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2 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh,...

3 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. This cloud- enabled router can be configured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices a...

4 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-868L can provide up to a full 1750Mbps* wireless connection with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to allow separation of tra...

5 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. 2 WPS Button Press to start the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. The Internet LED will start to blink. 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Gigab...

6 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid green light indic...

7 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Before you Begin Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. • Please conf...

8 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations This 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, thickn...

9 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 2 - Installation 1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. Hardware Setup 2. 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. U...

11 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration There are several different ways you can configure 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 first time. Refer to ”Quick Setup Wizar...

12 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to contin...

13 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If 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 d...

14 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If 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 ro...

15 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static , enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi p...

19 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iOS/Android device to install and configure your router. Step 1 From 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...

20 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-862L. 2. Scan the QR code to download the SharePort Mobile app to your iOS or Android device. SharePort Mobile App 3. From your iOS mobile device, click Settings. The SharePort Mobile app will allow you ...

21 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 4. 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. 7. Click on Settings icon locate...

23 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 12. To upload a file from your mobile device to your USB drive, go to the Folder section, select Upload from the menu, (Android users may need to press a “ ... ” button to create the menu.) and then select the “ + ” at the top-right corner. Th...

24 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Leave the password blank by default. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router ( http://dlinkrouter.local. ). You may also connect by typin...

25 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to configure your connection manually and continue to the next page. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard . You...

26 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Internet Connection Setup Wizard When configuring the router for the first 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...

34 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select 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...

35 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove an...

42 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual On this page the user can configure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to configure 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...

46 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Step 2 (continued): After selecting Manual , the following page will ap- pear. On this page the user can view the wireless configuration of this router. The wireless clients should configure their wireless settings to be identical to the settings displayed on this page...

57 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual 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-862L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA ...

58 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Network Settings Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once y...

59 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-862L 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 ...

61 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the D...

62 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Storage This page allows the user to use a web browser to remotely access files stored on USB storage drive plugged into the router. You can access the storage device at http://shareport.local. when you enable SharePort Web Access The following parameters will be avail...

71 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Manual Setup There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please cont...

73 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Select Autoconfiguration (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...

76 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Select 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 e...

77 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 6 to 4 Tunneling Select 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 Rou...

79 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select 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

80 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual mydlink Settings On this page the user can configure 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 appli...

83 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This 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...

84 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Port Forwarding Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. Enter the IP address of...

85 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined 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 t...

86 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine option helps improve your network performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. The QoS section contains a queuing ...

87 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Filter Select Turn MAC Filtering Off , Allow MAC addresses listed below , or Deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer t...

88 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Access Control Click 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 approv...

90 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the rule: Enable - Check to enable the rule. Name - Enter a name for your rule. Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address. Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest Port Start - Enter the startin...

91 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Website Filtering Rule: Website URL/ Domain: Website Filters Select either DENY computers access to ONLY these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites . Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Click Save Set...

92 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the inbound filter rule. Select Allow or Deny . Check to enable rule. Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you do not want to specify an IP range. Enter the ending IP address. Enter 255.255.255.255 if you do not wan...

93 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more states per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. Enable this featur...

94 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for your route. Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address. Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route i...

95 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Set the transmit power of the antennas. This enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless specification developed to allow implementation of wireless networks in countries that cannot use the 802.11 standard. This feature...

97 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature click on Enabled . UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Checking the box will allow the DIR-862L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provi...

98 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone Check to enable the Guest Zone feature. The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active. 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 ...

99 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-862L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-862L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature. Check the box to en...

100 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Routing Check the box next to the route you wish to enable. Enter a specific name to identify this route. This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination or enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets...

101 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Ad...

102 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Displays the current date and time of the router. Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu. To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. NTP is...

103 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to SysLog Server: SysLog Server IP Address: Check this box to send th...

104 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notifications to your email address. Enable Email Notification: From Email Address: To Email Address: SMTP Server Address: SMTP ...

105 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. A file dialog will appear, allowing you to select a location and file name for the setti...

106 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Browse: Upload: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Once you have a firmware update on your computer, use this opti...

107 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu or enter the DDNS server address. Enter the Host Name that you re...

108 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping . Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping . The results of your ping attempts w...

109 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into ...

110 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This page displays the current information for the DIR-862L. 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 di...

111 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Logs Log Options: Refresh: First Page: Last Page: Previous: Next: Clear: Email Now: Save Log: You can select the types of messages that you want to display from the log. System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice...

112 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics . Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-862L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is reboote...

113 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 ...

115 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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. Wireless DIR-862L

117 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. DIR-862L

118 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support This page provides help and explanations for different sections of the firmware. DIR-862L

119 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 4 - Security Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless device...

120 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 4 - Security Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase bein...

121 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 4 - Security 3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Netw...

123 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 4 - Security WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-862L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left s...

126 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 4 - Security 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 router has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need t...

127 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network....

131 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user...

133 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK Wi-Fi password and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK ...

134 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-862L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP....

137 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say th...

138 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix A - 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-Li...

139 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? People use wireless or Wi-Fi technology as a way of connecting your computer to a network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in you...

140 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Range for Bluetooth (WPAN industry standard) is up to 30 feet away and eliminates the need for many cables. Only WLAN has the speed and wireless operation range suitable for computers transmitting larg...

141 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or in the office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to at...

142 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructu...

143 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, ...

144 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...

145 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications • LAN Interface: Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports • WAN Interface: 10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN port • Wireless Interface (2.4 GHz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n • Wireless Interface (5 GHz): IEEE...

146 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix D - Compliance Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso...

147 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual Appendix D - Compliance Statements Caution : (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i...