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... i Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Manual Setup 9 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 15 Configuration 19 Home 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 Wireless 47 Guest Zone 49 Network... 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 ii
... i Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Manual Setup 9 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 15 Configuration 19 Home 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 Wireless 47 Guest Zone 49 Network... 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 ii
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...802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. The DIR-842 is accessible to participate in the 5 GHz band with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to your specific... and real-time audio. The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-842 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the 2.4 GHz band, and up to be active on MAC ... materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4
...802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. The DIR-842 is accessible to participate in the 5 GHz band with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to your specific... and real-time audio. The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-842 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the 2.4 GHz band, and up to be active on MAC ... materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4
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This is connected to your computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your router. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Installation Manual Setup 1. Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3.
This is connected to your computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your router. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Installation Manual Setup 1. Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3.
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Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Log into the router for the first time. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router. Use your smart device to page 19.
Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Log into the router for the first time. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router. Use your smart device to page 19.
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Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to the Internet. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Please wait while ... Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your username and password. Click Next to enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to Configuration on page 19. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to the Internet. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Please wait while ... Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your username and password. Click Next to enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to Configuration on page 19. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
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Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device has been successfully configured! Section 3 - Congratulations, your device to exit the app. You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18
Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device has been successfully configured! Section 3 - Congratulations, your device to exit the app. You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18
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Note: If you entered during the wizard. You may also connect by typing the IP address of inactivity. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 If you previously followed the setup wizard (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. The router's home page will ... out after a period of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in , press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds (see Setup Wizard on page 5) to restore the router to Settings and Management functions. The bar at any time. Section 4 - Note: The system will open...
Note: If you entered during the wizard. You may also connect by typing the IP address of inactivity. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 If you previously followed the setup wizard (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. The router's home page will ... out after a period of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in , press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds (see Setup Wizard on page 5) to restore the router to Settings and Management functions. The bar at any time. Section 4 - Note: The system will open...
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... of an interactive diagram. If it is currently connected to reconnect, click Renew. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 Click IPv4 or IPv6 to disconnect from the Internet. Click Release to see Setup Wizard on page 12). To bring up the setup wizard (see details of the page will allow you do this and wish...
... of an interactive diagram. If it is currently connected to reconnect, click Renew. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 Click IPv4 or IPv6 to disconnect from the Internet. Click Release to see Setup Wizard on page 12). To bring up the setup wizard (see details of the page will allow you do this and wish...
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 23 Refer to DS-Lite on page 12 for details. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DCHP) on page 24 For ... refer to PPTP on page 27 For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 29 For DS-Lite refer to Setup Wizard on page 31 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on page 60. My Internet Choose your connection type. Connection Is...
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 23 Refer to DS-Lite on page 12 for details. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DCHP) on page 24 For ... refer to PPTP on page 27 For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 29 For DS-Lite refer to Setup Wizard on page 31 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on page 60. My Internet Choose your connection type. Connection Is...
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..., wireless printers, and cameras will start the WPS process). Allow up to 1 minute to the DIR-842 router. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Note: If you press and hold the WPS button for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will be secure with WPS) that you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Section... 4 - Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
..., wireless printers, and cameras will start the WPS process). Allow up to 1 minute to the DIR-842 router. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Note: If you press and hold the WPS button for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will be secure with WPS) that you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Section... 4 - Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
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If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enter the network security key (WiFi password) for the wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to enable the WPS function. When you can also press the WPS button on your router at the point to which you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 -
If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enter the network security key (WiFi password) for the wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to enable the WPS function. When you can also press the WPS button on your router at the point to which you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 -
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Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router's web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-842. DIR-842 4. Section 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-842. DIR-842 4. Section 4 -
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The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Connecting to complete WPS setup. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79
The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Connecting to complete WPS setup. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79
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... you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 2 until you can now configure your way down by default). Once you get a fragmented packet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 For example, lets say that value and add 28 to the value to enter the web configuration page for the device. •...; Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Open your browser, enter the IP...
... you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 2 until you can now configure your way down by default). Once you get a fragmented packet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 For example, lets say that value and add 28 to the value to enter the web configuration page for the device. •...; Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Open your browser, enter the IP...
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... dispersed throughout your home. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. Wireless technology is wireless used? Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when... as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Appendix A - People like : airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93
... dispersed throughout your home. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. Wireless technology is wireless used? Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when... as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Appendix A - People like : airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93