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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 1.00 January 22, 2015 Description • Initial release Trademarks D-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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents.......................................................................... 1 System Requirements.................................................................. 2 Introduction.................................................................................... 3 Features.............................................................................................
Table of Contents WPA/WPA2.............................................................................76 Windows® 7....................................................................................78 WPA/WPA2.............................................................................78 WPS...........................................................................................81 Windows Vista®.............................................................................85 WPA/WPA2.....................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents DIR-859 AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note Wi-Fi Configuration Note 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-859 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • 802.11ac, n, g, b, or a wireless or Ethernet port Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 9 or higher • Firefox® 20 or higher • Safari 5.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-859 AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router uses advanced AC technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-859 uses advanced AC to provide up to a full 1750 Mbps* 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 traffic so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio, without affecting low-priority traffic like email and web surfing.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 1 LAN Ports (1-4) 2 Internet Port 3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. 4 Power Button Press the button to power on the device. 5 WPS Button D-Link DIR-859 User Manual 2 3 4 5 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Press this button to initiate WPS with supported client devices.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 Power LED 2 Internet LED 3 WPS LED 4 WLAN LED 5 Ethernet LEDs 1-4 D-Link DIR-859 User Manual 2 3 4 5 A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 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. A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem.
Section 2 - Installation 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. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-859 on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to which the router will be mounted. Step 2 Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place. Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to the device as outlined on page 10.
Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. Modem 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. 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.
Section 2 - Installation 4. Plug one end of the included 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. 4 4 Modem INTERNET Computer DIR-859 5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes. 6.
Section 3 - Getting Started Getting Started 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 page 13. • QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your router. Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 22.
Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local/ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 22. The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
Section 3 - Getting Started If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue. 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.
Section 3 - Getting Started 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 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 the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility.
Section 3 - Getting Started At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Section 3 - Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you to install and configure your router from your mobile device. Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play. For the iTunes Store, you may also scan this code to download. For Google Play, you may also scan this code to download. Step 2 Once your app is installed, you may now configure your router. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device.
Section 3 - Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-859. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
Section 3 - Getting Started Step 6 You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band in turn; the 2.4 GHz band followed by the 5 GHz band. Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own SSID. Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password the first time it connects. Finally, tap Next to proceed.
Section 3 - Getting Started Step 8 If you wish to receive push notifications whenever a new firmware update is available, check the Notify me when new firmware is available box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
Section 3 - Getting Started Step 10 You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. If you wish to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages. Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS app.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local. Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 13), please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed.
Section 4 - Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Internet The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard (see page 13).
Section 4 - Configuration DIR-859 Click on the DIR-859 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address and IPv4/IPv6 addresses. To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. Refer to page 56.
Section 4 - Configuration Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. Name: Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device. IP Address: Enter a specific IP address for this client.
Section 4 - Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time. Refer to page 13 for details. Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options. My Internet Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.
Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic IP (DCHP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not give you an IP address to use. Host Name: The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Default Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 4 - Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity.
Section 4 - Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. PPTP Server IP Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP. Address: Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Section 4 - Configuration Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. L2TP Server IP Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP. Address: Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Section 4 - Configuration Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration DS-Lite DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration: DS-Lite Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 Configuration: address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. AFTR IPv6 If you selected Manual Configuration above, enter the AFTR IPv6 Address: address used here. B4 IPv6 Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4. My Internet Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You Connection Is: will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Auto Detection refer to page 36. For Static IPv6 refer to page 38. For Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 40.
Section 4 - Configuration Auto Detection This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Server: primary DNS server address.
Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration Static IPv6 Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Use Link-Local Enable or disable a link-local address. Address: IPv6 Address: If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Prefix If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the subnet prefix Length: length supplied by your ISP. Default Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection.
Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Server: primary DNS server address.
Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). PPPoE Session: Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and password, or Create a new session. Username: If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP here.
Section 4 - Configuration 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 Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel The user can configure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure. Remote IPv4 Enter the IPv4 remote address you will use. Address: Remote IPv6 Enter the IPv6 remote address you will use. Address: Local IPv4 Enter the IPv4 local address you will use. Address: Local IPv6 Enter the IPv6 local address you will use.
