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... 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Antenna Setup 9 Manual Setup 10 Configuration 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Home 27 Internet 27 DIR-890L 28 Connected Clients 29 USB Device 30 Settings 31 Wizard 31 Internet 31 Dynamic IP (DCHP 32 Static IP 33 PPPoE 34 PPTP 35 L2TP 36 DS-Lite 37 IPv6 38 Auto Detection 39 Static IPv6 40 Auto Configuration 42 PPPoE 43...
... 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Antenna Setup 9 Manual Setup 10 Configuration 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Home 27 Internet 27 DIR-890L 28 Connected Clients 29 USB Device 30 Settings 31 Wizard 31 Internet 31 Dynamic IP (DCHP 32 Static IP 33 PPPoE 34 PPTP 35 L2TP 36 DS-Lite 37 IPv6 38 Auto Detection 39 Static IPv6 40 Auto Configuration 42 PPPoE 43...
User Manual
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... QoS Engine 60 Firewall Settings 61 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 63 Port Forwarding 64 Virtual Server 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 QuickVPN 71 Management 72 Time & Schedule 72 Time 72 Schedule 73 System Log 74 Admin 75 System 76 Firmware Upgrade 77 Statistics 78 Using the mydlink SharePort™ App 79 The mydlink SharePort™ App iOS Devices 79 Main Menu 83 Documents...
... QoS Engine 60 Firewall Settings 61 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 63 Port Forwarding 64 Virtual Server 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 QuickVPN 71 Management 72 Time & Schedule 72 Time 72 Schedule 73 System Log 74 Admin 75 System 76 Firmware Upgrade 77 Statistics 78 Using the mydlink SharePort™ App 79 The mydlink SharePort™ App iOS Devices 79 Main Menu 83 Documents...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 144 Wireless Basics 147 What is Wireless 148 Tips 150 Wireless Modes 151 Networking Basics 152 Check your IP address 152 Statically Assign an IP address 153 Wireless Security 154 What is WPA 154 Technical Specifications 155 Contacting Technical Support 156 GPL Code Statement 157 Warranty 169 Registration 176 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual iv
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 144 Wireless Basics 147 What is Wireless 148 Tips 150 Wireless Modes 151 Networking Basics 152 Check your IP address 152 Statically Assign an IP address 153 Wireless Security 154 What is WPA 154 Technical Specifications 155 Contacting Technical Support 156 GPL Code Statement 157 Warranty 169 Registration 176 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual iv
User Manual
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... access is a useful tool for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Android™ devices to access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to setup and configure the router using a mobile app. Product Overview Introduction The DIR-890 uses advanced AC beamforming technology to your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
... access is a useful tool for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Android™ devices to access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to setup and configure the router using a mobile app. Product Overview Introduction The DIR-890 uses advanced AC beamforming technology to your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
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... DIR-890L and allows wireless AC devices to get your router, change settings, or block someone from using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an Internet connected PC, tablet, or smartphone. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Parents can effortlessly access and view your smartphone or tablet. File Sharing at Your Fingertips The mydlink SharePort app allows you are visiting, to Set Up and Use Get the DIR-890L up a secure network...
... DIR-890L and allows wireless AC devices to get your router, change settings, or block someone from using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an Internet connected PC, tablet, or smartphone. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Parents can effortlessly access and view your smartphone or tablet. File Sharing at Your Fingertips The mydlink SharePort app allows you are visiting, to Set Up and Use Get the DIR-890L up a secure network...
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... 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Port supports USB 2.0 devices. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 4 WPS Button Press to share content throughout your network. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast. 5 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 7 Power Button Press to share content...
... 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Port supports USB 2.0 devices. 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 4 WPS Button Press to share content throughout your network. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast. 5 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 7 Power Button Press to share content...
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... white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 The light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 SS USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected. 2 USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected. 3 5G LED A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process, this light will be solid orange during boot-up...
... white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 The light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 SS USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected. 2 USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected. 3 5G LED A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process, this light will be solid orange during boot-up...
User Manual
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... your PPPoE user name and password. If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will walk you have this information. Installation Installation This section will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-890L can work properly. Do not proceed until you through the installation process. In some cases, you unplug the power to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL...
... your PPPoE user name and password. If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will walk you have this information. Installation Installation This section will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-890L can work properly. Do not proceed until you through the installation process. In some cases, you unplug the power to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL...
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Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Section 2 - If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (white or orange) LEDs are both lit. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 12 Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA 6. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Proceed with router configuration. Installation 5.
Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Section 2 - If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (white or orange) LEDs are both lit. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 12 Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA 6. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Proceed with router configuration. Installation 5.
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... above.) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 26 Click Log In to its current connection status. You may easily navigate back Home at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. The router's Home page will open, displaying its factory default settings. Note: The system will have to log back in , press the reset button (see page 5) to restore the router to proceed. Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome...
... above.) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 26 Click Log In to its current connection status. You may easily navigate back Home at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. The router's Home page will open, displaying its factory default settings. Note: The system will have to log back in , press the reset button (see page 5) to restore the router to proceed. Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome...
