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D-Link DIR-890L User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Network Requirements

• An Ethernet-based broadband modem

Web-based Configuration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer® 8

• Mozilla® Firefox® 28 or higher

• Google Chrome™ 33 or higher

• Safari® 5.1 or higher

Windows

Users:

Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the latest version.

mydlink Requirements

For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to

http://www.mydlink.com

Minimum Requirements

Summary of Contents for DIR-890L

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 December 17 2014 User Manual DIR 890L Wireless AC3200 Ultra Wi Fi Router ...

Page 2: ...014 D Link All Rights Reserved D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries All other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior express written permission from D Link Systems Inc Revision Date Description 1 0 December 17 2014...

Page 3: ...tion 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 Web based Configuration Utility 26 Home 27 Internet 27 DIR 890L 28 Connected Clients 29 USB Device 30 Settings 31 Wizard 31 Internet 31 Dynamic IP DCHP 32 Static IP 33 PPPoE 34 PPTP 35 L2TP 36 DS Lite 37 IPv6 38 Auto Detection 39 Static IPv6 40 Auto Configuration 42 PPPoE 43 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel 45 6 to 4 47 6rd 48 Local Connectivity Only 50 Wireless 51 Sma...

Page 4: ... mydlink SharePort App 79 The mydlink SharePort App iOS Devices 79 Main Menu 83 Documents 84 Pictures 86 Videos 88 Music 90 Folders 93 Favorites 96 Using the mydlink SharePort app for Android 97 Main Menu 101 Documents 102 Pictures 104 Videos 106 Music 108 Folders 111 Favorites 115 Using SharePort Mobile for Windows 8 RT 116 Main Menu 118 Documents 119 Pictures 120 Movies 122 Music 124 Folder 127 ...

Page 5: ...47 What is Wireless 148 Tips 150 Wireless Modes 151 Networking Basics 152 Check your IP address 152 Statically Assign an IP address 153 Wireless Security 154 What is WPA 154 Technical Specifications 155 Contacting Technical Support 156 GPL Code Statement 157 Warranty 169 Registration 176 ...

Page 6: ...upplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththeDIR 890Lwillcausedamageandvoidthewarranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller DIR 890L Wireless AC3200 Ultra Wi Fi Router Power Adapter and Cable Ethernet Cable Wi Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide ...

Page 7: ...alled Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 8 Mozilla Firefox 28 or higher Google Chrome 33 or higher Safari 5 1 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to http www mydlink com Minimum Requirements ...

Page 8: ...evicesareconnectingtoyournetwork or unwanted access is detected Monitor websites that are being visited in real time with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink Lite app which is a useful tool for parents SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3 0 port located on the side of your DIR 890L as well as an additional USB 2 0 port located on the back Plug in a USB storage driv...

Page 9: ...mydlink to MonitorYour Network The AC3200 Ultra Wi Fi Router is mydlink Cloud enabled so you can effortlessly access and view your network no matter where you are See who is connected to your router change settings or block someone from using your network connection all from an Internet connected PC tablet or smartphone Parents can monitor what sites their children are visiting to stay informed an...

Page 10: ...etwork Port supports USB 2 0 devices 3 Reset Button Pressandholdtheresetbuttonwithapaperclipfortensecondstoresettheroutertothefactorydefaultsettings 4 WPS Button Press to start theWPS process The 2 4G or 5G LED will blink fast 5 LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and game consoles 6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable 7 Power ...

Page 11: ...on is working properly During theWPS process this light will blink quickly 4 2 4G LED Asolidwhitelightindicatesthe2 4GHzwirelessfunctionisworkingproperly DuringtheWPSprocess this light will blink quickly 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the Internet port If the LED is orange the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet 6 Power LED A solid white l...

Page 12: ...rmation contact your Internet provider Do not proceed until you have this information Also 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 UserswithCableproviders Makesureyouunplugthepowertoyourmodem Insomecases youmayneedtoturn it off for up to five minutes Advanced Users If your ...

Page 13: ...5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points w...

Page 14: ...tion 2 Installation Antenna Setup The DIR 890L is designed to give you the fastest most stable network connection possible In order to maximize performance orient the antennas at an angle pointing outward and away from the base unit 45 ...

Page 15: ... 12V SA RESET INTERNET 1 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL modem This is required Manual Setup 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem Modem Ethernet Port Modem Ethernet Cable DIR 890L Internet Port yellow ...

Page 16: ...g the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one minute before continuing 3 Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router Computer Ethernet Cable DIR 890L 1 2 3 4 USB 2 0 USB 3 0 POWER WSP DCN IN 12V SA RESET INTERNET Computer Modem DIR 890L ...

Page 17: ... outlet or surge protector If the Power LED does not light up press the Power button on the back of the router 6 After the router has powered up verify that the Power white and Internet white or orange LEDs are both lit Proceed with router configuration 1 2 3 4 USB 2 0 USB 3 0 POWER WSP DCN IN 12V SA RESET INTERNET Modem DIR 890L ...

Page 18: ... Internet and connect to your clients D Link SetupWizard This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time Refer to page 14 QRS Mobile App Use your iPhone iPad or iPod Touch to configure your router Refer to page 21 Manual Setup Log into the router and manually configure your router Refer to page 26 Configuration ...

Page 19: ...installing the router open your web browser e g InternetExplorer Chrome Firefox orSafari Thiswillautomaticallylaunch the Setup Wizard If the wizard does not start automatically enter http dlinkrouter local or the IP address of the router http 192 168 0 1 WaitafewmomentswhileyourrouterisdetectingyourInternetconnection type After the router detects your Internet connection you may need to enter ISP ...

Page 20: ...ternetServiceProvider You can select DHCP Connection Dynamic IP Address if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP address Click Next to continue If the router detected PPPoE or you selected Username Password Connection PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue Note Make sure you remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no l...

Page 21: ...on and DNS settings supplied by your ISP Click Next to continue For both the 2 4GHz and 5GHz segments create a Wi Fi network name SSID using up to 32 characters Create aWi Fi password between 8 63 characters Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network Click Next to continue ...

Page 22: ...pted for this password every time you want to use the router s web configuration utility Click Next to continue The Summary window will display your settings Click Back if you find it necessary to make changes When the settings are correct make a note of the of them so you can configure your Wi Fi devices Click Next to continue ...

Page 23: ... must have an account Click Yes if you already have a mydlink account or No if you would like to create one Click Next to continue Note Ifyoudonotwanttoregisteratthistime youmayclickSkiptoproceed IfyouselectedYes Ihaveamydlinkaccount enteryourmydlinkAccount Name e mail address and Password Click Next to register your router with your mydlink account ...

Page 24: ...guration At the end of the wizard you will see a final summary of your settings Click Finish to close the wizard If you selected No I want to create a new mydlink account enter the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account ...

Page 25: ...https mydlink com apps The mydlink Lite app allows you to set up e mail notifications view the online status of your mydlink devices and change your wireless settings from an iPhone iPad iPod Touch or Android device For mydlink app requirements refer to http www mydink com PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http mydlink com ...

Page 26: ...k Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on the iTunes Store or Google Play Step 2 Once the app is installed on your mobile device you may configure your router Connecttotherouterwirelesslybygoingtoyourwirelessutilityon your device Scan for the Wi FiName SSID as listed on the suppliedWi Fi Configuration card Select and then enter your Wi Fi password Step 3 Once you connect to the router launch ...

Page 27: ...de screen appears tap Next Step 5 At this point make sure that your router is connected to a modem Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR 890L Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step ...

Page 28: ...ess band can be assigned its own SSID B Choose a Wi Fi Password of at least eight characters You will need to enter this password the first time you connect any device to the router wirelessly Tap Next to proceed Step 7 Enter the Device Password Admin Password of your choice Unlike the Wi Fipassword thispasswordisonlyrequiredwhenyouneedtoconfigure the router Refer to Web based Configuration Utilit...

Page 29: ...inkaccount Youmustprovideyouremailaddress chooseamydlink password and check the I accept the mydlink terms and conditions check box Tap Register to create your new mydlink account If you do not want to configure your router with mydlink at this point tap Skip to proceed Step 9 If you would like to receive notification whenever a new firmware update is available check the Notify me when new firmwar...

Page 30: ...You will see a summary of your chosen settings If you need to make any changes tap Back to step back through the previous pages Otherwise tap Next to complete the setup Congratulations your device has been successfully configured You may now exit the QRS Mobile app ...

Page 31: ...see page 5 to restore the router to its factory default settings Openaweb browser e g InternetExplorer Chrome Firefox orSafari andenterhttp dlinkrouter local or the IP address of the router http 192 168 0 1 The router s Home page will open displaying its current connection status ThebaratthetopofthepagehasquickaccesstoSettingsandManagementfunctions You may easily navigate back Home at any time Not...

Page 32: ... the page allows you to easily navigate to other pages The Home page shows whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet If disconnected click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 To view details about your Internet connection click on the Internet icon Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet If you do this and wish to r...

Page 33: ...ts MAC address To reconfigure the router s network settings either click Go to settings on the lower left or click Settings at the top of the page and then Network on the drop down menu that appears Refer to page 55 To reconfigure the router s wireless settings either click Go to settings on the lower right or click Settings at the top of the page and then Wireless on the drop down menu that appea...

Page 34: ... the client you want to edit Enter a custom name for this client Displays the vendor of the device Displays the MAC address of the client Enter a specific IP address you want to reserve for this client This IP address must be within the DHCP IP range Enable to reserve the IP address for this client Enable to assign a specific schedule for this client Select a schedule from the drop down or click S...

Page 35: ...onnected USB device DLNA Media Server SharePort and Windows File Sharing If you have a USB device connected you can see its name and how much free space it has To configure your SharePort settings click Go to settings or click Settings at the top of the page and then SharePort on the drop down menu that appears and refer to page 57 ...

Page 36: ...t installed the router From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page click Internet for Internet configuration Choose your Internet Connection type from the drop down menu Depending on the connection type that you select you may also see additional fields below that require input For example when you select PPPoE you will see fields for Username and Password My Internet Connection is ...

Page 37: ...fault this field will be set to Auto Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP ThedefaultMACaddressissettotheInternetport sphysicalinterface MAC address on the router You can use the drop down menu to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client Click Save when you are done Host Name Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Serv...

Page 38: ...t by default this field will be set to Auto Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP ThedefaultMACaddressissettotheInternetport sphysicalinterface MAC address on the router You can use drop down menu to replace theInternetport sMACaddresswiththeMACaddressofaconnected client Click Save when you are done IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Serv...

Page 39: ...our ISP Static IP only Enter the ISP Service Name optional Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit by default this field will be set to Auto SelectManualifyouneedtochangetheMTUforoptimalperformance with your ISP Click Save when you are done Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Tim...

Page 40: ...providedbyyourISP forStaticIPonly Enter the PPTP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP for Static IP only Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit by default this field will be set to Auto Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP Click Save when yo...

Page 41: ...e L2TP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP for Static IP only Enter the L2TP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP for Static IP only Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit by default this field will be set to Auto Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with yo...

Page 42: ...ove enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here Once connected the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here Once connected the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here Click Save when you are done DS Lite Configuration AFTR IPv6 Address B4 IPv6 Address WAN IPv6 Address IPv6 WAN Default Gateway DS Lite is an IPv6 connection type After selecting DS L...

Page 43: ...ick IPv4 Choose your IPv6 Internet Connection type from the drop down menu For most of the connection types after you make a selection you will see additional fields below that require input The exception is for Local Connectivity Only For this connection type you must click on Advanced Settings to see additional fields My Internet Connection Is ...

Page 44: ... Address Assignment feature Enable or disable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN services Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enable DHCP PD LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN Autocon...

Page 45: ... Enter the Primary DNS Server address Enter the Secondary DNS Server address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Use Link Local Address IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary ...

Page 46: ...41 D Link DIR 890L User Manual Section 3 Configuration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 47: ...Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Enable or disable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN services Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enable DHCP PD LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Automatic DHCP PD ...

Page 48: ... demand or Manual MaximumTransmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP SelecteitherObtainDNSserveraddressorUsethefollowingDNS If you selected Use the following DNS enter the Primary DNS Server address If you selected Use the following DNS enter the Secondary DNS Server address PPPoE Session Username Password Address Mode IP Address Service Name Reconnect Mo...

Page 49: ... LAN IPv6 Link Local Address EnableordisabletheAutomaticIPv6AddressAssignment feature Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Enable DHCP PD LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Auto Configuration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 50: ...ed Use the following DNS above enter the Secondary DNS Server address Enable or disable prefix delegation services If you disabled DHCP PD enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Remote IPv4 Address Remote IPv6 Address Local IPv4 Address Local IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enable DHCP PD ...

Page 51: ...ature Enable or disable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN services Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 52: ...C RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done 6to4 Address 6to4 Relay Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings...

Page 53: ...fix and mask length supplied by your ISP for manual configuration only Displays the WAN IPv4 Address Enter the mask length for manual configuration only Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 Address supplied by your ISP for manual configuration only Displays the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN Link Local Address Assign IPv6 Prefix Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server E...

Page 54: ... the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 55: ...figuration of the ULA prefix Will display the Current ULA Prefix Will display the LAN IPv6 ULA Click Save when you are done Enable ULA Use Default ULA Prefix Current ULA Prefix LAN IPv6 ULA Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet For this Internet Connection type you must click on Advanced Settings to see the required fields below ...

Page 56: ...ist and allow you to view all fields corresponding with each frequency band Create a Wi Fi Name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters Create a Password to use for wireless security Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network Select None WEP or WPA WPA2 Personal recommended Select the desired wireless transmission power High Medium or Low U...

Page 57: ...0MHzifyouareusingboth802 11nandnon 802 11n wireless devices or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients The default setting is Visible Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network Use the drop down menu to select a schedule for enabling the rule TheschedulemaybesettoAlwaysEnable oryoucancreateyourown schedules in the Schedules section re...

Page 58: ...Select the preferred wireless networking standard for each band The available options will depend on the wireless frequency band as well as the currently selected security mode Select the desired channel The default is Auto recommended Select the desired wireless transmission power High Medium or Low Select Auto 20 40 80 MHz if you are using 802 11ac 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices or sel...

