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... Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Antenna Setup 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Manual Setup 10 Getting Started 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 18 Configuration 23 Home 24 Internet 24 DIR-885L 25 Connected Clients 26 USB Device 27 Settings 28 Wizard 28... 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 Management 71 Time & Schedule 71 Time 71 Schedule 72 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual ii
... Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Antenna Setup 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Manual Setup 10 Getting Started 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 18 Configuration 23 Home 24 Internet 24 DIR-885L 25 Connected Clients 26 USB Device 27 Settings 28 Wizard 28... 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 Management 71 Time & Schedule 71 Time 71 Schedule 72 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual ii
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... WPA/WPA2 89 mydlink SharePort 91 Using the SharePort app with iOS Devices 91 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 91 Main Menu 96 Documents 97 Pictures 99 Videos 101 Music 103 Folders 106 Favorites 109 Using ...the SharePort app for Android 110 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 110 Main Menu 115 Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting ... Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual iii
... WPA/WPA2 89 mydlink SharePort 91 Using the SharePort app with iOS Devices 91 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 91 Main Menu 96 Documents 97 Pictures 99 Videos 101 Music 103 Folders 106 Favorites 109 Using ...the SharePort app for Android 110 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 110 Main Menu 115 Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting ... Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual iii
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The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using the mydlink Lite app. SharePort Plus lets you can be active on certain days, or for a duration of a set number of traffic ... affecting low-priority traffic like email and web surfing. • Cloud Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 The DIR-885L introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when combined with an additional 5 Ghz antenna can be scheduled to be used to a full 3150 Mbps* wireless connection with...
The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using the mydlink Lite app. SharePort Plus lets you can be active on certain days, or for a duration of a set number of traffic ... affecting low-priority traffic like email and web surfing. • Cloud Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 The DIR-885L introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when combined with an additional 5 Ghz antenna can be scheduled to be used to a full 3150 Mbps* wireless connection with...
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In order to the router before powering it on. Note: Attach the antennas to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 45° 5 Product Overview Antenna Setup The DIR-885L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible.
In order to the router before powering it on. Note: Attach the antennas to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 45° 5 Product Overview Antenna Setup The DIR-885L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible.
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Unplug the power to the router by twisting them on clockwise. 2. Modem D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 10 Attach the four antennas to your DSL or Cable modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 -
Unplug the power to the router by twisting them on clockwise. 2. Modem D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 10 Attach the four antennas to your DSL or Cable modem. Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 -
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Refer to page 23 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 13 Refer to page 18. • Manual Setup - Use your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Getting Started Getting Started There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to configure your router. Section 3 -
Refer to page 23 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 13 Refer to page 18. • Manual Setup - Use your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Log into the router for the first time. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Getting Started Getting Started There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to configure your router. Section 3 -
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The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to continue. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 14 Click Next to configure your Internet connection type.
The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to continue. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 14 Click Next to configure your Internet connection type.
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Your device has now been successfully configured. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 22 You can now touch the tag with a summary of your other device until the confirmation message appears. Tap Save to exit the app. Note: NFC is not supported by tapping Share By NFC, Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to complete the setup. Getting Started Step 10 You will be presented with your chosen settings. If you tap Share By NFC, you can share this information by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Section 3 -
Your device has now been successfully configured. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 22 You can now touch the tag with a summary of your other device until the confirmation message appears. Tap Save to exit the app. Note: NFC is not supported by tapping Share By NFC, Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to complete the setup. Getting Started Step 10 You will be presented with your chosen settings. If you tap Share By NFC, you can share this information by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Section 3 -
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... of inactivity. Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open displaying its default settings. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 6) to restore the router to its current connection status. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 Section 4 - Click Log In to Settings and Management functions. Enter your password and cannot log in...
... of inactivity. Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open displaying its default settings. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 6) to restore the router to its current connection status. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 Section 4 - Click Log In to Settings and Management functions. Enter your password and cannot log in...
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... reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to disconnect from the Internet. DIR-885L To bring up more details about each icon to see details of the page will allow you do this and wish to bring up the setup wizard (see page 14). Section 4 - You can click each part of the... network at the top of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to display information about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 24 ...
... reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to disconnect from the Internet. DIR-885L To bring up more details about each icon to see details of the page will allow you do this and wish to bring up the setup wizard (see page 14). Section 4 - You can click each part of the... network at the top of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to display information about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 24 ...
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... Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to page 37. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 28 Section 4 - Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the ... with the appropriate options for the first time. For Static IP refer to page 34. For L2TP refer to page 30. Refer to open the setup wizard.
... Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to page 37. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 28 Section 4 - Internet In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the ... with the appropriate options for the first time. For Static IP refer to page 34. For L2TP refer to page 30. Refer to open the setup wizard.
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... be connected and your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Once you understand how to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 78 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect ... launch the software utility and start to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the DIR-885L for the wireless device you want to connect to blink. Press the WPS button on the front will be configured. Step 3 - Please refer to your...
... be connected and your wireless connection will start the WPS process). Once you understand how to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 78 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect ... launch the software utility and start to make sure you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the DIR-885L for the wireless device you want to connect to blink. Press the WPS button on the front will be configured. Step 3 - Please refer to your...
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When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. 4. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 80 If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to a Wireless Network 3. Connecting to . Section 5 -
When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. 4. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 80 If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to a Wireless Network 3. Connecting to . Section 5 -
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Section 5 - Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 85 DIR-885L 4. Double-click the DIR-885L.
Section 5 - Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 85 DIR-885L 4. Double-click the DIR-885L.
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The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Connecting to complete WPS setup. Section 5 - The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 87 Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9.
The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Connecting to complete WPS setup. Section 5 - The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 87 Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9.
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...Note: In order to begin the registration process any time by accessing the mydlink SharePort feature from within the router configuration. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your photos, videos, music, and documents. Note...you choose to access your router's Internet connection. Please see page 54 for the router to your own personal cloud storage. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 mydlink Shareport mydlink SharePort Using the SharePort app with many files or a large capacity, it may ...
...Note: In order to begin the registration process any time by accessing the mydlink SharePort feature from within the router configuration. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your photos, videos, music, and documents. Note...you choose to access your router's Internet connection. Please see page 54 for the router to your own personal cloud storage. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 mydlink Shareport mydlink SharePort Using the SharePort app with many files or a large capacity, it may ...
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Note: In order to scan and catalog your router's Internet connection. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Then plug your router. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or ...cloud storage; If you are connecting remotely through the Internet to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of your DIR-885L, you to your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for the router to ... connect from within the router configuration. Note: If you will vary depending on . D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 Section 6 -
Note: In order to scan and catalog your router's Internet connection. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Then plug your router. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or ...cloud storage; If you are connecting remotely through the Internet to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of your DIR-885L, you to your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for the router to ... connect from within the router configuration. Note: If you will vary depending on . D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 Section 6 -
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... we're working with the proper MTU size. Section 7 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your email. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter... OK to account for the device. • Click on your router follow the steps below: • Open your browser, enter the IP address of ten. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 133 Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 10 each time. For example, lets say that value and add...
... we're working with the proper MTU size. Section 7 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your email. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter... OK to account for the device. • Click on your router follow the steps below: • Open your browser, enter the IP address of ten. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 133 Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 10 each time. For example, lets say that value and add...
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...throughout your network for the first time it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 137 Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you place the router/access point in mind, when you through the process of mobility and it could... network. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Tips Here are a few...
...throughout your network for the first time it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 137 Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you place the router/access point in mind, when you through the process of mobility and it could... network. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in public places is easy to setup, but if you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Tips Here are a few...
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...Setup (WPS) • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) • Compatible with Windows 8 Dimensions • L = 289.29 mm (11.39 inches) • W = 191.05 mm (7.52 inches) • H = 74.47 mm (2.93 inches) 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications. D-Link DIR-885L... User Manual 142 Appendix C - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation. 3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47...
...Setup (WPS) • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) • Compatible with Windows 8 Dimensions • L = 289.29 mm (11.39 inches) • W = 191.05 mm (7.52 inches) • H = 74.47 mm (2.93 inches) 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications. D-Link DIR-885L... User Manual 142 Appendix C - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation. 3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47...
