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DIR-879
AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
iD-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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Preface
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
Minimum Requirements ............................................................ 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4
Back............................................................................................ 4
LED ............................................................................................. 5
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Before you Begin ........................................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................7
Manual Setup ................................................................................. 8
Conguration ...................................................................11
Setup Wizard ................................................................................12
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................17
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................21
Home ....................................................................................... 22
Internet ..............................................................................22
DIR-879 ..............................................................................23
Connected Clients .........................................................24
Settings ..................................................................................25
Wizard ................................................................................25
Internet ..............................................................................25
Dynamic IP (DCHP) ..................................................26
Static IP ........................................................................27
PPPoE............................................................................28
PPTP ..............................................................................29
L2TP ..............................................................................31
DS-Lite .......................................................................... 33
IPv6 ................................................................................34
Auto Detection .........................................................35
Static IPv6 ...................................................................36
Auto Conguration .................................................38
PPPoE............................................................................39
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel ...................................................41
6 to 4 .............................................................................43
6rd .................................................................................44
Local Connectivity Only ......................................... 46
Wireless..............................................................................47
Guest Zone .................................................................49
Network ............................................................................. 50
Features ..................................................................................52
QoS Engine ....................................................................... 52
Firewall Settings .............................................................53
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................55
Port Forwarding .............................................................56
Virtual Server ...................................................................57
Website Filter ...................................................................58
Static Routes ....................................................................59
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IPv6 .....................................................................................60
Dynamic DNS ..................................................................61
IPv6 Host .....................................................................62
Management ........................................................................63
Time & Schedule ............................................................63
Time ..............................................................................63
Schedule .....................................................................64
System Log .......................................................................65
Admin.................................................................................66
System ...............................................................................67
Upgrade ............................................................................68
Statistics ............................................................................69
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................70
WPS Button ...................................................................................70
Windows® 8 ................................................................................... 71
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................71
Windows® 7 ................................................................................... 73
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................73
WPS ..........................................................................................76
Windows Vista® ............................................................................ 80
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................81
Troubleshooting ..............................................................83
Wireless Basics .................................................................87
What is Wireless? ......................................................................... 88
Tips ...................................................................................................90
Wireless Modes ............................................................................91
Networking Basics ...........................................................92
Check your IP address ...............................................................92
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................93
Wireless Security ............................................................94
What is WPA? ...................................................................94
Technical Specications ..................................................95
Contacting Technical Support ........................................96
GPL Code Statement........................................................97
Warranty .........................................................................109
Registration ...................................................................116
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-879 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based broadband modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices
Web-based Conguration
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® or Mac OS®X operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 11 or higher
• Mozilla® Firefox®
• Google Chrome™
• Safari® 7 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit
www.java.com to download the latest version.
QRS Mobile Requirements
For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at:
• iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities > D-Link Systems)
• Google Play (Click link to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp)
Minimum Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) comes with high power signal ampliers that will deliver extreme Wi-Fi coverage to all your Wi-Fi
devices. With wireless dual band speeds of 600Mbps and 1300Mbps, a dual core processor and SmartConnect technology, the DIR-
879 avoids interference to deliver the fastest wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections. The DIR-879 also comes
with a new user interface so controlling your network is easier than ever. You can get online in minutes with the Quick Router Setup
(QRS) app. The DIR-879 is a robust router solution that will give you a better signal throughout your home.
Dual Band Advantage
The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router delivers dual band performance for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your email
and surf the Internet on the 2.4GHz band; and game, make Skype calls and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner,
interference-free 5GHz band Whatever you like to do online, dual band has you covered.
High Power Signal Ampliers
With its built-in high-power 1,000mW signal ampliers and AC technology you can enjoy wireless coverage throughout your home.
Watch videos in an upstairs room, Skype from your home oce, or browse and stream from your couch – with the DIR-879 you can
connect wherever and however you want.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Hardware Overview
Back
1 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default
settings.
2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The LED will blink white.
3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
4 Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
5 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
6 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
7 Mode Switch
Select Router (left) or Extender mode (right). To change modes, move the switch to the desired
position and after ve seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default
mode. Firmware for this feature will be available in the future.
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LED
Color Status Description
Orange Solid Router is booting up or in the reset process.
Orange Blinking Router is in recovery mode.
White Solid Router is working properly.
White Blinking The WPS process is in progress.
None O Router is powered o.
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Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need your PPPoE user name and password.
If you do not have this information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Do not proceed until you have this
information. Also, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, MacPoET, BroadJump,
or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem. In some cases, you may need to turn
it o for up to ve minutes.
• Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode
so the DIR-879 can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router
device.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background
RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -
each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that
the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range.
Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le
cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not
in use.
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123 4 EthernetRESET WPS POWERDC IN
Router
Extender
T
T
1. Turn o and unplug the power to your cable or DSL modem. This is required.
Manual Setup
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
Modem
DIR-879
Internet Port (yellow)
Ethernet Cable
Modem
Ethernet Port
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Router
Extender
T
4. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing.
DIR-879
Computer
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. You
can also connect wirelessly to the router with your computer. Use the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration Card for the Wi-Fi
network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the router. Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to connect.
Ethernet Cable
123 4 EthernetRESET WPS POWERDC IN
Router
Extender
Modem
Computer
DIR-879
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5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the LED
does not light up, press the Power button on the back of the router.
6. After the router has powered up, verify that the LED is lit. Proceed with router conguration.
* If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
1 2 3 4 EthernetRESET WPS POWERDC IN
Router
Extender
T
12V
2A
POWER
USB
Modem
DIR-879
Computer
1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS
Wireless
Computer*
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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time using your web browser.
Refer to page 12.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to congure your router. Refer to page 17.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router using a web browser and manually congure your router. Refer to page 21
Conguration
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The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. When the welcome
screen appears, click Next to continue. Wait a few moments while your
router detects your Internet connection type.
Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time conguring the router, open your web browser (e.g.,
Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch
the Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, you can enter
http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
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If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you
will see a list of connection types. Select your Internet connection type. This
information can be obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection
automatically provides you with an IP address. This option is commonly used
for cable modem services.
Click Next to continue.
If the router detected PPPoE or you selected Username/Password Connection
(PPPoE), enter your PPPoE username and password supplied by your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure you remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter
the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless devices
will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to
your wireless network.
Note: If you would like to create a dierent Wi-Fi network name and password
for each wireless band, nish the wizard and then go to "Wireless" on page
47. You will need to disable SmartConnect to create separate Wi-Fi network
names and passwords.
Click Next to continue.
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In order to secure your DIR-879, enter a new Admin Password. You will
be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s
web conguration utility.
Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Back if you nd it
necessary to make changes. When the settings are correct, make a note
of the of them so you can congure your Wi-Fi devices.
Click Next to continue.
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At the end of the wizard, you will see a nal summary of your settings.
Click Finish to close the wizard.
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QRS Mobile App
The QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-5GHz
Password: xxxxxxxx
To congure your router, go to:
http://dlinkrouter.local.
Or http://192.168.0.1
Username: “Admin”
Password:” “ (leave the eld blank)
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile app on the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect
to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device.
Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select
and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, tap on the QRS Mobile icon to launch
the QRS mobile app from your mobile device.
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Step 4
You will see the Welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed. When the Operation
Mode screen appears, tap Next.
Step 5
At this point, make sure that your router is connected to a modem. Plug
one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem,
and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-879.
Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed
to the next step.
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Step 6
You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band; the 2.4GHz
band followed by the 5GHz band.
A. Enter a Network Name (SSID) of your choice, or you may leave it
unchanged to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be
assigned its own SSID.
B. Choose a Wi-Fi Password of at least eight characters. You will need
to enter this Password the rst time you connect any device to the
router wirelessly.
Tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of your choice. Unlike
the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to
congure the router. Refer to "Web-based Conguration Utility" on page
21 to learn how this password is used. Tap Next to proceed.
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Step 8
If you would like to receive notication whenever a new rmware update
is available, tap the Notify me when new rmware is available check
box and tap Next.
Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
Step 9
You will see a summary of your settings. If you need to make any changes,
tap Back to step back through the previous pages.
Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
Enter your password. If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave
the Admin Password eld blank by default. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset button
(see page 4) to restore the router to its factory default settings.
Open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter
http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).
The router’s Home page will open, displaying its current connection status.
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features, and Management
functions. You may easily navigate back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically time-out after a period of inactivity. (You will have
to log back in as described above.)
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Home
The current status of the router is displayed on the Home page in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click on an icon to
see information about the selected part of the network at the bottom of the screen.
