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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 Description • Updated for revision C1 3.0 July 23, 2008 • Added IPv6 Support 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. All other company or product names menti
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface............................................................................i L2TP .............................................................24 Manual Revisions ..................................................... i Static IP Address ..........................................26 Trademarks ............................................................... i Wireless Settings .............................................27 Manual Wireless Network Setup .
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Table of Contents DHCPv6 (Stateful) ........................................52 Connect.to.a.Wireless.Network.................................87 ® DHCPv6 (Stateless) .....................................53 Using Windows Vista ............................................87 IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful) ..........................54 Configure WPA/WPA2 ......................................88 IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateless) ........................56 Connect Using WCN 2.0 ..................................9
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Secton 1 - Product Overvew Product Overview Package Contents D-Link.DIR-615.Wireless.N.Router Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual 1
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Secton 1 - Product Overvew System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network.Requirements • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer.with.the.following: ® • Windows , Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser.Requirements: • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Web-based.Configuration. • Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher Utility.Requirements • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock
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Secton 1 - Product Overvew 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.802.11g.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. •.Advanced.Firewall.
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Secton 1 - Product Overvew Hardware Overview Connections Internet.Port Power.Receptor The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is Receptor for the supplied power the connection for the Ethernet cable adapter. to the cable or DSL modem. Reset LAN.Ports.(1-4) Pressing the Reset button restores the router to Connect Ethernet devices such as its original factory default settings. computers, switches, and hubs. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual
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Secton 1 - Product Overvew Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN.LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Internet.LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power.LED Local.Network.LEDs. A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. power supply. This LED blinks during data t
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Secton - Installat on 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. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off y
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Secton - Installaton 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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Secton - Installaton Network Diagram D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual
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Secton - Installaton Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer. 3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it int
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Secton - Installat on Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: ™ • Disable UPnP • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. To connect to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Plug the po
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Secton - Installat on 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer t
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Secton - Installaton 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. You may manually configure your router without the wizard. Refer to the next page to manually setup your router. Insert the Quick.Router.Setup.Wizard.CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown ® ® ® in Windows XP or Vista . The steps and screens are similar for
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Secton - Configurat on 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 t
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Secton - Configuraton 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 19. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual 1
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Secton - Configurat on 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. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual 15
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Secton - Configurat on Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. 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. D-Lnk DIR-615
