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...-Fi 14 Network (LAN 15 Network (WAN) IPv4 17 Network (WAN) IPv6 19 Management 28 System Time 28 Schedule 29 System Log 30 System & Reboot 31 Administration 32 Firmware Upgrade 33 Statistics 34 Advanced Settings 35 Firewall Settings 35 IPv4 Rules 36 IPv6 Rules 38 Port Forwarding 40 Virtual Server 42 Website Filter 44 Static Routes IPv4 45 Static Routes IPv6 47 Dynamic DNS 49 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 51 WPS Button 51 Windows® 10 52 Windows® 8 54...
...-Fi 14 Network (LAN 15 Network (WAN) IPv4 17 Network (WAN) IPv6 19 Management 28 System Time 28 Schedule 29 System Log 30 System & Reboot 31 Administration 32 Firmware Upgrade 33 Statistics 34 Advanced Settings 35 Firewall Settings 35 IPv4 Rules 36 IPv6 Rules 38 Port Forwarding 40 Virtual Server 42 Website Filter 44 Static Routes IPv4 45 Static Routes IPv6 47 Dynamic DNS 49 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 51 WPS Button 51 Windows® 10 52 Windows® 8 54...
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Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. The router will reboot to factory settings.
Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. The router will reboot to factory settings.
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... power button is in the "On" position. The Power LED will guide you must use . 2. After a few moments, if a connection has been established, the following LEDs will flash on the back of the router, or through the installation process. Plug the other end of your DWR-978 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router is very important. The LEDs on the front panel will turn solid green: Power, Network, WiFi (if enabled), LAN (if connected), WAN (if connected...
... power button is in the "On" position. The Power LED will guide you must use . 2. After a few moments, if a connection has been established, the following LEDs will flash on the back of the router, or through the installation process. Plug the other end of your DWR-978 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router is very important. The LEDs on the front panel will turn solid green: Power, Network, WiFi (if enabled), LAN (if connected), WAN (if connected...
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... default password is a menu. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Section 3 - Once you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the appropriate configuration section. On this page you to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Configuration Configuration Getting Started To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the address of the page is left blank. To log in , you will take you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status...
... default password is a menu. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Section 3 - Once you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the appropriate configuration section. On this page you to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Configuration Configuration Getting Started To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the address of the page is left blank. To log in , you will take you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status...
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... 192.168.0.1. If enabled, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to Relay: your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to use the router for the router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If you change the IP address, you want to your computers. Section 3 - Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for a DNS server.
... 192.168.0.1. If enabled, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to Relay: your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to use the router for the router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If you change the IP address, you want to your computers. Section 3 - Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for a DNS server.
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... - 192.168.0.199. Section 3 - Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 The default is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Range: DHCP Lease The lease time determines the period that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change.
... - 192.168.0.199. Section 3 - Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 The default is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Range: DHCP Lease The lease time determines the period that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change.
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...-Local Address. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. Configuration Static IPv6 Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway used by this connection. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Specify the LAN IPv6 Address. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 20 Subnet Prefix If Use Link-Local Address is Disabled...
...-Local Address. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. Configuration Static IPv6 Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway used by this connection. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Specify the LAN IPv6 Address. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 20 Subnet Prefix If Use Link-Local Address is Disabled...
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... Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 22 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. LAN IPv6 Link- IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address...
... Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 22 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. LAN IPv6 Link- IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address...
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...or Static IP. Username: Specify the Username. Address Mode: Specify the Reconnect Mode. Configuration PPPoE Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Service Name: Specify the Service Name. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to create or edit. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Password: Specify the Password. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 24 Reconnect Mode: Specify...
...or Static IP. Username: Specify the Username. Address Mode: Specify the Reconnect Mode. Configuration PPPoE Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Service Name: Specify the Service Name. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to create or edit. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Password: Specify the Password. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 24 Reconnect Mode: Specify...
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...ISP uses. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. Section 3 - Assign IPv6 Prefix: Indicates the Assign IPv6 Prefix. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 26 LAN IPv6 Link...
...ISP uses. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. Section 3 - Assign IPv6 Prefix: Indicates the Assign IPv6 Prefix. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 26 LAN IPv6 Link...
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... the Current Firmware Version. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 33 Firmware Version: Firmware Click Check to start the firmware upgrade. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to begin the Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) upgrade Upgrade: process. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Module Firmware Upgrade Current...
... the Current Firmware Version. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 33 Firmware Version: Firmware Click Check to start the firmware upgrade. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to begin the Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) upgrade Upgrade: process. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Module Firmware Upgrade Current...
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If you forgot your password, you must reset your web management. • If you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Release the button and the router will change all your D-Link router in the address bar. The default IP address is checked. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 70 Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. This should open it. • Access the web management. Click OK. • Go...
If you forgot your password, you must reset your web management. • If you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Release the button and the router will change all your D-Link router in the address bar. The default IP address is checked. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 70 Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. This should open it. • Access the web management. Click OK. • Go...
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... Specifications Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces LED Antenna Type Wi-Fi Data Rate Wireless IEEE Standard Data Signal Rate WAN Interface Functionality Security Protocol Firewall Mesh QoS SpeedTest Software Device Management Physical Hardware version Size Weight Power Input Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Certifications 4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x LTE SIM/USIM Slot, 1 x Reset Button, 1 x WPS Button, 1 x Power Port Power, WAN, WLAN, Phone, LAN...
... Specifications Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces LED Antenna Type Wi-Fi Data Rate Wireless IEEE Standard Data Signal Rate WAN Interface Functionality Security Protocol Firewall Mesh QoS SpeedTest Software Device Management Physical Hardware version Size Weight Power Input Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Certifications 4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x LTE SIM/USIM Slot, 1 x Reset Button, 1 x WPS Button, 1 x Power Port Power, WAN, WLAN, Phone, LAN...
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...IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. Use Link-Local Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Disabled, enter the Subnet Prefix Length: Length. Subnet Prefix If Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Address: Disabled. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Specify the LAN IPv6 Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 20 Configuration Static IPv6 Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Section 3 - Default...
...IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. Use Link-Local Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Disabled, enter the Subnet Prefix Length: Length. Subnet Prefix If Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Address: Disabled. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Specify the LAN IPv6 Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 20 Configuration Static IPv6 Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Section 3 - Default...
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...IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 22 Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Section 3 - Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration...
...IPv6 Link- Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 22 Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE, 6rd. Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Section 3 - Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Specify the DNS Type. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration...
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... DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Configuration 6rd Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 26 Section 3 - Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE...
... DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Configuration 6rd Advanced Setting Internet Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Choose from Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 26 Section 3 - Choose from Connection: Local Connectivity Only, Static IPv6, Auto Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE...
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... Air (FOTA) upgrade Upgrade: process. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Manual Firmware Upgrade Current Indicates the Current Firmware Version. Module Firmware Upgrade Current Indicates the Current Firmware Version. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 33 Configuration Firmware Upgrade Firmware Over The Air Latest Indicates The Latest Firmware Version. Firmware Version: Firmware Click Check to start the firmware upgrade. Section...
... Air (FOTA) upgrade Upgrade: process. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Manual Firmware Upgrade Current Indicates the Current Firmware Version. Module Firmware Upgrade Current Indicates the Current Firmware Version. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 33 Configuration Firmware Upgrade Firmware Over The Air Latest Indicates The Latest Firmware Version. Firmware Version: Firmware Click Check to start the firmware upgrade. Section...
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... reboot process. With the router powered on the rear panel of your router. Release the button and the router will change all your web browser (if open) and open the login page for your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. When logging in the address bar. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 70 Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set...
... reboot process. With the router powered on the rear panel of your router. Release the button and the router will change all your web browser (if open) and open the login page for your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. When logging in the address bar. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 70 Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set...
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... Specifications Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces LED Antenna Type Wi-Fi Data Rate Wireless IEEE Standard Data Signal Rate WAN Interface Functionality Security Protocol Firewall Mesh QoS SpeedTest Software Device Management Physical Hardware version Size Weight Power Input Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Certifications 4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x LTE SIM/USIM Slot, 1 x Reset Button, 1 x WPS Button, 1 x Power Port Power, WAN, WLAN, Phone, LAN...
... Specifications Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces LED Antenna Type Wi-Fi Data Rate Wireless IEEE Standard Data Signal Rate WAN Interface Functionality Security Protocol Firewall Mesh QoS SpeedTest Software Device Management Physical Hardware version Size Weight Power Input Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Certifications 4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports, 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x LTE SIM/USIM Slot, 1 x Reset Button, 1 x WPS Button, 1 x Power Port Power, WAN, WLAN, Phone, LAN...
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....com/support DWR-978 HOW DO I RESET MY DWR-978 ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS? • If you write down for about 10 seconds. HOW DO I CONFIGURE MY DWR-978 ROUTER OR CHECK MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) AND WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? • Connect your wireless settings. • Make sure you cannot remember your router, log in as described in , you will erase the current configuration. You will need to reset the router to the router using an Ethernet cable. • Open a web...
....com/support DWR-978 HOW DO I RESET MY DWR-978 ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS? • If you write down for about 10 seconds. HOW DO I CONFIGURE MY DWR-978 ROUTER OR CHECK MY WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) AND WIRELESS ENCRYPTION KEY? • Connect your wireless settings. • Make sure you cannot remember your router, log in as described in , you will erase the current configuration. You will need to reset the router to the router using an Ethernet cable. • Open a web...