D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N300 Router User Manual

User Manual for D-Link models including: DIR-615, Wireless N300 Router, N300 Router

DIR-615

User Manual

Wireless, N300, Router

User Manual

D-Link DIR-615/Z

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DIR-615 Z1 User Manual v.1.0.2 21.01.22 EN

User Manual
DIR-615
Wireless N300 Router
January 2022

DIR-615 Wireless N300 Router User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................5
Contents and Audience.......................................................5 Conventions.................................................................5 Document Structure..........................................................5
Chapter 2. Overview.............................................6
General Information.........................................................6 Specifications..............................................................7 Product Appearance.........................................................10
Upper Panel..............................................................10 Back Panel...............................................................12 Delivery Package...........................................................13
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection.........................14
Before You Begin...........................................................14 Connecting to PC...........................................................15
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................15 Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 7)........................15 Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 10).......................20 PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................24 Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 7)...........................................................24 Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 10)..........................................................27 Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................30 Web-based Interface Structure..............................................32 Home Page................................................................32
Internet Section.......................................................33 DIR-615 Section........................................................34 Wi-Fi Clients Section..................................................35 Menu Sections............................................................36 Notifications............................................................37
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface.................38
Setup Wizard...............................................................38 Selecting Operation Mode.................................................40 Router.................................................................40 Access Point or Repeater...............................................41 Changing LAN IPv4 Address................................................43 Wi-Fi Client.............................................................44 Configuring WAN Connection...............................................46 Static IPv4 Connection.................................................47 Static IPv6 Connection.................................................48 PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections.....................49 PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection.......................50 PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection......................51 PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection........................52 Configuring Wireless Network.............................................53 Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP......................................55 Changing Web-based Interface Password....................................57
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Settings / Internet........................................................59 WAN......................................................................59 Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection....................61 Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection....................64 Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........................................68 Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection...................................72 Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection.................76 VLAN.....................................................................81 DNS......................................................................83
Settings / WAN Failover....................................................85 Settings / Wireless Network................................................87 Settings / Network.........................................................94
IPv4...................................................................94 IPv6...................................................................99 Functions / Firewall......................................................102 IP Filter...............................................................102 DMZ.....................................................................105 MAC Filter..............................................................106 Websites Filter.........................................................108 DoS Protection..........................................................110 Functions / Wi-Fi.........................................................112 Client Management.......................................................112 WPS.....................................................................113 Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface............................115 Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface........................115 WMM.....................................................................116 Client..................................................................118 Client Shaping..........................................................120 Additional..............................................................122 MAC Filter..............................................................125 Functions / Advanced......................................................127 UPnP IGD................................................................127 Remote Access...........................................................128 Virtual Servers.........................................................130 TR-069 Client...........................................................133 Static Route............................................................135 Dynamic DNS.............................................................137 Bandwidth Control.......................................................138 Ports Settings..........................................................139 Redirect................................................................142 IGMP....................................................................143 ALG/Passthrough.........................................................144
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Management................................................................146 System Time.............................................................146 System Log..............................................................148 Administration..........................................................151 Telnet..................................................................153 Yandex.DNS..............................................................154 Settings..............................................................154 Devices and Rules.....................................................156 Firmware Update.........................................................158 Local Update..........................................................159 Remote Update.........................................................160 Statistics..............................................................161 Network Statistics....................................................161 Port Statistics.......................................................162 Routing Table.........................................................163 DHCP..................................................................164 Clients and Sessions....................................................165 Multicast Groups......................................................166 Diagnostics.............................................................167 Ping..................................................................167 Traceroute............................................................169
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines...............................171
Safety Rules and Conditions...............................................171 Wireless Installation Considerations......................................172
Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms.........................173
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Introduction

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DIR-615 and explains how to configure and operate it. This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts, who create an in-home local area network, and system administrators, who install and configure networks in offices.

Conventions

Example

Description

text

The body text of the manual.

Before You Begin

A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.

"Quick Installation A reference to a document. Guide"

Change

A name of a menu, menu item, control (field, checkbox, drop-down list, button, etc.).

192.168.0.1

Data that you should enter in the specified field.

! Information

An important note.

Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document. Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features, describes its appearance and the package contents. Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DIR-615 and configure a PC in order to access its webbased interface. Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail. Chapter 5 includes safety instructions and tips for networking. Chapter 6 introduces abbreviations and acronyms most commonly used in User Manuals for D-Link customer premises equipment.

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Overview

CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DIR-615 device is a wireless router with a built-in 4-port switch. It provides a fast and simple way to create a wireless and wired network at home or in an office. You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-615 to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range of professional tasks. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and other devices to your network. Using the DIR-615 device, you are able to quickly create a wireless network at home or in your office, which lets computers and mobile devices access the Internet virtually anywhere (within the operational range of your wireless network). The router can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (at the rate up to 300Mbps). The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, WPS, WMM. Support of guest Wi-Fi network allows you to create a separate wireless network with individual security settings and maximum rate limitation. Devices connected to the guest network will be able to access the Internet, but will be isolated from the devices and resources of the router's LAN. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and other devices to your network. The wireless router DIR-615 includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions minimize threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access to unwanted websites for users of your LAN. Built-in Yandex.DNS service protects against malicious and fraudulent web sites and helps to block access to adult content on children's devices. You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-615 via the user-friendly web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages). The configuration wizard allows you to quickly switch DIR-615 to one of the following modes: router (for connection to a wired or wireless ISP), access point, repeater, or client, and then configure all needed setting for operation in the selected mode in several simple steps. Also DIR-615 supports configuration and management via mobile application for Android and iPhone smartphones. You can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link update server and notifies when ready to install it.

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Specifications*
Hardware
Processor RAM Flash Interfaces LEDs
Buttons Antenna MIMO Power connector
Software
WAN connection types
Network functions

Overview
· RTL8196E (400MHz)
· 32MB, DDR SDRAM
· 4MB, SPI · 10/100BASE-TX WAN port · 4 10/100BASE-TX LAN ports · Internet · WLAN / WPS · Power · WPS/RESET button to set up wireless connection and restore factory default
settings · Two external non-detachable antennas (5dBi gain)
· 2x2
· Power input connector (DC)
· PPPoE · IPv6 PPPoE · PPPoE Dual Stack · Static IPv4 / Dynamic IPv4 · Static IPv6 / Dynamic IPv6 · PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) · PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) · PPTP/L2TP + Static IP · PPTP/L2TP + Dynamic IP · DHCP server/relay · Advanced configuration of built-in DHCP server · Stateful/Stateless mode for IPv6 address assignment, IPv6 prefix delegation · Automatic obtainment of LAN IP address (for access point/repeater/client
modes) · DNS relay · Dynamic DNS · Static IPv4/IPv6 routing · IGMP Proxy · Support of UPnP IGD · Support of VLAN · WAN ping respond · Support of SIP ALG · Support of RTSP · WAN failover · Autonegotiation of speed, duplex mode, and flow control / Manual speed and
duplex mode setup for each Ethernet port · Setup of maximum TX rate for each port of the router

* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant documentation, visit www.dlink.ru.
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Overview

Software
Firewall functions
VPN Management and monitoring

· Network Address Translation (NAT) · Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) · IPv4/IPv6 filter · MAC filter · URL filter · DMZ · Prevention of ARP and DDoS attacks · Virtual servers · Built-in Yandex.DNS web content filtering service
· IPsec/PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE pass-through · PPTP/L2TP tunnels
· Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS) · Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management · Support of D-Link Assistant application for Android and iPhone smartphones · Notification on connection problems and auto redirect to settings · Firmware update via web-based interface · Automatic notification on new firmware version · Saving/restoring configuration to/from file · Support of logging to remote host · Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual
time/date setup · Ping utility · Traceroute utility · TR-069 client · Automatic reboot on schedule

Wireless Module Parameters
Standards Frequency range The frequency range depends upon the radio frequency regulations applied in your country Wireless connection security
Advanced functions
Wireless connection rate
Transmitter output power The maximum value of the transmitter output power depends upon the radio frequency regulations applied in your country

· IEEE 802.11b/g/n
· 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz
· WEP · WPA/WPA2 (Personal/Enterprise) · filter · WPS (PBC) · Support of client mode · WMM (Wi-Fi QoS) · Information on connected Wi-Fi clients · Advanced settings · Guest Wi-Fi / support of MBSSID · Rate limitation for wireless network/separate MAC addresses · Periodic scan of channels, automatic switch to least loaded channel · Autonegotiation of channel bandwidth in accordance with environment
conditions (20/40 Coexistence) · IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps · IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps · IEEE 802.11n: from 6.5 to 300Mbps (from MCS0 to MCS15)
· 802.11b (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 15dBm at 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

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Wireless Module Parameters
Receiver sensitivity
Modulation schemes
Physical Parameters
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Operating Environment
Power Temperature Humidity

Overview
· 802.11n (typical at PER = 10% at room temperature 25 °C) HT20 -74dBm at MCS7/15 HT40 -71.5dBm at MCS7/15
· 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, and CCK · 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM · 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
· 158 x 131 x 36 mm (6.2 x 5.2 x 1.4 in)
· Output: 5V DC, 1A · Operating: from 0 to 40 °C · Storage: from -20 to 65 °C · Operating: from 10% to 90% (non-condensing) · Storage: from 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

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Product Appearance
Upper Panel

Overview

LED
Internet
WLAN / WPS

Figure 1. Upper panel view.

Mode

Description

Solid blue

The default WAN connection is on.

Fast blinking blue The router is being loaded. Slow blinking blue The firmware is being updated.

No light

· There are no WAN connections created, or · the default WAN connection is off, or · the WAN cable is not connected.

Solid blue

The router's WLAN is on.

Fast blinking blue Slow blinking blue

Data transfer through the Wi-Fi network.
Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS function.

No light

The router's WLAN is off.

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LED
Power

Mode
Solid blue No light

Description The router is powered on. The router is powered off.

Overview

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Back Panel

Overview

Figure 2. Back panel view.

Name

Description

Power connector.

LAN 1-4

4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices.

WAN

A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line (it is recommended to use the cable included in the delivery package).

WPS/RESET

A button to set up a wireless connection (the WPS function) and to restore the factory default settings.
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button and release. The WLAN / WPS LED should start blinking slowly.
To restore the factory defaults: with the device turned on, push the button, hold it for 10 seconds, and then release the button.

The device is also equipped with two external non-detachable Wi-Fi antennas.

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Delivery Package
The following should be included: · Router DIR-615 · Power adapter DC 5V/1A · Ethernet cable · "Quick Installation Guide" (brochure).
The "User Manual" and "Quick Installation Guide" documents are available on D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru).

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Begin
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary information and equipment. Computer or Mobile Device Configuration of the wireless router DIR-615 with a built-in 4-port switch (hereinafter referred to as "the router") is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is available from any operating system that supports a web browser. Also you can use D-Link Assistant application for Android or iPhone mobile devices (smartphones or tablets). PC Web Browser The following PC web browsers are recommended:
· Apple Safari 8 and later · Google Chrome 48 and later · Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and later · Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later · Mozilla Firefox 44 and later · Opera 35 and later. For successful operation, JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Make sure that JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) running on your computer. Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter) Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC). If your computer is not equipped with such a device, install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to using the router. Wireless Connection Wireless workstations from your network should be equipped with a wireless 802.11b, g, or n NIC (Wi-Fi adapter). In addition, you should specify the values of SSID, channel number and security settings defined in the web-based interface of the router for all these wireless workstations.

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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC.
2. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
Then make sure that your PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically (as DHCP client).
Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 7)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line under the Network and Internet section.)

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3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line.

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4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.

Figure 5. The Network Connections window.

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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button.

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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.

Figure 7. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window.
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 10)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the Network & Internet section.

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3. In the Change your network settings section, select the Change adapter options line.

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4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.

Figure 10. The Network Connections window.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button.

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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.

Figure 12. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the Close button in the connection properties window.
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PC with Wi-Fi Adapter
1. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
2. Make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on. As a rule, modern notebooks with built-in wireless NICs are equipped with a button or switch that turns on/off the wireless adapter (refer to your PC documents). If your PC is equipped with a pluggable wireless NIC, install the software provided with your Wi-Fi adapter.
Then make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is configured to obtain an IP address automatically (as DHCP client).
Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 7)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line under the Network and Internet section.)

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3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line.
4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Wireless Network Connection icon. Make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on, then select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
5. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button.
6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.

Figure 14. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window. 8. To open the list of available wireless networks, select the icon of the wireless network
connection and click the Connect To button or left-click the network icon in the notification area located on the right side of the taskbar.
Figure 15. The notification area of the taskbar.
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9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR-615 and click the Connect button.

Figure 16. The list of available networks.
10. In the opened window, enter the network key (see WPS PIN on the barcode label on the bottom panel of the device) in the Security key field and click the OK button.
11. Wait for about 20-30 seconds. After the connection is established, the network icon will be displayed as the signal level scale.
If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, note that
! immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified settings.

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Obtaining IP Address Automatically and to Wireless Network (OS Windows 10)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the Network & Internet section.

Connecting

Figure 17. The Windows Settings window.
3. In the Change your network settings section, select the Change adapter options line.
4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Wireless Network Connection icon. Make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on, then select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
5. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button.
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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.

Figure 18. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the Close button in the connection properties window. 8. To open the list of available wireless networks, select the icon of the wireless network
connection and click the Connect To button or left-click the network icon in the notification area located on the right side of the taskbar.
Figure 19. The notification area of the taskbar.
9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR-615 and click the Connect button.
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10. In the opened window, enter the network key (see WPS PIN on the barcode label on the bottom panel of the device) in the Security key field and click the Next button.
11. Allow or forbid your PC to be discoverable by other devices on this network (Yes / No).

Figure 21. PC discovery settings.
12. Wait for about 20-30 seconds. After the connection is established, the network icon will be displayed as a dot with curved lines indicating the signal level.
If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, note that
! immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified settings.

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Connecting to Web-based Interface
When you have configured your computer, you can access the web-based interface and configure needed parameters (create a WAN connection, change the parameters of the wireless network, specify the settings of the firewall, etc.).
For security reasons, DIR-615 with default settings cannot connect to the Internet. To get
! started, please set your own password used to access the web-based interface and, if needed, configure other settings recommended by your ISP.
Start a web browser (see the Before You Begin section, page 14). In the address bar of the web browser, enter the domain name of the router (by default, dlinkrouter.local) with a dot at the end and press the Enter key. Also you can enter the IP address of the device (by default, 192.168.0.1).

Figure 22. Connecting to the web-based interface of the DIR-615 device.
If the error "The page cannot be displayed" (or "Unable to display the page"/"Could not
! connect to remote server") occurs upon connecting to the web-based interface of the router, make sure that you have properly connected the router to your computer. If the device has not been configured previously or the default settings have been restored, after access to the web-based interface the Setup Wizard opens (see the Setup Wizard section, page 38).

Figure 23. The page for running the Setup Wizard.

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If you configured the device previously, after access to the web-based interface the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.

Figure 24. The login page.
If you enter a wrong password several times, the web-based interface will be blocked for a while. Please wait for one minute and reenter the password you specified.

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Web-based Interface Structure
Home Page
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. The page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click the sign Click to repair to go to the Settings / Internet / WAN page (for the description of the page, see the WAN section, page 59), or click Internet disconnected to run the Setup Wizard (for the description of the Wizard, see the Setup Wizard section, page 38).

Figure 25. The Home page. The device is connected to the Internet.

Figure 26. The Home page. The device is not connected to the Internet.

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Internet Section Click the Internet icon to view more details about your Internet connection.

Figure 27. The Home page. The Internet section.
Click IPv4 or IPv6 to display details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. To reconfigure the Internet settings, click Go to settings. Upon that the Settings / Internet / WAN page opens (for the description of the page, see the WAN section, page 59).
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DIR-615 Section Click the DIR-615 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

Figure 28. The Home page. The DIR-615 section.
Here you can see the router's current Wi-Fi network name, the password (click Show ( ) to display it), as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address. 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 (for the description of the page, see the Settings / Network section, page 94). To reconfigure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless Network on the menu that appears (for the description of the page, see the Settings / Wireless Network section, page 87).
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Wi-Fi Clients Section Click the Wi-Fi clients icon to view details about wireless clients connected to the router.

Figure 29. The Home page. The Wi-Fi clients section.
Here you can see all wireless clients currently connected to the router. Such devices are marked by the Connected icon ( ).

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Menu Sections
To configure the router use the menu bar in the top part of the page.
The Settings section provides you with the most essential settings. On the Setup Wizard page you can run the Setup Wizard. The Wizard allows you to configure the router for operation in the needed mode and specify all parameters necessary for getting started (for the description of the Wizard, see the Setup Wizard section, page 38).
On the Internet / WAN page you can create a connection to the Internet or reconfigure existing connections (for the description of the page, see the WAN section, page 59).
On the WAN Failover page you can enable and configure the WAN backup function (for the description of the page, see the Settings / WAN Failover section, page 85).
On the Wireless network page you can configure the basic and additional wireless networks (for the description of the page, see the Settings / Wireless Network section, page 87).
On the Network page you can configure basic parameters of the LAN interface of the router (for the description of the page, see the Settings / Network section, page 94).
The pages of the Functions / Firewall subsection are designed for configuring the firewall of the router (for the description of the pages, see the Functions / Firewall section, page 102).
The pages of the Functions / Wi-Fi subsection are designed for specifying all other settings of the router's wireless network (for the description of the pages, see the Functions / Wi-Fi section, page 112). The pages of the Functions / Advanced subsection are designed for configuring additional parameters of the router (for the description of the pages, see the Functions / Advanced section, page 127).
The pages of the Management section provide functions for managing the internal system of the router (for the description of the pages, see the Management section, page 146). And the pages of the Management / Statistics subsection display data on the current state of the router (for the description of the pages, see the Statistics section, page 161). Also the pages of the Management / Yandex.DNS subsection are designed for configuring the Yandex.DNS web content filtering service (for the description of the pages, see the Yandex.DNS section, page 154).

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Notifications
The router's web-based interface displays notifications in the top right part of the page.

Figure 30. The web-based interface notifications.
Click the icon displaying the number of notifications to view the complete list and click the relevant button.

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Configuring via Web-based Interface

CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING VIA WEB-BASED INTERFACE
Setup Wizard
To start the Setup Wizard, go to the Settings / Setup Wizard section. On the opened page, click the OK button and wait until the factory default settings are restored.

Figure 31. Restoring the default settings in the Wizard.
Click the START button.

Figure 32. Starting the Wizard.
On the opened page, click YES in order to leave the current language of the web-based interface or click NO to select another language.
Figure 33. Selecting a language.

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You can finish the wizard earlier and go to the menu of the web-based interface. To do this, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button. On the opened page, change the default settings: specify the administrator password in the User's interface password and Password confirmation fields and the name of the wireless network in the Network name (SSID) field. Then click the APPLY button.

Figure 34. Changing the default settings.
To continue the configuration of the router via the Wizard, click the CONTINUE button.

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Selecting Operation Mode
Select the needed operation mode and click the NEXT button.
Router In order to connect your device to a wired ISP, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value. Then from the Work mode list select the Router value. In this mode you can configure a WAN connection, set your own settings for the wireless network, configure LAN ports to connect an STB or VoIP phone, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.

Figure 35. Selecting an operation mode. The Router mode.
In order to connect your device to a wireless ISP (WISP), on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the WISP Repeater value. In this mode you can connect your device to another access point, configure a WAN connection, set your own settings for the wireless network, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.

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Access Point or Repeater
In order to connect your device to a wired router for adding a wireless network to the existing local network, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value. Then from the Work mode list select the Access point value. In this mode you can change the LAN IP address, set your own settings for the wireless network, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.

Figure 37. Selecting an operation mode. The Access point mode.
In order to connect your device to a wireless router for extending the range of the existing wireless network, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the Repeater value. In this mode you can change the LAN IP address, connect your device to another access point, set your own settings for the wireless network, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.

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In order to let wired PCs connected to your device access the network of a wireless router, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the Client value. In this mode you can change the LAN IP address, connect your device to another access point, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.

Figure 39. Selecting an operation mode. The Client mode.

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Changing LAN IPv4 Address
This configuration step is available for the Access point, Repeater, and Client modes. 1. Select the Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address to let DIR-615 automatically obtain the LAN IPv4 address. 2. In the Hostname field, you should specify a domain name of the router using which you can access the web-based interface after finishing the Wizard. Enter a new domain name of the router ending with .local or leave the value suggested by the router.
! In order to access the web-based interface using the domain name, in the address bar of the web browser, enter the name of the router with a dot at the end.
If you want to manually assign the LAN IPv4 address for DIR-615, do not select the Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address checkbox and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, Hostname fields and, if needed, the Gateway IP address field. Make sure that the assigned address does not coincide with the LAN IPv4 address of the router to which your device connects.

Figure 40. The page for changing the LAN IPv4 address.
3. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the previous page.
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Wi-Fi Client
This configuration step is available for the WISP Repeater, Repeater, and Client modes. 1. On the Wi-Fi lient page, click the WIRELESS NETWORKS button and select the network to which you want to connect in the opened window. When you select a network, the Network name (SSID) and BSSID fields are filled in automatically.
If you cannot find the needed network in the list, click the UPDATE LIST icon ( ).
2. If a password is needed to connect to the selected network, fill in the relevant field. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Figure 41. The page for configuring the Wi-Fi client.
If you connect to a hidden network, enter the network name to the Network name (SSID) field. Then select a needed value from the Network authentication list and then, if needed, enter the password in the relevant field.
When the Open or WEP authentication type is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page:

Parameter

Description

For Open authentication type only.
The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is Enable encryption WEP selected, the Default key ID drop-down list, the Encryption key
WEP as HEX checkbox, and four Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.

Default key ID

The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.

Encryption key WEP as Select the checkbox to set a hexadecimal number as a key for

HEX

encryption.

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Parameter

Description

Encryption key (1-4)

Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.

When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed authentication type is selected, the following fields are displayed:

Parameter

Description

Password PSK

A password for WPA encryption. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Encryption type

An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.

3. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the previous page.

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Configuring WAN Connection
This configuration step is available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes.
You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your
! Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all necessary information prior to configuring your connection. Otherwise contact your ISP.
1. On the Internet connection type page, click the SCAN button (available only for the Router mode) to automatically specify the connection type used by your ISP or manually select the needed value from the Connection type list.
2. Specify the settings necessary for the connection of the selected type. 3. If your ISP uses MAC address binding, select the Clone MAC address of your device
checkbox. 4. If the Internet access is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN checkbox and
fill in the VLAN ID field. 5. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the previous page.

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Figure 42. The page for configuring Static IPv4 WAN connection.
Fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
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Figure 43. The page for configuring Static IPv6 WAN connection.
Fill in the following fields: IP address, Prefix, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
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PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections

Figure 44. The page for configuring PPPoE WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization checkbox.
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PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection

Figure 45. The page for configuring PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization checkbox. Also fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
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PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection

Figure 46. The page for configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization checkbox. In the VPN server address field, enter the IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server.
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Figure 47. The page for configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization checkbox. In the VPN server address field, enter the IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server. Also fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
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Configuring Wireless Network
This configuration step is available for the Router, Access point, WISP Repeater, and Repeater modes.
1. On the Wireless Network 2.4 GHz page, in the Network name field, specify your own name for the wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router.
2. In the Password field, specify your own password for access to the wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router (WPS PIN of the device, see the barcode label).
3. If the router is used as a Wi-Fi client, you can specify the same parameters of the wireless network as specified for the network to which you are connecting. To do this, click the USE button (available for the WISP Repeater and Repeater modes only).
4. You can restore the parameters of the wireless network specified before resetting to factory defaults. To do this, click the RESTORE button.

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5. If you want to create an additional wireless network isolated from your LAN, select the Enable guest network checkbox (available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes only).

Figure 49. The page for configuring the wireless network.
6. In the Network name field, specify your own name for the guest wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router.
7. If you want to create a password for access to the guest wireless network, deselect the Open network checkbox and fill in the Password field.
8. If you want to limit the bandwidth of the guest wireless network, select the Enable shaping checkbox and fill in the Shaping field.
9. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to specify other settings.

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Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP
This configuration step is available for the Router mode. 1. On the IPTV page, select the Is an STB connected to the device checkbox.

Figure 50. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set-top box.
2. Select a free LAN port for connecting your set-top box. 3. If the IPTV service is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN ID checkbox
and fill in the VLAN ID field. 4. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to specify other settings.

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5. On the VoIP page, select the Is an IP phone connected to the device checkbox.

Figure 51. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an VoIP phone.
6. Select a free LAN port for connecting your IP phone. 7. If the VoIP service is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN ID checkbox
and fill in the VLAN ID field. 8. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to specify other settings.

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Changing Web-based Interface Password
On this page, you should change the default administrator password. To do this, enter a new password in the User's interface password and Password confirmation fields. You may set any password except admin. Use digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.1

Figure 52. The page for changing the web-based interface password.
Remember or write down the new password for the administrator account. In case of losing
! the new password, you can access the settings of the router only after restoring the factory default settings via the hardware WPS/RESET button. This procedure wipes out all settings that you have configured for your router. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the previous page. On the next page, check all specified settings. Also you can save a text file with parameters set by the Wizard to your PC. To do this, click the SAVE CONFIGURATION FILE button and follow the dialog box appeared. To finish the Wizard, click the APPLY button. The router will apply settings and reboot. Click the BACK button to specify other settings.
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If the Wizard has configured a WAN connection, after clicking the APPLY button, the page for checking the Internet availability opens.

Figure 53. Checking the Internet availability.
If the router has been successfully connected to the Internet, click the FINISH button. If problems appeared when connecting to the Internet, click the CHECK AGAIN button to recheck the state of the WAN connection. If problems of connection have not been solved, contact the technical support of your ISP (as a rule, the technical support phone is provided with the agreement) or the D-Link technical support. To specify other settings, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button. After clicking the ADVANCED SETTINGS button, the Home page opens (see the Home Page section, page 32).

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Settings / Internet
WAN
On the Settings / Internet / WAN page, you can create and edit connections used by the router. By default, a Dynamic IPv4 connection is configured in the system. It is assigned to the WAN port of the router.

Figure 54. The Settings / Internet / WAN page. The simplified mode.
To edit an existing connection, click the EDIT button. Change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To disconnect a connection and establish it again, click the RECONNECT button. To remove an existing connection and create a new one, click the CHANGE CONFIGURATION button. Upon that the connection creation page opens. To create several WAN connections, go to the advanced mode. To do this, click the ADVANCED MODE button.
! When connections of some types are created, the Settings / Internet / WAN page is automatically displayed in the advanced mode.
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Figure 55. The Settings / Internet / WAN page. The advanced mode.
To create a new connection, click the ADD button ( ) in the Connections List section. Upon that the connection creation page opens. To edit an existing connection, in the Connections List section, left-click the relevant line in the table. Change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To disconnect a connection and establish it again, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the RECONNECT button. To remove a connection, in the Connections List section, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the DELETE button ( ). To allow multicast traffic (e.g. streaming video) for a connection, click the IGMP link (for the description of the page, see the IGMP section, page 143). To use one of existing WAN connections as the default IPv4 or IPv6 connection, in the Default Gateway section, select the choice of the radio button which corresponds to this connection. To return to the simplified mode, click the SIMPLIFIED MODE button (the button is unavailable if several WAN connections are created).
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Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.

Figure 56. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The General Settings section.

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Interface

A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.

Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.

Enable connection

Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.

NAT

If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP requires this.

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Parameter Firewall Ping
Isolate connection

Description
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires this.

Figure 57. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Ethernet section.

Parameter

Description

Ethernet

MAC address

A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
To set the MAC address of the network interface card (of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment) as the MAC address of the WAN interface, move the Clone MAC address of your NIC switch to the right. When the switch is moved to the right, the field is unavailable for editing.
To set the router's MAC address, click the RESTORE DEFAULT MAC ADDRESS button (the button is available when the switch is moved to the right).

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

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Figure 58. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The IPv4 section.

Parameter

Description

IPv4

For Static IPv4 type

IP address

Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.

Subnet mask

Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection.

Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.

Primary DNS / Secondary DNS

Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the relevant fields.

For Dynamic IPv4 type

Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically

Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields are not available for editing.

Primary DNS / Secondary DNS

Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the relevant fields.

Vendor ID

The identifier of your ISP. Optional.

Hostname

A name of the router specified by your ISP. Optional.

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.

Figure 59. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The General Settings section.

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Interface

A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.

Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.

Enable connection

Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.

Firewall

If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.

Ping

If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.

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Parameter Isolate connection

Description
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires this.

Figure 60. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section.

Parameter

Description

Ethernet

MAC address

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

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Figure 61. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The IPv6 section.

Parameter

Description

IPv6

For Static IPv6 type

IPv6 address

Enter an IPv6 address for this WAN connection.

Prefix

The length of the subnet prefix. The value 64 is used usually.

Gateway IPv6 address

Enter an IPv6 address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.

Primary IPv6 DNS server / Secondary IPv6
DNS server

Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in the relevant fields.

For Dynamic IPv6 type

Get IPv6

Select a method for IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down list or leave the Automatically value.

Gateway by SLAAC

Move the switch to the right to automatically assign the IPv6 gateway address with help of SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration).

Gateway IPv6 address

The address of the IPv6 gateway. The field is available for editing if the Gateway by SLAAC switch is moved to the left.

Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically

Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of IPv6 DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary IPv6 DNS server and Secondary IPv6 DNS server fields are not available for editing.

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Parameter

Description

Primary IPv6 DNS server / Secondary IPv6
DNS server

Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in the relevant fields.

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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Creating PPPoE WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.

Figure 62. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The General Settings section.

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Interface

A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.

Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.

Enable connection

Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.

NAT

If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP requires this.

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Parameter Firewall Ping
Isolate connection

Figure 63. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The Ethernet section.

Parameter

Description

Ethernet

MAC address

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

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Figure 64. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The PPP section.

Parameter

Description

PPP

Without authorization Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.

Username

A username (login) to access the Internet.

Password

A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Service name

The name of the PPPoE authentication server.

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

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Parameter

Description

Authentication protocol

Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.

Keep Alive

Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available. Specify the required values.

Dial on demand

Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.

PPP IP extension

This option is used by some ISPs. Contact your ISP to clarify if this option needs to be enabled. If it is required, move the switch to the right.

PPP debug

Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging.

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button. In the simplified mode, after clicking the button, the window for creating an additional connection opens.
If your ISP offers access to local services (e.g. audio and video resources), click the CREATE CONNECTION button. On the page displayed, specify the parameters for the connection of the Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 type and click the APPLY button.
If you do not need to create an additional connection, click the SKIP button. In this case, the Settings / Internet / WAN page opens.

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Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.

Figure 65. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The General Settings section.

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.

Enable connection

Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.

NAT

If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP requires this.

Firewall

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Parameter Ping
Isolate connection

Description
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires this.

Figure 66. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The PPP section.

Parameter

Description

PPP

Without authorization

Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.

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Parameter

Description

Username

A username (login) to access the Internet.

Password

A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server.

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

Encryption protocol

Select a method of MPPE encryption. · No encryption: MPPE encryption is not applied. · MPPE 40 128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128bit key is applied. · MPPE 40 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit key is applied. · MPPE 128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 128-bit key is applied.
MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS-CHAP, MSCHAPv2, or AUTO value is selected from the Authentication protocol drop-down list.

Authentication protocol

Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.

Keep Alive

Dial on demand

Extra options

Advanced options of the pppd daemon which need to be specified for this connection. Optional.

PPP debug

Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging.

Enable MPPC

(Microsoft Point-to-Point Compression) For the PPTP type only. Move the switch to the right if it is necessary to use the data compression function in order to configure the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the function.

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When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
After clicking the button, the window for additional configuration of the connection opens.
If you want to use this WAN connection to access the Internet, select the to the Internet choice of the radio button. Then select an existing connection which will be used to access the PPTP/L2TP server and click the CONTINUE button; or select the create a new connection choice of the radio button and click the CREATE CONNECTION button.
If you have already configured the connection to the Internet and you want to use this WAN connection only to connect to the virtual private network, select the to the virtual private network choice of the radio button and click the CONTINUE button.

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Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.

Figure 67. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The General Settings section.

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Interface

A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.

Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.

Enable connection

Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.

NAT

For the PPPoE Dual Stack type only.
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP requires this.

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Parameter Ping
Isolate connection

Figure 68. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section.

Parameter

Description

Ethernet

MAC address

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

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Figure 69. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The PPP section.

Parameter

Description

PPP

Without authorization

Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.

Username

A username (login) to access the Internet.

Password

A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Service name

The name of the PPPoE authentication server.

MTU

The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.

Authentication protocol

Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.

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Parameter Keep Alive
Dial on demand PPP IP extension
PPP debug

Description
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available. Specify the required values.
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
This option is used by some ISPs. Contact your ISP to clarify if this option needs to be enabled. If it is required, move the switch to the right.
Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging.

Figure 70. The page for creating a new PPPoE Pv6 connection. The IPv6 section.

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Parameter

Description

IPv6

Get IPv6

Select a method for IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down list or leave the Automatically value.

Gateway by SLAAC

Move the switch to the right to automatically assign the IPv6 gateway address with help of SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration).

Gateway IPv6 address

The address of the IPv6 gateway. The field is available for editing if the Gateway by SLAAC switch is moved to the left.

Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically

Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of IPv6 DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary IPv6 DNS server and Secondary IPv6 DNS server fields are not available for editing.

Primary IPv6 DNS server / Secondary
IPv6 DNS server

Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in the relevant fields.

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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VLAN
On the Settings / Internet / VLAN page, you can edit existing and create new virtual networks (VLAN), e.g., for distinguishing traffic or specifying additional WAN interfaces. By default, 2 VLANs are created in the router's system.
· lan: For the LAN interface, it includes LAN ports and Wi-Fi networks. You cannot delete this VLAN.
· wan: For the WAN interface; it includes the WAN port. You can edit or delete this VLAN.

Figure 71. The Settings / Internet / VLAN page.
In order to add untagged LAN ports or available Wi-Fi networks to an existing or new VLAN, first you need to exclude them from the lan network on this page. To do this, select the lan line. On the opened page, in the Untagged Ports section, deselect the checkbox located to the left of the relevant element, and click the APPLY button.
To create a new VLAN, click the ADD button ( ).

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You can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Name

A name for the VLAN for easier identification.

Enable

Move the switch to the right to allow using this VLAN.

Type

The type of the VLAN.
· Untagged NAT. The VLAN of this type is an external connection with address translation. It is mostly used to transmit untagged traffic. When this value is selected, the VLAN ID field and the Tagged Ports section are not displayed. Only one VLAN of this type can exist in the system.
· Tagged NAT. The VLAN of this type is an external connection with address translation. It is mostly used to connect to the Internet. Later the network which identifier is specified in the VLAN ID field is used as an interface to create a WAN connection (on the Settings / Internet / WAN page). When this value is selected, the Untagged Ports section is not displayed.
· Bridge. The VLAN of this type is a transparent connection between an internal port and an external connection. It is mostly used to connect IPTV set-top boxes.

VLAN ID

An identifier of the VLAN.

Untagged Ports

The section includes the ports and Wi-Fi networks that can be added to the VLAN. To add an element, select the checkbox located to the left of it. To remove an element, deselect the checkbox located to the left of it.

Tagged Ports

Select an available value to assign it to this VLAN. To do this, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant port.

Click the APPLY button. To edit an existing VLAN, select the relevant line in the table. On the page displayed, change the parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove an existing VLAN, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table

and click the DELETE button ( ).

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DNS
On the Settings / Internet / DNS page, you can add DNS servers to the system.

Figure 73. The Settings / Internet / DNS page.
DNS servers are used to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet (as a rule, they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator). You can specify the addresses of DNS servers manually on this page or configure the router to obtain DNS servers addresses automatically from your ISP upon installing a connection.
When you use the built-in DHCP server, the network parameters (including DNS servers)
! are distributed to clients automatically.
Specify needed settings for IPv4 in the IPv4 section and for IPv6 in the IPv6 section. If you want to configure automatic obtainment of DNS servers addresses, move the Manual switch to the left. Then move the Default gateway switch to the left and from the Interface drop-down list select a WAN connection which will be used to obtain addresses of DNS servers automatically. If you want the router to use the default WAN connection to obtain addresses of DNS servers, move the Default gateway switch to the right. Then click the APPLY button. To specify a DNS server manually, move the Manual switch to the right. In the Name Servers section of the relevant IP version, click the ADD SERVER button, and in the line displayed, enter an IP address of the DNS server. To remove a DNS server from the page, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address and then click the APPLY button.
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If needed, you can add your own address resource record. To do this, click the ADD button ( ) in the Hosts section.

Figure 74. The window for adding a DNS record.
In the IP address field, specify a host from the internal or external network. You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant IP address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). In the Name field, specify the domain name to which the specified IP address will correspond. Click the SAVE button. To edit an existing record, in the Hosts section, select the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove a record, in the Hosts section, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line
in the table and click the DELETE button ( ). After completing the work with records, click the APPLY button.

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Settings / WAN Failover
On the Settings / WAN Failover page, you can enable the WAN backup function, which provides you with uninterrupted access to the Internet. When your main connection breaks down, the router activates the backup connection; and when the main channel is recovered, the router switches to it and disconnects the reserve one.

Figure 75. The Settings / WAN Failover page.
To activate the backup function, create the main and the reserve WAN connections. After that go to the Settings / WAN Failover page, move the Enable switch to the right, and specify the needed values in the fields displayed on the page.

Parameter

Description

Basic connection

From the drop-down list, select a WAN connection which will be used as the main one.

Backup connection

From the drop-down list, select a WAN connection which will be used as the reserve one.

Test host

An IP address that the router will check for availability via ICMP ping mechanism.

A time period (in seconds) between attempts to check the status of Interval between checks the main connection. By default, the value 10 is specified.

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Parameter

Description

Timeout check

A time period (in seconds) for an attempt to check the status of the main connection. At the end of this period the router's internal system makes a decision to enable/disable the reserve channel. By default, the value 3 is specified.

Number of inspections of active connection

A number of requests that will be sent in order to analyze the status of the main connection when the connection is active (the router uses the main connection as a default gateway).

Number of inspections of inactive connection

A number of requests that will be sent in order to analyze the status of the main connection when the connection is inactive (the router uses the reserve connection as a default gateway).

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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Settings / Wireless Network
On the Settings / Wireless Network page, you can change basic parameters for the wireless interface of the router and configure the basic and additional wireless networks.

Figure 76. Basic settings of the wireless LAN.
In the Basic Settings section, the following parameters are available:

Parameter

Description

Enable Wireless

To enable Wi-Fi connection, move the switch to the right. To disable Wi-Fi connection, move the switch to the left.

Wireless mode

Operating mode of the wireless network of the router. This parameter defines standards of the devices that will be able to use your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.

Select channel automatically

Move the switch to the right to let the router itself choose the channel with the least interference.

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Parameter

Description

Enable additional channels

If the switch is moved to the left, the device automatically selects one of available standard channels. To use additional channels (the 12th and 13th), move the switch to the right.

Channel

The wireless channel number.
To select a channel manually, left-click; in the opened window, select a channel and click the SAVE button. The action is available, when the Select channel automatically switch is moved to the left.
To make the router select the currently least loaded channel, click

the Refresh icon ( ). The icon is displayed, when the Select channel automatically switch is moved to the right.

Enable periodic scanning

Move the switch to the right to let the router search for a free channel in certain periods of time. When the switch is moved to the right, the Scanning period field is available for editing.

Scanning period

Specify a period of time (in seconds) after which the router rescans channels.

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the settings of the basic wireless network, in the Wi-Fi Network section, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. Also you can create an additional wireless network. To do this, click the ADD WI-FI NETWORK button. On the opened page, specify the relevant parameters.

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Parameter

Figure 77. Creating a wireless network.
Description Wi-Fi Network

Network name (SSID) A name for the wireless network.

Hide SSID

If the switch is moved to the right, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi network. It is recommended not to hide the network in order to simplify initial configuration of the wireless network.

BSSID

The unique identifier for this wireless network. You cannot change the value of this parameter, it is determined in the device's internal settings. The field is displayed in the settings of the existing wireless network.

The maximum number of devices connected to the wireless network. Max associated clients When the value 0 is specified, the device does not limit the number
of connected clients.

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Parameter

Description

Enable shaping

Move the switch to the right to limit the maximum bandwidth of the wireless network. In the Shaping field displayed, specify the maximum value of speed (Mbps).
Move the switch to the left not to limit the maximum bandwidth.

Broadcast wireless network

If the switch is moved to the left, devices cannot connect to the wireless network. Upon that the router can connect to another access point as a wireless client.

Clients isolation

Move the switch to the right to forbid wireless clients of this wireless network to communicate to each other.

Enable guest network

This function is available for the additional network. Move the switch to the right if you want the devices connected to the additional network to be isolated from the devices and resources of the router's LAN.

In the Security Settings section, you can change security settings of the wireless network. By default, the WPA2-PSK network authentication type of the wireless network is specified. WPS PIN from the barcode label is used as the network key.

Figure 78. Network authentication types supported by the router.
The router supports the following authentication types:

Authentication type

Description

Open WEP

Open authentication (with WEP encryption for wireless network modes not supporting 802.11n devices).
Authentication with a shared key with WEP encryption. This authentication type is not available when a mode supporting 802.11n devices is selected from the Wireless mode drop-down list on the Settings / Wireless Network page.

WPA

WPA-based authentication using a RADIUS server.

WPA-PSK

WPA-based authentication using a PSK.

WPA2

WPA2-based authentication using a RADIUS server.

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Authentication type

Description

WPA2-PSK

WPA2-based authentication using a PSK.

WPA/WPA2 mixed
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed

A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices using the WPA authentication type and devices using the WPA2 authentication type can connect to the wireless network.
A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices using the WPA-PSK authentication type and devices using the WPA2-PSK authentication type can connect to the wireless network.

! The WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types require a RADIUS server.

When the Open or WEP value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page (unavailable for the wireless network operating modes which support the standard 802.11n):

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Parameter

Description

For Open authentication type only.
To activate WEP encryption, move the switch to the right. Upon that Enable encryption WEP the Default key ID drop-down list, the Encryption key WEP as
HEX switch, and four Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.

Default key ID

The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.

Encryption key WEP as Move the switch to the right to set a hexadecimal number as a key

HEX

for encryption.

Encryption key (1-4)

Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.

When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed value is selected, the following fields are displayed on the page:

Figure 80. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.

Parameter

Description

Password PSK

A password for WPA encryption. The password can contain digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.2 Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Encryption type

An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.

Group key update interval

The time period (in seconds), at the end of which a new key for WPA encryption is generated. When the value 0 is specified for this field, the key is not renewed.

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When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page:

Figure 81. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.

Parameter

Description

WPA2 Preauthentication

Move the switch to the right to activate preliminary authentication (displayed only for the WPA2 and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types).

IP address RADIUS server

The IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS server port A port of the RADIUS server.

The password which the router uses for communication with the RADIUS encryption key RADIUS server (the value of this parameter is specified in the
RADIUS server settings).

Encryption type

An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.

Group key update interval

The time period (in seconds), at the end of which a new key for WPA encryption is generated. When the value 0 is specified for this field, the key is not renewed.

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the basic or additional wireless network, left-click the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove the additional network, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the

table and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button.

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Settings / Network
To configure the router's local interface, go to the Settings / Network page.
IPv4 Go to the IPv4 tab to change IPv4 address, configure the built-in DHCP server, or specify MAC address and IP address pairs.

Figure 82. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Local IP Address section.

Parameter

Description

Local IP Address

Mode of local IP address assignment
IP address Mask
Gateway IP address

Available if the Access point, Repeater, or Client mode was selected in the Setup Wizard. Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
· Static: The IPv4 address, subnet mask, and the gateway IP address are assigned manually.
· Dynamic: The router automatically obtains these parameters from the LAN DHCP server or from the router to which it connects.
The IPv4 address of the router in the local subnet. By default, the following value is specified: 192.168.0.1.
The mask of the local subnet. By default, the following value is specified: 255.255.255.0.
Available if the Access point, Repeater, or Client mode was selected in the Setup Wizard. The gateway IPv4 address which is used by the router to connect to the Internet (e.g., for synchronizing the system time with an NTP server). Optional.

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Description The name of the device assigned to its IPv4 address in the local subnet. For Wi-Fi clients, the device is not available by the domain name, if multicasting is disabled in the additional settings of Wi-Fi.

Figure 83. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Dynamic IP Addresses section.

Parameter

Description

Dynamic IP Addresses

Mode of dynamic IP address assignment
Start IP End IP

An operating mode of the router's DHCP server.
· Disable: The router's DHCP server is disabled, clients' IP addresses are assigned manually.
· DHCP server: The router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected, the Start IP, End IP, Lease time fields and the DNS relay switch are displayed on the tab. Also when this value is selected, the DHCP Options and Static IP Addresses sections are displayed on the tab.
· DHCP relay: An external DHCP server is used to assign IP addresses to clients. When this value is selected, the External DHCP server IP and Option 82 Remote ID fields are displayed on the tab. Available if the Router or WISP Repeater mode was selected in the Setup Wizard.
The start IP address of the address range used by the DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to clients.
The end IP address of the address range used by the DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to clients.

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Parameter

Description

Lease time

The lifetime of IP addresses leased by the DHCP server. At the end of this period the leased IP address is revoked and can be distributed to another device, unless the previous device has confirmed the need to keep the address.

DNS relay

Move the switch to the right so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address of the router as the DNS server address.
Move the switch to the left so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address transmitted by the ISP or specified on the Settings / Internet / DNS page as the DNS server address.

The IP address of the external DHCP server which assigns IP addresses to the router's clients.

External DHCP server IP

To specify several IP addresses, click the ADD button, and in the line displayed, enter an IP address.

To remove the IP address, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address.

Option 82 Remote ID

The value of the Remote ID field of DHCP option 82 in accordance with RFC3046.
Do not fill in the field unless your ISP or the administrator of the external DHCP server provided this value.

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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In the DHCP Options section, you can change default values for some options of DHCP protocol (IP address, subnet mask, DNS servers) or specify additional parameters which the built-in DHCP server should send to clients to configure the local network.

Figure 84. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The section for configuring DHCP options.
To do this, click the ADD button ( ).

Figure 85. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The window for configuring a DHCP option.
In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Known DHCP options

From the drop-down list, select an option which you want to configure.

Options value

Specify the value for the selected option.

Force

Move the switch to the right to let the DHCP server send the selected option regardless of the client's request.
Move the switch to the left to let the DHCP server send the selected option only when the client requests it.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the parameters of an option, left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove the value of an option, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the

table and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button.

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In the Static IP Addresses section, you can specify MAC address and IPv4 address pairs (set a fixed IPv4 address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address). The router assigns IPv4 addresses in accordance with the specified pairs only when the DHCP server is enabled (in the Dynamic IP Addresses section, the DHCP server value is selected from the Mode of dynamic IP address assignment drop-down list).

Figure 86. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The section for creating MAC-IPv4 pairs.
To create a MAC-IPv4 pair, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window, fill in the MAC address field. You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant MAC address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Then in the IP address field, enter an IPv4 address which will be assigned to the device with the specified MAC address. In the Hostname field, specify a network name of the device for easier identification (optional). Click the APPLY button. To create MAC-IPv4 pairs for the devices connected to the router at the moment, click the KNOWN CLIENTS button. In the opened window, select the needed device and click the OK button. To view the latest list of the connected devices, click the REFRESH button. To edit the settings for an existing MAC-IPv4 pair, left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a MAC-IPv4 pair, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table
and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button. Also you can remove a pair in the editing window.

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IPv6 Go to the IPv6 tab to change or add the IPv6 address of the router, configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings, or specify MAC address and IPv6 address pairs.

Figure 87. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Local IPv6 Address section.

Parameter

Description

Local IPv6 Address

Mode of local IPv6 address assignment
IPv6 address
Prefix length

Select the needed value from the drop-down list. · Static: An IPv6 address and a prefix are specified manually. · Prefix delegation: The router requests a prefix to configure an IPv6 address from a delegating router.
The IPv6 address of the router in the local subnet. By default, the following value is specified: fd01::1. The field is available for editing if the Static value is selected from the Mode of local IPv6 address assignment drop-down list.
The length of the prefix subnet. By default, the value 64 is specified. The field is available for editing if the Static value is selected from the Mode of local IPv6 address assignment drop-down list.

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Figure 88. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section.

Parameter

Description

Dynamic IPv6 Addresses

Mode of dynamic IPv6 address assignment

Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
· Disable: Clients' IPv6 addresses are assigned manually.
· Stateful: The built-in DHCPv6 server of the router allocates addresses from the range specified in the Start IPv6 and End IPv6 fields. Also when this value is selected, the Static IP Addresses section is displayed on the tab.
· Stateless: Clients themselves configure IPv6 addresses using the prefix.

Start IPv6

The start IPv6 address of the address pool used by the DHCPv6 server to distribute addresses to clients.

End IPv6

The end IPv6 address of the address pool used by the DHCPv6 server to distribute addresses to clients.

Lease time

The lifetime of IPv6 addresses provided to clients. The field is available for editing if the Static value is selected from the Mode of local IPv6 address assignment list in the Local IPv6 Address section.

DNS relay

When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

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In the Static IP Addresses section, you can specify MAC address and IPv6 address pairs (set a fixed IPv6 address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address). The router assigns IPv6 addresses in accordance with the specified pairs only when the Stateful value is selected from the Mode of dynamic IPv6 address assignment drop-down list in the Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section.

Figure 89. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The section for creating MAC-IPv6 pairs.
To create a MAC-IPv6 pair, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window, fill in the MAC address field. You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant MAC address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Then in the IP address field, enter an IPv6 address which will be assigned to the device with the specified MAC address. In the Hostname field, specify a network name of the device for easier identification (optional). Click the APPLY button. To create MAC-IPv6 pairs for the devices connected to the router at the moment, click the KNOWN CLIENTS button. In the opened window, select the needed device and click the OK button. To view the latest list of the connected devices, click the REFRESH button. To edit the settings for an existing MAC-IPv6 pair, left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a MAC-IPv6 pair, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table
and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button. Also you can remove a pair in the editing window.

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Functions / Firewall
IP Filter
On the Functions / Firewall / IP Filter page, you can create new rules for filtering IP packets and edit or remove existing rules.

Figure 90. The Functions / Firewall / IP Filter page.
To create a new rule, click the ADD button ( ).

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You can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Enable rule

Move the switch to the right to enable the rule. Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.

Name

Enter a name for the rule for easier identification.

Action
Protocol IP version

Select an action for the rule. · Allow: Allows packet transmission in accordance with the criteria specified by the rule. · Deny: Denies packet transmission in accordance with the criteria specified by the rule.
A protocol for network packet transmission. Select a value from the drop-down list.
An IP version to which the rule will be applied. Select the relevant value from the drop-down list.

Source IP address

Set as

Select the needed value from the drop-down list.

Start IPv4 address / Start IPv6 address

The source host start IPv4 or IPv6 address.
If it is necessary to specify a single address, leave the End IPv4 address / End IPv6 address field blank.
You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant IPv4 or IPv6 address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).

End IPv4 address / End IPv6 address

The source host end IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Subnet IPv4 address / The source subnet IPv4 or IPv6 address. The field is displayed when Subnet IPv6 address the Subnet value is selected from the Set as drop-down list.

Destination IP address

Set as

Select the needed value from the drop-down list.

Start IPv4 address / Start IPv6 address

The destination host start IPv4 or IPv6 address.
If it is necessary to specify a single address, leave the End IPv4 address / End IPv6 address field blank.
You can choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant IPv4 or IPv6 address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).

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Parameter

Description

End IPv4 address / End IPv6 address

The destination host end IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Subnet IPv4 address / The destination subnet IPv4 or IPv6 address. The field is displayed Subnet IPv6 address when the Subnet value is selected from the Set as drop-down list.

Ports

Destination port

A port of the destination IP address. You can specify one port, several ports separated by a comma, or a range of ports separated by a colon.

Set source port manually

Move the switch to the right to specify a port of the source IP address manually. Upon that the Source port field is displayed.

Source port

A port of the source IP address. You can specify one port, several ports separated by a comma, or a range of ports separated by a colon.

Click the APPLY button. To edit a rule, select the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a rule, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line of the table and click

the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove a rule in the editing window.

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DMZ
A DMZ is a host or network segment located "between" internal (local) and external (global) networks. In the router, the DMZ implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from the external network to a specified host of the internal network. On the Functions / Firewall / DMZ page, you can specify the IP address of the DMZ host.

Figure 92. The Functions / Firewall / DMZ page.
To enable the DMZ, move the Enable switch to the right. Enter the IP address of a host from your network in the IP address field. To choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment, select the relevant value from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Move the Enable NAT Loopback switch to the right in order to let the users of the router's LAN access the DMZ host using the external IP address of the router or its DDNS name (if a DDNS service is configured). Users from the external network access the router using the same address (or DDNS name). Click the APPLY button. Note that when the DMZ is enabled, all traffic coming to a port of the WAN interface of the router is directed to the same port of the specified IP address. Also note that virtual servers have higher priority than the DMZ host. In other words, if there has been created a virtual server that directs traffic from external port 80 to a port of the device from the router's local network, then entering http://router_WAN_IP in the address bar, users of the external network are directed to the specified port and IP address configured for the virtual server, but not to port 80 of the device with the IP address specified on the Functions / Firewall / DMZ page. To disable the DMZ, move the Enable switch to the left and click the APPLY button.
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MAC Filter
On the Functions / Firewall / MAC Filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN.

Figure 93. The Functions / Firewall / MAC Filter page.
Select the needed action from the drop-down list in the Default mode section to configure filtering for all devices of the router's network:
· Allow: Allows access to the router's network and to the Internet for devices (the value is specified by default);
· Deny: Blocks access to the router's network for devices.
! You can use the Deny mode only if an active rule which allows access to the device's network is created on the page.
To create a rule (specify a MAC address of a device for which the specified filtering mode will be applied), click the ADD button ( ).

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In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Enable rule

Move the switch to the right to enable the rule. Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.

Action

Select an action for the rule.
· Deny: Blocks access to the Internet for the device with the specified MAC address even if the default mode allows access for all devices.
· Allow: Allows access to the router's network and to the Internet for the device with the specified MAC address even if the default mode denies access for all devices.

MAC address

The MAC address of a device from the router's LAN. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant device from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).

Hostname

The name of the device for easier identification (optional). You can specify any name.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit a rule, select the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove a rule, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line of the table and click

the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove a rule in the editing window.

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Websites Filter
On the Function / Firewall / Websites Filter page, you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites and define devices to which the specified restrictions will be applied.

Figure 95. The Function / Firewall / Websites Filter page.
To enable the filter, move the Enable switch to the right, then select a mode from the Address filtering drop-down list:
· Block listed URLs: When this value is selected, the router blocks access to all web sites specified in the Addresses section;
· Block all URLs except listed: When this value is selected, the router allows access to web sites specified in the Addresses section and blocks access to all other web sites.
To specify URL addresses to which the selected filtering mode will be applied, in the Addresses
section, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

URL address

A URL address, a part of URL address, or a keyword.

Match with template Click the SAVE button.

Select a value from the drop-down list.
· Full: The request address should exactly match the value specified in the field above.
· Begin: The request address should begin with the value specified in the field above.
· End: The request address should end with the value specified in the field above.
· Partly: The request address should contain the value specified in the field above in any part of it.

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To remove a URL address from the list, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant
address in the table and click the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove an address in the editing window. To define devices to which the specified restrictions will be applied, select a needed value from the Client filtering drop-down list.
· Devices from list: When this value is selected, the router applies restrictions only to the devices specified in the Clients section;
· All but devices from the list: When this value is selected, the router does not apply restrictions to the devices specified in the Clients section, but applies restrictions to other devices.
To add a client to the list, in the Clients section, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window, in the MAC address field, enter the MAC address of the device from the LAN. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant device from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Then specify a name of the device for easier identification in the Name field and click the SAVE button. To remove a client from the list, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant rule in the
table and click the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove a client in the editing window. After completing configuration of the filter, click the APPLY button.

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DoS Protection
On the Functions / Firewall / DoS Protection page, you can configure protection against DoS attacks of different types. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks are network attacks during which the router and devices connected to it are flooded with more requests than they can handle, which leads to significant reduce of performance or even their malfunction.

Figure 96. The Functions / Firewall / DoS Protection page.
To enable protection against DoS attacks, move the Enable switch to the right. Upon that the Persource IP Flood and Other Settings sections are displayed on the page. In the Per-source IP Flood section you can enable protection against main types of DoS attacks.

Parameter

Description

TCP/SYN

Enables protection against a flood with connection requests (TCP packets with the SYN flag).

TCP/FIN

Enables protection against a flood with requests for connection termination (TCP packets with the FIN flag).

UDP

Enables protection against a flood with UDP packets.

ICMP

Enables protection against a flood with ICMP packets.

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Move the relevant switches to the right. In the threshold field corresponding to the switch, specify the maximum number of packets which arrive from one IP address within one second. The value of the field should be greater than zero (for example, 200). Then, in the Other Settings section, move the Block source IP switch to the right, and in the Block time field, specify the time period (in seconds) during which the source IP address will be blocked. For example, you can specify 120. When the threshold value is exceeded, the source of packets will be blocked for the specified time period.
In the Other Settings section, you can activate additional protection methods.

Parameter

Description

TCP/UDP port scan

Blocks the source of TCP or UDP packets which check the ports state if the router receives more than 200 requests per second from one IP address. The source of packets will be blocked during the time period specified in the Block time field (the field is displayed if the Block source IP switch is moved to the right).
If the switch is moved to the right, the High sensitivity switch is displayed on the page. Activate the setting to let the router block the source if it sends more than 10 requests per second.

IP Land

Blocks TCP packets with the SYN flag in which the source IP address and port coincides with the destination IP address and port.

IP Spoof

Block packets in which the source IP address coincides with the router's LAN IP address.

IP TearDrop

Blocks fragmented IP packets if errors can occur upon assembling these packets.

TCP scan

Blocks TCP packets with invalid flags.

TCP/SYN with data

Blocks TCP packets with the SYN flag if they are fragmented or contain data.

UDP Bomb

Blocks UDP packets if they contain incorrect service data.

Block source IP

Move the switch to the right to block the sources of packets protection against which is activated in the Other Settings section for a certain time period. Then, in the Block time field displayed, specify the needed value (in seconds).

After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button.

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Functions / Wi-Fi
Client Management
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / Client Management page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router.

Figure 97. The page for managing the wireless clients.
If you want to disconnect a wireless device from your WLAN, select the checkbox in the line containing the MAC address of this device and click the DISCONNECT button. To view the latest data on the devices connected to the WLAN, click the REFRESH button. To view data on a connected device, left-click the line containing the MAC address of this device.

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WPS
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for configuration of the WLAN. The WPS function helps to configure the wireless network automatically. Devices connecting to the wireless network via the WPS function must support the WPS function.
! The WPS function allows adding devices only to the basic wireless network of the router.
Before using the function you need to configure one of the following authentication types:
! Open with no encryption, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed with the AES encryption method. When other security settings are specified, controls of the WPS page are not available.

Figure 98. The page for configuring the WPS function.
You can activate the WPS function via the web-based interface or the hardware WPS/RESET button on the cover of the device. To activate the WPS function via the hardware button, move the Enable WPS function with hardware button switch to the right. Then, with the device turned on, push the WPS/RESET button and release it. The WLAN / WPS LED should start blinking slowly. In addition, upon pushing the button, the wireless interface of the device is enabled if it was disabled before. If you want to disable activating the WPS function via the hardware button, move the Enable WPS function with hardware button switch to the left and make sure that the WPS function is not activated via the web-based interface. To activate the WPS function via the web-based interface, click the ENABLE WPS button.
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When the WPS function is enabled, the Information section is available on the page.

Parameter

Description

WPS state

The state of the WPS function:
· Configured (all needed settings are specified; these settings will be used upon establishing the wireless connection)
· Unconfigured (after activating the WPS function, the SSID and the encryption key will be configured automatically, the network authentication type will be changed to WPA2-PSK).

Network name (SSID) The name of the router's wireless network.

Network authentication The network authentication type specified for the wireless network.

Encryption

The encryption type specified for the wireless network.

Password PSK

The encryption password specified for the wireless network.

UPDATE

Click the button to update the data on the page.

RESET TO UNCONFIGURED

Click the button to reset the parameters of the WPS function.

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Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface
To connect to the basic wireless network via the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Click the ENABLE WPS button. 2. In the WPS Control section, click the ESTABLISH CONNECTION button. 3. Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router's WLAN. 4. Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS button on the cover of the wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN. 5. Right after that, click the CONNECT button in the web-based interface of the router.
Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface
You can use the WPS function without accessing the web-based interface of the router. To do this, you need to configure the following router's settings:
1. Specify relevant security settings for the wireless network of the router. 2. Make sure that the Enable WPS function with hardware button switch is moved to
the right. 3. Click the ENABLE WPS button. 4. Close the web-based interface (click the Logout line of the menu). Later you will be able to add wireless devices to the WLAN by pressing the WPS/RESET button of the router. 1. Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the
router's WLAN. 2. Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS button on the cover of the
wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN. 3. Press the WPS/RESET button of the router and release. The WLAN / WPS LED will start
blinking slowly.

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WMM
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / WMM page, you can enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia function. The WMM function implements the QoS features for Wi-Fi networks. It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over Wi-Fi networks by prioritizing different types of traffic. Select the needed action from the Work mode drop-down list to configure the WMM function:
· Auto: the settings of the WMM function are configured automatically (the value is specified by default).
· Manual: the settings of the WMM function are configured manually. When this value is selected, the Access Point and Station sections are displayed on the page.
· Disabled: The WMM function is disabled.

