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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-868L => Topic started by: Papuz on May 22, 2014, 12:44:02 AM
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Hi everybody!
I've just buy a DIR-868L, and it looks good!
In my home I have a modem router WiFi (only) because I there's no way to get ADSL.
The pack (complete with modem and connection) is this one:
http://www.tim.it/prodotti/internet-pack-4g-per-6mesi
the modem is that one:
http://www.huaweidevice.it/device/huawei-e589-copy
Ok... I've tried to set bridge mode (as per D-link manual) removing DHCP and UPnP, but it doesn't work :(
I've put static address to the D-Link, tried to set the same WiFi connection (same name, same WPA, same Chanal) but no way.
Do you have any suggestions?
My intention was to set the D-Link as the main router of the house, and use the huawei only to go in internet from the D-Link. Do you think it is possible?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48135.0)
- What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
- Link>What Firmware (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=47512.0) version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
- What region are you located?
Did you use the Bridge mode feature see here?
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53989.msg212805#msg212805 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53989.msg212805#msg212805)
It's recommended to bridge the ISP Modem if it support that and then use the DIR-868L has your main host router and WiFi AP. You'll need to refer to your ISP service for support help and information regarding bridging modems and setting up the router with there services.
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Hi Furry,
thanks for your answer.
regarding your questions:
- H/W Ver.:A1 F/W Ver.: 1.07
- I have not updated the Firmware, since I can not connect to the internet
- I'm from Italy
- In my firmware version there is the availability to switch in BRIDGE MODE
- Huaway modem can not accept bridge modem, so I must set D-Link as bridge :(
Any suggestions of how can I set?
Thanks
Regards
Mirco
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Two suggestions,
If you can disable the ISP modems' Wifi, use the 858L as a wired AP or main host router. Just put the 868L in to the ISP modems DMZ if you use the 868L in router mode. Wired AP mode you'll just be connecting a LAN cable from the ISP modem to the black ports on the 868L, not the yellow Internet port.
Or run thru the bridge feature on the 868L and use it as a bridge. You'll only be able to use 1 radio when in bridge mode, so if the modem is broadcasting 2.4Ghz, you'll not be using the 5Ghz on the 868L.
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Hi Furry,
ISP modem has not ethernet connection (It would be easy...) just WiFi connection.
Now the questions is: how to set 868L as bridge?
As I've explained I've tried, but no results... Is there any documentation or instruction to follow?
Thanks!
Mirco
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There should be some instruction in the user manual...let me know if there isn't. I can walk you thru it.
It will be starting here with the Bridge feature under Setup/Internet/Manual:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53989.msg212805#msg212805 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53989.msg212805#msg212805)
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From the manual I've found:
Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-868L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo
router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’ the
router (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-868L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following to the DIR-868L before connecting it to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept
a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure
your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics
section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any
changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have
to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. When the login window
appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
Connect to an Existing Router
I've found the manual here:
ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/PRODUCTS/DIR-868L/REVA/DIR-868L_MANUAL_1.00_EN.PDF
But this is for cabled bridge (via ethernet) and not wifi bridge as I need.
Thanks for your help!
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Ok, Set a Static IP address on your PCs networking for 192.168.0.49 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 only. No need to set Gateway or DNS.
Now, log into the 868Ls router page, go to Setup/Internet/Manual with the wired LAN PC.
You should see the check box Bridge mode option there.
Select the check mark the select Save Settings. It should display a message saying that the routers IP address and mode is changing and the IP address should be 192.168.0.50 and is going to reboot. Select Ok to continue. Wait for the router to reboot. Close the browser.
Reopen the browser and go to 192.168.0.50 and the routers web page should appear.
Navigate to Setup/Wireless. Find the Scan button. This will bring up a small window with WiFi scan results of near by WiFi SSID names and information. If your ISP modems Wifi is enable and working, you should see the SSID name listed here.
Select the SSID name if your WiFi that you want the 868L to connect too and Ok.
This will bring you back to the main WiFi page. Enter in the security password for the ISP modems WiFi that you use on it. Be sure you enter it in correctly. All other settings should be automatically set so no other changes should be mace. Just input the ISP modems WiFi PW is all.
Select Save Settings. I believe the router may reboot or just attempt to connect with out a reboot.
Change your PCs networking settings back from the static IP address to the Automatic Obtain IP addressing. While the PC is connected to the 868L in bridge mode, check the networking status of the PC to see if the ISP modems IP address string has been set on the PC. Give it a few seconds to populate if the 868L reboots. The PC should gain a IP address from the modem via the 868L that should be now connected to the ISP modems WIFI.
Check Internet connections by surfing the web.
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Hi Furry!!!
Thank you so much!!!
It works!
I don't well understand if I'm using wifi by d-link or by the modem... But it works!!
Thank you so much!!
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Well if you have the PC LAN wired to the back of the 868L and you got it connected in bridge mode to the ISP Modem, your getting internet via the 868L from the modem.
Enjoy. ;)
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Well if you have the PC LAN wired to the back of the 868L and you got it connected in bridge mode to the ISP Modem, your getting internet via the 868L from the modem.
Enjoy. ;)
Hi Furry,
still me...
The system is working, and well... it's ok. But it is not what I had in my mind.
The WiFi connection will remains the one of the modem (Huaway) but it is slow bad, and small radius.
Is it not possible to keep the D-Link as main router also for wifi connection?
It's a very pitty to have this router and use it only for cabled connection :'(
Any suggestions is appreciated! Thanks again!
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Does the modem have a DMZ or do you have access to the modems web page?
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Does the modem have a DMZ or do you have access to the modems web page?
Yes, I have an access via webpage to the modem
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There any configuration for the WiFi and is there a DMZ that you can find?
If there is any way to disable the WiFi on the modem and if there is a DMZ you could connect the 868L in wired router mode by putting the IP address the 868L gets from the modem into the modems DMZ using the yellow Internet Port on the back of the 868L to connect to the modem, or you could Turning a router into an AP. (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=40856.0) This would be using the Black LAN ports on the back of the 868L router to connect to the modem.
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Sorry... this *****g modem have no ethernet ports... just wifi...
it's like this one....
(http://www.huaweidevice.it/device/images/2108?600,260,1544167014)
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Ya ok...so this modem is wireless only already.
There any chance you can get into a modem with a land line service and LAN cable connection.
At the moment your bound by this modem that only 4GWiFi so the 868L may not be of any good use at this time. :'(
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Very bad news...
Just a question: is it not possible to use the 2,4Gb for internet bridge with modem and 5Gb for device connection?
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Unfortunately no, when in bridge mode the radio is disabled for the other one. This can't be done in simultaneous while in bridge mode. Only in main router or AP mode can you get simultaneous Wifi on both radios. :-\
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Just for information:
this is not the right device if I had to extend my wifi area.
I mean, it use wifi only as internet inuput for LAN... nothing more... isn't it?
So which type of D-Link product should I take to do what I have in mind?
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You'd need a range extender:
http://www.dlink.com/it/it/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges (http://www.dlink.com/it/it/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges)
I'd review the DAP-1320 to start...
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Hi Furry,
still me... I was thinking tonight (yes... this system is became my nightmare)....
I have some device to connect by wifi (i-phone, i-pad, music player) and some to connect by LAN (NAS, TV) and some which I can use both (minimac)
Now... my question is... Can I use my minimac as LAN modem?
I mean: I can use a wifi line to connect my minimac to the modem, and use the LAN to connect my D-Link to the internet through minimac...
Then I will use a separate wifi to connect D-Link to the other device...
Do you think it will be possible?
Practically I will have two different wifi line (one from modem to minimac, other from D-Link to the device)
Possible??
Thanks again for your collaboration!
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It might be possible to share WiFi on the Mac, however I don't think so in your case since you don't have a direct connection using the LAN wire to the Mac from the current ISP modem.
I have this similar set up at my families place, the Mini can share out the internet via Wifi, however the main input to the Mini comes from a ISP modem with a wired LAN cable.
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My ISP modem have only WiFi output.
I need just to connect my minimac to wifi modem, and forward internet connection to LAN.
I think it is normally the opposit of what people normally do....
Do you think it is possible?
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Maybe...could give it a try and let us know...I haven't done it that way though. :-\
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Ok, I will try.
How can I set the D-Link in order to obtain this system?
First of all I think I need to push RESET in order to restor factory system (no bridge)
Then I must connect minimac via LAN and set in D-link the minimac LAN address as Gateway...
Too simple?
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I'd set up the 868L in wired AP mode:
Turning a router into an AP. (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=40856.0)
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I'd set up the 868L in wired AP mode:
Turning a router into an AP. (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=40856.0)
Hi Furry... Very simple... Just done, and now everything is working as I want!
Fantastic!
Set up in mac very simple:
system preference --> sharing -->
Share your connection from <wi-fi>
To computers using <ethernet>
Set up in dlink also simple (as x manual)
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
Very easy!!!
Thanks again, and I hope this informations will help also other people!
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Awesome and thank you for sharing the details.
Enjoy. ;)
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So this router can't be setup to be used as an wireless repeater/extender ? This is even more useless to me then expected :(
I have a new one now, changed on warranty for lack of ipv6 RA and it's exactly the same (no ipv6 RA). And caps at 300 mbps wired on an 1000 mbps pppoe connection.
I hoped that I could use it to extend the 5 ghz range of an "proper" router, turns out that I'm out of luck.
Edit:
I found a firmware with repeater functions and it works ok.
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This router supports only wireless bridge mode, wired AP mode or main host router mode only. There is no official repeater mode feature with in the OEM FW. Bridge mode was introduced in FW version v1.02 and all releases after that.
So this router can't be setup to be used as an wireless repeater/extender ? This is even more useless to me then expected :(
I have a new one now, changed on warranty for lack of ipv6 RA and it's exactly the same (no ipv6 RA). And caps at 300 mbps wired on an 1000 mbps pppoe connection.
I hoped that I could use it to extend the 5 ghz range of an "proper" router, turns out that I'm out of luck.
Edit:
I found a firmware with repeater functions and it works ok.
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Actually the firmware does not support/include repeater mode, the router is supporting just fine this feature when added...
(http://s11.postimg.org/xvh1yzo5b/repeater.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xvh1yzo5b/)
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Looks like a feature for your region then...What region are you located?
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It's not for my region, it is a customized version for StarHub subscribers, and I have no idea of who and where are they. I only use the router as a repeater now, so I don't know what else is in this firmware or how stable it is in regular use. I don't have time any-more to test it properly.
Dlink should include all this working features in fw for everybody (this and pppoe offloading)
Right now this powerful device is turned in to a paper weight by poor software. I know about 20 people that turned away from dlink (to asus or whatever) because of this crippled firmware.
Edit:
StarHub community is from Singapore.
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Ya thats a custom ISP specific FW thats not supported out side of that ISP community by D-Link for other regions.
Even though those features would be nice to have, D-Link probably has not included it for legal and marketing reasons for all other regions on this model router. D-Link has other devices that handle repeating at this level and may not want this router to compete with those products would be one reason why they don't include it in this model router, i.e. DAP models. Other features like PPPoE offloading maybe a business class or enterprise class feature which is not used or needed by the average home user or not used very much in standard DSL environments. And again, that feature maybe handled on a different model router that D-Link has. Basic PPPoE protocols are handled on this router for most home DSL environments which is all thats needed.
I don't agree with your evaluation of the router being a paper weight due to the FW being crippled. Iv'e had this router since before release and it's been a solid working router and works well for it's intended use. IF you and others are expecting this router to have features that was not originally intended then you need to review your network needs and review other model routers for features that you truly need. These routers are mainly designed for host router use out of the box and work well for HOME and SMALL BUSINESS. If your needing features that this router did not have or will ever be added, then you chose the wrong router. It's not up to the router Mfr to figure out what users needs are, it's up to the perspective users to review there network needs then ask questions to D-Link sales or support to find out what specific model router would meet there specific needs. Mfr's have a wide variety of models and features and levels of routers to select from. It's up to users to find the right one. I've tested many Mfr routers out and D-Link has the most mature and best featured routers for home and small business use.
Wireless Router Buying Guide (http://blog.dlink.com/wireless-router-buying-guide/)
If people are turning away then they are not correctly informed or have made wrong presumptions about D-Link routers and didn't give D-Link an honest chance to maybe satisfy there network needs.
The bridge function that was included is a great feature and glad it was added in. I've had other users set up this router in bridge with with another 868L as the main host router for complete Max WiFi speed connections and it works great. My 868L is currently in bridge mode servicing my xBox 360 for gaming. Solid connection at 1300Mb on 5Ghz.
Good Luck.
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Other routers in the same price range and even cheaper have all the those features that d'link lacks. Proper ipv6 support, pppoe offloading, repeater and maybe some more but this are the ones that matter to me atm. And all that in a single firmware worldwide.
If the 868l would work properly as a router I couldn't care less about the repeater mode.
A gigabit router should work at gigabit speed with pppoe, I didn't see in the specifications otherwise. They advertising 1750 mbps on AC, let's say I expect around 600 mbps transfer speed but the router can't do more than 300 even wired...
They should specify that it works at gigabit speed only with dhcp but they don't.
In one year I had my hands on routers from 5 different brands and sadly this one was the most disappointing. I loved the wifi coverage compared to others but the rest is nowhere.
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Have you contacted D-Link about your experiences?
Other routers in the same price range and even cheaper have all the those features that d'link lacks. Proper ipv6 support, pppoe offloading, repeater and maybe some more but this are the ones that matter to me atm. And all that in a single firmware worldwide.
If the 868l would work properly as a router I couldn't care less about the repeater mode.
A gigabit router should work at gigabit speed with pppoe, I didn't see in the specifications otherwise. They advertising 1750 mbps on AC, let's say I expect around 600 mbps transfer speed but the router can't do more than 300 even wired...
They should specify that it works at gigabit speed only with dhcp but they don't.
In one year I had my hands on routers from 5 different brands and sadly this one was the most disappointing. I loved the wifi coverage compared to others but the rest is nowhere.
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Yes I did, they ignored me. You put me in contact with someone and it was ok, we communicated and I did all the tests that I was asked to do regarding the ipv6 problem, they ignored the pppoe issue. I couldn't give them the wan side packet capture because I don't have the necessary equipment to do it. They admitted that there was no RA from the dir 868L, visible in the LAN side packet capture; they asked for LAN capture from a router that doesn't have this issue and I gave one to them.
In my opinion the wan side is not that relevant, because the router gets ipv6, it just not capable to pass it on to the lan devices. It's native ipv6, not tunnel or something unusual. All other routers I tested don't have this issue so the problem is obviously with the 868L. This is my second 868L, and i tested another one in a store, all have the same behaviour.
D'link Romania gave me a firmware that was patched for the pppoe issue, 1.05 beta, but that fix was not included in the next fw realeases.
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I'll pass this along to my contact in the east EU region and see if we can get some information on this. If you have a case number it would be helpful at the ready.
I recommend lets close this thread as it's become off topic. Let continue the discussion here:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=59319.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=59319.0)
Thank you.
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Hi Furry...
that's me again... do you remember?
My system is working as per last post:
From 3G modem Huaway 587 --> Minimac through WiFi
Minimac share WiFi internet connection to LAN
DIR 868L receive internet connection from Minimac by LAN and share to WiFi and LAN
Now... the problem is that Minimac is not in the same network of 868, so it is a pitty.
My though now was:
If I buy a DIR-518L, just to keep WiFi of Huaway 587, and share it in LAN of DIR 868L, could it work?
In this case, could I use the DIR 868L as router, and not as a bridge (like it works now)?
Thanks for your time.
Mirco
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I don't think you could connect a Lan cable from the WAN port of the 868L to the WAN port of the 518L. It would depend if the WAN port acted as a LAN port while it was bridged or connected to the ISP modem and could provide the data flow from it's WAN port to the WAN port of the 868L. I don't know for sure.
You know of of these days you should get into a wired ISP service and wired ISP modem which would make things easier. hehe. ::)
You'll have to ask your regional D-Link support office if thats possible with the 518L in this configuration.
Let us know how it goes.
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I don't know if DIR 518L ethernet port can work only as LAN or also WAN... I supposed you know better than me ;D
Anyhow... if it works as LAN, is it possible to connect to first LAN port in DIR 868, and use DIR 518L (if it accept fix address) as Getway?
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Check the user manual or phone contact your regional D-Link support office and ask. I don't have the 518L and un sure if that would be a supported behavior.
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Hi Furry,
I've check the user manual...
http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Products/DIR/DIR%20510L/Manual/DIR_518L_A1_Manual_v1_01_EU.pdf (http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Products/DIR/DIR%20510L/Manual/DIR_518L_A1_Manual_v1_01_EU.pdf)
In your opinion, if I set internet connection as Wi-Fi Hotspot Client (see pag. 75) and I set Network with static IP address, DNS disabled, DHCP disabled, UPnP disabled.... Can I use this as MODEM?
Thanks once again for your help!
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It would probably depend on the the behavior on the Internet port in that mode which I don't have any knowledge of...If in HS mode and if D-Link allowed the Internet port to be used as a LAN port, then it might work...You'll have to ask and see.