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All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any ...in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual i Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date June 6, 2017 Description • Initial release for revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners....
All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any ...in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual i Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date June 6, 2017 Description • Initial release for revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners....
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... Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware Overview 4 Back 4 LED 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Manual Setup 8 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 17 Web-based Configuration Utility 21 Home 22 Internet 22 DIR-878 23 Connected Clients 24 Settings 25 Wizard 25 Internet 25 Dynamic IP (DCHP 26 Static IP... 51 Features 53 QoS Engine 53 Firewall Settings 54 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 56 Port Forwarding 57 Virtual Server 58 Website Filter 59 Static Routes 60 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual ii
... Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware Overview 4 Back 4 LED 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Manual Setup 8 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 17 Web-based Configuration Utility 21 Home 22 Internet 22 DIR-878 23 Connected Clients 24 Settings 25 Wizard 25 Internet 25 Dynamic IP (DCHP 26 Static IP... 51 Features 53 QoS Engine 53 Firewall Settings 54 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 56 Port Forwarding 57 Virtual Server 58 Website Filter 59 Static Routes 60 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual ii
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... IP address 97 Wireless Security 98 What is WPA 98 Technical Specifications 99 Contacting Technical Support 100 GPL Code Statement 101 Warranty 113 Registration 120 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual iii
... IP address 97 Wireless Security 98 What is WPA 98 Technical Specifications 99 Contacting Technical Support 100 GPL Code Statement 101 Warranty 113 Registration 120 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual iii
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-878 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-878 AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-878 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-878 AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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...; Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities > D-Link Systems) • Google Play (Click link to download the latest version. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 2
...; Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities > D-Link Systems) • Google Play (Click link to download the latest version. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 2
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Section 1 - You can support faster Wi-Fi speeds. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router comes with an easy setup. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is designed to support MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) ... external antennas for speeds of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-878 is the latest in AC technology, delivering independent data streams to 1,900 Mbps. These streams can be combined through beamforming and...
Section 1 - You can support faster Wi-Fi speeds. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router comes with an easy setup. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is designed to support MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) ... external antennas for speeds of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-878 is the latest in AC technology, delivering independent data streams to 1,900 Mbps. These streams can be combined through beamforming and...
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... Press to turn on/off the wireless function. 6 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. 7 Power Button Press to power the router on and off. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 4 Section 1 -
... Press to turn on/off the wireless function. 6 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. 7 Power Button Press to power the router on and off. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 4 Section 1 -
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LED 1 2 3 4 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. 3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. 4 Wireless (5 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply. If the LED is enabled. The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 5 Product Overview Hardware Overview LED 1 2 3 4 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. 3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. 4 Wireless (5 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply. If the LED is enabled. The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. Section 1 -
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...8226; Users with Cable providers - For details, contact your ISP or refer to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Before you may need to turn it to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - If you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software..., contact your computer or you will walk you will need your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need to set it off for your modem. Do not proceed until you have this ...
...8226; Users with Cable providers - For details, contact your ISP or refer to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Before you may need to turn it to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - If you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software..., contact your computer or you will walk you will need your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need to set it off for your modem. Do not proceed until you have this ...
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...at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Keep in your wireless network.... solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a ...
...at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Keep in your wireless network.... solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a ...
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Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Installation Manual Setup 1. Ethernet Port Ethernet Cable Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V. . . 1.5A POWER Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 8 Modem 2. Section 2 -
Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Installation Manual Setup 1. Ethernet Port Ethernet Cable Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V. . . 1.5A POWER Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 8 Modem 2. Section 2 -
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Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID...) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 ...
Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID...) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 ...
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Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER Wireless Computer Computer 6. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. Proceed with router configuration. Installation 5. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router.
Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER Wireless Computer Computer 6. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. Proceed with router configuration. Installation 5. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router.
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...Android device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time ...using a web browser and manually configure your web browser. Refer to your router. This wizard will launch when you...
...Android device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time ...using a web browser and manually configure your web browser. Refer to your router. This wizard will launch when you...
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... time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. Wait a few moments while your router detects your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet.
... time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. Wait a few moments while your router detects your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet.
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... your computer. Select your ISP. Note: Make sure you with an IP address. This information can be obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 This option is no longer needed and will see a list of connection types. Click Next to continue. The software is commonly used for cable...
... your computer. Select your ISP. Note: Make sure you with an IP address. This information can be obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 This option is no longer needed and will see a list of connection types. Click Next to continue. The software is commonly used for cable...
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Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Click Next to 32 characters. Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Section 3 -
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Click Next to 32 characters. Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Section 3 -
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Click Next to continue. When the settings are correct, make changes. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Section 3 - You will display your settings. Configuration In order to make a note of the of them so you want to use the router's web configuration utility. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Click Back if you find it necessary to secure your Wi-Fi devices.
Click Next to continue. When the settings are correct, make changes. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Section 3 - You will display your settings. Configuration In order to make a note of the of them so you want to use the router's web configuration utility. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Click Back if you find it necessary to secure your Wi-Fi devices.
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 16 Click Finish to close the wizard. Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 16 Click Finish to close the wizard. Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Section 3 -
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...-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the QRS Mobile icon to : http://dlinkrouter.local. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your mobile device. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-xxxx-5GHz Password: xxxxxxxx To configure your router. Or http://192...
...-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the QRS Mobile icon to : http://dlinkrouter.local. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your mobile device. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-xxxx-5GHz Password: xxxxxxxx To configure your router. Or http://192...