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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual i All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any ... or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date April 28, 2014 Description • Initial release for revision A1 Trademarks © 2014...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual i All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any ... or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date April 28, 2014 Description • Initial release for revision A1 Trademarks © 2014...
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... 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
... 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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... 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 Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-880L Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router with the DIR-880L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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.
D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-880L Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router with the DIR-880L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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.
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... 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. For Internet Access • A cable or DSL modem • Subscription with the following: • Windows®8.1, 8, 7, or...® v7 Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 2
... 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. For Internet Access • A cable or DSL modem • Subscription with the following: • Windows®8.1, 8, 7, or...® v7 Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 2
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...11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-880L supports a host of your DIR-880L, as well as an additional USB 2.0 port located on the back. Section 1 - The DIR-880L is detected. The DIR-880L provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features.... Plug in a USB storage drive and you can set up to setup and configure the router using a mobile app. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 mydlink-enabled routers can outperform other 802.11ac devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your wireless...
...11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-880L supports a host of your DIR-880L, as well as an additional USB 2.0 port located on the back. Section 1 - The DIR-880L is detected. The DIR-880L provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features.... Plug in a USB storage drive and you can set up to setup and configure the router using a mobile app. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 3 mydlink-enabled routers can outperform other 802.11ac devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of your wireless...
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...traffic like email and web surfing. • Cloud Features - Configure your router to a full 1900 Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11n/g/a Devices - The DIR-880L uses advanced AC beamforming to provide up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router from a mobile device. Network.../Concurrent Sessions - Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-880L can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4
...traffic like email and web surfing. • Cloud Features - Configure your router to a full 1900 Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11n/g/a Devices - The DIR-880L uses advanced AC beamforming to provide up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router from a mobile device. Network.../Concurrent Sessions - Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-880L can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 4
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... 3.0 Port Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to this port using an Ethernet cable. Connect a broadband modem to a WPS client. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Connect the supplied power adapter. Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Connect a USB flash drive to...
... 3.0 Port Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to this port using an Ethernet cable. Connect a broadband modem to a WPS client. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 5 Connect the supplied power adapter. Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Connect a USB flash drive to...
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... light indicates connection to the power supply. 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 the Internet port.
... light indicates connection to the power supply. 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 the Internet port.
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...you with DSL providers - Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you will not be able to connect to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. If your Internet provider. If you may need to turn it to the Internet. • Users with Cable providers - In...8226; Users with a modem/router combo, you unplug the power to set it off for your computer or you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 Make sure you will need to your PPPoE user name and password. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need ...
...you with DSL providers - Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you will not be able to connect to "bridge" mode so the DIR-880L can work properly. If your Internet provider. If you may need to turn it to the Internet. • Users with Cable providers - In...8226; Users with a modem/router combo, you unplug the power to set it off for your computer or you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 7 Make sure you will need to your PPPoE user name and password. If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need ...
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... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to a minimum each wall or ceiling can... points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...
... mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to a minimum each wall or ceiling can... points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...
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Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter which fitting. To do this, screw each antenna into which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Installation Antenna Setup In order to use the router's wireless functionality, you need to attach the included three antennas to the router. Section 2 - 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
Note: Each antenna is identical, so it does not matter which fitting. To do this, screw each antenna into which antenna is screwed into the three screw fittings on the back of the router. Installation Antenna Setup In order to use the router's wireless functionality, you need to attach the included three antennas to the router. Section 2 - 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
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Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on page 11. Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. Section 2 - To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10 Step 2 Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place.
Installation Wall Mounting You can mount the DIR-880L on page 11. Step 3 Finally, connect the required cables to which the router will be mounted. Section 2 - To wall mount your device: Step 1 Screw the provided screws to the wall to the device as described on a wall or partition for ease and convenience. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 10 Step 2 Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws, and slide the device into place.
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Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Section 2 - 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 Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem.
Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Section 2 - 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 Modem 2. Installation Manual Setup 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem.
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Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Section 2 - Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 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. Installation 3.
Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Section 2 - Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF DIR-880L Computer D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 12 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. Installation 3.
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Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (blue) and Internet (blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. Proceed with power supply model WA-36C12R. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration. Section 2 - Installation 5. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Modem 1 2 3 4 DIR-880L INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF Computer 6.
Note: This unit is to an available power outlet or surge protector. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 13 If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (blue) and Internet (blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. Proceed with power supply model WA-36C12R. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to be used with router configuration. Section 2 - Installation 5. After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. Modem 1 2 3 4 DIR-880L INTERNET USB RESET POWER ON/OFF Computer 6.
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Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. Log into the router for the first time. Section 3 - Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Refer to page 22. • Manual Setup - Refer to 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 15. • QRS Mobile App - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. Log into the router for the first time. Section 3 - Refer to page 27 D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 14 Refer to page 22. • Manual Setup - Refer to 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 15. • QRS Mobile App - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
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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). Click Next to enter ISP information such as username and password. After the router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Wait a few moments while...
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). Click Next to enter ISP information such as username and password. After the router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Wait a few moments while...
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... Service Provider). Note: Make sure you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection automatically provides you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16
... Service Provider). Note: Make sure you remove your PPPoE software from your Internet connection automatically provides you selected Username/Password Connection (PPPoE), enter your computer. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 16
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Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 17 Click Next to your ISP. Section 3 -
Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Adddress Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your wireless network. Click Next to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to continue. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to continue. D-Link DIR-880L User Manual 17 Click Next to your ISP. Section 3 -