The Home page shows whether or not the router is currently connected to the
Internet. If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard.
(Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 12.)
To view details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click Release
IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click
Renew.
To recongure the Internet settings, refer to "Internet" on page 25.
Internet
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DIR-879
Click on the DIR-879 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.
Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address.
To recongure the router's network settings, either click Go to settings (at the bottom
left side of the page), or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network from
the drop-down menu that appears. Refer to page 50.
To recongure the router's wireless settings, either click Go to settings (at the bottom
right side of the page), or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless
from the drop-down menu that appears. Refer to page 47.
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about all the clients currently
connected to the router, and their corresponding IP addresses.
To edit a client’s settings, click the pencil icon for the client you would like to edit.
Enter a custom name for this client.
Displays the vendor of the device.
Enter a specic IP address for this client.
Enable if you would like to reserve this IP address for this client. Every
time this device joins the network, it will receive this IP address.
Allow or Block access to your router.
Click Save when you are done.
Name:
Vendor:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Access:
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Settings
Wizard
Internet
From the Settings menu, you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to the Internet. This is the same wizard that you launched
when you rst installed the router.
From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to congure your Internet connection manually.
Choose your Internet Connection type from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the connection type that you select, you may also see
additional elds below that require input. For example, when you
select PPPoE, you will see elds for Username and Password.
My Internet
Connection is:
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all elds for the selected option.
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 26.
For Static IP refer to page 27.
For PPPoE refer to page 28.
For PPTP refer to page 29.
For L2TP refer to page 31.
For DS-Lite refer to page 33.
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The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to Auto.
Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a
connected client.
Click Save when you are done.
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Dynamic IP (DCHP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP
does not provide you with an IP address to use.
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Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to Auto.
Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Each IPv4 address must be entered in the appropriate form,
known as dot-decimal notation. This means four decimal numbers separated by dots (x.x.x.x).
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Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to Auto.
Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the
Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.
Click Save when you are done.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information
can be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). This option is typically used for DSL services.
PPPoE
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Enter the PPTP Server IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the PPTP IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the PPTP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static
IP only).
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
PPTP IP
Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your Internet service provider (ISP)
can provide you with a username and password.
PPTP
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Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
MTU:
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L2TP
Enter the L2TP Server IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
Auto-reconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic IP.
Enter the L2TP IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (for Static IP
only).
Enter the L2TP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for
Static IP only).
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP can provide you with a username
and password.
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Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
MTU:
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DS-Lite
Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR
IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Conguration to enter
the AFTR IPv6 address manually.
If you selected Manual Conguration above, enter the AFTR IPv6
address used here.
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.
Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be
displayed here.
Click Save when you are done.
DS-Lite
Conguration:
AFTR IPv6
Address:
B4 IPv6
Address:
WAN IPv6
Address:
IPv6 WAN
Default
Gateway:
DS-Lite is an IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) connection type. DHCPv6 is the IPv6 equivalent of Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol for IPv4.
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IPv6
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link.
To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4.
Choose your IPv6 Internet Connection type from the drop-down
menu. For most of the connection types, after you make a selection
you will see additional elds below that require input. The exception
is for Local Connectivity Only. For this connection type you must
click on Advanced Settings... to see the additional elds below.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all elds for the selected option.
For Auto Detection refer to page 35.
For Static IPv6 refer to page 36.
For Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 38.
For PPPoE refer to page 39.
For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 41.
For 6 to 4 refer to page 43.
For 6rd refer to page 44.
For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 46.
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Auto Detection
Select Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Primary DNS
Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Secondary DNS
Server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for
the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to
change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
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Static IPv6
Enable or disable the Link-Local Address. (If you enable this option,
you can skip the description of the next two elds.)
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the IPv6 Address
supplied by your ISP.
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the Subnet Prex
Length supplied by your ISP.
Enter the Default Gateway for your IPv6 connection.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Auto Conguration
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following
DNS .
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
Primary DNS Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
Secondary DNS Server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for
the router.
Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
feature.
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Auto Conguration is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs
require you to change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
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PPPoE
Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and
password, or Create a new session.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
Username provided by your ISP.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
Password provided by your ISP.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the ISP Service
Name (optional).
If you selected Create a new session above, select either Always
on, On demand, or Manual.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS .
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Primary DNS
Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Secondary DNS
Server address.
