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DIR-806A
AC750 Wi-Fi Router
January 2022

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  • Page 1 User Manual DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router January 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router User Manual Contents Chapter 1. Introduction.........5 Contents and Audience............5 Conventions..............5 Document Structure............5 Chapter 2. Overview..........6 General Information............6 Specifications..............7 Product Appearance............12 Upper Panel..............12 Back Panel...............13 Delivery Package............14 Chapter 3. Installation and Connection......15 Before You Begin............15 Connecting to PC............16 PC with Ethernet Adapter..........16...
  • Page 3 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router User Manual Statistics..............64 Network Statistics............64 DHCP..............65 Routing Table............66 Clients and Sessions.............67 Multicast Groups............68 Connections Setup............69 WAN..............69 Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection....71 Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection....75 Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........79 Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection........83...
  • Page 4 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Introduction User Manual System..............172 Configuration............173 Firmware Update............175 Local Update............176 Remote Update............177 Log..............178 Ping..............181 Traceroute..............183 Telnet..............185 System Time.............186 Yandex.DNS..............188 Settings..............188 Devices and Rules............190 Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines.......192 Safety Rules and Conditions..........192 Wireless Installation Considerations........193 Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms......194...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features, describes its appearance and the package contents. Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DIR-806A and configure a PC in order to access its web-based interface. Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Overview

    You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-806A to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range of professional tasks.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Specifications Hardware Processor · MT7620A (580MHz) · 64MB, DDR2 Flash · 8MB, SPI · Interfaces 10/100BASE-TX WAN port · 4 10/100BASE-TX LAN ports · LEDs Power · 2.4G WLAN · 5G WLAN ·...
  • Page 8 Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS) · Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management · Support of D-Link Assistant application for Android and iPhone smartphones · Notification on connection problems and auto redirect to settings · Firmware update via web-based interface ·...
  • Page 9 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Wireless Module Parameters · Standards IEEE 802.11a/n/ac · IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency range · 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz · 5150 ~ 5350MHz The frequency range depends upon the · radio frequency regulations applied in your...
  • Page 10 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Wireless Module Parameters · Receiver sensitivity 802.11a (typical at PER < 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C) -82dBm at 6Mbps -81dBm at 9Mbps -79dBm at 12Mbps -77dBm at 18Mbps -74dBm at 24Mbps...
  • Page 11 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Wireless Module Parameters VHT80 -76dBm at MCS0 -73dBm at MCS1 -71dBm at MCS2 -68dBm at MCS3 -64dBm at MCS4 -60dBm at MCS5 -59dBm at MCS6 -58dBm at MCS7 -53dBm at MCS8 -51dBm at MCS9 Modulation schemes ·...

  • Page 12: Product Appearance

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Product Appearance Upper Panel Figure 1. Upper panel view. Mode Description The router is powered on. Solid green Power The router is powered off. No light The router's WLAN of the relevant band is on.

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Overview User Manual Back Panel Figure 2. Back panel view. Port Description A button to set up a wireless connection (the WPS function) and to restore the factory default settings. To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button WPS/RESET and release.

  • Page 14: Delivery Package

    • “Quick Installation Guide” (brochure). • The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru). Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Installation And Connection

    “the router”) is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is available from any operating system that supports a web browser. Also you can use D-Link Assistant application for Android or iPhone mobile devices (smartphones or tablets).

  • Page 16: Connecting To Pc

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Connecting to PC PC with Ethernet Adapter 1. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC.

  • Page 17: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically (Os Windows 7)

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 7) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category...
  • Page 18 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings line. Figure 4. The Network and Sharing Center window. Page 18 of 197...
  • Page 19 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed. Figure 5. The Network Connections window. Page 19 of 197...
  • Page 20 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Click the Properties button. Figure 6. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
  • Page 21 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. Figure 7. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.

  • Page 22: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically (Os Windows 10)

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Obtaining IP Address Automatically (OS Windows 10) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the Network & Internet section. Figure 8. The Windows Settings window.
  • Page 23 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 3. In the Change your network settings section, select the Change adapter options line. Figure 9. The Network & Internet window. Page 23 of 197...
  • Page 24 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed. Figure 10. The Network Connections window. 5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line.
  • Page 25 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. Figure 12. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.

