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Version 1.00 | 2019/11/08
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AC2600 High-Power Wi-Fi Router
DIR-2640

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 2019/11/08 User Manual AC2600 High-Power Wi-Fi Router DIR-2640...
  • Page 2 Preface 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. Manual Revisions Hardware Revision Date Description v1.00 2019/11/08 Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IPv6 - PPPoE ..............51 Wireless Installation Considerations ........8 IPv6 - 6rd ................55 Setup ....................9 IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only ........57 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup .............10 Internet - VLAN ..............58 Hardware Setup ..............12 Wireless ..................60 Setup Wizard ................15 Guest Zone ...............65 Network ..................67...
  • Page 4 Statistics - Extender ............98 Connect or Disconnect ..........137 Third Party Services ............99 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....139 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ....100 WPS Button ................139 Amazon Alexa Setup ............103 Windows® 10 ................140 Amazon Alexa Voice Commands .......

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link Wi-Fi App • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page Requirements to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-2640. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and to manage your router.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Blinking Blue The device is processing WPS. Super Speed USB Solid Blue A USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port. Solid Blue A USB storage device is connected to the USB 2.0 port. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS WPS Button client. Wi-Fi Button Press to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or off. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Section 1 - Product Overview Front Panel USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB storage device to share files over the network. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-2640. Before you Begin • Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 13: Setup

    • Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your DIR-2640. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 12. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 15.

  • Page 14: D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup

    Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
  • Page 15 Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 5. Step 5 Select Router and select DIR-2640 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router.

  • Page 16: Hardware Setup

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Step 1 The DIR-2640 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas into a 105 degree angle to provide optimal wireless coverage.
  • Page 17 Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white. - • + INTERNET RESET WiFi 12V. . .1.5A POWER D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 18 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 website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 15. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Setup Wizard

    Section 2 - Installation Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DIR-2640 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar.
  • Page 20 Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 22 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 60. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 23 You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Choose whether to keep your device up-to- date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Configuration

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features and Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 27: 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, refer to the Setup Wizard on page 15 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Internet

    Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 33 D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dir-2640

    Section 3 - Configuration DIR-2640 Click on the DIR-2640 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.

  • Page 30: Connected Clients

    Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings. On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Schedules section to specify the times that the client is allowed to access the network. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Extenders

    To edit each extender's settings, click the pencil icon on the extender you want to edit. Edit Rule Name Enter a custom name for this extender. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the extender. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Reboot the device or to Remove the device from the network. Click the arrow next to the Extenders icon to access information regarding your Mesh Network. For more information regarding your Mesh Network, refer to Mesh Network on page 30. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Mesh Network

    Mesh Network D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your home or office wireless AC network. Expand your Wi-Fi coverage by adding compatible D-Link access points. Mix and match suitable D-Link devices according to your budget and preferences to fit any floorplan.

  • Page 35: Usb Device

    To reconfigure the USB sharing settings, either click Go to settings on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then USB Sharing on the drop down menu that appears. Refer to USB Sharing on page 69 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Settings

    In the Settings menu on the bar at 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 Setup Wizard on page 15 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Internet - Ipv4

    For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 35 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 36 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 38 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 40 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 42 D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Ipv4 - Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop- down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Ipv4 - Static Ip

    The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop- down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Ipv4 - Pppoe

    To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 41 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop- down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Ipv4 - Pptp

    To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ipv4 - L2Tp

    To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Ipv4 - Ds-Lite

    Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will Gateway be displayed here. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Internet - Ipv6

    For IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 48 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 51 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 55 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 57 D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Ipv6 - Auto Detection

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 49 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ipv6 - Static Ipv6

    Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Ipv6 - Auto Configuration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 53 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Ipv6 - Pppoe

    ISP. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional). Reconnect Mode Select either Always On or Manual. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 57 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ipv6 - 6Rd

    Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP. WAN IPv4 Address Displays the router’s IPv4 address. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by Address your ISP. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ipv6 - Local Connectivity Only

    Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix. Enter your own ULA prefix. Advanced Settings... - Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix. LAN IPv6 ULA Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Internet - Vlan

    Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Status Click to enable or disable the Triple-Play VLAN feature. More configuration options will be available if the Status is enabled. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 63 ISP. Interface Traffic Type Setting LAN Port 1-4 From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Wireless

    DIR-2640. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Wi-Fi Mesh Status Enable or disable the Wi-Fi Mesh feature. Refer to Mesh Network on page 30 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 65 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Enable or disable the 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a WiFi password. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 67 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Guest Zone

