Page 1 User Manual DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router December 2013...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function 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..............7 Product Appearance............14 Front Panel..............14 Side Panel...............15 Back Panel...............16 Delivery Package............17 Chapter 3. Installation and Connection......18 Before You Begin............18 Connecting to PC............19...
Page 3 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router User Manual Status..............89 Network Statistics............89 DHCP..............90 Routing Table............91 Clients..............92 Active Sessions............93 Net................94 WAN..............94 Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........95 Creating Static IP WAN Connection........99 Creating Dynamic IP WAN Connection........102 Creating PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP WAN Connection..105 Creating PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP WAN Connection..110...
Page 4 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router User Manual System..............168 Administrator Password..........169 Configuration............170 System Log..............172 Firmware Upgrade............174 Local Update............175 Remote Update............176 NTP Client..............177 Ping..............178 Traceroute..............179 Telnet..............180 Device mode.............181 Chapter 5. Configuring Device (Access Point Mode)....182 Wireless Network Settings Wizard..........182 Access Point Mode............183 Client Mode.............185...
Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the device's hardware and software features, describes its appearance and the package contents. Chapter 3 explains how to install the DIR-806A device and configure a PC in order to access its web-based interface. Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface for the device in the router mode.
Page 6: Chapter 2. Overview
WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, different operation modes (access point, router, client), WPS, WMM. You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-806A switched to the router mode 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.
Page 7: Specifications
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual Specifications Hardware WAN Interface 1 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port for cable or DSL modem or private Ethernet line • LAN Interface 4 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports • WLAN Interface 2.4GHz • ◦ IEEE 802.11b/g/n 5GHz •...
Page 8 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual Modulation Schemes 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 •...
Page 9 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual ◦ 2.4GHz, HT40 ◦ -88dBm at MCS0 ◦ -85dBm at MCS1 ◦ -83dBm at MCS2 ◦ -80dBm at MCS3 ◦ -76dBm at MCS4 ◦ -72dBm at MCS5 ◦ -71dBm at MCS6 ◦ -70dBm at MCS7 ◦...
Page 10 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual ◦ 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 ◦...
Page 11 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual ◦ 5GHz, HT20 ◦ 17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3 ◦ 16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6 ◦ 15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7 ◦ 5GHz, HT40 ◦ 17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3 ◦ 16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6 ◦ 15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7 802.11ac draft (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
Page 12 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual TR-069 client • WAN ping respond • Support of SIP • Support of RTSP • Wireless Connection Supported security settings: • ◦ WEP ◦ WPA/WPA2 Personal ◦ WPA/WPA2 Enterprise MAC filter •...
Page 13 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual Power External power adapter DC 5V/1.2A • Buttons RESET/WPS button • Operating Temperature From 0 to 40 C (from 32 to 104 • Storage Temperature From -20 to 65 С (from -4 to 149 •...
Page 14: Product Appearance
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual Product Appearance Front Panel Figure 1. Front panel view. Mode Description The router mode is on. Solid orange The access point mode is on. Solid red Operating mode The client function is on.
Page 15: Side Panel
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual To restore the factory defaults: with the device turned on, push the button, hold it for 10 seconds, then release it. Side Panel Figure 2. Side panel view. Name Description DC IN 5V A micro-USB port for power supply.
Page 16: Back Panel
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Overview User Manual Back Panel Figure 3. Back panel view. Port Description LAN 1-4 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices. A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet...
Page 17: Delivery Package
• The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents in Russian and English are available on D-Link website (see ftp.dlink.ru/pub/Router/DIR-806A/Description/). Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Page 18: Chapter 3. Installation And Connection
Operating System Configuration of the wireless dual band router DIR-806A with a built-in 4-port switch (hereinafter referred to as “the router”) is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is available from any operating system that supports a web browser.
Page 19: Connecting To Pc
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Connecting to PC PC with Ethernet Adapter 1. Make sure that your PC is powered off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC.
Page 20 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the General tab, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click the Properties button. Figure 5. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
Page 21 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button. Figure 6. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 5. Click the ОК button in the connection properties window.
Page 22: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically In Os Windows 7
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Obtaining IP Address Automatically in 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...
Page 23 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line. Figure 8. The Network and Sharing Center window. Page 23 of 233...
Page 24 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed. Figure 9. The Network Connections window. Page 24 of 233...
Page 25 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 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. Figure 10. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
Page 26 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 6. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button. Figure 11. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
Page 27: Pc With Wi-Fi Adapter
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual PC with Wi-Fi Adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the left side panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
Page 28: Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter In Os Windows Xp
3. Search for available wireless networks. 4. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR- 806A (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-806A-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button. After that the Wireless Network Connection Status window appears.
Page 29: Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter In Os Windows 7
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in 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...
Page 30 User Manual 6. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR- 806A (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-806A-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button. Figure 15. The list of available networks.
Page 31: Connecting To Web-Based Interface
2. In the address bar of the web browser, enter the IP address of the router (by default, the following IP address is specified: 192.168.0.1). Press the Enter key. Figure 16. Connecting to the web-based interface of the DIR-806A device. 3. On the opened page, enter the username and password for the administrator account in the Login and Password fields correspondingly (by default, the following username and password are specified: admin, admin).
Page 32 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Right after the first access to the web-based interface you are forwarded to the page for changing the administrator password specified by default. Figure 18. The page for changing the default administrator password.
Page 33: Web-Based Interface Structure
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Web-based Interface Structure After successful registration the router's quick settings page opens. The selected operating mode defines the view of the quick settings page and the components of the web-based interface.
Page 34 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Also you can find a specific page via search. To do this, enter the name of the page, wholly or partly, in the search bar in the top part of the web-based interface page, and then select a needed link in the search results.
Page 35: Router Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Router Mode The quick settings page displays general information on the router and its software (the version and the date of the firmware, the IP address of the device, the name of the WLAN, etc.).
Page 36 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual To configure the router's wireless network, click the Wireless network settings wizard link in the Wi-Fi section (for the detailed description of the Wizard, see the Wireless Network Settings Wizard section, page 81).
Page 37 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 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 142). 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 157).
Page 38: Access Point Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Access Point Mode The quick settings page displays general information on the router and its software (the version and the date of the firmware, the IP address of the device, the name of the WLAN, etc.).
Page 39 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual To configure all parameters of the router independently without the Wizard, click the Advanced settings link in the bottom right corner of the page. Figure 24. The advanced settings page in the access point mode.
Page 40 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual 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 218). Also you can change the operating mode of the device directly from the advanced settings page.
Page 41: Saving And Restoring Settings
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Saving and Restoring Settings Note that you should regularly save the changes of the router's settings to the non- volatile memory. The router's web-based interface displays the notification on unsaved changes at the top of the page.
Page 42 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Also you can restore the factory default settings via the hardware button which is located on the front panel of the router. To restore the factory default settings, push the button (with the device powered on) and hold for 10 seconds.
Page 43: Device Operation Modes
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Installation and Connection User Manual Device Operation Modes Router Mode In the router mode, the device is used to connect to the Internet. You can connect the device to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line and create a WAN connection. In addition, you can configure connection to a Wireless Internet Service Provider.
Page 44: Chapter 4. Configuring Device (Router Mode)
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING DEVICE (ROUTER MODE) Click'n'Connect To configure connection to the Internet, click the Click'n'Connect link in the Net section. Figure 27. Configuring a WAN connection. Connect the Ethernet cable provided by your ISP to the WAN port of the router. Verify the relevant LED (the Internet LED should be on).
Page 45 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 28. The page for selecting the connection type. On the opened page, select the needed choice of the radio button and click the Next button. Page 45 of 233...
Page 46: Creating Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating WAN Connection PPPoE Connection Figure 29. Configuring PPPoE WAN connection. In the Connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. In the Username field, enter your login, and in the Password and Password confirmation fields –...
Page 47 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 30. Configuring PPPoE WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
Page 48 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 31. Configuring PPPoE WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The PPP section. Parameter Description Username A username (login) to access the Internet. Select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet.
Page 49 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand. In the Maximum idle time field, specify a Dial on demand period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should be terminated.
Page 50 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 32. Configuring PPPoE WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection. Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast network (e.g.
Page 51: Static Ip Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Static IP Connection Figure 33. Configuring Static IP WAN connection. In the Connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. Fill in the IP Address and Netmask fields.
Page 52 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 34. Configuring Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
Page 53 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 35. Configuring Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The IP and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection. Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection.
Page 54 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests Ping from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox.
Page 55: Dynamic Ip Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Dynamic IP Connection Figure 36. Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection. In the Connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. If your ISP has provided the addresses of the DNS servers, deselect the Obtain DNS server addresses automatically checkbox and fill in the Primary DNS server field.
Page 56 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 37. Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface.
Page 57 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 38. Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The IP and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses.
Page 58 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests Ping from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox.
Page 59: Pptp + Static Ip Or L2Tp + Static Ip Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection Figure 39. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. Fill in the IP Address and Netmask fields. In the Gateway IP address field, enter the IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.
Page 60 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 40. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface. A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding.
Page 61 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 41. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The IP and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
Page 62 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests Ping from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox.
Page 63 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 43. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. In the Connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. In the Username field, enter your login, and in the Password and Password confirmation fields –...
Page 64 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 44. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The VPN section. Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification. Select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the Connect automatically boot-up of the router.
Page 65 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select a method of MPPE encryption. No encrypt: MPPE encryption is not applied. • MPPE 40/128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128-bit • key is applied.
Page 66 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 45. Configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection.
Page 67: Pptp + Dynamic Ip Or L2Tp + Dynamic Ip Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection Figure 46. Configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. If your ISP has provided the addresses of the DNS servers, deselect the Obtain DNS server addresses automatically checkbox and fill in the Primary DNS server field.
Page 68 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 47. Configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Ethernet section. Parameter Description Ethernet The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface. A MAC address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding.
Page 69 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 48. Configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The IP and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses.
Page 70 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests Ping from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox.
Page 71 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 50. Configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The VPN section. Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification. Select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the Connect automatically boot-up of the router.
Page 72 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select a method of MPPE encryption. No encrypt: MPPE encryption is not applied. • MPPE 40/128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128-bit • key is applied.
Page 73 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 51. Configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. The expert settings mode. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection.
Page 74: Checking Internet Availability
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Checking Internet Availability On the page, you can check the WAN connection you have created. Figure 52. Checking the Internet availability. In the Result section, the status of the WAN connection and possible causes of malfunctions are displayed.
Page 75: Configuring Wireless Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Configuring Wireless Connection In this master section, you can configure the router's WLAN. Figure 53. Selecting the operating mode for the wireless network. If you are not going to use the wireless connection, select the Turn off choice of the Mode radio button.
Page 76: Access Point Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Access Point Mode On the opened page, in the SSID field, specify a new name for the network (use digits and Latin characters). Figure 54. Changing the name of the wireless LAN.
Page 77 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual On the next page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN. Please, specify your own security settings for the WLAN.
Page 78: Client Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Client Mode On the opened page, click the Search button. Figure 56. Selecting a network to connect. Select the network to which you want to connect and click the Next button.
Page 79 On the next page, the parameters of the network to which you want to connect and the entered password are displayed. Make sure that the specified settings are correct and then click the Apply button. After that, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected.
Page 80: Configuring Iptv
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Configuring IPTV On the page, you can configure the router to use an IPTV set-top box. Figure 58. Selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set-top box. On the opened page, select the LAN port of the router to which you will connect your IPTV set-top box.
Page 81: Wireless Network Settings Wizard
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Wireless Network Settings Wizard To specify all needed settings for your WLAN, click the Wireless network settings wizard in the Wi-Fi section. Figure 59. The page for selecting the operating mode for the wireless network.
Page 82: Access Point Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Access Point Mode On the opened page, in the SSID field, specify a new name for the network (use digits and Latin characters). Figure 60. Page for changing the name of the wireless LAN.
Page 83 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual On the next page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN. Please, specify your own security settings for the WLAN.
Page 84: Client Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Client Mode On the opened page, click the Search button. Figure 62. The page for selecting a network to connect. Select the network to which you want to connect and click the Next button.
Page 85 Make sure that the specified settings are correct and then click the Apply button. After that, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected. After configuring the device as a client, you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient port.
Page 86: Virtual Server Settings Wizard
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Virtual Server Settings Wizard To create a virtual server for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the LAN, click the Virtual server settings wizard link in the Firewall section.
