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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 March 15, 2011 • Initial release Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) ..........39 Internet Connection ..............13 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) ..........40 Wireless Settings ................13 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) ............41 Manual Configuration ................17 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) ............42 Dynamic (Cable) ................17 6rd (Stateless) ..................43 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Multicast Streams ................65 Guest Zone .....................66 Connect to a Wireless Network ............95 IPv6 Firewall ...................67 Using Windows® 7 ..................95 IPv6 Routing ...................68 Using Windows Vista® ..................98 Administrator Settings ...............69 Configure Wireless Security ..............99 Time Settings ..................70 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Configure WPA-PSK ................102 Troubleshooting ................104 Wireless Basics ................108 Tips ........................110 Wireless Modes ................... 111 Networking Basics .................112 Check your IP address ................112 Technical Specifications ..............114 Contacting Technical Support ............115 Warranty ..................116 Registration ...................122 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-857 will cause damage and void the warranty. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: CD Installation Wizard • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2 Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 13x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.

  • Page 9: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-857 provides up to 900Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
  • Page 10 Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. The DIR-857 offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming using the newest streaming engine technology.

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Connect a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Hardware Overview

    SD card is in use. Please do not eject the SD card until the power LED is solid blue. Removing the SD card while the power LED is blinking will damage your SD card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Leds

    A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data Internet LED transmission. A solid blue light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation

    If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 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 16: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-857 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 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 18: Setup Wizard

    If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless Device with WPS and skip to page 74. If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and skip to page 21. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Manual Configuration

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Setup

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Pptp

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 25: L2Tp

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless Settings

    If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless Device with WPS and skip to page 75. If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and skip to the next page. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 28: N/G (2.4Ghz)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-857. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-857 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-857 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 29: N/G (5Ghz)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-857. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-857 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-857 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-857 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 32: Dhcp Reservation

    IP Address Conflict error, or the second device may still not receive an IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Media Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Media Server Check the Enable Media Server box to share your music, pictures, and videos to any computer on your local network. Click Enable Media Server to enable this feature. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Ipv6 Internet Connection

    IPv6 Internet Connection Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 29. If you want to configure your IPv6 Internet Connection manually, click Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup and skip to the next page. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Autoconfiguration (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Autoconfiguration (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Pppoe (Stateful)

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Pppoe (Stateless)

    Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Section 3 - Configuration Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Pv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 46: To 4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 47: To 4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 48: 6Rd (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC+ RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 49: 6Rd (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Link-Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Parental Controls

    You may also customize filtering of web content by category. This option uses OpenDNS. None: DNS servers will be provided via DHCP by your ISP or you may manually enter DNS servers. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-857 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 53 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Application Rules

    Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-857 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. Name: Enter a name for the rule.

  • Page 56: Qos Engine

    Classification option to automatically set the priority for your applications. Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Fragmentation: Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 57 The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Website Filters

    To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, click Clear the List Below. Configure Website Filter Select Allow or Deny. Below: Website URL/Domain: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or deny. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click Rules List: the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-857 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ.

  • Page 65: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Wish Settings

    WISH Rules are not required. WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Start the wizard. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Advanced Network Settings

    LAN Clients as an authenticating point. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-857 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 71: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the different Between Zones: zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Ipv6 Firewall

    IPv6 Firewall This section may be used to allow or deny traffic from passing through the device. It works the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. Users can create more detailed rules for the device. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Routing This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Administrator Settings

    Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. The port number used to access the DIR-857. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-857 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Remote Admin...

  • Page 75: Time Settings

    Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send Address: the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 78: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 80: Ddns

    Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 81: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Schedules

    Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules List: The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-857. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 84: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-857 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 86: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-857 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ™...

  • Page 90: Wi-Pnp Wireless Setup

    3. Wait 10 seconds and unplug the USB Flash Drive from the router. 4. Plug the USB Flash Drive in a Windows-Based computer. 5. The window below will automatically appear. Double-click Connect to a wireless network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Section 4 - Security 6. Click Yes to add the current computer to your wireless network. 7. Click OK to finish adding your computer to your wireless network. Repeat step 4-7 to add additional computers to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 93 The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    1812 is the default port. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 96 Section 4 - Security 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Using Windows

    Section 4 - Security Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration ® The following steps allow you to configure your DIR-857 wireless network settings using Windows 7 through WPS. ® 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 98 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-857 router. DIR-857 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Connect To A Wireless Network

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 101 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-857 User Manual...
  • Page 102 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-857 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Using Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Configure Wireless Security

    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-857 User Manual...
  • Page 105 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-857 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Using Windows® Xp

    (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-857 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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-857 User Manual...
  • Page 108 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-857 User Manual...

  • Page 109: 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 on the Internet or 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 110 • 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 the web management.
  • Page 111 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click • Windows ® ® 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-857 User Manual...
  • Page 112 • 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-857 User Manual...

  • Page 113: 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.
  • Page 114 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. 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.

  • Page 115: 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 like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 116: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-857 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 117: 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 118 Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 121: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 122 Appendix E - Warranty Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 123 Appendix E - Warranty Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
  • Page 124 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 125 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
  • Page 126 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

  • Page 127: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 March 22, 2011 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...

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