D-Link DIR-826L Manual

D-Link DIR-826L Manual

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    are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual i
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    47 Network Settings 49 Router Settings 49 DHCP Server Settings 50 DHCP Reservation 52 Storage 53 Access Files from the Internet 54 IPv6 55 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 56 IPv6 Manual Setup 61 mydlink Settings 70 Advanced 71 Virtual Server 71 D-Link DIR-826L User Manual ii
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    95 Firmware 96 Language Pack 96 Dynamic DNS 97 System Check 98 Schedules 99 Status 100 Device Info 100 Logs 101 D-Link DIR-826L User Manual Statistics 102 Internet Sessions 103 Routing 104 Wireless 105 IPv6 106 IPV6 Routing 107 Support 108 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router
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    Table of Contents Technical Specifications 135 Contacting Technical Support 136 GPL Code Statement 137 Warranty 149 Registration 156 D-Link DIR-826L User Manual iv
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    Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-826L Wireless N 600 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter 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-826L will
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    Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or , and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 2
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    Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 600 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router (DIR-826L) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to provide speeds run smoother over both your wired and wireless network. The D-Link Cloud Service will allow you to always have access to your home network no matter where
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    DIR-826L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-826L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 4
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    your broadband modem to this port. 5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 5
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    orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 6
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    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 your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 7
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    to position access points, wireless routers, and computers wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    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. USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER Computer DIR-826L D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 9
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    , you are finished with your Internet setup. Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 10
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    guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DIR-826L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log
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    address to access the configuration utility of the router in the wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    configure your router. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 26. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 13
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    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. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 14
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    but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 15
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    PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 16
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    entered to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 17
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    your wireless settings. Click Save and Connect to continue. If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-826L
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    Configuration To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. Once your account information is entered, click Login. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 20
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    for the wireless network name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your security password (Wi-Fi Password). Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app and it will guide you through the installation of your router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 21
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    SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 53) for this app to work properly. 1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-826L. 2. Scan the bar code to download the
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    Section 3 - Configuration 4. Click Wi-Fi, select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password. 5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon. 6. The following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 23
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    to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done to continue. 8. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive. 9. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 24
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    your files from your USB flash drive. 12. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 25
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    Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing http://dlinkrouter in the address bar. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 26
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    Setup to configure your connection manually and continue to the next page. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please refer to page 14. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    Gateway assigned by your ISP. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 28
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 29
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 30
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    address (Static PPPoE only). User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name. Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Mode: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 31
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 32
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    DNS service or its features. Enable True Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the throughput Gigabit Routing of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router. Connectivity: Address Mode: Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 33
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    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 34
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    service or its features. Enable True Check to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the Gigabit Routing through-put of the WAN-LAN connectivity of the router. Connectivity: Address Mode: L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 35
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    on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended Address: that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 36
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    IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Default Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 37
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    42. Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 44. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 38
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    is selected, the SSID of the DIR-826L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-826L in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 41 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 39
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    is selected, the SSID of the DIR-826L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-826L in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to the next page for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 40
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    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-826L User Manual 41
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    click Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router's network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 42
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    will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. Create a passphrase for your security password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 43
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    Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to finish. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 44
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    and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 45
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    must be between 8-63 characters. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 46
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    and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 47
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    the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    255.0. Device Name: Enter a name for the router. Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 49
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    the WAN side, disable to allow manual configuration. from WAN: NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS 'domain' name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the 'Learn NetBIOS information from WAN' is activated. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 50
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    Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 51
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    computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 52
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    a password for this account. Verify Password: Re-enter the password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. User List: Displays the accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts are built-in to the router. Number of Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Devices: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 53
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    to use. The default for HTTP is 8181 and HTTPS is 4433. Step 2 - Create a User Account Under User Creation, enter a username and password, and then click Add/Edit. Step 3 - Configure your Access Path Under User then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 54
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    network up and running. For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 55
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    and return to the main page. The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 56
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    to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to initiate the manual continual of the wizard. There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Link DIR-826L User Manual 57
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    contact your ISP. Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 58
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    Address: LAN IPv6 Address: These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router's LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 59
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    Server address used here. The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 60
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    Service Provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-826L
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    Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. . IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 62
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    Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 63
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    primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 64
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    Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 65
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    Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the local Range End: computers. Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 66
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    IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 67
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    Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 69
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    Section 3 - Configuration mydlink Settings mydlink Service: Displays whether your device is registered with a mydlink account or not. Register mydlink Click to go to the mydlink website to register or edit your Settings: settings. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 70
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    the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 71
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    the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 72
