In order to get to the router’s web interface, you need to open your Internet browser and type 192. 168.0.1 in the address bar, Username - admin, Password – admin(provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not changed).
If your router interface is on English language, click on the checkbox at the top and select Russian.
At the end of each setting, do not forget to go to the top System and press Save.
After this, the router will prompt you to re-enter its settings.
Let's go to " Net» ⇒« WAN" If you already have created connections here, we recommend deleting them. To do this, check them and click the " Delete".
After that, click on the button Add.
1. Go to the tab WiFi, select the item “ Basic settings"and set the desired name of the wireless access point SSID. We leave the remaining parameters as they are (see picture). After that, click “ Apply».
2. WiFi, select the item “ Security Settings" Select Authorization type(WPA2/PSK recommended), and then in the column PSK encryption key enter any password of at least 8 characters - this will help protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. Save your changes. WPA encryption - AES. After that, click Apply.
That's all: now you can try to use the Internet via a wireless Wi-Fi connection from a laptop, tablet or any other equipment.
Option 1. Select a port for the set-top box without specifying the VLAN ID
This is how digital television is configured: Beeline, Dom.Ru, TTK and some branches of Rostelecom. This method is the simplest. Select a section from the menu Start - Master IPTV settings . In the window that opens, click on the port to which the TV set-top box will be connected - it will be marked green. As a rule, the 4th LAN port is used for this. Click on the button " Save" Now you can connect the set-top box to the 4th LAN port.
Option 2. With an explicit indication of the virtual network identifier VLAN ID
This method is used when multicast traffic is delivered to the subscriber device in a separate virtual network and is divided directly at the terminal equipment. The service is organized according to this principle in many branches of Rostelecom and Tattelecom. In this case, to configure the port you need to go to the section Additionally - VLAN. Here we click on the group “ LAN” and wait until its parameters open.
Once in the group settings, select the port into which the set-top box will be connected and uncheck it (in our example, we unchecked LAN port 3). Click on the button Save and go back to the section VLAN.
Now you need to click on the button Add" With this we will create a new group.
Let's go to Firewall - Virtual servers. Press the button Add.
Go to Status - Network statistics. In the sign, the Internet connection you created should be green and all columns in this row should be filled in.
D-link routers are very popular, especially among users from the Russian Federation, most of whom prefer network equipment of this brand. A special place among them is occupied by the DIR 615 model, which has become widespread also because Rostelecom kindly provides it to its subscribers. But it’s not just that, D-Link DIR-615 routers attract attention with their good functionality, good quality and low price. A in case of use Rostelecom, as a home network provider, users receive a stable connection and high Wi-Fi speed. But first, the device still needs to be connected and adjusted properly; how to do this yourself will be discussed in this article.
D-Link Dir-615 K1/K2 routers are improved versions of DIR-615, a model that has proven itself in the recent past. However, new devices, in terms of functionality, performance and ease of use, cannot be compared with it. Main advantage updated router with full 802.11N Wi-Fi, as well as the ability to support 802.1Q and thus tagging traffic, however, for this firmware will be required, not lower than version 1.0.3. And with Firmware version 1.0.6 you can significantly improve the performance of a wireless device; it is stated that using the PPPoE protocol the speed increases to 100 Mb/s. Considering the cost of the DIR-615 K1/K2, this is a fairly serious argument in their favor.
First of all, the router needs to be connected to electrical and local networks. The router is connected to the electrical network via a power adapter; to the local network, using an Internet provider cable inserted into the WAN port located on the rear panel; a cable from the computer is inserted into one of the 4 LAN ports. The first part of the process is completed, you can move on to the next stage, but first you need to go to the Gadget Settings Menu:
The next stage looks like this:
After the changed data is saved and a network connection appears, you need to take care of the router software, that is, its firmware. It is installed on network equipment with different factory settings, but, as a rule, this is an outdated version that does not meet the requirements of modern standards. To be convinced of this, just look on the sticker below, this information is included there. 
You can, of course, leave everything as is, if there are no complaints about the operation of the router, but it is better to install the latest firmware version immediately after the initial setup. It can be downloaded quite simply on the official D-Link website at: http://ftp.dlink.ru/pub/Router/DIR-615/Firmware/
In any case, the updated firmware version will have a positive effect on the operation of the router, its performance, stability, functional qualities will improve, and new extensions will appear. But you should strictly adhere to installation instructions, no improvisation, otherwise the router will turn into a flower stand. This process is not difficult, but it is responsible; maximum attention and patience must be shown.
First of all, you need to download the software:
After the new firmware is downloaded, you need to move on to the next, most important stage - configuration software. But first, should be taken into account 3 very important points, which can cause irreparable damage to equipment and should not be ignored:
To start the update, first of all you need to log into the WEB interface of the router:
After completing the update process, you will need to enter your username and password again to log in to the system, you can also change access data or leave it as default. And if the router has access to the Internet and you can use automatic updating, everything will go much easier, you just need to go to “System” and click “ Update"And she will do everything herself. 
In order to connect the DIR-615 K1/K2 router to the network for use by Rostelecom as an Internet service provider, you need to perform the following algorithm of actions:
After saving the changes again a list will open available connections, click “Save” again in the notification at the top of the page. The “Connection” status may immediately display “Broken”, but within a minute it will be restored.
First of all, you need to create a Wi-Fi access point; this is an important procedure designed to protect the user’s personal data. This is done quite easily:
With the connection of the Rostelecom digital TV set-top box, it’s even easier, you just need to specify the port to which the TV will be connected on the setup page of the D-Link DIR-615 K1/K2 router in the “” item and save the changes. In the case of Smart TVs, it will be enough connect the cable to one of the router’s LAN ports, and if it supports Wi-Fi connection mode, no wires are needed for this.
From the very beginning, it is worth noting that connecting a TV set-top box via DIR-615 K1/K2 routers is only possible with firmware starting from Firmware version 1.0.3 with Vlan support. The device must be configured and connected to the Rostelecom provider, and before starting the procedure, you need to find out which of the two technologies it uses to deliver multicast traffic, via MVR or 802.1Q. Information about the services provided can be found in the service technical support Rostelecom. The rest is a matter of technique.
The connection occurs without traffic tagging, by combining one of the LAN ports with a WAN port, thanks to which the TV set-top box has direct access to the Rostelecom network, as if the provider’s cable was connected directly to the TV. The connection goes like this:
This option is much more complicated; it will require traffic tagging and many actions. Their sequence looks like this:
This is a simplified connection option. The whole process is expressed as follows:
Before you start connecting your Rostelecom TV device to your TV, you should check the availability of all components. In addition to the console itself, there should also be 4 components included:
If all this is present in the package, you can proceed to connection. Exists several options connections: via Wi-Fi, PLC adapters and Internet cable from the Rostelecom provider. Taking into account the peculiarities of the operation of network equipment, experts advise choosing the latter. To do this, you need to perform the following algorithm of actions:
Adjusting the remote control is not a mandatory procedure, but for greater convenience, it is better not to be lazy, this has its advantages. After programming the console remote control and synchronization, most of the TV functions will be available to it. There are two settings options: automatic and manual.
Automatic is preferred, the whole process takes just a few minutes:
In some cases, the TV set-top box remote control cannot be adjusted in automatic mode, then you have to do it manually. To do this, you will need TV model codes; you can find them at the link: https://pult-omsk.ru/upload/files/rostelecom-pult-coding.pdf. After necessary information will be found, you can proceed to manual configuration:
A similar situation arises if the codes of the TV device coincide with the codes of the TV, then failures occur in the control of both devices. To normalize their work it will be necessary change code Rostelecom TV set-top boxes:
Rostelecom provides its users with the opportunity to watch Interactive TV on 5 different devices, and they can all be connected at once. To do this, you need to follow the link www.zabava.ru and go through a simple procedure for registering and installing the service:
There can be any number of reasons for the incorrect operation of the Internet or its complete absence, and in the presented list of possible problems it is easy to get confused and completely at a loss. It is quite difficult to understand them, given that they can come from the provider, and lie in faulty network equipment, incorrect settings, malicious viruses attacking the system, late payment for Internet services, and much more. IN possible reasons Contacting the Rostelecom Technical Support Service will help you figure it out; you should always start with this before taking any active actions. 
As with the global lack of Internet connectivity, there can be a variety of reasons, the first of which is that there is no local network connection. In this case, naturally, Wi-Fi will not work. The reason may be due to cable damage, line breakage or network equipment malfunction. This is easy to establish; if you try to connect the Internet directly, whatever the result, the search for the problem will narrow down. One of the common reasons is incorrect router settings, their emergency reset, or hardware malfunctions of the device. Installing this and trying to fix it is quite simple, using functionality computer:
Resetting the router settings is a common and most optimal solution to problems associated with incorrect operation of network equipment, especially if other methods are powerless. After the reset, you need to adjust it again, although you can apply the default values by simply pressing the corresponding button on the rear panel, or enter the “Factory Settings” using the router software. Often after this operation the Internet connection light stops lighting, although Wi Fi remains available for any devices, only in limited access mode, what is indicated by the yellow triangle with exclamation point on the tray. The problem is being solved by entering WAN parameters into the device settings, but if the access point is completely invisible to it, you will need to reconfigure the Wi-Fi connection. 
One of the common reasons for the lack of an Internet connection is an accident or some significant malfunction on the Rostelecom line, when the provider carries out technical work to eliminate it. This may be due to a server failure or overload in local branches requiring repair. To obtain information on this issue, you need to contact the Technical Support Service, and if it turns out that there is no connection due to the fault of the provider, users will have no choice but to wait.
A hardware malfunction of the D-Link DIR-615 K1/K2 router can be anything, and in most cases it is simply impossible to determine the exact problem for a non-specialist. But there are 3 ways to try to get your network equipment working on your own:
If none of this brings the desired result, the inexperienced user will only have to contact service for repairs, or prepare to buy a new router.
In conclusion, we can add only one thing - the D-Link DIR-615 K1/K2 routers, a worthy alternative to the more famous and expensive ones, to which they are not much inferior in functionality and quality. Taking into account the cost (the cheapest network devices of all existing ones), they remain the most popular and in demand.
It's time to consider the intricacies of configuring perhaps the most popular equipment for home use Internet and Wi-Fi networks – routerD-Link dir-615. We naturally want to consider setting of this equipment for use with the Internet from Rostelecom.
It is quite obvious that to configure the router you need to connect to its web interface. Here's what you need to do to do this:
After you have successfully completed the authentication procedure in the router’s web interface, proceed directly to its configuration. Note that this model has a Russian interface and it is very convenient. We configure the router as follows:
That's all, after restarting the router, your Internet will work both when connected via cable and via wireless connection.
The only thing left for you to do is save a backup copy of your settings. It will allow you to restore the correct settings of the router after a general reset and the appearance of possible problems. A backup is made as follows:
In order to get to the router’s web interface, you need to open your Internet browser and type 192. 168.0.1 in the address bar, User Name - admin , Password - leave this field empty(provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not changed).
Default: Login admin, password empty.
TOOLS, menu Administration (ADMIN).
In the field New Password enter a new password.
In the field Verify Password repeat the new password.
Then click the button Save Settings.
After this, the router will prompt you to re-enter its settings.
In the router interface, you need to select the tab at the top SETUP, in the list that opens, select INTERNET. Press the button Manual Internet Connection Setup
In the router interface, you need to go to the tab Installation (SETUP), menu Wireless Setup. Button Manual Wireless Connection Setup.
Attention! Pressing a button Restore Device will restore factory settings!
Most users have a local network at home with Internet access. As a rule, inexpensive routers - Entry Level - from the entry-level segment are used to create a “mesh”. Similar routers include the D-Link model Dir 615. Let's take a closer look at this device.
The Dir network device, which supports 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
It can be controlled using a mobile device running Android or iOS.
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 the reverse side there are: a WAN port for connecting a network cable from the provider, four LAN ports for connecting devices to one local network.
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.
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 is indicated on which to obtain an IP address automatically. This is checked as follows.
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. The user then enters the credentials provided by the provider: login and password, and also comes up with a new password for the wireless connection. Next, the “Wizard” will make the remaining settings independently and reboot the D-Link Dir device.
Manual configuration of the D-Link Dir model is carried out through any available browser. First, you need to connect the equipment to the workstation with a network cable. 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.
Set the parameters on Dir-615A as indicated above. The login and password are taken from the agreement with the Internet service provider.
Setting up the D-Link Dir modem 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.
The Beeline service provider uses a different protocol for connection - L2TP. To use it, you must have a controlling VPN server on the provider's side and the ability of the user's operating system to support the tunneling function in VPN connections. Support is available in all operating systems of the Windows family no lower than Vista.
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.
The Dir router does not have a backup Internet connection function via 3G and 4G USB modems.
Wireless networkSetting 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.
The network security mode is set to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKmixed. In the line “PSK encryption key” you come up with your own password for the wireless network. Standard rules: minimum 8 characters, Latin numerals 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.
The Dir network device supports different operating modes: 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 the network device connection modes is available on the manufacturer’s official website.
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 the changes made by clicking the “Change” button.
The network device does not support any individual settings.
Additionally, the DNS server is configured on 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.
On D-Link Dir, the manufacturer has built in a firewall that protects the home station from network attacks or external hacking. To correctly configure a firewall, certain knowledge is required. If the user does not understand how the firewall works, you should contact a company specialist.
The second point of protection is the creation of virtual servers that help route network traffic through them to another 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.
Installing 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.
It is not possible to change the functions of the buttons available on Dir equipment.
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.
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.
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.
D-link Dir does not support a built-in torrent client; it only works with standard external programs.
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 updating allows you to avoid errors that may occur when working with a network device, adds new functions or expands the capabilities of current ones.
The manufacturer D-link offers, in addition to the new version, an archive of previous ones (Old folder), beta versions, that is, those that are in the testing stage (Beta folder).
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 automatic update module. 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.
The manufacturer has released the D-Link Click’n’Connect mobile application. With its help, the phone connects to the Dir router. Click’n’Connect fully configures D-Link to suit your “needs” and updates the current hardware revision. It has a built-in module for automatically checking for updates.
The list of compatible models is in the application itself in the Google and Apple stores.
Download the application and run it on your own mobile device. A list of available networks will appear on the screen. You must select the desired access point. 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 completes the hardware revision update for the D-Link Dir wireless wi-fi router via the mobile application.
The D-Link Dir model does not have a built-in USB port; therefore, software updates via flash media are not possible.
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 the 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.
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. It tells in general terms what to do if a malfunction of this model occurs.
The disadvantages include the router case, made of budget material. And also there is no support for some functions, these are:
Some buyers complain about the lack of high-quality fastening.
