D-Link Router DIR-825 User Manual

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Section 4 - Security
From  the Setup  > Wireless  Settings  screen,  click Add 
Wireless Device with WPS.
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard
PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this 
method  you  must  know  the  wireless  client’s  8  digit  PIN  and 
click Connect.
PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to 
add a wireless client. Click Connect.
Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup). Once you select...

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Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to 
the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser 
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).  Click on 
Setup and then click Wireless Settings...

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It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to 
the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser 
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).  Click 
on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to...

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8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with 
your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
10.  If  the MAC  Address  Authentication  box  is  selected  then  the 
user will need to connect from the same computer whenever 
logging into the wireless network.
11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS 
Server.
12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. 

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, 
please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities 
will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click  on  the  wireless  computer  icon  in...

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure Wireless Security
It is recommended to 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.
2. Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility...

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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase 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 on the wireless 
router. 

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Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista® 
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting 
this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to configure the router or third party software.        
When you first set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, 
the  router  must  be  both  enabled...

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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for 
Service Pack 2 users.  If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual 
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option 
similar to the Windows® XP...

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable WPA 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 WPA key b\
eing used.
2. Highlight  the  wireless  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...