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    Firewall: This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 73
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    . Automatic Uplink Speed: This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine option is enabled. This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 74
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    you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click
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    to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Click Next to continue with the wizard. Access Control Wizard D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 76
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    the rule to. • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 77
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    Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 78
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    the Access Control section (page 76). Add Website Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Filtering Rule: these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    Rules List: may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 80
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    trouble working from behind the router the Setup > 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. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    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. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 82
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    1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 83
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    : Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network's channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 84
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    PIN. Current PIN: Shows the current PIN. Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This PIN: becomes the router's PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 85
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    page 44. Device Wizard: WPS Button You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 109 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 86
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    (recommended). Enable IPV4 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through Multicast Streams: the router from the Internet (IPv4). Enable IPV6 Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through Multicast Streams: the router from the Internet (IPv6). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 87
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    is different Network Name: from your main wireless network. Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the Between Zones: different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 88
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    IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Source: Use and enter the last port in the field in the second box. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 89
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    name to identify this route. Destination IP/ This is the IP address of the router used to reach the Prefix Length: specified destination or enter the IPv6 address prefix length out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 90
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    the router, you must enter https://192.168.0.1 (for example) instead of http://192.168.0.1. Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-826L to be configured from the Internet Management: by a web browser. A username/password is still required to access the Web Management interface. Remote Admin
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    . Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer's Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 92
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    the router logs to a SysLog SysLog Server: Server. SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 93
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    router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Enable Email When this option is enabled, router account for sending email. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the password associated with the account. Link DIR-826L User Manual 94
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    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 button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 96
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    registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS Key: account. Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 97
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    Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 98
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    Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 99
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    . Wireless LAN2: Displays the 5GHz wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    view. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you your settings. Refresh: Updates the log details on router log to your email address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router log to a file on your computer. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-826L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 102
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    Internet Sessions The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 103
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    Section 3 - Configuration This page will display your current routing table. Routing D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 104
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    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 105
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    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router's IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 106
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    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 107
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 108
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    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-826L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 115
    to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 111
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    connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 112
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    4 - Security WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-826L 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-826L User Manual 113
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    Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-826L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router's LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 114
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    Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 115
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    The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been setup 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-826L User Manual 116
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    . 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-826L User Manual 117
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    . 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 118
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    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 on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 119
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    choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 120
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    . 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-826L User Manual 121
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    the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 122
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    . Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 123
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    . Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, 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-826L User Manual 124
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    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, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 125
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    Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you'll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 126
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    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-826L User Manual 127
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    . 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-826L User Manual 128
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    , 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, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 129
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    up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 130
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    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. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 131
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    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-826L User Manual
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    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-826L User Manual 133
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    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-826L
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    , and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation 3 The DIR-826L does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 135
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    asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 136
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    Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 137
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    we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have their problems will not be attributed erroneously to authors of previous versions. Some devices are designed to deny users access to Link DIR-826L User Manual 138
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    a work. A "Standard Interface" means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    relationship with you. Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 140
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    if you have separately received it. d) If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 141
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    of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 142
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    support service, warranty, or updates for a work that has been modified or installed by the recipient, or for the User Product in which it has been modified or installed. Access must require no special password or key for unpacking Link DIR-826L User Manual 143
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    e) Declining to grant rights under trademark law for use of some trade names, trademarks, or service marks; or f ) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 144
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    any work) from work the party's predecessor in interest had or could give under the previous paragraph, plus a right to possession of the Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
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    to some of the parties receiving the covered work authorizing them to use, propagate, modify or convey a specific copy of the covered work, then the patent license you grant is automatically extended to all recipients of the covered work and works based on it. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 146
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    will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies that a permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 147
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    NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 154
    the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 149
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 155
    The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy . • The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will attempt to assist the customer D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 150
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 156
    • The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-800-361-5265, who will attempt to assist manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 157
    , firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 152
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 158
    . Copyright ©2012 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 153
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 159
    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 160
    End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment in the band 5725-5825 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate riphérique. D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 155
  • D-Link DIR-826L | Manual - Page 161
    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 February 27, 2012 D-Link DIR-826L User Manual 156
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