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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 3 Power Receptor Receptor for 8 seconds to reset the router to start the WPS process. Long press for the supplied power adapter. 4 Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-842 on and off. 5 WPS / Reset Button Short press to default settings.
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. 3 Power Receptor Receptor for 8 seconds to reset the router to start the WPS process. Long press for the supplied power adapter. 4 Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-842 on and off. 5 WPS / Reset Button Short press to default settings.
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...to its current connection status. If you entered during the wizard. The router's home page will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Otherwise, leave the password blank. Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. You may also connect by default this... is http://192.168.0.1) in , press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you previously followed the setup wizard (see Setup Wizard on...
...to its current connection status. If you entered during the wizard. The router's home page will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Otherwise, leave the password blank. Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. You may also connect by default this... is http://192.168.0.1) in , press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds (see Connections on page 12, please use the admin password you previously followed the setup wizard (see Setup Wizard on...
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...IP address of http://dlinkrouter.local./ Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-842 to be configured from gaining access to your (CAPTCHA): router's network settings. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to change...web management interface. Click Save when you must enter https://dlinkrouter.local./ instead of the DIR-842 and 8080 is still required to the router securely. In the Management menu on the bar on the ...or Graphical numbers from a distorted image displayed on the top of the address. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 66
...IP address of http://dlinkrouter.local./ Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-842 to be configured from gaining access to your (CAPTCHA): router's network settings. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to change...web management interface. Click Save when you must enter https://dlinkrouter.local./ instead of the DIR-842 and 8080 is still required to the router securely. In the Management menu on the bar on the ...or Graphical numbers from a distorted image displayed on the top of the address. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 66
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...will From Local overwrite the router's current configuration. If you want to save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. This will load previously ...be lost, including any rules that Factory Default were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Device: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 67 From the Admin page click System. Hard Drive: Restore To This option will save the current router configuration settings ...
...will From Local overwrite the router's current configuration. If you want to save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. This will load previously ...be lost, including any rules that Factory Default were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Device: D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 67 From the Admin page click System. Hard Drive: Restore To This option will save the current router configuration settings ...
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The traffic counter will update in real time. Section 4 - You can view the amount of the page, click Statistics. The graph will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 69 In the Management menu on the bar on the graph, click Clear. To clear the information on the top of packets that pass through the router on the respective tabs at the top. Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz by clicking on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.
The traffic counter will update in real time. Section 4 - You can view the amount of the page, click Statistics. The graph will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 69 In the Management menu on the bar on the graph, click Clear. To clear the information on the top of packets that pass through the router on the respective tabs at the top. Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz by clicking on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.
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...reset to factory defaults. WPS Button Step 2 - Step 3 - Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Please refer to the DIR-842...and most secure way to connect your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Once you press and hold the WPS button for about 1 second. Allow up to 1 minute to enable WPS. Note: If ...
...reset to factory defaults. WPS Button Step 2 - Step 3 - Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Please refer to the DIR-842...and most secure way to connect your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Once you press and hold the WPS button for about 1 second. Allow up to 1 minute to enable WPS. Note: If ...
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...If you forgot your web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using a different computer. 2. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 87 Click OK three times. • Close your Internet settings: • Go to the router for 10 seconds. Open your password,...Section 5 - This should open it. • Access the web management. If you must reset your settings back to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. Release the button and ...
...If you forgot your web browser and enter the IP address of the unit. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using a different computer. 2. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 87 Click OK three times. • Close your Internet settings: • Go to the router for 10 seconds. Open your password,...Section 5 - This should open it. • Access the web management. If you must reset your settings back to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. Release the button and ...