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... D-Link Corporation. Android is a trademark of Apple Inc. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 06, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Google, Inc. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842...
... D-Link Corporation. Android is a trademark of Apple Inc. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 06, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Google, Inc. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842...
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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... 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... 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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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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Product Overview Package Contents DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note WI-FI Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-842 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
Product Overview Package Contents DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note WI-FI Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-842 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
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... of Java installed. Section 1 - QRS Mobile Requirements • iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 6.0 or higher) • Android™ device (2.33 or higher) D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 2
... of Java installed. Section 1 - QRS Mobile Requirements • iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 6.0 or higher) • Android™ device (2.33 or higher) D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 2
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... compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. Support for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with four external antennas, this router is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that you have optimal network performance.... delivers up to use the best possible encryption regardless of importance. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Powered by analyzing wired and wireless network traffic and prioritizing it from over the Internet. Connect the DIR-842 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to...
... compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. Support for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with four external antennas, this router is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that you have optimal network performance.... delivers up to use the best possible encryption regardless of importance. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Powered by analyzing wired and wireless network traffic and prioritizing it from over the Internet. Connect the DIR-842 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to...
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... The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-842 is accessible to be active on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering ... rate. The web-based user interface displays a number of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Section 1 - Through its easy-to your company's server. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4
... The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-842 is accessible to be active on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering ... rate. The web-based user interface displays a number of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Section 1 - Through its easy-to your company's server. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 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 - 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.
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 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 - 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.
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... Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the device is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is powered on ports 1-4 respectively. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 Section 1 - The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has...
... Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the device is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is powered on ports 1-4 respectively. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 Section 1 - The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has...
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... you will walk you must turn off your modem. Placement of the router is very important. In some cases, you may need to the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7
... you will walk you must turn off your modem. Placement of the router is very important. In some cases, you may need to the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7
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...at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not... in your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must ... brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8
...at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not... in your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must ... brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8
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This is connected to your cable or DSL broadband modem. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. Installation Manual Setup 1. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Section 2 -
This is connected to your cable or DSL broadband modem. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. Installation Manual Setup 1. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Section 2 -
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... or surge protector. Plug one end of the router. Installation 4. Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. Reconnect the power adapter to your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 If you are connecting to boot up. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. Press the power button and verify that came with your router into the Ethernet...
... or surge protector. Plug one end of the router. Installation 4. Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. Reconnect the power adapter to your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 If you are connecting to boot up. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. Press the power button and verify that came with your router into the Ethernet...
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This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19. Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19. Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
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... page 19. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to the Internet. Please wait while your router detects your username...
... page 19. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to the Internet. Please wait while your router detects your username...
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... service provider) and click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer has PPPoE software, make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Note: If your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from will not work through a router. Select your computer. Section...
... service provider) and click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer has PPPoE software, make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Note: If your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from will not work through a router. Select your computer. Section...
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... entered to be able to connect to them. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to continue. You will display your wireless network. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue.
... entered to be able to connect to them. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to continue. You will display your wireless network. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue.
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... show the Android interface of your device. Step 3 Once you may now configure your Wi-Fi password. Step 2 Once your app is the same. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be different to...
... show the Android interface of your device. Step 3 Once you may now configure your Wi-Fi password. Step 2 Once your app is the same. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be different to...
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Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into your the router is connected to a modem. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your Internet connection and proceed to automatically detect your device password and tap Log In. Tap Next to the next step. Section 3 -
Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into your the router is connected to a modem. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your Internet connection and proceed to automatically detect your device password and tap Log In. Tap Next to the next step. Section 3 -