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D-Link DSL-2885A User Manual

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Windows® 7

It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) 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

Summary of Contents for DSL-2885A

Page 1: ...Version 1 00 User Manual DSL 2885A Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2 VDSL2 Modem Router ...

Page 2: ...ntries App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc Chrome browser Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc Internet Explorer Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Copyright 2015 by D Link Corporation Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporati...

Page 3: ...s 10 Manual Setup 11 Getting Started 14 Setup Wizard 15 23 Home 24 Internet 24 DSL 2885A 25 Connected Clients 26 USB Device 28 Settings 29 Wizard 29 Internet 29 IPv4 31 DSL 40 ATM 41 PTM 42 IPv6 43 Wireless 57 Guest Zone 59 Network 60 SharePort 62 Create User 63 Features 65 QoS Engine 65 Firewall Settings 66 IPv4 IPv6 Rules 68 Port Forwarding 69 Virtual Server 70 Website Filter 71 Static Routes 72...

Page 4: ...r 84 WPS Button 84 Windows 8 85 WPA WPA2 85 Windows 7 87 WPA WPA2 87 WPS 90 Windows Vista 94 WPA WPA2 95 Windows XP 97 WPA WPA2 98 Troubleshooting 100 Wireless Basics 104 What is Wireless 105 Tips 107 Wireless Modes 108 Networking Basics 109 Check your IP address 109 Statically Assign an IP address 110 Wireless Security 111 What is WPA 111 Technical Specifications 112 ...

Page 5: ... different voltage rating than the one included with the DSL 2885A will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2 VDSL2 Modem Router DSL 2885A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable DSL Microfilter Splitter Phone Cable ...

Page 6: ... LTE connection using a USB modem 802 11ac n g b or a wireless or Ethernet port Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 10 or higher EDGE Browser v20 and above Firefox 11 or higher Safari 5 or higher Chrome 17 or higher Windows Users Make sure you ...

Page 7: ...lity of Service QoS data streams are separated which helps organize and prioritize your network traffic so your video streaming gaming and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 2 0 porst found on the back and side of your DSL 2885A as well as an additional USB 2 0 port Plug in a USB storage drive and you can access...

Page 8: ... Easily applied content filtering based on MAC address URL and or domain name Scheduling The Firewall wireless and port forwarding features can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of a set number of hours Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DSL 2885A can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DSL 2885A c...

Page 9: ...uters switches storage NAS devices and game consoles 3 Gigabit WAN Port Connect broadband Ethernet WAN devices 4 USB 2 0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network 5 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings 6 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapte...

Page 10: ...USB flash drive to share content or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network 2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client 3 Wi Fi Button Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable or disable Wi Fi Side Panel 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...tes a WAN Port activity 3 LAN Ports 1 4 Solid Blue A solid blue light indicates a LAN Port connection Blinking Blue A blinking blue light indicates a LAN Port activity 4 Wireless 2 4 5G Solid Green A solid green light indicates that the 2 4 5 GHz wireless band is enabled 5 WPS Blinking Green A blinking green light indicates the WPS process is active 6 USB 1 2 Solid Green A solid green light indica...

Page 12: ...information is likely to include your DSL account s Username and Password Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN configuration settings which are necessary to establish a connection This information may include the connection type DHCP IP Static IP PPPoE or PPPoA and or ATM PVC details If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment it may be a good idea to take the t...

Page 13: ... 1 5 feet thick 0 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 positi...

Page 14: ...onnect the supplied micro filter to the telephone outlet If you are using a telephone handset on the same outlet connect it to the PHONE port on the micro filter Connect the phone cable from the DSL port on the microfilter to the DSL port of the modem router 2 Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord ...

Page 15: ...low one minute for the router to boot up After the modem router has powered up verify that the Power and DSL LEDs are both lit 3 DSL 2885A Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into your modem router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector Caution Use only the included power adapter with this product ...

Page 16: ...rt of the DSL 2885A to the Ethernet port on your computer If you wish to use a wireless connection the default Wi Fi Networks are dlink 2885A z and dlink 2885A5G z Select either one from your computer s wireless utility and connect Enter the default Wi Fi password printed on the product label on the bottom of the DSL 2885A Computer Ethernet Cable ...

