IR879A1 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router User Manual

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Version 1.00 | 2015/11/13 User Manual AC1900 Wi-Fi Router DIR-879 D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Preface Manual Revisions Revision 1.00 Date Description November 13, 2015 Initial release 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. Apple, Apple logo, Safari, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc. Chrome browser, Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. Internet Explorer, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Copyright 2015 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation, Inc. Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed. Network Standby: TBD watts Switched Off: TBD watts D-Link DIR-879 User Manual i Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................. i Product Overview ..............................................................1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 2 Introduction ................................................................................... 3 Features ............................................................................................ 4 Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5 Connections ........................................................................... 5 LED ............................................................................................. 6 Installation .........................................................................7 Before you Begin ........................................................................... 7 Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 8 Manual Setup ................................................................................. 9 Getting Started ................................................................10 QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................11 Setup Wizard ................................................................................16 Configuration ...................................................................20 Home ..............................................................................................21 Internet ...................................................................................21 DIR-879 ...................................................................................22 Connected Clients ..............................................................23 Settings ..........................................................................................24 Wizard .....................................................................................24 Internet ...................................................................................24 IPv6 .....................................................................................33 Wireless ..................................................................................48 Guest Zone .......................................................................50 Network ..................................................................................51 Features ..........................................................................................53 QoS Engine............................................................................53 Firewall Settings ..................................................................54 IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................56 Port Forwarding ..................................................................57 Virtual Server ...................................................................58 Website Filter ........................................................................59 Static Routes .........................................................................60 IPv6 .....................................................................................61 Dynamic DNS .......................................................................62 IPv6 Host ...........................................................................63 Management ................................................................................64 Time & Schedule .................................................................64 Time ....................................................................................64 Schedule ...........................................................................65 System Log ............................................................................66 Admin .....................................................................................67 System ...............................................................................68 Upgrade .................................................................................69 Statistics .................................................................................70 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................71 WPS Button ...................................................................................71 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual ii Table of Contents Windows 8 ...................................................................................72 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................72 WPS ..........................................................................................74 Windows Vista ............................................................................78 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................79 Troubleshooting ..............................................................81 Wireless Basics .................................................................85 What is Wireless? .........................................................................86 Tips ...................................................................................................88 Wireless Modes ............................................................................89 Networking Basics ...........................................................90 Check your IP address ...............................................................90 Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................91 Wireless Security ............................................................92 What is WPA? ...................................................................92 Technical Specifications ..................................................93 Regulatory Statements ...................................................94 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual iii Table of Contents Product Overview Package Contents DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note WI-FI Configuration Note Wall Mount Hardware If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-879 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients 10/100 Ethernet Computer with the following:

Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements:

Internet Explorer 9 or higher Firefox 20 or higher Safari 7 or higher Chrome 25 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. QRS Mobile Requirements iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 7.0 or higher) Android device (2.3.3 or higher) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 2 Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-879 is a wireless IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3x faster speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. This means you can connect the DIR-879 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. You can create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by 802.11ac technology and equipped with four external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-879 also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switch that connects to wired devices for uninterrupted video calling and faster file transfers. D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to increase network efficiency by analyzing wired and wireless network traffic and prioritizing it in order of importance. This way, important network traffic such as VoIP and video streaming, take priority over background network traffic such as a file downloads and print tasks, ensuring you have optimal network performance. The DIR-879 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router is equipped with a dual-active firewall (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks over the Internet. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Features Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-879 provides up to 600 Mbps wireless connection in 2.4 GHz band, and up to 1300 Mbps* wireless connection in 5 GHz with other 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n. Compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a Wireless Devices - The DIR-879 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n PCI, USB, and CardBus adapters. Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-879 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-879 can securely access corporate networks. User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-879 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your companys server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 21 3 4 5 6 7 Reset Button To reset the device to its factory default settings, use a paper clip press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds. WPS Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-879 on and off. Mode Switch Select between Router and Extender modes. To change modes, move the switch to the desired position and after 5 seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. Note: Extender Mode will be supported by a firmware update in 2016. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED 1 1 Power LED A solid white light indicates that the device is powered on and healthy. A solid orange light indicates that the device is booting or undergoing a factory reset. A blinking orange light indicates that the device is in recovery mode. A blinking white light indicates that WPS client search mode is active. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage. Note: This installation section is written for users who are replacing their existing networking equipment or adding a router to their exisitng setup. If you are setting up Internet service for the first time, you may need to modify these steps. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN configuration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection. If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes. We suggest setting up your DIR-879 from a single device and verifying that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

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 adapters range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!

Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. 2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. 4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem. 5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes. 6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. 7. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the Internet LED indicator is lit, indicating a connection on the Internet/WAN port, then the router should be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:

Getting Started QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your router. Refer to page 11. D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 16. Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 20 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you to install and configure your router from your mobile device. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile devices OS version. Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play. Step 2 Once your app is installed, you may now configure your router. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device. Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be different to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your device password and tap Log In. Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-879. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 12 Section 3 - Getting Started Step 6 You will be asked to configure your 2.4 GHz wireless network. Enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged to accept the default SSID. Next, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password the first time it connects. Tap Next to configure your 5 GHz wireless network. When satisfied tap Next to proceed. Step 7 Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to configure the router. See "Configuration" on page 20 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Getting Started Step 8 If you wish to receive push notifications whenever a new firmware update is available, check the Notify me when new firmware is available box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. Step 10 You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. Tap Save to complete the setup. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Getting Started Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to exit the app. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 20. 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. If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider) and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Getting Started If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. 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-879 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Getting Started Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the routers web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Getting Started At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or 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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Getting Started Configuration To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed. Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset/wps button on the back of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings. The routers home page will open displaying its current connection status. 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-879 User Manual 20 Section 4 - Configuration The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Home The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard

(see page 16). Internet To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to page 24. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 21 Section 4 - Configuration DIR-879 Click on the DIR-879 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the routers current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address and IPv4/IPv6 addresses. To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. For more information refer to page 51. To reconfigure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears. For more information refer to page 48. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 22 Section 4 - Configuration Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each clients settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. Name:

Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor:

Displays the vendor of the device. MAC Address:

Displays the MAC address of the device. IP Address:

Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserve IP:

Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Control:

Allow or Block access to the router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 23 Section 4 - Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time. Refer to page 16 for details. Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options. My Internet Connection Is:

Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 25. For Static IP refer to page 26. For PPPoE refer to page 27. For PPTP refer to page 28. For L2TP refer to page 30. For DS-Lite refer to page 32.v To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 33. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 24 Section 4 - Configuration Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not give you an IP address to use. Dynamic IP (DCHP) Host Name:

The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Server:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Secondary DNS Server:

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone:

The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 25 Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). IP Address:

Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask:

Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Default Gateway:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone:

The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 26 Section 4 - Configuration Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Username:

Enter the username provided by your ISP. PPPoE Password:

Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-

reconnect. Address Mode:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. IP Address:

Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Service Name:

Enter the ISP service name (optional). Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone:

The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 27 Section 4 - Configuration Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. PPTP PPTP Server IP Address:

Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username:

Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password:

Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-

reconnect. Address Mode:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP Address:

Primary DNS Server:

Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 28 Section 4 - Configuration Secondary DNS Server:

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 29 Section 4 - Configuration Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. L2TP L2TP Server IP Address:

Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username:

Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password:

Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-

reconnect. Address Mode:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP Address:

Primary DNS Server:

Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 31 Section 4 - Configuration DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration:

DS-Lite DS-Lite Configuration:

Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. AFTR IPv6 Address:

If you selected Manual Configuration above, enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here. B4 IPv6 Address:

WAN IPv6 Address:

IPv6 WAN Default Gateway:

Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4. My Internet Connection Is:

Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Auto Detection refer to page 34. For Static IPv6 refer to page 36. For Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 38. For PPPoE refer to page 40. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 42. For 6 to 4 refer to page 44. For 6rd refer to page 45. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 47. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 33 Section 4 - Configuration This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISPs server. Some ISPs require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. Auto Detection DNS Type:

Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP-

PD:

Enable or disable prefix delegation services. LAN IPv6 Address:

If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 35 Section 4 - Configuration Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Static IPv6 Use Link-Local Address:

IPv6 Address:

Enable or disable a link-local address. If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Prefix Length:

If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP. Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection. Enter the primary DNS server address. Enter the secondary DNS server address. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the routers LAN link-local address. Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Default Gateway:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

LAN IPv6 Address:

LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Configuration Type:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 37 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISPs server. Some ISPs require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. DNS Type:

Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP-

PD:

Enable or disable prefix delegation services. LAN IPv6 Address:

If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 39 Section 4 - Configuration Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). PPPoE PPPoE Session:

Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and password, or Create a new session. Username:

If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP here. Password:

If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP here. Address Mode:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. IP Address:

Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). DNS Type:

Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP-

PD:

Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the 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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 40 Section 4 - Configuration LAN IPv6 Address:

LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN:

Auto Configuration Type:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the routers LAN link-local address. Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the 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. Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 41 Section 4 - Configuration The user can configure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure. IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Remote IPv4 Address:

Remote IPv6 Address:

Local IPv4 Address:

Local IPv6 Address:

Subnet Prefix Length:

Enter the IPv4 remote address you will use. Enter the IPv6 remote address you will use. Enter the IPv4 local address you will use. Enter the IPv6 local address you will use. Enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP. DNS Type:

Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server:

If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP-

PD:

If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN:

Auto Configuration Type:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Displays the routers LAN link-local address. Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the 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. Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 43 Section 4 - Configuration In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technol-

ogy that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. 6 to 4 6 to 4 Address:

Displays the 6 to 4 address. 6 to 4 Relay:

Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

LAN IPv6 Address:

LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Auto Configuration Type:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Enter the primary DNS server address. Enter the secondary DNS server address. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the routers LAN link-local address. Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 44 Section 4 - Configuration In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. 6rd Assign IPv6 Prefix:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

Currently unsupported. Enter the primary DNS server address. Enter the secondary DNS server address. Enable Hub and Spoke Mode:

Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Configuration:

Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself. 6rd IPv6 Prefix:

Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP

(manual configuration only). 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address:

LAN IPv6 Address:

LAN IPv6 Link-

Local Address:

Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP

(manual configuration only). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the routers LAN link-local address. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 45 Section 4 - Configuration Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment:

Auto Configuration Type:

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 46 Section 4 - Configuration Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Local Connectivity Only Enable ULA:

Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default ULA Prefix:

Checking this box will automatically configure the ULA prefix for the default setting. ULA Prefix:

If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 ULA Settings:

This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 47 Section 4 - Configuration Wireless In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless to see the wireless configuration options. To configure the routers guest zone, click the Guest Zone link. Refer to page 50 for details. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless frequency bands:

Smart Connect:

Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When enabled some configuration options are unavailable. Wi-Fi Name

(SSID):

Password:

Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. Security Mode:

Choose None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-(Personal) (recommended). 802.11 Mode:

Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options will depend on the wireless frequency band, as well as the currently selected security mode. Transmission Power:

Channel Width:

Select the desired wireless transmission power. Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. The 5 GHz band will has an additional 80 MHz option for AC clients. Visibility Status:

The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 48 Section 4 - Configuration Schedule:

Status:

Enable or disable the guest zone for each wireless frequency band. Wi-Fi Name

(SSID):

Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different from your main wireless network. Password:

Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone. Internet Access Only:

Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 50 Section 4 - Configuration Network This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. LAN IP Address:

Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask:

Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Management Link:

The default address to access the routers configuration is http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with a name of your choice. Local Domain Name:

Enter the domain name (optional). 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. Status:

Enable or disable the DHCP server. DHCP IP Address Range:

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP servers IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 51 Section 4 - Configuration DHCP Lease Time:

Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes. Always Broadcast:

Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/

WLAN clients. UPnP:

Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Port Speed:

You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). IPv4 Multicast Stream:

Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Stream:

Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 52 Section 4 - Configuration Features QoS Engine This section will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine. Under All Devices, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If some are off-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll through the cards. A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority. A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority. A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority. If no devices are explicitly assigned a priority, they will all be treated with equal priority. If some devices are not assigned a priority and others are, the unassigned devices will be treated with the lowest priority. To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the All Devices list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the slot. 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-879 User Manual 53 Section 4 - Configuration Firewall Settings The routers firewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Firewall Settings. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. Enable DMZ:

Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This completely exposes the client to threats over the Internet, and is not recommended in ordinary situations. DMZ IP Address:

If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP address of the client you wish to expose, or use the drop-down menu to quickly select it. Enable SPI IPv4:

Enabling Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) helps to prevent cyber attacks by validating that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. Enable Anti-Spoof Checking:

IPv6 Simple Security:

IPv6 Ingress Filtering:

Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of spoofing attacks. Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. PPTP:

Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 54 Section 4 - Configuration IPSec (VPN):

Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal. RTSP:

Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) to receive streaming media from the Internet. SIP:

Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover 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-879 User Manual 55 Section 4 - Configuration IPv4/IPv6 Rules The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network. To configure the IPv4 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules. To configure IPv6 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv6 Rules. To return to the main Firewall Settings page, click Security Check. To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. You can also choose to turn filtering OFF. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear:

Name:

Enter a name for the rule. Source IP Address Range:

Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Destination IP Address Range:

Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Port Range:

Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP) and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to. Schedule:

Name:

Enter a name for the rule. Local IP:

Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. TCP Port:

Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example:

24,1009,3000-4000). UDP Port:

Enter the UDP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example:

24,1009,3000-4000). Schedule:

Name:

Enter a name for the rule. Local IP:

Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. Protocol:

Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or Other). Protocol Number:

If you entered Other above, enter the protocol number. External Port:

Enter the public port you want to open. Internal Port:

Enter the private port you want to open. Schedule:

Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 65 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 58 Section 4 - Configuration Website Filter The website filter settings allow you to block access to certain web sites. You can either create a list of sites to block, or create a list of sites to allow (with all other sites being blocked). In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Website Filter. If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be blocked. You may specify a maximum of fifteen web sites. To add a new site to the list, click Create New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trashcan 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-879 User Manual 59 Section 4 - Configuration Static Routes The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes to control how data traffic is moved around your network. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Static Routes. To configure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 61. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear:

Name:

Enter a name for the rule. Destination Network:

Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Mask:

Enter the netmask of the route. Gateway:

Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. Metric:

The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface:

Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 60 Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 To configure IPv6 rules, on the Static Routes page click IPv6. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear:

Name:

Enter a name for the rule. DestNetwork:

This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination. PrefixLen:

Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets that will take this route. Metric:

Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface:

Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 61 Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Dynamic DNS:

Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options. Status:

Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status. Server Address:

Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from the drop-down menu. Host Name:

Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. User Name:

Enter your dynamic DNS username. Password:

Enter your dynamic DNS password. Time Out:

Enter a timeout 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 page 63. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 62 Section 4 - Configuration IPv6 Host The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear:

Host Name:

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 Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 63 Section 4 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule Time The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone, the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and enable or disable daylight saving time. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. Time Zone:

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time:

Displays the current date and time of the router. Daylight Saving:

Update Time Using an NTP Server:

Enable or disable daylight saving time. Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to synchronize the time and date with your router. If you enable this option, select an NTP server from the drop-down menu. To configure the routerstime and date manually, disable this option and use the drop-down menus that appear to input the time and date. Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 65. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 64 Section 4 - Configuration Schedule Some configuration rules can be set according to a pre-configured schedule. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. To return to the Time page, click Time. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following screen will appear:

First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name field. Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour. 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 Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 65 Section 4 - Configuration System Log The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, and sent to your email address. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click System Log. Enable Logging to Syslog Server:

Syslog Server IP Address:

Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is disabled, there will be no other options on this page. Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to automatically populate the field. Enable Email Notification:

If you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address, enable this option. Enter the settings for your email account. These are obtained from your email service provider. Send When Log Full:

If email notification is enabled, this option will set the router to send the log by email when the log is fully. Send On Schedule:

This option can be enabled to send an email according to a preconfigured schedule. See below. Schedule:

If you enable On Schedule is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 65 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 66 Section 4 - Configuration Admin This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable remote management. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Admin. Password:

Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you configure the router using a web browser. Enable Graphical Authentication

(CAPTCHA):

Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your routers network settings. Enable HTTPS Server:

Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. Instead of using http://dlinkrouter.local./, you must use https://dlinkrouter. local./ in order to connect to the router. Enable Remote Management:

Remote management allows the DIR-879 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface. Remote Admin Port:

The port number used to access the DIR-879 is used in the URL. Example:

http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-879 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface. Note: If you enabled HTTPS Server and wish to access the router remotely and securely, you must enter https:// at the beginning of the address. Click Save when you are done. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to page 68. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 67 Section 4 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the routers current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. From the Admin page, click System. To return to the Admin page, click Admin. Save Settings To Local Hard Drive:

Load Settings From Local Hard Drive:

Restore To Factory Default Settings:

This option will save the current router configuration settings to a file on your computer. This option will load a previously saved router configuration file. This will overwrite the routers current configuration. This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Reboot The Device:

Click to reboot the router immediately. Auto Reboot:

You may select Never, Daily, or Weekly. Day of the week:

Choose the day of the week to automatically reboot the router. Time:

Choose the time of day to automatically reboot the router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 68 Section 4 - Configuration Upgrade This page will allow you to upgrade the routers firmware or language pack, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware or language pack, you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade. Firmware Information:

The current firmwares version and date will be displayed. Check for New Firmware:

Click this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new firmware version. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you to install it. Upgrade Firmware:

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 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-879 User Manual 69 Section 4 - Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click 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-879 User Manual 70 Section 4 - Configuration Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, 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-879 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-879 for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink. WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be configured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 71 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display. 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-879 User Manual 72 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the 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-879 User Manual 73 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-879 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. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 74 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-879. DIR-879 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup >

Wireless Setup menu in the Routers Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 75 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 76 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router 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. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 77 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another companys wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-

right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 78 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 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-879 User Manual 79 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. 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-879 User Manual 80 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-879. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to these examples. 1. Why cant 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. Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher

- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or higher

- Google Chrome 8 or higher

- Apple Safari 4 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable, or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on. Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BLACKICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 81 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Configure your Internet settings:

Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. 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. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer. 2. What can I do if I forgot my password?

If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 82 Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why cant I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). To find the proper MTU Size, youll have to do a special ping of the destination youre trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL. Click on Start and then click Run. Windows 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). Once the window opens, youll 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-879 User Manual 83 Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network were working with

(1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:

Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device. Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. 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-879 User Manual 84 Section 6 - Troubleshooting 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. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 85 Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. 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. How does wireless work?

Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networksl: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, university and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 86 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as much power. This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Benefits Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc. Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate office space Small Office and Home Office Uses/Benefits D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 87 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and its becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots. Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if youre installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thats why weve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or access point Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Security D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 88 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Dont let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes of networking:

Wireless Modes Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. 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-879 wireless network CardBus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless CardBus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 89 Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows 7/Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 90 Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:

Step 1 Windows 7 -

Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Network Windows XP -

Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Connections. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (I.E. 192.168.0.1). 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-879 User Manual 91 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-879 offers the following types of security:

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA?

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP:

Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP. User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 92 Appendix B - Networking Basics Technical Specifications LAN Interface: Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports Hardware Specifications WAN Interface: One 10/100/1000 Mbps Internet port Wireless Interface (2.4 GHz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Interface (5 GHz): IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a Operating Voltage Output: 12 V DC, 2 A Input: 100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 40 oC (32 ~ 104 oF) Non-Operating: -20 ~ 65 oC (-20 ~ 149 oF) Humidity Operating: 10% - 90% non-condensing Non-Operating: 5% - 95% non-condensing Wireless Frequency Range IEEE 802.11a: 5150 MHz~5250 MHz, 5725 MHz~5850 MHz IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz, 5150 MHz~5250 MHz, 5725 MHz~5850 MHz IEEE 802.11ac: 5150 MHz~5250 MHz, 5725 MHz~5850 MHz Wireless Bandwidth Rate IEEE 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 600 Mbps IEEE 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1300 Mbps Antenna Type Four external antennas Wireless Security 64/128bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPS-PBC EMI/EMC Certification CE BSMI CCC FCC IC RF Certification CE FCC IC NCC Safety Certification CSA CCC BSMI Dimensions & Weight 219.67 x 199.45 x 73.55 mm (8.65 x 7.85 x 2.90 inches) 750 g ( 26.5 oz) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 93 Appendix C - Technical Specifications Regulatory Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Non-modifications Statement:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Caution:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-

transmitter product procedures. 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. It is restricted to indoor environments only. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 94 Appendix D - Regulatory Information IMPORTANT NOTICE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26 cm between the radiator and your body. Industry Canada Statement:

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si lebrouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux tats-Unis / Canada du march, seul le canal 1 11 peuvent tre exploits. Slection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas tre co-localiss ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;

The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate;

Pour les dispositifs munis d'antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5725 5850 MHz) doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e. spcifie pour l'exploitation point point et l'exploitation non point point, selon le cas;

D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 95 Appendix D - Regulatory Information Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26 cm between the radiator and your body. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 26 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. This radio transmitter DIR-879A1 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio DIR-879A1 a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Table for Filed Antenna Ant. 1 2 3 4 Brand Nienyi Nienyi Nienyi Nienyi Model Name NYS1751 NYS1752 NYS1753 NYS1754 Antenna Type PCB Antenna PCB Antenna PCB Antenna PCB Antenna Connector MHF-I Plug MHF-I Plug MHF-I Plug MHF-I Plug 2.4 G Gain (dBi) 5 G Gain (dBi) 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 96 Appendix D - Regulatory Information

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