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... herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 06, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of no packets being transmitted. All rights reserved. Power Usage This...
... herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 06, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of no packets being transmitted. All rights reserved. Power Usage This...
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... 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Manual Setup 9 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 15 Configuration 19 Home 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 Wireless 47 Guest Zone 49 Network 50 Features 52 QoS Engine 52 Firewall... DNS 61 IPv6 Host 62 Management 63 Time & Schedule 63 Time 63 Schedule 64 System Log 65 Admin 66 System 67 Upgrade 68 Statistics 69 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual ii
... 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Manual Setup 9 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 15 Configuration 19 Home 20 Internet 20 DIR-842 21 Connected Clients 22 Settings 23 Wizard 23 Internet 23 IPv6 32 Wireless 47 Guest Zone 49 Network 50 Features 52 QoS Engine 52 Firewall... DNS 61 IPv6 Host 62 Management 63 Time & Schedule 63 Time 63 Schedule 64 System Log 65 Admin 66 System 67 Upgrade 68 Statistics 69 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual ii
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Table of Contents Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 70 WPS Button 70 Windows® 8 71 WPA/WPA2 71 Windows® 7 73 WPA/WPA2 73 WPS 76 Windows Vista 80 WPA/WPA2 81 Windows® XP 83 WPA/WPA2 84 Troubleshooting 86 Wireless Basics 90 What is Wireless 91 Tips...93 Wireless Modes 94 Networking Basics 95 Check your IP address 95 Statically Assign an IP address 96 Technical Specifications 97 Regulatory Information 98 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual iii
Table of Contents Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 70 WPS Button 70 Windows® 8 71 WPA/WPA2 71 Windows® 7 73 WPA/WPA2 73 WPS 76 Windows Vista 80 WPA/WPA2 81 Windows® XP 83 WPA/WPA2 84 Troubleshooting 86 Wireless Basics 90 What is Wireless 91 Tips...93 Wireless Modes 94 Networking Basics 95 Check your IP address 95 Statically Assign an IP address 96 Technical Specifications 97 Regulatory Information 98 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual iii
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-842 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Product Overview Package Contents DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note WI-FI Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-842 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Product Overview Package Contents DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Wi-Fi Configuration Note WI-FI Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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... download the latest version. QRS Mobile Requirements • iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 6.0 or higher) • Android™ device (2.33 or higher) D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 2 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11ac...
... download the latest version. QRS Mobile Requirements • iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 6.0 or higher) • Android™ device (2.33 or higher) D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 2 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11ac...
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... the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be able to prevent potential attacks over the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. Create a secure wireless network to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™...
... the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be able to prevent potential attacks over the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. Create a secure wireless network to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™...
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...based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes.... Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, ...
...based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes.... Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. The DIR-842 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, ...
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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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Section 1 - 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.
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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 Section 1 - 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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... is operating. 5 LAN LEDs 1-4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on . D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that the wireless is powered on ports 1-4 respectively...
... is operating. 5 LAN LEDs 1-4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on . D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6 The light will blink while the device is in recovery mode. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates that an Internet link is established. 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates that the wireless is powered on ports 1-4 respectively...
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... an attic or garage. In some cases, you may need to call your computer or you will walk you must turn the modem back on. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not...
... an attic or garage. In some cases, you may need to call your computer or you will walk you must turn the modem back on. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not...
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... sure your network using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal.... feet (1 meter) thick. Keep your home or business. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is ...
... sure your network using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal.... feet (1 meter) thick. Keep your home or business. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is ...
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Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Section 2 - This is connected to your computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL broadband modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Turn off and unplug your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. Section 2 - This is connected to your computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL broadband modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. The router is now connected to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Turn off and unplug your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is required. 2.
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Installation 4. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router. If you are connecting to boot up. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Plug one end of the router and then plug it into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the included ...
Installation 4. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router. If you are connecting to boot up. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Plug one end of the router and then plug it into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the included ...
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Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your smart device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to your router. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup -
Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your smart device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to your router. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup -
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..., open your Internet connection type. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Click Next to Configuration on page 19. Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to ...enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to configure your username and password. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please...
..., open your Internet connection type. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Click Next to Configuration on page 19. Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to ...enter your ISP information such as your new D-Link router and connect to configure your username and password. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please...
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... 3 - The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Getting Started If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will not work through...
... 3 - The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to remove it from your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 Getting Started If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will not work through...
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... this passphrase or key entered to be prompted for this password every time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 The Summary window will be able to connect to continue. Click Next to your settings. Click Next if you want to continue...
... this passphrase or key entered to be prompted for this password every time you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 The Summary window will be able to connect to continue. Click Next to your settings. Click Next if you want to continue...
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... Store or Google Play. Select and then enter your mobile device's OS version. Note: The following steps show the Android interface of your device. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be...
... Store or Google Play. Select and then enter your mobile device's OS version. Note: The following steps show the Android interface of your device. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Getting Started QRS Mobile App QRS Mobile app allows you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be...
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Tap Start to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to the next step. Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your the router is connected to proceed, then enter your device password and tap Log In. Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Tap Next to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16
Tap Start to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to the next step. Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your the router is connected to proceed, then enter your device password and tap Log In. Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears. Tap Next to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16
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... password of your choice. Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of when this password is only required when you need to enter this password is used. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 17 Getting Started Step 6 Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it connects. Finally, tap Next to proceed. Section 3 - See...
... password of your choice. Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of when this password is only required when you need to enter this password is used. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 17 Getting Started Step 6 Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it connects. Finally, tap Next to proceed. Section 3 - See...