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 May 17, 2012 • Initial release for Revision A1 January 24, 2013 •...
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Check your IP address ............134 Logs ..................100 Statically Assign an IP address ..........135 Statistics ................101 Wireless Security ............136 Internet Sessions .............. 102 What is WPA? ..............136 Routing ................103 Technical.Specifications..........137 Wireless ................104 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Wi-Fi Configuration Note 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-865L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
• 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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Lite app – which is great for parents. SharePort Mobile technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of your DIR-865L. Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the SharePort Mobile app for iOS and Android to access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.
•.Cloud.Features - The DIR-865L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using a mobile device. It is also mydlink-enabled so you can remotely access and mange your DIR-865L from a mobile device. SharePort Mobile can be used to share files, stream videos, view photos, and play music.
Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
WPS process. The light will be a solid orange during boot up. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but Internet LED the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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.
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. Computer DIR-865L D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. DIR-865L Modem INTERNET Computer 7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service, you may be online already and further configuration will be optional. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 12.
IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 24. 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.
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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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App (iOS, Android) D-Link offers an app for your iOS or Android device to install and configure your router. Step.1 From an iOS device, go to the iTunes Store. From an Android device go to Google Play. Search for ‘D-Link’ , select QRS.Mobile, and download the app to your device.
Setup > Storage page (refer to page 22) for this app to work properly. 1. Plug your USB storage drive into the USB port. Note: The DIR-865L supports hard drives with up to USB port one terabyte of storage capacity.
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4. Click Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that you created during setup and then enter the default Wi-Fi password located on your Wi-Fi configuration note. 5. Once connected, tap on the SharePort Mobile icon. 6. The following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local.. Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. The password should be left blank by default. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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 12. Click Manual.Internet.Connection.Setup to configure your connection manually and continue to the next page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
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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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
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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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Gateway: displayed here. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Click Add.Wireless.Device.with.WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 44. 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-865L User Manual...
STEP 1: Type your desired wireless network names (SSIDs) for both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. 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-865L User Manual...
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Click Next. You will now see a summary window that displays your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Enter your wireless password in the box below. Click Next. You will now see a summary window that displays your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected 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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-865L. 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.
Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-865L. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-865L 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.
(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-865L User Manual...
This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links to connect to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on Access Link: your network. Supports capacities of up to 1TB for USB storage drives. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Use this setting to enable USB 3.0 functionality for the USB port on the back of the router. USB 3.0 provides high-speed transfer speeds with compatible devices. This setting is disabled by default, which means that the USB port will operate at the USB 2.0 specification. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Connection.Setup.Wizard.button and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running. If you are an advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual. IPv6.Internet.Connection.Setup button to input all the settings manually. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is LAN IPv6 Address: based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
ULA prefix for the default setting. ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 ULA Settings: This section with display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
IPv6 Address Assignment: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Choose either Stateful. DHCPv6, SLAAC. +. RDNSS or SLAAC. +. Type: Stateless.DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: Check this box to automatically enable DHCP-PD services. Select Stateful. (DHCPv6), SLAAC. +. RDNSS or SLAAC. +. Stateless. Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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 Address: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Check this box to enable automatica configuration of the DHCP prefix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful.(DHCPv6), SLAAC.+.RDNSS or SLAAC.+.Stateless.DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enable DHCP-D: Check this box to enable DHCP prefix delegation for each LAN. LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Lin-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Check this box to enable automatic configuration of the DHCP prefix DHCP-PD in LAN: delegation for each LAN on the network. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful. (DHCPv6), SLAAC. +. RDNSS or SLAAC. +. Stateless. Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful.(DHCPv6), SLAAC.+.RDNSS or SLAAC.+.Stateless. Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Enter the 6rd Border Relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP. Primary/ Secondary DNS Address: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful. (DHCPv6), SLAAC. +. RDNSS or SLAAC. +. Stateless. Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection Is: Select Link-Local.Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Displays the IPv6 address of the router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
E-mail: Displays the email address associated with your mydlink account if you have an active account. Register mydlink Click to go to the mydlink website to register your device or Service: edit your settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. Inbound Filter: You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>. Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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-865L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...
Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Priority: The priority of the message flow is entered here -- 1 receives the highest priority (most urgent) and 255 receives the lowest priority (least urgent). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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• 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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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. Configure Website Select either DENY.computers.access.to.ONLY.these.sites or ALLOW.computers.access.to.ONLY.these.sites. Filter: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Domain: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click Rules List: the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-865L 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.
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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-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
Advanced Wireless This page allows you to change some of the advanced wireless settings of the DIR-865L. It is recommended that you only change these settings if you are familiar with their functions and proper settings, or are instructed to do so.
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. Reset PIN to Default: Restore the default PIN of the router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client within 120 seconds to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 108 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Advanced Network This page allows you to change some of the advanced network settings of the DIR-865L. It is recommended that you only change these settings if you are familiar with their functions and proper settings, or are instructed to do so.
Wireless Network Name: Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different from your main wireless network. If you want to choose a security mode for the 5 GHz band, choose from the drop-down menu. Security Mode: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-865L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-865L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
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-865L User Manual...
Web Management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-865L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of Port: the DIR-865L 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.
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 Sync.Your.Computer’s.Time.Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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 SysLog Server: Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
This option is enabled when On.Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. Schedule: To create a schedule, go to Tools.>.Schedules. Details: Here you can choose from a drop down menu whether email details are kept in the log or not. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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 Choose.File to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.
Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu or enter the DDNS server address. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. IPv6 DDNS List: Displays the list of active IPv6 Dynamic DNS addresses. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
End Time: Enter an end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to List: make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-865L. 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.
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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic.Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-865L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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-865L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected.will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-865L 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.
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Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-865L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup.> Wireless.Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
(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-865L User Manual...
1.. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2.. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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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-865L User Manual...
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. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View.Available.Wireless.Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
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.
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• 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.
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• 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-865L User Manual...
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• 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-865L User Manual...
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.
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.
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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 •...
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.
• 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-865L 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.
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.
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-865L User Manual...
Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-865L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. 3 The DIR-865L does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...