Page 87 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description A port of the IP address specified in the Private IP field to which traffic is directed from the Public port. Specify the start and the Private port (begin)/ end value for the port range.
Page 88: Iptv Settings Wizard
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual IPTV Settings Wizard To configure the router to use an IPTV set-top box, click the IPTV settings wizard link in the IP- TV section. Figure 65. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set-top box.
Page 89: Status
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Status 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 •...
Page 90: Dhcp
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual DHCP The Status / 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, as well as the IP address expiration periods (the lease time).
Page 91: Routing Table
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Routing Table The Status / Routing table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data. Figure 68. The Status / Routing table page.
Page 92: Clients
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Clients On the Status / Clients page, you can view the list of devices connected to the router and devices accessing its web-based interface. Figure 69. The Status / Clients page.
Page 93: Active Sessions
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Active Sessions On the Status / Active sessions page, you can view information on current sessions in the router's network. For each session the following data are displayed: a protocol for network packet transmission, a source IP address and port, a destination IP address and port.
Page 94: Net
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router's local area network and configure connection to the Internet (a WAN connection). On the Net / WAN page, you can create and edit connections used by the router.
Page 95: Creating Pppoe Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating PPPoE WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPPoE type, click the Add button on the Net / WAN page. On the opened page, select the PPPoE value from the Connection Type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
Page 96 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description 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.
Page 97 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Username A username (login) to access the Internet. Select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet.
Page 98 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 74. The page for creating a new connection. The Miscellaneous section. Parameter Description Miscellaneous Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection. Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast network (e.g.
Page 99: Creating Static Ip Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating Static IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the Static IP type, click the Add button on the Net / WAN page. On the opened page, select the Static IP value from the Connection Type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
Page 100 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description 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.
Page 101 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection. Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection. Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.
Page 102: Creating Dynamic Ip Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating Dynamic IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the Dynamic IP type, click the Add button on the Net / WAN page. On the opened page, select the Dynamic IP value from the Connection Type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
Page 103 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description 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.
Page 104 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses. If the checkbox is selected, the Primary DNS automatically server and Secondary DNS server fields are not displayed.
Page 105: Creating Pptp + Static Ip Or L2Tp + Static Ip Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP type, click the Add button on the Net / WAN page.
Page 106 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description 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.
Page 107 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast network (e.g. video streaming) to be received. Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN.
Page 108 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the Connect automatically boot-up of the router. Username A username (login) to access the Internet. Select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet.
Page 109 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Static IP Address Internet. Select the checkbox if you want to log...
Page 110: Creating Pptp + Dynamic Ip Or L2Tp + Dynamic Ip Wan Connection
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Creating PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP type, click the Add button on the Net / WAN page.
Page 111 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description 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.
Page 112 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN. Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS Firewall attacks.
Page 113 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the Connect automatically boot-up of the router. Username A username (login) to access the Internet. Select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet.
Page 114 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Static IP Address Internet. Select the checkbox if you want to log...
Page 115: Lan
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual To configure the router's local interface, proceed to the Net / LAN page. Figure 85. Basic settings of the local interface. If needed, edit the basic settings of the local interface.
Page 116 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description An operating mode of the router's DHCP server. Enable: the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected, the DNS Relay, Start IP, End IP, and the Lease time fields are displayed on the page.
Page 117 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 87. The section for creating MAC-IP pairs. To create a MAC-IP pair, click the Add button. In the IP field, enter an IP address which will be assigned to the device from the LAN, then in the MAC field, enter the MAC address of this device.
Page 118: Wi-Fi
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Wi-Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Basic Settings On the Wi-Fi / Basic settings page, you can enable your wireless local area network (WLAN) and configure its basic parameters.
Page 119: 5Ghz Band
Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description A name for the WLAN. By default, the value DIR-806A is SSID specified. It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configuration (use digits and Latin characters). Country The country you are in.
Page 120 (It is recommended not to select this checkbox in order to simplify initial configuration of your WLAN.) A name for the WLAN. By default, the value DIR-806A-5G is SSID specified. It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configuration (use digits and Latin characters).
Page 121: Security Settings
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Security Settings On the Wi-Fi / Security settings page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, proceed to the relevant tab.
Page 122 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 91. Network authentication types supported by the router. The router supports the following authentication types: Authentication type Description Open authentication (with WEP encryption for wireless network Open modes not supporting 802.11n devices).
