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Version 1.

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User Manual

Cloud Gigabit Router N600

with SmartBeam™ Technology
DIR-845L
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
1.10 June 17, 2013 • Initial release
1.11 August 19, 2014 • Power Usage
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.
Apple®, Apple logo®, Safari®, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Copyright © 2014 by D-Link Corporation, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation, Inc.
The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power
management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby
mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.
Network Standby: 7.00 watts
Switched Off: 0.23 watts
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................. i Internet Connection Setup..............................................28
Manual Revisions............................................................................ i Internet Connection Setup Wizard................................29
Trademarks....................................................................................... i Internet (Manual).................................................................35
Power Usage..................................................................................... i Static (assigned by ISP).................................................37
PPPoE (DSL).......................................................................38
Product Overview............................................................... 1
PPTP.....................................................................................40
Package Contents.......................................................................... 1
L2TP.....................................................................................42
System Requirements.................................................................. 2
DS-Lite................................................................................44
Introduction.................................................................................... 3
Wireless connection setup wizard.................................45
Features............................................................................................. 4
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard..........................................48
Hardware Overview...................................................................... 5
Manual wireless network setup......................................49
Connections............................................................................ 5
Wireless Security..................................................................58
LEDs............................................................................................ 6
What is WPA?....................................................................58
Installation.......................................................................... 7 Network Settings.................................................................59
Before you Begin............................................................................ 7 Router Settings................................................................59
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................... 8 DHCP Server Settings....................................................60
Manual Setup.................................................................................. 9 DHCP Reservation..........................................................62
Connect to an Existing Router................................................11 Parental Control...................................................................63
Storage....................................................................................64
Configuration....................................................................13
Media Server.................................................................................67
Quick Setup Wizard.....................................................................14
IPv6...........................................................................................68
QRS Mobile App...........................................................................21
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.................69
D-Link® SharePort™ Plus....................................................22 IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................74
Introduction..................................................................................22 mydlink Settings..................................................................83
SharePort Mobile App...............................................................23 Advanced................................................................................86
Web-based Configuration Utility...........................................27 Virtual Server....................................................................86
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Table of Contents
Port Forwarding..............................................................87 Statistics.......................................................................... 118

Application Rules............................................................88 Internet Sessions.......................................................... 119
QoS Engine........................................................................89 Routing............................................................................ 120
Network Filters.................................................................91 Wireless........................................................................... 121
Access Control..................................................................92 IPv6................................................................................... 122
Website Filters..................................................................95 IPV6 Routing.................................................................. 123
Inbound Filters.................................................................96 Support................................................................................ 124
Firewall Settings..............................................................97
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router.....................125
Routing...............................................................................99
WPS Button................................................................................. 125
Advanced Wireless...................................................... 100
Windows® 7................................................................................. 126
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)................................... 101
WPA/WPA2.......................................................................... 126
Advanced Network Settings.................................... 103
WPS........................................................................................ 129
Guest Zone..................................................................... 104
Windows Vista®.......................................................................... 133
IPv6 Firewall................................................................... 105
WPA/WPA2.......................................................................... 134
IPv6 Routing.................................................................. 106
WPS/WCN 2.0..................................................................... 136
Tools...................................................................................... 107
Windows® XP.............................................................................. 137
Admin.............................................................................. 107
WPA/WPA2.......................................................................... 138
Time.................................................................................. 108
SysLog.............................................................................. 109 Troubleshooting.............................................................140
Email Settings............................................................... 110
Wireless Basics................................................................144
System............................................................................. 111
What is Wireless?....................................................................... 145
Firmware......................................................................... 112
Tips................................................................................................. 147
Language Pack.............................................................. 112
Wireless Modes.......................................................................... 148
Dynamic DNS................................................................ 113
System Check................................................................ 114 Networking Basics..........................................................149
Schedules....................................................................... 115 Check your IP address............................................................. 149
Status.................................................................................... 116 Statically Assign an IP address............................................. 150
Device Info..................................................................... 116
Technical Specifications.................................................151
Logs.................................................................................. 117
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product
PackageOverview
Contents
DIR-845L Cloud Gigabit Router N600 with SmartBeam™ Technology
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD
Wi-Fi Configuration Note
WI-FI Configuration Card
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-845L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
Network Requirements • 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
Web-based Configuration • Internet Explorer 7 or higher
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.
• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)

• Android device (1.6 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
mydlink Requirements • Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

Introduction
Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. The cloud-
enabled router can be configured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting
to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in realtime websites that are being visited with recent browser history
displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed
guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app
or browser.
The D-Link Cloud Gigabit Router N600 with SmartBeam™ Technology (DIR-845L) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to
provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas
to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11g devices.
D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more flexibility to your network. With SharePort™ technology, you can
connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network
storage for everyone to share.
With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the
D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.
The DIR-845L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless
network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes Dual Active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks
from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office.

Features
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-845L provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming,
online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The DIR-845L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a
standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain
Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-845L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-845L can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-845L lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 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 conditions will
adversely affect wireless signal range.

Hardware Overview
Connections
1
2
4
5
6
1 USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network.
2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client.
3 LAN Ports(1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off.
6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

Hardware Overview
LEDs
1
2
A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the
1 Power LED
WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the
2 Internet LED
router cannot connect to the Internet.

Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before you Begin

• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router,
then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port
on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection
types (USB to Ethernet).
• 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.

Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types
of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position
devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range.
Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file
cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not
in use.

Manual Setup
1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Modem
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
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.
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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
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5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
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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. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot
connect to the Internet.

Connect to an Existing Router

Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-845L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo
router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’ the
router (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-845L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following to the DIR-845L before connecting it to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept
a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure
your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics
section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any
changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have
to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, enter http://dlinkrouter.local and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name
to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
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.

5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your
settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change
your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything
into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network,
open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security
sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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 14.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. Refer to page 21
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 27.

Section 3 - Configuration
Quick Setup Wizard

If this is your first time installing the router, open your web
browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup
Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter.local”. Then, press Enter.
If you have already configured your settings and you would like
to access the configuration utility, please refer to page 27.
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.
Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter
your ISP information such as username and password.

If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the Internet port and then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of 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.

If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and 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.
If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username,
password, and other information supplied by your 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.

If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients

will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect
to your wireless network.
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.

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Save
and Connect to continue.
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.

To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you
must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account or if you
need to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.
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.

The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network
users, and configure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
(iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android
Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.

QRS Mobile App

D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router.
Step 1
From your iPad, Touch, or iPhone, go to the iTunes Store and
search for ‘D-Link’. Select QRS Mobile and then download it.
You may also scan this code to download.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now configure your router.
Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility
on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the
supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app and
it will guide you through the installation of your router.

D-Link® SharePort™ Plus

Introduction
The D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device
to your SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*. Only these devices will be supported.
SharePort™ Plus enabled devices will allow multiple users to simultaneously connect to and share a USB disk drive.
Install the SharePort™ Plus Utility on the computer or computers that you would like to use the USB device(s) with. Remember
that the computer(s) will also need the device drivers for the USB devices connected to the router.
* For devices other than USB storage, only one user can be connected to a USB device at a time. SharePort™ Plus has a printer autoconnect function to
make sharing printers easy among multiple users as well as other features for sharing devices.
How to setup and use this function. Please refer to the content of CD “SharePort plus manual” and install SharePort plus utility.

SharePort Mobile App

The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from
the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 68) for this app to work properly.
1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-845L.
2. Scan the bar code to download the SharePort Mobile APP from the app
store to your iPhone or iPad.
3. From your iOS mobile device, click Settings.
Settings

4. Click Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that you created in the
setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon.
6. The following screen will appear.

7. Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click
Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done
to continue.
8. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your
USB flash drive.
9. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your
USB flash drive.

10. For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from
your USB flash drive.
11. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your
USB flash drive.
12. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders
from your USB flash drive.

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.

Internet Connection Setup

Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to configure your
connection manually and continue to the next page.
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.

Internet Connection Setup Wizard
When configuring the router for the first time, we recommend
that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow
the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist
user with a quick and easy method to configure the Internet
Connectivity of this router.
Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user

can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made
and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click
on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for re-
configuration.
Welcome:
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
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. The two passwords must match.

Step 2: Select Your Time Zone
Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is
required to configure the time-based options for the router.
Step 3: Internet Connection

Here the user will be able to configure the Internet Connectivity used by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu
select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can proceed to select any of the other manual Internet Connection methods
listed below.
The following parameters will be available for configuration:

Dynamic IP Address: Choose this if your Internet connection
automatically provides you with an IP
Address. Most Cable Modems use this
type of connection.
PPPoE: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires a PPPoE username
and password to get online. Most DSL
modems use this type of connection.
PPTP: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires a PPTP username and
password to get online.
L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires an L2TP username
and password to get online.
Static IP Address: Choose this option if your Internet Setup
Provider provided you with IP Address
information that has to be manually
configured.

Step 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
After selecting the Dynamic IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the Internet
gateway (plugged into the Internet port of
this device) here.
Clone Button: If the configuration PC also acts as the Internet
gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC
address into the space provided. If you’re not
sure, leave the MAC Address field blank.
Host Name: Enter the host name used here. You may also
need to provide a Host Name. If you do not
have or know this information, please contact
your ISP.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: 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.
Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)

After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:

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.

Step 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)
After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:

Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual
requires a Dynamic IP configuration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here.
This option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used
here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the PPTP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: 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.

Step 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)
After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:

Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here.
This option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used
here.
L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the L2TP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: 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.

Step 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)
After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:
IP Address: Enter the Static IP address provided by the
ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP
here.
Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by
the ISP here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This field is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a func-
tional Internet connection, but using a
second DNS address provides more stabil-
ity.
Setup Complete!
This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the Connect button to save your settings.

Internet (Manual)
On this page the user can configure the Internet Connection settings
manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click
on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there
a multiple parameters that can be configured regarding the Internet
Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.
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.

Internet Connection Type
In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be configured and used on this router. Options to choose
from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After selecting a specific Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique fields to configure related to the
specified Internet Connection type.
My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The default WAN configuration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This
option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the
device that is connected to the Internet port.
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have,
please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for
configuration:
Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be
required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you
are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast
method to provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS: 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.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP.
1500 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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.

Manual Internet Setup

Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which
are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
My Internet Connection: Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings supplied by

your ISP.
IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider.)
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default
MTU.
MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC
Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with
the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your
computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
My Internet Connection: Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down

menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection
requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE usually
IP Address: Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only
available if Static IP is selected.
Username: 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.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.
Service Name: This optional field enables the user to enter a service name to
identify this Internet connection here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user
can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or
Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-
down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined
in the Schedules page.
To create a new schedule, click the 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.
DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected,
or allows the user to enter DNS IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
card.

Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet Connection: Select PPTP (Username/Password) from the drop-

down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. PPTP usually requires a Dynamic IP
configuration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is
only available if Static IP is selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is
normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On
Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule,
use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules
that has been defined in the Schedules page. To create a
new schedule, click the 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.

card.

Internet Setup
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and
password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-

Connection: down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP con-
figuration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is
only available if Static IP is selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
Address:
L2TP Server IP Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is
Address: normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect
mode. The user can specify a custom schedule
or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To
specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down
menu to select one of the schedules that has been
defined in the Schedules page. To create a new
schedule, click the 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.
card.

Internet Setup
DS-Lite
Another Internet Connection type is DS-Lite.
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration:
DS-Lite Configuration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to

let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6
address automatically. Select the Manual
Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6
address in manually.
AFTR IPv6 Address: After selecting the Manual Configuration
option above, the user can enter the AFTR
IPv6 address used here.
B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address
will be displayed here.
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.

Wireless connection setup wizard
On this page the user can configure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to configure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user
can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Lastly, the user can configure the Wireless settings manually.
Wireless Settings: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
The Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
configure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended
to customized the wireless network settings to fit into your environment
and to add higher security.
To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless
Connection Setup Wizard button.
Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network
Name or SSID. Enter the new Network Name (SSID) in the appropriate
space provided.
There are seperate spaces provided for a 2.4GHz Network Name and a
5GHz Network Name.
Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard
configurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network
key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 pre-
shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user
can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be
prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP
and AES encryption methods.
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.

Step 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually
assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually
enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password
space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters
long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients wants to
connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future
troubleshooting.
If you want to use the same Wireless Security Password for both 2.4GHz
and 5GHz bands, tick the option provided. If not selected, you need
to input two seperate Wireless Security Passwords for each individual
Wireless band.
Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the configuration
made and verify whether they are correct.
Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main
wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.

After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and
return to the main wireless page.
End of Wizard.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection
between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS
button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.
To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless
Device with WPS button.
Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You
can choose Auto if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the
wireless client does not support WPS.
Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are
two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the
Personal Identification Number (PIN) method. Using this method will
prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical
on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Configuration
(PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to
connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.

Step 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this
page to user can view the wireless configuration of this router. The
wireless clients should configure their wireless settings to be identical
to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This
option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect
to this device.
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click
on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page
to view what wireless client are connected to this device.
End of Wizard.
Manual wireless network setup

Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network Setup
The manual wireless network setup option allows users to configure
the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more
advanced user and includes all parameters that can be configured for
wireless connectivity.
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.

Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being
configured. In this option we find that the
following parameters will be regarding the
2.4GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless
function. If you do not want to use
wireless, uncheck the box to disable all
the wireless functions. Select the time
frame that you would like your wireless
network enabled. The schedule may be set
to Always. Any schedule you create will be
available in the drop-down menu. Click
New Schedule to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 1. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20MHz or 20/40MHz
bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. 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.

By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the
frequency band 2.4GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be
used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still find
this encryption method used today.

WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router verifies the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the
wireless network. There are two types
authentication for this device when
using WEP. Open System allows all
wireless devices to communicate with
the router before they are required to
provide the encryption key needed to
gain access to the network. Shared Key
requires any wireless device attempting to
communicate with the router to provide
the encryption key needed to access
the network before they are allowed to
communicate with the router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a 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.

Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.

WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this
option if the clients that will be used
with the router only support the
older standard. WPA2 is the newer
implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 first, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports
WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the
router associates only with clients that
also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
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.

Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
and AES).
is changed.
RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS
server’s IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
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.

Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being
configured. In this option we find that the
following parameters will be regarding the
5GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless
function. If you do not want to use
wireless, uncheck the box to disable all
the wireless functions. Select the time
frame that you would like your wireless
network enabled. The schedule may be set
to Always. Any schedule you create will be
available in the drop-down menu. Click
New Schedule to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 36. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz or 20/40 MHz
bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. 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.

By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the
frequency band 2.4GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be
used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still find
this encryption method used today.
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router verifies the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the
wireless network. There are two types
authentication for this device when
using WEP. Open System allows all
wireless devices to communicate with
the router before they are required to
provide the encryption key needed to
gain access to the network. Shared Key
requires any wireless device attempting to
communicate with the router to provide
the encryption key needed to access
the network before they are allowed to
communicate with the router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a 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.

Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).

and AES).
is changed.
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.

Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).

and AES).
is changed.
RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS
server’s IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
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.

Section 4 - Security
Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-845L offers the
following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing
algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is
based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP
regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple
to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized
network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your
wireless router or access point.
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.

Network Settings
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.
Router Settings
Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address
is 192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings,

you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser
to get back into the configuration utility.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
Device Name: Enter a name for the router.
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.

DHCP Server Settings

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-845L 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.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load
the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-845L. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from
the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.
Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router.
Server: Uncheck to disable this function.
DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP
Range: server’s IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your

computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside
of this range or you may have an IP conflict.
DHCP Lease Time: The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease
time in minutes.
Always If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their

Broadcast: IP addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected,
this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the
computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the
router’s DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that
incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.
Enabling this option will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all clients, thereby working around the problem, at
the cost of increased broadcast traffic on the LAN.
NetBIOS Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allow LAN hosts to
Announcement: discover all other computers within the network, e.g. within Network Neighborhood.
Learn NetBIOS If NetBIOS announcement is switched on, it will cause WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this
from WAN: setting off to configure manually.

NetBIOS Scope: This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This 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 activated.
NetBIOS Node: This field indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. H-Node, this indicates a Hybrid-State
of operation. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode if you
have configured WINS servers. M-Node (default), this indicates a Mixed-Mode of operation. First Broadcast operation is performed
to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails, WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favours broadcast
operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network services such as
servers and printers are local to the LAN. P-Node, this indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful to force all NetBIOS
operation to the configured WINS servers. You must have configured at least the primary WINS server IP to point to a working WINS
server. B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are no 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 Enter your WINS Server IP address(es).

Address:

DHCP Reservation
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP
address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enable: Check this box to enable the reservation.
Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down
menu and click <<.
IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer

or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP
Address Range.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
Copy Your PC’s If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you
MAC Address: are currently on, click this button to populate the fields.
Save: Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings
at the top to activate your reservations.
DHCP Reservations List

DHCP Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name
Reservations List: (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.

Parental Control
Parental control is a free security option that provides Anti-Phishing
to protect your Internet connection from fraud and navigation
improvements such as auto-correction of common URL types.

Advanced DNS: Select this option to enable a fast and
reliable DNS with minimal blocking of
phishing sites only. No OpenDNS account
required.
OpenDNS® FamilyShield: Select this option to enable a fast and
reliable DNS with non-configurable
blocking of sites that are inappropriate or
risky for children. No OpenDNS account
required.
OpenDNS® Parental Select this option to enable a fast and
Control: reliable DNS with configurable content
filtering and phishing protection. This
option includes an OpenDNS account.
Click on the ‘Manage your router’ link
to navigate to the OpenDNS account
website, where you can either login (if
you have an existing account) or you can
register a new OpenDNS account.
None: Select this option to enable the option to specify the DNS servers provided via DHCP by their ISP or their own pre-
ferred DNS servers.


Storage
This page allows the user to use a web browser to remotely access files
stored on an SD card or USB storage drive plugged into the router.

Enable SharePort Web Tick this option to enable the share port
Access: web access feature.
HTTP Access Port: Enter the HTTP Access Port number used
here. By default, this value is 8181.
HTTPS Access Port: Enter the HTTPS Access Port number used
here. By default, this value is 4433.
Allow Remote Access: Tick this option the allow remote access to this router.
In the User Creation section, the user can create and modify usernames and passwords.
User Name: In the User Name field we can enter
the new username that will be created.
Alternatively, if we want to modify an
existing user account, select a username
from the drop-down menu. It will
automatically be added to the User Name
field for modification.
Password: In the Password field, the user can enter the password that will be associated with the user account.
Verify Password: In the Verify Password field, the user can re-enter the password that will be associated with the user account.
Click the Add/Edit button the add a new user account or modify an existing account.

In the User List section, the user can modify or delete different user settings for each account.
The following parameters will be available in the display.
No. Displays the number of the entry in the
user list.
User Name: Displays the user name of the entry in the
list.
Access Path: Displays the access path of the entry in the
list.
Permission: Displays the permission settings of the
entry in the list.
Click the Edit icon to edit the access path and permission, for each user.
Click the Delete icon to delete an account from the list.
After click on the Edit button, this window will appear.

User Name: This field will display the current user
name that will be modified.
Folder: This filed will display the access path that
this user will have access to, after logging
in. Click the Browse button to navigate
to a folder, located on the USB storage
device.
Permission: Here the user can select the appropriate
permission setting for this user account.
Permissions available for selection, from
the drop-down menu are Read Only and
Read/Write.
Read Only permission will only allow this account to read data stored on the USB storage device within the con-
strains of the access path specified. Read/Write permission will allow this account to read and write data to and
from the USB storage device within the constrains of the access path specified.
Click the Append button to add a blank account with the access path and permission specified.
Click the OK button to accept the changes made for the existing account.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.

In the Number Devices section, the user can view information about the external USB storage devices inserted into the USB port of this router.
The following parameters will be available in the display
Number of Devices: This field will display the number of USB
storage devices that are attached to the
USB port of the router.
Device: This field will display the USB storage
device’s name.
Total Space: This field will display the total space that is available on the USB storage device attached.
Free Space: This field will display the free space that is available on the USB storage device attached.
In the HTTP Storage Link section, the user can use this link to connect to the drive remotely after logging in with a user account.
Notice the path of the link(s) provided will point the external interface
of this router. If no DDNS account is specified on the Dynamic DNS
page, the WAN IP address will be used. If, however, a DDNS account is
specified, then the domain name will be used.


Media Server
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is the standard for the interoperability of Network Media Devices (NMDs). The user
can enjoy multi-media applications (music, pictures and videos) on your network connected PC or media devices. The iTunes
server will allow iTunes software to automatically detect and play music from the router.
NOTE: The shared media may not be secure. Allowing any

devices to stream is recommended only on secure
networks.
DLNA Server : Select to enable or disable the DLNA server.
DLNA Server Enter the DLNA server’s name.

Name :
iTUNES Server : Select to enable or disable the iTunes server.
Folder: Specifies the folder or directory that will be shared by

the iTunes/DLNA server. Select root to share all files on
all volumes, or click Browse to select a specific folder.

IPv6
On this page, the user can configure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You
can use the Web-based IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually configure the connection.
For the beginner user that has not configured a router before, click on
the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will
guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
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.

IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

On this page, the user can configure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide
you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes made
and return to the main page.
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.

However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either Try
again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to initiate the
manual continual of the wizard.
There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your
connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client
software on your computers has been removed or disabled. The 3 options available
on this page are IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route, and Tunneling
Connection.
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and 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.
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.

IPv6 over PPPoE

After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to configure the
IPv6 Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online.
Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This
option will state that this connection shares it’s
information with the already configured IPv6
PPPoE connection, or the user can create a new
PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. If you do not
know your user name, please contact your ISP.
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 option is optional.

Static IPv6 Address Connection

This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your
IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prefix Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Use Link-Local The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when
Address: communicating with neighboring nodes on the same link.
This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to communicate
with each other on the LAN side.
IPv6 Address: Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Subnet Prefix Enter the WAN subnet prefix length value used here.
Length:
Default Gateway: Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Primary IPv6 DNS Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Address:
Secondary IPv6 Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address: 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.)

Tunneling Connection (6rd)

After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.

6rd IPv6 Prefix: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prefix value used
here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6 Prefix: Displays the IPv6 assigned prefix value here.
6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
Address:
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
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.

IPv6 Manual Setup

There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE,
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet
Service Provider.
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.

Static IPv6
My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.
WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider
Settings: (ISP).
LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
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.
IPv6 Address Range 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.
IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).

Autoconfiguration
My IPv6 Connection: Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the
drop-down menu.
IPv6 DNS Settings: 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:

Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC +

Stateless DHCPv6.
IPv6 Address Range 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.

PPPoE
My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
PPPoE: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet

provider (ISP).
Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the
next box.
Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
Auto-reconnect.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
IPv6 DNS Settings: 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:
Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
IPv6 Address Range Start: 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.

IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling

My IPv6 Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.
Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Settings:
LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

Address:

Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless

Type: DHCPv6.
IPv6 Address Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
Range Start: computers.
IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
Range End: computers.
Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).

Lifetime:

6 to 4 Tunneling
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Primary/Secondary Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.

DNS Address:
LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

Address:

Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless

Type: DHCPv6.
IPv6 Address Range 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.
IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).

Lifetime:

6rd
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6rd from the drop-down menu.
6RD Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider
(ISP).

Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless

DHCPv6.
Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).

Lifetime:

Link-Local Connectivity
My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down
menu.
LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router.

Settings:

mydlink Settings
The DIR-865L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to
the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™ will notify you
when an update is available for your router. You can also monitor a user’s online activity with real-time website browsing history, maintaining a
safe and secure environment, especially for children at home.
On this page the user can configure the mydlink™ settings for this
router. This feature will allow us to use the mydlink cloud services that
includes online access and management of this router through the
mydlink portal website or portable device applications like iOS apps and
Android applications.
In the mydlink section, we can view the registration status of the

mydlink account service. The mydlink Service field will either display
Registered or Non-Registered.
In the Register mydlink Service section, we can register or modify a

mydlink account. Click on the Register mydlink Service button to initi-
ate this procedure.
After clicking the Register mydlink Service button, this window will
appear.
Register mydlink Service Wizard: Step 1

In this section we can select one of two options.
• Select the ‘Yes, I have a mydlink account.’ option if you already have
a mydlink account that you want to use on this router.
• Select the ‘No, I want to register and login with a new mydlink
account.’ option to register a new account and use it on this router.
Click the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the
main page.

Register mydlink Service Wizard: Step 2
When registering a new account, the following page appears. The

following parameters will be available for configuration:
E-mail Address (Account Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail
Name): address will also become your account
name.
Password: Enter your preferred password choice
here.
Confirm Password: Re-enter your preferred password choice
here.
Last Name: Enter your last name here.
First Name: Enter your first name here.
Accept terms and Tick this option to accept the mydlink
conditions: terms and conditions.
Click the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.
main page.
When logging in with an existing account, the following page appears.

E-mail Address (Account Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail
Name): address will also be your account name.
Password: Enter your preferred password choice
here.
Click the Login button to login using these account details.

Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.
main page.

At any point during this wizard, we can change the prefered language
used. To change the language, select the desired language option from
the Language drop-down menu, found on the top right of this page.
End of Wizard

Advanced
Virtual Server
This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from

the drop-down menu. Select an application and click
<< to populate the fields.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local

network that you want to allow the incoming
service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address
automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer
will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down
menu. Select your computer and click <<.
Private Port/ Enter the port that you want to open next to Private
Public Port: Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are
usually the same. The public port is the port seen from
the Internet side, and the private port is the port being
used by the application on the computer within your
local network.
Protocol Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule

will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,
which will allow the particular service to always be
enabled. You can create your own times in the 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.

Port Forwarding
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application

from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click << to populate the fields.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local

network that you want to allow the incoming service
to. If your computer is receiving an IP address
automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer
will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down
menu. Select your computer and click <<.
TCP/UDP: Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you
want to open. You can enter a single port or a range
of ports. Separate ports with a common.
Example: 24,1009,3000-4000
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule

which will allow the particular service to always be
enabled. You can create your own times in the 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.

Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.
These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of
these applications work with the DIR-845L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port
normally associated with an application in the “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-845L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you
want to use and enable it.
Name: Enter a name for the rule. You may select a

pre-defined application from the drop-down menu
and click <<.
Trigger: This is the port used to trigger the application. It

can be either a single port or a range of ports.
Traffic Type: Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP,
or Both).
Firewall: This is the port number on the Internet side that

will be used to access the application. You may
define a single port or a range of ports. You can
use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.
Traffic Type: Select the protocol of the firewall port (TCP, UDP,
or Both).
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Application Rule

which will allow the particular service to always
be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Tools > Schedules section.
QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by
prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and
application priority is not classified automatically. The QoS section contains a
queuing mechanism, traffic shaping and classification. It supports two kinds
of queuing mechanisms. Strict Priority Queue (SPQ) and Weighted Fair Queue
(WFQ). SPQ will process traffic based on traffic priority. Queue1 has the highest
priority and Queue4 has the lowest priority. WFQ will process traffic based on
the queue weight. Users can configure each queue’s weight. The sum of all the queue’s weight must be 100. When surfing the Internet, the system will do
traffic shaping based on the uplink and downlink speed. The classification rules can be used to classify traffic to different queues, then SPQ or WFQ will
do QoS based on the queue’s priority or weight.

Enable QoS: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
Uplink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the
router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often
define speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter
284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a
service such as www.dslreports.com.
Downlink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the ISP
to the router. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often
define speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5Mbits/284Kbits.
Using this example, you would enter 1500. Alternatively
you can test your downlink speed with a service such as
www.dslreports.com.
Queue Type: Here the user can specify the queue type used. When choosing the option Strict Priority Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the
internal specification for the queue ID’s 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.

Queue Priority: In this column the Queue Priority used will be displayed.
Queue Weight: After choosing to use the Weight Fair Queue option, under Queue Type, the user will be able to manual enter
the Queue Weight for each individual Queue ID.
After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of
traffic control and data priority manipulation.
Checkbox: Tick this option to enable the rule specified.
Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here.
This name is used for identification.
Queue ID: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the
drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule.
Option to choose from are Highest, Higher, Normal,
and Best Effort.
Protocol: Select the protocol used for the application for in the
drop-down menu and it will automatically place it in
the Protocol field.
Local IP Range: Enter the local IP range used here. This is the IP range
of you Local Area Network. The Router’s IP cannot be
included in this range.
Remote IP Enter the remote IP range used here. This is the IP
Range: range of the public network from the Internet Port
side. To apply this rule to any IP addresses from the
public side, enter the range 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254.
Application Enter the application port number used here.
Port:


Network Filters
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from
accessing the network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are
currently connected to the Broadband Router.
Configure MAC Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, Allow MAC addresses
Filtering: listed below, or Deny MAC addresses listed below
from the drop-down menu.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you would like to filter.
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.

Access Control
The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to
only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like 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.

Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.
Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu and

then click Next to continue.
Enter the following information and then click Next to continue.
• Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other

Machines.
• 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.

Enter the rule:

Enable - Check to enable the rule.
Name - Enter a name for your rule.
Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address.
Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address.
Protocol - Select the protocol.
Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number.
Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number.
To enable web logging, click Enable.
Click Save to save the access control rule.
Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table.

Website Filters
Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network.
To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply
Web Filter under the Access Control section.
Add Website Select either DENY computers access to ONLY

Filtering Rule: these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY
these sites.
Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow
Domain: or block. Click Save Settings.

Inbound Filters
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can
configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual
Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.
Name: Enter a name for the inbound filter rule.
Action: Select Allow or Deny.
Enable: Check to enable rule.
Remote IP Start: Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you

do not want to specify an IP range.
Remote IP End: Enter the ending IP address. Enter 255.255.255.255

if you do not want to specify and IP range.
Add: Click the Add button to apply your settings. You

must click Save Settings at the top to save the
settings.
Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You
Rules List: may click the Edit icon to change the settings or
enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon
to remove the rule.

Firewall Settings
A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-845L 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.
If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the
chosen computer completely to the outside world.
Enable SPI: SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering)
helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It
validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the
protocol.
Anti-Spoof Check: Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of
“spoofing” attacks.
NAT Endpoint Select one of the following for TCP and UDP ports:
Filtering: Endpoint Independent - Any incoming traffic sent to an open port will
be forwarded to the application that opened the port. The port will
close if idle for 5 minutes.
Address Restricted - Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the
outgoing connection.
Address + Port Restriction - Incoming traffic must match the IP address
and port of the outgoing connection.

DMZ IP Address: Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to
have unrestricted Internet communication. If this computer obtains
it’s IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static
reservation on the Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP
address of the DMZ machine does not change.
PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate

network using PPTP protocol.
IPSEC (VPN): Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network
using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through
NAT. This 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 whether your VPN client supports
NAT traversal.
RTSP: Allows application that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive
streaming media from the Internet. QuickTime and Real Player are
some of the common applications using this protocol.
SIP: Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to
communicate across 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.

Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
Name: Enter a name for your route.
Destination IP: Enter the IP address of packets that will take this
route.
Netmask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note

that the octets must match your destination IP
address.
Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this

route is used.
Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that

indicates the cost of using this route. 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.

Advanced Wireless
Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas.
WLAN Partition: This enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless

specification developed to allow implementation of
wireless networks in countries that cannot use the
802.11 standard. This feature should only be enabled
if you are in a country that requires it.
WMM Enable: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve
the quality of video and voice applications for your
wireless clients.
HT20/40 Coexistence: Enable this option to reduce interference from

other wireless networks in your area. 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.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well
as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures.
The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin
Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of
WPA2 is automatically used.
Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Note: if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the

side of the router will be disabled.
Lock Wireless Tick this option to lock the configured wireless security
Security Settings: settings.
PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add

the router to an existing network or to create a new
network. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can
change or reset the PIN.
Current PIN: Shows the current PIN.
Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router.

Default:
Generate New Create 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.

Add Wireless This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
Station:
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the
PIN for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a
configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router
within 120 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar
only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Add Wireless Click to start the wizard and skip to page 48.
Device Wizard:
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 page 130 for more information.
WPS Button

Advanced Network Settings

Enable UPnP: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature click on
Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-845L to respond
to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra
security from hackers.
WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps,
100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Enable IPV4 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through
Multicast Streams: the router from the Internet (IPv4).
Enable IPV6 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through
Multicast Streams: the router from the Internet (IPv6).

Guest Zone
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones
will be separate from your main wireless network. You may configure different zones for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands.
Enable Guest Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.

Zone:
Schedule: The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be

active. The schedule may be set to Always, which will
allow the particular service to always be enabled. You
can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules
section or click Add New.
Wireless Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different

Network Name: from your main wireless network.
Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the

Between Zones: different zones created.
Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would

like to enable for the guest zone.

IPv6 Firewall
The DIR-845L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device.
The DIR-845L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
Enable Checkbox: Check the box to enable the IPv6 firewall simple security.
Configure IPv6 Select an action from the drop-down menu.

Firewall:
Name: Enter a name to identify the IPv6 firewall rule.
Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that
the IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on. The schedule may
be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to
always be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Tools > Schedules section.
Source: Use the Source drop-down menu to specify the interface

that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the firewall
rule.
IP Address Range: Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address Range field.
Dest: Use the Dest drop-down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP addresses of the firewall rule.
Protocol: Select the protocol of the firewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP).
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 field in the second
box.

IPv6 Routing
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
Route List: Check the box next to the route you wish to enable.
Name: Enter a specific name to identify this route.
Destination IP/ This is the IP address of the router used to reach

Prefix Length: the specified destination or enter the IPv6 address
prefix length of the packets that will take this route.
Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Interface: 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.

Tools
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are
two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin
has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the
admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
Admin Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator
can make changes to the settings.
User Password: Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you cannot
change the settings (you can only view them).
Gateway name: Enter a name for your router.
Enable Graphical Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters or numbers
Authentication: from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and
unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings.
Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. This means to connect
Server: 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-845L to be configured from the Internet
Management: by a web browser. A username/password is still required to access the Web
Management interface.
Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-845L is used in the URL. Example:
http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-845L
and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.
If you have enabled HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL
to access the router remotely.
Remote Admin This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to
Inbound Filter: change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. Details will display the current status.

Time
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to
automatically adjust the time when needed.
Time: Displays the current date and time of the router.
Time Zone: Select your Time Zone from the drop-down

menu.
Enable Daylight To select Daylight Saving time manually, select

Saving: enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and
an end date for daylight saving time.
Enable NTP Server: NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. A NTP
server will synch the time and date with your
router. This will only connect to a server on the
Internet, not a local server. Check the box to
enable this feature.
NTP Server Used: Enter the IP address of a NTP server or select one
from the drop-down menu.
Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values

in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour,
Minute, and Second and then click Set Time.
You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time

Settings to synch the date and time with the
computer you are currently on.

SysLog
The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a
SysLog server on your network.
Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog
SysLog Server: Server.
SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be

Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your
computer from the drop-down menu (only if
receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP).

Email Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your
email address.
Enable Email When this option is enabled, router activity logs are emailed to a
Notification: designated email address.
From Email Address: This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a log
file or firmware upgrade notification via email.
To Email Address: Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
SMTP Server Address: Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
SMTP Server Port: Enter the SMTP port used on the server.
Enable Authentication: Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.
Account Name: Enter your account for sending email.
Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the
password associated with the account.
On Log Full: When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email to your
account when the log is full.
On Schedule: 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.

System
This section allows you to manage the router’s configuration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to the factory
default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings, including any rules that you’ve created.
Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router

Local Hard Drive: configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of
the computer you are using. First, click the Save
button. A file dialog will appear, allowing you to
select a location and file name for the settings.
Load Settings Use this option to load previously saved router

from Local Hard configuration settings. First, use the Browse option
Drive: to find a previously saved file of configuration
settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer
those settings to the router.
Restore to This option will restore all configuration settings

Factory Default back to the settings that were in effect at the
Settings: time the router was shipped from the factory.
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.

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. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site.
Browse: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click

Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard
drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade.
Upload: Once you have a firmware update on your computer,

use this option to browse for the file and then upload
the information into the access point.
Language Pack
You can change the language of the web UI by uploading
available language packs.
Browse: After you have downloaded the new language pack,

click Browse to locate the language pack file on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language
pack upgrade.

Dynamic DNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased
(www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign
dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to
your server no matter what your IP address is.
Enable Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of

Dynamic DNS: keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP
Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.
Server Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down

Address: menu or enter the DDNS server address.
Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS

Key: account.
Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.

Key:
Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Status: Displays the current connection status.

System Check
Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a
computer is on the 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.

Schedules
Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to
8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
Name: Enter a name for your new schedule.
Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include

every day.
Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end

time for your schedule.
Save: 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
List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon
to remove the schedule.

Status
Device Info
This page displays the current information for the DIR-845L. 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.
If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect
to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
General: Displays the router’s time and firmware version.
WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings
LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.
Wireless LAN1: Displays the 2.4GHz wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as
SSID and Channel.
Wireless LAN2: Displays the 5GHz wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as
SSID and Channel.
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).

Logs
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory
for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view
the router logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This router also has
external Syslog Server support so you can send the log files to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
Log Options: You can select the types of messages that you want
to display from the log. System Activity, Debug
Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice
messages can be selected. Click Apply Log Settings
Now to activate your settings.
Refresh: Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any

recent activity.
First Page: Click to go to the first page.
Last Page: Click to go to the last page.
Previous: Click to go back one page.
Next: Click to go to the next page.
Clear: Clears all of the log contents.
Email Now: This option will send a copy of the router log to your
email address configured in the Tools > Email Settings
screen.
Save Log: This option will save the router log to a file on your
computer.

Statistics
The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-845L on both
the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

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.

Routing
This page will display your current routing table.

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.

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.

IPV6 Routing
This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router.

Support

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router

WPS Button
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless
devices such as wireless adapters, media players, 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-845L router. Please refer to your user manual for the
wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-845L for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink.
WPS Button
Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS
process).
Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to configure. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless
connection will be secure with WPA2.

Windows® 7
WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your
wireless adapter. 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.

3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would
like to connect to and click the Connect button.
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.

5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is

on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing
the WPS button on the router.
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.

WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-845L 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.

3. Double-click the DIR-845L.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the Router label) or in the Setup
> Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI and click Next.

5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon.

7. The following window appears while the Router is being

configured.

Wait for the configuration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has
been setup successfully.
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.

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user
manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the

center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click
on a 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.

WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your
wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
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.

3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on

your router and click Connect.

connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

WPS/WCN 2.0
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up
depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to configure the router or third party software.
When you first set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the
router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in
support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually configure.
If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section. Use the
Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN
button or 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.

Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service
Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with
connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the

center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click
on a 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.

WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are
joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.
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.

3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi password and click Connect.

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.

Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-845L. Read the
following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different
operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.
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.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7 and higher
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and higher
- Google™ Chrome 8 and higher
- Apple Safari 4 and higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a
different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be
on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,
Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included
with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.

• Configure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click
the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button.
Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
• 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.
• If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30
seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the
factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip
to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30
seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the
password box empty.

3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail,
we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be
another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
• 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

You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented
packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the
proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web configuration page
for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure.
• 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.

Appendix A - Wireless Basics
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.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of
wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops
and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop
systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to
use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide
this link.

What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.
Why D-Link 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. But
wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area
to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN),
and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has
a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point
as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles
to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and
many other outdoor venues.

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to
30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as
much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other
devices that operate on batteries.
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
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Office and Home Office

• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office
• Remotely access your office network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate office space

Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming
so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. 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.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to
place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have
a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access
point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
Security

Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on
the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
Wireless Modes

There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
• 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-845L 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.
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.

Appendix B - Networking Basics
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.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.)
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the

default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation,

security settings, and the settings on your router.
Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP
request on newly installed adapters.

Appendix B - Networking Basics
Statically Assign an IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network
Connections.
Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet
as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X
where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not
in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your
router (I.E. 192.168.0.1).
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.

Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Hardware Specifications Wireless Channel Numbers
• LAN Interface: Four 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports • IEEE 802.11a: Channels 36~64 and Channels 149~165
• WAN Interface: One 10/100/1000Mbps Internet port • IEEE 802.11b: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan)
• Wireless Interface (2.4Ghz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n • IEEE 802.11g: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan)
• Wireless Interface (5Ghz): IEEE 802.11a/n • IEEE 802.11n: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan),
• USB Interface: Complaint USB 2.0 Channels 36~64 (Channels 149~165 for IEEE 802.11an)
Operating Voltage Antenna Type

• Input: 100~240V (±20%), 47~63Hz • Six Internal Antennas (Two 2.4 GHz Antennas, Two 5 GHz Antennas)
• Output: DC12V, 2A
Wireless Security
Temperature • 64/128bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS
• Operating: 32 ~ 104oF (0 ~ 40oC) (PIN & PBC)
• Non-Operating: -4 ~ 149oF (-20 ~ 65oC)
Certifications
Humidity • FCC, CE, C-Tick.
• Operating: 10% - 90% non-condensing
• Non-Operating: 5% - 95% non-condesing Dimensions
• W=9.9 cm
Wireless Frequency Range • L=11.9 cm
• IEEE 802.11a: 5180 MHz~5240 MHz, 5745 MHz~5825 MHz • H=19.15cm
• IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2483 MHz
• IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz Warranty
• IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz, 5180 MHz~5240 MHz, 5745 • 2 years
MHz~5825 MHz
Wireless Bandwidth Rate

• IEEE 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps

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Wireless Installation Considerations

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Quick Setup Wizard

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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.

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Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients

Click Next to continue.

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PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.

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QRS Mobile App

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SharePort Mobile App

1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-845L.

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