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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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... displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Configure your router to be scheduled to your company's server. Environmental conditions will vary. It supports multiple...networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-842 lets you the freedom of hours...
... displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Configure your router to be scheduled to your company's server. Environmental conditions will vary. It supports multiple...networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-842 lets you the freedom of hours...
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Installation Manual Setup 1. Turn off and unplug your router. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is required. 2. This is now connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Section 2 -
Installation Manual Setup 1. Turn off and unplug your router. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is required. 2. This is now connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Section 2 -
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Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Section 3 - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19.
Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Section 3 - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19.
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...http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to continue. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect ...to enter your ISP information such as your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup...
...http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to continue. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect ...to enter your ISP information such as your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup...
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Congratulations, your chosen settings. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18 Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your device has been successfully configured! Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device to exit the app. You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Section 3 -
Congratulations, your chosen settings. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18 Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your device has been successfully configured! Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device to exit the app. You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Section 3 -
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...button for 10 seconds (see Setup Wizard on page 5) to restore the router to its current connection status. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Note: If you entered during the wizard. Click Log In to Settings and Management functions. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Configuration Configuration ...page will automatically log out after a period of the router (by typing the IP address of inactivity. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log ...
...button for 10 seconds (see Setup Wizard on page 5) to restore the router to its current connection status. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Note: If you entered during the wizard. Click Log In to Settings and Management functions. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Configuration Configuration ...page will automatically log out after a period of the router (by typing the IP address of inactivity. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log ...
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...you do this and wish to disconnect from the Internet. The menu bar at the bottom of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 If it is currently connected to other pages. Click Release to reconnect, click Renew. If you to quickly navigate to ... Internet The Home page displays whether or not the router is disconnected, click Click to repair to see Setup Wizard on page 12). Click IPv4 or IPv6 to bring up the setup wizard (see details of the screen. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to display information about your ...
...you do this and wish to disconnect from the Internet. The menu bar at the bottom of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 If it is currently connected to other pages. Click Release to reconnect, click Renew. If you to quickly navigate to ... Internet The Home page displays whether or not the router is disconnected, click Click to repair to see Setup Wizard on page 12). Click IPv4 or IPv6 to bring up the setup wizard (see details of the screen. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to display information about your ...
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This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. Refer to Setup Wizard on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the page, click Wizard to DS-Lite on the top of ...open the setup wizard. Connection Is: You will be presented with the appropriate options for the first time. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on page 31 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. D-Link DIR-842 User...
This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. Refer to Setup Wizard on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the page, click Wizard to DS-Lite on the top of ...open the setup wizard. Connection Is: You will be presented with the appropriate options for the first time. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on page 31 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. D-Link DIR-842 User...
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... to enable WPS. Note: If you press and hold the WPS button for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPA2. WPS Button Step 2 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Once you will start the WPS process). The Internet LED on your user manual for about... will be connected and your wireless devices to the DIR-842 router. Press the WPS button on the DIR-842 for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Please refer to your wireless client (or launch...
... to enable WPS. Note: If you press and hold the WPS button for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPA2. WPS Button Step 2 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Once you will start the WPS process). The Internet LED on your user manual for about... will be connected and your wireless devices to the DIR-842 router. Press the WPS button on the DIR-842 for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Please refer to your wireless client (or launch...
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When you are connected. 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 at the point to which 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 - Enter the password into the box and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to enable the WPS function.
When you are connected. 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 at the point to which 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 - Enter the password into the box and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to enable the WPS function.
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DIR-842 4. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router's web UI) and click Next. Double-click the DIR-842. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Section 4 -
DIR-842 4. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router's web UI) and click Next. Double-click the DIR-842. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Section 4 -
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79 The following window appears while the router is being configured. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup. Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Section 4 - Connecting to complete. 8. Click Close to the network in the future. 9.
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79 The following window appears while the router is being configured. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup. Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Section 4 - Connecting to complete. 8. Click Close to the network in the future. 9.
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Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your router with (1452+28=1480). Once you get a fragmented packet. Once you find your email. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in the MTU field and click Save Settings to ... various TCP/IP headers. Click OK to account for the network we're working with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter...
Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your router with (1452+28=1480). Once you get a fragmented packet. Once you find your email. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in the MTU field and click Save Settings to ... various TCP/IP headers. Click OK to account for the network we're working with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter...
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...like : airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". Try to start. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93 Wireless technology is wireless used? The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for ... Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you through the process of mobility and it could be quite a task not knowing where to place the router/access...
...like : airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". Try to start. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93 Wireless technology is wireless used? The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for ... Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you through the process of mobility and it could be quite a task not knowing where to place the router/access...
