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... Internet 39 IPv6 49 Wireless 66 Guest Zone 68 Network 69 Features 71 QoS Engine 71 Firewall Settings 72 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 74 Port Forwarding 75 Virtual Server 76 Website Filter 77 Static Routes 78 IPv6 79 Dynamic DNS 80 IPv6 Host 81 Management 82 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual ii Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 LED Indicator 6 Back Panel 7 Operation Modes 8 Router Mode 9 Extender Mode 10 Access Point...
... Internet 39 IPv6 49 Wireless 66 Guest Zone 68 Network 69 Features 71 QoS Engine 71 Firewall Settings 72 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 74 Port Forwarding 75 Virtual Server 76 Website Filter 77 Static Routes 78 IPv6 79 Dynamic DNS 80 IPv6 Host 81 Management 82 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual ii Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 LED Indicator 6 Back Panel 7 Operation Modes 8 Router Mode 9 Extender Mode 10 Access Point...
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... Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 104 WPS Button 104 Windows® 10 105 Windows® 8 107 WPA/WPA2 107 Windows® 7 109 WPA/WPA2 109 WPS 112 Windows Vista 116 WPA/WPA2 117 Troubleshooting 119 Wireless Basics 123 What is Wireless 124 Tips 126 Wireless Modes 127 Networking Basics 128 Check your IP address 128 Statically Assign an IP address 129 Wireless Security 130 What is WPA 130 Technical Specifications 131 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
... Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 104 WPS Button 104 Windows® 10 105 Windows® 8 107 WPA/WPA2 107 Windows® 7 109 WPA/WPA2 109 WPS 112 Windows Vista 116 WPA/WPA2 117 Troubleshooting 119 Wireless Basics 123 What is Wireless 124 Tips 126 Wireless Modes 127 Networking Basics 128 Check your IP address 128 Statically Assign an IP address 129 Wireless Security 130 What is WPA 130 Technical Specifications 131 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
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... over background network traffic such as a file downloads, ensuring you will be it in Q3 2016. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 4 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Determined by analyzing network traffic and prioritizing it from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your client devices. Support for...
... over background network traffic such as a file downloads, ensuring you will be it in Q3 2016. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 4 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Determined by analyzing network traffic and prioritizing it from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your client devices. Support for...
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.... D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 5 Schedule these filters to an existing network using Extender Mode using Ethernet.2 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to participate in real-time activities online, such as the core device of a switch, you quickly configure and secure your router to your specific settings in minutes. • Router or Extender Mode - The DIR-869 can securely access corporate networks...
.... D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 5 Schedule these filters to an existing network using Extender Mode using Ethernet.2 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to participate in real-time activities online, such as the core device of a switch, you quickly configure and secure your router to your specific settings in minutes. • Router or Extender Mode - The DIR-869 can securely access corporate networks...
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... automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 5 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. 6 Power Button Press the power button to the desired position and 7 Mode Switch after 5 seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. Section 1 - Select between Router and Extender modes. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
... automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 5 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. 6 Power Button Press the power button to the desired position and 7 Mode Switch after 5 seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. Section 1 - Select between Router and Extender modes. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual...
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... adjusted while powered on the DIR-869's operation modes. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 8 Refer to the following pages for most users. • Extender Mode extends your Internet connection. If the mode switch is the factory default setting suitable for information on , the DIR-869 will reboot into the new mode after five seconds. This information includes usage scenarios, cable diagrams, and network configuration information. Note: Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via firmware update in Q3...
... adjusted while powered on the DIR-869's operation modes. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 8 Refer to the following pages for most users. • Extender Mode extends your Internet connection. If the mode switch is the factory default setting suitable for information on , the DIR-869 will reboot into the new mode after five seconds. This information includes usage scenarios, cable diagrams, and network configuration information. Note: Extender Mode Access Point functionality available at launch, additional functionality available via firmware update in Q3...
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... Overview Extender Mode What is reachable by Ethernet cables or Wireless signals from your home or office that may have poor or no reception. DSL/Cable Modem) Extend Your Wireless Network Using Wi-Fi (Extender Mode) Wired and Wireless Devices DIR-869 Extender Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 10 Create a Wireless Network Using Ethernet (Access Point Mode) Wired and Wireless Devices DIR-869 Access Point Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. Section 1 - Place the DIR-869 in Q2...
... Overview Extender Mode What is reachable by Ethernet cables or Wireless signals from your home or office that may have poor or no reception. DSL/Cable Modem) Extend Your Wireless Network Using Wi-Fi (Extender Mode) Wired and Wireless Devices DIR-869 Extender Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 10 Create a Wireless Network Using Ethernet (Access Point Mode) Wired and Wireless Devices DIR-869 Access Point Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. Section 1 - Place the DIR-869 in Q2...
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Note: Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi The DIR-869 operates as some smart TVs, game consoles, or DVRs. • Networking areas where cables can't reach. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 12 Section 1 - DSL/Cable Modem) Use this mode for: • Extending your current network. • Bringing Wi-Fi to and connect via Wi-Fi and LAN ports obtain IP addresses from the existing router. Place your DIR-869 near the area you wish to bring...
Note: Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi The DIR-869 operates as some smart TVs, game consoles, or DVRs. • Networking areas where cables can't reach. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 12 Section 1 - DSL/Cable Modem) Use this mode for: • Extending your current network. • Bringing Wi-Fi to and connect via Wi-Fi and LAN ports obtain IP addresses from the existing router. Place your DIR-869 near the area you wish to bring...
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... can work properly. Installation Installation This section will need to use the Ethernet port on . Verify that was last connected directly to determine an acceptable placement location. Please contact your DSL account's Username and Password. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 13 If you were using the USB connection before making any changes. • If you have your DSL service information provided by your modem. Before you Begin • Configure the router with additional WAN configuration settings...
... can work properly. Installation Installation This section will need to use the Ethernet port on . Verify that was last connected directly to determine an acceptable placement location. Please contact your DSL account's Username and Password. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 13 If you were using the USB connection before making any changes. • If you have your DSL service information provided by your modem. Before you Begin • Configure the router with additional WAN configuration settings...
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In some cases, you may need to turn it off and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your Internet-connected modem. Position your DIR-869 near your cable or DSL broadband modem. DIR-869 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 16 Adjust the switch if necessary. Place it is required. Installation Hardware Setup Router Mode 1. Modem 2. Inspect the mode switch to five minutes. DIR-869 3. Section 2 - Turn off for better wireless coverage. This is in an open area for up to ensure that it in the factory default ROUTER position.
In some cases, you may need to turn it off and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your Internet-connected modem. Position your DIR-869 near your cable or DSL broadband modem. DIR-869 D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 16 Adjust the switch if necessary. Place it is required. Installation Hardware Setup Router Mode 1. Modem 2. Inspect the mode switch to five minutes. DIR-869 3. Section 2 - Turn off for better wireless coverage. This is in an open area for up to ensure that it in the factory default ROUTER position.
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.... No further configuration is to Access Point - Extender Mode on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Connect wireless devices to the bottom your DIR-869. Connect the supplied power adapter to solid white. Connect wired devices to the LAN ports on the front of the device changes from orange to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on your DIR-869. Installation 4. DIR-869 Access Point Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 20
.... No further configuration is to Access Point - Extender Mode on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Connect wireless devices to the bottom your DIR-869. Connect the supplied power adapter to solid white. Connect wired devices to the LAN ports on the front of the device changes from orange to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on your DIR-869. Installation 4. DIR-869 Access Point Mode Existing Broadband Internet Router Connection Device (e.g. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 20
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... to page 32. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 31 Extender Mode Once the DIR-869 has been properly set up as an Access Point in Section 2 - If you can do so using the default wireless credentials printed on the Wi-Fi Configuration card. Extender Mode - Access Point on page 104. Log in most cases. You may connect wired devices using Ethernet cables or connect wireless devices using the web configuration utility. Getting Started Getting Started Access Point - Installation, no Internet connection is necessary in and manually configure your Router on page 90...
... to page 32. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 31 Extender Mode Once the DIR-869 has been properly set up as an Access Point in Section 2 - If you can do so using the default wireless credentials printed on the Wi-Fi Configuration card. Extender Mode - Access Point on page 104. Log in most cases. You may connect wired devices using Ethernet cables or connect wireless devices using the web configuration utility. Getting Started Getting Started Access Point - Installation, no Internet connection is necessary in and manually configure your Router on page 90...
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... the page has quick access to Settings and Management DIR-869 functions. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 35 Otherwise, leave the password blank. Enter your password and cannot log in, press the reset/ wps button on the back of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to proceed...
... the page has quick access to Settings and Management DIR-869 functions. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 35 Otherwise, leave the password blank. Enter your password and cannot log in, press the reset/ wps button on the back of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to proceed...
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... DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 61 LAN IPv6 Link- Router Mode 6to4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. 6to4 Address: Displays the 6 to 4 address. 6to4 Relay: Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Section 4 - Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN...
... DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 61 LAN IPv6 Link- Router Mode 6to4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. 6to4 Address: Displays the 6 to 4 address. 6to4 Relay: Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Section 4 - Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN...
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... IPv4 address settings supplied by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Configuration: Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 63 LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Section 4 - Router Mode 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address...
... IPv4 address settings supplied by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Configuration: Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 63 LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Section 4 - Router Mode 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address...
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....0.1. Configuration - Click Advanced Settings... Section 4 - Management The default address to access the router's configuration is Link: http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with a name of the router. Name: Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of your computers. Network Settings LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the options. If enabled, your...
....0.1. Configuration - Click Advanced Settings... Section 4 - Management The default address to access the router's configuration is Link: http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with a name of the router. Name: Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of your computers. Network Settings LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the options. If enabled, your...
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... the router's current configuration. This will load a previously saved router configuration file. Reboot The Click to the Admin page, click Admin. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 87 To return to reboot the router immediately. Sytem Save Settings To This option will save the current router configuration settings to the settings that you to save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Drive: Restore To Factory...
... the router's current configuration. This will load a previously saved router configuration file. Reboot The Click to the Admin page, click Admin. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 87 To return to reboot the router immediately. Sytem Save Settings To This option will save the current router configuration settings to the settings that you to save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Drive: Restore To Factory...
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... change the local network settings of the extender. Select Connection Is: either Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Static IP. If you change the connection type to Static IP, configure the following options: IP Address: Enter the IP address of the extender and to configure the device's connection to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the page, click Network. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 93 Extender Mode - Gateway Address: Enter the IP address...
... change the local network settings of the extender. Select Connection Is: either Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Static IP. If you change the connection type to Static IP, configure the following options: IP Address: Enter the IP address of the extender and to configure the device's connection to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the page, click Network. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 93 Extender Mode - Gateway Address: Enter the IP address...
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... the router's current configuration. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 102 Configuration - Access Point System This page allows you want to a file Local Hard Drive: on your computer. This will load a previously saved router configuration file. If you to save the current router configuration settings to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Device: Click Save when you have not been saved will restore all configuration settings back to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. Reboot...
... the router's current configuration. D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 102 Configuration - Access Point System This page allows you want to a file Local Hard Drive: on your computer. This will load a previously saved router configuration file. If you to save the current router configuration settings to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Device: Click Save when you have not been saved will restore all configuration settings back to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. Reboot...
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... if I forgot my password? With the router powered on the rear panel of your Internet settings: • Go to Never Dial a Connection. When logging in . D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 120 This should open it. • Access the web management. Release the button and the router will change all your router. If you must reset your settings back to the factory defaults. This process will go through its reboot process. The default IP address is checked. Wait about 30...
... if I forgot my password? With the router powered on the rear panel of your Internet settings: • Go to Never Dial a Connection. When logging in . D-Link DIR-869 User Manual 120 This should open it. • Access the web management. Release the button and the router will change all your router. If you must reset your settings back to the factory defaults. This process will go through its reboot process. The default IP address is checked. Wait about 30...