D-Link DIR-815/AC User Manual

DIR-815/AC Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Router
with 3G/LTE Support and USB Port
User Manual
Overview
Product Appearance
Upper Panel
Figure 1. Upper panel view.
LED Mode Description
POWER
Solid green
The router is powered on.
No light
The router is powered off.
Internet
Solid green
The cable is connected.
Blinking green
Attempting to establish WAN connection; after
connection establishment – traffic transmission.
No light
The cable is not connected.
WPS
Blinking green
Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS
function.
No light
The WPS function is not in use.
2.4G WLAN
5G WLAN
Solid green
The router's WLAN of the relevant band is on.
Blinking green
The WLAN interface of the relevant band is active
(upstream or downstream traffic).
No light
The router's WLAN of the relevant band is off.
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D-Link DIR-815/AC Specifications

General

Manufacturer	D-Link
Model	DIR-815/AC
Wireless Standard	802.11ac
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
QoS	Yes
Category	Network Router
Security	WPA, WPA2
Weight	Vary depending on revision. Check specific model documentation.
Wireless Speed	300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 867 Mbps (5 GHz)

Summary

CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW

Specifications

Lists the hardware and software specifications of the router.

CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Connecting to PC

Connecting to Web-based Interface

Instructions on accessing the router's configuration interface via a web browser.

CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING VIA WEB-BASED INTERFACE

Initial Configuration Wizard

Guides through the initial setup process using a wizard.

Selecting Operation Mode

Explains how to choose the router's functional mode (Router, AP, etc.).

Creating 3G/LTE WAN Connection

Steps to set up an internet connection using a 3G or LTE modem.

Static IPv4 Connection

Details configuring a static IPv4 WAN connection.

PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections

Covers PPPoE connection types.

PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection

Covers PPTP/L2TP dynamic IP connections.

Configuring Wireless Network

Steps for setting up the router's Wi-Fi network name and security.

Changing Web-based Interface Password

How to change the administrator password for the web interface.

Connections Setup

WAN

Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection

Steps to create IPv4 WAN connections.

Creating PPPoE WAN Connection

Creating 3G WAN Connection

Steps to create a 3G WAN connection.

Creating LTE WAN Connection

Steps to create an LTE WAN connection.

Wi-Fi

Basic Settings

Basic configuration of the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks.

MAC Filter

USB Storage

USB Modem

PIN

Advanced

DNS

Remote Access

IPsec

Firewall

IP Filter

Creating rules for filtering IP packets.

Virtual Servers

MAC Filter

URL Filter

System

Configuration

Changing admin password, factory defaults, backup, reboot, language.

Firmware Update

Updating the router's firmware.

Yandex.DNS

CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES

Safety Rules and Conditions

Important safety precautions for using the device.

Wireless Installation Considerations