PPPoE Session:
Username:
Password:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Reconnect
Mode:
MTU:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Select PPPoE (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information can be
provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Required elds will vary, depending on the options you have enabled.
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Enable or disable prex delegation services.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. (This eld is only
required when DHCP-PD is disabled.)
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable
DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Enter the Remote IPv4 address you will use.
Enter the Remote IPv6 address you will use.
Displays the Local IPv4 address.
Enter the Local IPv6 address you will use.
Enter the Subnet Prex Length supplied by your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS.
If you selected Use the following DNS above, enter the Primary
DNS Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS above, enter the Secondary
DNS Server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Remote IPv4
Address:
Remote IPv6
Address:
Local IPv4
Address:
Local IPv6
Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
You can congure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6
packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure.
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Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
feature.
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
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6 to 4
Displays the 6to4 Address.
Enter the 6to4 Relay supplied by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
6to4 Address:
6to4 Relay:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
In this section, the user can congure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology
that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet.
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6rd
Currently unsupported.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the
destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically populate the data
values, or Manual Conguration to enter the settings manually.
Enter the 6rd IPv6 Prex and mask length supplied by your ISP (for
manual conguration only).
Displays the WAN IPv4 Address. Enter the mask length (for manual
conguration only).
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 Address supplied by your ISP (for
manual conguration only).
Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Assign IPv6
Prex:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable Hub and
Spoke Mode:
6rd
Conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex:
WAN IPv4
Address:
6rd Border
Relay IPv4
Address:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
In this section, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
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Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Local Connectivity Only
Click to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.
When ULA is enabled, you may also enable automatic conguration
of the ULA prex.
Will display the Current ULA Prex.
Will display the LAN IPv6 ULA.
Click Save when you are done.
Enable ULA:
Use Default
ULA Prex:
Current ULA
Prex:
LAN IPv6 ULA:
Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. For this Internet Connection type, you must
click on Advanced Settings... to see the required elds below.
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Wireless
Enable SmartConnect to use one Wi-Fi network name and password
for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Disable to congure each band
separately.
Enable or disable the wireless frequency band.
Create a Wi-Fi Name for your wireless network using up to 32
characters.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Select None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended).
Select the preferred wireless networking standard for each band.
The available options will depend on the wireless frequency band,
as well as the currently selected security mode.
Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).
Select the desired wireless transmission power (High, Medium or
Low).
Smart Connect:
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Security Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Wi-Fi Channel:
Transmission
Power:
From the Settings menu, click Wireless to begin wireless conguration. You will see the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
bands. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and allow you to view all elds corresponding with each frequency band.
The following options apply to both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency bands:
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For the 2.4GHz band:
Select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are using both 802.11n and non-
802.11n wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any
802.11n wireless clients.
For the 5GHz band:
Select Auto 20/40/80 MHz if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
non-802.11n wireless devices, or select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are
using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to
broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.
Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule for enabling the rule.
The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your
own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 64).
Click Save when you are done.
Channel Width:
Visibility Status:
Schedule:
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Guest Zone
Enable or disable the Guest Zone for each wireless frequency band.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from your main
wireless network.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone.
Enabling this option will limit connectivity to the Internet. Guests
will not be allowed to access other local network devices.
Click Save when you are done.
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Internet Access
Only:
The following options apply to both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency
bands:
To congure a Guest Zone, click on the Guest Zone link. You may congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
A Guest Zone is a temporary zone that can be used by guests to access the Internet. Guest Zones are separate from your main wireless network.
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Network
Enter the LAN IP Address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will need
to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the
conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
The default address to access the router’s conguration utility is
http://dlinkrouter.local./ You may replace dlinkrouter with a name
of your choice by entering it into this eld.
Enter the Local Domain Name (optional).
If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.
Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your
computers.
LAN IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Management
Link:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
This section allows you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) settings. You
can enable the use of the DIR-879 as a DNS server. From the Settings menu, click Network.
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the available options.
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Status:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
DHCP Lease
Time:
Always
Broadcast:
WAN Port
Speed:
UPnP:
IPv4 Multicast
Streams:
IPv6 Multicast
Streams:
Enable or disable the DHCP server.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP
assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers
or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you
may have an IP conict.
Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/
WLAN clients.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides
compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.
Enable to allow IPv4 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Enable to allow IPv6 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Click Save when you are done.
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Features
QoS Engine
Under Connected Clients, you will see client cards representing each device. If some
client cards are o-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll left and right.
A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority.
A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority.
A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority.
If connected clients are not assigned a priority, all devices will be treated with equal
priority. If some devices are assigned a priority and others are not, the unassigned
devices will be treated with the lowest priority.
Quality of Service (QoS) improves data ow. It allows you to prioritize clients, so that high-priority clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if
one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent le, you might wish to assign the former client a higher priority, so that
the movie streaming is not disrupted by the trac of the other devices on the network.
From the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine.
To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the Connected Clients
list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the
slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the
Connected Clients list, click the cross icon in the top right corner of the device card.
Click Save when you are done.
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Firewall Settings
Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Enabling this feature
creates a subnetwork that can be used to expose a single computer
to the Internet for applications that do not run well behind the router.
This may expose the computer to a variety of security risks and is
not recommended.
If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP Address of the client you wish to
expose, or select a Computer Name from the drop-down menu.
Click to enable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to help prevent cyber
attacks. This technique validates that the trac passing through the
session conforms to the protocol.
Click to enable Anti-Spoof Checking, which will protect your
network from certain kinds of “spoong” attacks.
Click to enable IPv6 Simple Security, which will provide simple
security capabilities for a local-area IPv6 network.
Enable DMZ:
DMZ IP
Address:
Enable SPI IPv4:
Enable
Anti-Spoof
Checking:
IPv6 Simple
Security:
A rewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. The DIR-879 oers a high-performance rewall features like SPI (Stateful
Packet Inspection).
From the Features menu, click Firewall.
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and view more options.
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Click to enable PPTP, which will allow multiple machines on the
LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol.
Enable to allow 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. If you are having trouble
connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG o.
Check with the system administrator of your corporate network to
nd out whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
Enable to allow applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol
(RTSP) to receive streaming media from the Internet.
Enable to allow devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP)
to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices
have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This
Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of
such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning
this ALG o.
Click Save when you are done.
PPTP:
IPSec (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
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IPv4/IPv6 Rules
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the Source IP Address Range that the rule applies to. Using
the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.
Enter the Destination IP Address Range that the rule applies to.
Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP
address.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP)
and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to.
Use the drop-down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can
create a schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 64).
Click Apply when you are done.
The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section allows you to specify the kind of trac that is allowed to pass through the network. Click either IPv4 Rules or IPv6 Rules.
Name:
Source IP
Address Range:
Destination IP
Address Range:
Port Range:
Schedule:
Use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to Turn IPv4 Filtering ON and
ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. Or you may choose to Turn IPv4 Fltering OFF.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click Add Rule. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
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Port Forwarding
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that
you want to allow the incoming service to. Or, select the Computer
Name from the drop-down menu.
Enter a TCP Port (or a range of TCP ports) you want to open. Separate
ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Enter a UDP Port (or a range of UDP ports) you want to open.
Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Use the drop-down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can
create a schedules from the Schedules section (refer to page 64).
Click Apply when you are done.
Name:
Local IP:
TCP Port:
UDP Port:
Schedule:
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click Add Rule. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
Port forwarding allows you to specify a single port or a range of ports to open for specic devices on the network. It allows trac requests from a
specic application to be directed to a specic client.
From the Features menu, click Port Forwarding.
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Virtual Server
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that
you want to allow the incoming service to. Or, select the Computer
Name from the drop-down menu.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both,
or Other).
If you selected Other, enter the Protocol Number.
Enter the public port you want to open.
Enter the private port you want to open.
Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule when the rule will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or create
your own schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 64).
Click Apply when you are done.
The DIR-879 can store a maximum of 15 rules. If you wish to remove a rule, click on
its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil
icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button.
Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
Name:
Local IP:
Protocol:
Protocol
Number:
External Port:
Internal Port:
Schedule:
The Virtual Server allows you to specify a single public port for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port.
From the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server.
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Website Filter
If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY clients access to ONLY
these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want
to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW clients access to ONLY these sites
from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be blocked.
You may specify a maximum of 15 websites. To add a new website to the list, click
Add Rule.
The Website Filter page allows you to create a list of websites that may be viewed by specied users or blocked from those users.
From the Features menu, click Website Filter.
Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or Domain. If you wish to remove
a rule, click on its trash icon in the Delete column. To edit a rule, simply replace the
URL or Domain.
