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Version 1.00| 2018/05/08
User Manual
AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
DIR-853

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00| 2018/05/08 User Manual AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-853...
  • Page 2 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QoS Engine................64 DIR-853 ...................22 Firewall ...................65 Connected Clients ..............23 IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............67 USB Device ................24 Port Forwarding ..............68 Settings ..................25 Virtual Server ..............69 Wizard ..................25 Website Filter ................70 Internet ...................25 Static Routes .................71 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............26 D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 4 WPS Button ...................85 Windows® 10 ................86 Windows® 8 ...................88 WPA/WPA2 ................88 Windows® 7 ...................90 WPA/WPA2 ................90 WPS ..................93 Windows Vista® ................97 WPA/WPA2 ................98 Troubleshooting ............100 Wireless Basics ...............104 What is Wireless? ..............105 Tips ....................107 D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-853 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone®/iPad®, or Android™ smartphone or tablet. (Please refer Wi-Fi App Requirements to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is compatible) D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    2.4 GHz band network would provide them with better range and speed. Smart Connect simplifies this by only presenting a single wireless network for you to connect to. Behind the scenes, when a connection is initiated, the DIR-853's advanced algorithms determine the best band for your device to connect to, automatically distributing devices to the optimal band, thereby ensuring a faster, more reliable, and hassle-free experience for all of your users and devices.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Superior Wireless Networking - The DIR-853 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of up to a combined 1300 Mbps (867 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 400 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz) . This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to participate in real-time activities online, such as HD video communication, online gaming, and use mobile devices from anywhere in your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4 respectively. The LEDs LAN Port 1-4 LEDs will flash to indicate data is being transmitted. USB LED A solid light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port on the front of the router. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client. Wi-Fi Button Press to enable wi-fi on the device. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or off. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Section 1 - Product Overview Front Panel USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB storage device to share files over the network. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Section 3 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation of the DIR-853. Before you Begin • Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Hardware Setup

    Section 3 - Installation Hardware Setup 1. The DIR-853 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas into a 105 degree angle to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.
  • Page 15 6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white. Modem DIR-853 Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model S36B52-120A250-04. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Section 3 - Installation 7. If you are configuring the DIR-853 wirelessly from a PC, connect to a Wi-Fi network printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. You can also find the Wi-Fi network names and passwords printed on the label attached to the bottom your router.

  • Page 17: Completing Setup

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 •...

  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    (default: http://192.168.0.1). The 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. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
  • Page 19 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Click Next to continue. Note: The DIR-853's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network. When connecting clients to an extension network, they will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless...
  • Page 21 Back to make changes. At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 22: D-Link Wi-Fi App

    Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the Android™ interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an iOS device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
  • Page 23 "Others" then tap NEXT. Step 5 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DIR-853 configuration process. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Home

    Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet on page 25. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Section 4 - Configuration DIR-853 Click on the DIR-853 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.

  • Page 27: Connected Clients

    Displays the current IP address of this client. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. IP Address Specify an IP address for the DIR-853's DHCP server to assign. (Reserved): Parental Control: Allow or Block access to the router.

  • Page 28: Usb Device

    To reconfigure the USB sharing settings, either click Go to settings on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then USB Sharing on the menu that appears. Refer to USB Sharing on page 67 for more information. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Settings

    For PPPoE refer to page 28. For PPTP refer to page 30. For L2TP refer to page 32. For DS-Lite refer to page 34. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 35. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Static Ip

    The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Pppoe

    Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 33 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pptp

    Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 36: L2Tp

    Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Ds-Lite

    Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be Gateway: displayed here. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Ipv6

    For PPPoE refer to page 43. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 47. For 6 to 4 refer to page 50. For 6rd refer to page 52. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 54. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Auto Detection

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 41 IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Static Ipv6

    Enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP. Length: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Auto Configuration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 45 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Pppoe

    Select either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Address Mode: Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional). Select either Always On or Manual. Reconnect Mode Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 48 LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Enable or disable prefix delegation services. This option is only available if you selected Dynamic IP for address mode. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 49 /63. Contact your ISP for more information. Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. Type: If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. If Use the following DNS address is selected: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 52 LAN interface. Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than /64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information. Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. Type: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 6To4

    Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 56: 6Rd

    Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP. IPv4 Address: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Local Connectivity Only

    If you selected Enable ULA and disabled Default ULA Prefix: ULA Prefix: Enter your own ULA prefix. Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Displays the current ULA prefix. Prefix: LAN IPv6 ULA: Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Vlan

    Enter the VLAN ID for your VoIP network, as provided by your ISP. If Priority ID is enabled: Priority ID: Select a priority ID from the drop-down menu to assign to the corresponding VLAN. Higher priority ID traffic takes precedence over traffic with a low priority ID tag. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 60 From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection Guest Zone: (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the DIR-853. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Wireless

    WPS-PBC Status: Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) fuctionality. WPS-PIN Status: Enable or disable WPS-PIN fuctionality. Refer to the next page if you wish to disable Smart Connect or click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Select Auto 20/40/80 if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a (5 GHz): devices, select Auto 20/40 if you are using 802.11n and 802.11a devices, or select 20 MHz if you are only using 802.11a devices. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 63 The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Using WPS-PIN disabled by default due to security vulnerabilities. WPS-PBC Status: Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) fuctionality. WPS-PIN Status: Enable or disable WPS-PIN fuctionality. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Guest Zone

    Schedule on page 76 for more information. Home Network Access Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: preventing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Network

    Local Domain Enter the domain name (optional). Name: Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Usb Sharing

    USB device plugged into the router through a web browser. FTP Server Port Enter the port number of FTP server. Idle Time Enter the time (in minutes) before connected clients will be considered idle. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Features

    If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Firewall

    Enable Anti-Spoof Enable this feature to help protect your network from certain kinds Checking: of “spoofing” attacks. IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Security: IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 70 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Refer to Schedule on page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Port Forwarding

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Schedule on page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Virtual Server

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Schedule on page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Website Filter

    If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Static Routes

    Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Ipv6

    Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Dynamic Dns

    Enter a time out time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to IPv6 Host on page 74. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device in the drop-down menu. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to Schedule on page 76. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Schedule

    You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 81: System Log

    From E-mail Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. Address: To E-mail Address: Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to. SMTP Server Enter your SMTP server address. Address: D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 82 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Schedule on page 76 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 83: System Admin

    Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-853 is used in the URL. Example: Port: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-853 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.

  • Page 84: System

    Device: Auto Reboot: You may set the DIR-853 to automatically reboot at a set time. The options are Never, Daily, Weekly. You may set the hour using a 24 hour format, the minute, and the day you wish to have the DIR-853 automatically reboot.

  • Page 85: User

    Permission: If SAMBA is enabled, choose to assign either Read Only or Read/ Write permission. Folder: Click Browse to select the folder you want to share. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 86 If FTP is enabled, choose to assign either Read Only or Read/Write Permission: permission. Folder: Click Browse to select the folder you want to share. Status: Enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality for this user. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Upgrade

    If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and browse to Firmware: the file to install the new firmware. You can also browse to a language pack file to install a new language pack. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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-853 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 90: Windows® 10

    Windows® 10 When connecting to the DIR-853 wirelessly for the first time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi configuration card, you can find the default network name and Wi-Fi password here.
  • Page 91 Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 93 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 94: 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-853 User Manual...
  • Page 95 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-853 User Manual...
  • Page 96 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Wps

    Section 6- Connecting a Wireless Client The WPS feature of the DIR-853 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 98 Section 6- Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Double-click the DIR-853. DIR-853 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Section 6- Connecting a Wireless Client 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 100 7. The following window appears while the DIR-853 is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-853 has been set up successfully. 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.

  • Page 101: 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-853 User Manual...

  • Page 102: 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 Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 103 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 104: 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 105 • 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 106 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, 7 and 10 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-853 User Manual...
  • Page 107 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 108: 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 109: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link 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.
  • Page 110 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 Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 111: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places are usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access hotspots to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 112: 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-853 wireless network USB 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 113: Networking Basics

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

  • Page 114: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-853 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 116: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. 3 The DIR-853 does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Regulatory Statements

    Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 118 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 119 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 44 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 120 Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 121 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 122 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
  • Page 123 Appendix D - Regulatory Information Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 124 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 125 5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 126 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 127 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 128 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 129 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link DIR-853 User Manual...
  • Page 130 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 131 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 132 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 133 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 134 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 135 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 136 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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