  • Page 26: Pc With Wi-Fi Adapter

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual PC with Wi-Fi Adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.

  • Page 27: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically And Connecting To Wireless Network (Os Windows 7)

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 7) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category...
  • Page 28 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. Figure 14. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
  • Page 29 User Manual 9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR- 806A (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-806A-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button. Figure 16. The list of available networks.

  • Page 30: Obtaining Ip Address Automatically And Connecting To Wireless Network (Os Windows 10)

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Obtaining IP Address Automatically and Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 10) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Settings window. 2. Select the Network & Internet section. Figure 17. The Windows Settings window.
  • Page 31 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. Figure 18. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
  • Page 32 User Manual 9. In the opened Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network DIR- 806A (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-806A-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button. Figure 20. The list of available networks.

  • Page 33: Connecting To Web-Based Interface

    (create a WAN connection, change the parameters of the wireless network, specify the settings of the firewall, etc.). For security reasons, DIR-806A with default settings cannot connect to the Internet. To get started, please set your own password used to access the web-based interface and, if needed, configure other settings recommended by your ISP.
  • Page 34 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual If you configured the device previously, after access to the web-based interface the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.

  • Page 35: Web-Based Interface Structure

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Web-based Interface Structure Summary Page On the Summary page, detailed information on the device state is displayed. Figure 25. The summary page. Page 35 of 197...
  • Page 36 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual The Device Information section displays the model and hardware version of the router, the firmware version, and other data. To contact the technical support group (to send an e-mail), left-click the support e-mail address.

  • Page 37: Home Page

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Home Page The Home page displays links to the most frequently used pages with device's settings. Figure 26. The Home page. Other settings of the router are available in the menu in the left part of the page.

  • Page 38: Menu Sections

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Menu Sections To configure the router use the menu in the left part of the page. In the Initial Configuration section you can run the Initial Configuration Wizard. The Wizard allows you to configure the router for operation in the needed mode and specify all parameters necessary for getting started (for the description of the Wizard, see the Initial Configuration Wizard section, page 40).

  • Page 39: Notifications

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Installation and Connection User Manual Notifications The router's web-based interface displays notifications in the top right part of the page. Figure 27. The web-based interface notifications. Click the icon displaying the number of notifications to view the complete list and click the relevant button.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4. Configuring Via Web-Based Interface

    If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, please make sure that you are connected to the wireless network of DIR-806A (see the WLAN name (SSID) on the barcode label on the bottom panel of the device) and click the NEXT button.
  • Page 41 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the opened page, click YES in order to leave the current language of the web-based interface or click NO to select another language. Figure 31. Selecting a language. You can finish the wizard earlier and go to the menu of the web-based interface. To do this, click the ADVANCED SETTINGS button.

  • Page 42: Selecting Operation Mode

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Selecting Operation Mode Select the needed operation mode and click the NEXT button. Router In order to connect your device to a wired ISP, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value.

  • Page 43: Access Point Or Repeater

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Access Point or Repeater In order to connect your device to a wired router for adding a wireless network to the existing local network, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wired connection value.
  • Page 44 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In order to let wired PCs connected to your device access the network of a wireless router, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the Wi-Fi value. Then from the Work mode list select the Client value.

  • Page 45: Changing Lan Ipv4 Address

    If you want to manually assign the LAN IPv4 address for DIR-806A, do not select the Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address checkbox and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, Hostname fields and, if needed, the Gateway IP address field.

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi Client

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Wi-Fi Client This configuration step is available for the WISP Repeater, Repeater, and Client modes. 1. On the Wi-Fi Сlient page, click the WIRELESS NETWORKS button and select the network to which you want to connect in the opened window. When you select a network, the Network name (SSID) and BSSID fields are filled in automatically.
  • Page 47 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Keys for WEP encryption. The router uses the key selected from the Encryption key Default key ID drop-down list. It is required to specify all the (1-4) fields. Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered key.

  • Page 48: Configuring Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Configuring WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes. You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all necessary information prior to configuring your connection.

  • Page 49: Static Ipv4 Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Static IPv4 Connection Figure 40. The page for configuring Static IPv4 WAN connection. Fill in the following fields: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address. Page 49 of 197...

  • Page 50: Static Ipv6 Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Static IPv6 Connection Figure 41. The page for configuring Static IPv6 WAN connection. Fill in the following fields: IP address, Prefix, Gateway IP address, and DNS IP address. Page 50 of 197...

  • Page 51: Pppoe, Ipv6 Pppoe, Pppoe Dual Stack, Pppoe + Dynamic Ip (Pppoe Dual Access) Connections

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connections Figure 42. The page for configuring PPPoE WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided your ISP.

  • Page 52: Pppoe + Static Ip (Pppoe Dual Access) Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection Figure 43. The page for configuring PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided your ISP.

  • Page 53: Pptp + Dynamic Ip Or L2Tp + Dynamic Ip Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection Figure 44. The page for configuring PPTP + Dynamic IP WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP.

  • Page 54: Pptp + Static Ip Or L2Tp + Static Ip Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection Figure 45. The page for configuring PPTP + Static IP WAN connection. In the Username field enter the login and in the Password field enter the password provided by your ISP.

  • Page 55: Configuring Wireless Network

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Configuring Wireless Network This configuration step is available for the Router, Access point, WISP Repeater, and Repeater modes. 1. On the Wireless Network 2.4 GHz page, in the Network name field, specify your own name for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz band or leave the value suggested by the...
  • Page 56 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual 5. If you want to create an additional wireless network isolated from your LAN in the 2.4GHz band, select the Enable guest network checkbox (available for the Router and WISP Repeater modes only).

  • Page 57: Configuring Lan Ports For Iptv/Voip

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP This configuration step is available for the Router mode. On the IPTV page, select the Is an STB connected to the device checkbox. Figure 48. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set-top box.
  • Page 58 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the VoIP page, select the Is an IP phone connected to the device checkbox. Figure 49. The page for selecting a LAN port to connect a VoIP phone. Select a free LAN port for connecting your IP phone.

  • Page 59: Changing Web-Based Interface Password

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Changing Web-based Interface Password On this page, you should change the default administrator password. To do this, enter a new password in the User’s interface password and Password confirmation fields. You may set any password except admin.
  • Page 60 If problems of connection have not been solved, contact the technical support of your ISP (as a rule, the technical support phone is provided with the agreement) or the D-Link technical support (the phone number will be displayed on the page after several attempts of checking the connection).

  • Page 61: Connection Of Multimedia Devices

    IPTV set-top box or IP phone. Contact your ISP to clarify if you need to configure DIR-806A in order to use these devices. To start the Wizard, on the Home page, select the Connection of Multimedia Devices section.
  • Page 62 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual If you need to configure a connection via VLAN, click the ADVANCED MODE button. Figure 53. The Multimedia Devices Connection Wizard. The advanced mode. In the WAN section, click the Add icon Figure 54.
  • Page 63 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To deselect the port or wireless interface in the advanced mode, select the No value from the Bridged with drop-down list of the element corresponding to the needed LAN port or interface.

  • Page 64: Statistics

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Statistics The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router: network statistics • IP addresses leased by the DHCP server • the routing table •...

  • Page 65: Dhcp

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual DHCP The Statistics / DHCP page displays the information on computers that have been identified by hostnames and MAC addresses and have got IP addresses from the DHCP server of the device.

  • Page 66: Routing Table

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Routing Table The Statistics / Routing Table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data. Figure 57. The Statistics / Routing Table page.

  • Page 67: Clients And Sessions

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Clients and Sessions On the Statistics / Clients and Sessions page, you can view the list of devices connected to the local network of the router and information on current sessions of each device.

  • Page 68: Multicast Groups

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Multicast Groups The Statistics / Multicast Groups page displays addresses of active multicast groups (including IPTV channels and groups for transferring service information) to which the device is subscribed, and the interface through which the device is subscribed.

  • Page 69: Connections Setup

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Connections Setup In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router's local area network and configure connection to the Internet (a WAN connection). On the Connections Setup / WAN page, you can create and edit connections used by the router.
  • Page 70 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 61. The Connections Setup / WAN page. The advanced mode. To create a new connection, click the ADD button ( ) in the Connections List section. Upon that the connection creation page opens.

  • Page 71: Creating Dynamic Ipv4 Or Static Ipv4 Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
  • Page 72 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against Firewall attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN).
  • Page 73 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 64. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The IPv4 section. Parameter Description IPv4 For Static IPv4 type IP address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
  • Page 74 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 65. The page for creating a new Static IPv4 connection. The Authorization via 802.1x Protocol section. Parameter Description Authorization via 802.1x Protocol Enable authorization Move the switch to the right to allow authorization in the ISP's via 802.1x protocol...

  • Page 75: Creating Dynamic Ipv6 Or Static Ipv6 Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
  • Page 76 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping Ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.
  • Page 77 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 68. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The IPv6 section. Parameter Description IPv6 For Static IPv6 type IPv6 address Enter an IPv6 address for this WAN connection.
  • Page 78 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Primary IPv6 DNS Enter addresses of the primary and secondary IPv6 DNS servers in server / Secondary IPv6 the relevant fields. DNS server When all needed settings are configured, click the APPLY button.

  • Page 79: Creating Pppoe Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating PPPoE WAN Connection On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values. Figure 69. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The General Settings section.
  • Page 80 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against Firewall attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN).
  • Page 81 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 71. The page for creating a new PPPoE connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
  • Page 82 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive Keep Alive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available.

  • Page 83: Creating Pptp Or L2Tp Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
  • Page 84 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping Ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.
  • Page 85 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 73. The page for creating a new PPTP connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
  • Page 86 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select a method of MPPE encryption. No encryption: MPPE encryption is not applied. • MPPE 40 128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128- • bit key is applied.
  • Page 87 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual After clicking the button, the window for additional configuration of the connection opens. If you want to use this WAN connection to access the Internet, select the to the Internet choice of the radio button.

  • Page 88: Creating Pppoe Ipv6 Or Pppoe Dual Stack Wan Connection

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
  • Page 89 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description If the switch is moved to the right, protection against external connections for the LAN devices is enabled (for example, against Firewall attempts to get information about the LAN devices or to hack a device from the LAN).
  • Page 90 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 76. The page for creating a new PPPoE IPv6 connection. The PPP section. Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you don't need to enter a username Without authorization and password to access the Internet.
  • Page 91 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive Keep Alive for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available.
  • Page 92 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The address of the IPv6 gateway. The field is available for editing if Gateway IPv6 address the Gateway by SLAAC switch is moved to the left. Move the switch to the right to configure automatic assignment of Obtain DNS server IPv6 DNS server addresses.

  • Page 93: Lan

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To configure the router's local interface, go to the Connections Setup / LAN page. IPv4 Go to the IPv4 tab to change IPv4 address, configure the built-in DHCP server, or specify MAC address and IPv4 address pairs.
  • Page 94 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The name of the device assigned to its IPv4 address in the local Hostname subnet. Figure 79. Configuring the local interface. The IPv4 tab. The Dynamic IP Addresses section.
  • Page 95 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The lifetime of IP addresses leased by the DHCP server. At the end of this period the leased IP address is revoked and can be distributed Lease time to another device, unless the previous device has confirmed the need to keep the address.
  • Page 96 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the DHCP Options section, you can change default values for some options of DHCP protocol (IP address, subnet mask, DNS servers) or specify additional parameters which the built-in DHCP server should send to clients to configure the local network.
  • Page 97 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the Static IP Addresses section, you can specify MAC address and IPv4 address pairs (set a fixed IPv4 address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address). The router...

  • Page 98: Ipv6

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual IPv6 Go to the IPv6 tab to change the IPv6 address of the router, configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings, or specify MAC address and IPv6 address pairs. Figure 83. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Local IPv6 Address section.
  • Page 99 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section, you can configure IPv6 addresses assignment settings. Figure 84. Configuring the local interface. The IPv6 tab. The Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section. Parameter Description Dynamic IPv6 Addresses Select the needed value from the drop-down list.
  • Page 100 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Move the switch to the right so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address of the router as the DNS server address. DNS relay Move the switch to the left so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address transmitted by the ISP or specified on the Advanced / DNS page as the DNS server address.

  • Page 101: Wan Reservation

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual WAN Reservation On the Connections Setup / WAN Reservation page, you can enable the WAN backup function, which provides you with uninterrupted access to the Internet. When your main connection breaks down, the router activates the backup connection;...
  • Page 102 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A time period (in seconds) for an attempt to check the status of the main connection. At the end of this period the router's internal Timeout check system makes a decision to enable/disable the reserve channel. By default, the value 3 is specified.

  • Page 103: Wi-Fi

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Wi-Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Basic Settings In the Wi-Fi / Basic Settings section, you can change basic parameters for the wireless interface of the router and configure the basic and additional wireless networks.
  • Page 104 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Operating mode of the wireless network of the router. This Wireless mode parameter defines standards of the devices that will be able to use your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.
  • Page 105 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 88. Creating a wireless network. Parameter Description Wi-Fi Network Network name (SSID) A name for the wireless network. If the switch is moved to the right, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi Hide SSID network.
  • Page 106 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Move the switch to the right to forbid wireless clients of this Clients isolation wireless network to communicate to each other. This function is available for the additional network. Move the...
  • Page 107 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Authentication type Description A mixed type of authentication. When this value is selected, devices WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK using the WPA-PSK authentication type and devices using the mixed WPA2-PSK authentication type can connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 108 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for Default key ID WEP encryption. Encryption key WEP as Move the switch to the right to set a hexadecimal number as a key for encryption.
  • Page 109 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed value is selected, the following settings are displayed on the page: Figure 92. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network authentication drop-down list.

  • Page 110: Client Management

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Client Management On the Wi-Fi / Client Management page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router. Figure 93. The page for managing the wireless clients.

  • Page 111: Wps

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for configuration of the WLAN and select a method for connection to the WLAN. The WPS function helps to configure the protected wireless network automatically. Devices connecting to the wireless network via the WPS function must support the WPS function.
  • Page 112 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual If you want to disable activating the WPS function via the hardware button, on the tabs of both bands, move the Enable WPS function with hardware button switch to the left and make sure that the WPS function is not activated via the web-based interface.

  • Page 113: Using Wps Function Via Web-Based Interface

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface To connect to the basic wireless network via the PIN method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Click the ENABLE WPS button.

  • Page 114: Using Wps Function Without Web-Based Interface

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface You can use the WPS function without accessing the web-based interface of the router. To do this, you need to configure the following router's settings: 1.

  • Page 115: Wmm

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the Wi-Fi / WMM page, you can enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia function. The WMM function implements the QoS features for Wi-Fi networks. It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over Wi-Fi networks by prioritizing different types of traffic.
  • Page 116 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 96. The window for changing parameters of the WMM function. Parameter Description Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences AIFSN time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority.

  • Page 117: Client

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Client On the Wi-Fi / Client page, you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point or to a WISP. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, go to the relevant tab.
  • Page 118 An encryption method: TKIP, AES, or TKIP+AES. When you have configured the parameters, click the APPLY button. When connecting to a wireless access point, the wireless channel of DIR-806A will switch to the channel of the access point to which you have connected.

  • Page 119: Additional

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Additional On page of the Wi-Fi / Additional section, you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router. To configure the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band, go to the relevant tab.
  • Page 120 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual The following fields are available on the page: Parameter Description The channel bandwidth for 802.11n standard in the 2.4GHz band (the 2.4 GHz tab). 20 MHz: 802.11n clients operate at 20MHz channels.
  • Page 121 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Available on the 2.4 GHz tab. The 802.11b and 802.11g protection function is used to minimize collisions between devices of your wireless network. Select a value from the drop-down list.
  • Page 122 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The number of beacon frames between sending DTIM messages DTIM period (messages notifying on broadcast or multicast transmission). The time interval (in seconds) between keep alive checks of wireless Station Keep Alive devices from your WLAN.

  • Page 123: Mac Filter

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual MAC Filter On the Wi-Fi / MAC Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN.
  • Page 124 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 100. The window for adding a rule for the MAC filter. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Frequency band From the drop-down list, select a band of the wireless network.
  • Page 125 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual After creating the rules you need to configure the filtering modes. To open the basic or additional wireless network for the devices which MAC addresses are specified on this page and to close the wireless network for all other devices, in the section corresponding to the band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), left-click the line of the wireless network.

  • Page 126: Roaming

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Roaming On the Wi-Fi / Roaming page, you can enable the function of smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients. This function is designed for wireless networks based on several access points or routers. If the function is enabled for all access points (routers) which establish a wireless network, then wireless clients will always connect to the device with the highest signal level.
  • Page 127 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Move the switch to the right in order to use multicast traffic for service data exchange between access points (routers). This setting is needed if the devices which support the smart adjustment function are located in different subnets.