Click Save when you are done.
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Static Routes
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Enter the netmask of the route.
Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of
using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the
router when this route is used.
Click Apply when you are done.
To congure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 60. To return to the main IPv4
static routes page, click IPv4.
If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash icon in the Delete column. If you wish
to edit a route, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new
route, click the Add Route button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Route, the Create New Route window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
Name:
Destination
Network:
Mask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
The Static Routes section allows you to dene custom routes allowing trac to be directed to a specic client or location.
From the Features menu, click Static Route.
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Enter a Name for the new rule.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specied
destination.
Enter the IPv6 address prex length of the packets that will take this
route.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of
using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the
router when this route is used.
Click Apply when you are done.
Name:
DestNetwork:
PrexLen:
Metric:
Interface:
IPv6
If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a route click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new route, click the Add Route button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Route, the Create New Route window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
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Dynamic DNS
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service provider, people can enter
your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server, no matter what your current IP address assignment.
From the Features menu, click Dynamic DNS.
Enabling DDNS will reveal additional conguration options.
Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status.
Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from
the drop-down menu.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter your dynamic DNS User Name.
Enter your dynamic DNS Password.
Enter a Time Out (in hours).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Status:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Time Out:
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To congure an IPv6 dynamic
DNS host, refer to page 62.
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Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter the IPv6 Address of the dynamic DNS server. Or, select the
Computer Name from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply when you are done.
Host Name:
IPv6 Address:
The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Record button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Record, the Create New Record window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
IPv6 Host
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Management
Time & Schedule
Time
The Time page allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the DIR-879's internal system clock. The router's internal clock is
used for data logging and schedules.
From the Management menu, click Time & Schedule.
Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Displays the current Date and Time.
Enable or disable daylight saving time.
Enable to allow an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server on the Internet
to synchronize the time and date with your router. If you enable this
option, select an NTP server from the drop-down menu. Or, you can
select Manual from the drop-down menu and manually enter the
NTP Server.
Note: To congure the router’s time and date manually, disable the
Update Time Using NTP Server option and use the drop-down menus
that appear to input the time and date.
Click Save when you are done.
Time Zone:
Time:
Enable Daylight
Saving:
Update Time
Using an NTP
Server:
To congure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 64.
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Schedule
Create schedules for use with enforcing rules. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule.
When you click on Add Rule, the following screen will appear:
First, enter the Name of your schedule.
Each row represents a day, and each box represents one hour, with the time at the
top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start
hour and drag to the end hour. You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only
one period per day.
To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the X icon at the end of the row.
Click Apply when you are done.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash icon in the Delete column. If you wish
to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new
rule, click the Add Rule button. Click Save when you are done.
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System Log
Enable to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is disabled,
there will be no other options on this page.
Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is
connected to the router, you can select it from the drop-down menu
to automatically populate the eld.
Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to
an e-mail address. Then enter the settings for your e-mail account.
These can be obtained from your e-mail service provider.
If e-mail notication is enabled, you may also enable this option.
When the log is full, the router will send it by e-mail.
Enable to send an e-mail according to a specied schedule.
If you enable Send on Schedule, use the drop-down menu to select
the schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be
set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedule from the
Schedules section (refer to page 64).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable Logging
to Syslog
Server:
Syslog Server IP
Address:
Enable E-mail
Notication:
Send When Log
Full:
Send on
Schedule:
Schedule:
The router keeps a running log of events. The logs can be sent to a Syslog server, and delivered to your email address.
From the Management menu, click System Log.
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Admin
This page allows you to change the administrator settings, such as change the Admin password and enable remote management.
From the Management menu, click System Admin.
Enter a new Password for the administrator account. You will need to
enter this password whenever you congure the router using a web
browser.
Enables a challenge-response test designed to prevent online hackers
and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network
settings.
Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. This means
to connect to the router, you must enter https://192.168.0.1 instead
of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-879 to be congured from the
Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the
web management interface.
The port number used to access the DIR-879 is used in the URL. Example:
http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-
879 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface. If
you enable HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL
to access the router remotely.
Click Save when you are done.
Password:
Enable
Graphical
Authentication
(CAPTCHA):
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Port:
To load, save, or reset the settings, or to reboot the router, click System and refer to page 67.
