Page 1: User Manual
Version 1.0 | February 13, 2014 User Manual Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router DIR-818LW...
Page 2: Manual Revisions
Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description February 13, 2014 • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks ©...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Internet Connection Setup ..........23 IPv6 Manual Setup............62 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........24 Auto Detection ............62 Dynamic (Cable) .............25 Static IPv6 ..............63 PPPoE (DSL) ..............26 Autoconfiguration ...........64 PPTP ..................27 PPPoE................65 L2TP ..................29 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel ...........67 D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 4 Folders ................. 127 Tools ..................94 Favorites ................130 Admin.................94 The mydlink SharePort App for Android™ Devices ..131 Time ..................95 Main Menu ................. 135 SysLog ................96 Documents ................. 136 Email Settings..............97 Pictures ................138 System ................98 D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 5 Windows® 8 ................172 Warranty .................215 Windows® 7 ................174 WPA/WPA2 ................. 174 Registration ..............222 WPS ..................177 Windows Vista® ................. 181 WPA/WPA2 ................. 182 WPS/WCN 2.0 ..............184 Windows® XP ................185 WPA/WPA2 ................. 186 D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 6: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-818LW Wireless AC750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card 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-818LW will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Page 7: Minimum Requirements
• Safari 4 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. ® Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. For mydlink and mydlink app requirements, refer to: mydlink Requirements http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 8: Introduction
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-818LW Wireless AC750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router provides revolutionary 802.11ac wireless speed - up to 750Mbps - for flawless HD video streaming to multiple devices. With mydlink™ Cloud Services, you can monitor your home network from anywhere, anytime, using your iPhone, iPad, and Android device(s).
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Press the power button to power the router on and off. Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter to this port. Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 10: Leds
WPS process. A solid green light indicates a successful connection to the Internet. If the LED is solid orange, the Internet LED connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 11: Installation
• Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-818LW can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device. D-Link DIR-818LW 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: Connect To Your Network
1. Turn off and unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Modem DIR-818LW Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 14 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. Computer Ethernet Cable DIR-818LW 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Computer DIR-818LW Modem D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 15 6. After the router has powered up, verify that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Skip “Configuration” on page 13 to learn about your configuration options. If you initially choose not to connect to the Internet, later you can use the ”Internet Connection Setup Wizard” on page D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 17 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.
Page 18: Configuration
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router. See ”QRS Mobile App” on page • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard”...
Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your first time logging into the router, and the wizard does not start automatically, enter http://192.168.0.1. The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
Page 20 Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 21 Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new Password. For added security, check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA graphical authentication. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 23 You will have the option of creating a bookmark. If you want a bookmark to the Router Web Management, click OK. If not, click Cancel. Note: If you click OK, a window may appear, depending on the browser you are using. Follow the instructions to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 24 If you clicked No, I want to login with a new mydlink account fill out the requested information and click Sign up to create your mydlink account. This is a free service. Go to www.mydlink.com for more information. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 25 App Store or Google Play. Refer to “Sharing Files Using the mydlink SharePort™ App” on page 113. For more on mydlink Lite go to https://mydlink.com/apps. PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 26: Qrs Mobile App
Step 1 From your iPad, iPhone, or Android device, go to the iTunes Store and search for D-Link. Select QRS Mobile and then download it. You may also find the app by scanning the QR code below with a QR code reader.
Page 27: Web-Based Configuration Utility
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox , or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.0.1. Windows XP users should use http://dlinkrouter. Enter your Password and click Login. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 28: Internet Connection Setup
Connection Setup to configure your connection manually. (Instructions for manual setup begin below.) The next few pages will explain each of the ISP connection types. You can select the type from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 29: Static (Assigned By Isp)
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 30: Dynamic (Cable)
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 31: Pppoe (Dsl)
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 32: Pptp
Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. Enable Auto-reconnect to disable this Time: feature. Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. DNS Servers: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 33 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 34: L2Tp
Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Maximum Idle Time: enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 35 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 36: Ds-Lite
B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 Address value used here. (Optional.) WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 Address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 37: Internet Connection Setup Wizard
Quick Setup Wizard, you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. 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 38 Select your Internet connection type. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 39 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE User Name and Password. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 40 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 41 ISP. Click Next to continue. When the setup process is complete, you will see this screen. Click on Connect to save your settings. You will see this screen while settings are being saved. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 42: Wireless Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page Click Manual Wireless Connection Setup if you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router. Refer to “Manual Wireless Settings” on page D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 43: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
Then select one of the following options: Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your own network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 44 You will see the Setup Complete screen like the one above. Note: The security password/passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You will need to enter this passphrase on your wireless clients exactly or it will not connect. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 45: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard
If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Wireless Status to finish. This will take you to the Wireless Status screen. Skip to the bottom of the next page. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 46 Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. Click on Cancel to add another wireless device. Click on Wireless Status to view the Wireless Status screen. View the Wireless Status screen. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 47: Manual Wireless Settings
Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-818LW in order to connect to it. Refer to “Wireless Security” on page 44 for more information regarding wireless security. Security Mode: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 48: Ac/N/A (5Ghz)
Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-818LW in order to connect to it. Security Mode: Refer to “Wireless Security” on page 44 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 49: Wireless Security
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 50: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 51: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)
6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 52 Section 3 - Configuration 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary (backup) RADIUS Server. 10. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 53: Network Settings
Enable DNS Relay: If you leave the box checked, your computers will use the router’s built-in DNS server. Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 54: Dhcp Server Settings
WAN side automatically. NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operate. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is enabled. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node Select the type of NetBIOS node. Select either Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, or Hybrid. Type: WINS IP Enter your Primary and Secondary WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 56: Dhcp Reservation
(name of your computer or device), IP Address, and MAC Address. Enable: Check the box to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click the trash icon to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 57: Storage
Displays information for the USB device plugged into the Number of Devices: router. Note: The SharePort Access Link (at the bottom) will display the URL(s) you can use to connect. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 58: Access Files From The Internet
HTTP:// to get a secure connection. Remember to type the port number after the colon. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to 3200, and your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 59: Media Server
Server: Click on the Enable button to enable the iTunes Server feature. Folder: Uncheck the checkbox for root and click on the Browse button to select a folder on your thumb drive. . Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 60: Ipv6
(Refer to “IPv6 Manual Setup” on page 62.) If you would like to manually configure the IPv6 local connectivity settings of your router, click on IPv6 Local Connnectivity Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 61 Section 3 - Configuration Click on Enable ULA. You can check Use default ULA prefix, or you can leave the box unchecked and enter the prefix manually in the ULA Prefix text box. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 62: 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 63 Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button to continue. (If you click on the Cancel button, all changes made will be discarded and you will return to the main page.) D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 64 Password: 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 field is optional.) Click on Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 65 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.) Click on Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 66 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. (If you click on the Cancel button, all changes made will be discarded and you will return to the main page.) D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 67: 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. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 68: Static Ipv6
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 69: Autoconfiguration
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 70: Pppoe
ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain IPv6 DNS servers automatically or Use the following IPv6 DNS servers Enter the primary and secondary DNS Server addresses. Primary/Secondary IPv6 DNS Servers: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 71 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 72: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 73: To 4 Tunneling
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisemt Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 74: 6Rd
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 75: Local Connectivity
Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection Select Link-local Only from the drop-down menu. Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address of the router. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 76: Mydlink Settings
Click Register mydlink Service to go to the mydlink website Register mydlink to register or edit your settings. Please refer to page 19 of the Service: Setup Wizard for the registration steps. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 77: Advanced
Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters from the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 78: Port Forwarding
Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 79: Application Rules
The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be Schedule: enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own schedule in the Tools > Schedules section. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 80: Qos Engine
If more than one rule is found to match, the rule with the highest priority will be used. Name: Create a Name for the rule that is meaningful to you. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 81 The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Application Port: Select a service or port you want to assign to this rule. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 82: Network (Mac) Filters
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow this service to always be enabled. If you created a pre-defined schedule, you can select it from the drop-down menu, or click on New Schedule to add one. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 83: Inbound Filters
Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the Rules List: settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Trash icon to delete the rule. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 84: Access Control
P2P utilities or games. Enable Access Check the Enable Access Control box, and then Control: click on Add Policy to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 85 Computer Name from the drop- down list and click <<. • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address or click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address. Click Add, and click Next to continue. Select the filtering method. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 86 Protocol - Select the Protocol from the drop-down menu. Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. Click Next. To enable Web Access Logging, click Enabled. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 87 Section 3 - Configuration Your newly created policy will now be displayed under Policy Table D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 88: Website Filters