  • Page 128: Advanced

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Advanced In this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router: create or edit VLANs • enable and configure the SNMP agent of the router • add name servers •...

  • Page 129: Vlan

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual VLAN On the Advanced / VLAN page, you can edit existing and create new virtual networks (VLAN), e.g., for distinguishing traffic or specifying additional WAN interfaces. By default, 2 VLANs are created in the router's system.
  • Page 130 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To create a new VLAN, click the ADD button ( Figure 103. The page for adding a VLAN. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Name A name for the VLAN for easier identification.
  • Page 131 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The type of the VLAN. Untagged NAT: The VLAN of this type is an external • connection with address translation. It is mostly used to transmit untagged traffic.

  • Page 132: Snmp

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual SNMP On the Advanced / SNMP page, you can enable and configure the SNMP agent of the router. The SNMP agent is a service which sends data on the state and settings of the device where is it enabled to the SNMP manager (the network management system of your ISP or system administrator).
  • Page 133 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual After specifying the needed parameters, click the APPLY button. In order to disable the SNMP agent, in the Configuration section, move the Enable SNMP switch to the left and click the APPLY button.
  • Page 134 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select a required encryption method from the drop-down list or leave the None value if encryption is not required. The list is Encryption protocol displayed if the MD5 or SHA value is selected from the Authentication protocol drop-down list.

  • Page 135: Dns

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the Advanced / DNS page, you can add DNS servers to the system. Figure 106. The Advanced / DNS page. DNS servers are used to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet (as a rule, they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator).
  • Page 136 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To remove a DNS server from the page, click the Delete icon ( ) in the line of the address and then click the APPLY button. If needed, you can add your own address resource record. To do this, click the ADD button ( ) in the Hosts section.

  • Page 137: Ddns

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual DDNS On the Advanced / DDNS page, you can define parameters of the DDNS service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses. Figure 108. The Advanced / DDNS page.
  • Page 138 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual After specifying the needed parameters, click the SAVE button. To edit parameters of the existing DDNS service, select the relevant line in the table. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the SAVE button.

  • Page 139: Ports Settings

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Ports Settings On the Advanced / Ports Settings page, you can configure or disable autonegotiation of speed and duplex mode or manually configure speed and duplex mode for each Ethernet port of the router.
  • Page 140 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 111. The window for changing the settings of the router's port. In the opened window, specify the needed parameters: Parameter Description Speed Data transfer mode. Select the Auto value to enable autonegotiation.
  • Page 141 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Flow control Move the switch to the right to enable the flow control function for the port. Symmetric flow control Move the switch to the left to disable the flow control function for the port.

  • Page 142: Redirect

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Redirect On the Advanced / Redirect page, you can enable notifications on the reason of the Internet connection failure. Notifications will be displayed in the browser window when a user is attempting to open a web site on the Internet.

  • Page 143: Routing

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Routing On the Advanced / Routing page, you can specify static (fixed) routes. Figure 113. The Advanced / Routing page. To specify a new route, click the ADD button ( Figure 114.
  • Page 144 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Protocol An IP version. From the drop-down list, select an interface (connection) through which the device will communicate with the remote network. If you...

  • Page 145: Tr-069 Client

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual TR-069 Client On the Advanced / TR-069 Client page, you can configure the router for communication with a remote Auto Configuration Server (ACS). The TR-069 client is used for remote monitoring and management of the device.
  • Page 146 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Inform Settings Move the switch to the right so the router may send reports (data on the device and network statistics) to the ACS. Interval Specify the time period (in seconds) between sending reports.

  • Page 147: Upnp Igd

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual UPnP IGD On the Advanced / UPnP IGD page, you can enable the UPnP IGD protocol. The router uses the UPnP IGD protocol for automatic configuration of its parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router.

  • Page 148: Udpxy

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual UDPXY On the Advanced / UDPXY page, you can allow the router to use the built-in UDPXY application. The UDPXY application transforms UDP traffic into HTTP traffic. This application allows devices which cannot receive UDP streams to access stream video.
  • Page 149 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To access the status page of the application, click the Status link. Figure 118. The UDPXY application status page. Page 149 of 197...

  • Page 150: Igmp

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual IGMP On the Advanced / IGMP page, you can allow the router to use IGMP. IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for some applications, e.g., for streaming video, more...

  • Page 151: Alg/Passthrough

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual ALG/Passthrough On the Advanced / ALG/Passthrough page, you can allow the router to use RTSP, enable the SIP ALG and PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP/IPsec pass through functions. SIP is used for creating, modifying, and terminating communication sessions. This protocol allows telephone calls via the Internet.
  • Page 152 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual The following elements are available on the page: Parameter Description Move the switch to the right to enable SIP. Such a setting allows using the SIP ALG function. This function allows VoIP traffic to pass through the NAT-enabled router.

  • Page 153: Ipsec

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual IPsec On the Advanced / IPsec page, you can configure VPN tunnels based on IPsec protocol. IPsec is a protocol suite for securing IP communications. Figure 121. The Advanced / IPsec page.
  • Page 154 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To create a new tunnel, click the ADD button ( ) in the Tunnels section. Setting for both devices which establish the tunnel should be the same. Figure 122. The page for adding an IPsec tunnel. The General Settings section.
  • Page 155 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select an identification method for the local host (router) from the drop-down list: Address: The local host is identified by its IP address. • Local identifier FQDN: The local host is identified by its domain name. The •...
  • Page 156 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A number of DPD messages that were sent to check the status of a The maximum remote host and left unanswered. By default, the value 3 is specified.
  • Page 157 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The lifetime of IKE-SA keys in seconds. After the specified period it is required to renegotiate the keys. The value specified in this field IKE-SA lifetime should exceed the value specified in the IPsec-SA lifetime field.
  • Page 158 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 124. The page for adding an IPsec tunnel. The window for adding a tunneled network. In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Local network A local subnet IP address and mask.

  • Page 159: Firewall

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router: add rules for IP filtering • create virtual servers • define a DMZ • configure the MAC filter •...
  • Page 160 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 126. The page for adding a rule for IP filtering. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Settings Move the switch to the right to enable the rule.
  • Page 161 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A protocol for network packet transmission. Select a value from the Protocol drop-down list. An IP version to which the rule will be applied. Select the relevant IP version value from the drop-down list.
  • Page 162 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A port of the source IP address. You can specify one port, several Source port ports separated by a comma, or a range of ports separated by a colon.

  • Page 163: Virtual Servers

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Virtual Servers On the Firewall / Virtual Servers page, you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the local area network. Figure 127. The Firewall / Virtual Servers page.
  • Page 164 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 128. The page for adding a virtual server. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description General Settings A name for the virtual server for easier identification. You can Name specify any name.
  • Page 165 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A protocol that will be used by the new virtual server. Select a value Protocol from the drop-down list. Move the switch to the right in order to let the users of the router's...

  • Page 166: Dmz

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual A DMZ is a host or network segment located “between” internal (local) and external (global) networks. In the router, the DMZ implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from the external network to a specified host of the internal network.

  • Page 167: Mac Filter

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual MAC Filter On the Firewall / MAC Filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN. Figure 130. The Firewall / MAC Filter page. Select the needed action from the drop-down list in the Default mode section to configure filtering for all devices of the router's network.
  • Page 168 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Move the switch to the right to enable the rule. Enable rule Move the switch to the left to disable the rule.

  • Page 169: Url Filter

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual URL Filter On the Firewall / URL Filter page, you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites. Figure 132. The Firewall / URL Filter page. To enable the URL filter, in the General Settings section, move the Enable switch to the right,...

  • Page 170: Remote Access

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Remote Access On the Firewall / Remote Access page, you can configure access to the web-based interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow access to the router from the external network, create relevant rules.
  • Page 171 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description From the drop-down list, select an interface (WAN connection) through which remote access to the router will operate. Leave the Interface Automatic value to allow remote access to operate through all created WAN connections.

  • Page 172: System

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual System In this menu you can do the following: change the password used to access the router's settings • restore the factory default settings • create a backup of the router's configuration •...