    In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-2640. Then click the link to Guest Zone to configure your guest zone settings. The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network.
  • Page 70 Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. Home Network Access Internet Access Only Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, preventing guests from accessing other local network devices. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Network

    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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. IPv6 Multicast Streams Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Usb Sharing

    Choose a name for your UPnP media server so that it can be found. Windows File Sharing (SAMBA) Status Enable or disable the Windows file sharing function, allowing connected clients access to shared files over the network. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 74 USB device plugged into the router through a web browser. FTP Server Port Enter the port number of FTP server. Idle Time Enter the time (in minutes) before connected clients will be considered idle. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 75: D-Link Cloud

    D-Link Cloud In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click D-Link Cloud to see your D-Link Cloud Service details. This page lists whether you are registered with D-Link Cloud Service and email address associated with the account. Use the D-Link Wi-Fi app to find out more about D-Link Cloud's features.

  • Page 76: Features

    Set the upload speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine. Alternatively, you can input the values from the speedtest through the Check Speed button above and apply the results by clicking Apply to QoS after the speedtest is complete. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 77 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Firewall Settings - Advanced

    Enable Anti-spoof Enable this feature to better protect your network from Checking certain kinds of “spoofing” attacks. IPv6 Simple Security Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. IPv6 Ingress Filtering Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 79 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-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Firewall Settings - Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 81 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Port Forwarding

    If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 83 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Port Forwarding - Virtual Server

    If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 85 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Website Filter

    If you wish to remove a Website URL/Domain, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to list a new site to allow or deny access to, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Static Route - Ipv4

    Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Static Route - Ipv6

    Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Dynamic Dns

    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 time out time (in hours). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 90 Add Record button. 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Quick Vpn

    Device and MAC OS X or Mac OS X. Advanced Settings... Authentication Choose the authentication protocol type: MSCHAPv2, PAP, Protocol or CHAP. MSCHAPv2 is the default. MPPE Select the encryption cipher strength: None, RC4-40, or RC4- 128.RC4-128 is the default. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Management

    Displays the current date and time of the router. Automatic Time Configuration NTP Server Select from the drop-down menu to either use the D-Link NTP Server to synchronize the time and date for your router, or choose Manual to set the NTP server's IP address.

  • Page 93: Time & Schedule - Schedule

    You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 94: System Log

    Configurable if Enable Logging to Syslog Server is enabled. Address 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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 95 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 89 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 96: System Admin - 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 or the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Advanced Settings... - Administration Enable Remote Click the toggle to enable remote management for your router.

  • Page 97: System Admin - System

    You may set the router to automatically reboot at a set time. The options are Never, Daily, or Weekly. You may set the hour, the minute, and the day you wish to have the router automatically reboot at. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 98: User

    If you wish to remove a user, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a user, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new user, click the Create User button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 99 If FTP is enabled, choose to assign either Read Only or Read/ Write permission. Folder Click Browse to select the folder you want to share. Status Enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality for this user. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Upgrade

    Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button and browse to the file to install the new firmware. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Statistics

    The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear near the top of the page. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Statistics - Extender

    Click the tabs at the top of the graph to view different extenders if you have more than one connected. The graph will update in real time. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Third Party Services

    Section 4 - Third Party Services Third Party Services With the DIR-2640, you can command your router’s functionality with your voice through Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your network with voice commands. Features include enabling and disabling your Wi-Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI, rebooting the router and checking your router for firmware upgrades.

  • Page 104: Registering A D-Link Cloud Service Account

    Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, you will first need to register your device with D-Link Cloud Service. Follow the steps below if you do not have a D-Link Cloud Service account.
  • Page 105 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon. Step 4 Tap the Register button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 106 In this menu, you can sign up for a D-Link account using Facebook, Google or an Email address. If you already have a D-Link account, you can tap the Log In link at the bottom of the screen to be redirected to the login page.

  • Page 107: Amazon Alexa Setup

    Section 4 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Setup You will need the Amazon Alexa app, an Amazon account, an Amazon Alexa device and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface.
  • Page 108 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap on Skills & Games. Step 4 Search for "D-Link Wi-Fi". Tap on the search result. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 109 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill. Step 6 Sign in using your D-Link account details. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 110 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 7 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked as a skill for your Amazon device. Close the window by tapping Done on the top left corner of the screen. Refer to Amazon Alexa Voice Commands on page 107 for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform.

