D-Link AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-842 User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- D-Link
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AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-842
User Manual
DIR-842
AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
January 2021
DIR-842 AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction…………………………………..5
Contents and Audience……………………………………………….5
Conventions………………………………………………………..5
Document Structure………………………………………………….5
Chapter 2. Overview………………………………………6
General Information…………………………………………………6
Specifications……………………………………………………..8
Product Appearance…………………………………………………14
Upper Panel……………………………………………………..14
Back and Bottom Panels……………………………………………16
Delivery Package…………………………………………………..18
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection…………………….19
Before You Begin…………………………………………………..19
Connecting to PC…………………………………………………..20
PC with Ethernet Adapter………………………………………….20
Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 7)……………………21
Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 10)…………………..26
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter…………………………………………….30
Obtaining
IP
Address
Automatically
and
Connecting
to Wireless Network (OS Windows 7)…………………………………31
Obtaining
IP
Address
Automatically
and
Connecting
to Wireless Network (OS Windows 10)………………………………..34
Connecting to Web-based Interface……………………………………37
Web-based Interface Structure……………………………………….39
Summary Page…………………………………………………….39
Home Page……………………………………………………….41
Menu Sections……………………………………………………42
Notifications……………………………………………………43
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface……………..44
Initial Configuration Wizard………………………………………..44
Selecting Operation Mode………………………………………….46
Router………………………………………………………..46
Access Point or Repeater………………………………………..47 Changing LAN IPv4 Address…………………………………………49 Wi-Fi Client…………………………………………………….50 Configuring WAN Connection………………………………………..52
Static IPv4 Connection………………………………………….53
Static IPv6 Connection………………………………………….54
PPPoE,
IPv6
PPPoE,
PPPoE
Dual
Stack,
PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections…………………55
PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection…………………..56
PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection………………….57
PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection……………………58 Configuring Wireless Network………………………………………59 Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP………………………………..61 Changing Web-based Interface Password………………………………63 Connection of Multimedia Devices…………………………………….65
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Statistics………………………………………………………..68 Network Statistics……………………………………………….68
DHCP……………………………………………………………69 Routing Table……………………………………………………70 Clients and
Sessions……………………………………………..71 Port Statistics………………………………………………….72 Multicast
Groups…………………………………………………73
Connections Setup………………………………………………….74 WAN…………………………………………………………….74 Creating
Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection………………..76 Creating Dynamic IPv6 or
Static IPv6 WAN Connection………………..80 Creating PPPoE WAN
Connection……………………………………84 Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection……………………………..88
Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection……………..93
LAN…………………………………………………………….98 IPv4………………………………………………………….98
IPv6…………………………………………………………103 WAN Reservation…………………………………………………106
Wi-Fi……………………………………………………………108 Basic Settings………………………………………………….108 Client
Management……………………………………………….116 WPS……………………………………………………………117 Using WPS
Function via Web-based Interface……………………….119 Using WPS Function without Web-
based Interface……………………120 WMM……………………………………………………………121
Client…………………………………………………………124 Client Shaping………………………………………………….127
Additional……………………………………………………..129 MAC Filter……………………………………………………..133
Roaming………………………………………………………..136
Advanced…………………………………………………………138 VLAN…………………………………………………………..139
DNS……………………………………………………………141 DDNS…………………………………………………………..143 Ports
Settings………………………………………………….145 Bandwidth Control……………………………………………….148
Traffic Segmentation…………………………………………….149 Redirect……………………………………………………….150
Routing………………………………………………………..151 TR-069 Client…………………………………………………..153 Remote
Access…………………………………………………..155 UPnP IGD……………………………………………………….157
UDPXY………………………………………………………….158 IGMP/MLD……………………………………………………….160
ALG/Passthrough…………………………………………………162 IPsec………………………………………………………….164
Firewall…………………………………………………………170 IP Filter………………………………………………………170 Virtual
Servers…………………………………………………174 DMZ……………………………………………………………177 MAC
Filter……………………………………………………..178 URL Filter……………………………………………………..180 DoS
Protection………………………………………………….182
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System…………………………………………………………..185 Configuration…………………………………………………..186
Firmware Update…………………………………………………188 Local Update………………………………………………….189
Remote Update…………………………………………………190 Log……………………………………………………………191
Ping…………………………………………………………..194 Traceroute……………………………………………………..196
Telnet…………………………………………………………198 System Time…………………………………………………….199
Yandex.DNS……………………………………………………….201 Settings……………………………………………………….201 Devices
and Rules……………………………………………….203
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines………………………….205
Safety Rules and Conditions………………………………………..205 Wireless Installation
Considerations………………………………..206
Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms…………………….207
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Introduction
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DIR-842 and explains how to configure and
operate it. This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking
concepts, who create an in-home local area network, and system administrators,
who install and configure networks in offices.
Conventions
Example
Description
text
The body text of the manual.
Before You Begin
A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.
“Quick Guide”
Installation A reference to a document.
Change
A name of a menu, menu item, control (field, checkbox, drop-down list, button, etc.).
192.168.0.1
Data that you should enter in the specified field.
! Information
An important note.
Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document. Chapter 2 gives
an overview of the router’s hardware and software features, describes its
appearance and the package contents. Chapter 3 explains how to install the
router DIR-842 and configure a PC in order to access its webbased interface.
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail. Chapter 5
includes safety instructions and tips for networking. Chapter 6 introduces
abbreviations and acronyms most commonly used in User Manuals for D-Link
customer premises equipment.
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Overview
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DIR-842 device is a wireless dual band gigabit router with a built-in
4-port switch. It provides a fast and simple way to create a wireless and
wired network at home or in an office. Also you are able to connect the
wireless router DIR-842 to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line
and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range
of professional tasks. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect
Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and other devices to your network.
Using the DIR-842 device, you are able to quickly create a high-speed wireless
network at home or in your office, which lets computers and mobile devices
access the Internet virtually anywhere (within the operational range of your
wireless network). Simultaneous activity of 2.4GHz band and 5GHz band allows
performing a wide range of tasks. The router can operate as a base station for
connecting wireless devices of the standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g,
802.11n, and 802.11ac (at the wireless connection rate up to 1167Mbps1). The
router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several
security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3), MAC address filtering, WPS, WMM. In
addition, the device is equipped with a button for switching the Wi-Fi network
off/on. If needed, for example, when you leave home, you can easily switch the
router’s WLAN by pressing the button, and devices connected to the LAN ports
of the router will stay online. Multi-user MIMO technology allows to
distribute the router’s resources to let multiple wireless clients use the Wi-
Fi network efficiently, keeping high rates for HD media streaming, lag-free
gaming, and fast transfer of large files. Transmit Beamforming technology
allows to flexibly change the antennas’ radiation pattern and to redistribute
the signal directly to wireless devices connected to the router. Smart
adjustment of Wi-Fi clients is useful for networks based on several D-Link
access points or routers when the smart adjustment function is configured on
each of them, a client always connects to the access point (router) with the
highest signal level. Support of guest Wi-Fi network allows you to create a
separate wireless network with individual security settings and maximum rate
limitation. Devices connected to the guest network will be able to access the
Internet, but will be isolated from the devices and resources of the router’s
LAN. The wireless router DIR-842 includes a built-in firewall. The advanced
security functions minimize threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted
intrusions to your network, and block access to unwanted websites for users of
your LAN. In addition, the router supports IPsec and allows to create secure
VPN tunnels. Built-in Yandex.DNS service protects against malicious and
fraudulent web sites and helps to block access to adult content on children’s
devices. You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-842 via the
user-friendly web-based interface (the interface is available in several
languages).
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The configuration wizard allows you to quickly switch DIR-842 to one of the
following modes: router (for connection to a wired or wireless ISP), access
point, repeater, or client, and then configure all needed setting for
operation in the selected mode in several simple steps.
Also DIR-842 supports configuration and management via mobile application for
Android and iPhone smartphones.
You can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware
on D-Link update server and notifies when ready to install it.
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Specifications*
Hardware
Processor RAM Flash Interfaces LEDs
Buttons
Antenna MIMO Power connector
Software
WAN connection types
· RTL8197FS (1GHz)
· 64MB, DDR2, built in processor
· 8MB, SPI · 10/100/1000BASE-T WAN port · 4 10/100/1000BASE-T LAN ports ·
Power · Internet · 4 LAN LEDs · WLAN 2.4G · WLAN 5G · WPS · POWER button to
power on/power off · WIFI button to enable/disable wireless network · WPS
button to set up wireless connection · RESET button to restore factory default
settings · Four external non-detachable antennas (5dBi gain)
· 2 x 2, MU-MIMO
· Power input connector (DC)
· PPPoE · IPv6 PPPoE · PPPoE Dual Stack · Static IPv4 / Dynamic IPv4 · Static
IPv6 / Dynamic IPv6 · PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) · PPPoE + Dynamic
IP (PPPoE Dual Access) · PPTP/L2TP + Static IP · PPTP/L2TP + Dynamic IP
Overview
- The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant documentation, visit www.dlink.ru.
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Software
Network functions
Firewall functions VPN Management and monitoring
· Support of IEEE 802.1X for Internet connection · DHCP server/relay ·
Advanced configuration of built-in DHCP server · Stateful/Stateless mode for
IPv6 address assignment, IPv6 prefix delegation · Automatic obtainment of LAN
IP address (for access point/repeater/client
modes) · DNS relay · Dynamic DNS · Static IPv4/IPv6 routing · IGMP/MLD Proxy ·
RIP · Support of UPnP IGD · Support of VLAN · WAN ping respond · Support of
SIP ALG · Support of RTSP · WAN failover · Autonegotiation of speed, duplex
mode, and flow control / Manual speed and
duplex mode setup for each Ethernet port · Setup of maximum TX rate for each
port of the router · Built-in UDPXY application · Segmentation of traffic
between LAN ports
· Network Address Translation (NAT) · Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) ·
IPv4/IPv6 filter · MAC filter · URL filter · DMZ · Prevention of ARP and DDoS
attacks · Virtual servers · Built-in Yandex.DNS web content filtering service
· IPsec/PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE pass-through · IPsec tunnels
· Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS) ·
Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management · Support of
D-Link Assistant application for Android and iPhone smartphones · Notification
on connection problems and auto redirect to settings · Firmware update via
web-based interface · Automatic notification on new firmware version ·
Saving/restoring configuration to/from file · Support of logging to remote
host · Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual
time/date setup · Ping utility · Traceroute utility · TR-069 client ·
Automatic reboot on schedule
Wireless Module Parameters
Standards
· IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 · IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
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Wireless Module Parameters
Frequency range The frequency range depends upon the radio frequency
regulations applied in your country Wireless connection security
Advanced functions
Wireless connection rate
Transmitter output power The maximum value of the transmitter output power
depends upon the radio frequency regulations applied in your country
· 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz · 5150 ~ 5350MHz · 5650 ~ 5850MHz
· WEP · WPA/WPA2 (Personal/Enterprise) · WPA3 (Personal) · filter · WPS
(PBC/PIN)
· Support of client mode · WMM (Wi-Fi QoS) · Information on connected Wi-Fi
clients · Advanced settings · Smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients · Guest Wi-Fi
/ support of MBSSID · Rate limitation for wireless network/separate MAC
addresses · Periodic scan of channels, automatic switch to least loaded
channel · Support of 802.11ac (5GHz) and 802.11n (2.4GHz) TX Beamforming ·
Autonegotiation of channel bandwidth in accordance with environment
conditions (20/40 Coexistence) · Support of STBC
· IEEE 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps · IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2,
5.5, and 11Mbps · IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps · IEEE
802.11n (2.4GHz): from 6.5 to 300Mbps (MCS0MCS15) · IEEE 802.11n (5GHz): from
6.5 to 300Mbps (from MCS0 to MCS15) · IEEE 802.11ac (5GHz): from 6.5 to
867Mbps (from MCS0 to MCS9)
· 802.11a (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 14dBm at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps
13dBm at 36Mbps 12.5dBm at 48Mbps 12dBm at 54Mbps
· 802.11b (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 15dBm at 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
· 802.11g (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 15dBm at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36,
48, 54Mbps
· 802.11n (typical at room temperature 25 °C) 2.4GHz, HT20 15dBm at MCS0~7
2.4GHz, HT40 15dBm at MCS0~7 5GHz, HT20 14dBm at MCS0~4 13dBm at MCS5 12.5dBm
at MCS6 12dBm at MCS7 5GHz, HT40 14dBm at MCS0~2 13dBm at MCS3~4 12.5dBm at
MCS5~6 12dBm at MCS7
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Wireless Module Parameters
Receiver sensitivity
· 802.11ac (typical at room temperature 25 °C) VHT20 14dBm at MCS0~4 13dBm at
MCS5 12dBm at MCS6 11dBm at MCS7/8 VHT40 14dBm at MCS0~2 13dBm at MCS3~4 12dBm
at MCS5~6 11dBm at MCS7/8/9 VHT80 14dBm at MCS0~4 13dBm at MCS5~6 12dBm at
MCS7 11dBm at MCS8/9
· 802.11a (typical at PER < 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
-82dBm at 6Mbps -81dBm at 9Mbps -79dBm at 12Mbps -77dBm at 18Mbps -74dBm at
24Mbps -70dBm at 36Mbps -66dBm at 48Mbps -65dBm at 54Mbps
· 802.11b (typical at PER = 8% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
-80dBm at 1Mbps -80dBm at 2Mbps -76dBm at 5.5Mbps -76dBm at 11Mbps
· 802.11g (typical at PER < 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
-82dBm at 6Mbps -81dBm at 9Mbps -79dBm at 12Mbps -77dBm at 18Mbps -74dBm at
24Mbps -70dBm at 36Mbps -66dBm at 48Mbps -65dBm at 54Mbps
· 802.11n (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
2.4GHz, HT20 -82dBm at MCS0 -79dBm at MCS1 -77dBm at MCS2 -74dBm at MCS3
-70dBm at MCS4 -66dBm at MCS5 -65dBm at MCS6 -64dBm at MCS7 2.4GHz, HT40
-79dBm at MCS0 -76dBm at MCS1 -74dBm at MCS2 -71dBm at MCS3 -67dBm at MCS4
-63dBm at MCS5 -62dBm at MCS6 -61dBm at MCS7
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Wireless Module Parameters
Modulation schemes
5GHz, HT20 -82dBm at MCS0 -79dBm at MCS1 -77dBm at MCS2 -74dBm at MCS3 -70dBm
at MCS4 -66dBm at MCS5 -65dBm at MCS6 -64dBm at MCS7 5GHz, HT40 -79dBm at MCS0
-76dBm at MCS1 -74dBm at MCS2 -71dBm at MCS3 -67dBm at MCS4 -63dBm at MCS5
-62dBm at MCS6 -61dBm at MCS7
· 802.11ac (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
VHT20 -82dBm at MCS0 -79dBm at MCS1 -77dBm at MCS2 -74dBm at MCS3 -70dBm at
MCS4 -66dBm at MCS5 -65dBm at MCS6 -64dBm at MCS7 -56dBm at MCS8 VHT40 -79dBm
at MCS0 -76dBm at MCS1 -74dBm at MCS2 -71dBm at MCS3 -67dBm at MCS4 -63dBm at
MCS5 -62dBm at MCS6 -61dBm at MCS7 -56dBm at MCS8 -54dBm at MCS9 VHT80 -76dBm
at MCS0 -73dBm at MCS1 -71dBm at MCS2 -68dBm at MCS3 -64dBm at MCS4 -60dBm at
MCS5 -59dBm at MCS6 -58dBm at MCS7 -53dBm at MCS8 -51dBm at MCS9
· 802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM · 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS,
CCK · 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM · 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK,
16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM · 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, up to 256QAM with
OFDM
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Physical Parameters
Dimensions (L x W x H)
· 205 x 136 x 44 mm (8.07 x 5.35 x 1.73 in)
Operating Environment
Power Temperature
Humidity
· Output: 12V DC, 1A
· Operating: from 0 to 40 °C · Storage: from -20 to 65 °C
· Operating: from 10% to 90% (non-condensing) · Storage: from 5% to 95% (non-
condensing)
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Product Appearance
Upper Panel
Overview
LED
Power
Internet
Figure 1. Upper panel view.
Mode
Description
Solid green
The router is powered on.
No light
The router is powered off.
Solid green
The WAN cable is connected to the port.
Blinking green
Data transfer through the WAN port.
No light
The WAN cable is not connected.
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LED
LAN 1-4
WLAN 2.4G WLAN 5G
WPS
Mode
Solid green
Blinking green
No light Solid green Blinking green No light Blinking green No light
Description
A device (computer) is connected to the relevant port, the connection is on.
Data transfer through the relevant LAN port. When the router is being loaded,
the LEDs are blinking one at a time. When the firmware is being upgraded, the
LEDs are blinking two at a time.
The cable is not connected to the relevant port.
The router’s WLAN of the relevant band is on.
Data transfer through the Wi-Fi network of the relevant band.
The router’s WLAN of the relevant band is off.
Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS function.
The WPS function is not in use.
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Back and Bottom Panels
Overview
Figure 2. Back panel view.
Port
Description
WIFI
A button to enable/disable wireless network.
To disable the router’s wireless network: with the device turned on, press the
button and release. The WLAN 2.4G and WLAN 5G LEDs should turn off.
WPS
A button to set up wireless connection (the WPS function).
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button, hold it
for 2 seconds, and release. The WPS LED should start blinking.
LAN 1-4
4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices.
WAN
A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line (it is recommended to use the cable included in the delivery package).
POWER
A button to turn the router on/off.
Also, the power connector is located on the back panel of the router.
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The RESET button located on the bottom panel of the router is designed to
restore the factory default settings. To restore the factory defaults, push
the button (with the device turned on), hold it for 10 seconds, and then
release the button.
The device is also equipped with four external non-detachable Wi-Fi antennas.
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Delivery Package
The following should be included: · Router DIR-842 · Power adapter DC 12V/1A ·
Ethernet cable · “Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on
D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru).
!
Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Begin
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you
have all the necessary information and equipment. Computer or Mobile Device
Configuration of the wireless dual band gigabit router with a built-in 4-port
switch DIR-842 (hereinafter referred to as “the router”) is performed via the
built-in web-based interface. The webbased interface is available from any
operating system that supports a web browser. Also you can use D-Link
Assistant application for Android or iPhone mobile devices (smartphones or
tablets). PC Web Browser The following web browsers are recommended:
· Apple Safari 8 and later · Google Chrome 48 and later · Microsoft Internet
Explorer 10 and later · Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later · Mozilla Firefox 44
and later · Opera 35 and later. For successful operation, JavaScript should be
enabled on the web browser. Make sure that JavaScript has not been disabled by
other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages)
running on your computer. Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi
adapter (NIC). If your computer is not equipped with such a device, install an
Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to using the router. Wireless Connection
Wireless workstations from your network should be equipped with a wireless
802.11a, b, g, n, or ac NIC (Wi-Fi adapter). In addition, you should specify
the values of SSID, channel number and security settings defined in the web-
based interface of the router for all these wireless workstations.
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Installation and Connection
Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back
panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC.
2. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of
the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power
strip.
3. Turn on the router by pressing the POWER button on its back panel. Then
make sure that your PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically (as
DHCP client).
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 7)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select
the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the
top right corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line
under the Network and Internet section.)
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3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line.
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4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 5. The Network Connections window.
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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button.
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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.
Figure 7. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window.
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 10)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the
Network & Internet section.
Figure 8. The Windows Settings window. Page 26 of 210
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3. In the Change your network settings section, select the Change adapter options line.
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4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 10. The Network Connections window.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab,
select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties
button.
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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.
Figure 12. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the Close button in the connection properties window.
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PC with Wi-Fi Adapter
1. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of
the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power
strip.
2. Turn on the router by pressing the POWER button on its back panel. 3. Make
sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on. As a rule, modern notebooks with built-in
wireless
NICs are equipped with a button or switch that turns on/off the wireless
adapter (refer to your PC documents). If your PC is equipped with a pluggable
wireless NIC, install the software provided with your Wi-Fi adapter. Then make
sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically (as DHCP client).
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS
Windows 7)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select
the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the
top right corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line
under the Network and Internet section.)
Figure 13. The Control Panel window.
3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change
adapter settings line.
4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Wireless Network Connection
icon. Make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on, then select the Properties line
in the menu displayed.
5. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, on the Networking
tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the
Properties button.
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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.
Figure 14. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window. 8. To open the
list of available wireless networks, select the icon of the wireless network
connection and click the Connect To button or left-click the network icon in
the notification area located on the right side of the taskbar.
Figure 15. The notification area of the taskbar.
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9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR842 (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-842-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button.
Figure 16. The list of available networks.
10. In the opened window, enter the network key (see WPS PIN on the barcode
label on the bottom panel of the device) in the Security key field and click
the OK button.
11. Wait for about 20-30 seconds. After the connection is established, the
network icon will be displayed as the signal level scale.
If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, note
that
! immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you
will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified
settings.
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Windows 10)
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the
Network & Internet section.
Figure 17. The Windows Settings window.
3. In the Change your network settings section, select the Change adapter
options line.
4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Wireless Network Connection
icon. Make sure that your Wi-Fi adapter is on, then select the Properties line
in the menu displayed.
5. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, on the Networking
tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the
Properties button.
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6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button.
Figure 18. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Click the Close button in the connection properties window. 8. To open the
list of available wireless networks, select the icon of the wireless network
connection and click the Connect To button or left-click the network icon in
the notification area located on the right side of the taskbar.
Figure 19. The notification area of the taskbar.
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9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR842 (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-842-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button.
Figure 20. The list of available networks.
10. In the opened window, enter the network key (see WPS PIN on the barcode
label on the bottom panel of the device) in the Security key field and click
the Next button.
11. Allow or forbid your PC to be discoverable by other devices on this
network (Yes / No).
Figure 21. PC discovery settings.
12. Wait for about 20-30 seconds. After the connection is established, the
network icon will be displayed as a dot with curved lines indicating the
signal level.
If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, note
that
! immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you
will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified
settings.
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Connecting to Web-based Interface
When you have configured your computer, you can access the web-based interface
and configure needed parameters (create a WAN connection, change the
parameters of the wireless network, specify the settings of the firewall,
etc.).
For security reasons, DIR-842 with default settings cannot connect to the
Internet. To get
! started, please set your own password used to access the web-based interface
and, if needed, configure other settings recommended by your ISP.
Start a web browser (see the Before You Begin section, page 19). In the
address bar of the web browser, enter the domain name of the router (by
default, dlinkrouter.local) with a dot at the end and press the Enter key.
Also you can enter the IP address of the device (by default, 192.168.0.1).
Figure 22. Connecting to the web-based interface of the DIR-842 device.
If the error “The page cannot be displayed” (or “Unable to display the
page”/”Could not
! connect to remote server”) occurs upon connecting to the web-based interface
of the router, make sure that you have properly connected the router to your
computer.
If the device has not been configured previously or the default settings have
been restored, after access to the web-based interface the Initial
Configuration Wizard opens (see the Initial Configuration Wizard section, page
44).
Figure 23. The page for running the Initial Configuration Wizard.
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If you configured the device previously, after access to the web-based interface the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.
Figure 24. The login page.
If you enter a wrong password several times, the web-based interface will be
blocked for a while. Please wait for one minute and reenter the password you
specified.
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Web-based Interface Structure
Summary Page
On the Summary page, detailed information on the device state is displayed.
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The Device Information section displays the model and hardware version of the
router, the firmware version, and other data.
To contact the technical support group (to send an e-mail), left-click the
support e-mail address. After clicking the line, the e-mail client window for
sending a new letter to the specified address opens.
To change the operation mode of the device, left-click the name of the mode in
the Device mode line. In the opened window, click the Initial Configuration
Wizard link (for the detailed description of the Wizard, see the Initial
Configuration Wizard section, page 44).
If needed, you can disable the LEDs of the device (except the Power LED). To
do this, move the Enable LEDs switch to the left. In order to enable the LEDs,
move the switch to the right and reboot the device.
The Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz sections display data on the state of the
device’s wireless network, its name and the authentication type, and
availability of an additional wireless network in the relevant band.
In the WAN section, data on the type and status of the existing WAN connection
are displayed.
In the LAN section, the IPv4 and IPv6 address of the router and the number of
wired and wireless clients of the device are displayed.
The LAN Ports section displays the state of the device’s LAN ports and data
transfer mode of active ports.
The Yandex.DNS section displays the Yandex.DNS service state and operation
mode. To enable the Yandex.DNS service, move the Enable switch to the right.
If needed, change the operation mode of the service.
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Home Page
The Home page displays links to the most frequently used pages with device’s
settings.
Figure 26. The Home page.
Other settings of the router are available in the menu in the left part of the
page.
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Menu Sections
To configure the router use the menu in the left part of the page. In the
Initial Configuration section you can run the Initial Configuration Wizard.
The Wizard allows you to configure the router for operation in the needed mode
and specify all parameters necessary for getting started (for the description
of the Wizard, see the Initial Configuration Wizard section, page 44). The
pages of the Statistics section display data on the current state of the
router (for the description of the pages, see the Statistics section, page
68). The pages of the Connections Setup section are designed for configuring
basic parameters of the LAN interface of the router and creating a connection
to the Internet (for the description of the pages, see the Connections Setup
section, page 74). The pages of the Wi-Fi section are designed for specifying
all needed settings of the router’s wireless network (for the description of
the pages, see the Wi-Fi section, page 108). The pages of the Advanced section
are designed for configuring additional parameters of the router (for the
description of the pages, see the Advanced section, page 138). The pages of
the Firewall section are designed for configuring the firewall of the router
(for the description of the pages, see the Firewall section, page 170). The
pages of the System section provide functions for managing the internal system
of the router (for the description of the pages, see the System section, page
185). The pages of the Yandex.DNS section are designed for configuring the
Yandex.DNS web content filtering service (for the description of the pages,
see the Yandex.DNS section, page 201). To exit the web-based interface, click
the Logout line of the menu.
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Notifications
The router’s web-based interface displays notifications in the top right part
of the page.
Figure 27. The web-based interface notifications.
Click the icon displaying the number of notifications to view the complete
list and click the relevant button.
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CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING VIA WEB-BASED INTERFACE
Initial Configuration Wizard
To start the Initial Configuration Wizard, go to the Initial Configuration
section. On the opened page, click the OK button and wait until the factory
default settings are restored.
Figure 28. Restoring the default settings in the Wizard.
If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection,
please make sure that you are connected to the wireless network of DIR-842
(see the WLAN name (SSID) on the barcode label on the bottom panel of the
device) and click the NEXT button.
Figure 29. Checking connection to the wireless network.
Click the START button.
Figure 30. Starting the Wizard.
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On the opened page, click YES in order to leave the current language of the web-based interface or click NO to select another language.
Figure 31. Selecting a language.
You can finish the wizard earlier and go to the menu of the web-based
interface. To do this, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button. On the opened page,
change the default settings: specify the administrator password in the User’s
interface password and Password confirmation fields and the name of the
wireless network in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in the Network name 2.4 GHz
(SSID) and Network name 5 GHz (SSID) fields correspondingly. Then click the
APPLY button.
Figure 32. Changing the default settings.
To continue the configuration of the router via the Wizard, click the CONTINUE
button.
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Selecting Operation Mode
Select the needed operation mode and click the NEXT button.