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System
Click Save to save the current router conguration settings to a le on
your computer's hard drive.
Click Select File to locate and load previously saved router conguration
le. This will overwrite the router’s current conguration.
This option will restore all conguration settings back to the settings
that were in eect at the time the router was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules
that you have created. If you want to rst save the current router
conguration settings to your computer, use the Save button above.
Click Reboot to reboot the router.
Save Settings
To Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
From Local
Hard Drive:
Restore To
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot The
Device:
This page allows you to save the DIR-879’s current conguration, load a previously saved conguration, and reset the router to the factory default settings.
From the Admin page click System.
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Upgrade
This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s rmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the rmware, you must rst
download the le from http://support.dlink.com.
From the Management menu, click Upgrade.
Displays the Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date.
Click Check for New Firmware to prompt the router to check for a new
rmware version. If a newer version is found, you will be prompted to
install it*.
If you prefer to upgrade manually, rst download the rmware le to
your computer that you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File
button and browse to locate the le and install the new rmware.
Firmware
Information:
Check for New
Firmware:
Upgrade
Firmware:
*Note: When you click Check for New Firmware you will see a message
that says, "Checking". If what you have currently installed is the latest version,
you will see a message that says, "This rmware is the latest version".
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Statistics
You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz statistics 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.
The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
On the Statistics page you can view the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.
From the Management menu, click Statistics.
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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router
WPS Button
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless
devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a
software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-879 router. Refer to your user manual for the wireless device
you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-879 for about one second. The LED on the front will start to blink.
Step 2 - Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process).
Step 3 - Allow up to one minute for your connection to be congured. Once the Power LED stops blinking, you will be connected
and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2.
WPS Button
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Windows® 8
WPA/WPA2
It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used.
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the
taskbar next to the time display.
Wireless Icon
Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within
connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by
clicking on the network name.
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You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi
password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box
and click Next.
If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router,
you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to
enable the WPS function.
When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network,
the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to
which you are connected to.
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Windows® 7
It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Wireless Icon
WPA/WPA2
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3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would
like to connect to and click the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/
IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics
section in this manual for more information.
4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect
to the router.
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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on
your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the
WPS button on the router.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless
router.
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WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-879 can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to
congure the WPS feature:
1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
2. Click Network on the left side.
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3. Double-click the DIR-879.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless
Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
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5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.
Click Next to continue.
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7. The following window appears while the Router is being congured.
Wait for the conguration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been
set up successfully.
Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security
key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.
9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
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Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s wireless utility, please refer to the
user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will have a “site survey”
option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the
center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click
on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics
section in this manual for more information.
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WPA/WPA2
It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and
click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the
wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of
screen). Select Connect to a network.
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on
your router and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless
router.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-879.
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you
have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must
be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
- Explorer® 11 or higher
- Firefox®
- Chrome™
- Safari® 7 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a
dierent cable or connecting to a dierent port on the device. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,
and Norton Personal Firewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included with your rewall
software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
• Congure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click
the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button.
Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
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• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This
should open the login page for your web management.
• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30
seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.
2. How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-879 router?
1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect.
Note: If you did not run the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to its default settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Conguration Card included
for the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password.
You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-879 router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-879 for a minimum of three seconds, or until the Power LED starts to blink green.
2. Within one minute press the WPS button on your wireless device.
3. Allow up to two minutes to connect.
Note: Some devices may require you to log in to a utility to start the WPS process. Refer to the user manual for the device you want to
connect to the router if you do not know how to start the WPS process.
3. What can I do if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately, this process
will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the back of the unit. With the
router powered on, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button down
for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot
process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. Reset Button
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5. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay and banking sites, we
suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (e.g., 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
To nd the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be
another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
• Windows® 8, 7, and Vista® users type in cmd and press
Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping.
Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
4. Can I connect the DIR-879 to an existing router?
We recommend that you replace your existing router with the DIR-879 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router,
you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer's user guide so you can put the combo router into Bridge mode,
which will turn o the device's NAT functions.
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented
packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the
proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration page
for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.
• Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments
of ten.
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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link
wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able
to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead
of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee
shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate more eciently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop
systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to
use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide
this link.
Wireless Basics
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What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link
delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B.
But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range
area to be able to connect your computer. There are two dierent types of wireless networks: Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point
has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access
point the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places
like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, university and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other
outdoor venues.
