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...A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. All Rights Reserved. This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without obligation to make changes in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual i All other third-party... marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...A1 Trademarks © 2014 D-Link. All Rights Reserved. This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without obligation to make changes in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual i All other third-party... marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Antenna Setup 9 Wall Mounting 10 Manual Setup 11 Configuration 14 Setup Wizard 15 QRS Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 27 Device Mode 28 Router Mode 29 Home 29 Settings...118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Using SharePort Mobile for Windows® 8/RT 130 Main Menu 132 Documents 133 Pictures 134 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual ii
...Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Hardware Overview 5 Connections 5 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Before you Begin 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 8 Antenna Setup 9 Wall Mounting 10 Manual Setup 11 Configuration 14 Setup Wizard 15 QRS Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 27 Device Mode 28 Router Mode 29 Home 29 Settings...118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Using SharePort Mobile for Windows® 8/RT 130 Main Menu 132 Documents 133 Pictures 134 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual ii
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... IP address 168 Wireless Security 169 What is WPA 169 Technical Specifications 170 Contacting Technical Support 171 GPL Code Statement 172 Warranty 184 Registration 191 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual iii
... IP address 168 Wireless Security 169 What is WPA 169 Technical Specifications 170 Contacting Technical Support 171 GPL Code Statement 172 Warranty 184 Registration 191 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual iii
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D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with Three External Antennas Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-880L Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router with the DIR-880L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with Three External Antennas Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-880L Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router with the DIR-880L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
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... app requirements refer to: http://www.mydlink.com QRS Mobile Requirements 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. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 2
... app requirements refer to: http://www.mydlink.com QRS Mobile Requirements 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. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 2
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...can use the mydlink SharePort™ app for parents. Plug in a printer and you to your laptop or mobile devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 mydlink-enabled routers can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that are being visited in real-time, with four Gigabit ports...8482; Lite app, which is also mydlink-enabled, which allows you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. Product Overview Introduction The DIR-880L Wireless AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to music on the back. Environmental conditions will vary. ...
...can use the mydlink SharePort™ app for parents. Plug in a printer and you to your laptop or mobile devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 mydlink-enabled routers can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that are being visited in real-time, with four Gigabit ports...8482; Lite app, which is also mydlink-enabled, which allows you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. Product Overview Introduction The DIR-880L Wireless AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to music on the back. Environmental conditions will vary. ...
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... networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-880L can be scheduled to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router from a mobile device...Content Filtering - Section 1 - It supports the mydlink SharePort™ app, allowing you can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4 The DIR-880L can remotely access and manage your company's server. SharePort Plus lets you control what information is still fully compatible with ...
... networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-880L can be scheduled to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router from a mobile device...Content Filtering - Section 1 - It supports the mydlink SharePort™ app, allowing you can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4 The DIR-880L can remotely access and manage your company's server. SharePort Plus lets you control what information is still fully compatible with ...
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Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Press to this port using an Ethernet cable. Connect a broadband modem to power the router on your network. Connect the supplied power adapter. Product Overview ...
Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Press to this port using an Ethernet cable. Connect a broadband modem to power the router on your network. Connect the supplied power adapter. Product Overview ...
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... mode, the light will blink quickly. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Power LED 2 Internet LED 3 2.4G LED 4 5G LED 5 USB LED 6 SS USB LED D-Link DIR-880L User Manual A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to a wireless device. The light will blink slowly when successfully connected to the USB 3.0 port. 6 If the LED is...
... mode, the light will blink quickly. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Power LED 2 Internet LED 3 2.4G LED 4 5G LED 5 USB LED 6 SS USB LED D-Link DIR-880L User Manual A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to a wireless device. The light will blink slowly when successfully connected to the USB 3.0 port. 6 If the LED is...
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...of the router is very important. Do not proceed until you with DSL providers - Do not place the router in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 In some cases, you will need your PPPoE user name and password. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will need to turn it... to five minutes. • Advanced Users - If you unplug the power to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. Make sure you do not have this information, contact your modem. For details, contact your ISP or...
...of the router is very important. Do not proceed until you with DSL providers - Do not place the router in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 In some cases, you will need your PPPoE user name and password. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will need to turn it... to five minutes. • Advanced Users - If you unplug the power to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. Make sure you do not have this information, contact your modem. For details, contact your ISP or...
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Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the ...water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your 2.4 GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), ...
Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the ...water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your 2.4 GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), ...
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Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Section 2 - To do this, screw each antenna into which fitting. For best performance, position the router's antennas with their flat side facing towards the front, and tilt the left and right antennas sideways from the center at a 45 degree angle. 45° 45° D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 9 Installation Antenna Setup In order to use the router's wireless functionality, you need to attach the included three antennas to the router.
Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Section 2 - To do this, screw each antenna into which fitting. For best performance, position the router's antennas with their flat side facing towards the front, and tilt the left and right antennas sideways from the center at a 45 degree angle. 45° 45° D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 9 Installation Antenna Setup In order to use the router's wireless functionality, you need to attach the included three antennas to the router.
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D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10 Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. Step 2 Place the mounting holes on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on page 11. Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place. Section 2 -
D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10 Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. Step 2 Place the mounting holes on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on page 11. Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place. Section 2 -
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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 Modem 1 2 3 4 Ethernet Cable INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 11 Installation Manual Setup 1. Modem 2. 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 Modem 1 2 3 4 Ethernet Cable INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 11 Installation Manual Setup 1. Modem 2. This is required. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Installation 3. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 Plug the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Ethernet Cable Computer 4.
Section 2 - Installation 3. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 Plug the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on your computer to one minute before continuing. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Ethernet Cable Computer 4.
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If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (blue) and Internet (blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration. Proceed with power supply model WA-36C12R. Modem 1 2 3 4 DIR-880L INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF Computer 6. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Section 2 - Installation 5.
If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (blue) and Internet (blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration. Proceed with power supply model WA-36C12R. Modem 1 2 3 4 DIR-880L INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF Computer 6. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Section 2 - Installation 5.
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Use your router. Refer to configure your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 15. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 22. • Manual Setup - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router.
Use your router. Refer to configure your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 15. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time. Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 22. • Manual Setup - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router.
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...wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 15 This will guide you may need to enter ISP information such as username and password. Click Next to the Internet....open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your new D-Link router and connect to continue. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your Internet connection type...
...wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 15 This will guide you may need to enter ISP information such as username and password. Click Next to the Internet....open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your new D-Link router and connect to continue. After the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your Internet connection type...
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... Next to continue. If the router detected PPPoE or you have, a list of Internet connection you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16 Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types will not work through a router. You can be displayed. Note: Make sure...
... Next to continue. If the router detected PPPoE or you have, a list of Internet connection you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16 Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types will not work through a router. You can be displayed. Note: Make sure...
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Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Click Next to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 17 For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Section 3 -
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. Click Next to 32 characters. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 17 For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Click Next to your ISP. Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Section 3 -