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......11 Configuration...12 Web-based Configuration Utility...12 Setup Wizard...13 Internet Connection...13 WirelessSettings...13 Manual Configuration...17 Dynamic (Cable)...17 Internet Setup...18 PPPoE (DSL)...18 PPTP...19 L2TP...)...40 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful)...41 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless)...42 6rd (Stateless)...43
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...WPA-Personal (PSK)...89 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)...90 Using Windows® 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration...92 DIR-857...93 Connect to a WirelessNetwork...95 Using Windows® 7...95 Using Windows Vista®...98 Configure Wireless Security...99
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Table of Contents Using Windows® XP...101 Configure WPA-PSK...102 Troubleshooting...104 Wireless Basics...108 Tips...110 Wireless Modes...111 Networking Basics...112 Check your IP address...112 Technical Specifications...114 Contacting Technical Support...115 Warranty...116 Registration...122
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... Java 1.3.1 or higher) Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2 • An installedEthernet adapter • CD-ROM drive
CD Installation Wizard Requirements
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...connection types (USB to Ethernet). 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.
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Section 2 - InstallationWirelessInstallation Considerations
The D-Linkwirelessrouter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless ... 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.
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Section 2 - Installation
Getting Started
The DIR-857 includes a Quick RouterSetup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation ... appears, click Install.
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.
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...your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. 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 you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.
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... your networksettings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue.
Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
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... is not recommended that you change the default MACaddress unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MACAddress button to replace the Internet port's MACaddress with the MACaddress of your Ethernetcard.
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...your IPv6 Internet 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.
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... the system log files, router alert messages, and firmwareupdate notification to your email address.
Enable Email When this option is enabled, router activity logs ... when you receive a log file or firmwareupgrade notification via email. To Email Address: Enter the email address where ...of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules.
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Section 3 - Configuration
UpdateFirmware
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on ... to your hard drive. Browse: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmwareupdate on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmwareupgrade.
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.... WAN: Displays the MACaddress and the public IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MACaddress and the private (local) IP settings for the router. WirelessLAN: Displays the wirelessMACaddress and your wirelesssettings such as SSID and Channel. LANComputers: Displays computers and devices that are connected ...
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... 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 Zone Alarm, Black... may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.
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... 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....wirelessnetwork at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wirelessnetworksettings.
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... rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router).
You can find softwareupdates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
For ...: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca
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... the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link's functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. D-LinkDIR-857 User Manual 116
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... of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance ... RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
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.... The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmwaresetting is not accessible by the end user.
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