Page 59: ... this option will limit connectivity to the Internet Guests will not be allowed to access other local network devices Click Save when you are done Status Wi Fi Name SSID Password Internet Access Only The following options apply to both the 2 4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency bands To configure a Guest Zone click on the Guest Zone link You may configure different zones for the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz ...

Page 60: ...ill use the router for a DNS server Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers Enable or disable the DHCP server Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server s IP assignment Note Ifyoustatically manually assignIPaddressestoyourcomputers or devices make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict LAN IP Address...

Page 61: ...etworks DHCP server to LAN WLAN clients You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps or Auto recommended Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP UPnP provides compatibilitywithnetworkingequipment softwareandperipherals Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through th...

Page 62: ...hrough a web browser ThisareawilldisplaytheHTTPandHTTPSlinksyoucanusetoconnect to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network Click Save when you are done Status DLNA Media Server Status Windows File Sharing Web File Access Direct Links This page allows you to set up access to files on an external USB device plugged into the router You can do this through the local net...

Page 63: ... user accounts To save the new list click Save To return to the SharePort page click SharePort User Name Password Permission Folder The Create User page allows you to manage your SharePort user accounts If a user does not have an account he or she will be restricted to guest access only This means they will only have access to the Guest folder on the media server The DIR 890L can store a maximum o...

Page 64: ...mydlink account Enter your E mail Address your username and your Password Then click Sign In and register your DIR 890L with your mydlink account This page allows you to sign in to an existing mydlink account or create a new account With a mydlink account you can access and manage all of your registered mydlink compatible home devices when you are away from home Use web browser to access the mydli...

Page 65: ...rity Quality of Service QoS improves data flow It allows you to prioritize clients so that high priority clients receive higher bandwidth For example if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non urgent file you might wish to assign the former client a higher priority so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network From the Feat...

Page 66: ... session conforms to the protocol Click to enable Anti Spoof Checking which will protect your network from certain kinds of spoofing attacks Click to enable IPv6 Simple Security which will provide simple security capabilities for a local area IPv6 network Click to enable IPv6 Ingress Filtering which is a technique used to make sure incoming packets originate from the networks they claim to be from...

Page 67: ...rate network try turning this ALG off Check with the system administrator of your corporate network to find out whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal Enable to allow applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP to receive streaming media from the Internet Enable to allow devices and applications using VoIP Voice over IP to communicate across NAT Some VoIP applications and devic...

Page 68: ...lways Enable or you can create a schedule from the Schedules section refer to page 73 Click Apply when you are done The IPv4 IPv6 Rules section allows you to specify the kind of traffic that is allowed to pass through the network Name Source IP Address Range Destination IP Address Range Port Range Schedule Use the drop down menu to select whether you want toTurnIPv4FilteringON and ALLOW or DENY th...

Page 69: ...e may be set to Always Enable or you can create a schedules from the Schedules section refer to page 73 Click Apply when you are done Name Local IP TCP Port UDP Port Schedule If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a rule click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click Add Rule Click Save when you are done...

Page 70: ...ys Enable or create your own schedule from the Schedules section refer to page 73 Click Apply when you are done The DIR 890L can store a maximum of 15 rules If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a rule click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click the Add Rules button Click Save when you are done Wheny...

Page 71: ...m the drop down menu All other sites will be blocked You may specify a maximum of 15 websites To add a new website to the list click Add Rule Next under WebsiteURL Domain enter the URL or Domain If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column To edit a rule simply replace the URL or Domain Click Save when you are done The Website Filter page allows you to create a lis...

Page 72: ...e To configure IPv6 rules click IPv6 and refer to page 68 To return to the main IPv4 static routes page click IPv4 If you wish to remove a route click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a route click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new route click the Add Route button Click Save when you are done When you click on Add Route the Create New R...

Page 73: ...er when this route is used Click Apply when you are done Name DestNetwork PrefixLen Gateway Metric Interface IPv6 If you wish to remove a route click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a route click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new route click the Add Route button Click Save when you are done When you click on Add Route the Create New Ro...

Page 74: ...DDNS will reveal further configuration options Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server or select one from the drop down menu Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider Enter your dynamic DNS User Name Enter your dynamic DNS Password Enter a Time Out in hours Click Save when you are done Enable Dynamic DNS S...

Page 75: ...t Name IPv6 Address The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a rule click on its pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click the Add Record button Click Save when you are done When you click on Add Record the Create New Record window will open En...

Page 76: ...nter a Password of your choice Enter a pre shared key PSK Clients attempting to connect to your network through a VPN will need to enter this key iOS users can quickly and easily establish a VPN Virtual Private Network using a VPN configuration file Click Save to export these settings as a VPN profile allowing anyone with the file to connect to your network on an iOS device Select either MSCHAPv2 ...

