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Version 17.0 | 05/03/2013

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Wireless N Home Router
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 17.0 | 05/03/2013 User Manual Wireless N Home 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 17.00 May 20, 2013 • Initial Release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dynamic (Cable) .............16 Static IPv6 .................45 Static IP Address .............17 DHCP Autoconiguration ..........46 PPPoE (DSL) ..............18 PPPoE .................47 PPTP ..................19 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel ............49 L2TP ..................20 IPv6 to IPv4 (6to4) ............51 DS-Lite DHCPv6 ..............21 6rd ..................52 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Wireless Network Setup Wizard ..........74 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ........77 Conigure WPA-Personal (PSK) ..........78 Conigure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ........79 Connect to a Wireless Network ..........80 Windows® 8 ................80 WPA/WPA2 ...............80 Windows® 7 ................82 Conigure WPS ..............85 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    User Manual on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Java installed. Visit ww.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: ® ® • Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Vista CD Installation Wizard Windows ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and VOIP calling. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Connect your DSL, cable modem or other Internet connection here to provide Internet connectivity to Internet Port the router. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during Local Network LEDs data transmission. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    • When running the Setup Wizard from the included CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet, 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

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, keep in mind that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

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

    If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to “Configuration” on page 10 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started The DIR-615 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the setup wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows ®...

  • Page 14: Coniguration

    Section 3 - Coniguration 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 15: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to page 16. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. You will need this password to access the web-based configuration utility. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 17 The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. Under DNS Settings, you may need to enter the primary DNS server address provided to you by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 18 IP address, and server IP address provided to you by your ISP. Next, enter your PPTP username and password. Under DNS Settings, you may need to enter the primary DNS server address provided to you by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Under DNS Settings, you may need to enter the primary DNS server address provided to you by your ISP. Click Next to continue. The setup is now complete. Click the Connect to save your settings. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Manual Configuration

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Static Ip Address

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Pppoe (Dsl)

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Pptp

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 24: L2Tp

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Ds-Lite Dhcpv6

    Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings

    Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page 77. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-615 Channel Scan: to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
  • Page 28 DIR-615. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-615 will not be seen by site survey utilities, so you will have to manually enter the SSID of your DIR-615 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 29: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the domain name (optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Dhcp Server Settings

    IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. ” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-615. The DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Reservation

    DHCP IP address range to address the issue, which is located in the DHCP server section. The reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP reservations list. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Coniguration 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 33: Virtual Servers List

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Application Rules

    NAT (Network Address Translation). Application rules allow some of these applications to work with the DIR-615. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger Port field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.

  • Page 35: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the port forwarding 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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Qos Engine

    This is determined by your ISP. ISPs usually list speeds as a download/ upload pair. For example, 1.5 Mbps/284 Kbps. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Network Filters

    Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Schedule: Select the schedule which will dictate when the filtering rules will be effective. Click on the New Schedule button to begin the Schedule Wizard to and create a new schedule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Access Control

    Access Control Wizard. All current policies will be displayed in the policy table. To edit a policy, click on the Edit icon. To delete the policy, click on the Delete icon. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 39 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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 40 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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Website Filters

    Select Deny or Allow computers access to only these sites. Website Filter Below: Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list. below: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or deny. Domain: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon Rules List: to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Firewall Settings

    Section 3 - Coniguration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-615 offers a firewall type functionality. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) feature helps prevent malicious attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.

  • Page 44: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Enabling this feature may reduce transmission speeds when there are a number of other wireless N devices operating within the same vicinity. When disabled, the DIR-615 will drop back to the slower 20 MHz when heavy congestion is detected on the 40 MHz band.

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Add Wireless Click the Connect your Wireless Device button to be taken Station: through the steps of adding a new device. For more information on adding devices using WPS, please refer to “Configure WPS” on page 85. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Advanced Network Settings

    UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-615 to respond to pings. Blocking the ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 47: Ipv6

    Auto Detection The DIR-615 is able to automatically detect your IPv6 connection type and acquire the relevant settings from your ISP. You should only populate the other fields on this page if you are familiar with their functions, or you have been instructed to do so by your ISP.
  • Page 48 Check this box to automatically enable DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Choose either Stateful DHCPv6, SLAAC + RDNSS, or SLAAC + Type: Stateless DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Static Ipv6

    Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Choose either Stateful DHCPv6, SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Type: Stateless DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Dhcp Autoconiguration

    Enable Automatic Check this box to automatically enable DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Pppoe

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Secondary DNS Address: Enable Check this box to enable DHCP prefix delegation for each LAN on the DHCP-D: network. LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Check this box to enable automatic configuration of the DHCP prefix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Check to enable the automatic IPv6 address assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Check this box to enable automatic configuration of the DHCP prefix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Ipv6 To Ipv4 (6To4)

    Enable Automatic Check to enable the automatic IPv6 address assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 56: 6Rd

    Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN link-local address. Address: Enable Automatic Check to enable the automatic IPv6 address assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Section 3 - Coniguration Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Local Connectivity Only

    Section 3 - Coniguration Local Connectivity Only My IPv6 Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. Connection Is: LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Administrator Settings

    Inbound Filter: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-615 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface. If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked Use HTTPS, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely.

  • Page 60: Time Settings

    Used: Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second and then click Set Time. You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Syslog

    Section 3 - Coniguration SysLog The DIR-615 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.

  • Page 62: Email Settings

    This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Detail: Displays the details of the schedule you have selected. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 63: System Settings

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Click to reboot the router. Device: Clear Clicking on this button will clear any installed language packs and return Language the system language to its factory default. Pack: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 65: Ddns

    Enter the host name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account Click this button to test your DDNS account settings. Testing: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 66: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to ping, and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: To test and IPv6 address, enter an IPv6 address and click Ping Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Schedules

    Click Save to save your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make List: changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a dynamic IP address, then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
  • Page 69 SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays the multicast group IP address. Memberships: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the e-mail address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Statistics

    Section 3 - Coniguration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 72: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Wireless

    Section 3 - Coniguration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Routing Table

    Section 3 - Coniguration Routing Table This page displays the routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Coniguration IPv6 This screen will display all of your IPv6 Internet and network connection details. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Support

    Section 3 - Coniguration Support D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Wireless Security

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

  • Page 78: Wireless Network Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Network Setup Wizard To set up your wireless network and implement wireless security features, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Select Automatically assign a network key and click Next. Once this screen appears, the setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary of your wireless security settings. Click Save to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 80 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. Your setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary of your wireless security settings. Click Save to finish the wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Click Connect. Press the WPS button on your new device within 120 seconds to establish a connection. Note that this button may be a physical button on the device’s exterior, or a software button within the device’s user interface. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Conigure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Conigure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 10. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Connect To A Wireless Network

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 85 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 87 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Networking Basics” on page 103 for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 88 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 89: Conigure Wps

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-615 can be configured using Windows ® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows ® 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DIR-615: 1.

  • Page 90: D-Link Dir-615 User Manual

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-615 router. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed on router label or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router’s web user interface) and click Next.

  • Page 91: D-Link Dir-615 User Manual

    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 92: D-Link Dir-615 User Manual

    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 another wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Conigure Wpa/Wpa2

    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 95 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 96: Windows® Xp

    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 97: Conigure Wpa-Psk

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 98 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 99: 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 on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 100 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it again. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 101 TCP/IP headers. For example, let’s say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network current network (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 102 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 103: 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 and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 104 Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Tips

    Don’t let neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the relevant section in this manual detailed information on how to set it up. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 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 107: Networking Basics

    This will display also the IP address (IPv4), subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Statically Assign An Ip Address

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

  • Page 109: Technical Speciications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** Indoor use only D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

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