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... subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i All rights reserved. All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies.
... subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i All rights reserved. All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies.
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.../WPA2 54 Windows® 7 56 WPA/WPA2 56 WPS 59 Windows Vista 63 WPA/WPA2 64 Windows® XP 66 WPA/WPA2 67 Troubleshooting 69 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual ii
.../WPA2 54 Windows® 7 56 WPA/WPA2 56 WPS 59 Windows Vista 63 WPA/WPA2 64 Windows® XP 66 WPA/WPA2 67 Troubleshooting 69 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual ii
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Table of Contents Wireless Basics 73 What is Wireless 74 Tips...76 Wireless Modes 77 Networking Basics 78 Check your IP address 78 Statically Assign an IP address 79 Wireless Security 80 What is WPA 80 Technical Specifications 81 Regulatory Information 83 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual iii
Table of Contents Wireless Basics 73 What is Wireless 74 Tips...76 Wireless Modes 77 Networking Basics 78 Check your IP address 78 Statically Assign an IP address 79 Wireless Security 80 What is WPA 80 Technical Specifications 81 Regulatory Information 83 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual iii
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978 12 V 4 A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide and Warranty Documents SIM Card Adapter System Requirements • Computer or mobile device with 802.11ac/n/g wireless adapter • Internet Explorer® 9, Firefox® 12, Chrome™ 20, or Safari 5 • Mini SIM card • Subscription with a mobile Internet Service Provider * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. Section 1 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978 12 V 4 A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide and Warranty Documents SIM Card Adapter System Requirements • Computer or mobile device with 802.11ac/n/g wireless adapter • Internet Explorer® 9, Firefox® 12, Chrome™ 20, or Safari 5 • Mini SIM card • Subscription with a mobile Internet Service Provider * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. Section 1 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Turns red if there is an error. 3 WAN Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data ...
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Turns red if there is an error. 3 WAN Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data ...
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For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For mobile network connections. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. Turns the device on or off. Section 1 - Product Overview 12 3 4 56 1 Power Connector 2 Power Button 3 Ethernet LAN Ports 4 Ethernet WAN Port 5 SIM card slot 6 WPS Button Connects to the included power adapter.
For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For mobile network connections. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. Turns the device on or off. Section 1 - Product Overview 12 3 4 56 1 Power Connector 2 Power Button 3 Ethernet LAN Ports 4 Ethernet WAN Port 5 SIM card slot 6 WPS Button Connects to the included power adapter.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 The router will reboot to factory settings. Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices. Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 The router will reboot to factory settings. Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices. Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds.
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... steps below.. 1. Never insert or remove the SIM/UICC card while the router is in clockwise. Connect the power adapter to the back of your DWR-978. c. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Section 2 - Arrange them in the "On" position. Make sure the power button is in an attic or garage. Connect via ...If you wish to the router and the router is very important. a. Before You Begin Ensure that power is being supplied to use your DWR-978. The LEDs on the front panel will light up to use a wired connection exclusively, you through Ethernet via Wi-Fi using the SSID and...
... steps below.. 1. Never insert or remove the SIM/UICC card while the router is in clockwise. Connect the power adapter to the back of your DWR-978. c. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Section 2 - Arrange them in the "On" position. Make sure the power button is in an attic or garage. Connect via ...If you wish to the router and the router is very important. a. Before You Begin Ensure that power is being supplied to use your DWR-978. The LEDs on the front panel will light up to use a wired connection exclusively, you through Ethernet via Wi-Fi using the SSID and...
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... file cabinets, metal doors, and aluminum studs may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing the wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters...water can reduce your adapter's range from anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to be accessed using 2.4 GHz cordless phones, make sure that the... a negative effect on the types of the wireless signal. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6
... file cabinets, metal doors, and aluminum studs may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing the wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters...water can reduce your adapter's range from anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that is to be accessed using 2.4 GHz cordless phones, make sure that the... a negative effect on the types of the wireless signal. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6
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... 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. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Note: If you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information.
... 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. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Note: If you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information.
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... a password. Time: Specify number to . Click Send to send. Section 3 - Content: Enter the content you can either be saved to your password one more time. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you wish to send your message.
... a password. Time: Specify number to . Click Send to send. Section 3 - Content: Enter the content you can either be saved to your password one more time. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you wish to send your message.
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Content: (Optional) Should you wish to send. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Time: Specify number to . Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send your message. Section 3 - Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your previous settings. Click Send to your password one more time.
Content: (Optional) Should you wish to send. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Time: Specify number to . Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send your message. Section 3 - Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your previous settings. Click Send to your password one more time.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Section 3 - Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Section 3 - Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
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Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
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... the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi...
... the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi...
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By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Channel Indicates the Channel Width of a schedule. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select ...
By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Channel Indicates the Channel Width of a schedule. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select ...
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2-Personal is Visible or Invisible. Click on Schedule to ...
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2-Personal is Visible or Invisible. Click on Schedule to ...
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... configuration utility. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to Relay: your previous settings. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for the router.
... configuration utility. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to Relay: your previous settings. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for the router.
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... period that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled...
... period that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled...
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Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Section 3 - WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled.
Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Section 3 - WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled.