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..... All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual i Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date December 17, 2014 Description •...
..... All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual i Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date December 17, 2014 Description •...
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... 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... 50 Wireless 51 Smart Connect 51 2.4GHz 52 Primary and Secondary 5GHz 53 Guest Zone 54 Network 55 SharePort 57 Create User 58 mydlink 59 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual ii
... 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... 50 Wireless 51 Smart Connect 51 2.4GHz 52 Primary and Secondary 5GHz 53 Guest Zone 54 Network 55 SharePort 57 Create User 58 mydlink 59 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual ii
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... Router 131 WPS Button 131 Windows® 8 132 WPA/WPA2 132 Windows® 7 134 WPA/WPA2 134 WPS 137 Windows Vista 141 WPA/WPA2 142 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual iii
... Router 131 WPS Button 131 Windows® 8 132 WPA/WPA2 132 Windows® 7 134 WPA/WPA2 134 WPS 137 Windows Vista 141 WPA/WPA2 142 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual iii
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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
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D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-890L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-890L Wireless AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router Power Adapter and Cable Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-890L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-890L Wireless AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router Power Adapter and Cable Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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...® 5.1 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 2 Section 1 - mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to download the latest version.
...® 5.1 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 2 Section 1 - mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to download the latest version.
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...your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. Section 1 - You can outperform other 802.11ac devices. The DIR-890L is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that are . Monitor websites that printer with... browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app, which is detected. The DIR-890L provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features, and excellent security features. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 3 With the addition of Advanced Quality of cloud features including QRS Mobile...
...your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. Section 1 - You can outperform other 802.11ac devices. The DIR-890L is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that are . Monitor websites that printer with... browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app, which is detected. The DIR-890L provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features, and excellent security features. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 3 With the addition of Advanced Quality of cloud features including QRS Mobile...
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...lower actual data throughput rate. The Advanced AC SmartBeam technology that older wireless devices do not degrade the overall performance of the DIR-890L and allows wireless AC devices to your network no matter where you the future of high-bandwidth wireless connectivity, vastly increasing ... the living room TV while a family member watches a movie on the go. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 4 The newly introduced SmartConnect technology ensures that is connected to stay informed and in the DIR-890L brings you are visiting, to your router, change settings, or block someone from an...
...lower actual data throughput rate. The Advanced AC SmartBeam technology that older wireless devices do not degrade the overall performance of the DIR-890L and allows wireless AC devices to your network no matter where you the future of high-bandwidth wireless connectivity, vastly increasing ... the living room TV while a family member watches a movie on the go. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 4 The newly introduced SmartConnect technology ensures that is connected to stay informed and in the DIR-890L brings you are visiting, to your router, change settings, or block someone from an...
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... Button Press to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. 2 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Section 1 -
... Button Press to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. 2 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Section 1 -
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... blink quickly. 4 2.4G LED A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. If the LED is orange, the connection is working properly. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 Section 1 - During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply.
... blink quickly. 4 2.4G LED A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. If the LED is orange, the connection is working properly. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 Section 1 - During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply.
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..., or EnterNet 300 from your Internet provider. In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your computer or you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 7 If your PPPoE user name and password. Section 2 - Placement of the router is very important. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will...
..., or EnterNet 300 from your Internet provider. In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your computer or you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 7 If your PPPoE user name and password. Section 2 - Placement of the router is very important. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will...
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Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is not in your 2.4 GHz phone base is to be ...-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at ...network devices. Materials and objects such as possible. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 8
Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is not in your 2.4 GHz phone base is to be ...-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at ...network devices. Materials and objects such as possible. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 8
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In order to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DIR-890L is designed to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. 45° D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 9
In order to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DIR-890L is designed to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. 45° D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 9
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Section 2 - This is required. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Ethernet Port DIR-890L Modem USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 10 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
Section 2 - This is required. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Ethernet Port DIR-890L Modem USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 10 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
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Installation 3. DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA D-Link DIR-890L User Manual Computer 11 Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on the router. Section 2 -
Installation 3. DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA D-Link DIR-890L User Manual Computer 11 Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on the router. Section 2 -
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Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA 6. Proceed with router configuration. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (white or orange) LEDs are both lit. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 12 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Installation 5.
Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Modem DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA 6. Proceed with router configuration. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (white or orange) LEDs are both lit. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 12 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Installation 5.
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Section 3 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 21. • Manual Setup - Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to your router. 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 to connect to the Internet and connect to page 26 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 13 Refer to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router.
Section 3 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 21. • Manual Setup - Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to your router. 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 to connect to the Internet and connect to page 26 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 13 Refer to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router.
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... ISP information such as username and password. Wait a few moments while your router is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 14 This will guide you may need to continue. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is...
... ISP information such as username and password. Wait a few moments while your router is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 14 This will guide you may need to continue. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is...
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... detected PPPoE or you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection automatically provides you have, a list of Internet connection you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Select your Internet connection type (this information can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet Service...
... detected PPPoE or you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection automatically provides you have, a list of Internet connection you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Select your Internet connection type (this information can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet Service...
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Click Next to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to your ISP.
Click Next to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to your ISP.