Figure 99. The page for configuring the WMM function.
! All needed settings for the WMM function are specified in the device's system. Changing parameters manually may negatively affect your WLAN! The WMM function allows assigning priorities for four Access Categories (AC): · BK (Background), low priority traffic (print jobs, file downloads, etc.). · BE (Best Effort), traffic from legacy devices or devices/applications that do not support
QoS. · VI (Video). · VO (Voice). Parameters of the Access Categories are defined for both the router itself (in the Access Point section) and wireless devices connected to it (in the Station section). To edit the parameters of an Access Category, left-click the relevant line. In the opened window, change the needed parameters.
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Figure 100. The window for changing parameters of the WMM function.

Parameter

Description

AIFSN

Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.

CWMin / CWMax

Contention Window Minimum/Contention Window Maximum. Both fields influence time delays for the relevant Access Category. The CWMax field value should not be lower, than the CWMin field value. The lower the difference between the CWMax field value and the CWMin field value, the higher is the Access Category priority.

TXOP

Transmission Opportunity. The higher the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.

ACM

Admission Control Mandatory. If the switch is moved to the right, the device cannot use the relevant Access Category.

ACK Click the SAVE button.

Acknowledgment. Answering response requests while transmitting. Displayed only in the Access Point section. If the switch is moved to the left, the router answers requests. If the switch is moved to the right, the router does not answer requests.

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Client
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / Client page, you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point or to a WISP.

Figure 101. The page for configuring the client mode.
To configure the router as a client, move the Enable switch to the right. Upon that the following fields are displayed on the page:

Parameter

Description

Broadcast wireless network 2.4 GHz

If the switch is moved to the left, devices cannot connect to the router's WLAN. Upon that the router can connect to another access point as a wireless client.

Connecting to network A method for connecting to another access point.
In the Wireless Networks section, the list of available wireless networks is displayed. To view the latest data on available wireless networks, click the UPDATE LIST button. To connect to a wireless network from the list, select the needed network. Move the Network options switch to the right to view more detailed information on the network to which the router connects. If a password is required, enter it in the relevant field. Click the CONNECT button. To connect to a hidden network, select the Connect to hidden network value from the Connecting to network drop-down list. Then enter the network name in the Network name (SSID) field. If needed, fill in the BSSID field. Then select the needed type of authentication from the Network authentication drop-down list.

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When the Open or WEP authentication type is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page:

Parameter

Description

Default key ID

The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.

Encryption key WEP as Move the switch to the right to set a hexadecimal number as a key

HEX

for encryption.

Encryption key (1-4)

Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.

When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed authentication type is selected, the following fields are displayed:

Parameter

Description

Password PSK

A password for WPA encryption. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Encryption type

An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. When connecting to a wireless access point, the wireless channel of DIR-615 will switch to the channel of the access point to which you have connected. In addition, the Connection Information section in which you can view the connection status and the network basic parameters is displayed. If you want to connect to the WISP network, after configuring the device as a client, you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient interface.

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Client Shaping
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / Client Shaping page, you can limit the maximum bandwidth of upstream and downstream traffic for each wireless client of the router by its MAC address.

Figure 102. The Functions / Wi-Fi / Client Shaping page.
If you want to limit the maximum bandwidth of traffic for the router's wireless client, create a relevant rule. To do this, click the ADD button ( ).

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In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Enabled

If the switch is moved to the right, the rule is active. Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.

MAC address

In the field, enter the MAC address to which the rule will be applied. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant device from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).

Upload

Maximum rate

Specify the maximum value of the upstream traffic rate (Mbps) or move the Not limited switch to the right not to limit the maximum bandwidth of upstream traffic.

Download

Maximum rate

Specify the maximum value of the downstream traffic rate (Mbps) or move the Not limited switch to the right not to limit the maximum bandwidth of downstream traffic.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit a rule, left-click the relevant rule. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove a rule, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click

the DELETE button ( ).

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Additional
On page of the Functions / Wi-Fi / Additional section, you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router.
! Changing parameters presented on this page may negatively affect your WLAN!

Figure 104. Additional settings of the WLAN.
The following fields are available on the page:

Parameter

Description

Bandwidth

The channel bandwidth for 802.11n standard. · 20 MHz: 802.11n clients operate at 20MHz channels. · 20/40 MHz: 802.11n clients operate at 20MHz or 40MHz channels.

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Parameter Autonegotiation 20/40 (Coexistence)
TX power Drop multicast Adaptivity mode
B/G protection
Short GI

Description
Move the switch to the right to let the router automatically choose the channel bandwidth (20MHz or 40MHz) depending on availability of other APs within its operational range (this setting can substantially lower the data transfer rate of your wireless network). The switch is displayed when the 20/40 MHz value is selected from the Bandwidth drop-down list.
The transmit power (in percentage terms) of the router.
Move the switch to the right to disable multicasting for the router's WLAN. Move the switch to the left to enable multicasting from the WAN connection selected on the Functions / Advanced / IGMP page.
Move the switch to the right to prevent your wireless network from interfering with radars and other mobile or stationary radio systems. Such a setting can slow down the router's WLAN.
The 802.11b and 802.11g protection function is used to minimize collisions between devices of your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.
· Auto: The protection function is enabled and disabled automatically depending on the state of the network (this value is recommended if your wireless local area network consists of both 802.11b and 802.11g devices).
· Always On: The protection function is always enabled (this setting can substantially lower the efficiency of your wireless network).
· Always Off: The protection function is always disabled.
Guard interval (in nanoseconds). This parameter defines the interval between symbols transmitted when the router is communicating to wireless devices.
· Enable: The router uses the 400 ns short guard interval. Only for the wireless network operating modes which support 802.11n and 802.11ac standards (see the value of the Wireless mode drop-down list on the Settings / Wireless Network page).
· Disable: The router uses the 800 ns standard guard interval.

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Parameter

Description

A method of automatic channel selection.

Method of channel auto

· BSS (by signal level) (Basic Service Set): When this value is selected, the router analyzes the signal levels of the neighboring wireless networks and selects a channel with the minimum value of the total level of interference from these networks.

select

· FA & CCA (by volume of data transmitted) (False Alarm and Clear Channel Assessment): When this value is selected, the router analyzes the volume of data transmitted

in the neighboring wireless networks and selects a channel with the minimum value of the total number of packets

transmitted in these networks upon scanning them.

Beacon period

The time interval (in milliseconds) between packets sent to synchronize the wireless network.

RTS threshold

The minimum size (in bytes) of a packet for which an RTS frame is transmitted.

Frag threshold

The maximum size (in bytes) of a non-fragmented packet. Larger packets are fragmented (divided).

DTIM period

The number of beacon frames between sending DTIM messages (messages notifying on broadcast or multicast transmission).

Station Keep Alive

The time interval (in seconds) between keep alive checks of wireless devices from your WLAN. When the value 0 is specified, the checking is disabled.

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button.

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MAC Filter
On the Functions / Wi-Fi / MAC Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN.
! It is recommended to configure the Wi-Fi MAC filter through a wired connection to DIR-615.

Figure 105. The page for configuring the MAC filter for the wireless network.
By default, the Wi-Fi MAC filter is not configured. To configure the MAC filter, first you need to create rules (specify MAC addresses of devices for which the specified filtering modes will be applied). To do this, click the ADD button ( ).
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You can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

SSID

A wireless network to which the rule will be applied. Select the needed value from the drop-down list.

MAC address

In the field, enter the MAC address of the device to which the selected filtering mode will be applied. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant device from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).

Hostname

The name of the device for easier identification (optional). You can specify any name.

Enable

If the switch is moved to the right, the rule is active. Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.

When you have configured the parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit the parameters of the existing rule, in the Filters section, left-click the needed rule. In the opened window, change the settings and click the SAVE button. To remove the rule from the page, in the Filters section, select the checkbox located to the left of

the relevant rule and click the DELETE button ( ).
After creating the rules you need to configure the filtering modes.
To open the basic or additional wireless network for the devices which MAC addresses are specified on this page and to close the wireless network for all other devices, left-click the line of the wireless network. In the opened window, move the Enable MAC filter switch to the right. Select the Allow value from the MAC filter restrict mode drop-down list and click the SAVE button.
To close the wireless network for the devices which MAC addresses are specified on this page, select the Deny value from the MAC filter restrict mode drop-down list and click the SAVE button.

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Functions / Advanced
UPnP IGD
On the Functions / Advanced / UPnP IGD page, you can enable the UPnP IGD protocol. The router uses the UPnP IGD protocol for automatic configuration of its parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router.

Figure 107. The Functions / Advanced / UPnP IGD page.
If you want to manually specify all parameters needed for network applications, click the DISABLE button. Then go to the Functions / Advanced / Virtual Servers page and specify needed settings. If you want to enable the UPnP IGD protocol in the router, click the ENABLE button.
When the protocol is enabled, the router's parameters configured automatically are displayed on the page:

Parameter

Description

Protocol

A protocol for network packet transmission.

IP address

The IP address of a client from the local area network.

Private port Public port

A port of a client's IP address to which traffic is directed from a public port of the router.
A public port of the router from which traffic is directed to a client's IP address.

Description

Information transmitted by a client's network application.

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Remote Access
On the Functions / Advanced / Remote Access page, you can configure access to the webbased interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow access to the router from the external network, create relevant rules.

Figure 108. The Functions / Advanced / Remote Access page.
To create a new rule, click the ADD button ( ).

Figure 109. The window for adding a rule for remote management.
In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Name

A name for the rule for easier identification. You can specify any name.

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Parameter

Description

Interface

From the drop-down list, select an interface (WAN connection) through which remote access to the router will operate. Leave the Automatic value to allow remote access to operate through all created WAN connections.

IP version

An IP version to which the rule will be applied. Select the relevant value from the drop-down list.

Open access from any Move the switch to the right to allow access to the router for any

external host

host. Upon that the IP address and Mask fields are not displayed.

IP address

A host or a subnet to which the rule is applied. You can specify an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Mask

For the IPv4-based network only. The mask of the subnet.

Public port

For the IPv4-based network only. An external port of the router. You can specify only one port.

Protocol

The protocol available for remote management of the router.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit a rule for remote access, left-click the relevant rule. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove a rule for remote access, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the

table and click the DELETE button ( ).

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Virtual Servers
On the Functions / Advanced / Virtual Servers page, you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the local area network.

Figure 110. The Functions / Advanced / Virtual Servers page.
To create a new virtual server, click the ADD button ( ).

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You can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

General Settings

Name Template

A name for the virtual server for easier identification. You can specify any name.
Select a virtual server template from the drop-down list, or select Custom to specify all parameters of the new virtual server manually.

Interface

A WAN connection to which this virtual server will be assigned.

Protocol NAT Loopback

A protocol that will be used by the new virtual server. Select a value from the drop-down list.
Move the switch to the right in order to let the users of the router's LAN access the local server using the external IP address of the router or its DDNS name (if a DDNS service is configured). Users from the external network access the router using the same address (or DDNS name).
Public Network Settings

Remote IP
Public port (start) / Public port (end)

Enter the IP address of the server from the external network. To add one more IP address, click the ADD REMOTE IP button and enter the address in the displayed line. To remove the IP address, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address.
A port of the router from which traffic is directed to the IP address specified in the Private IP field in the Private Network Settings section. Specify the start and the end value for the port range. If you need to specify one port, enter the needed value in the Public port (start) field and leave the Public port (end) field blank.

Private Network Settings

Private IP
Private port (start) / Private port (end)

The IP address of the server from the local area network. To choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment, select the relevant value from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
A port of the IP address specified in the Private IP field to which traffic is directed from the Public port. Specify the start and the end value for the port range. If you need to specify one port, enter the needed value in the Private port (start) field and leave the Private port (end) field blank.

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Click the APPLY button. To edit the parameters of an existing server, select the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a server, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line of the table and click
the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove a server on the editing page.

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TR-069 Client
On the Functions / Advanced / TR-069 Client page, you can configure the router for communication with a remote Auto Configuration Server (ACS). The TR-069 client is used for remote monitoring and management of the device.

Figure 112. The page for configuring the TR-069 client.
You can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Enable TR-069 client Interface

TR-069 Client
Move the switch to the right to enable the TR-069 client.
The interface which the router uses for communication with the ACS. Leave the Automatic value to let the device select the interface basing on the routing table or select another value if required by your ISP.

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Parameter

Description

Inform Settings

Move the switch to the right so the router may send reports (data on the device and network statistics) to the ACS.

Interval

Specify the time period (in seconds) between sending reports.

Auto Configuration Server Settings

URL address

The URL address of the ACS provided by the ISP.

Username

The username to connect to the ACS.

Password

The password to connect to the ACS. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Connection Request Settings

Username

The username used by the ACS to transfer a connection request to the router.

Password

The password used by the ACS. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Request port

The port used by the ACS. By default, the port 8999 is specified.

Request path

The path used by the ACS.

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button.

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Static Route
On the Functions / Advanced / Static Route page, you can specify static (fixed) routes.

Figure 113. The Functions / Advanced / Static Route page.
To specify a new route, click the ADD button ( ) in the Routes section.

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In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Protocol

An IP version.

Interface

From the drop-down list, select an interface (connection) through which the device will communicate with the remote network. If you have selected the Auto value, the router itself sets the interface according to the data on the existing dynamic routes.

Destination network

A remote network which can be accessed with help of this route. You can specify an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
The format of a host IPv6 address is 2001:db8:1234::1, the format of a subnet IPv6 address is 2001:db8:1234::/64.

For IPv4 protocol only. Destination netmask The remote network mask.

Gateway

An IP address through which the destination network can be accessed.

Metric

A metric for the route. The lower the value, the higher is the route priority. Optional.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit an existing route, select a relevant line of the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove an existing route, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table

and click the DELETE button ( ).

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Dynamic DNS
On the Functions / Advanced / Dynamic DNS page, you can define parameters of the DDNS service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses.

Figure 115. The Functions / Advanced / Dynamic DNS page.
To configure needed settings for the router, click the ADD button ( ).

Figure 116. The page for adding a DDNS service.
On the opened page, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Hostname

The full domain name registered at your DDNS provider.

DDNS service

Select a DDNS provider from the drop-down list.

Username

The username to authorize for your DDNS provider.

Password

The password to authorize for your DDNS provider. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.

Update period

An interval (in minutes) between sending data on the router's external IP address to the relevant DDNS service.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To specify other parameters for a DDNS service, select the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove settings for a DDNS service, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line

in the table and click the DELETE button ( ).

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Bandwidth Control
On the Functions / Advanced / Bandwidth Control page, you can setup the rate limit for traffic transmitted from every port of the router.

Figure 117. The Functions / Advanced / Bandwidth Control page.
By default, the rate is not limited. If you want to limit the rate for traffic transmitted from a port, select the line corresponding to this port.
Figure 118. The window for setting up rate limit.
In the opened window, move the Enable switch to the right and enter the maximum value of the transmitted traffic rate for this port in the Maximum rate field. Then click the SAVE button. If you want to remove the rate limit for this port, move the Enable switch to the left and click the SAVE button.
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Ports Settings
On the Functions / Advanced / Ports Settings page, you can configure or disable autonegotiation of speed and duplex mode or manually configure speed and duplex mode for each Ethernet port of the router. Also you can enable or disable data flow control in the autonegotiation mode. This function is used for equal load balancing in ISPs' networks. Contact your ISP to clarify if this function needs to be enabled.

Figure 119. The Functions / Advanced / Ports Settings page.
In order to configure autonegotiation or configure speed and duplex mode manually for an Ethernet port, select it in the table.
! Autonegotiation should be enabled for both devices connected to each other.
! When autonegotiation is disabled, speed and duplex mode settings for both devices connected to each other should be the same.

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Figure 120. The window for changing the settings of the router's port.
In the opened window, specify the needed parameters:

Parameter

Description

Speed

Data transfer mode.
Select the Auto value to enable autonegotiation. When this value is selected, the Autonegotiation Modes and Flow control sections are displayed.
Select the 10M-Half, 10M-Full, 100M-Half, or 100M-Full value to manually configure speed and duplex mode for the selected port:
· 10M-Half: Data transfer in just one direction at a time (data can be either sent or received) at the maximum possible rate of up to 10Mbps.
· 10M-Full: Data transfer in two directions simultaneously (data can be sent and received at the same time) at the maximum possible rate of up to 10Mbps.
· 100M-Half: Data transfer in just one direction at a time (data can be either sent or received) at the maximum possible rate of up to 100Mbps.
· 100M-Full: Data transfer in two directions simultaneously (data can be sent and received at the same time) at the maximum possible rate of up to 100Mbps.

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Parameter

Description

Autonegotiation Modes

To enable the needed data transfer modes, move relevant switches to the right.

Flow control

Symmetric flow control

Move the switch to the right to enable the flow control function for the port.
Move the switch to the left to disable the flow control function for the port.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. If in the future you need to edit the parameters of the router's port, select the port in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button.

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Redirect
On the Functions / Advanced / Redirect page, you can enable notifications on the reason of the Internet connection failure. Notifications will be displayed in the browser window when a user is attempting to open a web site on the Internet.

Figure 121. The Functions / Advanced / Redirect page.
To configure notifications, click the ENABLE button. Then, in the Reasons for Redirect section, move the needed switches to the right.

Parameter

Description

Reasons for Redirect

Physical connection error

Notifications in case of physical connection problems (the ISP's cable is not connected, an additional device needed to access the Internet is not connected).

The device is not configured

Notifications in case when the device works with default settings.

No connection

Notifications in case of problems of the default WAN connection (authorization error, the IPS's server does not respond, etc.).

When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. To disable notifications, click the DISABLE button.

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IGMP
On the Functions / Advanced / IGMP page, you can allow the router to use IGMP. IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for some applications, e.g., for streaming video, more efficiently.

Figure 122. The Functions / Advanced / IGMP page.
The following elements are available on the page:

Parameter

Description

Enable

Move the switch to the right to enable IGMP.

IGMP version

Select a version of IGMP from the drop-down list.

Interface

From the drop-down list, select a connection of the Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 type for which you need to allow multicast traffic (e.g. streaming video).

Set the address of outgoing IGMP packets
equal to 0.0.0.0

Move the switch to the right if you want all outgoing IGMP packets to have the IP address 0.0.0.0.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button.

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ALG/Passthrough
On the Functions / Advanced / ALG/Passthrough page, you can allow the router to use RTSP, enable the SIP ALG and PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP/IPsec pass through functions, and assign a higher priority for a specific type of traffic. Assigning a higher priority for a specific type of traffic allows you to allocate the router's resources for online games or IPTV services, service packet transmission, or management of the router. SIP is used for creating, modifying, and terminating communication sessions. This protocol allows telephone calls via the Internet. RTSP is used for real-time streaming multimedia data delivery. This protocol allows some applications to receive streaming audio/video from the Internet. The PPPoE pass through function allows PPPoE clients of computers from your LAN to connect to the Internet through connections of the router. The PPTP pass through, L2TP pass through and IPsec pass through functions allow VPN PPTP, L2TP and IPsec traffic to pass through the router so that clients from your LAN can establish relevant connections with remote networks.

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The following elements are available on the page:

Parameter

Description

High priority for IPTV

Move the switch to the right to assign a higher priority for IPTV traffic. Move the switch to the left so that online games traffic could have a higher priority.

Move the switch to the right to assign a higher priority for passing

High priority for service LCP and DHCP packets. Such a setting allows keeping a persistent

traffic

Internet connection at high load. It can lead to a small loss of

performance.

High priority for web interface and telnet

Move the switch to the right to assign a higher priority for packets related to Telnet and web-based management of the router at high load. It can lead to a small loss of performance.

Move the switch to the right to enable SIP. Such a setting allows

SIP

using the SIP ALG function. This function allows VoIP traffic to

pass through the NAT-enabled router.3

RTSP

Move the switch to the right to enable RTSP. Such a setting allows managing media stream: fast forward streaming audio/video, pause and start it.

PPPoE pass through

Move the switch to the right to enable the PPPoE pass through function.

IPsec pass through Move the switch to the right to enable the IPsec pass through function.

L2TP pass through

Move the switch to the right to enable the L2TP pass through function.

PPTP pass through

Move the switch to the right to enable the PPTP pass through function.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button.

3 On the Settings / Internet / WAN page, create a WAN connection, move the SIP switch to the right on the Functions / Advanced / ALG/Passthrough page, connect an Ethernet cable between a LAN port of the router and the IP phone. Specify SIP parameters on the IP phone and configure it to obtain an IP address automatically (as DHCP client).
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Management
System Time
On the Management / System Time page, you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet.

Figure 124. The Management / System Time page.
To set the system time manually, follow the next steps: 1. Move the Enable NTP switch to the left. 2. In the Time Settings section, specify needed values. To specify the time set on your PC or portable device, click the SET LOCAL TIME button. 3. Click the APPLY button. The System date and System time fields will be filled in automatically.
To enable automatic synchronization with a time server, follow the next steps: 1. Move the Enable NTP switch to the right. 2. Specify the needed NTP server or leave the value specified by default in the NTP Servers section. If you need to specify several servers, click the ADD SERVER button. 3. Select your time zone from the Main time zone drop-down list. To set the time zone in accordance with the settings of your operating system or portable device, click the DETERMINE TIMEZONE button.
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4. Click the APPLY button. The System date and System time fields will be filled in automatically.
To enable the router to automatically adjust to daylight saving time, move the Daylight saving time switch to the right. From the Daylight saving time zone drop-down list, select the time zone that will be used during summer time and specify the needed values in the Beginning of daylight saving time and End of daylight saving time sections. Click the APPLY button.
In some cases NTP servers addresses are provided by your ISP. In this case, you need to move the Get NTP server addresses using DHCP switch to the right and click the APPLY button. Contact your ISP to clarify if this setting needs to be enabled. If the Get NTP server addresses using DHCP switch is moved to the right, the NTP Servers section is not displayed.
To allow connected devices to use the IP address of the router in the local subnet as a time server, move the Run as a server for the local network switch to the right and click the APPLY button.
By default, the system is configured to automatically determine the system time synchronization interval. Upon that the Specify update period automatically switch is moved to the right. To configure the synchronization interval of the system time manually, move the Specify update period automatically switch to the left, and in the Update period field, specify the needed value (in minutes).
When the router is powered off or rebooted, the system time is reset to the default value.
! If you have set automatic synchronization for the system time, the internal clock of the device will be configured after connecting to the Internet. If you have set the system time manually, you need to set the time and date again (see above).

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System Log
On the Management / System Log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host.

Figure 125. The Management / System Log page. The Settings tab.
To enable logging of the system events, go to the Settings tab and move the Enable switch to the right. Then specify the needed parameters.

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Parameter

Description

Logging

Type

Select a type of logging from the drop-down list.
· Local: The system log is stored in the router's memory. When this value is selected, the Server and Port fields are not displayed.
· Remote: The system log is sent to the remote host specified in the Server field.
· Remote and local: The system log is stored in the router's memory and sent to the remote host specified in the Server field.

Level

Select a type of messages and alerts/notifications to be logged.

Server

The IP or URL address of the host from the local or global network, to which the system log will be sent.

Port

A port of the host specified in the Server field. By default, the value 514 is specified.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button. To disable logging of the system events, move the Enable switch to the left and click the APPLY button.

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Figure 126. The Management / System Log page. The Log tab.
To view the latest system events, click the REFRESH button. To save the system log to your PC, click the EXPORT button. The file will be stored in the download location of your web browser.

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Administration
On the Management / Administration page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET, restore the factory defaults, backup the current configuration, restore the router's configuration from a previously created file, save the changed settings to the non-volatile memory, reboot the device, change the web-based interface language, or configure automatic reboot of the device on a schedule.

Figure 127. The Management / Administration page.
In order to change the password for the administrator account, in the User section, enter a new password in the New password and Password confirmation fields. Use digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.4 Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered values. Then click the SAVE button.
Remember or write down the new password for the administrator account. In case of losing
! the new password, you can access the settings of the router only after restoring the factory default settings via the hardware WPS/RESET button. This procedure wipes out all settings that you have configured for your router. To change the web-based interface language, select the needed value from the Language dropdown list.
4 0-9, A-Z, a-z, space, !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~.
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The following buttons are also available on the page:

Control

Description

Factory

Click the button to restore the factory default settings. Also you can restore the factory defaults via the hardware WPS/RESET button (see the Back Panel section, page 12).

Backup

Click the button to save the configuration (all settings of the router) to your PC. The configuration backup will be stored in the download location of your web browser.

Restore

Click the button and follow the dialog box appeared to select a previously saved configuration file (all settings of the router) located on your PC and upload it.

Save

Click the button to save settings to the non-volatile memory.
The router saves changed settings automatically. If changed settings have not been saved automatically, a notification is displayed in the top right part of the page.

Reboot

Click the button to reboot the device. All unsaved changes will be lost after the device's reboot.

In the Idle time field specify a period of inactivity (in minutes) after which the router completes the session of the interface. By default, the value 5 is specified. Then click the SAVE button.

To configure automatic reboot of the device on a schedule, in the Automatic Reboot section, move the Enable switch to the right and specify the time period for the device's reboot (in seconds) in the Period field. Click the SAVE button.

To disable automatic reboot of the device on a schedule, in the Automatic Reboot section, move the Enable switch to the left and click the SAVE button.

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Telnet
On the Management / Telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN. Access via TELNET is disabled by default.

Figure 128. The Management / Telnet page.
To enable access via TELNET, move the Enable Telnet switch to the right. In the Port field, enter the number of the router's port through which access will be allowed (by default, the port 23 is specified). Then click the APPLY button.
To disable access via TELNET again, move the Enable Telnet switch to the left and click the APPLY button.

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Yandex.DNS
This menu is designed to configure the Yandex.DNS service. Yandex.DNS is a web content filtering service which provides the DNS server, protects a computer against malicious web sites, and blocks access to adult web sites.
Settings On the Management / Yandex.DNS / Settings page, you can enable the Yandex.DNS service and configure its operating mode.

Figure 129. The Management / Yandex.DNS / Settings page.
To get detailed information on the service, click the About Yandex.DNS link. To enable the Yandex.DNS service, move the Enable switch to the right. When the service is enabled, the Default Mode section is displayed on the page. Select the needed choice of the radio button to configure filtering for all devices of the router's network:
· Protection off: When this value is selected, the service provides the DNS server with no restrictions on access to unsafe web sites;
· Safe: When this value is selected, the service blocks access to malicious and fraudulent web sites;
· Child: When this value is selected, the service blocks access to malicious and fraudulent web sites and blocks access to adult content.
Also the selected filtering mode will be applied to all devices newly connected to the router's network.
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After specifying all needed parameters, click the APPLY button. To disable the Yandex.DNS service, move the Enable switch to the left and click the APPLY button.

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Devices and Rules
On the Management / Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page, you can specify a filtering mode for each device separately.

Figure 130. The Management / Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page.
In the Known Clients section, the devices connected to the local network of the router at the moment and their relevant filtering mode are displayed.
To create a new filtering rule for a device, click the ADD button ( ) in the Rules section, or leftclick the name of the filtering mode in the line of the device for which a rule should be created in the Known Clients section.

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In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

MAC address

IP address

The IP address of a device from the router's LAN.
To assign several fixed IP addresses to a device with a certain MAC address, click the ADD button, and in the line displayed, enter an IP address. A device of your LAN can have one IPv4 address and several IPv6 addresses.
To remove the IP address, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address.

Name

Enter a name for the rule for easier identification. Optional.

Mode

Select an operating mode of the Yandex.DNS service for this rule.
· Protection off: When this value is selected, the service provides the DNS server with no restrictions on access to unsafe web sites.
· Safe: When this value is selected, the service blocks access to malicious and fraudulent web sites.
· Child: When this value is selected, the service blocks access to malicious and fraudulent web sites and blocks access to adult content.

After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit a rule for filtering, select a relevant line of the table, in the opened window, change the needed values and click the SAVE button. To remove a rule for filtering, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant rule and click

the DELETE button ( ). Also you can remove a rule in the editing window. After completing the work with rules, click the APPLY button.

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Firmware Update
On the Management / Firmware Update page, you can update the firmware of the router and configure the automatic check for updates of the router's firmware.
! Update the firmware only when the router is connected to your PC via a wired connection.

Figure 132. The Management / Firmware Update page.
The current version of the router's firmware is displayed in the Current firmware version field.
By default, the automatic check for the router's firmware updates is enabled. If the Access point, Repeater, or Client mode was selected in the Setup Wizard, and the Static value is selected from the Mode of local IP address assignment list on the Settings / Network page, the Gateway IP address field should also be filled in on order to realize automatic check.
If a firmware update is available, a notification will be displayed in the top right corner of the page.
To disable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote Update section, move the Check for updates automatically switch to the left and click the APPLY SETTINGS button.
To enable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote Update section, move the Check for updates automatically switch to the right and click the APPLY SETTINGS button.
You can update the firmware of the router locally (from the hard drive of your PC) or remotely (from the update server).

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Local Update
! Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown.
To update the firmware of the router locally, follow the next steps: 1. Download a new version of the firmware from www.dlink.ru. 2. Click the CHOOSE FILE button in the Local Update section on the Management / Firmware Update page to locate the new firmware file. 3. Click the UPDATE FIRMWARE button. 4. Wait until the router is rebooted (about one and a half or two minutes). 5. Log into the web-based interface using the login (admin) and the current password.
If after updating the firmware the router doesn't work correctly, please restore the factory default settings. To do this, click the Factory button on the Management / Administration page. Wait until the router is rebooted.

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Remote Update
! Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown.
To update the firmware of the router remotely, follow the next steps: 1. On the Management / Firmware Update page, in the Remote Update section, click the CHECK FOR UPDATES button to check if a newer firmware version exists. 2. Click the UPDATE FIRMWARE button (the button is displayed if a newer version of the firmware is available). 3. Wait until the router is rebooted (about one and a half or two minutes). 4. Log into the web-based interface using the login (admin) and the current password.
If after updating the firmware the router doesn't work correctly, please restore the factory default settings. To do this, click the Factory button on the Management / Administration page. Wait until the router is rebooted.

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Statistics
The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router.
Network Statistics
On the Management / Statistics / Network Statistics page, you can view statistics for all connections existing in the system (WAN connections, LAN, WLAN). For each connection the following data are displayed: name and state (when the connection is on, its name is highlighted in green, when the connection is off, its name is highlighted in red), IP address and subnet mask, and volume of data received and transmitted (with increase of the volume the units of measurement are changed automatically: byte, Kbyte, Mbyte, Gbyte).

Figure 133. The Management / Statistics / Network Statistics page.
To view detailed data on a connection, click the line corresponding to this connection.

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Port Statistics
On the Management / Statistics / Port Statistics page, you can view statistics for traffic passing through ports of the router. The information shown on the page can be used for diagnosing connection problems.

Figure 134. The Management / Statistics / Port Statistics page.
To view the full list of counters for a port, click the line corresponding to this port.

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Routing Table
The Management / Statistics / Routing Table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data.

Figure 135. The Management / Statistics / Routing Table page.

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DHCP
The Management / Statistics / DHCP page displays the information on computers that have been identified by hostnames and MAC addresses and have got IP addresses from the DHCP server of the device.

Figure 136. The Management / Statistics / DHCP page.

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Clients and Sessions
On the Management / Statistics / Clients and Sessions page, you can view the list of devices connected to the local network of the router and information on current sessions of each device.

Figure 137. The Management / Statistics / Clients and Sessions page.
For each device the following data are displayed: the IP address, the MAC address, and the network interface to which the device is connected.
To view the information on current sessions of a device, select this device in the table. On the opened page, the following data for each session of the selected device will be displayed: the protocol for network packet transmission, the source IP address and port, and the destination IP address and port.

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Multicast Groups
The Management / Statistics / Multicast Groups page displays addresses of active multicast groups (including IPTV channels and groups for transferring service information) to which the device is subscribed, and the interface through which the device is subscribed.

Figure 138. The Management / Statistics / Multicast Groups page.

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Diagnostics
Ping On the Management / Diagnostics / Ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility. The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies.

Figure 139. The Management / Diagnostics / Ping page.
To check availability of a host, enter the IP address or name of this host in the Host field and specify a number of requests that will be sent in order to check its availability in the Number of attempts field. If availability check should be performed with IPv6, move the IPv6 switch to the right.
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To specify additional settings, click the MORE SETTINGS button.

Figure 140. The Management / Diagnostics / Ping page. The additional settings window.
In the opened window, in the Packet size field, specify the volume of data sent in a request. In the Waiting for response field, specify the response waiting period in seconds. To restore the default field values, click the DEFAULT SETTINGS button. After specifying the additional parameters, click the OK button. To run the check, click the START button. After a while, the results will be displayed on the page. To remove the check result from the page, click the CLEAR button.

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Traceroute
On the Management / Diagnostics / Traceroute page, you can determine the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility.

Figure 141. The Management / Diagnostics / Traceroute page.
To determine the route, enter the name or IP address of a host in the Host field. If the route should be determined using IPv6, move the IPv6 switch to the right. To specify additional settings, click the MORE SETTINGS button.
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Figure 142. The Management / Diagnostics / Traceroute page. The additional settings window.
In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:

Parameter

Description

Specify the TTL (Time to live) parameter value. The default value is Maximum TTL value 30.

Number of attempts The number of attempts to hit an intermediate host.

Wait time

A period of waiting for an intermediate host response.

To restore the default field values, click the DEFAULT SETTINGS button. After specifying the additional parameters, click the OK button. To run the check, click the START button. After a while, the results will be displayed on the page. To remove the check result from the page, click the CLEAR button.

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Operation Guidelines

CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES
Safety Rules and Conditions
Please carefully read this section before installation and connection of the device. Make sure that the power adapter and cables are not damaged. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents. The device is intended for use in dry, clean, dust-free, and well ventilated areas with normal humidity away from strong heat sources. Do not use the device outdoors or in the areas with high humidity. Do not place foreign objects on the device. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the device. The environmental temperature near the device and the temperature inside the device's cover should be within the range from 0 ° to +40 °. Only use the power adapter supplied with the device. Do not plug in the adapter, if its case or cable are damaged. Plug the adapter only into working electrical outlets with parameters indicated on the adapter. Do not open the cover of the device! Unplug the device before dusting and cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the device. Do not use liquid/aerosol cleaners or magnetic/static cleaning devices. Prevent moisture getting into the device or the power adapter. The service life of the device is 2 years.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DIR-615 device 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 noise in your home or office. To maximize your wireless range, follow the guidelines below.
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DIR-615 device and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless network range by 390 feet (1-30 meters).
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. Place your devices so that the signal travels straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on your wireless range. Try to position your router, access points, and computers so that the signal passes through drywalls or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your router away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 equipment (wireless devices such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. Note, that the base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

CHAPTER 6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Third Generation

AC AES AP

Access Category Advanced Encryption Standard Access Point

ARP

Address Resolution Protocol

BPSK BSSID CCK

Binary Phase-shift Keying Basic Service Set Identifier Complementary Code Keying

DBSK

Differential Binary Phase-shift Keying

DDNS DDoS DES

Dynamic Domain Name System Distributed Denial of Service Data Encryption Standard

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DMZ DNS DPD DQPSK DSL DSSS DTIM

DeMilitarized Zone Domain Name System Dead Peer Detection Differential Quadrature Phase-shift Keying Digital Subscriber Line Direct-sequence Spread Spectrum Delivery Traffic Indication Message

GMT

Greenwich Mean Time

GSM HTTP HTTPS ICMP ID IGD

Global System for Mobile Communications Hypertext Transfer Protocol Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure Internet Control Message Protocol Identifier Internet Gateway Device

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

IGMP IKE IMEI IMSI IP IPTV IPsec ISP L2TP LAN LCP LED LTE MAC MBSSID MIB MIMO MPPE MS-CHAP MTU NAT NIC NTP OFDM PBC PFS PIN PoE

Internet Group Management Protocol Internet Key Exchange International Mobile Equipment Identity International Mobile Subscriber Identity Internet Protocol Internet Protocol Television Internet Protocol Security Internet Service Provider Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Local Area Network Link Control Protocol Light-emitting diode Long Term Evolution Media Access Control Multiple Basic Service Set Identifier Management Information Base Multiple Input Multiple Output Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Maximum Transmission Unit Network Address Translation Network Interface Controller Network Time Protocol Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Push Button Configuration Perfect Forward Secrecy Personal Identification Number Power over Ethernet

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PPP pppd PPPoE PPTP PSK PUK QAM QoS QPSK RADIUS RIP RIPng RTS RTSP SA SAE SIM SIP SMB SNMP SSH SSID STBC TCP TKIP UDP UPnP URL

Point-to-Point Protocol Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet Point-to-point tunneling protocol Pre-shared key PIN Unlock Key Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Quality of Service Quadrature Phase-shift Keying Remote Authentication in Dial-In User Service Routing Information Protocol Next Generation Routing Information Protocol Request To Send Real Time Streaming Protocol Security Association Simultaneous Authentication of Equals Subscriber Identification Module Session Initiation Protocol Server Message Block Simple Network Management Protocol Secure Shell Service Set Identifier Space-time block coding Transmission Control Protocol Temporal Key Integrity Protocol User Datagram Protocol Universal Plug and Play Uniform Resource Locator

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USB VLAN VPN WAN WEP Wi-Fi WISP WLAN WMM WPA WPS

Universal Serial Bus Virtual Local Area Network Virtual Private Network Wide Area Network Wired Equivalent Privacy Wireless Fidelity Wireless Internet Service Provider Wireless Local Area Network Wi-Fi Multimedia Wi-Fi Protected Access Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Abbreviations and Acronyms

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References

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