Click Clear the list below to delete the list of below: websites. Website URL/ Create a list of websites by entering the Domain: keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block access to. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 89: Firewall Settings
IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network to find out whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 90 NAT devices and work around them. This function may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this option off. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 91: Routing
A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. From the drop-down menu, select the Interface that the Interface: IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 92: Advanced Wireless
If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 93: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Click to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Click to generate a random number that is a valid PIN. This PIN: becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 94: Wps Button
You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to “Connect a Wireless Client to your Router” on page 171 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 95: Advanced Network Settings
Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through Streams: the router from the Internet (IPv4). Enable IPV6 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through Multicast the router from the Internet (IPv6). Streams: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 96: Guest Zone
Enter a Wireless Network Name (SSID) that is different Wireless from your main wireless network. Network Name: Select the type of security you would like to enable for Security Mode: the Guest Zone, or click None. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 97: Ipv6 Firewall
Port Range: Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the range in the second box. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 98: 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. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 99: Tools
Select Allow All or Deny All from the drop-down menu. You can also create Remote Admin a new filter from the Advanced > Inbound Filter screen. Inbound Filter: Details: This field will display the current Remote Admin Inbound Filter. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 100: Time
To manually input the time, enter the values for the Date Manually: Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Or click Sync. Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 101: Syslog
Enter the IP Address of the SysLog server that will be IP Address: used for sending the logs to. You may also select your Computer Name from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 102: Email Settings
When the box by On Schedule is checked, you can select Never or choose a schedule from the drop-down menu. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Detail: Detail will display the selected schedule. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 103: System
If you want to save the current router configuration settings first, use the Save Configuration button above. Reboot the Click Reboot the Device to reboot the router. Device: Clear Language Click Clear to remove any installed Language Packs. Pack: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 104: Firmware
After you have downloaded a new language pack, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Upload: Once you have located the file on your computer, click the Upload button to start the language pack upgrade. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 105: Dynamic Dns
Check the box to Enable DDNS for IPv6 Hosts. IPv6 Enter the IPv6 Address of your computer/server in Address: your local network. You can select a computer/server from the drop-down list and click the << button. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 106 Displays the IPv6 Address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the Edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the Trash icon to delete the entry. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 107: System Check
Ping. Host Name or Enter the Host Name or IPv6 Address of the computer IPv6 Address: that you wish to ping and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 108: Schedules
Time for your schedule. Click Add to add a schedule to the list. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Trash icon to delete the schedule. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 109: Status
LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays IPv4 and IPv6 Multicast Group Addresses. Memberships: D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 110: Logs
Click to Clear all of the log contents. Link to Email This option will send copy of the router log to your e-mail Log Settings: address configured on the Tools > Email Settings page. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 111: Statistics
The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. You can view the number of packets that pass through the DIR-818LW on the WAN ports, LAN ports, and the Wi-Fi segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 112: Internet Sessions
The Internet Sessions page displays the details of active Internet sessions passing 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 113: Wireless
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The Connected Wireless Client List displays a list of wireless clients currently connected to the router. This table also displays the MAC address, IP Address and connection Rate of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 114: Routing
Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current Routing Table. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 115: Ipv6
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 116: Ipv6 Routing
Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 117: Support
Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 118: Sharing Files Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App
USB port on the back of the DIR-818LW. Note: If you connect a USB drive that contains numerous large files, it may take USB drive a while for the router to scan and catalog all of your files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 119 • Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): dlink-XXXX* • Password: (leave this blank) *Note: For the 2.4GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX, with XXXX representing the last four digits of your router’s MAC address. For the 5GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX-5GHz. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 120 Log In. If you are connecting through the Internet tap Remote Access and enter your mydlink Account name and Password, then tap Log In. 6. After logging in, select your router from the device list. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 121 Folders (Files) Favorites Documents Note: If you are connected remotely, and you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 122: Main Menu
Red indicates your remote connection has very low bandwidth. Video and audio files may not play. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Blue indicates your local connection has good bandwidth. Green indicates your remote connection has good bandwidth. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 123: Documents
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 124 Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer: Tap the Star icon to add or remove the file from your Favorites. Tap the icon to go to file options. Note: Some files may require a third-party app to view them. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 125: Pictures
Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Slideshow: Tap to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen again to bring up the menu. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 126 Tap on a file to start the photo viewer. In the viewer: Tap the Star icon to add or remove the current photo from your Favorites. Tap the icon to start the slideshow. Tap the icon to go to image options. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 127: Videos
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 128 Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Mail: Lets you e-mail the video. • iCloud: Lets you store the video on iCloud. • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 129: Music
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 130 • Tap Edit > Add Playlist. The New Playlist window will open. • Enter a Name for the Playlist, then tap Save. • The name of the Playlist will appear in the browser next to icon. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 131 • Tap Done. The Playlist will be saved. To delete songs from the Playlist: • Tap Edit in the Playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. • Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 132: Folders
Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Upload: Tap to upload files from your mobile device to your USB drive attached to your router. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 133 • Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. • Tap Edit at the top right. • Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. • Enter the name of the new folder, then tap Save. • Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 134 During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed. When complete, it will say, 100% uploaded. To upload more files, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 135: Favorites
Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up additional options*. *Note: The file options available will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 136: The Mydlink Shareport App For Android™ Devices
USB port on the back of the DIR-818LW. Note: If you connect a USB drive that contains numerous large files, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog all of your files. USB drive D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 137 • Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): dlink-XXXX* • Password: (leave this blank) *Note: For the 2.4GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX, with XXXX representing the last four digits of your router’s MAC address. For the 5GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX-5GHz. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 138 Remote Access: Remote mode will connect you to storage on your router in a different location. For example, you are at your office connecting to your router at home. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 139 (See info below). Note: If you are connected remotely, and you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 140: Main Menu
Blue indicates your local connection has good bandwidth. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Green indicates your remote connection has good bandwidth. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version of your device. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 141: Documents
Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update (refresh) the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the box to check a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 142 • Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. to access the following actions: File, Find, Zoom, • Tap Reading View, Go To Page, and Bookmarks. Note: Available actions may differ depending on the version of your Android OS. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 143: Pictures
Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update (refresh) the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the box to check a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 144 Tap the trash icon to delete the current image. Tap OK to confirm. Tap to bring up additional options using other applications. Tap to access the image editor. Note: This functionality may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 145: Videos
Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update (refresh) the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the box to check a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 146 Tap on a file to start playing the video. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar, pause button, and play button. Tap to resume playback. Tap to pause the video. Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 147: Music
Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update (refresh) the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the box to check a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 148 • Tap Add new playlist... • Enter a name for the Playlist, then tap OK. The name of the Playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. • You can tap then to refresh the Playlist page. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 149 • Tap the box(es) to check the song(s) you wish to add and to save. To delete songs from the Playlist: • Tap Edit in the Playlist browser and tap the boxes to check the files to be deleted. then tap OK to confirm. • Tap D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 150: Folders
In the file browser: Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to upload files. Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark files for deletion and copying. (See list on the next page.) D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 151 Tap OK to confirm. • Tap on To copy files: and tap the boxes to check the files for copying. • Tap on • Tap on to browse to the destination for the copies. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 152 To create a New Folder: • Browse to locate the directory you wish to create a new folder in. • Tap then • Enter the Name of the folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 153 • Tap Upload. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name. • To remove a file from the upload queue, tap the X next to it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 154: Favorites
Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update (refresh) the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the box to check a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 155: Using Shareport Mobile For Windows® 8/Rt
Note: If you connect a USB drive that contains numerous large files, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog all of your files. USB drive 2. Use your Windows 8/RT mobile device to search for the free SharePort Mobile app from the Windows Store. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 156 Settings. Then tap SharePort Settings and enter your admin Password. Tap on the back icon (<) to exit settings and log in. 6. You will see the SharePort Mobile main menu. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 157: Main Menu
Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 158: Documents
Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen. Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 159: Pictures
Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen. Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 160 After tapping Edit: Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen. Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 161: Movies
Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen. Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 162 Tap to add file to Favorite or delete the file. (See list below.) After tapping Edit: Tap to leave the editing screen. Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap to delete the file. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 163: Music
Tap Add Play List to add selected songs to a new playlist. Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 164 • Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save. The playlist will appear in the browser as an icon. To add songs to a playlist: • Tap your playlist to see its current contents. • Tap the Edit icon. • Tap the Add icon. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 165 • Tap your playlist to see its current contents. • Tap the Edit icon in the playlist browser and tap to mark the files to be deleted. • Tap the Delete icon to remove the file. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 166: Folder
Tap Home to return to the main menu. Tap Upload to upload a file from your device. Tap New Folder to create a new folder. *Note: Refer to the next page for the additional Edit options available when you select a file. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 167 To copy files: • Tap to select the file to be copied, and tap the Copy icon. • Browse to and select the destination folder. • Tap the Choose icon to copy the file to that destination folder. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 168 • During the upload process, you may tap the upload queue files to delete them from the queue. • To upload more files, tap the Upload icon at the top right and repeat the steps above. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 169: Favorite
Tap Edit to to add file to Favorite or delete the file. (See list below.) Tap Edit and select a file for the following options: Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen. Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files. Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 170: Using Shareport Web Access
• Log in with your Admin Password or with a SharePort Username and Password. From the main menu, you can browse the files stored on your USB drive by file type. • Click in the upper right corner to browse by folders. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 171 • Tap to check the box next to the files you wish to delete. • Click Delete and a dialog box will open. • Click OK to confirm. At any time, you can click to return to the main menu. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 172: Music
In the control window, you can tap on the icons to play/pause, and mute the audio. You can use the sliders to seek (fast forward and rewind) and to adjust the volume. • Click on (X) to close the window and end playback. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 173: Pictures
• Click on the file name to view the image in the web browser. • Hover your mouse over the left side of the image and click < to view the previous image, or hover over the right side and click > to view the next image. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 174: Videos
• Click on (X) to close the window and end playback. Note: Depending on your browser, the video file may be played back using the default media player associated with that file format. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 175: Documents
• Depending on the file type, a default program will start. You may see a pop-up window containing a message that asks if you would like to open or save the file. Click on the preferred option. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 176: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router
(or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to one minute to configure. Once the Power LED stops blinking, you should be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 177: Windows® 8
2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 178 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 179: 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 180 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 181 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 182: Wps
The WPS feature of the DIR-818LW can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 183 3. Double-click the DIR-818LW. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 184 Section 5 - Connect a Wireless Client 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 185 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 186: 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 187: 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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 188 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 189: 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 190: Windows® Xp
(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-818LW User Manual...
Page 191: 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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 192 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 WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 193: 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 194 • 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 195 • Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd (Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command) and click OK (or press Enter). • 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-818LW User Manual...
Page 196 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 197: 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 198: 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 phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
Page 199 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 200: Tips
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus 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 201: Wireless Modes
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. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 202: Networking Basics
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Page 203: Statically Assign An Ip Address
• Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.
Page 204: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users
If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.
Page 205: Windows® Xp Users
• Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router.
Page 206: Technical Specifications
1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 207: Contacting Technical Support
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Page 208: Gpl Code Statement
WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
Page 209 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 210 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 211 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 212 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 213 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 214 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 215 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 216 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
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Page 218 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 219 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 220: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Page 221 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
Page 222 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
Page 223 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
Page 224: Limitation Of Liability
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
Page 225 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 226 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...
Page 227: Registration
Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 February 13, 2014 D-Link DIR-818LW User Manual...

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Preface

Product Overview

Installation

Configuration

Sharing Files Using the Mydlink Shareport™ App

Connect a Wireless Client to Your Router

Troubleshooting

Wireless Basics

Networking Basics

Technical Specifications

Contacting Technical Support

GPL Code Statement

Warranty

Registration

Quick Links

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