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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to
30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as
much power. This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other
devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, oce, business,
D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home Uses/Benets
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Oce and Home Oce Uses/Benets
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce
• Remotely access your oce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate oce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming
so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public
places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations
like: Airports, Hotels, Coee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to
place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have
a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access
point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
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Security
Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on
the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication using wireless network
adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-879 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the
wireless router or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc
mode to communicate.
Wireless Modes
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
By default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., wireless router) automatically. To
verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the Windows button on your keyboard. In the Search eld,
type cmd and press Enter.
At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the
default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation,
security settings, and the settings on your router.
Some rewall software programs may block a DHCP
request on newly installed adapters.
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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Windows® 8 - Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections.
Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network
Connections.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet
as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X
where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not
in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your
router (i.e.,. 192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-879 oers the following
types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing
algorithm and by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based
on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP
regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple
to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized
network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your
wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public
key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Technical Specications
Physical Interfaces
• Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN)
• One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET)
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button
• Reset Button
Standards
• IEEE 802.11ac
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.3ab
• IEEE 802.3u
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Power
• Output: 12 V DC, 1.5A
• Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature
• 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Operating Humidity
• 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certications
• FCC Class B
• CE
• Wi-Fi Certied
Dimensions
• 7.9 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches
Warranty
•1-Year Limited Warranty
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11g, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Contacting Technical Support
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• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router [e.g., rev A1])
• Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router).
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http://support.dlink.ca
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IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO
MODIFIES AND/OR CONVEYS THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO
OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16.
If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal eect according to their terms, reviewing courts
shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a warranty or
assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee.
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Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty:
• Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and
• Only for products purchased and delivered within the fty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions
or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below (“Hardware”) will be free from material defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product, for the period set forth below (“Warranty Period”), except
as otherwise stated herein.
• Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year
• Power supplies and fans: One (1) year
• Spare parts and spare kits: Ninety (90) days
The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at
D-Link’s option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual
purchase price paid. Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Oce. The replacement hardware
need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any
reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer,
and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical
to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link
upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded,
shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
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Limited Software Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specications
for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90)
days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its
documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be
free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will
be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional
specications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise
agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the
license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject
to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it
is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by
D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is rst returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software
for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty:
The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any
refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or
the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is” without any
warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.
Submitting A Claim (USA):
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and
the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software
nonconformance in sucient detail to allow D-Link to conrm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a
copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
• The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at https://support.dlink.com, who will attempt to
assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must
obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number
at https://rma.dlink.com/.
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• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package
to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
Please refer to shipping and packaging instructions located online at http://rma.dlink.com/.
• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD
will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped
to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that
are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common
carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise
we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are
prepaid by the customer. D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the
foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to
pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance
with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
Submitting A Claim (Canada):
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and
the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
• Customers need to provide their receipt (proof of purchase) even if the product is registered. Without a receipt, no warranty service will
be done. The registration is not considered a proof of purchase.
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance
in sucient detail to allow D-Link to conrm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase
invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
• The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-800-361-5265, who will attempt to assist the customer
in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material
Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.ca/.
• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to
ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not
include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship
back any accessories.
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• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will
be rejected by D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Networks, Inc., 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5S2 Canada. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired
or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping
charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited
shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer. D-Link may reject or return any product
that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from
the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product
that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or
non-conforming.
• RMA phone number: 1-800-361-5265 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 9:00PM EST
What Is Not Covered:
The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover:
Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modication, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation,
lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number
has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act
of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, rmware or other products or services provided by anyone
other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers,
or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link
Service Oce. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE
LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
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Limitation of Liability:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK
STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT
IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING
EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law:
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This
Limited Warranty provides specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Trademarks:
D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Copyright Statement:
No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the
United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Copyright ©2014 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz / 5.470 ~ 5.725GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specic channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are rmware programmed at the factory
to match the intended destination. The rmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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ICC Notice:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specic operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
(i) The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to
co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) The maximum antenna gain (2dBi) permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specied
for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate, as stated in section A9.2(3).
In addition, users should also be cautioned to take note that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Règlement d’Industry Canada
Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions:
(1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.
(2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de
ce périphérique.
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Appendix G - Registration
Version 1.00
February 12, 2016
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.
Registration