D link dir 615 connection of a TV set-top box. Repair work on the line
The Internet has become a necessity for every person. It is used for work and communication, entertainment, shopping and education. Devices that can connect to the network are not limited to a stationary computer in one apartment. Cell phones, tablets, laptops, TVs - all modern devices can access the Internet, making life easier for the user.
The DIR 615 router is very common among Russian users
Using a separate cable for each device is difficult. It is sometimes impossible to sort through a bundle of cables, and mobility is reduced to zero. A wireless router will come to the rescue, making it easy to create your own Wi-Fi network. D-link network equipment is traditionally in demand among customers from the Russian Federation. It is inexpensive and easy to maintain. A number of models have become bestsellers, one of them is DIR 615.
The choice of providers on the market is wide, but Rostelecom is present even where other operators are not available. Modernization of communication lines made it possible to switch to high speed access. At the service of clients:
- Internet access;
- television on Smart TV;
- IPTV connection;
- telephone communications.
But it is not enough to connect Rostelecom digital television and the Internet. You need to configure your router. Let's figure out in the article how DIR 615 is configured for Rostelecom, for which we consider:
- software update procedure;
- wireless access point configuration;
- creating a connection;
- connecting IPTV to a TV through a router.
The router is being configured by the client. Specialists from technical support can only suggest options. Setting up the D Link DIR 615 router takes 10-15 minutes and deep knowledge does not require technology.
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Consider the main stages of connecting to the Internet and TV:
- Conclusion of the contract and installation. This is done by the operators. At the appointed time, specialists will come to the address, lay cables from the entrance and demonstrate the work. Installation digital television performed along with the Internet.
- Unpacking and connecting the router.
- Firmware of fresh software. This is an optional step. It is quite possible to set up on standard firmware, but there are fewer glitches in the latest releases than in the original ones.
- Establishing an Internet connection in the router.
- Wi-Fi and TV setup. DIR 615 IPTV and Wi-Fi support out of the box. Their setup will take no more than 3-5 minutes.
Firmware DIR-615 K1 and K2
The firmware update solves the problems that are inherent in early software releases, eliminating the detected glitches and causing appearance configurator to modern style.
The software update is divided into two stages:
- preparatory;
- firmware directly.
Training
At the preparation stage, you will need to check the parameters network card, connect the router and download the firmware file.
If a WiFi router for IPTV has already been used, reset the parameters. To restore the factory settings, you must click on Reset next to the power supply connector and hold for a few 5-15 seconds. A successful reset will be indicated by a flashing Power indicator on the front side.
At the preparation stage, you will need to check the parameters of the network card, connect the router and download the firmware fileFor the firmware, you will need to turn off the Internet. We go to the D-Link ftp server in advance, find the device model in the Routers folder, go to the Firmware subdirectory and select the appropriate hardware revision.
Advice. You can find the revision of the device on the sticker. Mistakes occur if the software is chosen incorrectly.
In the firmware directory, download the firmware file ending in the .bin extension and save it to your hard drive.
Firmware for all routers on D-Link ftp serverThe router is connected to update the software via a patch cord from the kit. They connect the port signed LAN 1-4 and the network card of the computer.
The router is connected to update the software via a patch cord from the kitHaving completed the connection, we proceed to check the network settings. We go into the connection management, select the properties of the local area network connection and open the protocol settings of the fourth version of the protocol. Both switches must be in the automatic receive settings position.
Checking automatic connection on the computerFirmware
We open the configuration menu of the router by going to 192.168.0.1 in the browser. The login menu will open. The default password and login are admin-admin. We enter the data for authorization and we find ourselves on the main page. It differs depending on the date of purchase of the router.
If the design has blue buttons on a white background, then open the manual settings section.
In the gray interface, go to the advanced options section.
It is better to configure the router from advanced settingsNext, go to the system section and click on the item "Software Update". Here you will need to select the previously downloaded firmware file. The update will take 2-5 minutes, the connection with the router may be lost in this case. After finishing the firmware, the router will restart and request the standard parameters for authorization in the configurator. Entering the menu, we configure the router for IPTV, Internet and Wi-Fi.
Setting up a PPPoE connection Rostelecom
Rostelecom connects subscribers in all regions via PPPoE. The router should be set to automatic connection mode. To do this, go to the configurator through a browser and go to the advanced options section. Connections are managed through the WAN link from the Network menu.
Rostelecom in all regions connects subscribers via PPPoEInitially, the router has parameters created at the factory, which should be deleted to avoid conflicts. Select all connections with checkmarks and click on the "Delete" button below.
The creation of a new connection begins by clicking on the add button. To configure the Internet and provide the ability to connect Internet TV, select in the "Type" drop-down list, select the connection via PPPoE. Go to the PPP section and specify the login and password from the agreement with Rostelecom.
The remaining parameters should not be changed when creating a connection. Standard settings allow you to comfortably work on the network. Click on the "Apply" button and wait for the page to refresh.
The list of connections will reappear on the screen. It should be saved by selecting the appropriate button at the top. It takes 30-60 seconds to apply the settings, then you can refresh the connection list and verify that the connection is working.
Important! When setting up the router, turn off the connection to the PC. Otherwise, the router will not be able to connect to the authorization server.
Setting a password for Wi-Fi, setting up IPTV and Smart TV
Wireless Internet access is used by owners of tablets, laptops, etc. Before using it, you should:
- Set the name of the access point.
- Specify a password or key for authorization.
To create a point, go from the advanced options to the basic Wi-Fi settings. SSID is the future name of the network, which allows you to distinguish it from neighboring ones. It is allowed to indicate any name, the main thing is understandable for yourself.
Setting a password on the access point is a mandatory procedure. Otherwise, anyone can access the Internet. In addition, there is the potential for leakage of personal data, documents, passwords and photos.
To set a password, go to the Wi-Fi security section and select "Authentication Type" - WPA2-PSK and enter the key. It will serve as the password for connecting to the access point.
A TV with an internet connection is not uncommon these days. two options for interactive TV: Smart and IPTV. Television for Smart TV allows for wireless operation, but has fewer channels. Smart HUB is configured on. In the router, it is enough to connect the cable to any of the LAN ports without additional configuration.
IPTV support in the router makes it easy to set up interactive TV. For this you need:
- connect the cable to the router;
- set up the Rostelecom set-top box and router.
You need to connect the TV to Rostelecom to any of the LAN ports.
Important! IPTV over WiFi through a router does not work. Wireless is Smart TV.
Ports are allocated using the configuration wizard. Access to it is open from the main menu of the configurator. The only thing that needs to be done is to select the connectors with the connected IPTV Player through the router.
It is carried out directly from the remote control. You will need to specify the service login and the set password. After that, the data is updated and the channels are broadcast. The first time activation is carried out by Rostelecom employees. In the future, the user, if necessary, makes an instruction independently.
Advice. Sometimes the parameters for setting up the set-top box are not included in the contract. They can be prompted at the sales office or by calling technical support.
In this article, we will talk about the D-Link 615 DIR router, about settings and features. Now you can find several options for this modem, but their work process is the same. Therefore, no one should have problems with setting up. It does not have any unique systems. All the tips and tricks described below can be called universal.
Router Features
Before setting up a router, you need to understand all its capabilities and features. Max speed devices - 100 Mbps. The same indicator has a network with a wired connection. Dot WiFi access works with more high speed- 300 Mbps. 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 an additional USB port. It is also forbidden to connect a 3G modem to it. Otherwise, it could transmit 3G and GSM Internet to the router.
Set
The complete set of the device is ordinary, nothing stands out. There is a router itself, a twisted pair cable (1 m, got crimped ends), a power supply, as well as documents that facilitate the use of the device. If it is needed complete guide, then you can download it from the official website of the company.
Preliminary data
It is necessary to configure D-Link 615 DIR with the indication of the data that is necessary to supply the Internet directly from the provider. It is because of this that the contract concluded with him should be studied for a more detailed understanding. It must contain the network address, connection, login and password. If they are not spelled out in the documents, then they should be clarified in service center provider. They need to be written down and saved all the time while the consumer uses these services. This will reduce the router setup time 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 technique is a device that does not change its location. At the same time, the router must be connected temporarily. What needs to be done to make the settings?
- The computer and router must be turned off.
- It is necessary to connect the cable of the network device to the power supply, its other end to the router.
- Next, you need to take the interface wire. It must be connected to a computer and any port on the router with the name LAN.
This is how a temporary connection is made.
Power on and setup
Continuing to configure the D-Link 615 DIR for Ufanet or another provider, you need to turn it on with the computer. Next, open a browser, enter the network address in any search engine. Often it looks like 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 asking you to enter your username and password. This information is in the contract. Basically, they are standard and the same: admin. After entering, the control panel of the router will open. You need to find the "Advanced Settings" menu. In them, the user is interested in the "System" item. There you should find the menu responsible for the language, in which it can be changed to Russian. After clicking on the "Save" button, the changes will take effect. Those who are fluent in English can skip this recommendation. 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, go back to "Advanced Options". There the WAN menu interests. It is here that you can set all the parameters that the provider prescribes. We are talking about a permanent 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 in it: name, encryption, login and password of the access point. Next, you need to save the changes and exit the control panel.
Transfer to a permanent location
Of course, many are interested in the fact how to configure the router not according to a temporary scheme, but according to a permanent one. It is necessary to connect the network cable, which is issued by the provider, to the WAN connector. All other cables are to the LAN ports. The power supply must be plugged into an outlet and the other end of the cord 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. Further d-link setup 615 DIR for Rostelecom and another provider is not needed. The user only needs to 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 the router. To do this, after turning on the computer, go to the "Control Panel". There will be a "Network connection" menu. Having opened the parameters in this section, it is imperative to activate the function responsible for obtaining the address of the access point automatically. It is enough to save and open the browser.
Wireless connection
The above has already described how to configure and connect the router. Now we need to consider exactly how 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 start searching for a network and find the one that was created when setting up the router. After specifying a username and password, you need to try to access the Internet through a browser. Open the start page and check the connection.
IPTV technology
Any router of modern assembly works on IPTV technology. What is it for and how does it function? Thanks to the work of the Internet and special equipment this technology Allows you to output channels to your TV. To connect the set-top box and router to the screen, a special port on the device and a twisted pair are used. It is necessary to correctly configure IPTV on D-Link 615 DIR.
Above it was described how to enter 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 enters the IP-TV section. Selecting it will automatically launch the setup wizard. 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.
In the event that the provider uses virtual networks to transmit the TV signal, additional settings should be made. It is worth going to the VLAN tab. In it, you need to configure a group of ports that have received a transparent type, you need to add a D-Link 615 DIR physical connector that works with the set-top box. The settings should be saved and exit the browser.
Software update
Finishing the settings of the router, it is necessary to check the update software. How to understand which version is installed? It is written on the box and on the router itself. If this method of clarification is incomprehensible, then you can go to the control panel and look in the right corner. At the top, next to the company logo, the D-Link 615 DIR firmware version will be indicated. The setup is pretty fast.
After you need to look at the manufacturer's official website by going to the "Search" menu. You can find information about the update using this section. If this option is not suitable, then you should pay attention to the drop-down list of all available company modems. In it you need to select the name of the described router. There will be an item "Downloads", which describes a new version software and a link to download it.
In this instruction, we will step by step consider the process of setting up a wireless router to work with wired home Internet from Rostelecom. The guide is suitable for all the latest revisions of the Wi-Fi router:
- DIR-615 M1
- DIR-615 K1 and K2
How to connect a router
The correct DIR-615 connection scheme so that all connected devices have access to the Internet in the future is as follows:
- An Internet cable from Rostelecom is connected to the Internet port on the back of the router.
- If you have a TV box, it should be connected to one of the LAN ports
- Connect the computer or laptop from which the configuration is being performed with the cable supplied with the router to one of the LAN ports on the Wi-Fi router. The initial setup is more convenient to carry out by wired connection. However, if this does not apply to your situation, you can also set up via Wi-Fi.
Well, after the above steps, plug the router into a power outlet.
How to enter the router settings and configure the Rostelecom PPPoE connection
Note: if you previously launched a Rostelecom or High-Speed connection on your computer to access the Internet, turn it off for the duration of the setup and do not connect after it: the router will establish this connection itself. If it is launched on a computer, then the Internet will not work on other devices.
In order to enter the Wi-Fi settings of the D-Link DIR-615 router, launch any browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, on the page that opens you will be prompted to enter your login and password to enter the router settings . (If nothing opens at the specified address, see).
Standard login and password for D-Link DIR-615 M1, K1 and K2 are admin and admin respectively.
After the correct entry, you will find yourself on the main page of the DIR-615 settings (if you are again “thrown” to the login and password entry window, then they were entered incorrectly or changed earlier: if you do not know them, reset the router to factory settings).
At the bottom of the page, click "Advanced Settings", then, in the network section, click on the "WAN" link.
A page with a list of connections will open, which will contain one single connection with a dynamic IP address. Click on it with the mouse, and you will be taken to the settings for this connection, which should be changed to work with Rostelecom Internet.
You must enter the following parameter values:
- Connection type - PPPoE (this is what Rostelecom uses)
- Username - login for Rostelecom Internet.
- Password, password confirmation - password to enter Rostelecom.
Click the "Save" button. After that, the page with the list of connections will open again, and the newly changed one will be "broken". Also at the top of the page you will see an indicator notifying you that the settings you have made need to be saved. Do it.
Now refresh the page with the list of connections and, if everything was done correctly, you will see that the connection status has changed to "Connected". The Internet is now available on the computer.
How to set a password for Wi-Fi on D-Link DIR-615
The next task is to set the SSID (wireless network name) and password for it. How to do this can be seen in the video below, where it is shown in detail (although the video for DIR-300, all steps are completely similar).
TV setup Rostelecom (IPTV)
To set up Rostelecom television, on the main page of the router settings (not in advanced settings), select the "IPTV Setup Wizard" item and specify the LAN port to which the TV set-top box is connected. After that, just save your settings.
It's time to consider the intricacies of configuring perhaps the most popular equipment for home use the Internet and WiFi networks – routerD-Link dir-615. We naturally want to consider setting this equipment to use it with internet from Rostelecom.
How to connect to the router interface
It is quite obvious that in order to configure the router, you need to connect to its web interface. Here is what you need to do for this:Internet setup Rostelecom on D-Link dir-615
After you successfully pass the authentication procedure in the web interface of the router, proceed directly to its configuration. Note that this model has a Russian interface and it is very convenient. Set up the router as follows:That's all, after restarting the router, the Internet will work for you both when connected via cable and via a wireless connection.