Page 123 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual The WPA , WPA2 , and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types require a RADIUS server. When the Open or Shared value is selected, the WEP Encryption settings section is displayed (the section is unavailable for the wireless network operating modes which support the standards 802.11n and ac):...
Page 124 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the Default Key ID field, the Encryption Key WEP as Enable Encryption WEP HEX checkbox, and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page.
Page 125 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed value is selected, the WPA Encryption settings section is displayed: Figure 93. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
Page 126 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the RADIUS settings and WPA Encryption settings sections are available: Figure 94. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
Page 127: Mac Filter
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual MAC Filter On the Wi-Fi / MAC Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN.
Page 128 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 96. The tab for adding a MAC address. Click the Add button and enter an address in the field displayed. Also 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 Known IP/MAC addresses drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
Page 129: Station List
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Station List On the Wi-Fi / Station List page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router. Figure 97. The list of the wireless clients.
Page 130: Wps
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for secure configuration of the WLAN and select a method used to easily add wireless devices to the WLAN.
Page 131 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual To activate the WPS function, select the WPS Enable checkbox on the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz tab and click the Apply button. When the checkbox is selected, the Information and Connection sections are available on the tab.
Page 132: Using Wps Function Via Web-Based Interface
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface To add a wireless device via the PIN method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Select the WPS Enable checkbox.
Page 133 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Later you will be able to add wireless devices to the WLAN by pressing a button which is located on the front panel 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.
Page 134: Additional Settings
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Additional Settings On the Wi-Fi / Additional settings page, you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, proceed to the relevant tab.
Page 135 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The channel bandwidth for 802.11n devices in 2.4GHz band (the 2.4GHz tab). 20MHz: 802.11n devices operate at 20MHz channels. 40MHz: 802.11n devices operate at 40MHz channels. 20/40MHz -: 802.11n devices operate at 20MHz and 40MHz channels (the channel is combined with the previous adjacent channel).
Page 136: Wmm
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual 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.
Page 137 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual For every Access Category the following fields are available: Parameter Description Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences Aifsn time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.
Page 138: Client
To use the router as a WISP repeater, you need to configure the same channel of the wireless connection for DIR-806A and the WISP access point. Other parameters of the wireless network of DIR-806A do not depend upon the settings of the WISP access point.
Page 139 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 102. The page for configuring the client mode. To configure the router as a client, select the Enable client checkbox. When the checkbox is selected, the following fields are displayed on the page:...
Page 140 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual When the Open or Shared authentication type is selected, the following fields are available: Parameter Description The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the Default Key ID field, the Encryption Key WEP as...
Page 141 For the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed authentication types, fill in the Encryption Key PSK field and click the Apply button. After clicking the Apply button, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected.
Page 142: Advanced
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Advanced In this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router: create groups of ports for VLANs • enable the UPnP function • configure a DDNS service •...
Page 143: Vlan
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual VLAN On the Advanced / VLAN page, you can create and edit groups of ports for virtual networks (VLANs). By default, 2 groups are created in the router's system: lan: it includes ports 1-4 and the wireless interface;...
Page 144 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 104. The page for editing a group of ports for VLAN. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Main settings Name A name for the port for easier identification.
Page 145 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The type of the VLAN which identifier is specified in the VLAN ID field. Local. The group of this type is a channel used to connect local clients to the router.
Page 146: Upnp
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual UPnP On the Advanced / UPnP page, you can enable and disable the UPnP function. UPnP is a set of networking protocols designed for automatic configuration of network devices. The UPnP function performs automatic configuration of the device's parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router.
Page 147: Ddns
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual DDNS On the Advanced / DDNS page, you can define parameters of the DDNS service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses. Figure 106. The Advanced / DDNS page.
Page 148: Dns
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual On the Advanced / DNS page, you can add DNS servers to the system. Figure 107. The Advanced / DNS page. DNS servers are used to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet (as a rule, they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator).
Page 149: Routing
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Routing On the Advanced / Routing page, you can add static routes (routes for networks that are not connected directly to the device but are available through the interfaces of the device) into the system.
Page 150 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual After specifying the needed parameters, click the Apply button. To edit an existing route, select a needed field in the relevant line of the table, change its value, and click the Apply button.
Page 151: Remote Access
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Remote Access On the Advanced / Remote access page, you can configure access to the web-based interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow access to the router from the external network, create relevant rules.
Page 152: Miscellaneous
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Miscellaneous On the Advanced / Miscellaneous page, you can enable IGMP, SIP, and RTSP for the router. IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for some applications, e.g., for streaming video, more...
Page 153 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual To enable RTSP, select the RTSP checkbox and click the Apply button. Such a setting allows managing media stream: fast forward streaming audio/video, pause and start it. To disable RTSP, deselect the RTSP checkbox and click the Apply button.
Page 154: Tr-069 Client
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual TR-069 Client On the Advanced / TR-069 Client page, you can configure the router for communication with a remote Auto Configuration Server (ACS). The TR-069 client is used for remote monitoring and management of the device.
Page 155 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The password to connect to the ACS. The password can contain Password digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and characters available on the keyboard. Connection settings The username which the ACS uses to connect to the router. The...
Page 156: Flow Control
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Flow Control On the Advanced / Flow Control page, you can enable and disable data flow control for the WAN port of the router. This function is used for equal load balancing in ISPs' networks. Contact your ISP to clarify if this function needs to be enabled.
Page 157: Firewall
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router: add rules for IP filtering • create virtual servers • define a DMZ • configure the MAC filter.
Page 158 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 114. The page for adding a rule for IP filtering. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Name A name for the rule for easier identification.
Page 159 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The source host/subnet IP address. To choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment, select the relevant IP address from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
Page 160: Virtual Servers
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Virtual Servers On the Firewall / Virtual servers page, you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the local area network.
Page 161 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 116. The page for adding a virtual server. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Select a virtual server template from the drop-down list, or select Template Custom to specify all parameters of the new virtual server manually.
Page 162 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The IP address of the server from the local area network. To choose a device connected to the router's LAN at the moment, select the Private IP relevant value from the drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
Page 163: Dmz
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual A DMZ is a host or network segment located “between” internal (local) and external (global) networks. In the router, the DMZ implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from the external network to a specified host of the internal network.
Page 164: Mac Filter
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual MAC Filter On the Firewall / MAC filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN. Figure 118. The Firewall / MAC filter page. To create a new rule for filtering, click the Add button. In the line displayed, you can specify the...
Page 165 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual To edit a rule for filtering, select a needed field in the relevant line of the table, change its value, and click the Apply button. To remove a rule for filtering, select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the Apply button.
Page 166: Control
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Control This menu is designed to create restrictions on access to certain web sites. URL Filter On the Control / URL filter page, you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites.
Page 167 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Figure 120. The Control / URL filter page. The URL addresses tab. Click the Add button and enter an address in the field displayed. Then click the Apply button.
Page 168: System
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual System In this menu you can do the following: change the password used to access the router's settings • save the current settings to the non-volatile memory • create a backup of the router's configuration •...
Page 169: Administrator Password
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Administrator Password On the System / Administrator password page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET.
Page 170: Configuration
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Configuration On the System / Configuration page, you can save the changed settings to the non-volatile memory, restore the factory defaults, backup the current configuration, or restore the router's configuration from a previously created file.
Page 171 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Actions of the Save, Factory, and Backup buttons also can be performed via the top-page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption. Page 171 of 233...
Page 172: System Log
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual System Log On the System / System log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 123. The System / System log page. The Configuration tab.
Page 173 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Control Description A port of the host specified in the Server field. By default, the value Port 514 is specified. After specifying the needed parameters, click the Apply button.
Page 174: Firmware Upgrade
To enable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote update section, select the Check for updates automatically checkbox and click the Apply settings button. By default, in the Remote server URL field, the D-Link update server address (fwupdate.dlink.ru) is specified.
Page 175: Local Update
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Local Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware upgrade is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router locally, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 176: Remote Update
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Remote Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware upgrade is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router remotely, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 177: Ntp Client
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual NTP Client On the System / NTP client page, you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet.
Page 178: Ping
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Ping On the System / Ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility. The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies.
Page 179: Traceroute
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Traceroute On the System / Traceroute page, you can define the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility. Figure 128. The System / Traceroute page.
Page 180: Telnet
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Telnet On the System / Telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN. By default, access is enabled. Figure 129. The System / Telnet page.
Page 181: Device Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Router Mode) User Manual Device mode On the System / Device mode page, you can change the operating mode of the device. Figure 130. The page for changing the operating mode of the device.
Page 182: Chapter 5. Configuring Device (Access Point Mode)
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual CHAPTER 5. CONFIGURING DEVICE (ACCESS POINT MODE) Wireless Network Settings Wizard To specify all needed settings for your WLAN, click the Wireless network settings wizard in the Wi-Fi section.
Page 183: Access Point Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Access Point Mode On the opened page, in the SSID field, specify a new name for the network (use digits and Latin characters). Figure 132. Page for changing the name of the wireless LAN.
Page 184 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual On the next page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN. Please, specify your own security settings for the WLAN.
Page 185: Client Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Client Mode On the opened page, click the Search button. Figure 134. The page for selecting a network to connect. Select the network to which you want to connect and click the Next button.
Page 186 Make sure that the specified settings are correct and then click the Apply button. After that, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected. After clicking the Apply button, the quick settings page opens.
Page 187: Status
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Status The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router switched to the access point mode: network statistics • IP addresses leased by the DHCP server •...
Page 188: Dhcp
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual DHCP The Status / 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, as well as the IP address expiration periods (the lease time).
Page 189: Clients
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Clients On the Status / Clients page, you can view the list of devices connected to the router and devices accessing its web-based interface. Figure 138. The Status / Clients page.
Page 190: Net
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the local area network of the router. To configure the router's local interface, proceed to the Net / LAN page.
Page 191 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Parameter Description An operating mode of the router's DHCP server. Enable: the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected, the DNS Relay, Start IP, End IP, and the Lease time fields are displayed on the page.
Page 192 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual To create a MAC-IP pair, click the Add button. In the IP field, enter an IP address which will be assigned to the device from the LAN, then in the MAC field, enter the MAC address of this device.
Page 193: Wi-Fi
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Wi-Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Basic Settings On the Wi-Fi / Basic settings page, you can enable your wireless local area network (WLAN) and configure its basic parameters.
Page 194: 5Ghz Band
Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Parameter Description A name for the WLAN. By default, the value DIR-806A is SSID specified. It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configuration (use digits and Latin characters).
Page 195 (It is recommended not to select this checkbox in order to simplify initial configuration of your WLAN.) A name for the WLAN. By default, the value DIR-806A-5G is SSID specified. It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configuration (use digits and Latin characters).
Page 196: Security Settings
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Security Settings On the Wi-Fi / Security settings page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, proceed to the relevant tab.
Page 197 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Figure 145. Network authentication types supported by the router. The router supports the following authentication types: Authentication type Description Open authentication (with WEP encryption for wireless network Open modes not supporting 802.11n devices).
Page 198 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual The WPA , WPA2 , and WPA/WPA2 mixed authentication types require a RADIUS server. When the Open or Shared value is selected, the WEP Encryption settings section is displayed (the section is unavailable for the wireless network operating modes which support the standards 802.11n and ac):...
Page 199 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the Default Key ID field, the Encryption Key WEP as Enable Encryption WEP HEX checkbox, and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page.
Page 200 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed value is selected, the WPA Encryption settings section is displayed: Figure 147. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
Page 201 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the RADIUS settings and WPA Encryption settings sections are available: Figure 148. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
Page 202: Mac Filter
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual MAC Filter On the Wi-Fi / MAC Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN.
Page 203 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Figure 150. The tab for adding a MAC address. Click the Add button and enter an address in the field displayed. Also 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 Known IP/MAC addresses drop-down list (the field will be filled in automatically).
Page 204: Station List
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Station List On the Wi-Fi / Station List page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router. Figure 151. The list of the wireless clients.
Page 205: Wps
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for secure configuration of the WLAN and select a method used to easily add wireless devices to the WLAN.
Page 206 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual To activate the WPS function, select the WPS Enable checkbox on the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz tab and click the Apply button. When the checkbox is selected, the Information and Connection sections are available on the tab.
Page 207: Using Wps Function Via Web-Based Interface
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface To add a wireless device via the PIN method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Select the WPS Enable checkbox.
Page 208 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Later you will be able to add wireless devices to the WLAN by pressing a button which is located on the front panel 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.
Page 209: Additional Settings
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Additional Settings On the Wi-Fi / Additional settings page, you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, proceed to the relevant tab.
Page 210 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Parameter Description The channel bandwidth for 802.11n devices in 2.4GHz band (the 2.4GHz tab). 20MHz: 802.11n devices operate at 20MHz channels. 40MHz: 802.11n devices operate at 40MHz channels.
Page 211: Wmm
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual 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.
Page 212 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual For every Access Category the following fields are available: Parameter Description Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences Aifsn time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.
Page 213: Client
Figure 155. Connecting DIR-806A in the access point mode as a client. To allow the devices from the LAN of DIR-806A to obtain the IP addresses from the DHCP server of the remote access point or network, it is necessary to disable the built-in DHCP server of the device.
Page 214 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Figure 156. The page for configuring the client mode. To configure the router as a client, select the Enable client checkbox. When the checkbox is selected, the following fields are displayed on the page:...
Page 215 For the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed authentication types, fill in the Encryption Key PSK field and click the Apply button. After clicking the Apply button, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected.
Page 216: Firewall
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router switched to the access point mode. MAC Filter On the Firewall / MAC filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN.
Page 217 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Parameter Description Select an action for the rule. Deny: Blocks access to the router's network for the device with the specified MAC address. Action Allow: Allows access to the router's network and to the Internet for the device with the specified MAC when the rules on the Firewall / IP filters page block access for this device.
Page 218: System
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual System In this menu you can do the following: change the password used to access the router's settings • save the current settings to the non-volatile memory •...
Page 219: Administrator Password
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Administrator Password On the System / Administrator password page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET.
Page 220: Configuration
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Configuration On the System / Configuration page, you can save the changed settings to the non-volatile memory, restore the factory defaults, backup the current configuration, or restore the router's configuration from a previously created file.
Page 221 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Actions of the Save, Factory, and Backup buttons also can be performed via the top-page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption. Page 221 of 233...
Page 222: System Log
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual System Log On the System / System log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 160. The System / System log page. The Configuration tab.
Page 223 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Control Description A port of the host specified in the Server field. By default, the value Port 514 is specified. After specifying the needed parameters, click the Apply button.
Page 224: Firmware Upgrade
To enable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote update section, select the Check for updates automatically checkbox and click the Apply settings button. By default, in the Remote server URL field, the D-Link update server address (fwupdate.dlink.ru) is specified.
Page 225: Local Update
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Local Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware upgrade is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router locally, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 226: Remote Update
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Remote Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware upgrade is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router remotely, follow the next steps: 1.
Page 227: Ping
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Ping On the System / Ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility. The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies.
Page 228: Telnet
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Telnet On the System / Telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN. By default, access is enabled. Figure 164. The System / Telnet page.
Page 229: Device Mode
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Configuring Device (Access Point Mode) User Manual Device mode On the System / Device mode page, you can change the operating mode of the device. Figure 165. The page for changing the operating mode of the device.
Page 230: Chapter 6. Operation Guidelines
RF noise in your home or office. To maximize your wireless range, follow the guidelines below. 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DIR-806A device and other network devices to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless network range by 3- 90 feet (1-30 meters).
Page 231: Connecting To Cable Or Dsl Modem
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Operation Guidelines User Manual Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem If you need to connect the router to a cable or DSL modem, do the following. 1. Place the router in an open location in the supposed center of your wireless network. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
Page 232: Chapter 7. Abbreviations And Acronyms
DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual CHAPTER 7. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Access Category Advanced Encryption Standard Address Resolution Protocol BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier Complementary Code Keying Cyclic Redundancy Check DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System DDoS...
Page 233 DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual RADIUS Remote Authentication in Dial-In User Service Routing Information Protocol Request To Send RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol Session Initiation Protocol SSID Service Set Identifier TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol...

D-Link DIR-806A User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Overview

Chapter 3. Installation and Connection

Chapter 4. Configuring Device (Router Mode)

Chapter 5. Configuring Device (Access Point Mode)

Chapter 6. Operation Guidelines

Chapter 7. Abbreviations and Acronyms

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