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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 th 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. This 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 real time 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 unwelcome

guests who try to access your wireless network, and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app or

browser.

The D-Link DIR-862L is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n while

staying backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-862L 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 802.11ac technology and equipped with four internal

antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive

applications. The DIR-862L also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switch that connects wired devices to enjoy

lag-free Internet 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, bandwidth intensive applications like video streaming could

pause or delay. With D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple

data streams.

The DIR-862L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it over a wireless network

or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensures 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 making it the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office.

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• Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking

- The DIR-868L can provide up to a full 1750Mbps* wireless connection

with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to

allow separation of traffic so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such as video streaming, online

gaming, and real-time audio, without affecting low-priority traffic like email and web surfing.

• Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices

- The DIR-862L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/g/n

standards, 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:

•

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.

•

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions

- The DIR-862L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports

multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-862L can securely access

corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-862L 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 Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. The Internet LED will start to blink.

3

LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect Gigabit 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.

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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.

2

Internet LED

A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, a cable is connected but the

router can not communicate with the Internet.

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