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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 (http://192.168.0.1). 6 Configuration There are both lit. QRS Mobile app - A. Web Browser Configuration 1 Open a web browser (e.g.,... or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router. Web Browser - 5 Plug the power adapter into your router: A. Use a mobile device with router configuration. Proceed with the D-Link QRS Mobile app. Use a web browser from your computer. Refer to an ...
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 (http://192.168.0.1). 6 Configuration There are both lit. QRS Mobile app - A. Web Browser Configuration 1 Open a web browser (e.g.,... or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router. Web Browser - 5 Plug the power adapter into your router: A. Use a mobile device with router configuration. Proceed with the D-Link QRS Mobile app. Use a web browser from your computer. Refer to an ...
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... 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 (Router Mode 33 Features (Router Mode Only 63 Management 75 Bridge Mode 82 Settings 82 Management (Bridge Mode 86 Using the mydlink SharePort™ App 93... Pictures 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
... 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 (Router Mode 33 Features (Router Mode Only 63 Management 75 Bridge Mode 82 Settings 82 Management (Bridge Mode 86 Using the mydlink SharePort™ App 93... Pictures 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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Table of Contents Movies 136 Music 138 Folder 141 Favorite 144 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 145 WPS Button 145 Windows® 8 146 WPA/WPA2 146 Windows® 7 148 WPA/WPA2 148 WPS 151 Windows Vista 155 WPA/WPA2 156 Troubleshooting ... 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
Table of Contents Movies 136 Music 138 Folder 141 Favorite 144 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 145 WPS Button 145 Windows® 8 146 WPA/WPA2 146 Windows® 7 148 WPA/WPA2 148 WPS 151 Windows Vista 155 WPA/WPA2 156 Troubleshooting ... 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 Section 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.
D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 1 Section 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.
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...network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The DIR-880L Wireless AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of Service (QoS), data streams ...are being visited in a USB storage drive and you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. The DIR-880L supports a host of your wired and wireless network. mydlink-enabled routers can be configured to send an email to keep you can use the mydlink SharePort app to ...
...network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The DIR-880L Wireless AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of Service (QoS), data streams ...are being visited in a USB storage drive and you can outperform other 802.11ac devices. The DIR-880L supports a host of your wired and wireless network. mydlink-enabled routers can be configured to send an email to keep you can use the mydlink SharePort app to ...
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...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4 The DIR-880L's web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-880L is mydlink-enabled so you to your specific settings...easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-880L lets you share a printer. • Compatible with the 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can remotely access and manage your router from your router to share files, stream videos, view photos,...
...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4 The DIR-880L's web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DIR-880L is mydlink-enabled so you to your specific settings...easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-880L lets you share a printer. • Compatible with the 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can remotely access and manage your router from your router to share files, stream videos, view photos,...
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... and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to power the router on your network. Press to the factory default settings. Connect a broadband modem to a WPS client. Connect the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it...
... and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to power the router on your network. Press to the factory default settings. Connect a broadband modem to a WPS client. Connect the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it...
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... to the power supply. When used in Bridge mode, the light will blink quickly. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet port. When used in Bridge mode, the light will be a solid orange during boot-up. Section 1 - A solid blue light ... band is connected to the USB 3.0 port. 6 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.
... to the power supply. When used in Bridge mode, the light will blink quickly. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet port. When used in Bridge mode, the light will be a solid orange during boot-up. Section 1 - A solid blue light ... band is connected to the USB 3.0 port. 6 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.
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...providers - For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. Placement of the router is very important. If you do not have this information, contact your computer or you disable or uninstall any PPPoE ... you unplug the power to set it off for your PPPoE user name and password. Installation Installation This section will need your modem/router device. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 Do not proceed until you through the installation process. If your modem. In some cases, you Begin • Users ...
...providers - For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. Placement of the router is very important. If you do not have this information, contact your computer or you disable or uninstall any PPPoE ... you unplug the power to set it off for your PPPoE user name and password. Installation Installation This section will need your modem/router device. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 Do not proceed until you through the installation process. If your modem. In some cases, you Begin • Users ...
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... these basic guidelines: 1. 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 product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 Keep in mind that the number of... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Typical ranges vary depending on range.
... these basic guidelines: 1. 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 product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Materials and objects such as possible. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 Keep in mind that the number of... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Typical ranges vary depending on range.
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To do this, screw each antenna into which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter 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 Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup In order to use the router's wireless functionality, you need to attach the included three antennas to the router.
To do this, screw each antenna into which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter 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 Section 2 - 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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To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on page 11. Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place. Step 2 Place the mounting holes on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10
To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on page 11. Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place. Step 2 Place the mounting holes on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10
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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. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. 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
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. Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. 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
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Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports on the router. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Ethernet Cable Computer 4.
Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one of the LAN ports 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. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 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. Installation 5. Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. Section 2 - Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration.
If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (blue) and Internet (blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 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. Installation 5. Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. Section 2 - Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration.
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Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Refer to page 15. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router. Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 22. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time.
Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Refer to page 15. • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router. Refer to configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to page 22. • Manual Setup - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Section 3 - Log into the router for the first time.
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... such as username and password. Click Next to the Internet. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 15 If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard... your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue. Wait a few moments while your router is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your web browser ...
... such as username and password. Click Next to the Internet. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 15 If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard... your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue. Wait a few moments while your router is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is detecting your web browser ...
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... your Internet connection automatically provides you have, a list of Internet connection you with an IP address. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16 You can be displayed. Note: Make sure you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. The software...your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types will not work through a router. Section 3 - If the router detected PPPoE or you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet Service Provider...
... your Internet connection automatically provides you have, a list of Internet connection you with an IP address. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16 You can be displayed. Note: Make sure you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. The software...your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Configuration If the router does not detect the type of connection types will not work through a router. Section 3 - If the router detected PPPoE or you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet Service Provider...
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The device has the utility built-in to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for more information on the computer. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the Internet. We recommend the... web-based utility. • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 158 Section 6 - Firefox® v28 or higher - Check the help files included with your Internet settings: • Go to the configuration pages. ...
The device has the utility built-in to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for more information on the computer. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the Internet. We recommend the... web-based utility. • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 158 Section 6 - Firefox® v28 or higher - Check the help files included with your Internet settings: • Go to the configuration pages. ...
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... connected devices. Wait about 30 seconds to your DIR-880 is not a D-Link device.) If you must reset your D-Link router in the address bar. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual Reset Button 159 Scroll down for about 10 seconds. If you connect the DIR-880L to access the router. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on your web...
... connected devices. Wait about 30 seconds to your DIR-880 is not a D-Link device.) If you must reset your D-Link router in the address bar. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual Reset Button 159 Scroll down for about 10 seconds. If you connect the DIR-880L to access the router. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on your web...