Page 17: ...uter to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients D LinkSetupWizard This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time Refer to page SetupWizard on page 15 Manual Setup Log into the router and manually configure your router Refer to Configuration on page 22 Getting Started ...

Page 18: ...Displays the vendor of the device Displays the MAC address of the device Enter a specific IP address for this client Enable to reserve this IP address for this client Allow or Block access to the router Click Save when you are done Name Vendor MAC Address IP Address Reserve IP Parental Control ...

Page 19: ...ential Gateway sselect the Ethernet port that will connect to the WAN Use this setting if you do not intend to use the built in DSL modem Enable or disable tagged VLAN Enter the VLAN ID Enter the VLAN Priority from the default 0 lowest to 7 highest Choose your Internet connection type from the drop down menu You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type WAN Access Typ...

Page 20: ...aximumTransmission Unit you may 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 Server MTU MAC Address Clone D...

Page 21: ...ISP MaximumTransmission Unit you may 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 Server Secondary DNS Server MTU ...

Page 22: ...y 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 MaximumTransmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP Click Save when you are done Username Password Reconnect Mode Address Mode IP Address Service Name Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU S...

Page 23: ...s selectDynamicIP Enter the IP address provided by your ISP 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 Click Save when you are done Username Password Reconnect Mode Address Mode IP Address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Choose PPPoA if your Internet connection requires you to enter a PPPoA user...

Page 24: ...net mask gateway andDNSserveraddresses Inmostcases selectDynamicIP Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Address Mode PPTP ...

Page 25: ...Section 4 Configuration Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP MaximumTransmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP Click Save when you are done Secondary DNS Server MTU ...

Page 26: ...ress subnet mask gateway andDNSserveraddresses Inmostcases selectDynamicIP Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP Static IP only Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Address Mo...

Page 27: ...Section 4 Configuration Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP MaximumTransmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP Click Save when you are done Secondary DNS Server MTU ...

Page 28: ... or disable each DSL modulation option Usually it is best to leave these at their defaults unless otherwise instructed by your ISP Click Save when you are done DSL Modulation On this page you can configure your DSL settings If you are unsure you can obtain these settings from your ISP ...

Page 29: ...ect the latency from the drop down menu Select the method of encapsulation provided by your ISP You can select LLC or VCMUX Select the Quality of Service type from the drop down menu Click Save when you are done Interface VPI VCI Latency Encapsulation ATM QoS On this page you can configure your Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM settings If you are unsure you can obtain these settings from your ISP ...

Page 30: ...ation PTM On this page you can configure your Packet Transfer Mode ATM settings If you are unsure you can obtain these settings from your ISP Select the PTM interface from the drop down menu Select the latency from the drop down menu Interface Latency ...

Page 31: ...ings to expand the list and see all of the options My Internet Connection Is For Auto Detection refer to Auto Detection on page 43 For Static IPv6 refer to Static IPv6 on page 44 For Auto Configuration SLAAC DHCPv6 refer to Auto Configuration SLAAC DHCPv6 on page 46 For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 48 For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel on page 50 For 6 to 4 refer to 6 to 4 on pag...

Page 32: ...tes Click Save when you are done Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Auto Detection mode not Auto Configuration mode automatically detects IPv6 the connection method used by your Internet Service Provider ISP If your ISP provides an IPv6 service and Auto Detection failed to detect it the user must manually se...

Page 33: ...ion 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 link local address Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Use Link Local Address IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable ...

Page 34: ...User Manual Section 4 Configuration Select Stateful DHCPv6 SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 35: ... PD enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN link local address Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Enable or disable automatic DHCP PD services 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 This is a co...

Page 36: ...User Manual Section 4 Configuration Select Stateful DHCPv6 SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 37: ...by your ISP Static IP only MaximumTransmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP Select either ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically orUsethe following DNS address If you selected Use the following DNS address above enter the primary DNS server address If you selected Use the following DNS address above enter the secondary DNS server address Enable or disable ...

Page 38: ...d to the LAN interface Note Thisfeaturerequiresasmallersubnetprefixthan 64 i e allowing for a larger address allocation such as 63 Contact your ISP for more information Select Stateful DHCPv6 SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Autom...

Page 39: ...bove enter the primary DNS server address If you selected Use the following DNS address 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 Remote IPv4 Address Remote IPv6 Address Local IPv4 Address Local IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server En...

