D-Link Router DIR-857 User Manual

							Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router
User Manual 
						

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Table of Contents
Preface  ........................................................................\
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Manual Revisions  ........................................................................\
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Trademarks  ........................................................................\
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Product Overview  ........................................................................\
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Package Contents  ........................................................................\
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System Requirements  ........................................................................\
............ 2
Introduction  ........................................................................\
.............................. 3
Features  ..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Overview  ........................................................................\
................ 6
Connections  ............................................................................................. 6
Hardware Overview  ........................................................................\
................ 7
Front View  ................................................................................................. 7
LEDs  ............................................................................................................ 8
Installation  ........................................................................\
................. 9
Before you Begin  ........................................................................\
..................... 9
Wireless Installation Considerations  ......................................................10
Getting Started  ........................................................................\
...................... 11
Configuration  ........................................................................\
........... 12
Quick Setup Wizard  ........................................................................\
.............. 12
Web-based Configuration Utility  .............................................................15
Setup Wizard  .......................................................................................... 16
Internet Connection  ...................................................................... 16
Wireless Settings  ........................................................................\
..... 16
Manual Configuration  ........................................................................ 20Dynamic (Cable) 
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...... 20
Internet Setup  ....................................................................................... 21
PPPoE (DSL)  ........................................................................\
.............. 21
PPTP  ........................................................................\
............................ 22
L2TP  ........................................................................\
............................. 23
Static (assigned by ISP)  ................................................................. 24
DS-Lite  ........................................................................\
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Wireless Settings  .................................................................................. 26
802.11n/g (2.4GHz)  ........................................................................\
 27
802.11n/g (5GHz) ........................................................................\
.... 28
Network Settings .................................................................................. 29
DHCP Server Settings .................................................................... 30
DHCP Reservation  ........................................................................\
.. 31
Media Server  .......................................................................................... 32
IPv6 Internet Connection  .................................................................. 33
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard  .......................................34
IPv6 Manual Setup  ............................................................................... 39
Auto Detection  ........................................................................\
........ 39
Static IPv6  ........................................................................\
.................. 40
Autoconfiguration ........................................................................\
.. 41
PPPoE  ........................................................................\
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling ................................................................... 44
6 to 4 Tunneling  ........................................................................\
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6rd  ........................................................................\
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Link-Local Connectivity  ................................................................ 47
Parental Controls  .................................................................................. 48
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Virtual Server  ......................................................................................... 49
Port Forwarding  .................................................................................... 51
Application Rules  ................................................................................. 52
QoS Engine  ............................................................................................. 53
Network Filters  ...................................................................................... 55
Access Control  ....................................................................................... 56
Access Control Wizard ................................................................... 56
Website Filters  ....................................................................................... 59
Inbound Filters  ...................................................................................... 60
Firewall Settings  ................................................................................... 61
Application Level Gateway Configuration  ..................................62
Routing  .................................................................................................... 63
Advanced Wireless Settings  ............................................................. 64
WISH Settings  ........................................................................................ 65
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  ............................................................ 66
Advanced Network Settings  ............................................................ 67
UPnP  ........................................................................\
............................ 67
Internet Ping Block ........................................................................\
. 67
Internet Port Speed  ....................................................................... 67
Multicast Streams  ........................................................................\
... 67
Guest Zone  ............................................................................................. 68
IPv6 Firewall  ........................................................................................... 69
IPv6 Routing  ........................................................................................... 70
Administrator Settings  ....................................................................... 71
Time Settings  ......................................................................................... 72
SysLog  ...................................................................................................... 73
Email Settings  ........................................................................................ 74
System Settings  .................................................................................... 75
Update Firmware  .................................................................................. 76DDNS 
........................................................................................................ 77
System Check  ........................................................................................ 78
Schedules  ................................................................................................ 79
Device Information  .............................................................................. 80
Log  ............................................................................................................. 81
Stats  .......................................................................................................... 82
Active Sessions  ...................................................................................... 82
Wireless  .................................................................................................... 83
IPv6  ............................................................................................................ 84
Support  .................................................................................................... 85
Wireless Security  ........................................................................\
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What is WPA?  ........................................................................\
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Wi-PnP Wireless Setup  ........................................................................\
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Wireless Security Setup Wizard  ................................................................ 89
Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)  ................................................................. 91
Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)  ......................................................92
Using Windows
® 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration  ..................94
DIR-857  ........................................................................\
....................... 95
Connect to a Wireless Network  ....................................................... 97
Using Windows® 7  ........................................................................\
................. 97
Using Windows Vista®  ........................................................................\
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Configure Wireless Security  ........................................................... 101
Using Windows® XP  ........................................................................\
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Configure WPA-PSK  .......................................................................... 104
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
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Wireless Basics  ........................................................................\
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Tips ........................................................................\
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Wireless Modes  ........................................................................\
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Networking Basics  ........................................................................\
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Check your IP address  ........................................................................\
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Technical Specifications  ................................................................ 116  
						

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product OverviewPackage Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-857 will cause damage and void the warranty. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-857 Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard  
						

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System Requirements
Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration  Utility Requirements Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system 
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) 
Windows®  Users:   Make  sure  you  have  the  latest  version  of  Java 
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard  Requirements Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2
• An installed Ethernet adapter
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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™ to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router (DIR-857) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 
13x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share 
photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router to a cable or 
DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) 
engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
This  high  performance  router  provides  superior Whole  Home  Coverage  while  reducing  dead  spots. The Wireless  N  Quadband  HD  Media  Router 
is  designed  for  use  in  bigger  homes  and  for  users  who  demand  higher  performance  networking.  Add  a  notebook  or  desktop  adapter  and  stay 
connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the 
wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless 
of your client devices. In addition, this Wireless N Quadband HD Media Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT ) to prevent potential attacks 
from across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental 
factors,  including  volume  of  network  traffic,  building  materials  and  construction,  and  network  overhead,  lower  actual  data  throughput  rate.  Environmental  conditions  will 
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•	 Faster	 Wireless	 Networking - The DIR-857 provides up to 900Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This 
capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. 
The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 13x faster than 802.11g.
•	 Compatible	with	802.11a/g	Devices - The DIR-857 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a
  standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
•	 Advanced	 Firewall	Features  -  The  Web-based  user  interface  displays  a  number  of  advanced  network  management  features 
including: 
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.
•  Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.
•  Secure 	Multiple/Concurrent 	Sessions   -  The  DIR-857  can  pass  through  VPN  sessions.  It  supports  multiple  and 
concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-857 can securely access corporate networks.
•	 User-friendly	 Setup	Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-857 lets you control what information 
is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to 
your specific settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including 
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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•	 Fast	and	Guarantee	 Wireless	Streaming	 for	Video	 Quality	 -	Whether set-top box or gaming console streaming media directly 
from the Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and 
establish the wireless media stream. The DIR-857 offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming 
using the newest streaming engine technology.
•	 Storage	 for	Photos	 and	Streaming	 Music/Video	 -	A compact SD Card can be placed inside this router to act as network storage. 
Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can wirelessly share this disk space among family members, stream 
stored music and video to media players attached to stereo systems or TV, and provide remote access to your personal documents 
from the Internet.
•	 Share	 Multifunction	 Printers	and	Direct	 Connection	 to	USB	 Storage	 -	Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can connect 
multifunction printers to the USB ports to share printing and scanning functions among family members. 
•	 Other	Features	Include	- • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button
•  UPnP Support
•  SD Card Slot to share music/video/images
•  HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming
•  D-Link Green™
•  Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive)
•  Supports IPv6
•  True Gigabit Routing Connectivity