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... Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP. Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by default this feature, enable Autoreconnect. by your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 34 Username: Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Section 3 - IP Address: Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Click Save when you to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP. Configuration PPPoE...
... Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP. Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by default this feature, enable Autoreconnect. by your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 34 Username: Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Section 3 - IP Address: Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Click Save when you to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP. Configuration PPPoE...
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... are done. LAN IPv6 Link- Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 47 Configuration 6 to 4 In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS Server address. Section 3 - Local Address: Enable Automatic Click to...
... are done. LAN IPv6 Link- Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 47 Configuration 6 to 4 In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS Server address. Section 3 - Local Address: Enable Automatic Click to...
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... IPv4 Address supplied by your ISP (for the router. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 48 Assign IPv6 Currently unsupported. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Address: LAN IPv6 Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for Relay IPv4 manual configuration only). Section 3 - Configuration 6rd In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using...
... IPv4 Address supplied by your ISP (for the router. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 48 Assign IPv6 Currently unsupported. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Address: LAN IPv6 Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for Relay IPv4 manual configuration only). Section 3 - Configuration 6rd In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using...
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... DIR-890L as a DNS server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 55 Section 3 - You can enable the use the router for the DHCP server's IP Address Range: assignment. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. Management The default address to your browser to expand the list and see all of this field. Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. to get back into this range or you change the local network settings of your computers. DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server...
... DIR-890L as a DNS server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 55 Section 3 - You can enable the use the router for the DHCP server's IP Address Range: assignment. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. Management The default address to your browser to expand the list and see all of this field. Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. to get back into this range or you change the local network settings of your computers. DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server...
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... DNS service provider. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 69 Time Out: Enter a Time Out (in their web browser to connect to page 70. From the Features menu, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling DDNS will reveal further configuration options. Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you are the IPv6 host settings. Click Save when you registered with your dynamic DNS Password. Server Address...
... DNS service provider. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 69 Time Out: Enter a Time Out (in their web browser to connect to page 70. From the Features menu, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling DDNS will reveal further configuration options. Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you are the IPv6 host settings. Click Save when you registered with your dynamic DNS Password. Server Address...
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... at the time the router was shipped from the factory. If you to save the current router configuration settings to the factory default settings. Section 3 - Device: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 76 Configuration System This page allows you want to first save the current router configuration settings to reboot the router. Save Settings Click Save to save the DIR-890L's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, and reset the router to a file on To Local Hard your computer, use the Save button above.
... at the time the router was shipped from the factory. If you to save the current router configuration settings to the factory default settings. Section 3 - Device: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 76 Configuration System This page allows you want to first save the current router configuration settings to reboot the router. Save Settings Click Save to save the DIR-890L's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, and reset the router to a file on To Local Hard your computer, use the Save button above.
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... Upgrade. Information: Check for New Click Check for New Firmware to prompt the router to check for New Firmware you will see a message that says, "This firmware is the latest version". If what you have currently installed is found, you must first download the file from http://support.dlink.com. Firmware Displays the Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date. Next, click the Select File button and browse to . D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
... Upgrade. Information: Check for New Click Check for New Firmware to prompt the router to check for New Firmware you will see a message that says, "This firmware is the latest version". If what you have currently installed is found, you must first download the file from http://support.dlink.com. Firmware Displays the Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date. Next, click the Select File button and browse to . D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
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... computer is checked. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 144 Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, and Norton Personal Firewall may occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for more information on disabling or configuring it. • Configure your web browser (if open) and open it. Click the LAN Settings button. When entering the IP address of the DIR-890L. 1. Your computer must be connected to the Internet. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This...
... computer is checked. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 144 Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, and Norton Personal Firewall may occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for more information on disabling or configuring it. • Configure your web browser (if open) and open it. Click the LAN Settings button. When entering the IP address of the DIR-890L. 1. Your computer must be connected to the Internet. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This...
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... connected devices. Reset Button D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 145 If you connect the DIR-890L to your router/network's DHCP settings. Scroll down for about 30 seconds to Setup > Network Settings. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on your existing router in Bridge Mode, it is not a D-Link device.) If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for your web management. * Note: The default IP address of the DIR-890L to find the IP address that was assigned: Using the router's Web-based configuration...
... connected devices. Reset Button D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 145 If you connect the DIR-890L to your router/network's DHCP settings. Scroll down for about 30 seconds to Setup > Network Settings. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on your existing router in Bridge Mode, it is not a D-Link device.) If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for your web management. * Note: The default IP address of the DIR-890L to find the IP address that was assigned: Using the router's Web-based configuration...
Quick Installation Guide
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... LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected. 3 5G LED A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly. The light will blink fast. 11 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 12 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 13 Power Button Press to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 2.0 devices. 9 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings...
... LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected. 3 5G LED A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly. The light will blink fast. 11 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 12 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 13 Power Button Press to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 2.0 devices. 9 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings...
