless N 300 Router
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  • Page 1 Version 19.0 | 05/10/2013 User Manual Wireless N 300 Router DIR-615...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 19.0 May 10, 2013 DIR-615 Revision S1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup ....................13 Time and Date ..............43 Wizard ..................13 Status ....................44 Local Network ..............17 Device Info ................44 LAN Interface Setup ............18 Active Client Table ..............45 DHCP Server Settings ...........19 Statistics .................46 DHCP Static IP Configuration ........20 Help ....................47 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Configure Wireless Security ..........57 Using Windows XP ..............59 ® Configure WPA-PSK ............60 Troubleshooting...............62 Wireless.Basics..............66 What is Wireless? .................67 Tips ....................69 Wireless Modes ................70 Networking.Basics............71 Check your IP address ...............71 Statically Assign an IP address ..........72 Technical.Specifications...........73 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Requirements • Firefox 3.0 or higher • Safari 3.0 or higher • Chrome 2.0 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    LAN Ports The Internet port is the The On/Off button turns Connect Ethernet devices such as connection for the Ethernet the device on or off. computers, switches, and hubs. cable to the Cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs INTERNET A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    • When running the Setup Wizard, make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

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

  • Page 12: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer. 9. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 11 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 14 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 configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-615 will run a Setup Wizard when you first use it. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Select your WAN network type, then enter your wireless SSID and key.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 17: Setup

    WAN connection manually, which will take DIR-615 you to the Setup > Internet Setup page. Setup Wizard will be explained in the next pages and Internet Setup will be explained in the Internet Setup section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Select the connection type for your WAN and click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password twice and click Next to continue. Click the Account Validate button to validate the account. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 20/40MHz. For the others, 20MHz is the only option. Disable You can also choose to not use security by selecting this, Security: but this is not recommended. WPA/WPA2- If you select this, enter a passkey in the box below the field. Personal: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration Click Finish to complete the setup process. When the router has finished saving, the Status > Device Info window will open. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Local Network

    Use this section to configure the Router’s local network Interface: settings. DIR-615 DHCP Server Use this section to configure the DIR-615’s built-in DHCP Settings: server settings. DHCP Use this section to add a new DHCP Static IP configuration. Static IP...

  • Page 22: Lan Interface Setup

    IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Default Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is Mask: 255.255.255.0. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

  • Page 24: Dhcp Static Ip Configuration

    The DHCP Static IP Table displays the IP reservations that have been created. To make any changes, select a reservation in the table by clicking the circle next to it and click Update. To delete a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Setup

    Click this to specify a DNS Server. You can enter up to three Manually: DNS servers. MAC Clone Select the default MAC address, the PC’s, or enter it manually. When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Apply Changes button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically. Automatically: Set DNS Click this to specify a DNS Server. You can enter up to three DNS servers. Manually: When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Apply Changes button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless

    20/40MHz. For the others, 20MHz is the only option. Select the maximum transmission rate for the wireless Transmission network. Rate: Security Select a wireless security encryption option. You can also Options: choose to not use one by selecting None, but this is not recommended. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Select up to four WEP keys. Encryption (WEP) Key: If you have selected any WPA option, the following setting will appear. Pre-shared Enter a pre-shared key. Key: Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wi-Fi Protected (Wps) Setup

    Enter the PIN for the wireless NIC and click Start PIN. If successful, you will then be taken to another screen and a message will tell you to run WPS in the client device within 2 minutes. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Advanced Wireless

    The preamble type defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the Router and roaming wireless adapters. Use the radio buttons to enable or disable HT20/40 HT20/40 Coexistence. Coexistence: Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 31 WLAN. Click the Add button when you are done. This will add the device’s MAC Address to the table above. Click the Delete button and the button in the Select field to delete the device. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wireless Repeater

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Repeater This page allows you to configure wireless repeater settings for the DIR-615. Repeater Enabled: Enable wireless on your network. DIR-615 SSID of AP: Click the Site Survey button to enable the router to search for nearby wireless networks. This will take about 30 seconds.
  • Page 33 Click the Apply button to save any changes made. You will be taken to the next page. You can then set up wireless security for the network. DIR-615 IP Address: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. Click the Finish button to save the configuration. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Advanced

    IP Address above. Enter the IP address range. Services Allowed: Select the type of Internet service from which packets can be allowed into the network. Click the Add button to save and add these settings to the Current ACL table. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Port Triggering

    Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. The application will then be added to the Current Portrigger Table. Click the Delete button in the Action field for an application type if you wish to delete it. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Url Block

    Click the Add Keyword button to save any changes made. The keyword will then be added to the URL Blocking Table below. To delete a keyword, select the keyword in the table and click the Delete Selected Keyword button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Dns

    Click the Add button to save any changes made. The DDNS Configuration will then be added to the Dynamic DDNS Table below. To delete an existing DDNS Configuration, select a configuration in the table and click the Remove button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Traffic Control

    Source IP: Enter the source IP. Dest IP: Enter the destination IP. Source Port: Enter the source port number if applicable. This box will be greyed out for certain protocols. Up Floor: Enter the minimum upload speed. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Click the Add button to save any changes made. The QoS Rule will then be added to the QoS Rules Table. To delete an existing QoS Rule, select it in the QoS rules Table and click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Upnp

    This page allows you to enable the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature. UPnP: Click Enable to use the UPnP feature. UPNP DIR-615 provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-615 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 42 Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. The virtual server will then be added to the Current Virtual Server Forwarding Table below. To delete or disable a virtual server, click the Delete or Disable buttons in the Action field of the virtual server in the table. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    This page allows you to reboot your system with the current setting or reset it to the factory default setting. DIR-615 Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. To reset the system to the factory default setting, click the Reset button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the Router. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http:// support.dlink.com.

  • Page 45: Backup/Restore

    Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive. To load a previously saved settings file, click the Choose File button to locate the file on your hard drive, then click the Upload button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Admin

    Select tab next to the user account in the table, edit the user settings you wish to change, and then click the Modify button. To delete an existing account, click the Select tab next to the user account in the table and then click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Time And Date

    GMT Time: This shows the current GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) time. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. To start the NTP, click the Get GMT Time button to obtain the GMT time. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Status

    Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless Configuration: settings such as SSID and Channel. Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for Configuration: the router. Click the Refresh button to view the most current information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Active Client Table

    This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients. The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables. Active Wired Client This table displays all active wired clients. DIR-615 Table: Active Wireless This table displays all active wireless clients. Client Table: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Statistics

    This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router’s WAN and LAN ports, and wireless bands. DIR-615 Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s traffic statistics. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help DIR-615 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-615 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 53: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 54 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 55 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Configure Wps

    7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure ® ® the WPS feature of the router: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click the Network option. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-615. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the Router label) or in the Setup. > Wireless.Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI and click Next. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 59 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-615 has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 60: Using Windows Vista

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the ® wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 62 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Using Windows Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 65 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 67 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
  • Page 68 • Windows ® ® Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 69 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Wireless.basics

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

  • Page 71: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 72 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 73: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places are usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 74: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-615 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 75: Networking.basics

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

  • Page 76: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step.5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Technical.specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

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