Page 77: ... menu Displays the current Date and Time Enable or disable daylight saving time EnabletoallowanNTP NetworkTimeProtocol serverontheInternet to synchronize the time and date with your router If you enable this option selectanNTPserverfromthedrop downmenu Toconfigure the router s time and date manually disable this option and use the drop down menus that appear to input the time and date Click Save w...

Page 78: ...time at the top of each column To add a time period to the schedule simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour You can add multiple days to the schedule but only one period per day To remove a time period from the schedule click on the cross icon at the end of the row Click Apply when you are done If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in the Delete column If you wis...

Page 79: ...rovider If e mail notification is enabled you may also enable this option When the log is full the router will send it by e mail Enable to send an e mail according to a specified schedule If you enable SendonSchedule use the drop down menu to select the schedule that the rule will be enabled on The schedule may be set to AlwaysEnable or you can create your own schedule from the Schedules section r...

Page 80: ...is means to connect to the router you must enter https 192 168 0 1 instead of http 192 168 0 1 Remote management allows the DIR 890L to be configured from the Internetbyawebbrowser Apasswordisstillrequiredtoaccesstheweb management interface The port number used to access the DIR 890L is used in the URL Example http x x x x 8080 where x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 890L and 8080 is t...

Page 81: ...e the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to first save the current router configuration settings to your computer use the Save button above Click Reboot to reboot the router Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore To Factory Default Settings Reboot The Dev...

Page 82: ...rmwaretoprompttheroutertocheckforanew firmware version If a newer version is found you will be prompted to install it If you prefer to upgrade manually first download the firmware file to your computer that you wish to upgrade to Next click the Select File button and browse to locate the file and install the new firmware Firmware Information Check for New Firmware Upgrade Firmware Note When you cl...

Page 83: ...ng on the respective tabs at the top The graph will update in real time To clear the information on the graph click Clear The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted On the Statistics page you can view the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN LAN and wireless segments From the Management menu click Statistics ...

Page 84: ...h for your router s Internet connection Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection 1 If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app from the Internet you will need a mydlink account For more information go to www mydlink com 2 Make sure the device is powered on Then plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back of the router Note If y...

Page 85: ...ave this blank Note Forthe2 4GHzband theSSIDisdlink XXXX withXXXXrepresenting thelastfourdigitsofyourrouter sMACaddress Forthe5GHzband theSSID is dlink XXXX 5GHz 3 Use your iPhone iPad or iPod Touch to search for and download the free mydlink SharePort app from the App Store If you have a QR code reader you can scan the code to the right for mydlink SharePort Note For remote access you will need t...

Page 86: ...ct you to storage on your router in a different location For example from your office connecting to your router at home If you are directly connected to the DIR 890L s wireless network tap Local Access and enter the Admin Password of your router then tap Log In If you are connecting through the Internet tap Remote Access and enter your mydlink login information then tap Log In Tap on your router o...

Page 87: ... removable drive The wireless icon at the bottomofyourscreenwillbelitbluetoindicateaLocalAccessconnection It will be green to indicate you are connected to the router through Remote Access Note If you see a red wireless icon your router s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds ...

Page 88: ...es in a folder view Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files The mydlink SharePort main menu has different sections that allow you to view all the documents photos movies or music stored on your USB drive Tap or or swipe left or right to move between the different sections TheWi Fi icon at the bottom indicates an active local network connection blue or remote connection green red Tap Log...

Page 89: ... mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Tapping the arrow icon gives you additional options Mail Tap to e mail the file iCloud Tap to store the file on iCloud AirPrint Tap to print the file Open In Tap to use a third party app to open the file The bottom menu bar includes these options Search Bar Tap Home to ...

Page 90: ...tion 4 SharePort Tap on a file to start the document viewer In the viewer Tap to add remove the file from your Favorites Tap to bring up the same options as on the previous page Note Some files may require a third party app to view them ...

Page 91: ...our Favorites section Tapping the arrow icon gives you these image options Mail Tap to e mail the image iCloud Tap to store the image on iCloud AirPrint Tap to print the image Facebook Tap to upload the image to your Facebook account Twitter Tap to upload the image to your Twitter account Open In Tap to use a third party app to open the file Search Bar Tap Home to go back to the main menu Tap Slid...

Page 92: ...Manual Section 4 SharePort Tap on a file to start the photo viewer In the viewer Tap to add remove the current image from your Favorites Tap to start the slideshow Tap to bring up the same image options as on the previous page ...

Page 93: ... Tap Edit to mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to a file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Tapping the arrow icon gives you these additional options Mail Lets you e mail the file iCloud Lets you store the file on iCloud Open In Lets you use a third party app to open the file Search Bar The bottom menu bar includes these options Tap Home to go back to...

Page 94: ... scroll to any time on the time line by holding and sliding your finger Tap to enter exit full screen mode Tap to add remove the file from your Favorites Tapping this icon gives you these additional options Mail Lets you e mail the video iCloud Lets you store the video on iCloud Open In Lets you use a third party app to open the file ...

