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Version 1.0 | November 18, 2013

User Manual

Wireless AC750
Dual Band Router
DIR-803

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | November 18, 2013 User Manual Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router DIR-803...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description November 18, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Auto Detection ............57 Internet Connection Setup ..........21 Static IPv6 ..............58 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........22 Autoconfiguration ...........59 Dynamic (Cable) .............23 PPPoE................60 PPPoE (DSL) ..............24 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling ..........62 PPTP ..................25 6 to 4 Tunneling ............63 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Windows® XP ................117 Time ..................86 WPA/WPA2 ................. 118 SysLog ................87 Email Settings..............88 Troubleshooting ............120 System ................89 Reset Router/Forgot Password ........... 121 Firmware ................90 Wireless Basics ...............124 Language Pack Upgrade ..........90 What is Wireless? ..............125 Dynamic DNS ..............91 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Statically Assign an IP Address ........... 130 Windows® 8 Users ............130 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users ..........131 Windows® XP Users ............132 Technical Specifications ..........133 Contacting Technical Support ........134 GPL Code Statement............135 Warranty .................147 Registration ..............154 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-803 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. QRS Mobile App Requires: Mobile Requirements • iOS 4.3 or higher • Android 2.0 or higher D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DIR-803 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router delivers revolutionary wireless speed, up to three times faster than 802.11n, while staying backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-803 to a Cable or DSL modem for high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, video game consoles, and media players.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. Power Receptor Connect the supplied power adapter. Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The light blinks during wireless data transmission. A solid green light indicates a connection to an Ethernet device, such as a computer, switch or video game LAN LEDs (1-4) console. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-803 router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 13: Connect To Your Network

    1. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. This is required. If you have an existing router, it is strongly recommended that you replace it with the DIR-803, instead of using both. (Refer to “Connect to an Existing Router”...
  • Page 14 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the back of your router. Computer Ethernet Cable RESET INTERNET DIR-803 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait at least one minute before continuing. Computer RESET INTERNET DIR-803 Modem D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 15 6. After the router has powered up, verify that the power and Internet LEDs are both lit. Please skip to “Configuration” on page 13 for your router configuration choices. If you did not connect to the Internet, you can use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to “Quick Setup Wizard” on page 14).

  • Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router

    ‘turn off’ the router’s (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DIR-803 router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the DIR-803 before connecting it to your network: •...
  • Page 17 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 three 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.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    • QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to “QRS Mobile App” on page • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard” on page •...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard

    The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
  • Page 20 Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, enter a new Password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box if you want to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Make a note of this information so you can configure your Wi-Fi devices. Click Next to continue. The Saving Settings window will appear. If you would like to create a bookmark to D-Link Router Web Management, click OK. Otherwise, click Cancel. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher), or Android device to install and configure your router. Step 1 From your iPad, iPhone, or Android device, go to the iTunes Store and search for D-Link.

  • Page 25: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox , or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.0.1. Windows XP users may use http://dlinkrouter. Enter your password and click Login. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Internet Connection Setup

    My Internet Connection is drop-down menu. At any given time, you can save the configuration by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you would like to discard any changes made, click on Don’t Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dynamic (Cable)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Pptp

    Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Time: Auto-reconnect. Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. DNS Servers: D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 31 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 32: L2Tp

    Maximum Idle Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 33 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 Address here. (Optional.) WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 Address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will Default Gateway be displayed here. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Quick Setup Wizard, you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 36 Select your Internet connection type. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 37 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE User Name and Password. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 38 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 39 If you selected Static, enter the IP Address and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. When the setup process is complete, you will see this screen. Click on Connect to save your settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Wireless Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page Click Manual Wireless Connection Setup if you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router. Refer to “Manual Wireless Settings” on page D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Then select one of the following options: Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 42 You will see a Setup Complete screen like the one above. Note: The security password/passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You will need to enter this passphrase on your wireless clients exactly or it will not connect. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    If you selected Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Wireless Status to finish. This will take you to the Wireless Status screen. Skip to the bottom of the next page. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to press the Push Button (physical or virtual) on your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. Click Wireless Status to finish. This will take you to Wireless Status screen. View the Wireless Status screen. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Manual Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-803. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-803 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-803 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 46: Ac/N/A (5Ghz)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-803. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-803 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-803 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 47: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-803 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 48: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Section 4 - Security 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 10. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Network Settings

    Enter the Domain Name (Optional). Name: Enable DNS Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information Relay: from your ISP to your computers. If this box is checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-803 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
  • Page 53 This field indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. Select the type of NetBIOS Node: Type: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, or Hybrid. This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS from WAN option is enabled. WINS IP Enter your Primary and Secondary WINS Server IP Address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP Address. Check the box to Enable the reservation. Enable: Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click the trash icon to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Ipv6

    Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. (Refer to ”IPv6 Manual Setup” on page 57.) If you would like to manually configure the IPv6 local connectivity settings of your router, click on IPv6 Local Connnectivity Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Section 3 - Configuration Click on Enable ULA. You can check Use default ULA prefix, or you can leave the box unchecked and enter the prefix manually in the ULA Prefix text box. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 58 There are three options to choose from. These connection types are explained on the pages that follow. Select IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route, or Tunneling Connection (6rd). Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Password: Enter the PPPoE Password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE Password used here. Service Name: Enter the Service Name for this connection here. This field is optional. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 60 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 61 If you need to make changes, click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Or click on Cancel to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you must ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Static Ipv6

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Autoconfiguration

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Pppoe

    Select either Obtain IPv6 DNS Servers automatically or Use the IPv6 DNS Settings: following IPv6 DNS servers Primary/Secondary IPv6 If you selected the second option above, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server addresses. DNS Servers: D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 68: To 4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisemt Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 6Rd

    Enable Automatic IPv6 Check the box to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. address assignment: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection Select Local Connectivity Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address of the router. Local Address: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Advanced

    You can create your own schedule in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a pre-defined Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own schedule in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a pre-defined Inbound Filter: Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Application Rules

    Enter a Name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined Application Name from the drop-down menu and click <<. Note: The DIR-803 provides some predefined applications that you can select from. Trigger: This is the port used to trigger the application. You can enter either a single port or a range of ports.

  • Page 74: Qos Engine

    The QoS Engione supports overlaps between rules, where more Rules: than one rule can match for a specific message flow. If more than one rule is found to match, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Remote IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Application Port: Select an Application Port from the drop-down menu and click <<. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Network (Mac) Filters

    The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the filtering to always be enabled. Use the drop- down menu to select a pre-defined a schedule in the router. Or, you can click on New Schedule to add one. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Inbound Filters

    This section will list all rules that are created. Inbound Filter You may click the Edit icon to change the Rules List: settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Trash icon to permanently delete the rule. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Access Control

    Check the Enable Access Control box, and then Control: click on Add Policy to start the wizard. Access Control Wizard The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process for creating a rule. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 79 • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address or click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address. Click Add, and click Next to continue. Select a filtering method from Log Web Access Only, Block All Access or Block Some Access. Click Save. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. You may click the Edit icon to change the policy, or click the Trash icon to delete the policy. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Website Filters

    Select either DENY computers access to Website Filter: ONLY these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want Domain: to allow or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-803 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) feature helps prevent cyber attacks. There may be times when you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
  • Page 83 NAT devices and work around them. This function may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this option off. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the Interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from Coexistence: other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Click to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes your router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Wps Button

    You can also simply press the WPS button on the back of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to “WPS Button” on page 103 for more information about WPS. WPS Button D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Advanced Network Settings

    Refer to “Port Forwarding” on page 67 “Application Rules” on page Enable WAN Ping Checking this box will allow the DIR-803 to respond Response: to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: The WAN speed is usually detected automatically.

  • Page 89: Guest Zone

    Schedules section or click New Schedule to create one. Wireless Enter a Wireless Network Name (SSID) that is Network Name: different from your main wireless network. Security Mode: Select a Security Mode from the drop-down menu. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Tools

    Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-803 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-803 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 91: Time

    Week, Day of Week, and Time for daylight saving time. Automatically This option is strongly recommended. Check synchronize with the box to synch the date and time with D-Link’s D-Link’s Internet Internet time server. time server: NTP Server Used: Select an NTP Server from the drop-down menu and click Update Now.

  • Page 92: Syslog

    SysLog The DIR-803 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server, which is a server that collects logs from different sources. It serves as a central repository.

  • Page 93: Email Settings

    This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Details: Detail will display selected schedule. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 94: System

    Save Configuration button above. Reboot the Click Reboot the Device to reboot the router. Device: Clear Language Click on Clear to delete the Language Pack. Refer Pack: ”Firmware” on page 90 for Language Pack upgrade instructions. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Firmware

    After you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Upload: Once you have located the language pack update on your computer, click Upload to upgrade your language pack. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Dynamic Dns

    Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using the DDNS feature allows your friends to enter your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address currently is. Note: You can sign up for D-Link’s Free DDNS service by clicking on the link to www.DLinkDDNS.com. Enable...
  • Page 97 Displays the IPv6 Address of your computer/ server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the trash icon to delete the entry. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 98: System Check

    Address: IPv6 Ping Test/ Enter the IPv6 Address of the computer that you wish to Host Name or Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Address: Ping Result: The results of your Ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Schedules

    Click Add to save the schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Trash icon to delete the schedule. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Status

    Device Info The Device Info page displays the connection details for the DIR-803. It will display the WAN, LAN, and Wireless LAN information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 101: Logs

    Clears all of the contents of the Log Files. Link to Email Click this link to send copy of the router log to your e-mail Log Settings: address configured in the Tools > Email Settings page. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the number of packets that pass through the DIR-803 on both the LAN, WAN ports and the Wi-Fi® segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 103: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions passing through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table displays information including the MAC Address and the connection Rate of connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 Status page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 connection details, and displays the IPv6 Address and host Name (if any) for IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-803 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 109: Windows® 8

    2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 110 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 112 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 113 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. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-803 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 115 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-803. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 116 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 117 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 120 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. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Windows® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 124 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.

  • Page 126: Reset Router/Forgot Password

    • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
  • Page 127 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 128 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 129: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 130: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 131 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 132: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 133: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-803 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 134: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 135: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 136: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 137: Windows® Xp Users

    • Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router.

  • Page 138: Technical Specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev B1) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 140: Gpl Code Statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 141 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 142 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 143 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 144 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 145 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 146 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 147 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 148 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 149 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 150 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 151 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 152: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 153 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 154 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 155 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 156: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 157 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...
  • Page 158 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

  • Page 159: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 November 18, 2013 D-Link DIR-803 User Manual...

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