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- Page 1 Version 1.0 | December 12, 2013 User Manual DIR-516...
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Page 2: Preface
Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 16, 2013 • Initial release... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Router Mode ................13 Device Info ..............48 Initial Setup Wizard ............13 Active Client Table ...........49 Manual Configuration ............15 Statistics ..............50 Setup ..................16 Help..................51 Wizard ................16 Access Point Mode ..............52 Local Network ............20 Manual Configuration ............52 Internet Setup ............24 D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 4 Active Client Table ...........66 Statistics ..............67 Help..................68 Connecting a Wireless Client ..........69 WPS Button ...................69 Windows® 8 ...................70 WPA/WPA2 ................70 Windows® 7 ...................72 WPA/WPA2 ................72 WPS ..................75 DIR-516 ...................76 Windows Vista® ................79 WPA/WPA2 ................80 WPS/WCN 2.0 ...............82 D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-516 Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 6: System Requirements
• Microsoft Internet Explorer® v7, Mozilla® Firefox® v9.0, Google® Chrome 16.0, or Safari® v4 or higher version Windows ® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 7: Introduction
The D-Link DIR-516 lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-516 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. -
Page 8: Features
• Portable and Easy to Use - Simply plug the DIR-516 into a power outlet at home or abroad to create an instant wireless network wherever you are. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Slide this switch to select between 2.4GHz and 5GHz WPS Button Press this to activate Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) to connect other wireless devices automatically. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 10: Bottom
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 11: Operation Modes
Section 1 - Product Overview Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DIR-516 will determine which mode you use. The following pages describe each mode to help you figure out which one to use. • Router Mode: page 8 •... -
Page 12: Router Mode
Section 1 - Product Overview Router Mode In Router Mode, the DIR-516 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. -
Page 13: Access Point Mode
Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the DIR-516 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality. It also allows a connected wired device to connect to your other devices wirelessly. This can be useful if you already have an existing Internet router that does not have built-in wireless capabilities. -
Page 14: 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 15: Router Mode
Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Router Mode Router Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). - Page 16 LAN Interface: Use this section to configure the router’s local network settings. DHCP Server Use this section to configure the DIR-516’s built-in DHCP Settings: server settings. DHCP Static IP Use this section to add a new DHCP Static IP configuration.
- Page 17 IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 18 Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Router Mode DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-516 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
- Page 19 The DHCP Static IP Table displays the IP reservations that have been created. To make any changes, select a reservation in the table by clicking the circle next to it and click Update. To delete a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 20 MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the field provided. When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 21 MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the field provided. Click Save Settings to save the current configuration, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 22 MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the field provided. When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 23 20/40 MHz. 20/40/80MHz(Auto) For the others, 20 MHz is the only option. Security Select a wireless security encryption option. You can also Options: choose to not use one by selecting None, but this is not recommended. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 24 Wireless security helps to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your wireless network, or seeing data being passed between the router and wireless clients. The DIR-516 supports two popular wireless security protocols, you should select a protocol based on the wireless clients which will be accessing your network.
- Page 25 Wireless clients will require this password in order to connect to your network. It is recommended that you make a record of this password for future reference. Click Save Settings to save the current settings. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 26 Enter the PIN for the wireless NIC and click Start PIN. If successful, you will then be taken to another screen and a message will tell you to run WPS in the client device within 2 minutes. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 27 This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the router. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
- Page 28 Click the Save Settings to File button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive. To load a previously saved settings file, click the Browse button to locate the file on your hard drive, then click the Upload button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 29 This page allows you to add a user account to the router’s web server. You can also delete or modify existing accounts. Confirm Retype the new password. Password: To delete an existing account, click the Select tab next to the user account in the table and then click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 30 Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless Configuration: settings such as SSID and Channel. Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for Configuration: the router. Click the Refresh button to view the most current information. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 31 This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients. The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables. Active Wired Client This table displays all active wired clients. Table: Active Wireless This table displays all active wireless clients. Client Table: D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 32 This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router’s WAN and LAN ports, and wireless bands. Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s traffic statistics. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 33 Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Router Mode Support This section provides an explanation of each configuration or setting for the DIR-516. Click on the links to be taken to the help text for that particular section of router’s setup.
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Page 34: Manual Configuration
Access Point Mode Manual Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.50). -
Page 35: Setup
Local Network This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the access point. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 36: Wireless
20 MHz and 20/40 MHz. For the others, 20 MHz is the only option. Security Select a wireless security encryption option. You can also Options: choose to not use one by selecting None, but this is not recommended. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 37 Wireless security helps to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your wireless network, or seeing data being passed between the router and wireless clients. The DIR-516 supports two popular wireless security protocols, you should select a protocol based on the wireless clients which will be accessing your network.
- Page 38 Wireless clients will require this password in order to connect to your network. It is recommended that you make a record of this password for future reference. Click Save Settings to save the current settings. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 39: Wi-Fi Protected (Wps) Setup
Enter the PIN for the wireless NIC and click Start PIN. If successful, you will then be taken to another screen and a message will tell you to run WPS in the client device within 2 minutes. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 40: Maintenance
This page allows you to reboot your router or reset it to the factory default settings. Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. To reset the system to the factory default setting, click the Reset button. This will erase the current settings. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 41 This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the router. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
- Page 42 Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive. To load a previously saved settings file, click the Browse button to locate the file on your hard drive, then click the Upload button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 43: Admin
Modify button. To delete an existing account, click the Select tab next to the user account in the table and then click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 44: Status
Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless Configuration: settings such as SSID and Channel. Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for Configuration: the router. Click the Refresh button to view the most current information. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 45 This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients. The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables. Active Wired Client This table displays all active wired clients. Table: Active Wireless This table displays all active wireless clients. Client Table: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 46: Statistics
This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router’s WAN and LAN ports, and wireless bands. Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s traffic statistics. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 47 Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Access Point Mode Support This section provides an explanation of each configuration or setting for the DIR-516. Click on the links to be taken to the help text for that particular section of router’s setup.
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Page 48: Connecting A Wireless Client
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Many wireless devices will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-516 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS on it. -
Page 49: Windows® 8
Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 50 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 51: Wpa/Wpa2
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 52 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 53 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 54: Wps
Section 3 - Connecting a Wireless Client The WPS feature of the DIR-516 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. - Page 55 Section 3 - Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Double-click the DIR-516. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
- Page 56 Section 3 - Connecting a Wireless Client 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
- Page 57 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-516 User Manual...
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Page 58: Windows Vista
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 59: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 60 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 61: Wps/Wcn 2.0
Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 62: Windows® Xp
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 63: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... - Page 64 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 65: Troubleshooting
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. - Page 66 • 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 67 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, 7 and 8 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-516 User Manual...
- Page 68 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...
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Page 69: 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 70: What Is Wireless
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. - Page 71 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
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Page 72: Tips
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link CardBus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations such as airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. -
Page 73: 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 74: 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-516 User Manual... -
Page 75: Technical Specifications
• 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz Dimensions • 5.15~5.25GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.85GHz • 63x44x23mm Antennas Weight • Internal Antenna • 29.72g Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) • WPS™ (PBC) Frequency Range varies depending on local regulations. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual... -
Page 76: Safety Statements
Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. D-Link DIR-516 User Manual...