Section 4 - Configuration LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Enable Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration 6to4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. 6 to 4 Address: Displays the 6 to 4 address. 6 to 4 Relay: Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Section 4 - Configuration 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Assign IPv6 Currently unsupported. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Section 4 - Configuration Enable Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration Local Connectivity Only Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Enable ULA: Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default Checking this box will automatically configure the ULA prefix for ULA Prefix: the default setting. ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA.
Section 4 - Configuration Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options. My Internet Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. Connection Is: You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 51. For Static IP refer to page 52.
Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic IP (DCHP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not give you an IP address to use. Host Name: The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Default Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 4 - Configuration Wireless In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless to see the wireless configuration options. To configure the router’s guest zone, click the Guest Zone link. Refer to page 55 for details. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless frequency bands: Status: Enable or disable the wireless frequency band.
Section 4 - Configuration Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 69). Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration Guest Zone The guest zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. You may configure different zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click the Guest Zone link. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the 2.
Section 4 - Configuration Network This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Section 4 - Configuration DHCP Lease Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes. Time: Always Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/ Broadcast: WLAN clients. WAN Port You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Speed: Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). UPnP: Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.
Section 4 - Configuration Advanced QoS Engine This section will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine.
Section 4 - Configuration Firewall Settings The router’s firewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. In the Advanced menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Firewall Settings. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. Enable DMZ: Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This completely exposes the client to threats over the Internet, and is not recommended in ordinary situations.
Section 4 - Configuration IPSec (VPN): Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv4/IPv6 Rules The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network. To configure the IPv4 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules. To configure IPv6 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv6 Rules. To return to the main Firewall Settings page, click Security Check. To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the rules you create.
Section 4 - Configuration Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows you to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. In the Advanced menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Port Forwarding. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 4 - Configuration Website Filter The website filter settings allow you to block access to certain web sites. You can either create a list of sites to block, or create a list of sites to allow (with all other sites being blocked). In the Advanced menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Website Filter. If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible.
Section 4 - Configuration Static Routes The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes to control how data traffic is moved around your network. In the Advanced menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Static Routes. To configure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 65. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 To configure IPv6 rules, on the Static Routes page click IPv6. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear: Name: Enter a name for the rule.
Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. In the Advanced menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options. Dynamic DNS: Status: Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status.
Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 Host The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear: Host Name: Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider.
Section 4 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule Time The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone, the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and enable or disable daylight saving time. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time: Displays the current date and time of the router.
Section 4 - Configuration Schedule Some configuration rules can be set according to a pre-configured schedule. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. To return to the Time page, click Time. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done.
Section 4 - Configuration System Log The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, and sent to your email address. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click System Log. Enable Logging Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is to Syslog disabled, there will be no other options on this page. Server: Syslog Server IP Enter the IP address for the Syslog server.
Section 4 - Configuration Admin This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable remote management. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Admin. Password: Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you configure the router using a web browser.
Section 4 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the router’s current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. From the Admin page click System. To return to the Admin page, click Admin. Save Settings This option will save the current router configuration settings to a file To Local Hard on your computer. Drive: Load Settings This option will load previously saved router configuration file.
Section 4 - Configuration Upgrade This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s firmware or language pack, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware or language pack, you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade. Firmware The current firmware’s version and date will be displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Statistics. You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-859 router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you 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 (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 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 Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. 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 the one on the wireless router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-859 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 side.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-859. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router’s web UI) and click Next.
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.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 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 set up successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
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 wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router.
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 manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA 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 WPA key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPAPSK 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 settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-859. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to these examples. 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL.
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 that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power. This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your 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. Refer to the product manual for detail information on how to set it up. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. Windows® XP Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-859 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA? WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Device Interfaces • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN • Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports • 10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN port Antenna Types • Three dual-band dipole antennas Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.
Appendix D - Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Caution: Do not remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet. 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.
Appendix D - Regulatory Information Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. RF Frequency Requirements: This device is for indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz frequency ranges. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz bands.
Appendix D - Regulatory Information commission or corporation commission for information. (7) If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: (a) The telephone number that this unit is connected to, (b) The ringer equivalence number 0 (c) The USOC jack required 0 and (d) The FCC Registration Number 0 Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label.
Appendix D - Regulatory Information 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. Avertissement: (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
