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.... This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in thke content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i All other countries. All rights reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization...
.... This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in thke content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i All other countries. All rights reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization...
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.../WPA2 54 Windows® 7 56 WPA/WPA2 56 WPS 59 Windows Vista 63 WPA/WPA2 64 Windows® XP 66 WPA/WPA2 67 Troubleshooting 69 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual ii
.../WPA2 54 Windows® 7 56 WPA/WPA2 56 WPS 59 Windows Vista 63 WPA/WPA2 64 Windows® XP 66 WPA/WPA2 67 Troubleshooting 69 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual ii
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Table of Contents Wireless Basics 73 What is Wireless 74 Tips...76 Wireless Modes 77 Networking Basics 78 Check your IP address 78 Statically Assign an IP address 79 Wireless Security 80 What is WPA 80 Technical Specifications 81 Regulatory Information 83 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual iii
Table of Contents Wireless Basics 73 What is Wireless 74 Tips...76 Wireless Modes 77 Networking Basics 78 Check your IP address 78 Statically Assign an IP address 79 Wireless Security 80 What is WPA 80 Technical Specifications 81 Regulatory Information 83 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual iii
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978 12 V 4 A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide and Warranty Documents SIM Card Adapter System Requirements • Computer or mobile device with 802.11ac/n/g wireless adapter • Internet Explorer® 9, Firefox® 12, Chrome™ 20, or Safari 5 • Mini SIM card • Subscription with a mobile Internet Service Provider * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. Section 1 -
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978 12 V 4 A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide and Warranty Documents SIM Card Adapter System Requirements • Computer or mobile device with 802.11ac/n/g wireless adapter • Internet Explorer® 9, Firefox® 12, Chrome™ 20, or Safari 5 • Mini SIM card • Subscription with a mobile Internet Service Provider * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. Section 1 -
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... if a 3G connection established. 8 4G/LTE+ Will be lit if a 4G/LTE+ connection is established. 9 5G Will be lit green if the device is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Section 1 - More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. Product Overview Hardware Overview...
... if a 3G connection established. 8 4G/LTE+ Will be lit if a 4G/LTE+ connection is established. 9 5G Will be lit green if the device is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Section 1 - More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. Product Overview Hardware Overview...
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For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For mobile network connections. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 Section 1 - For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. Product Overview 12 3 4 56 1 Power Connector 2 Power Button 3 Ethernet LAN Ports 4 Ethernet WAN Port 5 SIM card slot 6 WPS Button Connects to the included power adapter. Turns the device on or off.
For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For mobile network connections. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 Section 1 - For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. Product Overview 12 3 4 56 1 Power Connector 2 Power Button 3 Ethernet LAN Ports 4 Ethernet WAN Port 5 SIM card slot 6 WPS Button Connects to the included power adapter. Turns the device on or off.
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The router will reboot to factory settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices.
The router will reboot to factory settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices.
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...adapter to the router and the router is very important. Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in the "On" position. Arrange them in use your carrier. a. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Plug the other end of the router is turned on the bottom ...of your DWR-978. Placement of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will guide you...
...adapter to the router and the router is very important. Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in the "On" position. Arrange them in use your carrier. a. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Plug the other end of the router is turned on the bottom ...of your DWR-978. Placement of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will guide you...
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...degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through open doorways and drywall. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Ranges vary depending on range. 4. Minimize the number of your wireless device as ceiling fans, fluorescent lights,...location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the signal passes through may limit the range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices. Large objects such as far away from your wireless network. Each wall or ceiling can affect wireless ...
...degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through open doorways and drywall. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Ranges vary depending on range. 4. Minimize the number of your wireless device as ceiling fans, fluorescent lights,...location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the signal passes through may limit the range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices. Large objects such as far away from your wireless network. Each wall or ceiling can affect wireless ...
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On this page you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 To log in , you will take you to the configuration utility, the default password is a menu. Clicking on one of the router (192....
On this page you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 To log in , you will take you to the configuration utility, the default password is a menu. Clicking on one of the router (192....
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... to send. Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to the router's internal memory or on the SIM/UICC card itself. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Section 3 - Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. These messages can organize, send and receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages by selecting between a Setup, Inbox...
... to send. Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to the router's internal memory or on the SIM/UICC card itself. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Section 3 - Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. These messages can organize, send and receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages by selecting between a Setup, Inbox...
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Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your password one more time. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Time: Specify number to . Content: (Optional) Should you wish to send your message. Click Send to send. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Section 3 -
Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your password one more time. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. Time: Specify number to . Content: (Optional) Should you wish to send your message. Click Send to send. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Section 3 -
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center. Section 3 -
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center. Section 3 -
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. Section 3 - Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. Section 3 - Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
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... is selected, you may also select 20 MHz. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2-Personal is Visible or Invisible. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. By default Mixed 802...
... is selected, you may also select 20 MHz. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel 1-13. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2-Personal is Visible or Invisible. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. By default Mixed 802...
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... Indicates the Channel Width of the connection. Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. Configuration Primary 5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is Visible or Invisible...
... Indicates the Channel Width of the connection. Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. Configuration Primary 5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is Visible or Invisible...
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... Indicates the Security Mode of a schedule. Click on page 29. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select None. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection.
... Indicates the Security Mode of a schedule. Click on page 29. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select None. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If enabled, your browser to get into the configuration utility. If you change the IP address, you want to your computers. Subnet ...
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If enabled, your browser to get into the configuration utility. If you change the IP address, you want to your computers. Subnet ...
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... is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 - The default is Enabled or Disabled. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Address 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.199. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Streams...
... is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 - The default is Enabled or Disabled. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Address 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.199. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Streams...
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WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN.
WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN.