Section 3 - Configuration Features QoS Engine In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click QoS Engine to configure connected clients Internet access priority. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Internet Speed Checkup Click on the Check Speed button to launch the Internet Speedtest. A window will pop up to show you the results of the speedtest.
Section 3 - Configuration This Quality of Service (QoS) Engine will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings - Advanced In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router’s firewall settings. The firewall feature protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. To configure the IPv4 firewall rules, click the IPv4 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 68 To configure the IPv6 firewall rules, click the IPv6 Rules link.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration PPTP Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. IPSec (VPN) Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router’s firewall settings, then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network. To configure the Firewall Advanced settings, click the Advanced link. Refer to Firewall Settings - Advanced on page 66 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Source IP Address Range Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Destination IP Address Range Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To configure the Virtual Server settings, click the Virtual Server link. Refer to Port Forwarding - Virtual Server on page 72 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. TCP Port Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding - Virtual Server In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding then click the Virtual Server link to configure its settings and specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP address and Private LAN port. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To configure the Port Forwarding settings, click the Port Forwarding link.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/ Application Name from the drop-down menu. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. Protocol Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or Other).
Section 3 - Configuration Website Filter In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Website Filter. The website filters feature allows rules to be set that restrict access to a specified web address (URL) or blocks specified keywords in the URL. You can use Website Filter to restrict access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Route - IPv4 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to define custom routes, controlling how data traffic is moved around your network. To configure the Static Route IPv6 settings, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv6 on page 76 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Route - IPv6 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to access the IPv4 Static Route settings, then click IPv6 to configure the IPv6 Static Routes. To configure the Static Route IPv4 settings, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv4 on page 75 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. This setting allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as [YourDomainName].com with the regularly changing IP address assigned by your Internet Service provider. This feature is helpful when running a virtual server. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Enable Dynamic DNS Status Enable or disable dynamic DNS.
Section 3 - Configuration At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. If you wish to remove a record, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a record, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new record, click the Add Record button. Host Name Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration Quick VPN In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Quick VPN. This page will help you configure the Quick VPN feature of your router. For more information, refer to Quick VPN on page 102. Before proceeding, ensure that your Internet connection is working properly. We recommend configuring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with Quick VPN setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule - Time In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone and the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. To configure the Schedule settings, click the Schedule link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Time & Schedule - Schedule In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule to access the Time page, then click the Schedule link. The Schedule page allows you to control some of the router functions through a pre-configured schedule. To configure the Time settings, click the Time link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Time on page 80 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Log. The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, or sent to your email address. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Log Settings System Log Click the Check System Log button to download a text file containing the system log.
Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings Enable E-mail Notification Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address. If you enabled Enable E-mail Notification, the following options will appear: From E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. To E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.
Section 3 - Configuration System Admin - Admin In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page. This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password. To configure the System settings, click the System link. Refer to System Admin - System on page 85 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Admin Password Password Enter a new password for the administrator account.
Section 3 - Configuration System Admin - System In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page, then click System. This page allows you to save the router’s current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. To configure the Admin settings, click the Admin link.
Section 3 - Configuration User In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click User. The User section is used to create, manage, and delete user accounts with user-defined access to certain router services. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a user, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a user, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new user, click the Create User button.
Section 3 - Configuration Upgrade In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Upgrade. This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s firmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Firmware Current Firmware Version Check for New Firmware The current firmware's version will be displayed.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Statistics. On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5GHz networks. You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear near the top of the page.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Third Party Services With the DIR-X1550, you can command your router’s functionality with your voice through Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your network with voice commands. Features include enabling and disabling your Wi-Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI, rebooting the router and checking your router for firmware upgrades.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, you will first need to register your device with D-Link Cloud Service. Follow the steps below if you do not have a D-Link Cloud Service account. Step 1 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi Step 2 Tap the settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon. Step 4 Tap the Register button.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 5 In this menu, you can sign up for a D-Link account using Facebook, Google or an Email address. If you already have a D-Link account, you can tap the Log In link at the bottom of the screen to be redirected to the login page.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Setup You will need the Amazon Alexa app, an Amazon account, an Amazon Alexa device and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Amazon Alexa app.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap on Skills & Games. Step 4 Search for "D-Link Wi-Fi". Tap on the search result.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill. Step 6 Sign in using your D-Link account details.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 7 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked as a skill for your Amazon device. Close the window by tapping Done on the top left corner of the screen. Refer to Amazon Alexa Voice Commands on page 97 for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to do any of these tasks: Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials. Reboot the router. Upgrade the router. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual Command “Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone.” “Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone.” "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi what are my guest network credentials.
Section 4 - Third Party Services The Google Assistant Setup You will need the Google Assistant app, a Google account and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Google Assistant app.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap Yes. Step 4 Sign in using your D-Link account details.
Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Allow to continue setup.. Step 6 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked to your Google Assistant. Refer to The Google Assistant Voice Commands on page 101 for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform.
Section 4 - Third Party Services The Google Assistant Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for the Google Assistant, you can ask your Google Assistant to do any of these tasks: Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials. Reboot the router. Upgrade the router. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual Command “OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone.” “OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Quick VPN This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Important Information The following instructions explain and help you to configure your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router and devices to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This feature is provided for advanced users who wish to connect remotely and use their router's Internet connection to add a layer of security while using untrusted networks. Configure the Quick VPN Server on your router first and then set up client devices to connect through your router's WAN connection.
Section 5 - Quick VPN iOS Devices VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions. Go into Settings on your compatible iOS device. Scroll to and tap General. Scroll to and tap VPN. Tap Add VPN Configuration...
Section 5 - Quick VPN You should see a pop up window asking you to fill out the details of your VPN connection. Type: Choose IPSec. Tap Back to return to the Add Configuration page. Description: For reference purposes only, used to differentiate between multiple VPN connections. Server: Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Account: Enter the Username used to authenticate login to VPN server Password: Enter Password used to authenticate login to VPN server Secret: Enter your Passkey (PSK).
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect or disconnect from to your Quick VPN server, open Settings and tap the button next to VPN. The VPN icon will appear in the notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Mac OS X VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for OS X using the Export Profile function. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions. Open the exported profile. The Install Profile dialogue will appear; click Continue and Install. Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Profiles dialogue. Go to > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN connection and click Authentication Settings.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then OK. Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to > System Preferences... > Network. Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 7 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions. Click the Start button and type vpn into the Search programs and files box. Select Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Enter your Username. If you would like windows to save your password, enter your Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue. Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and files text box. Select View network connections.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties. Your Windows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 8.1/8 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks. From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection.
Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Select Microsoft from VPN Provider. 2 Create a name for your VPN connection. 3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. 5 If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info 6 Choose Save.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec).
Section 5 - Quick VPN Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections. Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec).
Section 5 - Quick VPN Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties. Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 10 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Network and Sharing Center > VPN > Add a VPN Connection.
Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Select Windows (built-in) from the VPN Provider drop down menu. 2 Create a name for your VPN connection. 3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Select L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key from VPN type. 5 Enter the Passkey. 6 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info 7 Choose Save.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and click on your Quick VPN connection. The Network & Internet Settings page will open. Click on the Connect or Disconnect button.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Android VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Refer to Quick VPN on page 79 for your router setup instructions.
Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Enter a name for your VPN connection. 2 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. 3 Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key field. 5 Choose Save. Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.
Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN and select the Quick VPN connection you created.
Section 5 - Quick VPN To connect, enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT. To disconnect, select DISCONNECT.