Page 95: ...to search your storage Tap Edit to create a playlist and mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Tapping the arrow icon gives you these additional options Mail Lets you e mail the file iCloud Lets you store the file on iCloud Open In Lets you use a third party app to open the file Search Bar Tap Home to go bac...

Page 96: ...repeat all Tap again to repeat a single song Tap to skip to the previous next song Tap to enable disable shuffle mode To create a playlist Tap Edit Add Playlist The New Playlist window will open Enter a name for the playlist then tap Save The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon ...

Page 97: ... the browser Tap Add Music to add songs to the current playlist Tap to the left of the file names to add check marks for the songs you would like to add Tap Done The playlist will be saved To delete songs from the playlist Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted Tap Delete ...

Page 98: ...ere to search your storage Tap Edit to take you to the editing screen where you can add a folder and mark files for deletion or copying Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Tapping the arrow icon gives you additional options depending on the file type Search Bar The bottom menu bar includes these options Tap Home to go back to the...

Page 99: ...er Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in Tap Edit at the top right Tap Add Folder to add a new folder Enter the Name of the new folder then tap Save Tap OK to confirm folder creation To copy files Tap on Copy to bring up a window where you can select the folder to copy to Browse to the directory you want to copy the marked files to and tap Paste You can also tap Add Folder to ...

Page 100: ...Browse to the folder you wish to upload to Tap Upload at the bottom Tap to select the photos or videos you wish to upload Tap Done During the upload process the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed To upload more files tap the icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above ...

Page 101: ...ge in Favorites The file will still be accessible in other mydlink SharePort sections Tapping the arrow icon gives you additional options depending on the file type The bottom menu bar includes these options Tap on a file to start the file viewer In the viewer Tap to add remove the file from your Favorites Tap to bring up additional options Note The file options available will vary depending on th...

Page 102: ...nce you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit s upload bandwidth for your router s Internet connection Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection IfyouareconnectingremotelythroughthemydlinkSharePort appfrom the Internet you will need a mydlink account For more information go to www mydlink com Make sure the device is powered on Then plug your USB drive into the US...

Page 103: ...Password are Wi Fi Network Name SSID dlink XXXX Password leave this blank Note Forthe2 4GHzband theSSIDisdlink XXXX withXXXXrepresenting thelastfourdigitsofyourrouter sMACaddress Forthe5GHzband theSSID is dlink XXXX 5GHz Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free mydlink SharePort app from Google Play If you have a QR code reader you can scan the code to the right for mydli...

Page 104: ... see descriptions of the two types of available connections Remote Access Remote mode will connect you to storage on your router in a different location For example you are at your office connecting to your router at home Localmodewillconnectyoutostorageonyourcurrentnetwork Forexample if you are at home connecting to your router choose this mode Local Access ...

Page 105: ...blue it indicates you have a good Local Access connection When it is lit green it indicates that you have a good Remote Access connection Note Ifyouseearedwirelessicon yourrouter snetworkenvironmentmaynotbesuitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds After logging in select your router from the device list If you are connecting through the Internet tap Remote...

Page 106: ...our favorite files Note AvailablefeaturesmaydifferdependingontheAndroidOSversionofyourdevice Main Menu The mydlink SharePort main menu has different sections that allow you view all the documents photos movies or music stored on your USB drive Tap or or swipe left or right to move between the different sections TheWi Fi icon at the bottom indicates an active local network connection blue or remote...

Page 107: ...ame of a file to search for it Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to refresh sort or mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Search Bar Tap for additional options Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type ...

Page 108: ...rt the document viewer In the viewer Tap the screen to bring up zoom in out buttons Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages Tap to perform File Find Zoom Reading View Go to Page and Bookmarks actions Note Available actions may differ depending on your Android OS ...

Page 109: ...h for it Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to start a slideshow Tap the icon to refresh sort or mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Search Bar Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type or date Tap the...

Page 110: ...device and add it into your Favorites section Tap the icon to start a slideshow Tap the image to stop the slideshow Tap the icon to delete the current image Tap OK to confirm Tap the icon to bring up additional options using other applications Tap the icon to access the image editor Note This function may vary depending on the version of your Android OS ...

Page 111: ...a file to search for it Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to refresh sort or mark files for deletion Tap the star icon next to a file to download it to your device and add it into your Favorites section Search Bar Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type or date Tap the check box to check a ...

Page 112: ...rt Tap on a file to start playing it Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar pause button and play button Tap to resume playback Tap to pause the video Note Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device ...

Page 113: ... the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type or date Tap the check box to check a file then tap the trash icon to delete it Type in the name of a file to search for it Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to refresh sort or mark files for deletion Tap the icon to browse your playlists Tap the star icon next to a file to download it to your ...

