D-Link Router DIR-825 User Manual

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
Internet LED 
A  solid  light  indicates  connection  on 
the  Internet  port.  This  LED  blinks 
during data transmission.
Power LED 
A  solid  light  indicates  a 
proper  connection  to  the 
power supply.
Local Network LEDs 
A  solid  light  indicates  a  connection  to  an 
Ethernet-enabled  computer  on  ports  1-4. 
This LED blinks during  data transmission.
WLAN LED 
A solid light indicates that the wireless 
segment  is  ready.  This  LED  blinks 
during wireless data transmission.
WCN LED 
Insert  a  USB  flash  drive  with  WCN 
information. The LED will blink 3 times 
if it successfully transfers the wireless 
settings.      
						

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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the 
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or\
 garage. 
• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. 
 
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using 
the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable 
to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to 
call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). 
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, 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.
• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD 
from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any 
hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you a\
re online. 
						

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within 
the  operating  range  of  your  wireless  network.  Keep  in  mind,  however,  that  the  number,  thickness  and  location  of 
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary 
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key 
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep  the  number  of  walls  and  ceilings  between  the  D-Link  router  and  other  network  devices  to  a 
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position 
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be  aware  of  the  direct  line  between  network  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. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on 
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through 
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water 
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep  your  product  away  (at  least  3-6  feet  or  1-2  meters)  from  electrical  devices  or  appliances  that 
generate RF noise.
5. If  you  are  using  2.4GHz  cordless  phones  or  X-10  (wireless  products  such  as  ceiling  fans,  lights,  and 
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make 
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits 
a signal even if the phone in not in use. 
						

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please \
follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power \
adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. 
Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place 
it into the Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet 
port on your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 sec\
onds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for 
the router to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Refer to page 12 to configure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 
						

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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have 
to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot 
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug  the  power  into  the  router.  Connect one  of your  computers  to  the  router  (LAN  port)  using  an  Ethernet  cable. 
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the 
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings 
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in 
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user 
name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings 
to continue. 
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings 
to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to 
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the 
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original v\
alues as in Step 1.
Connect to Another Router 
						

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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your compute\
r to your network. 
7. Connect  an  Ethernet  cable  in  one  of  the LAN  ports  of  the  router  and  connect  it  to  your  other  router.  Do  not  plug 
anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless 
network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and 
Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. 
						

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Section 2 - Installation
The  DIR-825  includes  a  Quick  Router  Setup  Wizard  CD.  Follow  the  simple  steps  below  to  run  the  Setup  Wizard  to 
guide you quickly through the installation process. 
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive.  The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown 
in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating s\
ystems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\
DIR825.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router.
Getting Started
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by t\
he login password on the provided CD holder.
Click Install Router  
						

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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This  section  will  show  you  how  to  configure  your  new  D-Link  wireless  router  using  the  web-based  configuration 
utility.
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).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the 
address bar (http://dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter 
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please 
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 
						

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Section 3 - Configuration
Setup Wizard
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If  you  want  to  enter  your  settings  without  running  the  wizard,  click 
Manual Configuration and skip to page 18.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue. 
						

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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to 
continue.
Select  the  type  of  Internet  connection  you  use  and  then  click Next  to 
continue.
If  you  selected Dynamic,  you  may  need  to  enter  the  MAC  address  of 
the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are 
currently  using  that  computer,  click Clone  Your  PC’s  MAC  Address 
and then click Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default 
host name is the device name of the router and may be changed.