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... 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 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 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 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual...
... 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 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 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 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual...
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Table of Contents 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 Windows® XP 83 WPA/WPA2 84 Troubleshooting 86 Wireless Basics 90 What is Wireless 91 Tips...93 Wireless Modes 94 Networking Basics 95 Check your IP address 95 Statically Assign an IP address 96 Technical Specifications 97 Regulatory Information 98 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual iii
Table of Contents 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 Windows® XP 83 WPA/WPA2 84 Troubleshooting 86 Wireless Basics 90 What is Wireless 91 Tips...93 Wireless Modes 94 Networking Basics 95 Check your IP address 95 Statically Assign an IP address 96 Technical Specifications 97 Regulatory Information 98 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual iii
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... up to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Support for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Section 1 - D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. This way, important network traffic such as VoIP and video streaming, take priority over a wireless network or the Internet. Connect the DIR-842 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to increase network efficiency by the 802.11ac...
... up to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Support for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Section 1 - D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. This way, important network traffic such as VoIP and video streaming, take priority over a wireless network or the Internet. Connect the DIR-842 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to increase network efficiency by the 802.11ac...
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... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The web-based user interface displays a number of wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n. • Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Configure your router to those on MAC address...
... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The web-based user interface displays a number of wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n. • Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Configure your router to those on MAC address...
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 3 Power Receptor Receptor for 8 seconds to reset the router to start the WPS process. Long press for the supplied power adapter. 4 Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-842 on and off. 5 WPS / Reset Button Short press to default settings. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 3 Power Receptor Receptor for 8 seconds to reset the router to start the WPS process. Long press for the supplied power adapter. 4 Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-842 on and off. 5 WPS / Reset Button Short press to default settings. Section 1 -
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... your modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to...
... your modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet port on the router, and then turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to...
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... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Be aware of your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual...
... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Be aware of your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual...
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... of this cable into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that came with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. If you are connecting to boot up. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. Section 2 - Installation 4. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on your router into the Ethernet port on the...
... of this cable into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that came with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. If you are connecting to boot up. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. Section 2 - Installation 4. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on your router into the Ethernet port on the...
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... your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to continue. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default...
... your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to continue. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default...
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue. Note: If your computer. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from your computer has PPPoE software, make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Select your Internet connection type (this information can...
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue. Note: If your computer. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from your computer has PPPoE software, make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Select your Internet connection type (this information can...
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Getting Started For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to secure the router, please enter a new password. In order to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Your wireless clients will need to have this password every time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. The Summary window will be prompted for this passphrase or key entered to...
Getting Started For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to secure the router, please enter a new password. In order to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Your wireless clients will need to have this password every time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. The Summary window will be prompted for this passphrase or key entered to...
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... 5) to restore the router to proceed. Note: The system will open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ Windows and Mac users may quickly jump back Home at the top of inactivity. Section 4 - Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open displaying its default settings. Click Log In to its current connection status. The bar at any time. Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19...
... 5) to restore the router to proceed. Note: The system will open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ Windows and Mac users may quickly jump back Home at the top of inactivity. Section 4 - Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open displaying its default settings. Click Log In to its current connection status. The bar at any time. Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19...
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... can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. Click Save when you may need to the physical MAC address of a connected client. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 25 Default Enter the default gateway address provided by your IP information is set to change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of the router. Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP...
... can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. Click Save when you may need to the physical MAC address of a connected client. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 25 Default Enter the default gateway address provided by your IP information is set to change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of the router. Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP...
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... address lifetime (in minutes). Section 4 - Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 43 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Automatic Check to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Configuration 6 to 4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used...
... address lifetime (in minutes). Section 4 - Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 43 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Automatic Check to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Configuration 6 to 4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used...
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... secondary DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 44 LAN IPv6 Link- Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and Configuration: populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Displays the router's LAN link-local address...
... secondary DNS server address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 44 LAN IPv6 Link- Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and Configuration: populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Displays the router's LAN link-local address...
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... to configure the DHCP settings. If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will allow you to access the router's configuration is Link: http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you may have an IP conflict. Management The default address to change the local network settings of your computers will use the router for the DHCP server's IP Address Range: assignment. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 50 Click Advanced Settings... DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server.
... to configure the DHCP settings. If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will allow you to access the router's configuration is Link: http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you may have an IP conflict. Management The default address to change the local network settings of your computers will use the router for the DHCP server's IP Address Range: assignment. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 50 Click Advanced Settings... DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server.
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... are done. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 61 In the Features menu on the bar on page 62. Enable Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to your server no matter what your dynamic DNS password. Host Name: Enter the host name that you are the IPv6 host settings. Password: Enter your IP address is. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can...
... are done. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 61 In the Features menu on the bar on page 62. Enable Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to your server no matter what your dynamic DNS password. Host Name: Enter the host name that you are the IPv6 host settings. Password: Enter your IP address is. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can...
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... created. Device: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 67 To return to reboot the router. Save Settings This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Section 4 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the current router configuration settings to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. Hard Drive: Restore To This option will save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset...
... created. Device: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 67 To return to reboot the router. Save Settings This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Section 4 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the current router configuration settings to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. Hard Drive: Restore To This option will save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset...
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.... D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 68 In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com. You can also browse to a language pack file to install the new firmware. Information: Check for New Click this button to prompt the router to upgrade the router's firmware...
.... D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 68 In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com. You can also browse to a language pack file to install the new firmware. Information: Check for New Click this button to prompt the router to upgrade the router's firmware...
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... password? Unfortunately this process will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using a different computer. 2. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 87 With the router powered on the rear panel of your settings back to access the router. Click the LAN Settings button. Troubleshooting • Configure your router. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Wait about 30 seconds to the factory defaults. If you forgot your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing...
... password? Unfortunately this process will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using a different computer. 2. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 87 With the router powered on the rear panel of your settings back to access the router. Click the LAN Settings button. Troubleshooting • Configure your router. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Wait about 30 seconds to the factory defaults. If you forgot your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing...