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Version 1.00 | June 6, 2017 User Manual AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-878
Version 1.00 | June 6, 2017 User Manual AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router DIR-878
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... Management 65 Time & Schedule 65 Time 65 Schedule 66 System 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... 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
... Management 65 Time & Schedule 65 Time 65 Schedule 66 System 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... 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. 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. Section 1 -
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. 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. Section 1 -
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...Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with an easy setup. Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router comes with traffic prioritization, four high-performance external antennas for speeds of Service (QoS) with... that require high bandwidth such as video streaming or online gaming. You can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 The AC1900 helps provide the best overall performance to get high-bandwidth Wi-Fi signal at the same time. Actual ...
...Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with an easy setup. Superior Data Rates, Range, and Reliability The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router comes with traffic prioritization, four high-performance external antennas for speeds of Service (QoS) with... that require high bandwidth such as video streaming or online gaming. You can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 The AC1900 helps provide the best overall performance to get high-bandwidth Wi-Fi signal at the same time. Actual ...
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 4 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 your ... modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 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...
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 4 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 your ... modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. 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...
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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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...computer or you will need your ISP or refer to the Internet. • Users with Cable providers - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your modem/router device. Installation Installation This section will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the... DIR-878 can work properly. Placement of the router is very important. If you may need to set it off for your ...
...computer or you will need your ISP or refer to the Internet. • Users with Cable providers - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your modem/router device. Installation Installation This section will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the... DIR-878 can work properly. Placement of the router is very important. If you may need to set it off for your ...
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... such as possible. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of your home or business. Section 2 - Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that ... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters)...
... such as possible. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of your home or business. Section 2 - Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that ... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters)...
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Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. 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 Section 2 -
Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. 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 Section 2 -
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...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. Please wait about one of the router. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer... to one minute 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 the router. Section 2 - Installation 3. D-Link DIR-878...
...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. Please wait about one of the router. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer... to one minute 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 the router. Section 2 - Installation 3. D-Link DIR-878...
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Installation 5. 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. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Proceed with router configuration. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
Installation 5. 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. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. Proceed with router configuration. If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Use your iPhone, iPad, ...iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your web browser. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to your router. Log into the router...
This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Use your iPhone, iPad, ...iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your web browser. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your router. Refer to your router. Log into the router...
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...you can enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). 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. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup ...Wizard. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. 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 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the...
...you can enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). 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. The wizard will automatically launch the Setup ...Wizard. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. 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 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the...
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...username and password supplied by your computer. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure you will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 This information can be obtained from your ISP. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. ...Configuration If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you remove your PPPoE software from ...
...username and password supplied by your computer. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure you will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 This information can be obtained from your ISP. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. ...Configuration If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you remove your PPPoE software from ...
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Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to your ISP. Section 3 -
Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to your ISP. Section 3 -
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When the settings are correct, make changes. You will display your settings. Click Back if you find it necessary to make a note of the of them so you want to secure your Wi-Fi devices. Section 3 - The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Configuration In order to use the router's web configuration utility.
When the settings are correct, make changes. You will display your settings. Click Back if you find it necessary to make a note of the of them so you want to secure your Wi-Fi devices. Section 3 - The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Configuration In order to use the router's web configuration utility.
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...http://dlinkrouter.local. 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 mobile device. Configuration QRS Mobile App The QRS Mobile app allows you to install and configure your router from your router, go to launch ...the QRS mobile app from your router. Section 3 - Step 2 Once your app is installed, you connect to the router, tap on the supplied info card. Step 3 Once you may now...
...http://dlinkrouter.local. 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 mobile device. Configuration QRS Mobile App The QRS Mobile app allows you to install and configure your router from your router, go to launch ...the QRS mobile app from your router. Section 3 - Step 2 Once your app is installed, you connect to the router, tap on the supplied info card. Step 3 Once you may now...
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Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to a modem. When the Operation Mode screen appears, tap Next. Section 3 - Step 5 At this point, make sure that your router is connected to the next step. Tap Next to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-878. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 18 Tap Start to proceed. Configuration Step 4 You will see the Welcome screen.
Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your Internet connection and proceed to a modem. When the Operation Mode screen appears, tap Next. Section 3 - Step 5 At this point, make sure that your router is connected to the next step. Tap Next to automatically detect your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-878. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 18 Tap Start to proceed. Configuration Step 4 You will see the Welcome screen.
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Choose a Wi-Fi Password of your choice, or you connect any device to configure the router. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this Password the first time you may leave it unchanged to set up each wireless frequency band; Refer to "Web-... SSID. Step 7 Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of at least eight characters. Tap Next to proceed. Section 3 - Configuration Step 6 You will need to the router wirelessly. Each wireless band can be prompted to accept the default SSID. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 19
Choose a Wi-Fi Password of your choice, or you connect any device to configure the router. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this Password the first time you may leave it unchanged to set up each wireless frequency band; Refer to "Web-... SSID. Step 7 Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of at least eight characters. Tap Next to proceed. Section 3 - Configuration Step 6 You will need to the router wirelessly. Each wireless band can be prompted to accept the default SSID. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 19
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... of inactivity. (You will have to log back in , press the reset button (see page 4) to restore the router to its current connection status. Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 Section 3 - If you cannot remember your password. Note: If you did not create a password... will open, displaying its factory default settings. You may easily navigate back Home at the top of the page has quick access to proceed. The router's Home page will automatically time-out after a period of the...
... of inactivity. (You will have to log back in , press the reset button (see page 4) to restore the router to its current connection status. Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 Section 3 - If you cannot remember your password. Note: If you did not create a password... will open, displaying its factory default settings. You may easily navigate back Home at the top of the page has quick access to proceed. The router's Home page will automatically time-out after a period of the...