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Network.Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g 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 7 or higher

• Firefox 3.5 or higher

• Safari 4 or higher

• Chrome 8 or higher

Windows

®

.Users:

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the latest version.

mydlink.Requirements

• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)

• Android device (1.6 or higher)

• Computer with the following browser requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Firefox 3 or higher

• Safari 5 or higher

• Chrome 5 or higher

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

System Requirements

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Introduction

Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. The cloud-

enabled router can be configured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting

to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in realtime websites that are being visited with recent browser history

displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed

guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app

or browser.

The D-Link DIR-850L is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying

backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-850L to a Cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet

access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music,

videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with six internal antennas, this router

provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The

DIR-850L also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network

gaming and faster file transfers.

D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more flexibility to your network. With SharePort™ technology, you can

connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network

storage for everyone to share.

With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed

together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the

D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.

The DIR-850L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless

network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption

regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes Dual Active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks

from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office.

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•.Ultimate.Fast.Wireless.Networking

- The DIR-850L provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection in 2.4GHz band,

900Mbps wireless connection in 5GHz with other 802.11ac and draft 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 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds

3x faster than 802.11n.

•.Compatible.with.802±11a/g/n.Devices

- The DIR-850L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g

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

•.Advanced. Firewall. Features

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

management features including:

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Content.Filtering

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

Name.

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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-850L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports

multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-850L can securely access

corporate networks.

•.User-friendly.Setup.Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-850L 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 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac 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

1

USB Port

Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network.

2

WPS Button

Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.

3

LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.

4

Internet Port

Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.

5

Power Button

Press the power button to power on and off.

6

Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

7

Reset Button

Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings.

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LEDs

1

Power LED

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the

WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.

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Internet LED

A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the

router cannot connect to the Internet.

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