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Page 2: Preface
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 August 22, 2012 • Initial release for Revision A1... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Set up the router using your iPad or iPhone .....21 Manual Setup ..............55 SharePort Mobile App ..............22 Access Files from the Internet ........56 App Installation ..............22 IPv6 ..................57 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........26 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....58 Internet Connection Setup ..........27 D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 4 Time ..................94 WPA/WPA2 ................. 124 SysLog ................95 Email Settings..............96 Troubleshooting ............126 System ................97 Wireless Basics ...............130 Firmware ................98 What is Wireless? ..............131 Language Pack ..............98 Tips ....................133 Dynamic DNS ..............99 Wireless Modes ................. 134 D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Networking Basics ............135 Check your IP address ............135 Statically Assign an IP address ..........136 Technical Specifications ..........137 Contacting Technical Support ........138 GPL Code Statement............139 Warranty .................151 Registration ..............158 D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 6: Product Overview
Power Adapter 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-836L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. -
Page 7: System Requirements
• Safari 5 or higher SharePort Mobile App • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.3 or higher) Requirements • Android device (2.0 or higher) iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 8: Introduction
VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network. The D-Link Cloud Service will allow you to always have access to your home network no matter where you go. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®7, or Android™... -
Page 9: Features
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-836L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-836L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-836L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s... -
Page 10: Hardware Overview
Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 11: Leds
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good Internet LED but the router cannot connect to the Internet. If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the “on demand” connection type is set and the Internet connection is idle. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 12: Installation
Bridge mode to bypass the router functions which will allow your DIR-836L router to work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to your modem’s user guide for more information. -
Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. -
Page 14: Manual Setup
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. INTERNET POWER DIR-836L Computer D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 15 POWER 7. Open a web browser. For first time setup, you will automatically be directed to the D-Link Setup Wizard. Skip to page 14. If the wizard does not appear, you can manually log in and configure your router. Refer to page 26.
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Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router
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-836L to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the DIR-836L before connecting it to your network: •... - Page 17 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 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.
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Page 18: 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. -
Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard
If you have already configured your settings and you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to page 26. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. - Page 20 Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 21 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 23 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 24 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 Next to create your mydlink account. Your router setup is complete. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 25 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 26: Qrs Mobile App
QRS Mobile App Set up the router using your iPad or iPhone 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 mobile device, go to the iTunes Store or Google Play and search for ‘D-Link’... -
Page 27: Shareport Mobile App
2. Scan this code using a barcode scanner App (e.g. Bakodo or RedLaser) from your iOS or Android device. If you do not have the App, search for D-link SharePort Mobile from the App Store or Google play. You will be directed to the App Store or the Google play store to begin the Installation process. - Page 28 Wi-Fi password. Android - Press Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup. Enter your Wi-Fi password. 5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 29 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 30 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 31: Web-Based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local. You may also connect by typing the router’s LAN IP address (http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password and click Log In. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 32: Internet Connection Setup
If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please refer to page 14. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 33: Static (Assigned By Isp)
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. Enable True Gigabit Check to enable true Gigabit routing. - Page 34 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 35: Dynamic (Cable)
Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. Enable True Gigabit Check to enable true Gigabit routing. -
Page 36: Pppoe (Dsl)
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. - Page 37 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 38: Pptp
Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. Enable True Check to enable true Gigabit routing. - Page 39 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 40: L2Tp
Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. - Page 41 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 42: Wireless Settings
Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 43. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 43: Manual Wireless Settings
Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-836L. By default the channel is set to 6. 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 Scan, this option will be greyed out. -
Page 44: N/A (5Ghz)
Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-836L. By default the channel is set to 6. 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 Scan, this option will be greyed out. -
Page 45: Wireless Security
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-836L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •... -
Page 46: Wireless Security Setup Wizard
To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 47 Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. Create a passphrase for your security password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 48: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard
Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to finish. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 49 PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 50: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 51: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)
6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 52 10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 53: Network Settings
Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information Relay: from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 54: Dhcp Server Settings
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-836L has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. - Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 56: Dhcp Reservation
(name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 57: Storage
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) account. Refer to the next page. SharePort Mobile/Web Access Manual Setup Click this button to manually configure your SharePort Mobile settings. You can create multiple user accounts as well as configure more advanced settings. Skip to page 55. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 58: Setup Wizard
Note that all subfolders under the folder you want to share will be shared. When you click Select, the following screen appears. Click the plus (+) sign to the left of the folder to open its subfolders. Select the folder and then click OK. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 59 If you do not have or want an account, leave the boxes empty and click Next. If you would like a DDNS account through D-Link, click the www. dlinkddns.com link to create a new account. Step 6 - Setup is complete. Click Save to finish the setup wizard.
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Page 60: Manual Setup
Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Devices: SharePort Web Displays the URL(s) to enter in your web browser to access Access Link: your shared files on a USB thumb drive or external hard drive connected to your router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 61: Access Files From The Internet
HTTPS, you must type in HTTPS:// instead of HTTP:// to get a secure connection. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to 3200, and your WAN IP address of the router is 1.2.3.4, then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 62: Ipv6
For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 63: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 64 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 65 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 66 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 67 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 68: Ipv6 Manual Setup
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 69: Static Ipv6
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 70 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). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 71 Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: 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 Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 72 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 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 73: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling
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: D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 74: To 4 Tunneling
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 75 LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 76 Section 3 - Configuration 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: D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 77: Mydlink Settings
Section 3 - Configuration mydlink Settings mydlink Service: Displays whether your device is registered with a mydlink account or not. Register mydlink Click to go to the mydlink website to register or edit your Settings: settings. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 78: Advanced
You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 79: Port Forwarding
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 80: Application Rules
“Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-836L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. -
Page 81: Qos Engine
The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 82: Network Filters
To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 83: Access Control
P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 84 • 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 85 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 86: Website Filters
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Add Website 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 87: Inbound Filters
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 88: Firewall Settings
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-836L offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. - Page 89 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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 90: Routing
A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 91: Advanced Wireless
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 92: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes PIN: the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 93: 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. WPS Button Refer to page 111 for more information. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 94: Advanced Network Settings
™ click on Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-836L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Ping Inbound Select from the drop-down menu if you would like to Filter: apply the Inbound Filter to the WAN ping. -
Page 95: Guest Zone
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 96: Ipv6 Firewall
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-836L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-836L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature. -
Page 97: Ipv6 Routing
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 98: Tools
Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-836L 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-836L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. -
Page 99: Time
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 100: Syslog
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). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 101: Email Settings
Check to enable browsing history (for mydlink Lite app). History: Push Event: Check to enable and select which alerts to be sent to your mobile device (for mydlink Lite app). Event Trigger: Check to enable event triggering (for mydlink Lite app). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 102: System
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 103: Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. -
Page 104: Dynamic Dns
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 105: System Check
Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 106: Schedules
You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 107: Status
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-836L. 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. -
Page 108: Logs
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 109: Statistics
Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-836L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. -
Page 110: Internet Sessions
The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 111: Routing
Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 112: Wireless
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 113: Ipv6
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 114: Ipv6 Routing
Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
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Page 116: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router
Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-836L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. -
Page 117: Windows® 7
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 118 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 119 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 120: Wps
Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-836L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. - Page 121 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-836L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
- Page 122 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 123 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 124: Windows Vista
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 125: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 126 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 127: Wps/Wcn 2.0
Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 128: Windows® Xp
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 129: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... - Page 130 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 131: Troubleshooting
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. - Page 132 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
- Page 133 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 134 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 135: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. -
Page 136: What Is Wireless
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. - Page 137 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 •...
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Page 138: Tips
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. -
Page 139: Wireless Modes
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-836L wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. -
Page 140: Networking Basics
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. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 141: Statically Assign An Ip Address
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 142: Technical Specifications
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation 3 The DIR-836L does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual... -
Page 143: Contacting Technical Support
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. -
Page 144: Gpl Code Statement
WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL. - Page 145 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 146 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 147 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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- Page 150 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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- Page 154 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 156: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. - Page 157 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
- Page 158 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
- Page 159 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
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Page 160: Limitation Of Liability
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. - Page 161 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
- Page 162 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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Page 163: Registration
Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 August 22, 2012 D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...