Page 40: ...signment feature Enable or disable automatic DHCP PD services Select Stateful DHCPv6 SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in minutes Click Save when you are done LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable Automatic DHCP PD in LAN Auto Configuration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 41: ...tion to enter the settings yourself Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP manual configuration only Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP manual configuration only Enter 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 Enable Hub and Spoke Mode 6...

Page 42: ... the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless 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 43: ...ically configure the ULA prefix for the default setting If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix enter it here This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA Click Save when you are done Enable ULA Use Default ULA Prefix ULA Prefix Current IPv6 ULA Settings Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet ...

Page 44: ...d Select the desired wireless transmission power NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT The default setting is Visible Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEEDTEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT NEED TEXT Status Wi Fi Name SSID Pass...

Page 45: ...create your own schedules in the Schedules section Refer to page 76 for more information Schedule 5 GHz Wi Fi Protected Setup Click Save when you are done Channel Width Trigger PBC Select Auto 20 40 if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients Press this button to initiate a Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS pairing ...

Page 46: ...s from accessing other local network devices Click Save when you are done Status Wi Fi Name SSID Password Internet Access Only In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page click Wireless then click the Guest Zone link Click Advanced Settings to expand the list and see all of the options The following options apply to both the 2 4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless frequency bands The guest zone ...

Page 47: ... transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If enabled your computers will use the router for a DNS server 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 confli...

Page 48: ...s Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN WLAN clients 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 the router from the Internet Click Save when you are done ...

Page 49: ...router s admin password to specify whether the router s password will be required for access Enable remote access to files stored on a USB device plugged into the router through a web browser This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links to connect to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network To allow file access via FTP ensure that the Status is Enabled EnableRemo...

Page 50: ...o the list of user accounts To save the new list click Save To return to the SharePort page click SharePort User Name Password Permission Folder TheCreateUserpageallowsyoutomanageyourSharePortuseraccounts Thecurrent listofuseraccountswillbedisplayed alongwiththeircurrentpermissionsandaccess path If they do not have an account set up users will be restricted to guest access only having access to th...

Page 51: ...ough the session conforms to the protocol Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of spoofing attacks Enable or disable IPv6 simple security Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol Enable DMZ DMZ IP Address Enable SPI IPv4 Enable Anti Spoof Checking IPv6 Simple Security IPv6 In...

Page 52: ...se check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP to receive streaming media from the Internet Allows devices and applications using VoIP Voice over IP to communicate across NAT SomeVoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them ...

Page 53: ...nformation Click Apply when you are done The IPv4 IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network To configure the IPv4 rules from the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules To configure IPv6 rules from the Firewall Settings page click IPv6 Rules To return to the main Firewall Settings page click Security Check To begin ...

Page 54: ...hat the rule will be enabled on The schedule may be set to Always Enable or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section Refer to 76 for more information Click Apply when you are done Name Local IP TCP Port UDP Port Schedule Port forwarding allows you to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network This might be necessary for certain applications to co...

Page 55: ...can create your own schedules in the Schedules section Refer to page 76 for more information Click Apply when you are done The virtual server allows you to specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port To configure the virtual server from the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server To return to the main Port Forwarding page click P...

Page 56: ...ock select DENY computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop down menu All other sites will be accessible If you want to specify a list of sites to allow select ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop down menu All other sites will be blocked You may specify a maximum of fifteen web sites To add a new site to the list click Create New Rule Next underWebsite URL Domain enter ...

Page 57: ... you are done The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes to control how data traffic is moved around your network In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page click Static Routes To configure IPv6 rules click IPv6 and refer to page 72 for more information To return to the main IPv4 static routes page click IPv4 If you wish to remove a rule click on its trash can icon in...

Page 58: ... out of the router when this route is used Click Apply when you are done Name DestNetwork PrefixLen Metric Interface IPv6 To configure IPv6 rules on the Static Routes page click IPv6 To return to the main IPv4 static routes page click IPv4 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...

Page 59: ... DNS 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 username Enter your dynamic DNS password Enter a timeout time in hours Click Save when you are done Enable Dynamic DN...

Page 60: ...u Click Apply when you are done Host 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 Rules button Click Save when you are done If you edit or create a rule the fol...

Page 61: ... from the drop down menu Displays the current date and time of the router Enable or disable daylight saving time Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to synchronize the time and date with your router If you enable this option selectanNTPserverfromthedrop downmenu Toconfigure the router stime and date manually disable this option and use the drop down menus that appear to input ...

Page 62: ... 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 If you edit or create a rule the following screen will appear First enter the name of your schedule in the Name field Each box represents one hour with the 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...

Page 63: ...this option will set the router to send the log by email when the log is fully This option can be enabled to send an email according to a pre configured schedule See below If you enable On Schedule is enabled use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on The schedule may be set to Always Enable or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section Refe...

Page 64: ...our router s network settings Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely This means to connect to the router you must enter https dlinkrouter local instead of http dlinkrouter local RemotemanagementallowstheDSL 2885Atobeconfiguredfromthe Internetbyawebbrowser Apasswordisstillrequiredtoaccesstheweb management interface The port number used to access the DSL 2885A is used in the URL Exa...

Page 65: ... Management to allow administrators to configure the network from within and or Enable Remote Management to allow administrators to configure the network from outside If you enabled remote management enter the remote port number that the router will use for that protocol Click Save when you are done SSH Telnet TFTP To load save or reset settings or reboot the router click Save ...

Page 66: ...he top of the page click Upgrade The current firmware s version and date will be displayed Clickthisbuttontoprompttheroutertoautomaticallycheckforanew firmwareversion Ifanewerversionisfound itwillpromptyoutoinstall it If you wish to upgrade manually first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to Next click the Upgrade Firmware button and browse to the file to install the new firmware You ...

Page 67: ...n the WAN LAN and wireless segments In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page click Statistics You can view the Internet LAN Wi Fi 2 4 GHz or Wi Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top The graph will update in real time To clear the information on the graph click Clear The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 68: ...ers Blu ray DVD players wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DSL 2885A router Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS Once you know follow the steps below Step 1 Press the WPS button on the DSL 2885A for about 1 second The Internet L...

Page 69: ...your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used 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 ...

Page 70: ... 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 When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to ...

Page 71: ... 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 72: ...SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button 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 ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...ireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DSL 2885A 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 75: ...2885A User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DSL 2885A 4 Input the WPS PIN number on the router label in the Setup Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web UI and click Next DSL 2885A ...

Page 76: ...101 D Link DSL 2885A 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 77: ...r 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 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to complete WPS setup ...

Page 78: ...utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray 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 butt...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...urity 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 81: ...lar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View AvailableWireless Networks 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 Wi Fi network displayed us...

Page 82: ...our wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the Wi Fi network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 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 AvailableWireless Networks WPA WPA2 ...

Page 83: ...Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK Wi Fi password and click Connect 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 Wi Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 84: ...the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Mozilla Firefox 3 5 or higher Google Chrome 8 or higher Apple Safari 4 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a so...

Page 85: ...er in the address bar This should open the login page for your web management 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 configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset ...

Page 86: ...wering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 XP Vista and 7 users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you ll need to...

Page 87: ...ith 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 1 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configur...

Page 88: ...Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work and communicate more efficiently 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 applicatio...

Page 89: ...at 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 90: ...s 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 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 t...

Page 91: ...ask 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 place t...

Page 92: ...less 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 DSL 2885A 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 ...

Page 93: ...your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some f...

Page 94: ... click 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 ...

Page 95: ...on 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 o...

Page 96: ...t 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 12 V DC 2 A Operating Temperature 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 95 maximum non condensing Certifications CE FCC LVD RCM Dimensions 230 mm 9 05 inches 155 mm 6 10 inches 37 mm 1 45 inches Weight 523 grams 1 15 pounds Note Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g 802 11n and 802 11ac s...

Page 97: ...ation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Non modifications Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Caution Th...

Page 98: ... be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Coporation Inc 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return...

Page 99: ... you experience trouble with this equipment disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning 5 Please follow instructions for repairing if any e g battery replacement section otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified 6 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contac...

Page 100: ... and EFTA countries except in France where restrictive use applies This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France This equipment may be operated in AL AD BE BG DK DE FI F...

