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D-Link DIR-825 User Manual

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Product Overview

Package Contents

Note:

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-825 will cause damage and void the warranty

for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

DIR-825 Xtreme N® Dual Band Gigabit Router

Ethernet Cable

Two Detachable Antennas

Power Adapter

CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard

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Network.Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients

• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Web-based.Configuration.

Utility.Requirements

Computer.with.the.following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser.Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6 or higher

• Firefox 3.0 or higher

• Safari 3.0 or higher

• Chrome 2.0 or higher

Windows

®

.Users:

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the latest version.

CD.Installation.Wizard.

Requirements

Computer.with.the.following:

• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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Introduction

TOTAL.PERFORMANCE

Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/g/n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.

TOTAL.SECURITY

The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders.

TOTAL.COVERAGE

Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.

ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE

The D-Link Xtreme N® Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of

up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless

network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-825 router to a cable

or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality

of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet

experience.

EXTENDED.WHOLE.HOME.COVERAGE

Powered by Wireless N technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots.

The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a Wireless N

notebook

or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.

TOTAL.NETWORK.SECURITY

The Wireless N router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless

network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method,

regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from

across the Internet.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental

factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will

adversely affect wireless signal range.

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•.Faster.Wireless.Networking

- The DIR-825 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n

wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming,

online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of

wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.

•.Compatible.with.802±11a/g.Devices

- The DIR-825 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a

standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.

•.Advanced. Firewall. Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

•

Content.Filtering

- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain

Name.

•

Filter.Scheduling

- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of

hours or minutes.

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Secure.Multiple/Concurrent.Sessions

- The DIR-825 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports

multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-825 can securely access

corporate networks.

•.User-friendly.Setup.Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-825 lets you control what

information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s

server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental

factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will

adversely affect wireless signal range.

Features

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Hardware Overview

Connections

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LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and NAS.

2

Internet Port

The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.

3

USB Port

Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN and SharePort. SharePort

allows you to share a printer or storage device with your local network.

4

Power Button

Press the power button to power on and off.

5

Reset Button

Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.

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Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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