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...save energy when it is not needed. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i All other countries. Copyright © 2015 by D-Link Corporation. It can also be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to notify any... without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. 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 Apple Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication...
...save energy when it is not needed. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i All other countries. Copyright © 2015 by D-Link Corporation. It can also be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to notify any... without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. 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 Apple Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication...
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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. 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 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. 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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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 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients ...
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 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients ...
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... speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with a dual-active firewall (SPI and NAT) to wired devices for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to use the best possible encryption regardless of importance. In addition, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and...
... speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with a dual-active firewall (SPI and NAT) to wired devices for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology helps to use the best possible encryption regardless of importance. In addition, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and...
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...user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Section 1 - The performance of this 802.11ac wireless...existing networking devices as well as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Configure your company's server. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The DIR-842 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on ...
...user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Section 1 - The performance of this 802.11ac wireless...existing networking devices as well as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Configure your company's server. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The DIR-842 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on ...
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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 Section 1 - 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.
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 Section 1 - 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.
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The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the wireless is powered...
The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the wireless is powered...
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... directly to Ethernet). • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on your modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Placement of the router is very important. Before you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the...
... directly to Ethernet). • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on your modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Placement of the router is very important. Before you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the...
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... vary depending on range. Be aware of walls or ceilings is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep...
... vary depending on range. Be aware of walls or ceilings is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep...
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The router is now connected to your modem and a computer. Section 2 - Position your router close to your router. Installation Manual Setup 1. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. This is connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Turn off and unplug your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Place the router in an open area of your computer.
The router is now connected to your modem and a computer. Section 2 - Position your router close to your router. Installation Manual Setup 1. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your cable or DSL broadband modem. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2. This is connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Turn off and unplug your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Place the router in an open area of your computer.
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... with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. Plug one end of the router. Connect the supplied power adapter into a power outlet or surge protector. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. Installation 4. If you are connecting to boot up. Section 2 -
... with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. Plug one end of the router. Connect the supplied power adapter into a power outlet or surge protector. Power Outlet 4 INTERNET 7. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Allow 1 minute for two minutes. 6. Installation 4. If you are connecting to boot up. Section 2 -
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Log into the router for the first time. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Refer to configure your smart device to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your router. Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19.
Log into the router for the first time. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Refer to configure your smart device to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your router. Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19.
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... your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to continue. Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to the Internet.
... your username and password. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Please refer to continue. Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to the Internet.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Select your Internet service provider) and click Next to choose from your Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. Getting Started If the ...
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Select your Internet service provider) and click Next to choose from your Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. Getting Started If the ...
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... time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. Click Next if you want to your settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. The Summary window will be able to connect to use the router's web configuration utility. In order to 32 characters...
... time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. Click Next if you want to your settings. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. The Summary window will be able to connect to use the router's web configuration utility. In order to 32 characters...
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... Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on your app is the same. Select and then enter your device. Step 3 Once you to your device. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15
... Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on your app is the same. Select and then enter your device. Step 3 Once you to your device. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15
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Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your Internet connection and proceed to a modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Tap Next to automatically detect your the router is connected to the next step. Section 3 - Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into your device password and tap Log In. Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen.
Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your Internet connection and proceed to a modem. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Tap Next to automatically detect your the router is connected to the next step. Section 3 - Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into your device password and tap Log In. Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen.