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D-Link DIR-825 User Manual

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Version 7.00 | 08/15/2016
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AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
DIR-825
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  • Page 1 Version 7.00 | 08/15/2016 User Manual AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-825...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......20 Website Filters ..............81 Internet (Manual) ..............26 Firewall Settings .............82 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........28 Routing ................84 PPPoE (DSL) ..............29 Advanced Wireless ............85 PPTP ..................31 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ........86 L2TP ..................33 D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Technical Specifications ..........139 Wireless................106 Regulatory Information ..........140 Routing ................107 IPv6 .................. 108 IPV6 Routing ..............109 Support ................110 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....111 WPS Button ................111 Windows® 8 ................112 D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-825 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Utility Requirements • Firefox 3.5 or higher • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome 8 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-825 is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-825 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-825 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the 2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps wireless connection in the 5 GHz band with other draft 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. WiFi Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for 10 seconds to reset the router to default settings. Power Button Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. Wi-Fi LED A green light indicates that Wi-Fi is active and available. LAN Port LED A solid green light indicates that an Ethernet connection is established. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 13: Manual Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-825 Computer D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 14 7. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. If a solid light indicates connection on the Internet port and the router can connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 12.

  • Page 16: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 17 Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 18 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Sign Up to create your mydlink account. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router (http://dlinkrouter.local. or http://192.168.0.1). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Connection Setup

    If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Click Next to continue. Step 1: Set Your Password By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web-based configuration pages. To secure your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the spaces provided.
  • Page 25 Choose this option if your Internet con- nection requires an L2TP username and password to get online. Static IP Address: Choose this option if your ISP provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually configured. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 26 User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP. Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. Setup Complete! This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the Connect button to save your settings. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Internet (Manual)

    At any given point the user can save the configuration done, on this page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 31 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Pppoe (Dsl)

    Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 34 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Pptp

    New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 36 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 37: L2Tp

    Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 38 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Ds-Lite

    IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Section 3 - Configuration After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and return to the main wireless page. End of Wizard. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. On this page the user can configure all the parameters related to the wireless connectivity of this router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 45 If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 46 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network suc- cessfully. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 48 RADIUS Server Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to Shared Secret: be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 49 If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 50 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 52 RADIUS Server Shared Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to Secret: be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-825 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 54: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-825 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
  • Page 56 WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation first. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. WINS IP Address: Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Ipv6

    For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 59 If uncheck, you can specify what prefix ULA should use in the following field. ULA Prefix: If Use default ULA prefix is unchecked, you must specify a ULA prefix that will be used by your router for IPV6 local connectivity. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 63 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC Autoconfiguration Type: + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. DNS Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Section 3 - Configuration Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Type: Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Autoconfiguration Stateless DHCPv6. Type: IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 73 LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Settings: Displays the IPv6 address of the router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Advanced

    Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. Inbound Filter: You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Port Forwarding

    Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Application Rules

    “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-825 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 78: Qos Engine

    IDs listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user defined percentage in the Queue Weight column. Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 79 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254. Application Enter the application port number used here. Port: Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or Rules List: enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 83 • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Section 3 - Configuration Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Website Filters

    Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Add Website these sites or ALLOW computers access to Filtering Rule: ONLY these sites. Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Website URL/ or block. Click Save Settings. Domain: D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-825 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
  • Page 87 NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40 MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20 MHz. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 91 WPS Button You can also simply press the WPS button on the back of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. WPS Button D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Advanced Network Settings

    To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature click on Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Checking the box will allow the DIR-825 to respond to Response: pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers.

  • Page 93: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the different Between Zones: zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 95: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Tools

    This means to connect to the router, you must enter https://192.168.0.1 (for example) instead of http://192.168.0.1. Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-825 to be configured from Management: the Internet by a web browser. A username/password is still required to access the Web Management interface.
  • Page 97 Section 3 - Configuration Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-825 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of Port: the DIR-825 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 98: Time

    Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Syslog

    You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). This option only becomes available if you enable loggin to a syslog server. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 101: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 103: Dynamic Dns

    IPv6. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the host you would like to assign a DDNS name to. Host Name: Enter the DDNS host name that will be associated to the IPv6 address. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 104: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Schedules

    You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit List: icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-825. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 107: Logs

    Click to go to the next page. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Email Log This option will send a copy of the router log to your email Settings: address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-825 on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 109: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-825 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 116: Windows® 8

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 117 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 119 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 120 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Wps

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DIR-825 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 122 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-825. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 123 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 124 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 127 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 128: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 129: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 131 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 133 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
  • Page 134 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 135 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 137: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 138 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 139: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 140: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-825 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 141: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 142: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 143: Technical Specifications

    • 360 g Wireless Frequency Range • IEEE 802.11a: 5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5825HMz • IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz • IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz • IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz, 5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5825HMz • IEEE 802.11ac: 5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5825HMz D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 144: Regulatory Information

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA D-Link DIR-825 User Manual...

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