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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 27... 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 27... 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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...new user interface, Smart Connect and with traffic prioritization, four high-performance external antennas for optimal performance. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is designed to deliver maximum range around your home. Environmental conditions will vary. Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900...derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 It comes packed with speeds of Service (QoS) with an easy setup. These streams can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. Network conditions and ...
...new user interface, Smart Connect and with traffic prioritization, four high-performance external antennas for optimal performance. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is designed to deliver maximum range around your home. Environmental conditions will vary. Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900...derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 It comes packed with speeds of Service (QoS) with an easy setup. These streams can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. Network conditions and ...
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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. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. 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. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. 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.
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... web browser. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12...
... web browser. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12...
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When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. If the wizard does not start... automatically, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue. Wait a few ...
When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. If the wizard does not start... automatically, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue. Wait a few ...
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Congratulations, your settings. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 20 If you would like to complete the setup. Step 9 You will see a summary of your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. Otherwise, just tap Next to step back through the previous pages. Configuration Step 8 If you need to make any changes, tap Back to proceed. Otherwise, tap Next to receive notification whenever a new firmware update is available, tap the Notify me when new firmware is available check box and tap Next. Section 3 -
Congratulations, your settings. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 20 If you would like to complete the setup. Step 9 You will see a summary of your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. Otherwise, just tap Next to step back through the previous pages. Configuration Step 8 If you need to make any changes, tap Back to proceed. Otherwise, tap Next to receive notification whenever a new firmware update is available, tap the Notify me when new firmware is available check box and tap Next. Section 3 -
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... at the top of the page has quick access to its current connection status. Section 3 - Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 The router's Home page will have to proceed. If you cannot remember your password. Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Open a web-browser... time. Note: The system will automatically time-out after a period of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default.
... at the top of the page has quick access to its current connection status. Section 3 - Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 The router's Home page will have to proceed. If you cannot remember your password. Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Open a web-browser... time. Note: The system will automatically time-out after a period of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default.
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...can click on the Home page in the form of the screen. Configuration Home The current status of the router is currently connected to "Setup Wizard" on page 12.) To view details about the selected part of the network at the bottom of an interactive diagram. If disconnected, click... on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard. (Refer to the Internet. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to see information about your Internet connection, click on page 25. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 22 Internet The Home page shows whether or not the ...
...can click on the Home page in the form of the screen. Configuration Home The current status of the router is currently connected to "Setup Wizard" on page 12.) To view details about the selected part of the network at the bottom of an interactive diagram. If disconnected, click... on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard. (Refer to the Internet. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to see information about your Internet connection, click on page 25. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 22 Internet The Home page shows whether or not the ...
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...expand the list and see fields for the selected option. Configuration Settings Wizard From the Settings menu, you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to page 27. For Static IP refer to the Internet. My Internet Choose your Internet connection manually. Internet From the ...33. For DS-Lite refer to page 29. Connection is the same wizard that require input. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 26. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 25 For example, when you select PPPoE, you first installed the router. This is : Depending on the top of the page, click...
...expand the list and see fields for the selected option. Configuration Settings Wizard From the Settings menu, you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to page 27. For Static IP refer to the Internet. My Internet Choose your Internet connection manually. Internet From the ...33. For DS-Lite refer to page 29. Connection is the same wizard that require input. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 26. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 25 For example, when you select PPPoE, you first installed the router. This is : Depending on the top of the page, click...
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... LED stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless devices to be secure with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for about one minute for the wireless device you want to connect to one second. Within two minutes, press ...the WPS button on the front will start the WPS process). Section 5 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Allow up to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to ...
... LED stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless devices to be secure with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for about one minute for the wireless device you want to connect to one second. Within two minutes, press ...the WPS button on the front will start the WPS process). Section 5 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Allow up to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to ...
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You will then be automatically connected. To automatically connect with the router when your D-Link device and you will now automatically connect to the network. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter... the password into the box and click Next to connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Your computer will be...
You will then be automatically connected. To automatically connect with the router when your D-Link device and you will now automatically connect to the network. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter... the password into the box and click Next to connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Your computer will be...
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Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enable the WPS function. When you are connected to. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76
Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enable the WPS function. When you are connected to. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Section 5 - Double-click the DIR-878. 4. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3.
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Section 5 - Double-click the DIR-878. 4. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3.
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Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 83 Connecting to complete WPS setup. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close 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. 8. Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9. Section 5 -
Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 83 Connecting to complete WPS setup. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close 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. 8. Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9. Section 5 -
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... the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included for 10 seconds and plug back in the address bar. If you forget your password, you must reset your D-Link router in . To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button ... you did not run the Setup Wizard or you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Release the button and the router will change all your wireless device. 3. Wait about 30 seconds to its reboot process. Within one minute press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for about 10 seconds. Section...
... the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included for 10 seconds and plug back in the address bar. If you forget your password, you must reset your D-Link router in . To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on , use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button ... you did not run the Setup Wizard or you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Release the button and the router will change all your wireless device. 3. Wait about 30 seconds to its reboot process. Within one minute press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for about 10 seconds. Section...
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... MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter your way down by default). Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you can now configure your e-mail. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 90...
... MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter your way down by default). Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you can now configure your e-mail. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 90...
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...sure you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Try to the Internet from the router/access point. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 94 People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. The wireless connection in the room, so... Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you may need a repeater to boost the signal to attract people. This would significantly reduce any interference that more and...
...sure you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Try to the Internet from the router/access point. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 94 People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. The wireless connection in the room, so... Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you may need a repeater to boost the signal to attract people. This would significantly reduce any interference that more and...
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...Link DIR-878 User Manual 99 Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Physical Interfaces • Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...3ab • IEEE 802.3u Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) • WPS PIN/PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Power • Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 12 V, 1.5 A Temperature • ...
...Link DIR-878 User Manual 99 Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Physical Interfaces • Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...3ab • IEEE 802.3u Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) • WPS PIN/PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Power • Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 12 V, 1.5 A Temperature • ...