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D-Link DIR-516 User Manual

Section 3 - Connecting a Wireless Client

3.  The 

Wireless.Network.Connection

 box will appear. Enter the 

WPA-PSK passphrase 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 WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on 

the wireless router.

Содержание DIR-516

Страница 1: ...Version 1 00 May 02 2014 DIR 516 User Manual Wi Fi AC600 Dual Band Mini Router ...

Страница 2: ...any or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2014 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporation This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices As such it does not ...

Страница 3: ...oint Mode 11 Setup 12 LAN Settings 12 Wireless Settings 14 Wi Fi Protected Setup 18 Tools 20 Administrator Settings 20 System 21 Firmware 22 Status 23 Device Info 23 Statistics 24 Wireless 25 Support 26 Router Mode 27 Setup 28 Internet 28 Wireless Settings 32 Network Settings 36 Wi Fi Protected Setup 38 Tools 40 Administrator Settings 40 System 41 Firmware 42 Status 43 Device Info 43 Statistics 44...

Страница 4: ...e of Contents WPS 53 DIR 516 54 Windows Vista 57 WPA WPA2 58 Windows XP 60 WPA WPA2 61 Troubleshooting 63 Wireless Basics 67 What is Wireless 68 Tips 70 Networking Basics 71 Statically Assign an IP address 72 Technical Specifications 73 ...

Страница 5: ... Link DIR 516 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DIR 516 Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing from your package please contact your reseller Product Overview ...

Страница 6: ... Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 Mozilla Firefox v9 0 Google Chrome 16 0 or Safari v4 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version System Requirements ...

Страница 7: ...res to prevent unauthorized access be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet Support forWPA WPA2 standards ensure that you ll be able to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your client devices In addition this router utilizes dual active firewalls SPI and NAT to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Stand...

Страница 8: ...E 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n wireless standards so it can connect with existing 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n PCI USB and CardBus adapters User friendlySetupWizard Throughitseasy to useweb baseduserinterface theDIR 516letsyoucontrolwhat information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether over the Internet or from your company s server Configure your router to your specific settings w...

Страница 9: ...ng to a device through WPS 2 Internet ISP LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port 3 Selector Switch Slide this switch to select between 2 4GHz and 5GHz 4 WPS Button Press this to activate Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect other wireless devices automatically 5 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds restores the router to its original factory default settings 1 ...

Страница 10: ...6 D Link DIR 516 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom 1 Ethernet Port Using an Ethernet cable connect your router or DSL modem to this port 1 ...

Страница 11: ...etwork devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 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 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access ...

Страница 12: ...er Mode you must first connect the DIR 516 to an existing network as IP addresses are not assigned dynamically in Access Point Mode If you do not have an existing network and wish to use the DIR 516 as your primary router you will need to connect to the access point and assign a static IP to your computer This can be done using your computer s operating system Once this is done you will be able to...

Страница 13: ...lessdevices butdoesnotprovideroutingfunctionality It also allows a connected wired device to connect to your other devices wirelessly This can be useful if you already have an existing Internet router that does not have built in wireless capabilities Access Point Mode Access Point Mode Router optional Wireless Devices Internet optional ...

Страница 14: ...In Router Mode the DIR 516 connects to your cable modem DSL modem or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly providing Internet access for an entire home or office Router Router Mode Cable DSL Modem Wireless Devices Internet ...

Страница 15: ...n utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 50 Note You must already have an IP address assigned to your computer See Operation Modes on page 8 for details Enter admin in the User Name field Leave the password blank as the default password If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistan...

Страница 16: ...ngs when you are done LAN Settings Select your Internet connection type from the drop down menu If you are not sure check with your Internet Service Provider ISP Internet Connection Type Setup Dynamic IP DHCP Select Dynamic IP DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network ThehostnameisoptionalbutmayberequiredbysomeISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Host Name ...

Страница 17: ...sk gateway address and DNS address es provided to you by your ISP Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form which are four octets separated by a dot x x x x The router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the subnet mask assigned by your ISP Enter the gateway assigned by your ISP IP Address Subnet ...

Страница 18: ...re using 802 11n clients only select 802 11n only or if you are using 802 11ac and 802 11n clients select Mixed 802 11ac and 802 11n The available options are dependent on the currently selected wireless band Check the box to allow the DIR 516 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 516 The channel can be changed to fit the channel sett...

Страница 19: ...nts and non 802 11ac wireless devices 5 GHz only Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 516 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 516 will not be seen by site survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 516 Select a wireless security encryption option You can also choose to turn off wireless sec...

Страница 20: ...his is an older form of wireless security and should only be used if your wireless clients do not support the newer WPA or WPA2 protocols Select WEP from the drop down menu Select either Open System or Shared Key as the authentication type Select the encryption strength from the drop down menu 64 bit A 64 bit key comprises a string of 10 hexadecimal characters or 5 ASCII characters 128 bit A 128 b...

Страница 21: ...r wireless clients Select WPA Personal from the drop down menu Select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 Select the cipher type used to encrypt the WPA key TKIP and AES is recommended but you can also select AES or TKIP individually Enter a pre shared key password to secure your wireless network Wireless clients will require this password in or...

Страница 22: ... Protected Setup feature Note If this option is unchecked the WPS button on the side of the router will be disabled Displays the current WPS status To remove any current WPS configuration click Reset to Unconfigured Check the box to prevent the PIN settings from being changed Devices can still be added to the network using WPS Displays the current WPS PIN To reset the PIN click Reset PIN to Defaul...

Страница 23: ...ss clients Click Next to continue If you selected Auto you will be presented with the following screen Choose PIN Personal Identification Number or PBC Push Button Configuration If you selected PIN enter the PIN and click Connect If you selected PBC click Connect Press the WPS button on the wireless client within 120 seconds to connect IfyouselectedManual youwillseethefollowingscreen Usethisinform...

Страница 24: ...s Point Mode Administrator Settings Enter a new password for the router Retype the new password Password Verify Password This page allows you to change the router s password This is the password to log into the web configuration page Click Save Settings when you are done Tools ...

Страница 25: ...r clear the language pack Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive Toloadapreviouslysavedsettingsfile clickthe Browsebuttonto locate the file on your hard drive then click the Upload Settings button If you want to restore the factory default settings click Restore Device Be warned that this will wipe all of your configuration data To reboo...

Страница 26: ...dlink com You can download firmware upgrades and language packs to your hard drive from the D Link support site Displays information about your current firmware version Click Check Now to check for a newer version After you have downloaded a firmware image click Browse to locate it on your hard drive Next click Upload to upload the new firmware to the router After you have downloaded a new languag...

Страница 27: ... time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel General Device Info This page displays the current status and basic settings of the router Status LAN Settings Wireless LAN ...

Страница 28: ...Mode Statistics This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router s WAN and LAN ports and wireless bands Click the Refresh button to refresh the router s traffic statistics or Reset to remove all current statistical data ...

Страница 29: ... 516 User Manual Section 2 Setting Up With a Web Browser Access Point Mode Wireless This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables ...

Страница 30: ... 2 Setting Up With a Web Browser Access Point Mode Support This section provides an explanation of each configuration or setting for the DIR 516 Click on the links to be taken to the help text for that particular section of router s setup ...

Страница 31: ...g the web based configuration utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Enter admin in the User Name field By default the password should be left blank If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance Router Mode ...

Страница 32: ...elect this option if your ISP does not give you any IP addresses to use ThehostnameisoptionalbutmayberequiredbysomeISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by your ISP EntertheMaximumTransmissionUnitsize Thedefaultvalue is 1500 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not re...

Страница 33: ...he default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary Seconday DNS Server MTU MAC Address Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided to you by your ISP You will need to enter in the IP address subnet ...

Страница 34: ...IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Enter your PPPoE username Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box Enter the ISP Service Name optional Select either Always on On demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To d...

Страница 35: ...onUnitsize Thedefaultvalue is 1492 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Primary Secondary DNS Server ...

Страница 36: ...using 802 11n clients only select 802 11n only or if you are using 802 11ac and 802 11n clients select Mixed 802 11ac and 802 11n The available options are dependent on the currently selected wireless band Check the box to allow the DIR 516 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 516 The channel can be changed to fit the channel setting...

Страница 37: ... and non 802 11ac wireless devices 5 GHz only Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 516 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 516 will not be seen by site survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 516 Select a wireless security encryption option You can also choose to turn off wireless securi...

Страница 38: ... is an older form of wireless security and should only be used if your wireless clients do not support the newer WPA or WPA2 protocols Select WEP from the drop down menu Select either Open System or Shared Key as the authentication type Select the encryption strength from the drop down menu 64 bit A 64 bit key comprises a string of 10 hexadecimal characters or 5 ASCII characters 128 bit A 128 bit ...

Страница 39: ...ireless clients Select WPA Personal from the drop down menu Select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 Select the cipher type used to encrypt the WPA key TKIP and AES is recommended but you can also select AES or TKIP individually Enter a pre shared key password to secure your wireless network Wireless clients will require this password in order...

Страница 40: ...into the configuration utility Enter the default subnet mask The default is 255 255 255 0 UnchecktheboxtotransfertheDNSserverinformationfrom your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router as a DNS server Enable the DHCP Server option in the pulldown menu to enable the DHCP server on your router Choose None to disable this function Enter the starting and ending IP addresse...

Страница 41: ...ach reservation Enter the computer name Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP address must be within the DHCP IP address range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device or select a computer from the drop down menu and click to automatically populate the field with the computer s MAC address Computer Name IP Address MAC Address ...

Страница 42: ...tected Setup feature Note If this option is unchecked the WPS button on the side of the router will be disabled Displays the current WPS status To remove any current WPS configuration click Reset to Unconfigured Check the box to prevent the PIN settings from being changed Devices can still be added to the network using WPS Displays the current WPS PIN To reset the PIN click Reset PIN to Default To...

Страница 43: ...clients Click Next to continue If you selected Auto you will be presented with the following screen Choose PIN Personal Identification Number or PBC Push Button Configuration If you selected PIN enter the PIN and click Connect If you selected PBC click Connect Press the WPS button on the wireless client within 120 seconds to connect IfyouselectedManual youwillseethefollowingscreen Usethisinformati...

Страница 44: ...uter Mode Tools Administrator Settings Enter a new password for the router Retype the new password Password Verify Password This page allows you to change the router s password This is the password to log into the web configuration page Click Save Settings when you are done ...

Страница 45: ...lear the language pack Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive Toloadapreviouslysavedsettingsfile clickthe Browsebuttonto locate the file on your hard drive then click the Upload Settings button If you want to restore the factory default settings click Restore Device Be warned that this will wipe all of your configuration data To reboot t...

Страница 46: ...nk com You can download firmware upgrades and language packs to your hard drive from the D Link support site Displays information about your current firmware version Click Check Now to check for a newer version After you have downloaded a firmware image click Browse to locate it on your hard drive Next click Upload to upload the new firmware to the router After you have downloaded a new language p...

Страница 47: ...and firmware version Displays the router s DHCP and WAN IP information Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel General WAN LAN Wireless LAN This page displays the current status and basic settings of the router ...

Страница 48: ...e Statistics This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router s WAN and LAN ports and wireless bands Click the Refresh button to refresh the router s traffic statistics or Reset to remove all current statistical data ...

Страница 49: ...DIR 516 User Manual Section 2 Setting Up With a Web Browser Router Mode Wireless This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables ...

Страница 50: ...ion 2 Setting Up With a Web Browser Router Mode Support This section provides an explanation of each configuration or setting for the DIR 516 Click on the links to be taken to the help text for that particular section of router s setup ...

Страница 51: ...up Many wireless devices will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DIR 516 router Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS on it Step 1 PresstheWPSbuttonontheDIR 516forabout1second The WPS button will start to blink Step 3 Allow up to 1 minute for the devices to config...

Страница 52: ...reless 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 which are within connecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on the ne...

Страница 53: ...ter 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 at the point to enable the WPS function When you have established a successful connection a wireless network the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected ...

Страница 54: ...ur 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 ...

Страница 55: ...wouldliketoconnect 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 NetworkingBasicssectioninthismanualformoreinformation 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Страница 56: ...thatisonyourrouter 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 on the wireless router ...

Страница 57: ...reless Client WPS The WPS feature of the DIR 516 can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu 2 Click Network on the left side ...

Страница 58: ...anual Section 3 Connecting a Wireless Client 3 Double click the DIR 516 4 Input the WPS PIN number displayed in the WPS window on therouter sLCDscreenorintheSetup WirelessSetupmenu in the router s Web UI and click Next DIR 516 ...

Страница 59: ...55 D Link DIR 516 User Manual Section 3 Connecting a Wireless Client 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue ...

Страница 60: ...outer is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you thatWPS on the router has been setup successfully Makeanoteofthesecuritykeyasyoumayneedtoprovidethis security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to complete WPS setup ...

Страница 61: ...Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower rightcornernexttothetime SelectConnecttoanetwork 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 ...

Страница 62: ...figuring 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 wireless network 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 ...

Страница 63: ...thesamesecuritykeyorpassphrasethatisonyourrouter 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 on the wireless router ...

Страница 64: ...ion similar to theWindows XP utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless 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 network displayed using the...

Страница 65: ...ur wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 OpentheWindows XPWirelessUtilitybyright clickingonthe wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View AvailableWireless Networks WPA WPA2 ...

Страница 66: ...workConnection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase 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 TheWPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Страница 67: ... 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 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not g...

Страница 68: ... 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 your router Unfortuna...

Страница 69: ...ing 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 7 and 8 users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you ll need to ...

Страница 70: ...h 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 0 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 Configure ...

Страница 71: ...eless 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 to 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...

Страница 72: ...ta 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 networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device calle...

Страница 73: ...DAs headphones 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 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 Smal...

Страница 74: ...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 the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two ...

Страница 75: ...r IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 8 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 fi...

Страница 76: ... 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 n...

Страница 77: ...Modes Router Mode Access Point Mode Wireless Frequency Range1 2 4 GHz to 2 4835 GHz 5 15 to 5 25 GHz 5 725 to 5 85 GHz Antennas Internal Antenna Security Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 WPS PBC Diagnostic LEDs Power Internet Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Power 5 V DC Certifications CE Wi Fi Certified FCC Dimensions 63 x 44 x 23 mm 2 48 x 1 73...

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