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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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... revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual i This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right...
... revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual i This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2017 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right...
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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... 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... 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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Section 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 1
Section 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 1
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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 > D-Link Systems) • Google Play (Click link to download the latest version. Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Requirements QRS Mobile Requirements • An Ethernet...
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 > D-Link Systems) • Google Play (Click link to download the latest version. Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Requirements QRS Mobile Requirements • An Ethernet...
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...for speeds 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-MIMO) enabled clients ...-MIMO to single devices that allows multiple devices to deliver maximum range around your home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 The DIR-878 is designed to support MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology that require high bandwidth such as video...
...for speeds 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-MIMO) enabled clients ...-MIMO to single devices that allows multiple devices to deliver maximum range around your home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 3 The DIR-878 is designed to support MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology that require high bandwidth such as video...
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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 your broadband ...
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 your broadband ...
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 5 The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. Section 1 - 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. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply.
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 5 The light will be a solid orange during boot up. 2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. Section 1 - 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. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to the power supply.
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...PPPoE user name and password. For details, contact your computer or you will walk you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Make sure you through the installation process. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you do not have this information...enclosed area such as WinPoET, MacPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 Also, make sure you have this information. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be ...
...PPPoE user name and password. For details, contact your computer or you will walk you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-878 can work properly. Make sure you through the installation process. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you do not have this information...enclosed area such as WinPoET, MacPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to the Internet. • Users with DSL providers - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 6 Also, make sure you have this information. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be ...
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... other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Keep in use. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is as ceiling fans, lights, and home...
... other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 7 Keep in use. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is as ceiling fans, lights, and home...
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Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to 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 Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. 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. 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. Installation Manual Setup 1. This is required. Section 2 - Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi.... Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to one minute 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,...Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer 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...
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 9 Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi.... Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to one minute 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,...Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer 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...
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Proceed with router configuration. 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. 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.
Proceed with router configuration. 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If the LED does not light up , verify that the LED is lit. 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.
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.... Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and...
.... Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 21 D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and...
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The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 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). If the wizard does not start automatically, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to ...
The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 12 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). If the wizard does not start automatically, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to ...
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... your computer. This information can be obtained from your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected PPPoE or you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types.
... your computer. This information can be obtained from your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected PPPoE or you with an IP address. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 13 Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types.
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For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Click Next to 32 characters. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Section 3 - Click Next to your ISP. 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. D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 14 Click Next to 32 characters. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Section 3 - Click Next to your ISP. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters).
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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. You will display your settings. Configuration In order to use the router's web configuration utility. Click Back if you want to secure your Wi-Fi devices. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you find it necessary to make a note of the of them so you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Section 3 - When the settings are correct, make changes.
D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. You will display your settings. Configuration In order to use the router's web configuration utility. Click Back if you want to secure your Wi-Fi devices. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you find it necessary to make a note of the of them so you can configure your DIR-878, enter a new Admin Password. Section 3 - When the settings are correct, make changes.
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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.