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... i Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 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... 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
... i Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 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... 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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... securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Configure your router to participate in real-time activities online, such as PCI, USB, and CardBus network adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with...
... securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Configure your router to participate in real-time activities online, such as PCI, USB, and CardBus network adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with...
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Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your modem and a computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is now connected to your computer. Turn off and unplug your router. Position your router close to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1. Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. The router is connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. This is required. 2.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your modem and a computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is now connected to your computer. Turn off and unplug your router. Position your router close to your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1. Place the router in an open area of your cable or DSL broadband modem. The router is connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. This is required. 2.
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Refer to page 19. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time. Use your smart device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
Refer to page 19. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time. Use your smart device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
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Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to enter your ISP information such as your Internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your username and password. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Section 3 - Click Next...
Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you may need to enter your ISP information such as your Internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your username and password. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Section 3 - Click Next...
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18 You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your device has been successfully configured! Congratulations, your chosen settings. Section 3 - Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device to exit the app.
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 18 You can share this information by tapping Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to reboot. Getting Started Step 8 You will be presented with a summary of your device has been successfully configured! Congratulations, your chosen settings. Section 3 - Tap Save to complete the setup and wait for your device to exit the app.
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...your password. The router's home page will automatically log out after a period of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Otherwise, leave the password blank. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is ..., 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 page 5) to restore the router to proceed. Note: The system will open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter ...
...your password. The router's home page will automatically log out after a period of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 19 Otherwise, leave the password blank. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is ..., 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 page 5) to restore the router to proceed. Note: The system will open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter ...
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...this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. If it is currently connected to Internet on page 23. If you to quickly navigate to see Setup Wizard on the Internet icon. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to the Internet. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to other pages. To bring... of the network at the top of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. You can click each icon to disconnect from the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 Section 4 - Click Release to display information about your Internet connection, click on page 12). The menu bar at the bottom...
...this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. If it is currently connected to Internet on page 23. If you to quickly navigate to see Setup Wizard on the Internet icon. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to the Internet. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to other pages. To bring... of the network at the top of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. You can click each icon to disconnect from the Internet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 20 Section 4 - Click Release to display information about your Internet connection, click on page 12). The menu bar at the bottom...
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...of the options. Click Advanced Settings... Refer to open the setup wizard. Connection Is: You will be presented with the appropriate options for the first time. to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 23 Internet In the Settings menu on the ...bar on page 60. Refer to see all of the page, click Internet to Setup Wizard on page 12 for details. Section 4 - My Internet Choose ...
...of the options. Click Advanced Settings... Refer to open the setup wizard. Connection Is: You will be presented with the appropriate options for the first time. to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 23 Internet In the Settings menu on the ...bar on page 60. Refer to see all of the page, click Internet to Setup Wizard on page 12 for details. Section 4 - My Internet Choose ...
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...connect to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Allow up to 1 minute to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to enable WPS. Step 3 - Once you understand how ..., media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers, and cameras will start the WPS process). The Internet LED on the DIR-842 for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will be secure with WPS) that you can press to connect to factory defaults. Press the WPS button on the front will...
...connect to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Allow up to 1 minute to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 70 Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to enable WPS. Step 3 - Once you understand how ..., media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers, and cameras will start the WPS process). The Internet LED on the DIR-842 for 8 seconds or longer, the DIR-842 will be secure with WPS) that you can press to connect to factory defaults. Press the WPS button on the front will...
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Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enter the network security key (WiFi password) for the wireless network. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to the router, you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 -
Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enter the network security key (WiFi password) for the wireless network. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to the router, you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 72 Section 4 -
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Double-click the DIR-842. DIR-842 4. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router's web UI) and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Section 4 -
Double-click the DIR-842. DIR-842 4. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 77 Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router's web UI) and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Section 4 -
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Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Click Close to the network in the future. 9. Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79 The following window appears while the router is being configured. Connecting to complete. 8. Section 4 -
Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Click Close to the network in the future. 9. Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 79 The following window appears while the router is being configured. Connecting to complete. 8. Section 4 -
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... the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your email. Once you get a fragmented packet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 Once you find your router with (1452+28=1480). Section 5 - To change the MTU enter the number in increments of your router... ten. Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the device. • Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Open your way down by 10...
... the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your email. Once you get a fragmented packet. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 89 Once you find your router with (1452+28=1480). Section 5 - To change the MTU enter the number in increments of your router... ten. Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the device. • Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Open your way down by 10...
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...far away as possible in a centralized location within your network for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to setup, but if you can access the hotspot to connect to keep in public places is easy to start. Centralize your router or access ...gets dispersed throughout your laptop, you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93 Wireless technology is wireless used? That's why we've put together a few things to Internet from the router/access point. If...
...far away as possible in a centralized location within your network for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to setup, but if you can access the hotspot to connect to keep in public places is easy to start. Centralize your router or access ...gets dispersed throughout your laptop, you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 93 Wireless technology is wireless used? That's why we've put together a few things to Internet from the router/access point. If...