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... companies. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2023 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in thke content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of...
... companies. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2023 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in thke content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of...
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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. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1 Section 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. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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... if a 3G connection established. 8 4G/LTE+ Will be lit if a 4G/LTE+ connection is established. 9 5G Will be lit green if the device is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front...
... if a 3G connection established. 8 4G/LTE+ Will be lit if a 4G/LTE+ connection is established. 9 5G Will be lit green if the device is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front...
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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 a DSL/cable modem or router. Turns the device on or off. For mobile network connections. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For connection to the included power adapter. Section 1 - For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer.
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 a DSL/cable modem or router. Turns the device on or off. For mobile network connections. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For connection to the included power adapter. Section 1 - For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer.
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Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 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. Section 1 -
Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 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. Section 1 -
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...back panel of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Section 2 - Placement of your mobile connection as the DWR-978 Mobile Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes. Caution: Always unplug/power down the router before performing the steps below.. 1. ...The Power LED will guide you must use your DWR-978. The LEDs on the front panel will turn solid green: Power, Network, WiFi (if enabled), LAN (if connected), WAN (if connected), and Signal Strength. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5
...back panel of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Section 2 - Placement of your mobile connection as the DWR-978 Mobile Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes. Caution: Always unplug/power down the router before performing the steps below.. 1. ...The Power LED will guide you must use your DWR-978. The LEDs on the front panel will turn solid green: Power, Network, WiFi (if enabled), LAN (if connected), WAN (if connected), and Signal Strength. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5
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... cabinets, metal doors, and aluminum studs may limit the range of your home or office. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can affect wireless performance. Keep in use. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 If you are using a wireless connection from 3 to 90 feet (1 to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the...
... cabinets, metal doors, and aluminum studs may limit the range of your home or office. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can affect wireless performance. Keep in use. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 If you are using a wireless connection from 3 to 90 feet (1 to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the...
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... see the Home page. Once you to the configuration utility, the default password is a menu. At the top of the router (192.168.0.1 by default). D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 To log in , you will take you have successfully logged in to the appropriate configuration section. Section 3 -
... see the Home page. Once you to the configuration utility, the default password is a menu. At the top of the router (192.168.0.1 by default). D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 To log in , you will take you have successfully logged in to the appropriate configuration section. Section 3 -
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.... Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Section 3 - Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Click Send to your message. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Content: (Optional) Should you wish to the router's internal memory or on the SIM/UICC card itself. Time: Specify number to . These messages can organize...
.... Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Section 3 - Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Click Send to your message. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Content: (Optional) Should you wish to the router's internal memory or on the SIM/UICC card itself. Time: Specify number to . These messages can organize...
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Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Click Send to send your previous settings. Content: (Optional) Should you wish to your message. Time: Specify number to . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Section 3 -
Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Click Send to send your previous settings. Content: (Optional) Should you wish to your message. Time: Specify number to . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Section 3 -
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New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - 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. Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center.
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Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code.
Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code.
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... or Low. Configuration Main Wi-Fi Primary 2.4G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. By default Auto is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12
... or Low. Configuration Main Wi-Fi Primary 2.4G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. By default Auto is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12
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...is selected, you may also select 20 MHz. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is part of the connection. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of a ...Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on Schedule to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the ...
...is selected, you may also select 20 MHz. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is part of the connection. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of a ...Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on Schedule to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the ...
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...-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select None. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert...
...-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select None. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert...
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... information from your ISP to use the router for a DNS server. If you change the IP address, you want to Relay: your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel...
... information from your ISP to use the router for a DNS server. If you change the IP address, you want to Relay: your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel...
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... Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Section 3 - IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Streams: Disabled.
... Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Section 3 - IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 Configuration DHCP Server Status: Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Streams: Disabled.
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WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 -
WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 -