  • Page 111: Amazon Alexa Voice Commands

    Section 4 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to do any of these tasks: Task Command Enable the guest zone. “Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone. ”...

  • Page 112: The Google Assistant Setup

    The Google Assistant Setup You will need the Google Assistant app, a Google account and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface.
  • Page 113 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap Yes. Step 4 Sign in using your D-Link account details. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 114 Step 5 Tap Allow to continue setup.. Step 6 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked to your Google Assistant. Refer to The Google Assistant Voice Commands on page 111 for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform.

  • Page 115: The Google Assistant Voice Commands

    Section 4 - Third Party Services The Google Assistant Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for the Google Assistant, you can ask your Google Assistant to do any of these tasks: Task Command Enable the guest zone.

  • Page 116: Wi-Fi Mesh Setup

    Wi-Fi Mesh Setup D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your home or office wireless AC network. Expand your Wi-Fi coverage by adding compatible D-Link access points. Mix and match suitable D-Link devices according to your budget and preferences to fit any floorplan.

  • Page 117: Setup Using An Ethernet Cable

    Setup Using an Ethernet Cable Step 1 Connect and plug in the Wi-Fi Mesh compatible device close to your DIR-2640 and wait for the device to be ready. Refer to the device's manual for behavioural indications. < 1 m Step 2 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Wi-Fi Mesh compatible device to one of the LAN ports on the DIR-2640.

  • Page 118: Quick Vpn

    Section 6 - Quick VPN Quick VPN This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection.

  • Page 119: Important Information

    Quick VPN only provides an added layer of security against specific types of snooping attacks and does not guarantee complete data integrity or protection. Only traffic in the tunnel between your router and device will be encrypted, WAN traffic will leave your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router unencrypted.

  • Page 120: Ios Devices

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices. Refer to Quick VPN on page 87 for your router setup instructions. Go into Settings on your compatible iOS device. Scroll to and tap General. Scroll to and tap VPN. Tap Add VPN Configuration... D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 121 Password: Enter Password used to authenticate login to VPN server Secret: Enter your Passkey (PSK). Tap Done at the top right corner of the page to finish adding the configuration. Your iOS device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect or disconnect from to your Quick VPN server, open Settings and tap the button next to VPN. The VPN icon will appear in the notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Mac Os X

    Open the exported profile. The Install Profile dialogue will appear; click Continue and Install. Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Profiles dialogue.  Go to > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN connection and click Authentication Settings. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 124 Section 6 - Quick VPN Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Connect Or Disconnect

    Section 6 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect  > System To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Preferences... > Network. Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Windows 7

    Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server in the Internet address box, create a name for your connection in the Destination Name, check Don't Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later, and click Next. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 127 Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue. Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and files text box. Select View network connections. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 128 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties. Your Windows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 129: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Windows 8.1/8

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Refer to Quick VPN on page 87 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks. From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 131 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 132 Section 6 - Quick VPN Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 133 Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections. Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 134 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties. Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 135: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Windows 10

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 87 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Network and Sharing Center > VPN > Add a VPN Connection. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 137 If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. Your Windows 10 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 138: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and click on your Quick VPN connection. The Network & Internet Settings page will open. Click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Android

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Refer to Quick VPN on page 87 for your router setup instructions. Go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN > + D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 140 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key field. Choose Save. Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Connect Or Disconnect

    Section 6 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN and select the Quick VPN connection you created. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 142 Section 6 - Quick VPN To connect, enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT. To disconnect, select DISCONNECT. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 143: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    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 WPA2. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 144: Windows® 10

    You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 145: Windows® 8 - Wpa/Wpa2

    Enter the password into the box and click Next. dlink 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 at this point to enable the WPS function. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 146 Section 7 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. dlink D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 147: Windows® 7

    Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 152 for more information. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 148 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-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 150 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.

  • Page 151: Wireless Basics

    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. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 152 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 153 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB 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.
  • Page 154 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-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Wireless Modes

    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 USB adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 156: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 157 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. 5. Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 158: Wireless Security

    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-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 159: Technical Specifications

    - lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. The router does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

  • Page 160: Regulatory Statements

    Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 44 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 161 Lorsqu’il y a lieu, les types d’antennes (s’il y en a plusieurs), les numéros de modèle de l’antenne et les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, énoncée à la section 6.2.2.3, doivent être clairement indiqués D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...
  • Page 162 FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN DEVICES) Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. D-Link DIR-2640 User Manual...

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