Router In order to connect your device to a wired ISP, on the Device mode
page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value. Then
from the Work mode list select the Router value. In this mode you can
configure a WAN connection, set your own settings for the wireless network in
the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, configure LAN ports to connect an STB or VoIP
phone, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the
device.
Figure 33. Selecting an operation mode. The Router mode.
In order to connect your device to a wireless ISP (WISP), on the Device mode
page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the
Work mode list select the WISP Repeater value. In this mode you can connect
your device to another access point, configure a WAN connection, set your own
settings for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and set your
own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.
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Access Point or Repeater
In order to connect your device to a wired router for adding a wireless
network to the existing local network, on the Device mode page, from the
Connection method list, select the Wired connection value. Then from the Work
mode list select the Access point value. In this mode you can change the LAN
IP address, set your own settings for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of
the device.
Figure 35. Selecting an operation mode. The Access point mode.
In order to connect your device to a wireless router for extending the range
of the existing wireless network, on the Device mode page, from the Connection
method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the
Repeater value. In this mode you can change the LAN IP address, connect your
device to another access point, set your own settings for the wireless network
in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and set your own password for access to the web-
based interface of the device.
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In order to let wired PCs connected to your device access the network of a wireless router, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the Client value. In this mode you can change the LAN IP address, connect your device to another access point, and set your own password for access to the web-based interface of the device.
Figure 37. Selecting an operation mode. The Client mode.
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Changing LAN IPv4 Address
This configuration step is available for the Access point, Repeater, and
Client modes. 1. Select the Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address to let
DIR-842 automatically obtain the LAN IPv4 address. 2. In the Hostname field,
you should specify a domain name of the router using which you can access the
web-based interface after finishing the Wizard. Enter a new domain name of the
router ending with .local or leave the value suggested by the router.
! In order to access the web-based interface using the domain name, in the
address bar of the web browser, enter the name of the router with a dot at the
end.
If you want to manually assign the LAN IPv4 address for DIR-842, do not select
the Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address checkbox and fill in the IP address,
Subnet mask, Hostname fields and, if needed, the Gateway IP address field.
Make sure that the assigned address does not coincide with the LAN IPv4
address of the router to which your device connects.
Figure 38. The page for changing the LAN IPv4 address.
3. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to
the previous page.
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Wi-Fi Client
This configuration step is available for the WISP Repeater, Repeater, and
Client modes. 1. On the Wi-Fi lient page, click the WIRELESS NETWORKS button
and select the network to which you want to connect in the opened window. When
you select a network, the Network name (SSID) and BSSID fields are filled in
automatically.
If you cannot find the needed network in the list, click the UPDATE LIST icon
( ).
2. If a password is needed to connect to the selected network, fill in the
relevant field. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
Figure 39. The page for configuring the Wi-Fi client.
If you connect to a hidden network, select the band where the hidden network
operates from the Frequency band list and enter the network name in the
Network name (SSID) field. Then select a needed value from the Network
authentication list and then, if needed, enter the password in the relevant
field.
When the Open or WEP authentication type is selected, the following settings
are displayed on the page:
Parameter
Description
For Open authentication type only.
The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is Enable encryption
WEP selected, the Default key ID drop-down list, the Encryption key
WEP as HEX checkbox, and four Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.
Default key ID
The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.
Encryption key WEP as Select the checkbox to set a hexadecimal number as a key for
HEX
encryption.
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Parameter
Description
Encryption key (1-4)
Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.
When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed, WPA3-SAE, or WPA2PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed authentication type is selected, the following fields are displayed:
Parameter
Description
Password PSK
A password for WPA encryption. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
Encryption type
An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.
TKIP and TKIP+AES encryption types are not available for WPA3-SAE and
WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed authentication types.
3. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the previous page.
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Configuring WAN Connection
This configuration step is available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes.
You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by
your
! Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all
necessary information prior to configuring your connection. Otherwise contact
your ISP.
1. On the Internet connection type page, click the SCAN button (available
only for the Router mode) to automatically specify the connection type used by
your ISP or manually select the needed value from the Connection type list.
2. Specify the settings necessary for the connection of the selected type. 3.
If your ISP uses MAC address binding, select the Clone MAC address of your
device
checkbox. 4. If the Internet access is provided via a VLAN channel, select the
Use VLAN checkbox and
fill in the VLAN ID field. 5. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the
BACK button to return to the previous page.
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Figure 40. The page for configuring Static IPv4 WAN connection.
Fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and
DNS IP address.
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Figure 41. The page for configuring Static IPv6 WAN connection.
Fill in the following fields: IP address, Prefix, Gateway IP address, and DNS
IP address.
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PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections
Figure 42. The page for configuring PPPoE WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the
password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered
password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization
checkbox.
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PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection
Figure 43. The page for configuring PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) WAN
connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the
password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered
password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization
checkbox. Also fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway
IP address, and DNS IP address.
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PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection
Figure 44. The page for configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the
password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered
password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization
checkbox. In the VPN server address field, enter the IP or URL address of the
PPTP or L2TP authentication server.
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Figure 45. The page for configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection.
In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the
password provided by your ISP. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered
password. If authorization is not required, select the Without authorization
checkbox. In the VPN server address field, enter the IP or URL address of the
PPTP or L2TP authentication server. Also fill in the following fields: IP
address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address.
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Configuring Wireless Network
This configuration step is available for the Router, Access point, WISP
Repeater, and Repeater modes.
1. On the Wireless Network 2.4 GHz page, in the Network name field, specify
your own name for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz band or leave the value
suggested by the router.
2. In the Password field, specify your own password for access to the
wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router (WPS PIN of the
device, see the barcode label).
3. If the router is used as a Wi-Fi client, you can specify the same
parameters of the wireless network as specified for the network to which you
are connecting. To do this, click the USE button (available for the WISP
Repeater and Repeater modes only).
4. You can restore the parameters of the wireless network specified before
resetting to factory defaults. To do this, click the RESTORE button.
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5. If you want to create an additional wireless network isolated from your LAN in the 2.4GHz band, select the Enable guest network checkbox (available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes only).
Figure 47. The page for configuring the wireless network.
6. In the Network name field, specify your own name for the guest wireless
network or leave the value suggested by the router.
7. If you want to create a password for access to the guest wireless network,
deselect the Open network checkbox and fill in the Password field.
8. If you want to limit the bandwidth of the guest wireless network, select
the Enable shaping checkbox and fill in the Shaping field.
9. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to specify
other settings. 10. On the Wireless Network 5 GHz page, specify needed
settings for the wireless network
in the 5GHz band and click the NEXT button.
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Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP
This configuration step is available for the Router mode. 1. On the IPTV page,
select the Is an STB connected to the device checkbox.
Figure 48. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set-top box.
2. Select a free LAN port for connecting your set-top box. 3. If the IPTV
service is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN ID checkbox
and fill in the VLAN ID field. 4. Click the NEXT button to continue or click
the BACK button to specify other settings.
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5. On the VoIP page, select the Is an IP phone connected to the device checkbox.
Figure 49. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an VoIP phone.
6. Select a free LAN port for connecting your IP phone. 7. If the VoIP
service is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN ID checkbox and
fill in the VLAN ID field. 8. Click the NEXT button to continue or click the
BACK button to specify other settings.
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Changing Web-based Interface Password
On this page, you should change the default administrator password. To do
this, enter a new password in the User’s interface password and Password
confirmation fields. You may set any password except admin. Use digits, Latin
letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US
keyboard layout.2
Figure 50. The page for changing the web-based interface password.
Remember or write down the new password for the administrator account. In case
of losing
! the new password, you can access the settings of the router only after
restoring the factory default settings via the hardware RESET button. This
procedure wipes out all settings that you have configured for your router.
Click the NEXT button to continue or click the BACK button to return to the
previous page. On the next page, check all specified settings. Also you can
save a text file with parameters set by the Wizard to your PC. To do this,
click the SAVE CONFIGURATION FILE button and follow the dialog box appeared.
To finish the Wizard, click the APPLY button. The router will apply settings
and reboot. Click the BACK button to specify other settings.
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If the Wizard has configured a WAN connection, after clicking the APPLY button, the page for checking the Internet availability opens.
Figure 51. Checking the Internet availability.
If the router has been successfully connected to the Internet, click the
FINISH button.
If problems appeared when connecting to the Internet, click the CHECK AGAIN
button to recheck the state of the WAN connection. If problems of connection
have not been solved, contact the technical support of your ISP (as a rule,
the technical support phone is provided with the agreement) or the D-Link
technical support (the phone number will be displayed on the page after
several attempts of checking the connection).
To specify other settings, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button. After clicking
the ADVANCED SETTINGS button, the Home page opens (see the Home Page section,
page 41).
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Connection of Multimedia Devices
The Multimedia Devices Connection Wizard helps to configure LAN ports or
available wireless interfaces of the router for connecting additional devices,
for example, an IPTV set-top box or IP phone. Contact your ISP to clarify if
you need to configure DIR-842 in order to use these devices. To start the
Wizard, on the Home page, select the Connection of Multimedia Devices section.
If you need to select a port or wireless interface in order to use an
additional device, left-click the relevant element in the LAN section (the
selected element will be marked with a frame). Then click the APPLY button.
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If you need to configure a connection via VLAN, click the ADVANCED MODE button.
Figure 53. The Multimedia Devices Connection Wizard. The advanced mode.
In the WAN section, click the Add icon ( ).
Figure 54. Adding a connection.
In the opened window, specify a name of the connection for easier
identification in the Name field (you can specify any name). Specify the VLAN
ID provided by your ISP and click the SAVE button.
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Then in the LAN section, from the Bridged with drop-down list of the element
corresponding to the LAN port or wireless interface to which the additional
device is connected, select the created connection. Click the APPLY button.
! The selected port or wireless interface cannot use the default connection to
access the Internet.
To deselect the port or wireless interface in the simple mode, left-click the
selected element (the frame will disappear) and click the APPLY button. To
deselect the port or wireless interface in the advanced mode, select the No
value from the Bridged with drop-down list of the element corresponding to the
needed LAN port or interface. Then in the WAN section, select the connection
via VLAN which will not be used any longer and click the DELETE button. Then
click the APPLY button.
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Statistics
The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router: ·
network statistics · IP addresses leased by the DHCP server · the routing
table · data on devices connected to the router’s network and its web-based
interface, and information on current sessions of these devices · statistics
for traffic passing through ports of the router · addresses of active
multicast groups.
Network Statistics
On the Statistics / Network Statistics page, you can view statistics for all
connections existing in the system (WAN connections, LAN, WLAN). For each
connection the following data are displayed: name and state (when the
connection is on, its name is highlighted in green, when the connection is
off, its name is highlighted in red), IP address and subnet mask, and volume
of data received and transmitted (with increase of the volume the units of
measurement are changed automatically: byte, Kbyte, Mbyte, Gbyte).
Figure 55. The Statistics / Network Statistics page.
To view detailed data on a connection, click the line corresponding to this
connection.
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DHCP
The Statistics / DHCP page displays the information on computers that have
been identified by hostnames and MAC addresses and have got IP addresses from
the DHCP server of the device.
Figure 56. The Statistics / DHCP page.
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Routing Table
The Statistics / Routing Table page displays the information on routes. The
table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other
data.
Figure 57. The Statistics / Routing Table page.
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Clients and Sessions
On the Statistics / Clients and Sessions page, you can view the list of
devices connected to the local network of the router and information on
current sessions of each device.
Figure 58. The Statistics / Clients and Sessions page.
For each device the following data are displayed: the IP address, the MAC
address, and the network interface to which the device is connected.
To view the information on current sessions of a device, select this device in
the table. On the opened page, the following data for each session of the
selected device will be displayed: the protocol for network packet
transmission, the source IP address and port, and the destination IP address
and port.
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Port Statistics
On the Statistics / Port Statistics page, you can view statistics for traffic
passing through ports of the router. The information shown on the page can be
used for diagnosing connection problems.
Figure 59. The Statistics / Port Statistics page.
To view the full list of counters for a port, click the line corresponding to
this port.
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Multicast Groups
The Statistics / Multicast Groups page displays addresses of active multicast
groups (including IPTV channels and groups for transferring service
information) to which the device is subscribed, and the interface through
which the device is subscribed.
Figure 60. The Statistics / Multicast Groups page.
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Connections Setup
In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router’s local area
network and configure connection to the Internet (a WAN connection).
WAN
On the Connections Setup / WAN page, you can create and edit connections used
by the router. By default, a Dynamic IPv4 connection is configured in the
system. It is assigned to the WAN port.
Figure 61. The Connections Setup / WAN page. The simplified mode.
To edit an existing connection, click the EDIT button. On the opened page,
hange the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To disconnect a
connection and establish it again, click the RECONNECT button. To remove an
existing connection and create a new one, click the CHANGE CONFIGURATION
button. Upon that the connection creation page opens. To create several WAN
connections, go to the advanced mode. To do this, click the ADVANCED MODE
button.
! When connections of some types are created, the Connections Setup / WAN page
is automatically displayed in the advanced mode.
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Figure 62. The Connections Setup / WAN page. The advanced mode.
To create a new connection, click the ADD button ( ) in the Connections List
section. Upon that the connection creation page opens. To edit an existing
connection, in the Connections List section, left-click the relevant line in
the table. On the opened page, hange the needed parameters and click the APPLY
button. To disconnect a connection and establish it again, select the checkbox
located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the RECONNECT
button. To remove a connection, in the Connections List section, select the
checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the
DELETE button ( ). To allow multicast traffic (e.g. streaming video) for a
connection, click the IGMP/MLD link (for the description of the page, see the
IGMP/MLD section, page 160). To use one of existing WAN connections as the
default IPv4 or IPv6 connection, in the Default Gateway section, select the
choice of the radio button which corresponds to this connection. To return to
the simplified mode, click the SIMPLIFIED MODE button (the button is
unavailable if several WAN connections are created).
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Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the
relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed
values.
Figure 63. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
NAT
function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP
requires this.
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Parameter Firewall
Ping RIP Isolate connection
Description
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections
for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get
information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For
security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from
the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is
recommended to disable this function.
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing
table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires
this.
Figure 64. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Ethernet section.
Parameter
Description
Ethernet
MAC address
A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your
ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered
by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
To set the router’s MAC address, click the RESTORE DEFAULT MAC ADDRESS button.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
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Figure 65. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The IPv4 section.
Parameter
Description
IPv4
For Static IPv4 type
IP address
Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
Subnet mask
Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection.
Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.
Primary DNS / Secondary DNS
Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the relevant fields.
For Dynamic IPv4 type
Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically
Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields are not available for editing.
Primary DNS / Secondary DNS
Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the relevant fields.
Vendor ID
The identifier of your ISP. Optional.
Hostname
A name of the router specified by your ISP. Optional.
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Figure 66. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Authorization via 802.1x Protocol section.
Parameter
Description
Authorization via 802.1x Protocol
Enable authorization Move the switch to the right to allow authorization in the ISP’s via 802.1x protocol network via the 802.1x protocol.
Authentication method
Select a needed authentication method from the drop-down list.
Username
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the
relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed
values.
Figure 67. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
Firewall
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
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Parameter Ping RIP
Isolate connection
Description
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from
the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is
recommended to disable this function.
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing
table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires
this.
Figure 68. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section.
Parameter
Description
Ethernet
MAC address
A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your
ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered
by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
To set the router’s MAC address, click the RESTORE DEFAULT MAC ADDRESS button.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
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Figure 69. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The IPv6 section.
Parameter
Description
IPv6
For Static IPv6 type
IPv6 address
Enter an IPv6 address for this WAN connection.
Prefix
The length of the subnet prefix. The value 64 is used usually.
Gateway IPv6 address Enter an IPv6 address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.
Primary IPv6 DNS server / Secondary IPv6
DNS server
Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in the relevant fields.
For Dynamic IPv6 type
Get IPv6
Select a method for IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down list or leave the Automatically value.
Gateway by SLAAC
Move the switch to the right to automatically assign the IPv6 gateway address with help of SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration).
Gateway IPv6 address
The address of the IPv6 gateway. The field is available for editing if the Gateway by SLAAC switch is moved to the left.
Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically
Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of IPv6 DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary IPv6 DNS server and Secondary IPv6 DNS server fields are not available for editing.
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Parameter
Description
Primary IPv6 DNS
Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in
server / Secondary IPv6 DNS server
the relevant fields.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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Creating PPPoE WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the
relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed
values.
Figure 70. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
NAT
function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP
requires this.
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Parameter Firewall
Ping RIP Isolate connection
Description
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections
for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get
information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For
security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from
the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is
recommended to disable this function.
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing
table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires
this.
Figure 71. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The Ethernet section.
Parameter
Description
Ethernet
MAC address
A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your
ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered
by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
To set the router’s MAC address, click the RESTORE DEFAULT MAC ADDRESS button.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
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Figure 72. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The PPP section.
Parameter
Description
PPP
Without authorization
Move the switch to the right if you don’t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.
Username
A username (login) to access the Internet.
Password
A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
Service name
The name of the PPPoE authentication server.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
Authentication protocol
Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.
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Parameter
Description
Keep Alive
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available. Specify the required values.
Dial on demand
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
PPP IP extension
This option is used by some ISPs. Contact your ISP to clarify if this option needs to be enabled. If it is required, move the switch to the right.
PPP debug
Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button. In the
simplified mode, after clicking the button, the window for creating an
additional connection opens.
If your ISP offers access to local services (e.g. audio and video resources),
click the CREATE CONNECTION button. On the page displayed, specify the
parameters for the connection of the Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 type and
click the APPLY button.
If you do not need to create an additional connection, click the SKIP button.
In this case, the Connections Setup / WAN page opens.
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Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the
relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed
values.
Figure 73. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
NAT
function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP
requires this.
Firewall
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
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Parameter Ping RIP
Isolate connection
Description
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from
the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is
recommended to disable this function.
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing
table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires
this.
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Figure 74. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The PPP section.
Parameter
Description
PPP
Without authorization
Move the switch to the right if you don’t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.
Username
A username (login) to access the Internet.
Password
A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
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Parameter
Description
Encryption protocol
Select a method of MPPE encryption. · No encryption: MPPE encryption is not
applied. · MPPE 40 128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128bit key is
applied. · MPPE 40 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit key is applied. · MPPE
128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 128-bit key is applied.
MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS-CHAP, MSCHAPV2, or AUTO value is
selected from the Authentication protocol drop-down list.
Authentication protocol
Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.
Keep Alive
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available. Specify the required values.
Dial on demand
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
Extra options
Advanced options of the pppd daemon which need to be specified for this connection. Optional.
PPP debug
Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging.
Enable MPPC
(Microsoft Point-to-Point Compression) For the PPTP type only. Move the switch to the right if it is necessary to use the data compression function in order to configure the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the function.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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After clicking the button, the window for additional configuration of the
connection opens.
If you want to use this WAN connection to access the Internet, select the to
the Internet choice of the radio button. Then select an existing connection
which will be used to access the PPTP/L2TP server and click the CONTINUE
button; or select the create a new connection choice of the radio button and
click the CREATE CONNECTION button.
If you have already configured the connection to the Internet and you want to
use this WAN connection only to connect to the virtual private network, select
the to the virtual private network choice of the radio button and click the
CONTINUE button.
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Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the
relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed
values.
Figure 75. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter
Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
Connection name A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection. Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
For the PPPoE Dual Stack type only.
NAT
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
function is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your ISP
requires this.
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Parameter Firewall
Ping RIP Isolate connection
Description
If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections
for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against attempts to get
information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN). For
security reasons, it is recommended not to disable this function.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping requests from
the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is
recommended to disable this function.
Move the switch to the right to allow using RIP for this connection.
If the switch is moved to the right, the router uses an alternate routing
table for this connection. Enable this function only when your ISP requires
this.
Figure 76. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The Ethernet section.
Parameter
Description
Ethernet
MAC address
A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your
ISP uses MAC address binding. In the field, enter the MAC address registered
by your ISP upon concluding the agreement.
To set the router’s MAC address, click the RESTORE DEFAULT MAC ADDRESS button.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
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Figure 77. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The PPP section.
Parameter
Description
PPP
Without authorization
Move the switch to the right if you don’t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.
Username
A username (login) to access the Internet.
Password
A password to access the Internet. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
Service name
The name of the PPPoE authentication server.
MTU
The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
Authentication protocol
Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value.
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Parameter Keep Alive
Dial on demand PPP IP extension
PPP debug
Description
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to
your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of
time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails
fields are available. Specify the required values.
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to establish connection to
the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a period of
inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
This option is used by some ISPs. Contact your ISP to clarify if this option
needs to be enabled. If it is required, move the switch to the right.
Move the switch to the right if you want to log all data on PPP connection
debugging.
Figure 78. The page for creating a new PPPoE Pv6 connection. The IPv6 section.
Parameter
Description
IPv6
Get IPv6
Select a method for IPv6 address assignment from the drop-down list or leave the Automatically value.
Gateway by SLAAC
Move the switch to the right to automatically assign the IPv6 gateway address with help of SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration).
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Parameter
Description
The address of the IPv6 gateway. The field is available for editing if Gateway IPv6 address the Gateway by SLAAC switch is moved to the left.
Obtain DNS server addresses
automatically
Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of IPv6 DNS server addresses. Upon that the Primary IPv6 DNS server and Secondary IPv6 DNS server fields are not available for editing.
Primary IPv6 DNS server / Secondary
IPv6 DNS server
Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in the relevant fields.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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LAN
To configure the router’s local interface, go to the Connections Setup / LAN
page.
IPv4 Go to the IPv4 tab to change IPv4 address, configure the built-in DHCP
server, or specify MAC address and IP address pairs.
Figure 79. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Local IP Address section.
Parameter
Description
Local IP Address
Mode of local IP address assignment
IP address Mask
Gateway IP address
Available if the Access point, Repeater, or Client mode was selected in the
Setup Wizard. Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
· Static: The IPv4 address, subnet mask, and the gateway IP address are
assigned manually.
· Dynamic: The router automatically obtains these parameters from the LAN DHCP
server or from the router to which it connects.
The IPv4 address of the router in the local subnet. By default, the following
value is specified: 192.168.0.1.
The mask of the local subnet. By default, the following value is specified:
255.255.255.0.
Available if the Access point, Repeater, or Client mode was selected in the
Setup Wizard. The gateway IPv4 address which is used by the router to connect
to the Internet (e.g., for synchronizing the system time with an NTP server).
Optional.
Hostname
The name of the device assigned to its IP address in the local subnet.
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Figure 80. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Dynamic IP Addresses section.
Parameter
Description
Dynamic IP Addresses
Mode of dynamic IP address assignment
Start IP End IP Lease time
An operating mode of the router’s DHCP server.
· Disable: The router’s DHCP server is disabled, clients’ IP addresses are
assigned manually.
· DHCP server: The router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in
accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected, the
Start IP, End IP, Lease time fields and the DNS relay switch are displayed on
the tab. Also when this value is selected, the DHCP Options and Static IP
Addresses sections are displayed on the tab.
· DHCP relay: An external DHCP server is used to assign IP addresses to
clients. When this value is selected, the External DHCP server IP and Option
82 Remote ID fields are displayed on the tab. Available if the Router or WISP
Repeater mode was selected in the Setup Wizard.
The start IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to distribute
IP addresses to clients.
The end IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to distribute
IP addresses to clients.
The lifetime of IP addresses leased by the DHCP server. At the end of this
period the leased IP address is revoked and can be distributed to another
device, unless the previous device has confirmed the need to keep the address.
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Parameter
Description
DNS relay
Move the switch to the right so that the devices connected to the router
obtain the address of the router as the DNS server address.
Move the switch to the left so that the devices connected to the router obtain
the address transmitted by the ISP or specified on the Advanced / DNS page as
the DNS server address.
The IP address of the external DHCP server which assigns IP
addresses to the router’s clients.
External DHCP server IP
To specify several IP addresses, click the ADD button, and in the line displayed, enter an IP address.
To remove the IP address, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address.
Option 82 Remote ID
Available if the Router or WISP Repeater mode was selected in the Setup
Wizard.
The value of the Remote ID field of DHCP option 82 in accordance with RFC3046.
Do not fill in the field unless your ISP or the administrator of the external
DHCP server provided this value.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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In the DHCP Options section, you can change default values for some options of DHCP protocol (IP address, subnet mask, DNS servers) or specify additional parameters which the built-in DHCP server should send to clients to configure the local network.
Figure 81. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The section for
configuring DHCP options.
To do this, click the ADD button ( ).
Figure 82. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The window for
configuring a DHCP option.
In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:
Parameter
Description
Known DHCP options
From the drop-down list, select an option which you want to configure.
Options value
Specify the value for the selected option.
Force
Move the switch to the left to let the DHCP server send the selected option only when the client requests it.
After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the parameters of an option, left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove the value of an option, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the
table and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button.
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In the Static IP Addresses section, you can specify MAC address and IPv4 address pairs (set a fixed IPv4 address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address). The router assigns IPv4 addresses in accordance with the specified pairs only when the DHCP server is enabled (in the Dynamic IP Addresses section, the DHCP server value is selected from the Mode of dynamic IP address assignment drop-down list).
Figure 83. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The section for
creating MAC-IPv4 pairs.
To create a MAC-IPv4 pair, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window,
fill in the MAC address field. You can choose a device connected to the
router’s LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant MAC address from
the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Then in the IP
address field, enter an IPv4 address which will be assigned to the device with
the specified MAC address. In the Hostname field, specify a network name of
the device for easier identification (optional). Click the APPLY button. To
create MAC-IPv4 pairs for the devices connected to the router at the moment,
click the KNOWN CLIENTS button. In the opened window, select the needed device
and click the OK button. To view the latest list of the connected devices,
click the REFRESH button. To edit the settings for the existing MAC-IPv4 pair,
left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the
needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a MAC-IPv4 pair,
select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table
and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button. Also you can
remove a MACIPv4 pair in the editing window.
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IPv6 Go to the IPv6 tab to change or add the IPv6 address of the router, configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings, or specify MAC address and IPv6 address pairs.
Figure 84. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Local IPv6 Address section.
Parameter
Description
Local IPv6 Address
Mode of local IPv6 address assignment
IPv6 address
Prefix
Select the needed value from the drop-down list. · Static: An IPv6 address and
a prefix are specified manually. · Prefix delegation: The router requests a
prefix to configure an IPv6 address from a delegating router.
The IPv6 address of the router in the local subnet. By default, the following
value is specified: fd01::1. The field is available for editing if the Static
value is selected from the Mode of local IPv6 address assignment drop-down
list.
The length of the prefix subnet. By default, the value 64 is specified. The
field is available for editing if the Static value is selected from the Mode
of local IPv6 address assignment drop-down list.
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In the Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section, you can configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings.
Figure 85. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section.
Parameter
Description
Dynamic IPv6 Addresses
Mode of dynamic IPv6 address assignment
Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
· Disable: Clients’ IPv6 addresses are assigned manually. · Stateful: The
built-in DHCPv6 server of the router allocates
addresses from the range specified in the Start IPv6 and End IPv6 fields. Also
when this value is selected, the Static IP Addresses section is displayed on
the tab.
· Stateless: Clients themselves configure IPv6 addresses using the prefix.
Start IPv6
The start IPv6 address of the address pool used by the DHCPv6 server to distribute addresses to clients.
