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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................4 Port Forwarding ...............................................28 Package Contents....................................................4 Application Rules .............................................29 System Requirements .............................................4 Network Filters .................................................30 Features ...........................................
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Table of Contents Wireless Security .......................................................47 What is WEP? ........................................................47 What is WPA? ........................................................48 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................49 Configure WEP ......................................................52 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) .............................53 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ....................54 Connect to
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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and Special Offers 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. System Requirements • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem ® ® • Computers with Windows , Macintosh , or Linux-based op
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Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-615 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11b/g PCI, USB and Cardbus ad
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Internet Port Power Receptor LAN Ports (1-4) The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is Receptor for the supplied power Connect Ethernet devices such as the connection for the Ethernet cable adapter. computers, switches, and hubs. to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 6
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless Status LED segment is ready. This LED blinks A blinking light indicates that the during wireless data transmission. DIR-615 is ready. Power LED Local Network LEDs Internet LED A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates a connection to an A solid light indicates connection on proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. the Internet port. This LED bl
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Section - 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. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your
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Section - 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, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your ho
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Section - Installation 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 Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown ® in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click on Start >
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Section - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the
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Section - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 16. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 49. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 1
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Section - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 1
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Section - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Stat
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Section - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. If you selected Big Pond, select your authentication server from the drop down menu. You will also need to enter your Big Pond username and password. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please
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Section - Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Rout
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Section - 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 your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu. Connection: Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP
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Section - Configuration Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Subnet Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server
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Section - Configuration Internet Setup L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only). L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask su
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Section - Configuration Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format. IP Address: Ent
