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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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.... Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. It comes packed with an easy setup. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is the perfect combination of performance and ease of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with a 3x3 data streams which can support faster Wi-Fi speeds. Multi-User MIMO (MU-...Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3
.... Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. It comes packed with an easy setup. MU-MIMO Technology The DIR-878 is the perfect combination of performance and ease of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with a 3x3 data streams which can support faster Wi-Fi speeds. Multi-User MIMO (MU-...Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3
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Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. 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 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 -
Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. 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 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 -
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Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Section 3 - ... you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 17. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your router...
Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Section 3 - ... you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 17. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router using your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your router...
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Section 3 - 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the...
Section 3 - 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the router, open your Internet connection type. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the...
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Otherwise, just 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. Configuration Step 8 If you need to make any changes, tap Back to complete the setup. Congratulations, your settings. Otherwise, tap Next to step back through the previous pages. You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. Section 3 - If you would like to proceed. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 20 Step 9 You will see a summary of your device has been successfully configured!
Otherwise, just 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. Configuration Step 8 If you need to make any changes, tap Back to complete the setup. Congratulations, your settings. Otherwise, tap Next to step back through the previous pages. You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. Section 3 - If you would like to proceed. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 20 Step 9 You will see a summary of your device has been successfully configured!
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.... If you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 The bar at any time. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default. You may easily navigate back Home at the...
.... If you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log in as described above.) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 21 The bar at any time. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default. You may easily navigate back Home at the...
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 22 If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard. (Refer to see information about your Internet connection, click on page 12.) To view details about the selected part of the network at the ... reconnect, click Renew. Internet The Home page shows whether or not the router is displayed on page 25. You can click on an icon to "Setup Wizard" on the Internet icon. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to the Internet. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 22 If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard. (Refer to see information about your Internet connection, click on page 12.) To view details about the selected part of the network at the ... reconnect, click Renew. Internet The Home page shows whether or not the router is displayed on page 25. You can click on an icon to "Setup Wizard" on the Internet icon. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to the Internet. Section 3 -
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to expand the list and see fields for the selected option. For L2TP refer to page 26. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 25 Click Advanced Settings... For example, when you select PPPoE, you will see all fields for Username and Password. Connection is the same ... on the connection type that you select, you may also see additional fields below that you launched when you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to configure your Internet Connection type from the drop-down menu. For PPPoE refer to page 29. Section 3 - For PPTP refer to...
to expand the list and see fields for the selected option. For L2TP refer to page 26. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 25 Click Advanced Settings... For example, when you select PPPoE, you will see all fields for Username and Password. Connection is the same ... on the connection type that you select, you may also see additional fields below that you launched when you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to configure your Internet Connection type from the drop-down menu. For PPPoE refer to page 29. Section 3 - For PPTP refer to...
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...D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you understand how to be configured. Press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for... Step 1 - Refer to your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Step 3 - Once you will be secure with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS Button Step 2 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect...
...D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 72 Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you understand how to be configured. Press the WPS button on the back of the DIR-878 for... Step 1 - Refer to your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Step 3 - Once you will be secure with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS Button Step 2 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect...
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... to the SSID, click Connect. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the network. You will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. Your computer will then be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Enter the password into the box and click Next...
... to the SSID, click Connect. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the network. You will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. Your computer will then be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 74 Enter the password into the box and click Next...
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Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76 Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which 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. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enable the WPS function.
Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 76 Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which 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. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enable the WPS function.
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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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Section 5 -
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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 81 Section 5 -
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Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 83 Connecting to complete. 8. Section 5 - Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close to the network in the future. 9. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup.
Wait for the configuration to a Wireless Network 7. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 83 Connecting to complete. 8. Section 5 - Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close to the network in the future. 9. The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete WPS setup.
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...about 30 seconds to access the router. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the DIR-878 router using a different computer. 2. What can also connect wireless devices to the router for your router. Wait about 30 seconds and try... the DIR-878 router? 1. If you forget your password, you must reset your web management. • If you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect. With the router powered on the back of three seconds, or until the Power LED starts to its reboot process. Reset Button D-Link DIR-878 User ...
...about 30 seconds to access the router. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the DIR-878 router using a different computer. 2. What can also connect wireless devices to the router for your router. Wait about 30 seconds and try... the DIR-878 router? 1. If you forget your password, you must reset your web management. • If you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect. With the router powered on the back of three seconds, or until the Power LED starts to its reboot process. Reset Button D-Link DIR-878 User ...
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 90 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your e-mail. Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would ... 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Section 6 - Once you can now configure your username (admin) and password (blank by default). To change the 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...
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 90 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your e-mail. Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would ... 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Section 6 - Once you can now configure your username (admin) and password (blank by default). To change the 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...
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Appendix A - Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That's why ... a wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to setup, but if you place the router/access point in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 94
Appendix A - Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That's why ... a wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to setup, but if you place the router/access point in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 94
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... 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 Antenna Configuration Standards ...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 A Temperature • Operating...lower actual data throughput rate. Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 99
... 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 Antenna Configuration Standards ...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 A Temperature • Operating...lower actual data throughput rate. Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 99