Page 114: ... Tap to repeat all Tap again to repeat a single song Tap to skip to the previous next song Tap to play or pause the song Tap to enable disable shuffle mode To create a playlist Tap Tap Add new playlist Enter a name for the playlist then tap OK The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon You can tap then to refresh the playlist page ...

Page 115: ...t to see its contents Tap Add Music to add songs to the current playlist Tap the check boxes by the songs you wish to add and tap to save To delete songs from the playlist Tap Edit in the playlist browser and tap the check boxes by the files you would like to delete Tap then tap OK to confirm ...

Page 116: ...menu Tap the icon to upload files Tap the icon to refresh sort create a new folder or mark files for deletion and copying See the list beginning on the next page for details You can view the contents of your USB drive using a folder view in the folders section Tap the filename to open the viewer player for that file type as described in the previous pages You can also upload files from your mobile...

Page 117: ...ect files and perform the following actions Tap the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type or date Tap the icon to create a new folder Tap the check box to check a file then tap this icon to delete it Tap the check box to check a file then tap this icon to copy it To delete files Tap on and tap the check box next to a file to be deleted Tap on to delete s...

Page 118: ...er Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in Tap then Enter the Name of the folder in the box then tap OK YouhavetheoptiontoPastetothecopytoadestination folder or Cancel YoumayalsotapNewFolderifyouwishtocreateanew destination folder in the current directory ...

Page 119: ...pload to Tap and browse to the file or files you wish to upload from the local device Tap the check box next to each of the files you wish to upload Tap Upload During the upload process the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name To remove a file from the upload queue tap the X at the end of the row ...

Page 120: ...becopiedhereforplaybackinacentralizedlocation Type in the name of a file to search for it Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to refresh sort or mark files for deletion Search Bar Tap the icon to return to the main menu Tap the icon to update the list of files Tap the icon to sort the files by name size type or date Tap the check box to check a file then tap the trash icon to dele...

Page 121: ... photos from your mobile device to your router s USB drive via the app wirelessly 1 Make sure the DIR 890L is powered on Then plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back of your router Note If you connect a USB drive that contains numerous large files it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog all of your files 2 Use yourWindows 8 RT mobile device to search for the free SharePort...

Page 122: ...word leave this blank Note Forthe2 4GHzband theSSIDisdlink XXXX withXXXXrepresenting thelastfourdigitsofyourrouter sMACaddress Forthe5GHzband theSSID is dlink XXXX 5GHz 4 Once connected tap the SharePort Mobile icon and the app will download 5 Atthemainmenu ifyouseeanygreyedouticons swipetherightedgeof thescreentobringupSettings ThentapSharePortSettingsandenter youradminPassword Taponthebackicon t...

Page 123: ... the movie icon to play videos Tap on the music icon to play audio files Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files The SharePort Mobile main menu contains icons representing the file categories Tap an icon to access your files by type In each section you can tap at any time to go back ...

Page 124: ...ser tap the document to open it with a third party application Tap Sort to sort files by Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to add files to Favorite or delete files See below list Tap Edit and select one or more files for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device Tap Delete to delete ...

Page 125: ... open it Tap Slideshow to start a slideshow of your images Tap Sort to sort files by Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to add files to Favorite or delete files See below list Tap Edit and select one or more files for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device Tap Delete to delete the ...

Page 126: ... start a slideshow of your images Tap Edit to open mark as Favorite or delete the image See list below After tapping Edit Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files ...

Page 127: ...movies browser tap the file to play it Tap Sort to sort files by Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to add files to Favorite or delete files See below list Tap Edit and select a file for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files Tap Clea...

Page 128: ...n sliding your finger Tap the icon with arrows pointing out to enter full screen mode Tap the icon with arrows pointing in to exit full screen mode Tap to adjust the volume Tap to add file to Favorite or delete the file See list below After tapping Edit Tap to leave the editing screen Tap to return to the main menu TaptoaddthefiletoFavoriteanddownloadittoyourlocaldevice Tap to delete the file ...

Page 129: ...songs Tap Shuffle to enable disable shuffle mode Tap Sort to sort files by Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to add file to Favorite or delete the file See list below Tap Edit and select one or more files for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Add Play List to add selected songs to a new playlist Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download...

Page 130: ...t song Tap to stop playback Tap to adjust the volume To create a playlist Tap Edit then select songs to be added to a new playlist Tap Add Playlist The New Playlist window will open Enter a name for the playlist then tap Save The playlist will appear in the browser as an icon To add songs to a playlist Tap your playlist to see its current contents Tap the Edit icon Tap the Add icon ...

Page 131: ... songs to be added to your playlist then tap the Add icon To delete songs from your playlist Tap your playlist to see its current contents Tap the Edit icon in the playlist browser and tap to mark the files to be deleted Tap the Delete icon to remove the file ...

