Dir 615 Beeline firmware. Setting up a router to work with the Internet

Most users have a local network at home with Internet access. As a rule, to create a “mesh”, inexpensive routers are used - Entry Level - from the segment entry level. Similar routers include D-Link models Dir 615. Let's take a closer look at this device.

Network device Dir, supporting standard protocols PPPoE, PPTP/L2TP, IPv4/v6, is a simple router for building a home local network both in wired mode and via wi-fi.

The main characteristics of the Dir model 615 router are the same as most routers in this segment.

Features include

• DHCP server support,
• additional network protection,
• dynamic DNS,
• connection to the provider's VPN server, firewall
• and many others, which will be discussed below.

It can be controlled using a mobile device running Android or iOS.

Appearance

The Dir equipment is a small box with rounded corners. The body is black. At the top there are two antennas for the Wi-Fi network. On back side posted: WAN port for connecting a network cable from the provider, four LAN ports for connecting devices to one local network.

Connection and preparation for work

To prepare for operation and launch of the D-Link router, all necessary parts are included in the package. First, unpack the box with the equipment, take it out and connect the power cable. The next step is to carry out preliminary configuration for its operation with the Internet.

Settings

Connecting a D-Link router to the World Wide Web is done in two ways: automatic and manual. Most often, settings are carried out according to the first scenario, but there are situations when manual configuration is required.

The workstation is pre-prepared: it indicates the receipt of an IP address in automatic mode. This is checked as follows.

Automatic setup

In automatic mode, the user performs minimal settings for the D-Link Dir model 615. The main work is done for him by the “Settings Wizard”. The program is on the disk included with the D-Link version of Dir. After launching it, you need to specify your Internet service provider from the list of available ones. Then the user enters the credentials provided by the provider: login and password, and also comes up with New Password For wireless communication. Next, the “Wizard” will make the remaining settings independently and reboot the D-Link Dir device.

Connecting to the Internet manually using the example of some providers

Manual configuration of the D-Link Dir model is carried out through any available browser. First you need network cable connect the equipment to workstation. The next step is to find out the IP address of the D-Link Dir router. It is usually located at the bottom of the equipment:

The manufacturer offers two options for the user to choose from.

The user opens the main window for setting up the “Link” of the Dir-615 model. Since it is necessary to configure a Wi-Fi router depending on the Internet service provider, we will consider this process using the example of the most well-known providers.

Dom.ru

Set the parameters on Dir-615A as indicated above. The login and password are taken from the agreement with the Internet service provider.

Rostelecom

Settings D-Link modem Dir for Rostelecom is identical to the previous provider, since the same Internet access protocol is used.

The only difference is the fields for entering the username and password. Each provider provides unique names. In all other respects it is a complete coincidence.

"Beeline"

The Beeline service provider uses a different protocol for connection - L2TP. To use it, you must have a supervisor VPN servers on the provider side, the possibility operating system user to support the tunneling function in VPN connections. Support available on all operating systems Windows family not lower than Vista.

1. Go to the WAN menu, then fill in the following fields:
2. Connection type – L2TP + “Dynamic IP”.
3. The “Username” and “Password” fields are filled out in accordance with the Beeline agreement.
4. After entering the data, the information must be saved and D-Link Dir must be reloaded.

NetByNet

Reminder on how to set up wifi router D-Link for the NetByNet provider is almost no different from the configurations of the Dom.ru provider.

To bind the router's MAC address to the provider, you must specify it. Click the icon highlighted in red in the screenshot:

In the “Username” and “Password” fields, enter the data from the agreement with the Internet service provider NetByNet.

Backup connection via 3G, 4G

The Dir router does not have a backup Internet connection function via 3G and 4G USB modems.

Wireless network

Setting up wi-fi on Dir is done in the Wi-Fi section:

The next step is to look at how to "on a D-Link router. To do this, click the “Change” button and go to protecting the wireless connection.

Mode network protection set to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKmixed. In the line "Key PSK encryption» Come up with your own password for the wireless network. The rules are standard: at least 8 characters, Latin numbers and letters, mixed with special characters. Leave the encryption mode TKIP+AES, and the protection key update period unchanged. If you need to change the password for Dir for Wi-Fi, the same method applies.

After all the changes made, you need to save and reboot the D-Link router. This completes the Wi-Fi setup on Dir.

Configuration in repeater (repeater), amplifier, adapter or access point mode

Network device Dir supports different modes functioning: repeater, amplifier, adapter, access point. Instructions for D-Link Dir version 615 on mode selection and configuration will be given in separate articles.

More detailed information about connection modes network device posted on the official website of the manufacturer.

IPTV

Configuring the D-Link Dir wi-fi router to work with IPTV is quite simple. First of all, connect the set-top box to the TV, and use a network cable to any connector on the D-Link network device.

After that apply changes made by clicking the “Change” button.

Individual user connection settings

The network device does not support any individual settings.

Additionally configurable DNS server to Dir depending on the city of residence. To do this, go to the “Advanced” section, then “Name Servers”. For manual mode check the box “Manually”:

In the “Name servers” field, enter the values ​​of the client’s city of residence. This data is taken from the provider’s official website or found out when calling hotline provider.

Security settings (antivirus, firewall)

On D-Link Dir, the manufacturer has built in a firewall that protects the home station from network attacks or hacking from outside. For correct settings firewall requires some knowledge. If the user does not understand how the firewall works, you should contact a company specialist.

The second point of defense is the creation virtual servers helping to guide through them network traffic to a different IP address. If there is a network attack, such a server will help pass it to a non-existent host, and the rest of the equipment will continue to function normally:

To create, you need to click the “Add” button and set the parameters of the future server:

After creation, click the “Edit” button to confirm creation. This completes the initial firewall configuration.

Installation parental controls on D-Link Dir is done in the “Control” section, then “URL filters”:

There are two options to choose from: block access only to specified addresses or deny access to all sites except those listed below. If you only need to leave a few sites for your child, best choice there will be a second function. Add the necessary sites to the exclusion list and block the rest.

Changing the function of the buttons

It is not possible to change the functions of the buttons available on Dir equipment.

Setting up the printer

The 615 from D-Link Dir does not support direct USB printer connectivity. But through it the user is able to connect to a network printer.

Setting up DLNA on the router

D-Link Dir equipment does not have a built-in DLNA server. It is used only as an intermediate link in the DLNA server chain running on the PC and the final media device.

Setting up a VPN server

Model 615 from the manufacturer D-Link Dir does not support the VPN server function. It is only capable of connecting to VPN servers of providers using the PPTP or L2TP protocol.

Setting up a torrent client on the router

D-link Dir does not support a built-in torrent client; it only works with standard external programs.

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

• The most common errors that a user sometimes encounters when working with D-link Dir model 615 are related to the lack of Internet access. The first step to start with in such cases is to reboot the network device.
• If this does not help, you should carefully check the cables to which you are connected. D-link router Dir. Possibly present physical damage, worth replacing faulty cable to another. You also need to go to the router itself and check its network configurations for the Internet.
• If none of the above helps, it is recommended to call a specialist, and also contact the provider’s technical support services; the Internet access parameters may have been changed.

Firmware update

Like any network device, Dir version 615 also supports updating its firmware. This procedure is called “firmware update”. There are several ways to do this. Timely update allows you to avoid errors that may occur when working with a network device, adds new functions or expands the capabilities of current ones.

In addition to the new version, the manufacturer D-link also offers an archive of previous ones ( Old folder), beta versions, that is, those that are in the testing stage (Beta folder).

Via web interface

The first option is to use the web interface. To do this, go to the main menu of the router through the browser, left-click on the current firmware version:

The user will be prompted to specify the file to update. You must select the file with the extension .bin downloaded from the manufacturer’s FTP server. Next, click the “Update” button and wait until the update process is completed. At the end of the procedure, the network device will definitely reboot; this is necessary for the router to work with the new version of the hardware revision.

The latest firmware versions have a built-in module automatic update. Now there is no need to search for updates yourself, Dir will do everything itself. The only thing you need to do is confirm your consent to update the software.

Via mobile application

The manufacturer has released the D-Link Click’n’Connect mobile application. With its help, the phone is connected to router Dir. Click’n’Connect fully configures D-Link to suit your “needs” and updates current version hardware revision. It has a built-in module automatic check updates.

The list of compatible models is in the application itself in Google stores, Apple.

Download the application and run it on your own mobile device. A list will appear on the screen available networks. Must select desired point access. Once connected to D-Link, the app will automatically check for updates. If there are any available, it will offer to download it and start the update process. The user just needs to confirm his consent and then wait for the process to complete.

This is the hardware revision update for wireless wi-fi router D-Link Dir via mobile app is complete.

Via USB device

The D-Link Dir model does not have a built-in USB port; therefore, software updates via flash media are not possible.

Resetting the router to factory settings

If for some reason the router stops working, for example, setting up Wi-Fi on the Deer of the D-Link-615 model was unsuccessful, the router stopped distributing the wireless network, you should reset it to the factory firmware.

The easiest way is to use Reset button located on the back of the equipment. Just press and hold it for 10-15 seconds. By the blinking of the indicator lights, it will be clear that the reset was successful and D-Link has returned to the factory configuration.

Conclusion

The article informed how to connect a D-Link router model Dir to a PC and configure Internet access on it. Here's a description additional features: firewall, dynamic DNS server and others. In general terms It tells what to do if a malfunction of this model occurs.

Pros

• D-Link Dir is budget model, which stably maintains a connection to the Internet and distributes a wireless network within the range of the antenna. Correct configuration The firewall protects the provider's subscriber from external network attacks, and support for the WPA2 protocol puts a barrier to hacking the Wi-Fi network.
• In new versions of the built-in software There is an automatic update function. This allows the client not to waste time on updating; just go to the main menu of the network device. If the manufacturer's website has latest version firmware, it is easy to start the automatic update process.
• There is support for this model mobile application D-Link - Click'n'Connect - from the manufacturer. It is available for Android platforms and Apple.

Cons

The disadvantages include the router casing, made of budget material. And also there is no support for some functions, these are:

• DLNA server;
• torrent client;
• VPN server;
• USB connector.

Some buyers complain about the lack of high-quality fastening.

In this article we will talk about the D-Link 615 DIR router, configuration and features. Now you can find several versions of this modem, but their operating process is the same. Therefore, no one should have any problems with the setup. She doesn't have any unique systems. All the tips and recommendations described below can be called universal.

Router capabilities

Before you set up your router, you need to understand all its capabilities and features. Maximum speed devices - 100 Mbit per second. The network with wired connection. Dot Wi-Fi access works with more high speed- 300 Mbit per second. The device operates with world-famous technology - IPTV. Owners will not be able to use the device as a print server, since it does not have additional port USB. It is also prohibited to connect a 3G modem to it. Otherwise, it could transmit 3G and GSM Internet to the router.

Set

The equipment of the device is ordinary, nothing stands out. There is a router itself, twisted pair(1 m, received crimped ends), power supply, as well as documents that make it easier to use the device. If necessary complete guide, then you can download it from the official website of the company.

Preliminary data

You need to configure the D-Link 615 DIR by specifying the data that is necessary to provide the Internet directly from the provider. It is because of this that the contract concluded with him should be studied for more detailed understanding. It must indicate the network address, connection, login and password. If they are not specified in the documents, then they should be clarified in service center provider. They must be recorded and retained as long as the consumer uses these services. This will reduce the time it takes to set up the router in case of further failures.

Temporary connection

The D-Link 615 DIR router must be configured either on a desktop computer or on a laptop. It is best if the technology is a device that does not change its location. In this case, you need to connect the router temporarily. What needs to be done to make the settings?

• The computer and router must be turned off.
• You need to connect the network device cable to the power supply, and its other end to the router.
• Next you need to take the interface wire. It must be connected to the computer and any port of the router called LAN.

This is how a temporary connection is made.

Enabling and setting

Continuing to configure the D-Link 615 DIR for Ufanet or another provider, you need to turn it on along with the computer. Next, you should open your browser and enter the network address in any search engine. It often takes the form of two three-digit numbers, followed by 0 and 1, separated by a dot: 192.168.0.1. Next, you need to press “Enter” and wait for the connection. A menu will pop up in which you need to specify your login and password. This information is in the contract. Basically they are standard and the same: admin. After entering, the router control panel will open. You need to find the “Advanced Settings” menu. In them, the user is interested in the “System” item. There you should find a menu responsible for the language, in which you can change it to Russian. After clicking the “Save” button, the changes will take effect. Those who speak excellent English can this recommendation skip. As a rule, when setting up D-Link 615 DIR for Beeline, the process is so easy that the entire interface is understandable in a foreign language.

Next, you should go back to “Advanced Options”. There you are interested in the WAN menu. This is where you can set all the parameters prescribed by the provider. It's about about a constant or changing network address, connection type, login and password for working with the signal. After specifying them, you need to save the data and go to the menu wireless network. It is necessary to configure all parameters: name, encryption, login and password of the access point. Next you will need to save the changes and exit the control panel.

Transfer to a permanent location

Of course, many are interested in the fact of how to configure a router not according to a temporary scheme, but according to a permanent one. Necessary network wire, which is issued by your provider, connect to the WAN connector. All other cables - to LAN ports. The power supply should be connected to an outlet, and the other end of the cord should be connected to the router. Next, you need to wait for the network device to turn on and boot. How to understand? The Energy indicator will stop flashing. Next D-Link setup 615 DIR is not needed for Rostelecom and other providers. The user should only test the computer's network.

Twisted pair test

How to connect the router itself has already been described, but all the manipulations do not end there. You need to set up a connection to your router. To do this, after turning on the computer, go to the “Control Panel”. There will be a “Network Connection” menu. Opening the options in this section, it is necessary to activate the function responsible for obtaining the access point address automatically. Just re-save and open the browser.

Wireless connection

The above has already described how to configure and connect the router. Now we need to consider how exactly to get a working wireless network.

To do this, you need to find on any device (laptop, tablet, phone) the menu responsible for receiving the Internet signal, turn on Wi-Fi. Next, you should run a network search and find the one that was created when setting up the router. After specifying your login and password, you need to try to access the Internet through a browser. Opening home page and check the connection.

IPTV technology

Any modern router uses IPTV technology. Why is it needed and how does it function? Thanks to the Internet and special equipment this technology Allows you to display channels on your TV. To connect the set-top box and router to the screen, a special port on the device and twisted pair cable are used. It is necessary to carry out it correctly IPTV setup on D-Link 615 DIR.

It was described above how to access the control panel. It is on this recommendation that you should go there again to configure the software. In the menu that opens, the user goes to the IP-TV section. When you select it, the settings wizard will automatically launch. It will ask for the port to which the set-top box is connected. An image of the available connectors will be displayed on the screen; just click on the one you need using a standard manipulator.

If the provider uses virtual networks To transmit a TV signal, you should do additional settings. It’s worth going to the VLAN tab. In it you need to configure a group of ports that have received a transparent type; to it you need to add a physical D-Link 615 DIR connector that works with the set-top box. You should save the settings and exit the browser.

Software update

When finishing setting up your router, you should definitely check for software updates. How can I tell which version is installed? It is written on the box and on the router itself. If this method of finding out is not clear, then you can go to the control panel and look in the right corner. The version will be indicated at the top next to the company logo D-Link firmware 615 DIR. The setup then happens quite quickly.

Then you need to look at the manufacturer’s official website by going to the “Search” menu. You can find update information using this section. If this option is not suitable, then you should pay attention to the drop-down list of all available modems from the company. In it you need to select the name of the router being described. There will be a “Downloads” item, which describes new version software and a link to download it.

• How to set up D-link router DIR-615? I recently purchased this device and I just can’t configure anything. The issue, of course, is most likely me, since before this router I had similar devices there wasn't at all. In short, I won’t lie, I can’t even enter the router settings, I type in Opera browser address 192.168.0.1 and exits white page. The router was connected to a desktop computer with installed Windows 7. I also have a laptop that I want to connect to the router via Wi-Fi. Elena.

• Hello admin, here’s a question: how to configure a D-link DIR-615 router if I have Home Internet from Beeline and also Beeline TV? I'll explain everything in order. A month ago I decided to connect the Internet and Home TV - Beeline. I called Beeline and submitted a request. The craftsmen came and pulled the Internet provider cable from the corridor and connected it to some black box (which turned out to be an outdated 5-port switch) D-link DES-1005A and this switch was connected using LAN cable with my computer, and the Internet appeared on it. Next, we connected a set-top box to my TV, which in turn was also connected to the DES-1005A switch using another network cable. Home digital television appeared. All this would be good, but we also have a laptop. Due to my lack of computer education, I thought that the D-link DES-1005A switch could distribute Wi-Fi, but in your comment you explained to me that this is not so and it cannot distribute any Wi-Fi. The D-link DES-1005A switch has been out of production for a long time and cannot do anything at all except create a regular wired local network. So my question is, if I want to have Wi-Fi, does that mean I will have to buy a router as well? I called Beeline for a consultation, they immediately began to offer me their branded Beeline router, and as they say in support, only with it they guarantee normal work Internet.

Tell me, how to configure the D-link DIR-615 router with everything that I have now? Or better yet, I’ll ask differently: - Can I replace the outdated D-link DES-1005A switch with a D-link DIR-615 router? Anatoly.

How to set up a D-link DIR-615 router

First of all, let's connect our router correctly. We will connect the one carried out by your provider local cable Internet to the WAN port on the router, everything is visible on the screenshot, it says internet, and the router and your desktop computer connect each other with a network cable (in our case blue) via LAN port No. 1.

Firmware update for D-link DIR-615 router

Secondly - update the router firmware D-link DIR-615. According to my observations, almost all D-link DIR-615 routers on sale have outdated version firmware 1.0.0. A new firmware version 1.0.18 for our router has been posted on the official D-Link website. WITH new firmware the router will work more stable, the interface will be more beautiful, and most importantly, the settings now include the ability to configure Internet television.

Let's go to the D-link website, as you can see, there are two firmware versions for hardware revisions K1 and K2,

Determining which firmware you need is very simple. On back side our router has a sticker and on it all the information about our router: serial number, MAC address and revision. As you can see, I have K1.

In order to flash our router and configure it, we go to its settings, to do this we need to type the numbers 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of any browser and press Enter. If after this you do not see a window for entering your login and password to enter the router settings, then you need to clear the browser cache, or reinstall the browser completely, or try using a different browser.
We type the numbers 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser and press Enter, a window for entering login and password appears, by default they are admin and admin.

You will immediately be prompted to change the simple password you are using to another one. To prevent your Wi-Fi neighbors from accessing the settings of our router, enter a new password and confirm the change. And here we are in the main settings window of the D-link DIR-615 router, there are blue buttons on a white background, after changing the firmware the settings interface will change to a more convenient and beautiful one.
Select the Configure manually button,

An explorer window will open, select the file with the firmware

And click Open, Update.

The software is being updated. Opens new interface D-link DIR-615 router settings. Enter login admin and password, then change the password to a more complex one.

Friends, before setting up the D-link DIR-615 router, let’s leave it alone for five minutes. We need to make some minor adjustments to our operating system.
In Windows XP. Start - Control Panel - Network connections- Local Area Connection - Properties - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Properties - and .

In Windows 7 and Windows 8. Go to Properties - Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and set the setting Obtain an IP address automatically And Obtain DNS server address automatically.
Now let's return to our router. So, entered the username admin and password,

Celebrating L2TP + Dynamic IP.

Enter your username. Password. Password confirmation. VPN server address tp.internet.beeline.ru. Apply. Next.

Apply.

Setting up the router proceeds to Wi-Fi settings.

Router.

Network authentication. Select Secure Network. We come up with a Security Key and Next.

For example, I connected Home TV - Beeline to router port No. 4, select it with the left mouse and Next.

If you don’t have Home TV - Beeline, you can skip this step. Save.

Step 1 of 7
Connect the cable that our installers installed in your apartment to the Internet port, and connect your computer to any of the LAN ports. You can also connect your PC to the router wirelessly, but at the initial setup stage it is better to use a cable.

Step 2 of 7
Enter in address bar 192.168.0.1 and press Enter. A window will appear asking you to enter your username and password to access the router. In the User Name field, enter admin and leave the Password field blank. Click the Log In button.

Step 3 of 7
In the Setup section, select Internet Setup and click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button.

Step 4 of 7

My Internet Connection is - select Russia L2TP (Dual Accsess), go down below.

Mark the Dynamic IP line with a circle, and enter tp.internet.beeline.ru in the Server IP/Name field. L2TP Account - enter your login, L2TP password - enter your password. MTU - this field must be set to 1400.Connection mode select- select Always from the list. Click the Save Settings button.

Step 5 of 7
Wait until the router saves the settings and reboots, this usually takes 1-2 minutes. After booting, the router will establish a connection automatically.

Step 6 of 7
Select the Setup section and then Wireless Setup. Click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button.

Step 7 of 7
In order to protect your network from strangers, you need to set a password to access it.

In the Wi-Fi Protected Setup section, uncheck the Enable line. Go to the Wireless Network Settings section. Check the box next to Enable Wireless and select Always from the list; in the Wireless Network Name field, enter the name of your wireless network, for example My_WiFi. Select 802.11 Mode from the Mixed list, check the box next to Enable Auto Channel Scan. Channel Width - select from list Auto 20/40 MHz. Visibility Status - place a circle next to the Visible line. Let's go lower.

Now we need to protect our wireless network from unscrupulous neighbors, hackers and other bad people. To do this, in the Security Mode section, select WPA Personal. Go down to the WPA section, WPA Mode - select Auto (WPA or WPA2). Clipher Type - TKIP and AES. Group Key Update Interval - leave 3600. In the Pre-Shared Key field, enter the password to access your wireless network, please note that the password should not be shorter than 8 characters, and also not contain Cyrillic. Click the Save Settings button. Wait until the router reboots and you can start using the wireless network.

In order to configure the router for the service Digital television, you need:

1. Go to Advanced section and select Advanced Network.

2. Check the boxes next to Enable UPnP and Enable Multicast Streams. Now you can connect the set-top box to the router and watch TV.

Be careful when following the instructions in this section. In case of an error in the actions, a visit to the service center will be required to restore the device.

It is recommended to flash the router by connecting the cable from the PC to any of the LAN ports. When flashing a router via Wi-Fi, there is a risk of getting an inoperative device that can only be restored in a service center, or cannot be restored at all.

Step 2 of 4
Type 192.168.0.1 into your browser's address bar and press Enter. A window will appear asking you to enter your username and password to access the router. In the User Name field, enter admin and leave the Password field blank. Click the Log In button.

Step 3 of 4
Select the Maintenance section and select Firmware Update.

Step 4 of 4
In the Firmware Upgrade section, click the Browse button and select the firmware file. Click the Upload button. Wait while the router updates its firmware, this usually takes up to 5 minutes. The firmware has been updated.