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.... Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i Android is a trademark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of such ..., in whole or in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of Apple Inc. 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 Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Power Usage This device ...
.... Network Standby: xx.x watts Switched Off: xx.x watts D-Link DIR-842 User Manual i Android is a trademark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of such ..., in whole or in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of Apple Inc. 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 Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Power Usage This device ...
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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... 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... 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 - 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 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 - 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. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 1 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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... version of Java installed. 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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
... version of Java installed. 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 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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... four external antennas, this router is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that you have optimal network performance. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Support for uninterrupted video calling and faster file transfers. Section 1 - Powered by analyzing wired and wireless network traffic and prioritizing it...
... four external antennas, this router is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that you have optimal network performance. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-842 is equipped with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 3 Support for uninterrupted video calling and faster file transfers. Section 1 - Powered by analyzing wired and wireless network traffic and prioritizing it...
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... minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-842 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless...
... minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 4 Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-842 lets you the freedom of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless...
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 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.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 5 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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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 operating. 5 LAN LEDs 1-4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on . The ... Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the device is processing. 4 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed. 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 operating. 5 LAN LEDs 1-4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on . The ... Overview LEDs 1 2 34 5 1 Power LED A solid light indicates that the device is processing. 4 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 6
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.... In some cases, you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure...
.... In some cases, you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure...
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... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. ...Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the...
... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 8 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. ...Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the...
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This is now connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. The router is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your router. Section 2 - Position your router close to your cable or DSL broadband modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Place the router in an open area of your modem and a computer.
This is now connected to your intended work area for better wireless coverage. 3. The router is required. 2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your router. Section 2 - Position your router close to your cable or DSL broadband modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your computer. 4 Computer DIR-842 D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 9 Place the router in an open area of your modem and a computer.
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Press the power button and verify that came with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for the router to a broadband service, you may be online ...
Press the power button and verify that came with your modem. 4 modem INTERNET 5. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for the router to a broadband service, you may be online ...
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Section 3 - Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
Section 3 - Use your smart device to configure your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 11 Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 15. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard -
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...installing the router, open your Internet connection type. After the router detects your username and password. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to continue. Please wait while your router ...bar. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your ISP information such as your Internet connection, you may need to the Internet.
...installing the router, open your Internet connection type. After the router detects your username and password. Click Next to Configuration on page 19. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 12 Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to continue. Please wait while your router ...bar. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your ISP information such as your Internet connection, you may need to the Internet.
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... Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP...
... Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from your ISP. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 13 If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP...
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In order to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this passphrase or key entered to be able to ...
In order to continue. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 14 Click Next to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this passphrase or key entered to be able to ...
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... listed on your device. Step 2 Once your app is the same. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to that of the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Select and then enter your mobile device. Section 3 - Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the screenshots, but the process is...
... listed on your device. Step 2 Once your app is the same. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to that of the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 15 Select and then enter your mobile device. Section 3 - Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the screenshots, but the process is...
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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your the router is connected to a modem. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your device password and tap Log In. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Tap Next to the next step. Section 3 - Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears.
D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 16 Getting Started Step 4 You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then enter your the router is connected to a modem. Step 5 At this point, please ensure that your device password and tap Log In. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-842. Tap Next to the next step. Section 3 - Tap Next once the Operation Mode screen appears.