  • Page 173: Configuration

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Configuration On the System / Configuration page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET,...
  • Page 174 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To change the web-based interface language, select the needed value from the Language drop- down list. The following buttons are also available on the page: Control Description Click the button to restore the factory default settings. Also you can...

  • Page 175: Firmware Update

    To enable the automatic check for firmware updates, in the Remote Update section, move the Check for updates automatically switch to the right and click the APPLY SETTINGS button. By default, in the Remote server URL field, the D-Link update server address (fwupdate.dlink.ru) is specified.

  • Page 176: Local Update

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Local Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router locally, follow the next steps: 1.

  • Page 177: Remote Update

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Remote Update Attention! Do not turn off the router before the firmware update is completed. This may cause the device breakdown. To update the firmware of the router remotely, follow the next steps: 1.

  • Page 178: Log

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the System / Log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 137. The System / Log page. The Settings tab.
  • Page 179 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Logging Select a type of logging from the drop-down list. Local: The system log is stored in the router's memory. When • this value is selected, the Server and Port fields are not displayed.
  • Page 180 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To view the system log, go to the Log tab. Figure 138. The System / Log page. The Log tab. To view the latest system events, click the REFRESH button.

  • Page 181: Ping

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Ping On the System / Ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility. The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies.
  • Page 182 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 140. The System / Ping page. The additional settings window. In the opened window, in the Packet size field, specify the volume of data sent in a request. In the Waiting for response field, specify the response waiting period in seconds.

  • Page 183: Traceroute

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Traceroute On the System / Traceroute page, you can determine the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility. Figure 141. The System / Traceroute page. To determine the route, enter the name or IP address of a host in the Host field. If the route should be determined using IPv6, move the IPv6 switch to the right.
  • Page 184 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To specify additional settings, click the MORE SETTINGS button. Figure 142. The System / Traceroute page. The additional settings window. In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters:...

  • Page 185: Telnet

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Telnet On the System / Telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN. By default, access is disabled. Figure 143. The System / Telnet page.

  • Page 186: System Time

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual System Time On the System / System Time page, you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet.
  • Page 187 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To enable the router to automatically adjust to daylight saving time, move the Daylight saving time switch to the right. From the Daylight saving time zone drop-down list, select the time zone that will be used during summer time and specify the needed values in the Beginning of daylight saving time and End of daylight saving time sections.

  • Page 188: Yandex.dns

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Yandex.DNS This menu is designed to configure the Yandex.DNS service. Yandex.DNS is a web content filtering service which provides the DNS server, protects a computer against malicious web sites, and blocks access to adult web sites.
  • Page 189 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the service is enabled, the Default Mode section is displayed on the page. Select the needed choice of the radio button to configure filtering for all devices of the router's network.

  • Page 190: Devices And Rules

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Devices and Rules On the Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page, you can specify a filtering mode for each device separately. Figure 146. The Yandex.DNS / Devices and Rules page.
  • Page 191 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual In the opened window, you can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description The MAC address of a device from the router's LAN. You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router's LAN at the MAC address moment.

  • Page 192: Operation Guidelines

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Operation Guidelines User Manual CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES Safety Rules and Conditions Please carefully read this section before installation and connection of the device. Make sure that the power adapter and cables are not damaged. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents.

  • Page 193: Wireless Installation Considerations

    RF noise in your home or office. To maximize your wireless range, follow the guidelines below. 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DIR-806A device and other network devices to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless network range by 3- 90 feet (1-30 meters).

  • Page 194: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual CHAPTER 6. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Third Generation Access Category Advanced Encryption Standard Access Point Address Resolution Protocol BPSK Binary Phase-shift Keying BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier Complementary Code Keying CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol...
  • Page 195 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Identifier Internet Gateway Device IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol Internet Key Exchange IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity Internet Protocol IPTV Internet Protocol Television...
  • Page 196 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual Push Button Configuration Perfect Forward Secrecy Personal Identification Number Power over Ethernet Point-to-Point Protocol pppd Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon PPPoE Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet PPTP Point-to-point tunneling protocol Pre-shared key PIN Unlock Key...
  • Page 197 DIR-806A AC750 Wi-Fi Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Universal Access Method User Datagram Protocol UPnP Universal Plug and Play Uniform Resource Locator Universal Serial Bus VLAN Virtual Local Area Network Virtual Private Network VRID...

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