How to Configure D-link dir-615 in Bridge Mode?

If you are going to connect two LANs through wifi, you require a wireless router in d'link bridge mode. In this post, I will guide you on how to configure D-Link dir-615 in bridge mode in a wireless router to communicate with another wifi router to connect two LAN networks. The network diagram is like this. One of the routers is in the Access point or wireless router mode but the second router is in bridge mode.

The D-Link device in the bridge mode allows point-by-point information only. Don’t forget that once we change the D-Link router into bridge mode, it will not connect to other wifi buyers and its internet port also will be disabled.

Each and every device connected to the Ethernet ports of the D-Link router will connect to the wifi from the first router.

Guidelines to Configure D-Link Wireless Router in Bridge Mode

Configure D-Link dir-615 in bridge mode, it’s a very simple way to change in the setup page and your D-Link router will turn into bridge mode.

Here I am providing you some steps through this you can easily configure D-Link dir-615 in bridge mode.

Enable Bridge mode

• Enter 192.168.0.1 on the web browser box, and press the enter key.

• And it shows you the username and password box; type in the username box ‘admin’ and in the password, box leave blank and click on the login button.

• Go to manual internet connection setup

• Verify enable wireless bridge mode box and tap on save settings

It’s restating and you will receive the following notification about changing the router IP address.

Log in to Setup Page

• You have to use the new IP address 192.168.0.50 and enter the username as admin and leave the password box blank. Tap on the setup tab and then click on wireless settings.

• Tap on the site survey key

• Choose the wifi connections which you want to connect from the list of available networks.

• In case the connecting network is encoded, you have to type the network key and then tap on save settings.

Once this step finishes, the D-Link router will perform in wireless bridge mode.

With the help of these steps, you can easily configure D-Link dir-615 in bridge mode.

How to Bridge My Dlink Router with ISP MODEM?

The same method will help you to build wifi as an equal connection with the D-Link router and your ISP modem.

Even though if your modem is in a different building, you will be able to use the internet from your building without worrying about the capability of unauthorized connections in the building.

At least required to make a bridge connection between the D-Link modem and router are:

The modem must have wifi feature and permit the bridge mode. Confirm that your ISP supports this feature and not a breach of the TOS.

If you are interested to know about how to connect the DSL modem to a D-Link router then read the given below details.

You may connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router through an Ethernet cable and then type your DSL username and password. Most of the DSL modems have embeds router, over this configuration will stop you from operating some activities like online gaming, and file sharing and webcam communication through the internet.

In an appropriate manner connect the devices, first of all, configure the modem in bridge mode, then configure a router with your DSL credentials and at the end connect the modem and router to give internet access to the computers on your network.

Configure Modem

• Switch off the DSL modem and your computer. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the modem and the other side end to the Ethernet port on your PC. Switch on the modem and then turn on your PC.

• Start a web browser on your computer. Enter the DSL modem link address into the web browser’s address box. Such as, enter 192.168.1.254 and press the enter key. Verify the modem documentation in case you are not sure of the correct address to start its interface.

• Tap on the menu to configure the modem or connection. Select the option that changes the modem to be a bridge or get through a device, like “Bridge”, “Bridge Mode,” “Bridge PPPoE,” “Bridged Ethernet, “Modem only” or something similar. Tap on the option to save and reboot the modem.