Page 101: ...uadeloupe Martinique St Pierre et Miquelon Mayotte 2454 2483 5 MHz 100 mW indoor 10 mW outdoor Reunion et Guyane 2400 2483 5 MHz 100 mW Rest of EU community 2420 2483 5 MHz 100 mW R TTE 1999 5 EC WLAN 2 4 2 4835 GHz IEEE 802 11b g n Spectrum Regulation MHz Europa ETSI max EIRP Innenbereich max EIRP Außenbereich Europa 2400 2483 5 MHz 100 mW 100 mW Frankreich 2400 2454 MHz 100 mW 100 mW 2454 2483 5...

Page 102: ...725 5 875 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 149 153 157 161 165 169 Austria 5 15 5 35 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 France 5 15 5 35 5 47 5 725 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Denmark Germany Iceland Finland Netherlands Norway Poland Sweden Slovenia Luxembourg U K Ireland Slovak Switzerland Hungary Italy 5 15 5 35 GHz 5 725 5 875 GHz Channels 36 40 44...

Page 103: ...les de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ D Link ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ DSL 2885A ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente D Link déclare que l appareil DSL 2885A est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente D...

Page 104: ...da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian D Link izjavlja da je ta DSL 2885A v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak D Link týmto vyhlasuje že DSL 2885A spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish D Link vakuuttaa täten että DSL 2885A tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten va...

Page 105: ...ieses Symbol auf dem Produkt oder der Verpackung weist darauf hin dass dieses Produkt gemäß bestehender örtlicher Gesetze undVorschriftennichtüberdennormalenHausmüllentsorgtwerdensollte sonderneinerWiederverwertungzuzuführenist Bringen Sie es bitte zu einer von Ihrer Kommunalbehörde entsprechend amtlich ausgewiesenen Sammelstelle sobald das Produkt das Ende seiner Nutzungsdauer erreicht hat Für di...

Page 106: ...ur en savoir plus sur les produits et emballages respectueux de l environnement veuillez consulter le www dlinkgreen com ESPAÑOL ES Este símbolo en el producto o el embalaje significa que de acuerdo con la legislación y la normativa local este producto no se debe desechar en la basura doméstica sino que se debe reciclar Llévelo a un punto de recogida designado por las autoridades locales una vez q...

Page 107: ...are energia e a ridurre le emissioni di anidride carbonica Per ulteriori informazioni sui prodotti e sugli imballaggi D Link a ridotto impatto ambientale visitate il sito all indirizzo www dlinkgreen com NEDERLANDS NL Ditsymboolophetproductofdeverpakkingbetekentdatditproductvolgensdeplaatselijkewetgevingnietmagwordenweggegooid met het huishoudelijk afval maar voor recyclage moeten worden ingelever...

Page 108: ...zypadku samych produktów jak i opakowań Firma D Link zaleca aby Państwo zawsze prawidłowo wyłączali z użytku swoje produkty D Link gdy nie są one wykorzystywane Postępując w ten sposób pozwalają Państwo oszczędzać energię i zmniejszać emisje CO2 Aby dowiedzieć się więcej na temat produktów i opakowań mających wpływ na środowisko prosimy zapoznać się ze stroną Internetową www dlinkgreen com ČESKY C...

Page 109: ...takarításában és a széndioxid kibocsátásának csökkentésében Környezetbarát termékeinkről és csomagolásainkról további információkat a www dlinkgreen com weboldalon tudhat meg NORSK NO Dette symbolet på produktet eller forpakningen betyr at dette produktet ifølge lokale lover og forskrifter ikke skal kastes sammen med husholdningsavfall men leveres inn til gjenvinning Vennligst ta det til et innsam...

Page 110: ...2 udledningerne Du kan finde flere oplysninger om vores miljømæssigt ansvarlige produkter og emballage på www dlinkgreen com SUOMI FI Tämä symboli tuotteen pakkauksessa tarkoittaa että paikallisten lakien ja säännösten mukaisesti tätä tuotetta ei pidä hävittää yleisen kotitalousjätteen seassa vaan se tulee toimittaa kierrätettäväksi Kun tuote on elinkaarensa päässä toimita se lähimpään viranomaist...

Page 111: ...oxid För mer information om våra miljöansvariga produkter och förpackningar www dlinkgreen com PORTUGUÊS PT Este símbolo no produto ou embalagem significa que de acordo com as leis e regulamentações locais este produto não deverá ser eliminado juntamente com o lixo doméstico mas enviado para a reciclagem Transporte o para um ponto de recolha designado pelas suas autoridades locais quando este tive...

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