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Setup WiFi on the Dlink DIR-615

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The Dlink DIR-615 router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

Other Dlink DIR-615 Guides

This is the wifi guide for the Dlink DIR-615 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The Dlink DIR-615

To get started configuring the Dlink DIR-615 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Dlink DIR-615, follow our Dlink DIR-615 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Dlink DIR-615

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

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This is the setup page from your Dlink DIR-615 router.

You begin on the SETUP page of the Dlink DIR-615v2 router. To configure the WiFi settings click the link in the left sidebar labeled WIRELESS SETTINGS.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Dlink DIR-615

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This is the wifi setup page from your Dlink DIR-615 router.

You are then directed to a page like the one you see here. Click the button near the bottom of the page labeled Manual Wireless Network Setup.

This takes you to a page where there are a few changes that need to be made.

  • The Wireless Network Name is the name you create to identify your wireless network. Be creative but avoid using personal information. To learn more about this topic, read our guide titled Wireless Names.
  • The Wireless Channel. This can be changed by unchecking the box labeled Enable Auto Wireless Channel Scan. Then choose the channel you want to use from the Wireless Channel drop down menu. Make sure to use channel 1,6, or 11 only. To learn why, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
  • In the Security Mode list, choose WPA-Personal. If you want to know more about the different security options, read our guide by clicking this link.
  • Narrow down your WPA choice even more by choosing the option of WPA2 Only. This is considered the most secure option.
  • The Pre-Shared Key is the password you use to gain access to your network. This should be a strong password of at lest 14-20 characters in length with a mix of symbols, numbers, and letters. To learn more about this subject, read our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
  • Click the Save Settings button and you are finished.

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Other Dlink DIR-615 Info

Don't forget about our other Dlink DIR-615 info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the Dlink DIR-615 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router: