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1. How   do   I   set   up   and   install   my   router?   

A. Using   a   USB   4G   LTE/3G   adapter   (op:onal).      

If   you   wish   to   use   a   4G   LTE   or   3G   USB   modem   as   the   primary   method   to   access   the   Internet,   

plug   your   3G   USB   modem   into   the   USB   port   on   the   top   of   the   DIR-­‐514.   Skip   to   part   B,   step   3.      

   

B. Using   a   cable   or   DSL   modem   

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How   do   I   set   up   and   install   my   router?   

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How   do   I   change   the   Administrator   password   on   my   router?   

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I   have   forgoMen   my   wireless   password,   how   do   I   recover   it?   

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How   do   I   change   the   IP   Address   of   my   router?   

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How   do   I   change   the   802.11   mode   on   my   router?   

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How   do   I   change   the   channel   on   my   router?   

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How   do   I   change   the   SSID/network   name   of   my   router?   

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How   do   I   enable   WEP   encrypUon   so   my   older   devices   can   connect?   

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How   do   I   change   the   Wi-­‐Fi   Password   on   my   router?      

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How   do   I   reset   my   router   to   factory   default   seXngs?   

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How   do   I   set   up   Website   Filtering   on   my   router?   

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How   do   I   upgrade   the   firmware   on   my   router?      

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How   do   I   back   up   the   router’s   configuraUon   to   my   computer?   

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How   do   I   configure   QoS   (Quality   of   Service)   seXngs   on   my   router?   

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How   many   simultaneous   users   can   my   Wi-­‐Fi   network   handle?      

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How   do   I   connect   my   Wi-­‐Fi   enabled   computer   to   my   wireless   router?   

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How   do   I   connect   my   iPad   to   my   wireless   router?   

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How   do   I   connect   my   iPhone   to   my   wireless   router?   

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Summary of Contents for DIR-514

Page 1: ...router 14 6 How do I change the channel on my router 16 7 How do I change the SSID network name of my router 18 8 How do I enable WEP encrypUon so my older devices can connect 20 9 How do I change the...

Page 2: ...a power outlet then verify that the power LED is lit blue Step 3 Plug one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into the port labeled LAN on the back of the router and the other end into the Ethernet por...

Page 3: ...nnect Setup Step 7 Select the Internet ConnecUon type speci ed by your Internet Service Provider ISP The corresponding seXngs will be displayed below Please see the following secUons for details on ho...

Page 4: ...s The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router If you wish to specify a MAC address for this device enter the address in this eld or use...

Page 5: ...instructed to do so by your ISP set the MTU If not the default value is 1500 MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router I...

Page 6: ...efault MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router If you wish to specify a MAC address for this device enter the address in this eld or use the Cl...

Page 7: ...to the router Select Manual to require the connecUon to be manually established Maximum Idle Time Enter a period of Ume in seconds ager which the connecUon will be disconnected due to inacUvity Keep...

Page 8: ...ermined schedule from the drop down menu or by clicking Add New Schedule When wireless in enabled the following parameters take e ect Wireless Network Name Also known as the SSID this is the name of y...

Page 9: ...ea may experience interference from other electronic devices The router will choose the opUmal channel to help maximize the performance and coverage of your wireless network Wireless Channel If the Au...

Page 10: ...2 How do I change the Administrator password on my router Step 1 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter Step 2 The default userna...

Page 11: ...urrent con guraUon 3 I have forgotten my wireless password how do I recover it Step 1 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter Step...

Page 12: ...Wireless Connec on Setup Step 5 Scroll down the page to the Wireless Security Mode secUon In this secUon your current wireless password will be displayed in the Network Key eld If you wish to change...

Page 13: ...t browser such as Internet Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter Step 2 The default username is Admin Enter the password for your Admin account If you have not changed th...

Page 14: ...n your browser address bar in order to access the router s web based con guraUon interface Step 5 Click on Save SeNngs to save the current con guraUon 5 How do I change the 802 11 mode on my router Ex...

Page 15: ...n account If you have not changed the password from its default the password eld should be leg blank Click Login Step 3 Click the Setup Tab at the top of the page and click Wireless SeXngs from the me...

Page 16: ...rmance may be a ected by interference from other nearby routers You can change the wireless channel to one which has less interference Step 1 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and ent...

Page 17: ...click Wireless SeXngs from the menu on the leg hand side Step 3 Click Manual Wireless Connec on Setup Step 4 Uncheck the Enable Auto Channel Scan box Step 5 Select a channel from the Wireless Channel...

Page 18: ...sed by your wireless network 7 How do I change the SSID network name of my router Step 1 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter S...

Page 19: ...3 Click the Setup tab at the top of the page and click Wireless SeXngs from the menu on the leg hand side Step 4 Click Manual Wireless Connec on Setup Step 5 Next to Wireless Network Name type in a ne...

Page 20: ...t Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter Step 2 The default username is Admin Enter the password for your Admin account If you have not changed the password from its defau...

Page 21: ...eless Connec on Setup Step 4 Under the Wireless Security Mode secUon select WEP from the Security Mode drop down menu In the secUon below select the desired WEP Encryp on type and Authen ca on type fr...

Page 22: ...the ASCII values of the characters For text strings enter a maximum of 5 characters for 64 bit keys or 13 characters for 128 bit keys Click Save SeNngs to save your con guraUon 9 How do I change the W...

Page 23: ...eless SeXngs from the menu on the leg hand side Step 3 Click Manual Wireless Connec on Setup Step 4 Scroll down the page to the Wireless Security Mode secUon In this secUon you can specify the wireles...

Page 24: ...perclip to press the reset buMon which is located inside a small hole on the base of the unit Step 2 Using the paperclip press and hold the reset buMon for more than ten seconds The power light on the...

Page 25: ...into the address bar Press Enter Step 2 The default username is Admin Enter the password for your Admin account If you have not changed the password from its default the password eld should be leg bl...

Page 26: ...computer and the DIR 514 Do not turn off the router while the upgrade process is being carried out as this may damage the unit Step 1 Download the latest rmware for your DIR Series router from hMp www...

Page 27: ...n the Browse buMon and locate the bin le you downloaded in Step 1 Highlight the le by clicking on it once and then click Open Step 5 Click on Upgrade to upgrade rmware It may take up to 30 seconds for...

Page 28: ...192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press Enter Step 2 The default username is Admin Enter the password for your Admin account If you have not changed the password from its default the password eld shou...

Page 29: ...browser the le may be automaUcally saved to your Downloads folder or a Save File or similar dialog box will appear asking you where you wish to save the le To load a previously saved con guraUon le cl...

Page 30: ...can damage the unit 14 How do I conRigure QoS Quality of Service settings on my router Step 1 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and enter hMp 192 168 0 1 into the address bar Press E...

Page 31: ...e QoS Packet Filter box is checked Enter your upstream bandwidth in Kbps in the eld provided This will depend on your Internet service plan with your ISP Bandwidth is usually stated in a pair indicaUn...

Page 32: ...mple Set a device IP address 192 168 1 100 on the local LAN to access web services port 80 with normal priority Enter the IP address of the device you wish to apply the QoS engine to in the Local IP c...

Page 33: ...at are simultaneously connected to your device the slower the transfer speed will be for each device D Link recommends 15 simultaneously connected users as the maximum number 16 How do I connect my Wi...

Page 34: ...Step 3 If you have a Wi Fi password con gured on your router enter the password and click OK Step 4 Select the Network Type...

Page 35: ...Step 5 Your computer is now connected The computer should now automaUcally connect to this network when it is within range...

Page 36: ...17 How do I connect my iPad to my wireless router Step 1 Tap the SeXngs icon on your iPad Step 2 Open the Wi Fi menu If Wi Fi is o turn it on...

Page 37: ...Step 3 Select the wireless network you want to connect to by tapping the network name...

Page 38: ...Step 3 If you have a Wi Fi password con gured on your router enter the password and tap Join...

Page 39: ...Step 5 You are now connected to the wireless network...

Page 40: ...Ensure that the iPad has received an IP address from the router Tap the blue arrow next to the network name to bring up the network seXngs An IP address will be displayed to indicate a successful con...

Page 41: ...18 How do I connect my iPhone to my wireless router...

Page 42: ...Step 1 Tap the SeXngs icon on the home screen of your iPhone Step 2 Tap to open the Wi Fi seXngs...

Page 43: ...Step 3 Select the wireless network you want to connect by tapping the network name from the list...

Page 44: ...Step 4 If you have a Wi Fi password con gured on your router enter the password and tap Join...

Page 45: ...Step 5 The iPhone is now connected to your wireless network...

Page 46: ...Step 6 Tap the arrow buMon to go to the connecUon seXngs page and con rm that the iPhone has received an IP address...

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Page 48: ...r iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsog CorporaUon in the United States and or other...

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