End IPv6
The end IPv6 address of the address pool used by the DHCPv6 server to distribute addresses to clients.
Lease time
The lifetime of IPv6 addresses provided to clients. The field is available for editing if the Static value is selected from the Mode of local IPv6 address assignment list in the Local IPv6 Address section.
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Parameter
Description
DNS relay
Move the switch to the right so that the devices connected to the router
obtain the address of the router as the DNS server address.
Move the switch to the left so that the devices connected to the router obtain
the address transmitted by the ISP or specified on the Advanced / DNS page as
the DNS server address.
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
In the Static IP Addresses section, you can specify MAC address and IPv6
address pairs (set a fixed IPv6 address in the local area network for a device
with a certain MAC address). The router assigns IPv6 addresses in accordance
with the specified pairs only when the Stateful value is selected from the
Mode of dynamic IPv6 address assignment drop-down list in the Dynamic IPv6
Addresses section.
Figure 86. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The section for
creating MAC-IPv6 pairs.
To create a MAC-IPv6 pair, click the ADD button ( ). In the opened window,
fill in the MAC address field. You can choose a device connected to the
router’s LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant MAC address from
the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically). Then in the IP
address field, enter an IPv6 address which will be assigned to the device with
the specified MAC address. In the Hostname field, specify a network name of
the device for easier identification (optional). Click the APPLY button. To
create MAC-IPv6 pairs for the devices connected to the router at the moment,
click the KNOWN CLIENTS button. In the opened window, select the needed device
and click the OK button. To view the latest list of the connected devices,
click the REFRESH button. To edit the settings for the existing MAC-IPv6 pair,
left-click the relevant line in the table. In the opened window, change the
needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove a MAC-IPv6 pair,
select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table
and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button. Also you can
remove a MACIPv6 pair in the editing window.
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WAN Reservation
On the Connections Setup / WAN Reservation page, you can enable the WAN backup
function, which provides you with uninterrupted access to the Internet. When
your main connection breaks down, the router activates the backup connection;
and when the main channel is recovered, the router switches to it and
disconnects the reserve one.
Figure 87. The Connections Setup / WAN Reservation page.
To activate the backup function, create the main and the reserve WAN
connections. After that go to the Connections Setup / WAN Reservation page,
move the Enable switch to the right, and specify the needed values in the
fields displayed on the page.
Parameter
Description
Basic connection
From the drop-down list, select a WAN connection which will be used as the main one.
Backup connection
From the drop-down list, select a WAN connection which will be used as the reserve one.
Test host (IP)
An IP address that the router will check for availability via ICMP ping mechanism.
A time period (in seconds) between attempts to check the status of Interval between checks the main connection. By default, the value 10 is specified.
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Parameter
Description
Timeout check
A time period (in seconds) for an attempt to check the status of the main connection. At the end of this period the router’s internal system makes a decision to enable/disable the reserve channel. By default, the value 3 is specified.
Number of inspections of active connection
A number of requests that will be sent in order to analyze the status of the main connection when the connection is active (the router uses the main connection as a default gateway).
Number of inspections of inactive connection
A number of requests that will be sent in order to analyze the status of the main connection when the connection is inactive (the router uses the reserve connection as a default gateway).
When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.
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Wi-Fi
In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network.
Basic Settings
In the Wi-Fi / Basic Settings section, you can change basic parameters for the
wireless interface of the router and configure the basic and additional
wireless networks. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, go to the
relevant tab.
Figure 88. General settings of the wireless connection in the 2.4GHz band.
In the Basic Settings section, the following parameters are available:
Parameter
Description
Enable Wireless
To enable Wi-Fi connection, move the switch to the right. To disable Wi-Fi connection, move the switch to the left.
Country
The country you are in. Select a value from the drop-down list.
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Parameter
Description
Wireless mode
Operating mode of the wireless network of the router. This parameter defines standards of the devices that will be able to use your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.
Select channel automatically
Move the switch to the right to let the router itself choose the channel with the least interference.
Enable additional channels
If the switch is moved to the left, the device automatically selects one of available standard channels. To use additional channels (the 12th and 13th in the 2.4 GHz band, the 100th and higher in the 5 GHz band), move the switch to the right.
Channel
The wireless channel number.
To select a channel manually, left-click; in the opened window, select a
channel and click the SAVE button. The action is available, when the Select
channel automatically switch is moved to the left.
To make the router select the currently least loaded channel, click
the Refresh icon ( ). The icon is displayed, when the Select channel automatically switch is moved to the right.
Enable periodic scanning
Move the switch to the right to let the router search for a free channel in certain periods of time. When the switch is moved to the right, the Scanning period field is available for editing.
Scanning period
Specify a period of time (in seconds) after which the router rescans channels.
When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the settings of the basic wireless network, in the Wi-Fi Network section, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. Also you can create an additional wireless network. To do this, click the ADD WI-FI NETWORK button. On the opened page, specify the relevant parameters.
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Figure 89. Creating a wireless network.
Parameter
Description
Wi-Fi Network
Network name (SSID) A name for the wireless network.
Hide SSID
If the switch is moved to the right, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi network. It is recommended not to hide the network in order to simplify initial configuration of the wireless network.
BSSID
The unique identifier for this wireless network. You cannot change the value of this parameter, it is determined in the device’s internal settings. The field is displayed in the settings of the existing wireless network.
The maximum number of devices connected to the wireless network. Max
associated clients When the value 0 is specified, the device does not limit
the number
of connected clients.
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Parameter
Description
Enable shaping
Move the switch to the right to limit the maximum bandwidth of the wireless
network. In the Shaping field displayed, specify the maximum value of speed
(Mbps).
Move the switch to the left not to limit the maximum bandwidth.
Broadcast wireless network
If the switch is moved to the left, devices cannot connect to the wireless network. Upon that the router can connect to another access point as a wireless client.
Clients isolation
Move the switch to the right to forbid wireless clients of this wireless network to communicate to each other.
Enable guest network
This function is available for the additional network. Move the switch to the right if you want the devices connected to the additional network to be isolated from the devices and resources of the router’s LAN.
In the Security Settings section, you can change security settings of the wireless network. By default, the WPA2-PSK network authentication type of both bands of the wireless network is specified. WPS PIN from the barcode label is used as the network key.
Figure 90. Network authentication types supported by the router.
The router supports the following authentication types:
Authentication type
Description
Open WEP
Open authentication (with WEP encryption for wireless network modes not
supporting 802.11n or 802.11ac devices).
Authentication with a shared key with WEP encryption. This authentication type
is not available when a mode supporting 802.11n or 802.11ac devices is
selected from the Wireless mode drop-down list on the Wi-Fi / Basic Settings
page.
WPA
WPA-based authentication using a RADIUS server.
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Authentication type
Description
WPA-PSK
WPA-based authentication using a PSK.
WPA2
WPA2-based authentication using a RADIUS server.
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-based authentication using a PSK.
WPA/WPA2 mixed
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed
A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices using the
WPA authentication type and devices using the WPA2 authentication type can
connect to the wireless network.
A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices using the
WPA-PSK authentication type and devices using the WPA2-PSK authentication type
can connect to the wireless network.
WPA3-SAE
WPA3-based authentication using a PSK and SAE method.
WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed
A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices using the WPA2-PSK authentication type and devices using the WPA3-SAE authentication type can connect to the wireless network.
! The WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types require a RADIUS server.
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When the Open or WEP value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page (unavailable for the wireless network operating modes which support the standard 802.11n or 802.11ac):
Figure 91. The Open value is selected from the Network authentication drop- down list.
Parameter
Description
For Open authentication type only.
To activate WEP encryption, move the switch to the right. Upon that Enable
encryption WEP the Default key ID drop-down list, the Encryption key WEP as
HEX switch, and four Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.
Default key ID
The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.
Encryption key WEP as Move the switch to the right to set a hexadecimal number as a key
HEX
for encryption.
Encryption key (1-4)
Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.
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When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed, WPA3-SAE, or WPA2PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed value is selected, the following fields are displayed on the page:
Figure 92. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.
Parameter
Description
Password PSK
A password for WPA encryption. The password can contain digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.3 Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
Encryption type
An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.
TKIP and TKIP+AES encryption types are not available for WPA3-SAE and
WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed authentication types.
Group key update interval
The time period (in seconds), at the end of which a new key for WPA encryption is generated. When the value 0 is specified for this field, the key is not renewed.
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When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page:
Figure 93. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network authentication drop- down list.
Parameter
Description
WPA2 Preauthentication
Move the switch to the right to activate preliminary authentication (displayed only for the WPA2 and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types).
IP address RADIUS server
The IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS server port A port of the RADIUS server.
The password which the router uses for communication with the RADIUS
encryption key RADIUS server (the value of this parameter is specified in the
RADIUS server settings).
Encryption type
An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.
Group key update interval
The time period (in seconds), at the end of which a new key for WPA encryption is generated. When the value 0 is specified for this field, the key is not renewed.
When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. To edit the basic or additional wireless network, left-click the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the APPLY button. To remove the additional network, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the
table and click the DELETE button ( ). Then click the APPLY button.
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Client Management
On the Wi-Fi / Client Management page, you can view the list of wireless
clients connected to the router.
Figure 94. The page for managing the wireless clients.
If you want to disconnect a wireless device from your WLAN, select the
checkbox in the line containing the MAC address of this device and click the
DISCONNECT button. To view the latest data on the devices connected to the
WLAN, click the REFRESH button. To view the latest data on a connected device,
left-click the line containing the MAC address of this device.
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WPS
On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for configuration of the
WLAN and select a method for connection to the WLAN. The WPS function helps to
configure the protected wireless network automatically. Devices connecting to
the wireless network via the WPS function must support the WPS function.
! The WPS function allows adding devices only to the basic wireless network of
the router.
Before using the function you need to configure one of the following
authentication types:
! Open with no encryption, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed with the AES
encryption method. When other security settings are specified, controls of the
WPS page on the tab of the relevant band are not available.
Figure 95. The page for configuring the WPS function.
You can activate the WPS function via the web-based interface or the hardware
WPS button on the cover of the device. To activate the WPS function via the
hardware button, move the Enable Wi-Fi when WPS function is activated with
hardware button switch to the right on the tabs of both bands. Then, with the
device turned on, push the button, hold it for 2 seconds, and release. The WPS
LED should start blinking. In addition, upon pressing the button, the wireless
interfaces of the device are enabled if they were disabled before. If you want
to disable activating the WPS function via the hardware button, on the tabs of
both bands, move the Enable Wi-Fi when WPS function is activated with hardware
button switch to the left and make sure that the WPS function is not activated
via the web-based interface.
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To activate the WPS function via the web-based interface, on the tab of the relevant band, click the ENABLE WPS button. When the WPS function is enabled, the Information section is available on the page.
Parameter
Description
WPS state Default PIN code
The state of the WPS function: · Configured (all needed settings are
specified; these settings will be used upon establishing the wireless
connection) · Unconfigured (after activating the WPS function, the SSID and
the encryption key will be configured automatically, the network
authentication type will be changed to WPA2-PSK).
The PIN code of the router. This parameter is used when connecting the router
to a registrar to set the parameters of the WPS function.
Network name (SSID) The name of the router’s wireless network.
Network authentication The network authentication type specified for the wireless network.
Encryption
The encryption type specified for the wireless network.
Password PSK
The encryption password specified for the wireless network.
UPDATE
Click the button to update the data on the page.
RESET TO UNCONFIGURED
Click the button to reset the parameters of the WPS function.
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Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface
To connect to the basic wireless network via the PIN method of the WPS
function, follow the next steps:
1. Click the ENABLE WPS button. 2. In the WPS Control section, click the
ESTABLISH CONNECTION button. 3. In the opened window, select the PIN value
from the WPS method drop-down list. 4. Select the PIN method in the software
of the wireless device that you want to connect to the
router’s WLAN. 5. Click the relevant button in the software of the wireless
device that you want to connect to
the WLAN. 6. Right after that, enter the PIN code specified on the cover of
the wireless device or in its
software in the PIN code field. 7. Click the CONNECT button in the web-based
interface of the router. To connect to the basic wireless network via the PBC
method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Click the ENABLE WPS
button. 2. In the WPS Control section, click the ESTABLISH CONNECTION button.
3. In the opened window, select the PBC value from the WPS method drop-down
list. 4. Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you
want to connect to the
router’s WLAN. 5. Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS
button on the cover of the
wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN. 6. Right after that,
click the CONNECT button in the web-based interface of the router.
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Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface
You can use the WPS function without accessing the web-based interface of the
router. To do this, you need to configure the following router’s settings:
1. Specify relevant security settings for the wireless network of the router.
2. Make sure that the Enable Wi-Fi when WPS function is activated with
hardware
button switch is moved to the right on the tabs of both bands. 3. Click the
ENABLE WPS button. 4. Close the web-based interface (click the Logout line of
the menu). Later you will be able to add wireless devices to the WLAN by
pressing the WPS button of the router. 1. Select the PBC method in the
software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the
router’s WLAN. 2. Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS
button on the cover of the
wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN. 3. Press the WPS button
of the router, hold it for 2 seconds, and release. The WPS LED should
start blinking.
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WMM
On the Wi-Fi / WMM page, you can enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia function. The WMM
function implements the QoS features for Wi-Fi networks. It helps to improve
the quality of data transfer over Wi-Fi networks by prioritizing different
types of traffic. Select the needed action from the drop-down list in the Work
mode section to configure the WMM function.
· Auto: The settings of the WMM function are configured automatically (the
value is specified by default).
· Manual: The settings of the WMM function are configured manually. When this
value is selected, the Access Point and Station sections are displayed on the
page.
· Disabled: The WMM function is disabled.
Figure 96. The page for configuring the WMM function.
! All needed settings for the WMM function are specified in the device’s
system. Changing parameters manually may negatively affect your WLAN!
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The WMM function allows assigning priorities for four Access Categories (AC):
· BK (Background), low priority traffic (print jobs, file downloads, etc.). ·
BE (Best Effort), traffic from legacy devices or devices/applications that do
not support QoS. · VI (Video). · VO (Voice).
Parameters of the Access Categories are defined for both the router itself (in
the Access Point section) and wireless devices connected to it (in the Station
section). To edit the parameters of an Access Category, left-click the
relevant line. In the opened window, change the needed parameters.
Figure 97. The window for changing parameters of the WMM function.
Parameter
Description
AIFSN
Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.
CWMin/CWMax
Contention Window Minimum/Contention Window Maximum. Both fields influence time delays for the relevant Access Category. The CWMax field value should not be lower, than the CWMin field value. The lower the difference between the CWMax field value and the CWMin field value, the higher is the Access Category priority.
TXOP
Transmission Opportunity. The higher the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.
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Parameter ACM
ACK Click the SAVE button.
Description
Admission Control Mandatory. If the switch is moved to the right, the device
cannot use the relevant Access Category.
Acknowledgment. Answering response requests while transmitting. Displayed only
in the Access Point section. If the switch is moved to the left, the router
answers requests. If the switch is moved to the right, the router does not
answer requests.
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Client
On the Wi-Fi / Client page, you can configure the router as a client to
connect to a wireless access point or to a WISP.
Figure 98. The page for configuring the client mode.
To configure the router as a client, move the Enable switch to the right. Upon
that the following fields are displayed on the page:
Parameter
Description
Broadcast wireless network 2.4 GHz / Broadcast wireless
network 5 GHz
If the switch is moved to the left, devices cannot connect to the router’s WLAN. Upon that the router can connect to another access point as a wireless client.
Connecting to network A method for connecting to another access point.
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In the Wireless Networks section, the list of available wireless networks is
displayed. To view the latest data on available wireless networks, click the
UPDATE LIST button.
To connect to a wireless network from the list, select the needed network.
Move the Network options switch to the right to view more detailed information
on the network to which the router connects. If a password is required, enter
it in the relevant field. Click the CONNECT button.
To connect to a hidden network, select the Connect to hidden network value
from the Connecting to network drop-down list. Select the band where the
hidden network operates from the Frequency band list and enter the network
name in the Network name (SSID) field. If needed, fill in the BSSID field.
Then select the needed type of authentication from the Network authentication
drop-down list.
When the Open or WEP authentication type is selected, the following settings
are displayed on the page:
Parameter
Description
Enable encryption WEP
For Open authentication type only.
To activate WEP encryption, move the switch to the right. Upon that the
Default key ID drop-down list, the Encryption key WEP as HEX switch, and four
Encryption key fields are displayed on the page.
Default key ID
The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.
Encryption key WEP as Move the switch to the right to set a hexadecimal number as a key
HEX
for encryption.
Encryption key (1-4)
Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.
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When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed, WPA3-SAE, or WPA2PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed authentication type is selected, the following fields are displayed:
Parameter
Description
Password PSK
A password for WPA encryption. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.
Encryption type
An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES.
TKIP and TKIP+AES encryption types are not available for WPA3-SAE and
WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE mixed authentication types.
When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. When connecting to a wireless access point, the wireless channel of DIR-842 will switch to the channel of the access point to which you have connected. In addition, the Connection Information section in which you can view the connection status and the network basic parameters is displayed. If you want to connect to the WISP network, after configuring the device as a client, you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient interface.
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Client Shaping
On the Wi-Fi / Client Shaping page, you can limit the maximum bandwidth of
upstream and downstream traffic for each wireless client of the router by its
MAC address.
Figure 99. The Wi-Fi / Client Shaping page.
If you want to limit the maximum bandwidth of traffic for the router’s
wireless client, create a relevant rule. To do this, click the ADD button ( ).
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In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:
Parameter
Description
Enabled
If the switch is moved to the right, the rule is active. Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.
MAC address
In the field, enter the MAC address to which the rule will be applied. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router’s LAN at the moment. To do this, select the relevant device from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
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Maximum rate
Specify the maximum value of the upstream traffic rate (Mbps) or move the Not limited switch to the right not to limit the maximum bandwidth of upstream traffic.
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Maximum rate
Specify the maximum value of the downstream traffic rate (Mbps) or move the Not limited switch to the right not to limit the maximum bandwidth of downstream traffic.
After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit a rule, left-click the relevant rule. In the opened window, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button. To remove a rule, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click
the DELETE button ( ).
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Additional
On page of the Wi-Fi / Additional section, you can define additional
parameters for the WLAN of the router. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz
band, go to the relevant tab.
! Changing parameters presented on this page may nega
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