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Version 1.00 | 2016/01/27

User Manual

AC1750 Wi-Fi Router
DIR-869

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | 2016/01/27 User Manual AC1750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-869...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Router Mode .................15 Dynamic DNS ...............73 Getting Started ..............18 IPv6 Host ................74 Router Mode ................18 Management ................75 QRS Mobile App ..............19 Time & Schedule ..............75 Setup Wizard ................24 Time ..................75 Schedule ................76 Coniguration - Router Mode ..........28 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Tips ....................102 Wireless Modes ................. 103 Networking Basics ............104 Check your IP address ............104 Statically Assign an IP address ..........105 Wireless Security ............106 What is WPA? ..............106 Technical Speciications ..........107 Regulatory Statements ..........108 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Wall Mount Hardware If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a diferent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-869 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Windows ® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 7.0 or higher) QRS Mobile Requirements • Android™ device (2.3.3 or higher) D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    3D/4K video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network. The DIR-869 features the strongest and most sensitive wireless radio we’ve ever built, ofering four times the power of a typical wireless router , letting you blanket large areas or multi-story buildings with Wi-Fi.
  • Page 8 The DIR-869 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your client devices.

  • Page 9: Features

    Setup) App, the DIR-869 lets you quickly conigure and secure your router to your speciic settings in minutes. • Router or Extender Mode - With the lick of a switch, you can easily set up your DIR-869 to operate as the core device of your network in Router Mode, or add your DIR-869 to an existing network using Extender Mode using Ethernet.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Connector for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-869 on and of. Select between Router and Extender modes. To change modes, move the switch to the desired position and after 5 seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode.

  • Page 11: Led Indicator

    A solid orange light indicates that the device is booting or undergoing a factory reset. Power LED Blinking Orange A blinking orange light indicates that the device is in recovery mode. Blinking White A blinking white light indicates that WPS client search mode is active. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Operation Modes

    Section 1 - Product Overview Operation Modes The mode switch let's you choose how the DIR-869 operates. Select either Router Mode or Extender Mode. • Router Mode shares your Internet connection. This is the factory default setting suitable for most users.

  • Page 13: Router Mode

    Router Mode In Router Mode, the DIR-869 AC1750 Wi-Fi Router operates as the central device of your network. This is the most common type of installation and is the factory default mode switch setting suitable for most users. The DIR-869 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your wired and wireless devices.

  • Page 14: Extender Mode

    Wi-Fi for parts of your home or oice that may have poor or no reception. Use this mode with an existing router which is sharing your Internet connection. Place the DIR-869 in an area where you wish to get Wi-Fi, but is reachable by Ethernet cables or Wireless signals from you uplink network.

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode

    Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet The DIR-869 operates as an Access Point when the mode switch is in the Extender position and an Ethernet cable is connected to the Internet Port from an uplink network. In Access Point Mode, the DIR-869 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality.

  • Page 16: Installation

    WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • If you are using this device to extend the range of your existing wireless network, you may need to use trial and error to determine an acceptable placement location. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 18: Antenna Setup

    Antenna Setup The DIR-869 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.

  • Page 19: Manual Setup

    1. Inspect the mode switch to ensure that it is in the factory default ROUTER position. Adjust the switch if necessary. DIR-869 2. Position your DIR-869 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage. DIR-869 Modem 3.
  • Page 20 6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white. Modem DIR-869 Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model MU18A2120150-A1 or 2ABB018F US. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 2 - Installation 7. If you are coniguring the DIR-869 wirelessly from a PC, connect to a Wi-Fi network printed on the included Wi-Fi Coniguration Card. You can also ind the Wi-Fi network names and passwords printed on the label attached to the bottom your router.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    • QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to conigure your router. Refer to page 19. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the irst time. Refer to page 24.

  • Page 23: Qrs Mobile App

    Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be diferent to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 24 At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-869. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
  • Page 25 Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to conigure the router. See Coniguration - Router Mode on page 28 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Notify me when new irmware is available box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. Step 10 You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. Tap Save to complete the setup. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Section 3 - Getting Started Congratulations, your device has been successfully conigured! You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to exit the app. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Setup Wizard

    Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to conigure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. DIR-869 Click Next to continue.
  • Page 29 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software DIR-869 is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. DIR-869 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Click Next to continue. In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web coniguration utility. Click Next to continue. DIR-869 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 31 At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to inalize the settings or Back to make changes. DIR-869 At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a inal summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Coniguration - Router Mode

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management DIR-869 functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Home

    IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. DIR-869 To reconigure the Internet settings, refer to page 32. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Section 4 - Coniguration DIR-869 Click on the DIR-869 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.

  • Page 35: Connected Clients

    Displays the current IP address of this client. IP Address: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Reserve IP: Specify an IP address for the DIR-869's DHCP server to assign. IP Address (Reserved): Allow or Block access to the router.

  • Page 36: Settings

    For PPPoE refer to page 35. For PPTP refer to page 37. For L2TP refer to page 39. For DS-Lite refer to page 41. To conigure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 42. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 37 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC Address MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to Clone: replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 38 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC Address MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace Clone: the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 40 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC Address MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to Clone: replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 45 B4 IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be IPv6 WAN Default displayed here. Gateway: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Ipv6

    For PPPoE refer to page 49. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 52. For 6 to 4 refer to page 54. For 6rd refer to page 56. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 58. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Auto Detection

    If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Secondary DNS secondary DNS server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Static Ipv6

    Enter the subnet preix length supplied by your ISP. Subnet Preix Length: LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 51 LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable or disable preix delegation services. Enable DHCP-PD: If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the LAN IPv6 Address: router. Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. (Static IP only) IP Address: Enter the ISP service name (optional). Service Name: Select either Always-on or Manual. Reconnect Mode: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for MTU: optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Enable or disable preix delegation services. Dynamic IP only Enable DHCP-PD: If DHCP-PD disabled or static address mode is selected, enter the LAN LAN IPv6 Address: (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. If Use the following DNS address is selected: Enter the primary DNS server address. Primary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Enter the secondary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address: LAN IPv6 Address Settings Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (Start): Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End): Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Local Connectivity Only

    If you selected Enable ULA and Disabled Default ULA Preix: Enter your own ULA preix. ULA Preix: Current IPv6 ULA Settings Displays the current ULA preix. Current ULA Preix: Displays the LAN's IPv ULA. LAN IPv6 ULA: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Wireless

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule Schedule: will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Guest Zone

    Home Network Access Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Network

    Enter the domain name (optional). Local Domain Name: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your Enable DNS Relay: computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traic to pass through the router from IPv4 Multicast the Internet. Stream: Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traic to pass through the router from IPv6 Multicast the Internet. Stream: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Features

    The card will remain in the slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Firewall Settings

    Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of Enable Anti-Spoof “spooing” attacks. Checking: Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. IPv6 Simple Security: Enable or disable IPv6 ingress iltering. IPv6 Ingress Filtering: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 70 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG of. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Port Forwarding

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Virtual Server

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Website Filter

    New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trashcan icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Static Routes

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the Interface: router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Ipv6

    Enter the metric value for this rule here. Metric: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the Interface: router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Dynamic Dns

    Enter a timeout time (in hours). Time Out: Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To conigure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 74. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS Host Name: service provider. Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select IPv6 Address: the server device in the drop-down menu. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To conigure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 76. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Schedule

    You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 81: System Log

    Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. From E-mail Address: Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to. To E-mail Address: Enter your SMTP server address. SMTP Server Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 82 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Admin

    Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web Management: management interface. The port number used to access the DIR-869 is used in the URL. Example: Remote Admin http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-869 Port: and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.

  • Page 84: System

    If you want to save the current router coniguration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Reboot The Click to reboot the router immediately. Device: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Upgrade

    Upgrade to upgrade to. Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and browse to Firmware: the ile to install the new irmware. You can also browse to a language pack ile to install a new language pack. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-869 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 88: Windows® 10

    Windows® 10 When connecting to the DIR-869 wirelessly for the irst time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi coniguration card, you can ind the default network name and Wi-Fi password here.
  • Page 89 Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 91 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Wps

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DIR-869 can be conigured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to conigure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 93 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-869. DIR-869 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 94 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To conigure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 98 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based coniguration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 100 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
  • Page 101 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 102 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU ield and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 104: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can aford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 105 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, oice, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Beneits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 106: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, cofee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 107: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-hoc – Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-869 wireless network CardBus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 108: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 109: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the diferent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-869 ofers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 111: Technical Speciications

    IEEE 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps • IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps Dimensions & Weight • 221.52 x 160.15 x 60.36 mm (8.72 x 6.30 x 2.38 inches) • 432 g (15.24 ounces) D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Regulatory Statements

    The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be ixed to USA operational channels only. It is restricted to indoor environments only. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Pour les dispositifs munis d'antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5725 à 5850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spéciiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l'exploitation non point à point, selon le cas; D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
  • Page 114 5G ipex/2.4G Stripped 3 dBi 3 dBi Nienyi NYS1812 PCB Antenna 5G ipex/2.4G Stripped 3 dBi 3 dBi Nienyi NYS1813 PCB Antenna ipex 3 dBi 3 dBi Nienyi NYS1814 PCB Antenna Stripped 2.5 dBi 2.5 dBi D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...

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