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... be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual i All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation...
... be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual i All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation...
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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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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. 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 Section 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. 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 Section 1 -
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... Java installed. mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to download the latest version. Visit www.java.com to http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 2 Section 1 -
... Java installed. mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to download the latest version. Visit www.java.com to http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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.... mydlink-enabled routers can monitor and manage your home network right from your network or unwanted access is detected. The DIR-890L supports a host of your DIR-890L, as well as an additional USB 2.0 port located on your router right from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a... design and easy installation. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from anywhere, no matter where you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the USB 3.0 port located on the mydlink™ Lite app, which...
.... mydlink-enabled routers can monitor and manage your home network right from your network or unwanted access is detected. The DIR-890L supports a host of your DIR-890L, as well as an additional USB 2.0 port located on your router right from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a... design and easy installation. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from anywhere, no matter where you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the USB 3.0 port located on the mydlink™ Lite app, which...
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... allows you can also set up and running in the DIR-890L brings you are visiting, to Set Up and Use Get the DIR-890L up a secure network with mobile devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 3200 Mbps. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 4 Put your music library on a USB ...with everyone else in the router, open the app, and follow a few easy steps to get your home network connected without having to the DIR-890L and instantly share documents, movies, pictures, and music with the touch of a button using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. * Maximum wireless signal ...
... allows you can also set up and running in the DIR-890L brings you are visiting, to Set Up and Use Get the DIR-890L up a secure network with mobile devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 3200 Mbps. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 4 Put your music library on a USB ...with everyone else in the router, open the app, and follow a few easy steps to get your home network connected without having to the DIR-890L and instantly share documents, movies, pictures, and music with the touch of a button using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. * Maximum wireless signal ...
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... computers, switches, and game consoles. 6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 7 Power Button Press to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB...
... computers, switches, and game consoles. 6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 7 Power Button Press to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB...
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... wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 4 2.4G LED A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is good but the...
... wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 5 Internet LED A solid white light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 6 During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly. 4 2.4G LED A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is good but the...
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... PPPoE connection, you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - Placement of the router is very important. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 7 Also, make sure you Begin • Users with Cable providers - Before you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet...in the attic or garage. Do not proceed until you unplug the power to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-890L can work properly. Make sure you have this information. In some cases, you will need to set it off for your modem/router ...
... PPPoE connection, you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - Placement of the router is very important. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 7 Also, make sure you Begin • Users with Cable providers - Before you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet...in the attic or garage. Do not proceed until you unplug the power to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-890L can work properly. Make sure you have this information. In some cases, you will need to set it off for your modem/router ...
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..., or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 8 Position devices so that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. A solid...
..., or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 8 Position devices so that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. A solid...
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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 In order to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 -
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Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. 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 Section 2 - Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. 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 Section 2 - Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
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Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Section 2 - DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. 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
Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Section 2 - DIR-890L USB 3.0 USB 2.0 RESET WSP 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER DCN IN 12V-...SA Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. 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
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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. Installation 5. 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 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Proceed with router configuration. Section 2 -
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. Installation 5. 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 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Proceed with router configuration. Section 2 -
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Section 3 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 26 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 13 Refer to page 21. • Manual Setup - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
Section 3 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 26 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 13 Refer to page 21. • Manual Setup - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
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... your Internet connection type. If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 14 This will guide you may need to the Internet. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your new...
... your Internet connection type. If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 14 This will guide you may need to the Internet. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your new...
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... will be obtained from your Internet connection automatically provides you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your Internet Service Provider). Section 3 - Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 15 Select your Internet connection type (this information can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your computer.
... will be obtained from your Internet connection automatically provides you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your Internet Service Provider). Section 3 - Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 15 Select your Internet connection type (this information can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your computer.
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Click Next to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 16
Click Next to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-890L User Manual 16