Setting up d link dir 615 detailed instructions. Router software update

Most users have at home local network with internet access. As a rule, inexpensive routers are used to create a "mesh" - Entry Level - from the segment entry level. These routers include D-Link model Dir 615. Let's take a closer look at this device.

The Dir network device, which supports standard PPPoE, PPTP/L2TP, IPv4/v6 protocols, is a simple router for building a home local network both in wired and wi-fi mode.

The main characteristics of the Dir model 615 router are the same as those of most routers in this segment.

Features include

• DHCP server support
• additional network protection,
• dynamic DNS,
• connection to the provider's VPN server, firewall
• and many others, which will be discussed below.

It is possible to control using a mobile device running Android or iOS.

Appearance

Dir equipment is a small box with rounded corners. The body is black. At the top there are two antennas for wi-fi-network. On the reverse side placed: a WAN port for connecting a network cable from a provider, four LAN ports for connecting devices to one local network.

Connection and preparation for work

To prepare for operation and launch of the D-Link router, all the necessary parts are included in the package. First, unpack the box with the equipment, take it out and connect the power cable. The next step is to carry out a preliminary configuration for its operation with the Internet.

Settings

Connection D-Link router to the "world wide web" is produced in two ways: automatic and manual. Most often, settings are carried out according to the first scenario, but there are situations when manual configuration is required.

A workstation is preliminarily prepared: it indicates the receipt of an IP address in automatic mode. This is checked as follows.

Automatic setting

In automatic mode, the user performs the minimum settings for the D-Link Dir model 615. The main work for him is performed by the "Settings Wizard" (English - Wizard). The program is located on the disk supplied with the D-Link version Dir. After launching it, you must specify an Internet service provider from the list of available ones. Then the user enters the credentials provided by the provider: login and password, and also comes up with a new password for wireless communication. Next, the "Wizard" will make the rest of the settings on its own, reboot the D-Link Dir device.

Connecting to the Internet manually using some providers as an example

Manual configuration of the D-Link Dir model is carried out through any available browser. First you need to connect the equipment to the workstation with a network cable. The next step is to find out the IP address of the D-Link Dir router. It is usually located at the bottom of the equipment:

The manufacturer offers two options for the user's choice.

The main window for setting the "Dlink" of the "Dir-615" model opens before the user. Since it is necessary to set up a wi-fi router depending on the Internet service provider, we will consider this process using the example of the most famous providers.

Home ru

Set parameters on Dir-615A as above. Login and password are taken from the contract with the Internet service provider.

Rostelecom

Setting D-Link modem Dir for Rostelecom is identical to the previous provider, since the same Internet access protocol is used.

The only difference is the username and password fields. Each provider provides unique names. Everything else is a complete match.

"Beeline"

The Beeline service provider uses a different protocol to connect - L2TP. Its use requires a controller VPN servers on the side of the provider, the possibility operating system user to support the tunneling feature in VPN connections. Support is available in all operating systems of the Windows family, not lower than Vista.

1. Go to the WAN menu, then fill in the following fields:
2. Connection type - L2TP + "Dynamic IP".
3. The fields "Username" and "Password" are filled in in accordance with the contract from Beeline.
4. After entering the data, the information must be saved, and the D-Link Dir must be reloaded.

NetByNet

A note on how to set up wifi router D-Link for the NetByNet provider, almost does not differ from the configurations of the Dom.ru provider.

To bind the MAC address of the router to the provider, you must specify it. Click the icon highlighted in red in the screenshot:

In the fields "Username" and "Password" enter the data from the contract with the Internet service provider NetByNet.

Backup connection via 3G, 4G

The Dir router does not have a backup Internet connection function via 3G and 4G USB modems.

Wireless network

Setting up wi-fi on Dir is done in the Wi-Fi section:

The next step is to consider how "on a D-Link router. To do this, click the "Change" button, go to protection wireless connection.

Mode network protection exposed to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKmixed. In the "PSK Encryption Key" line, you come up with your own password for the wireless network. The rules are standard: at least 8 characters, Latin numbers and letters diluted with special characters. Leave the encryption mode TKIP+AES, and the protection key renewal period unchanged. If you need to change the password on Dir for Wi-Fi, the same method applies.

After all the changes made, it is necessary to save, reboot the D-Link router. This completes the Wi-Fi setup on Dir.

Setting up as a repeater (repeater), amplifier, adapter or access point

Dir network device supports different modes functioning: repeater, amplifier, adapter, access point. Instructions for D-Link Dir version 615 on mode selection and configuration will be given in separate articles.

More detailed information about the modes of connecting a network device is available on the official website of the manufacturer.

IPTV

Configuring a D-Link Dir wi-fi router to work with IPTV is quite simple. First of all, the TV set-top box is connected to the TV, and the network cable is connected to any connector on the D-Link network device.

After that, apply the changes by clicking the "Change" button.

Individual user connection settings

The network device does not support any custom settings.

Additionally, a DNS server is configured on Dir, depending on the city of residence. To do this, go to the "Advanced" section, then - "Name Servers". For manual mode, check the box "Manually":

In the "Name servers" field, enter the values ​​of the client's city of residence. This data is taken on the official website of the provider or found out when calling hotline provider.

Security settings (antivirus, firewall)

On D-Link Dir, the manufacturer has built in a firewall that protects the home station from network attacks or outside hacking. To correctly configure the firewall, certain knowledge is required. If the user does not have an understanding of the principles of the firewall, you should contact a company specialist.

The second point of protection is the creation of virtual servers that help direct network traffic through them to a different IP address. If there is a network attack, such a server will help pass it to a non-existent host, and the rest of the equipment will continue to function normally:

To create, you must click the "Add" button, set the parameters of the future server:

After creating, click the "Edit" button, confirming the creation. This completes the initial firewall configuration.

Installation parental controls on D-Link Dir is performed in the "Control" section, then - "URL filters":

There are two options to choose from: block access to only the specified addresses or deny access to all sites except those listed below. If only a few sites need to be left for a child, the best choice will be the second function. Add the necessary sites to the list of exclusions, and prohibit the rest.

Change button function

It is not possible to change the functions of the buttons available on the Dir hardware.

Printer setup

Model 615 from D-Link Dir does not support direct printer connection via USB. But through it, the user is able to connect to a network printer.

Setting up DLNA on the router

D-Link Dir equipment does not have a built-in DLNA server. It is used only as an intermediate link in the DLNA server chain running on a PC and a final media device.

Setting up a VPN server

Model 615 from D-Link Dir does not support the VPN server function. It can only connect to the VPN servers of providers using the PPTP or L2TP protocol.

Setting up a torrent client on a router

D-link Dir does not support the built-in torrent client, it only works with standard external programs.

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

• The most common errors that the user sometimes encounters when working with the D-link Dir model 615 are related to the lack of access to the Internet. The first step to start with in such cases is to reboot the network device.
• If this does not help, you should carefully check the cables to which the D-link Dir router is connected. Perhaps there is physical damage, it is worth replacing the faulty cable with another one. You also need to go to the router itself, check its network configurations to the Internet.
• If none of the above helped, it is recommended to call a specialist, and also contact the provider's technical support services, perhaps the Internet access parameters have been changed.

Firmware update

Like any network device, version 615 Dir also supports updating its firmware. This procedure is called "update the firmware". This can be done in several ways. Timely updating helps avoid errors that can occur when working with a network device, adds new functions or expands the capabilities of current ones.

In addition to the new version, the manufacturer D-link also offers an archive of previous ones (Old folder), beta versions, that is, those that are under testing (Beta folder).

Via web interface

The first option is to use the web interface. To do this, go to the main menu of the router through the browser, left-click on the current firmware version:

The user will be prompted to specify a file to update. You must select the file with the .bin extension downloaded from the manufacturer's FTP server. Then click the "Update" button, wait until the update process is completed. At the end of the procedure, the network device will definitely reboot, this is necessary for the router to work with new version hardware revision.

In the latest versions of the firmware, an automatic update module is built in. Now there is no need to look for updates yourself, Dir will do everything by itself. The only thing that is required is to confirm consent to the software update.

Via mobile app

The manufacturer has released the D-Link Click'n'Connect mobile application. With it, the phone is connected to the Dir router. Click'n'Connect fully configures D-Link according to its "needs", updates the current version of the hardware revision. It has a built in module. automatic check updates.

The list of compatible models is in the application itself in the Google, Apple stores.

Download the app and run on your own mobile device. A list will appear on the screen. available networks. You must select the desired access point. Once connected to D-Link, the app will automatically check for updates. If any are available, it will offer to download it and start the update process. It is enough for the user to confirm his consent, and then wait for the end of the process.

This completes the update of the hardware revision for the D-Link Dir wireless wi-fi router through the mobile application.

Via USB device

The D-Link Dir model does not have a built-in USB port, so software updates via a flash drive are not possible.

Reset router settings to factory settings

If for some reason the router stopped working, for example, setting the “wi-fi” to “Dir” of the “D-Link-615” model was unsuccessful, the router stopped distributing the wireless network, you should perform a factory reset.

The easiest way is to use the Reset button located on the back of the equipment. It is enough to press and hold it for 10-15 seconds. By blinking the indicator lights, it will become clear that the reset was successful, and D-Link has returned to the factory configuration.

Conclusion

The article informed how to connect a D-Link Dir router to a PC, set up Internet access on it. Here is a description additional features: firewall, dynamic DNS server and others. In general terms, it is told what to do in the event of a malfunction of this model.

pros

• D-Link Dir is a budget model that stably maintains an Internet connection, distributing a wireless network within the range of the antenna. The correct firewall configuration protects the provider's subscriber from external network attacks, and support for the WPA2 protocol puts a barrier to hacking the wi-fi network.
• Newer firmware versions have an automatic update feature. This allows the client not to waste time updating, just go to the main menu of the network device. If the manufacturer's website has the latest firmware version, it's easy to start the automatic update process.
• This model is supported mobile application D-Link - Click'n'Connect - from the manufacturer. It is available for Android and Apple platforms.

Minuses

The disadvantages include the router case, made of budget material. And also there is no support for some functions, these are:

• DLNA server;
• torrent client;
• VPN server;
• USB connector.

Some buyers complain about the lack of quality fastening.

Internet access has long been a fundamental thread to the global library of knowledge. And it's no secret that all other services of modern digital society, such as telephony, television and radio, can be easily organized with sufficient Internet bandwidth. Such general functionality hides in itself not only positive qualities, but also a lot of opportunities for penetration, damage and destruction of information, often uncompromisingly necessary and important for the owner. In solving this unwanted problem, you can and should rely on specialized equipment to reduce the possibility of unwanted intrusions, programs and viruses into your locally organized network. However, at this stage in the development of such equipment, it is no longer enough to simply ensure safety and functionality; user convenience and stability are still required. Ensuring high-quality and permanent access to the "World Wide Web" is just a part of the capabilities necessary for a modern person. A very important and really convenient solution in the organization of modern home network there is its complete independence from the presence of wires and matching devices. Wi-Fi technology, and especially its latest implementation IEEE 802.11n, copes with this task adequately. It is the high-quality performance of the access point functions in the monitored equipment that will provide the user with performance and, most importantly, functionality, which directly affects the convenience and uptime network equipment WiFi standards. On the this moment The most correct and productive solution for laying wireless communications is equipment that supports the IEEE 802.11n specification, as the most efficient and most reliable.

Examples of equipment with such capabilities today can boast of almost every manufacturer of active equipment for network communications, but it is in this review that we will draw our reader's attention to D-Link, which has released a very functional and multitasking router wireless access to wired and wireless communication channels.

Specifications D-LINK DIR-615

The characteristics were collected according to the information provided on the manufacturer's website, and according to the actual capabilities of the built-in WEB-interface of the tested router itself.

Package

The outer packaging is made of glossy cardboard paper in orange tones. On the front, it is shown as general form devices, as well as its main technical innovations and capabilities. Separately, support for working at a speed of 300 Mbps is emphasized. In the lower left corner there are certificates of support for working with Windows Vista, Wi-Fi specification IEEE 802.11n, and full compatibility with Centrino processor technology.

On the reverse side, the manufacturer placed a scheme for using this access point in a small home network or a small office network. On the left side there is short description product in eight languages. Below is a series of images of the recommended holy wireless equipment for use with this access point. A holographic emblem is pasted in the lower right corner, protecting the products of this company from fakes.

Equipment

The complete set of the D-LINK DIR-615 model is minimal. Features include a small glossy plastic stand that allows you to set this router upright on your desk. It has four rubber feet at the base to prevent the router from being knocked off a smooth surface.

The kit contains:

• Router D-LINK DIR-615;
• CD with documentation;
• User manual in several languages ​​(brief instructions for installation and maintenance software);
• Stand for installation on a table in a vertical position;
• Power supply from an external network;
• Ethernet connection cable;
• Two omnidirectional antennas.

Router and Wi-Fi hotspot D-LINK DIR-615

Model D-LINK DIR-615 has a black rectangular case with rounded edges. The silver insert on the side provides an inconspicuous basis for the location of the indicators and one button. On the top cover closer to the rear panel, there are ventilation holes, and in the central part, the D-Link inscription enclosed in a silver frame of the same color stands out. The router itself can be called very practical and completely protected from possible damage to its surface. The main black body, combined with silver elements on the sides and front, looks stylish and thoughtful.

The front panel provides high-quality information content of many operating modes. All of the router status indications displayed here are fairly easy to understand for the end user. Of its possible shortcomings, it can be noted, perhaps, the excessive brightness of the installed LEDs. On the front panel there is: signaling the power supply to the router, indication of working activity (status), network connection to the WAN port, switching on and activity of using the radio channel, operation of the LAN ports of the internal network segment and direct access to the Internet.

On one of the sides there is a button for quick connection to the wireless WiFi networks provided by the means of this access point.

Looking at the rear side of the router from left to right, first of all we see a socket for connecting one of the two external antennas, then there is a row of communication connectors highlighted in blue for connecting clients of the LAN segment of the internal Fast Ethernet network. Next is the WAN connector gray color to connect this router to the provider's network, and immediately after them there is a reset hole to the default configuration state. And, last, this row is closed by the connectors for connecting the power supply and the second external omnidirectional antenna.

The design of the reverse side does not differ from the general style. It is worth noting the presence of double-sided mounts that allow you to hang the router on the wall, and small rubber feet in each corner of the case for installation on a horizontal surface. And here there are small ventilation holes. In general, it is worth noting the focus of this model in the direction of compactness and functionality.

WEB interface

All manufacturers try to provide their products with auxiliary configuration and management utilities that work from a computer connected to the LAN port of the router. The main task of such software is the simplicity and convenience of configuring the complex functionality of the router. However, their necessity in a professional sense is very doubtful. The D-LINK DIR-615 comes with even more functional software "Easily Set Up, Secure, and Manage Your Network", which allows you to not only quickly and easily configure and secure a wireless connection, but also connect network printer, open local resources for network access, or solve other network interface problems on your PC. But also about the functions of convenient and quick setup in the WEB-interface of our router, the manufacturer also did not forget. The step-by-step WEB algorithms present in this device for configuring and managing it cover almost all the diverse functionality of this router, from setting up an Internet connection, its security and ending with settings wireless network and her protection. All the proposed steps are quite friendly and have the simplest and most understandable algorithm. presetting and launching the D-Link DIR-615 Wi-Fi router.

Our first attention is a page with the ability to choose between a step-by-step algorithm for setting up an Internet connection and completely manual settings. Understanding our main task, to describe functionality of this router, we will consider the range of manual settings, and the step-by-step algorithm is described in great detail in the accompanying documentation.

The “WAN” page allows you to manually set the parameters for connecting to a provider via the WAN interface. Such as: the method of obtaining an IP address in the external network - dynamically via an external DHCP server or set it manually, as well as select the method of connecting via an encrypted channel with a communication provider via PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP standards, specify the MTU packet size, etc. It is possible to clone the MAC address or specify it manually if your provider distributes permissions only by the client's MAC identification.

We will also give here the PPTP connection settings page in view of its greatest prevalence among Internet providers.

You can also configure the wireless network through a step-by-step algorithm or in manual mode. As before, we will talk about manual Wi-Fi settings.

In the Wireless menu item, select wifi standard access point, the name of the wireless connection is set, which will appear when clients connect, you can select the channel number of the point line and enable safe mode data transmission over the wireless segment. Here, in manual mode, you can select the authorization method when connecting, and also, based on the selected authorization method, you can set the radio channel encryption algorithm. Supported encryption and authentication standards are listed in the specification table above. It is possible to disable the broadcast SSID (network name and its login parameters), enable additional specification extensions, disable / enable the wireless channel, etc. etc.

A convenient feature can be the function of turning on / off the wireless network at the time specified in the schedule.

Here is the page for the security settings of the wireless channel. There is nothing unexpected in it, everything is quite standard and complies with international encryption standards.

The last tab in this sub-item was the settings tab for the local network segment. Here you can set the IP address of the LAN port and comprehensively configure the DHCP server. It will provide the user with the distribution of IP addresses for WLAN clients and LAN segments. It is possible to enable/disable this service. Here you can set the range of issued addresses, taking into account the time during which these IP addresses will be reserved for the client that received it (by its MAC address). It is possible to configure static DHCP. At the bottom there is a table of reserved IPs and clients that have used dynamic issuance.

In Virtual Server, you can set the IP of local machines to which certain ports from external connection. Such a function will make it possible to implement any servers on local network machines that will be open on the prescribed ports for external traffic and connections.

Port forwarding will allow you to forward all specified ports to your local network, which will ensure the smooth operation of your applications over an Internet connection.

It is possible to redefine or change the ports for forwarding packets by application, with the ability to enable a scheduled rule.

The QoS function in this router allows you to set the rate that limits the bandwidth of the WAN port link.

You can enable and select one of two modes for filtering the MAC address of connecting clients of the LAN segment of the network.

Configuring policies to restrict access to the router and through its interfaces, both from the local network and from the WAN (external) network.

Step-by-step algorithm for setting up access.

Restrictions on access to this router.

The main firewall settings page. Here you can enable support for SPI technology (stateful packet inspection) - this is a function of additional checking of packets for belonging to an existing connection. Below you can set the NAT service operation mode. It is possible to set the address of the local station in the DMZ HOST ip item, which will receive all packets that come to any port of the router. This means that for an external client, it will be she who will have an IP address assigned to the WAN interface and fully respond to all his requests.

Static route list page. It is possible to set up to 32 entries in total.

Additional fine tuning wireless network operation.

The page for setting proprietary WPS technology fast ( auto tuning) wireless network. This allows you to quickly connect a client via an encrypted wireless channel with one click on a button on one of the sides of the router.

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enable page. This peer-to-peer architecture personal computers and smart devices installed, for example, at home, which ensures that such devices automatically connect to each other and work together in a network environment, as a result of which the network becomes available to more people. Here you can also allow ping on the WAN interface, specify its speed.

It is possible to set a password to enter the WEB-interface both for administering the admin login, and for viewing the settings and status of the user login, as well as enter the network name of the router, allow / deny access from the external network to control via the WEB-interface.

System time settings page with time zone setting with options to get time from external NTP servers.

There is a very flexibly customizable syslog system with the ability to send it to an external server, EMAIL address, etc.

Here is the functionality of saving the current settings to the user's computer and restoring settings from a saved file, updating the firmware, manually rebooting the router and restoring factory settings.

Connection sessions over the WAN interface.

There are also statistics on the operation of the wireless network segment, which notifies about the clients connected to the access point and their activity.

You can praise the developers for placing in this adapter detailed help for each function allocated in a separate section "SUPPORT"

Summing up the possibilities of the internal WEB-interface, we can note the excellent functionality in the options for connecting to the provider's network and filtering unwanted traffic. By general impression this model came out quite easy to configure and fully functional both for positioning it within the router and the point WiFi access small segment of the network.

Testing

When testing, we will try to first of all pay attention to the operation of this wifi router in ideal conditions for operating a wireless network, at a distance of no more than two meters between points. And also the total throughput of its NAT interface will be numerically determined. For a visual comparison, measurements will be taken bandwidth test subject between two of his LAN ports.

Let us draw our reader's attention to the incomplete adequacy and repeatability of the test results of the wireless network segment. These communication channels are used wireless standards 802.11, and all radio channels are very sensitive to radio interference from almost any consumer or digital equipment. Therefore, it is worth taking into account the operation of mobile devices, microwave ovens and other electrical appliances that cause radio interference.

The tests used an Intel network adapter WiFi Link 5100.

Comparative performance testing on a 300 Mbps connection with two meters line of sight using WPA2 encryption.

In both directions.

Client data flow to access point.

Data flow from access point to client.

Comparative testing of the speed of passing packets through the NAT service of this router in both directions.

In one direction

Comparative testing of the speed of packets passing through the LAN interface for another LAN client in both directions.

In one direction.

Based on the test results, we can conclude that in the best conditions, the average data transfer rate over the wireless connection was just over 78 Mbps. This is not the best indicator for the IEEE 802.11n standard, but it is quite acceptable according to the general statistics of the equipment we tested earlier. interesting for this device was the fact that during a short operation, the router, having warmed up a little, lowers the transmission speed over Wi-Fi by 20-30%. Perhaps this fact in a normal situation will be unnoticed by the user, but with active testing, we cannot remain silent about this behavior. Checking the speed of packets passing through the NAT service of the router immediately surprised me with a speed of 2 Mbps, but as it turned out, this limit is set by default in the QoS settings item. Removing this speed limit, we got quite good result 90 Mbps. The bandwidth of the LAN interfaces was also high and did not spoil the overall impression of the wired capabilities of the D-LINK DIR-615 router.

conclusions

Friendly interface and reliable simple implementation of all functions will help the user forget about the complex nuances of network communications. The D-LINK DIR-615 has a built-in 802.11n compatible access point (draft). It also supports WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption, MAC address access control, wired network access restriction for wireless clients, SSID disable, and most popular protocol authentication. Flexible settings network access will help to implement any functions necessary for the organization of work or leisure of your small office or home network. Such opportunities give reason to boldly recommend it. hardware solution for transmission of online high-definition video stream (HD DVD, HDTV). And in conjunction with support for the IEEE 802.11n specification by wireless network adapters of network clients, it will become possible transfer data at speeds equal to the performance of traditional Fast Ethernet network equipment, which is ideal solution for wireless networks when using applications that require high bandwidth.

Along with sufficient functionality and normal speed provided, this model has a well-executed structure of help links in the built-in WEB-interface and a quite compact and stylish design of the case. It has a fairly easy-to-configure interface with a good selection of features and use various ways processing of passing traffic. But there are not the most good qualities. If the performance of the DIR-615 model in the LAN and WAN segments can be called excellent, then when testing Wi-Fi 802.11n, the performance was slightly lower than expected from such a bundle. If you pay attention to the speed of 300 Mbps declared by the manufacturer, and testing was carried out at this connection speed, then according to the tests given, this model does not fully correspond to the speed of operation declared in the specification. And the fact that the bandwidth of the wireless channel of this router decreases, depending on its heating, spoils the overall impression even more.

The d link dir 615 wireless router is a convenient "home" router that provides a Wi-Fi connection at speeds up to 300 Mbps using the 802.11b, g and n standards.

Externally, the model is a "classic" stationary router with two external antennas and connectors for cable connection external devices. Of the functional features here, one can note the built-in firewall, the ability to work with SIP protocols and support for all wireless communications.

D-Link Dir-615 provides a stable Internet connection when working with providers such as Rostelecom, Dom.ru, MTS, Beeline, etc. The device can also be used to connect to world wide web via a leased line and Dial-up technology - in this case, you will need additional setting modem.

d link dir 615: specifications

wifi router dir 615 operates in the frequency range of 400 ~ 2483.5 MHz.

On the rear panel of the device there is one INTERNET port for connecting an Ethernet cable provided by the provider and four LAN connectors for connecting to a router and other stationary devices via a network cable.

The dir 615 modem supports , and static IP routing.

On the front panel of dir 615 are the status indicators of the router:

• - a separate "standing" power indicator;
• - an indicator of the activity of the Internet connection (if this LED is off, it means that the Internet is not coming from the provider to the router: perhaps there was a line break or a technical failure of the equipment at the service provider);
• - wifi indicator, the green light of which characterizes the ability to connect to the d link dir 615 router wirelessly;
• - four LAN indicators that light up when the corresponding LAN connector is active;
• - WPS indicator that lights up when activated.

How to connect a d link dir 615 router?

Installation of the d link dir 615 router is carried out by standard instruction, which is identical for most network devices.

1. 1. First, provide "power" to the device from a standard 220V power supply. To do this, plug the plug of the power adapter into the round connector on the rear panel of the device, and the "plug" of the adapter into any AC outlet.
2. 2. Turn on the router using the ON / OFF button and wait for the router OS to load - the corresponding indicator on the front panel of the device should light up.

If your router has ever been in operation, it is recommended that you first reset the d link dir 615 to factory settings. To do this, you need to press the RESET button recessed into the case with a needle or a paper clip, hold it pressed for 10-15 seconds and wait for the device to reboot.

1. 3. For the initial configuration of d link dir 615, a “hard” connection of the router to the computer is required. For cable connection, you can use the patch cord supplied with the device or a piece of twisted pair, crimped on both sides with RJ 45 connectors. On the one hand network cable must be connected to any LAN connector on the back of the router, and on the other - to the port network card your his desktop computer or laptop.
2. 4. To connect d link dir 615, you will also need the appropriate settings for the computer's network card. Step-by-step instruction for OS Windows7 and Windows8 is presented in the article, and setting up network settings on Windows XP is described step by step in the article.

How to set up a d link dir 615 router yourself?

The d link dir 615 router is configured through the device's web interface, while you can enter the menu from a computer connected to the router through any web browser.

For this in address bar enter the static IP address of the device (in most cases it is a combination of 192.168.0.1), which is indicated on the service label of the device.

Press Enter and in the authentication window that appears, enter your login and default password dir 615.

The router d link dir 615 has a default password of admin and a login of admin. If the settings were changed, and the user subsequently forgot the password of the router, it is enough to reset the device settings to the factory settings and enter the standard password.

At the first stage, the Internet is configured through the d link dir 615 router. To do this, you need to clarify:

• - what type of Internet connection was provided to you by the provider;
• - Is it necessary when connecting to global network specify login/password;
• - what parameters "on the Internet" were provided to you by the communication service provider.

These parameters are specified in the contract with the provider, and they can also be specified in the provider's round-the-clock support service.

If this window already has an automatically generated WAN connection, it is recommended to delete it.

• - for PPPoE connections in the PPP subsection that opens, enter your login and password for connecting to the Internet from the agreement with the provider;

• - for a Static IP address connection, you will need to specify the IP address, Netmask, gateway IP address and Primary DNS server (also from your contract);

• - for dynamic IP, in the IP column, uncheck "Obtain DNS server address automatically" and enter the primary DNS server provided to you.

dir 615 wireless router: wifi setup

Setting up wifi on the d link dir 615 router is carried out in the corresponding menu tab:

In the main router settings window, click the "Wi-Fi" button and go to the "Security Settings" section.

Please note that you should set a complex and unique password for Wi-Fi in order to secure wireless communications.

Router dir 615: setting up iptv

To connect iptv on a wireless dir 615 router:

1. 1. Turn on the TV set-top box in a free lan port of the device.
2. 2. In the personal account, select "Advanced settings" and the heading "IP TV".

1. 3. Select the appropriate device port in the "IPTV Setup Wizard" and click the "Change" button.

This completes the iptv setup successfully.

The DIR-615 router is another representative of the D-Link DIR line of devices with support for modern LAN and cable Internet speeds. Its setting is no different from the settings of similar compatible router models.

Overview of the D-Link DIR-615 router

The completeness of the DIR-615 router includes: the device itself, two wifi antennas, CD with software, power adapter, LAN cable, user manual.

Everything you need is included in the DIR-615 package

The WAN port is located separately. Any cable Internet tariff is supported - up to 100 Mbps, the same is the speed in the local network via cable. However, Wi-Fi (communication between devices) is three times faster.

LAN ports are located to the side

The display panel is very informative - as it is on the vast majority of home routers.

Power, mode and network indicators DIR-615

The number of PCs and laptops in a cable network with DIR-615 can be easily increased from 3-4 to the required number using additional LAN-Hub devices and pure wired routers for every taste - from the simplest (other routers) to professional multiport devices.

Table: DIR-615 characteristics

Now the DIR-615 router will cost 1000 - 3000 rubles, depending on the store or trading network, region of purchase, shipping costs. Buying a DIR-615 router online on websites Chinese stores, for example, AliExpress, can cost three times cheaper (including free delivery to Russia within 60 days) than in domestic shopping centers.

Configuring the DIR-615 router

Before connecting the router to a PC or laptop, check that the network wifi adapters and LAN are configured to auto-obtain IP addresses - this will free you from the configuration on each of the client devices.

Checking the IP settings on a PC or laptop

On Windows 10, do the following.

Now go to the DIR-615 settings.

If the previous IP settings are still useful to you (you will reconnect to the Network through a router that does not have a DHCP server enabled) - use third party programs that store settings profiles, such as NetSetMan.

Entering the router settings and changing the password

After auto-obtaining IP addresses on a PC or laptop, many routers turn on the DHCP server by default. For the convenience of users, all commands and menu items are translated into Russian.

The router will restart, you will enter its settings with a new password.

How to set up Wi-Fi on a DIR-615 router

After changing the password on the DIR-615 router, the second line of defense is checked - WPA-2 encryption in the Wi-Fi network.

The DIR-615 router will restart with the new settings for your Wi-Fi network. Use the WPA-2 key just specified in the router settings.

Setting up PPTP on DIR routers

As an example - an alternative web interface for DIR routers, different from the "native" one, released by D-Link and also suitable for the 615th model.

The DIR-615 will restart and go online using PPTP. If the provider uses the PPTP protocol with the "Static IP" service - DNS addresses will need to be assigned manually.

Configuring L2TP on DIR-615

Like the PPTP protocol, L2TP is the next evolution of PPTP encryption in VPN networks. Both algorithms are used, for example, if you urgently need to "hide" from Internet censorship, for example, bypass the torrent ban in your country. Many Russian providers, starting from Rostelecom, support both of these types of traffic encryption.

As an example - all the same proprietary web interface DIR-615.

1. Give the command "Settings - Internet - Manual setup of the Internet connection".

   Click the go to button manual setting L2TP

2. Select the connection type (L2TP connection). As an example - communication without the "Static IP" service.

   To continue, go to the following DIR-615 parameters

3. Enter the username and password from the contract, the server name. As an example - connection to GPON (optical fiber Internet) from Beeline.

   Also enter all L2TP parameters required by the ISP

4. Enable auto-connect when disconnected and enter an MTU value less than 1450. Click the "Save settings" button. If you connect the Static IP service, get from Beeline (or another provider) the main gateway IP and DNS addresses.

The router will restart with the new L2TP connection settings and go online automatically.

Setting up PPPoE on routers

Communication via PPPoE, being high-speed, requires a username and password - unless you have activated the "Network access without settings" service. The latter is relevant for cellular providers that use client identification by IMSI of a SIM card - it does not require, like cable providers, a login and password from the contract.

As an example - another alternative web interface from D-Link, different from the classic gray-orange.

In general, B-Link, releasing routers of various modifications related to the same model, uses different design and noticeably different functionality on them, although the essence of all operations does not change.

DIR-615 will automatically go online after restart.

How to configure static IP on DIR-615

Static IP settings may not require entering a login and password from the contract.

1. Give the command "Network" - "WAN" - button Add" to create a new connection profile.

   Adding a New Static IP Connection Profile

2. Select port 5 and enter the connection profile, assign an MTU less than 1450, check that the MAC address is correct.

   Check all the same initial parameters for static IP

3. Select a static IP connection and enter the gateway IP and DNS received from the provider, click the "Save" button.

   IP and DNS addresses are issued by the provider

4. Give the command "System - Save settings".

   Click on the menu item to save the setting

DIR-615 will start up with the new settings and reconnect to the internet.

Port forwarding on DIR-615 routers

Port forwarding between routers is necessary, for example, to optimize the speed of torrent distribution, set up a local game server, etc. The latter is also important in the local city network - at tariffs with high-speed Internet up to 100 Mbps, but having intracity (or intra-campus , for example, between several nearby university buildings or dormitories) speeds up to one or more gigabits per second.

As an example, the blue (russified) D-Link web interface.

1. Give the command: "Firewall" - " Virtual servers» - «Add» button.

   Unlike the profile of a regular connection, the server connection is configured differently

2. Select an arbitrary profile template, enter a name for the connection, select the protocol for external connection to the Network (for example, you are using PPPoE connection). Select a protocol, such as TCP/IP.

   Enter the required values ​​for port forwarding

3. Specify the range of external and internal ports. If there are communication errors on one of them, the router will automatically sort through the port numbers in these ranges of values ​​until a working one is found.
4. Assign the internal IP address of the server or LAN/CAN router acting as the server to which you want to open these ports. Click the Save button (or Modify if you are changing an existing connection profile). You will have a new/modified port forwarding connection profile.

   Port forwarding and DIR-651 finished

5. Click the "Save" button again.

You can restart the router and check if the "forwarded" connection works.

Setting up IPTV on the DIR-615 router

The IPTV service settings are the same for many routers of the DIR line. The service must be activated at the provider's tariff.

The port allocated for IPTV cannot be used for regular Internet. Assign one of the free ports of the DIR router for IPTV, and not another port that includes a LAN hub with several cable connections to different PCs - otherwise these computers working in conjunction on this port will be software cut off from the Network.

Turn on your set-top box and connect it to the selected LAN port. The monitor should display a list of IPTV channels.

Setting up LAN and DHCP on the router

The DHCP server distributes local IPs to all gadgets and PCs that are not configured for specific values ​​on your local network. As an example, the classic web interface.

The router will restart with the new DHCP settings, your PCs and gadgets will reconnect, then Internet access will turn on on your network.

Configuring DIR-615 as a repeater

Repeater mode allows you to expand the coverage area of ​​your Wi-Fi network. Like any real 3G/4G repeater, a virtual Wi-Fi repeater allows not only to solve the problem of the “last house/quarter/mile” with coverage, but also to create a full-fledged wireless local area network of any topology (a chain of routers, a “star”, a “tree ”, “cloud” or “ring” of devices) with one or more Internet access channels. It turns out a full-fledged network in the image and likeness cellular network- with a much smaller radius of "cells" (routers), without cable or FOCL to each of these " base stations”, without phone calls and SMS / MMS, but not inferior in terms of Internet speed to technologies based on 3G (UMTS).

Virtual hotspot and repeater modes are also supported by almost all modern Android gadgets that have Wi-Fi Direct technology (“Internet distributor”) and third party application obtained from Google Play or from third parties. Not a problem to match wifi router with a tablet or smartphone (and vice versa) operating in repeater mode.

The Wi-Fi repeater mode is of practical interest to the most sophisticated users. As an example, the classic D-Link interface.

1. Give the command "Settings - Wireless Network" and select the bridge mode with an access point (this is a virtual repeater). In others D-Link firmware DIR it can be "Client and Access Point" mode.

   The DIR-615 router is configured a little differently than routers from other brands

2. Enter a name for the Wi-Fi network. Select the channel manually - on which the source router broadcasts. At automatic selection channel, turn on the "Auto Channel Scan" function.
3. If you are interested hidden networks Wi-Fi (these routers do not broadcast their SSID), MAC addresses and WPA-2 settings are known to you, check the "Enable hidden wireless networks" option.
4. Select the Wi-Fi security value - "Enable enhanced wireless network security" if the router you are looking for uses this level of security. You can also bind to source routers by MAC address by disabling this enhanced Wi-Fi relay security.

   Assigning MAC Addresses Manually for Static Bridge-AP Configuration

5. Select the encryption algorithm used by the source router.

   The last step is left - and the DIR-615 repeater is ready to go

6. Enable WPA-2 Personal Authentication and enter the password for the relayed Wi-Fi network twice, click the "Apply Settings" button.

DIR-615 will restart in repeater mode, disconnecting from its own cable internet. After reconnecting gadgets and PC to the router-relay, Internet traffic will be automatically transferred from the original router (if available, cable PON, 4G access or taking from the next router in the created chain of repeaters or a gadget that works as a virtual hotspot). You can go online.

Video: a short lecture on setting up the DIR-615

Reset, preload and save settings

For simplicity of settings, D-Link has reduced the work with the settings of the DIR / DAP line of routers into one submenu. Give the command "More - Save and Restore".

To save the DIR-615 settings, use the "Save" button; to preload those already saved in separate file settings - the form of the path to files with the "Browse" button and the "Update settings" button, to reset unsuccessful settings - the "Restore" button. After each update of the settings, the router restarts.

DIR-615 firmware update

As an example - another of the options for the DIR-615 interface. Download the updated firmware file from the DIR router manufacturer's website.

The router will connect to the network provided that the default settings are valid with your ISP. This happens when the provider itself simultaneously supports several protocols (without connecting additional services) - dynamic IP, PPPoE and PPTP / L2TP encryption, leaving the user with a choice.

Restart DIR-615

Restarting the DIR-615 router is carried out both by pressing (and holding for half a minute) the well-known reset button located at the back, near the LAN jacks, and through the web interface.

Often, restarting the router through its settings is faster if the actions are worked out, with a good set of circumstances, than holding this very button with a tip.

Give the command: "System" - "Restart" (or "Save and restart" if you are changing the settings at the same time).

DIR-615 restart initialization

The router will restart and re-enter the network.

The D-Link DIR 615 device is one of the most common types of routers in Russia. It is characterized by low cost, functionality, stability, and ease of setup. But nevertheless, bringing it into a functional state may require the user to consider a large number of nuances - for example, reflecting the features of setting up a device in a specific modification or the specifics of its connection to the infrastructure of a particular provider. What to look for when setting up this router? In what order can it be done?

Correctly connect the device to the PC

The first step is to correctly connect the device to the computer in order to configure its software options before subsequent use. You need to do the following:

• connect all cables supplied with the router in the kit to this device;
• connect the power cable to the outlet, Ethernet - to the computer's network card port.

After that, you need to connect the communication cable coming from the provider to the corresponding connector of the router. For example, if the Internet is supplied via Ethernet, then the cable will most likely need to be connected to the WAN port located at the back of the device case.

Let's now consider directly how to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router to use the Internet.

Setting up a router for the Internet: an algorithm of actions

The solution to this problem will consist of several stages:

• firmware updates;
• settings of the software options of the router;
• setting the required parameters in Windows.

Let's study these stages of working with the router in more detail.

Internet Setup: Firmware Update

How to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router so that the firmware is updated correctly? In principle, the solution of this problem does not involve significant difficulties. In many cases, you can do without updating the firmware, but having the latest one helps ensure a more stable operation of the router. Therefore, specialists, one way or another, recommend performing the corresponding operation, especially since it is not too complicated.

In order to update the firmware on the router, you need:

• using any other computer that can access the Internet, download the latest firmware on the D-Link website (it is advisable, in order not to make a mistake with the version of the corresponding software, first check with a competent specialist or directly at the company's support service which specific file you need to download) ;
• copy the downloaded firmware to the computer to which the custom router is connected.

After that, you need to enter the router management software interface. We note right away that this software shell can be considered as the most reliable branded tool through which you can configure Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR 615 in terms of firmware. As a rule, there is no need to use third-party solutions.

Firmware setup: router management web interface

Getting into the setup interface of the device in question is very simple. You must open any browser available on the computer to which the router is connected. Suitable, for example, Internet Explorer, which is almost always in Windows by default. Having opened the browser, you need to enter the following numbers in its address bar: 192.168.0.1. In some cases, you will need to enter others, but finding out which ones is very simple: you need to take the router, turn it over, and see which IP address is indicated on the label that is glued to the bottom of the device case. The username and password for accessing the device management interface will also be indicated there. Usually in both cases it is the word admin.

We enter the appropriate login and password on the page that will open after entering the specified IP address in the address bar of the browser or the one reflected on the label that is pasted on the case.

How to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router further? The interface in question is most often Russian-speaking if the router was purchased in Russia. Therefore, in the window that opens, select the "Manually configure" option. After we go to the "System" tab, then select the "Software Update" option.

The next step is to select the firmware file, which must first be downloaded to the computer. After a few minutes, the router will be updated.

How to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router further? The next step is to configure the software options for the device. Let's study its features.

Configuring the software options of the router

How to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router (the step-by-step instructions we are considering mainly take into account the general aspects of working with the device) in terms of software options, taking into account the specifics of the provision of services by a particular telecom operator?

First of all, it should be noted that there are 2 options for setting the required options in the router's configuration interface - manual, as well as semi-automatic. In general, the use of the first option is not required, since it involves making adjustments, mainly to those settings that are considered the most unified, the same for a large number of providers.

In addition, it is recommended that these adjustments be made by just qualified specialists who can correctly, taking into account the necessary nuances, configure the D-Link DIR 615 router. Rostelecom and other providers have such people on staff, and you can always contact them through the service support.

But in semi-automatic mode, in most cases, even a user with minimal experience is able to configure the router. In order to enable this option, you need to enter the router management software interface - again through the browser in the way that we have discussed above.

After downloading it, in the page that opens, select the "Advanced settings" option. Then go to the WAN tab, which is located in the "Network" section. After you need to click on the "Add" button and create a new type of connection. What specific options will be selected in this case depends on the specifics of the provision of services by the provider: they are just the ones that are the least unified. Perhaps at this stage you will need to call the support service of the communication service provider to find out how in this case it will be correct to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router. Beeline, Rostelecom usually provide such advice fairly quickly.

Connection settings: information from the provider

The support service will need to find out which ones should be specified in the corresponding interface:

• connection type - in general, this is PPPoE, but there may be others, you need to clarify;
• username, password of the subscriber (they, as a rule, are also indicated in the contract for the provision of services);

As for other options, they may not need to be adjusted. You can try to leave those that are set in the default interface and attempt to change them - again, in agreement with the support service, only if the Internet does not work after the router has been configured.

So, we enter the settings, save them, wait, if necessary, to reboot the router. If all the settings are correct, then the Internet should work on the computer to which the router is connected. You can check this by launching the same browser with which you accessed the device management interface and entering the address of a website.

It is possible that the portal will load, but slower than expected at the speed that is reflected in the provider's tariff. In this case, it makes sense to call the support service or competent specialists and clarify how to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router so that it does not cut speed. But in the general case, such problems should not arise, since the software speed limit is set in separate device settings, and if you do not touch them, then the router should not apply speed limits.

The considered device allows to implement wireless transmission data via Wi-Fi. Therefore, the next step in setting it up will be to bring the Wi-Fi modules into operational readiness.

WiFi setup

How to set up a D-Link DIR 615 router? The step-by-step instructions we are considering do not involve any particular complicated steps, but require attention to a number of important details in order for the wireless interfaces to work correctly.

To solve the problem under consideration, it is necessary to reload start page device management interface. Then go to the Wi-Fi section, then select the "General settings" option. The next step is to turn on the wireless connection. Then you need to select the "Basic Settings" option in the Wi-Fi section, and then enter the network name - SSID - in the interface that opens. It will be displayed later in the list. wireless connections Windows.

Setting up network security

But before connecting to Wi-Fi through Windows, you must also set the network security settings. To do this, you need to return to the Wi-Fi menu, then select the "Security Settings" option. The next step is to select the WPA-PSK2 function opposite the item that sets the network authentication parameters. In addition, you will need to enter the PSK password. After we save the settings.

You can then try connecting to a wireless network through Windows. If a connection to the network cannot be established or the sites will not load at a speed corresponding to the tariff, then you will need to check a number of settings in the operating system.

Windows settings

How to set up a D-Link DIR 615 router on Windows 7 or OS similar in function? You must click on "Start", then - "Control Panel", after - "Network Connections". Then you need to click right click click on the "Network connection" icon, then select "Properties".

The next step is to select the "TCP/IP Protocol" option. Then you need to click on "Properties" and indicate that the IP address and DNS address should be obtained automatically. Then save windows settings. After that, the connection should work.

Nuances of setting up a router: the specifics of device modifications

Certainly there is a large number of other options in setting up the device in question. So, many users are thinking about how to configure the D-Link DIR 615 router as a repeater - a device used to provide a wireless signal broadcast over a large area. The capabilities of the software interface for controlling the device in question make it possible to solve this problem very quickly. However, it is still useful to get additional advice from a competent specialist on working with these options, since in repeater mode the device will broadcast a signal from another router, the settings of which can be carried out according to principles that differ significantly from those that characterize the work with the D-Link DIR 615 device .

In many cases, working with the device in question may have features based on the specifics of its particular modification - for example, K1, K2 or E4. How to configure the D-Link 615 E4 router can be considered in the context of completely different approaches to working with the device than in the case of other device modifications.

Configuring the router: the specifics of the provider's infrastructure

In addition, the specifics of the provider's communication infrastructure should also be taken into account. How to configure the D-Link DIR 615 E4 (Beeline) router can be studied by considering the nuances that are completely uncharacteristic for setting the router options in the appropriate modification when it is connected to the infrastructure of Rostelecom or any other provider.

Summary

So, we have considered the main features of solving the problem of setting up the popular D-Link DIR 615 router in Windows using the branded management interface for this router, as well as software tools operating system. This task usually does not involve difficulties if the user has all the necessary data from the provider.

The most important thing in setting up a router is to set the correct parameters network connection when using an ISP-provided channel, set the Wi-Fi security settings, and also make sure that the options in Windows are optimized. In many cases, it will also be useful to update the firmware of the router - in the order we discussed above.