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D-Link DIR-820 User Manual

D-Link DIR-820
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User Manual
DIR-820
AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
October 2021

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D-Link DIR-820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandD-Link
ModelDIR-820
CategoryWireless Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

Contents and Audience

Manual's purpose and intended audience.

Conventions

Explains manual's notation and formatting conventions.

Document Structure

Outlines the structure and content of each chapter.

Chapter 2. Overview

General Information

Provides a general overview of the DIR-820 router's capabilities.

Specifications

Details the hardware and software specifications of the router.

Product Appearance

Describes the physical appearance of the router, including panels and LEDs.

Delivery Package

Lists the items included in the router's packaging.

Chapter 3. Installation and Connection

Before You Begin

Prerequisites and important information before starting installation.

Connecting to PC

Steps to connect the router to a PC and obtain an IP address automatically.

Connecting to Web-based Interface

How to access the router's configuration interface via a web browser.

Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface

Initial Configuration Wizard

Guides the user through the initial setup of the router.

Selecting Operation Mode

Allows choosing the router's functional mode (Router, AP, Repeater, Client).

Changing LAN IPv4 Address

How to modify the router's IP address for the local network.

Wi-Fi Client

Configures the router to act as a Wi-Fi client to connect to another network.

Configuring WAN Connection

Sets up the internet connection parameters for the router.

Static IPv4 Connection

Configuration for a static IPv4 internet connection.

Static IPv6 Connection

Configuration for a static IPv6 internet connection.

PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection

Configures PPTP/L2TP connections with dynamic IP.

PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection

Configures PPTP/L2TP connections with static IP.

Configuring Wireless Network

Sets up the router's Wi-Fi network names and security.

Changing Web-based Interface Password

How to change the administrator password for the router's interface.

Statistics

Network Statistics

Displays statistics for WAN, LAN, and WLAN connections.

DHCP

Shows devices identified by hostname/MAC and their IP addresses.

Routing

Displays routing rules and tables, showing network paths.

Clients and Sessions

Lists connected wireless clients and their session details.

Connections Setup

WAN

Manages WAN connections, including creating and editing them.

Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection

Steps to create a new dynamic or static IPv4 WAN connection.

Creating PPPoE WAN Connection

Steps to create a PPPoE WAN connection.

Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection

Steps to create PPTP or L2TP WAN connections.

LAN

Configures the router's local network interface, including IP settings.

IPv4

Settings for the IPv4 local network interface.

IPv6

Settings for the IPv6 local network interface.

WAN Failover

Enables backup WAN connection for uninterrupted internet access.

Wi-Fi

Basic Settings

Configures fundamental wireless network parameters like SSID and security.

MAC Filter

Filters devices based on MAC addresses for network access control.

Roaming

Enables smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients for seamless roaming.

Advanced

VLAN

Manages Virtual Local Area Networks for traffic segmentation.

WAN Assignment

Assigns LAN ports as WAN ports and the WAN port as a LAN port.

SNMP

Configures the router's SNMP agent for network monitoring.

DNS

Manages DNS server settings for name resolution.

DDNS

Configures Dynamic DNS service to associate a domain name with dynamic IPs.

Ports Settings

Configures Ethernet port speed, duplex mode, and flow control.

Routing

Defines static routes for network traffic management.

ALG/Passthrough

Enables SIP ALG, RTSP, and various protocol passthrough functions.

Firewall

IP Filter

Creates and manages rules for filtering IP packets.

Virtual Servers

Creates virtual servers to redirect incoming Internet traffic.

DMZ

Configures a DMZ host for transferring requests from external networks.

MAC Filter

Configures MAC address filtering for devices on the LAN.

URL Filter

Restricts access to specific websites based on URLs.

Remote Access

Configures access to the router's web interface from external networks.

System

Configuration

Manages router settings like password, backup, reboot, and language.

Firmware Update

Updates the router's firmware locally or remotely.

Schedule

Configures scheduled tasks like auto-reboot or Wi-Fi filter changes.

Log

Manages system logs and sending them to a remote host.

Ping

Checks host availability using the ping utility.

Traceroute

Determines data transfer routes to a host using traceroute.

Telnet/SSH

Enables or disables access to the router via Telnet and SSH.

Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines

Safety Rules and Conditions

Important safety precautions and conditions for using the device.

Wireless Installation Considerations

Guidelines for optimal placement and performance of wireless connections.

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