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... Log 67 Admin 68 System 69 Upgrade 70 Statistics 71 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 72 WPS Button 72 Windows® 10 73 Windows® 8 75 Windows® 7 77 WPA/WPA2 77 WPS 80 Windows Vista 84 WPA/WPA2 85 Troubleshooting 87 Wireless Basics 91 What is Wireless 92 Tips...94... 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
... Log 67 Admin 68 System 69 Upgrade 70 Statistics 71 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 72 WPS Button 72 Windows® 10 73 Windows® 8 75 Windows® 7 77 WPA/WPA2 77 WPS 80 Windows Vista 84 WPA/WPA2 85 Troubleshooting 87 Wireless Basics 91 What is Wireless 92 Tips...94... 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 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back 1 23 5 7 46 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Connect .... 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. 5 Wi-Fi Button Press to turn on/off the wireless function. 6 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. 7 Power Button Press...
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back 1 23 5 7 46 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles. 2 Internet Port Connect .... 3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. 5 Wi-Fi Button Press to turn on/off the wireless function. 6 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. 7 Power Button Press...
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Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Modem 2. 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 Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Section 2 -
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Modem 2. 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 Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Section 2 -
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... POWER Wireless Computer* Computer * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to connect. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V. . . 1.5A POWER Ethernet Cable Computer Wireless Computer* 4. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi...
... POWER Wireless Computer* Computer * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to connect. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V. . . 1.5A POWER Ethernet Cable Computer Wireless Computer* 4. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi...
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Proceed with router configuration. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Installation 5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. 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. Section 2 -
Proceed with router configuration. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Installation 5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. 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. Section 2 -
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... printers and cameras will start the WPS process). The LED on the front will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Press the WPS button on your connection to blink. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for about one minute for...
... printers and cameras will start the WPS process). The LED on the front will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Press the WPS button on your connection to blink. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for about one minute for...
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... connect to the network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your device next detects the SSID, click the Connect Automatically check box. You will then be automatically connected. Connecting to a ...enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. To automatically connect with the router when your D-Link device and you will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Your computer will be prompted to the SSID, click Connect.
... connect to the network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your device next detects the SSID, click the Connect Automatically check box. You will then be automatically connected. Connecting to a ...enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. To automatically connect with the router when your D-Link device and you will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Your computer will be prompted to the SSID, click Connect.
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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 . When you are connected to enable the WPS function. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76 Enter the password into the box and click Next. Section 5 - 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 enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network.
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 . When you are connected to enable the WPS function. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76 Enter the password into the box and click Next. Section 5 - 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 enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network.
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Connecting to the wireless network. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the wireless router. If the connection fails, please verify that is on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 79 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the router. Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that the security settings are correct.
Connecting to the wireless network. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the wireless router. If the connection fails, please verify that is on your router and click Connect. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 79 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the router. Section 5 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that the security settings are correct.
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Section 5 - Connecting to configure the WPS feature: 1. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 80 Click Network on the left side. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to a Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-878 can be configured using Windows® 7.
Section 5 - Connecting to configure the WPS feature: 1. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 80 Click Network on the left side. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to a Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-878 can be configured using Windows® 7.
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Double-click the DIR-878. 4. 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 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3.
Double-click the DIR-878. 4. 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 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3.
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The following window appears while the Router is being configured. 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. 8. 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. Section 5 - Click Close to the network in the future. 9.
The following window appears while the Router is being configured. 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. 8. 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. Section 5 - Click Close to the network in the future. 9.
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... router. Reset Button D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 88 Note: If you did not run the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to the router if you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect. Within one minute press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for 10 seconds and...management. • If you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using WPS: 1. Section 6 - Allow up to two minutes to the DIR-878 router using a different computer. 2. What can also connect wireless devices to connect. Troubleshooting • Access the web ...
... router. Reset Button D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 88 Note: If you did not run the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to the router if you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect. Within one minute press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for 10 seconds and...management. • If you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. Wait about 30 seconds and try connecting using WPS: 1. Section 6 - Allow up to two minutes to the DIR-878 router using a different computer. 2. What can also connect wireless devices to connect. Troubleshooting • Access the web ...
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... 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button • Reset Button Antenna Type • Four Adjustable External Antennas • 3x3 MIMO...• IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3ab • 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... 802.11ac, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 99
... 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button • Reset Button Antenna Type • Four Adjustable External Antennas • 3x3 MIMO...• IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3ab • 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... 802.11ac, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 99