Page 132: ...d to your router In the browser tap the file to open it Tap Sort to sort files by Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to upload files or create a new folder See list below You can select files to be copied opened added tofavoriteor deleted Tap Edit for the following options Tap Home to return to the main menu Tap Upload to upload a file from your device Tap New Folder to create a new...

Page 133: ... and tap the Copy icon Browse to and select the destination folder Tap the Choose icon to copy the file to that destination folder Tap Edit and select a file for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Home to return to the main menu Tap Copy to copy selected files Tap Favorite to add the file to Favorite and download it to your local device Tap Delete to delete the sel...

Page 134: ...ice to the USB storage and tap Open The files will begin uploading During the upload process you may tap the upload queue files to delete them from the queue To upload more files tap the Upload icon at the top right and repeat the steps above To create a new folder Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in Tap the Edit icon at the top right Tap the New Folder icon and enter the na...

Page 135: ...pecial central location In the Favorite browser tap the file to open it Tap Refresh to refresh the list of files Tap Edit to to add file to Favorite or delete the file See list below Tap Edit and select a file for the following options Tap Quit Edit to leave the editing screen Tap Delete to delete the selected file or files Tap Clear Selection to deselect all selected files ...

Page 136: ...ss to connect to the DIR 890L router Refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enableWPS Once you know follow the steps below Step 1 Press the WPS button on the DIR 890L for about one second The Internet LED on the front will start to blink Step 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your wireless client or launch the software ut...

Page 137: ...ng your wirelessadapter Ifyou are joiningan existing network you willneed to knowthe security key Wi Fi password beingused To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on the...

Page 138: ...twork Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function Whenyouhaveestablishedasuccessfulconnectiontoawirelessnetwork the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to ...

Page 139: ... on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 ...

Page 140: ... name SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet checkyourTCP 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 ...

Page 141: ...assword that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router ...

Page 142: ...Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR 890L 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 2 Click Network on the left side ...

Page 143: ... Link DIR 890L User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DIR 890L 4 InputtheWPSPINnumber ontherouterlabel intheSetup Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web UI and click Next ...

Page 144: ...139 D Link DIR 890L User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue ...

Page 145: ... Router is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully Makeanoteofthesecuritykeyasyoumayneedtoprovidethissecurity key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to complete WPS setup ...

Page 146: ... Vista utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button...

Page 147: ...efore configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the Wi Fi name SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 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 ...

Page 148: ...rity key or passphrase Wi Fi password that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router ...

Page 149: ...ights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connecting to a different port on the device If the computer is turned off the link light may not be on Disable any Internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate and Norton Personal Firewall may block access to the configuration pages Check the help fi...

Page 150: ...mofthepage below the heading that says Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients to view the list of connected devices Refer to the MAC address that is printed on the label that is attached to the bottom of the DIR 890L to find the corresponding IP address If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the co...

Page 151: ... manufacturer s user guide so you can put the combo router into Bridge mode which will turn off the device s NAT functions If you are using the DIR 890L in Bridge mode and you need to connect it to a router connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on your router to the WAN port on the DIR 890L Restart the device and configure the settings When you have completed the configuration of the DIR 890...

Page 152: ... wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shopsanduniversities InnovativewaystoutilizeWLANtechnologyarehelpingpeoplework andcommunicatemoreefficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they...

Page 153: ...t transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networksl Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network ...

Page 154: ...s laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wirelesstechnologyasbecomesopopularinrecentyearsthatalmosteveryoneisusingit whetherit sforhome office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Uses Benefits Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Sma...

Page 155: ... a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to pla...

Page 156: ... wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router 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 890L 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...

Page 157: ...lease follow the steps below Click on Start button in the lower left corner of the screen or press the Windows button on your keyboard In the Search field type cmd and press Enter At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Iftheaddressis0 0 0 0 checkyouradapterinstallation security settings and the settings on yo...

Page 158: ...k on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a ...

Page 159: ...n 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that on...

Page 160: ...2V DC 5A Temperature Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage 4 to 149 F 20 to 65 C Humidity 90 maximum non condensing Certifications FCC CE IC Wi Fi Certified Dimensions L 15 23 in 387 0 mm W 9 73 in 247 3 mm H 4 70 in 119 5 mm Weight 2 20 lbs 1 kg 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network condition...

Page 161: ...R 890L 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 For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support ...

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Page 174: ...der this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid 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...

Page 175: ...the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and do...

Page 176: ...pped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming Submitting A Claim Canada The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below Customers need ...

Page 177: ...ing negligence misuse faultyinstallation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the produc...

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Page 179: ... of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Oper...

Page 180: ...ransmitter i The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems ii The maximum antenna gain 2dBi permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz to comply with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate as stated in section A9 2 3 In addition users sh...

Page 181: ...DIR 890L User Manual Appendix G Registration Version 1 0 December 17 2014 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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