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... in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. 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 D-Link. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not...
... in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. 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 D-Link. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not...
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... 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 PPPoE 28 PPTP 29 L2TP 31 DS-Lite... 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
... 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 PPPoE 28 PPTP 29 L2TP 31 DS-Lite... 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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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. 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 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 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. 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 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 1
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...® 7 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 2 Section 1 - For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities...
...® 7 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 2 Section 1 - For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities...
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...a high-performance dual-core processor, AC SmartBeam Technology, Intelligent Quality of up to increase reliability and range. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with an easy setup. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Superior Data Rates, Range... support faster Wi-Fi speeds. You can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 Environmental conditions will vary. The DIR-878 is the perfect combination of performance and ease of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network...
...a high-performance dual-core processor, AC SmartBeam Technology, Intelligent Quality of up to increase reliability and range. High-performance Antennas The DIR-878 also comes with an easy setup. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Superior Data Rates, Range... support faster Wi-Fi speeds. You can stream HD media faster and play lag-free gaming. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 Environmental conditions will vary. The DIR-878 is the perfect combination of performance and ease of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network...
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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 ...
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 ...
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The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. 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 enabled. Section 1 - If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply.
The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. 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 enabled. Section 1 - If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply.
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... ISP provided you with Cable providers - Installation Installation This section will need your ISP or refer to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Before you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 If your modem/router device. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will walk you Begin • Users...
... ISP provided you with Cable providers - Installation Installation This section will need your ISP or refer to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Before you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 If your modem/router device. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will walk you Begin • Users...
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...Keep the number of walls or ceilings is not in use. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Keep in your wireless signal. 4. Try to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your ... network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. 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 wall or ceiling ...
...Keep the number of walls or ceilings is not in use. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Keep in your wireless signal. 4. Try to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your ... network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. 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 wall or ceiling ...
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Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Section 2 - Modem 2. Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. 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 This is required.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Section 2 - Modem 2. Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. 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 This is required.
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...supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on the router. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. Plug the ...power back into your computer. Complete steps 4 and 5 before continuing. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER Wireless Computer* Computer * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router...
...supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on the router. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. Plug the ...power back into your computer. Complete steps 4 and 5 before continuing. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS Modem DIR-878 - •+ 4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER Wireless Computer* Computer * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router...
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After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. 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. 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. 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. 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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... your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Use your router. Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into...
... your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Use your router. Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into...
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When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 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. This will guide you can enter http://dlinkrouter...
When the welcome screen appears, click Next to the Internet. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 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. This will guide you can enter http://dlinkrouter...
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... Internet connection you have, you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection type. If the router detected PPPoE or you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 Note: Make sure you will not work through a router. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue...
... Internet connection you have, you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection type. If the router detected PPPoE or you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 Note: Make sure you will not work through a router. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue...
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Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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.
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Configuration In order to secure your Wi-Fi devices. When the settings are correct, make changes. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you find it necessary to use the router's web configuration utility. Section 3 - Click Next to continue. Click Back if you want to make a note of the of them so you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Click Next to continue. You will display your settings. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15
Configuration In order to secure your Wi-Fi devices. When the settings are correct, make changes. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you find it necessary to use the router's web configuration utility. Section 3 - Click Next to continue. Click Back if you want to make a note of the of them so you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Click Next to continue. You will display your settings. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15
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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 - 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.
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... on the QRS Mobile icon to install and configure your router from your device. Scan for the free QRS Mobile app on 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, go to...
... on the QRS Mobile icon to install and configure your router from your device. Scan for the free QRS Mobile app on 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, go to...