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Revision 1.01 Manual Revisions Date March 16, 2023 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the United ...States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part,...
Revision 1.01 Manual Revisions Date March 16, 2023 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in the United ...States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part,...
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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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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 - 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.
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... Indicates Wi-Fi signal strength with bars. More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Turns red if there is an error. 3 WAN Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data...
... Indicates Wi-Fi signal strength with bars. More bars indicates a stronger signal. 2 Power LED Will be lit if a 5G connection is powered on and working. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2 Turns red if there is an error. 3 WAN Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data...
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Turns the device on or off. For connection to the included power adapter. 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 a DSL/cable modem or router. For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For mobile network connections. Section 1 -
Turns the device on or off. For connection to the included power adapter. 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 a DSL/cable modem or router. For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 For mobile network connections. Section 1 -
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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. 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.
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... procedure. 4. The LEDs on the back of the router, screwing them so that your carrier. If you wish to use your DWR-978 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router is turned on and off before installing or removing the SIM/UICC card. Before You Begin Ensure that.... Caution: Always unplug/power down the router before performing the steps below.. 1. Connect the power adapter to the back of your DWR-978. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in clockwise. Section 2 - Placement of the router, or through the installation...
... procedure. 4. The LEDs on the back of the router, screwing them so that your carrier. If you wish to use your DWR-978 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router is turned on and off before installing or removing the SIM/UICC card. Before You Begin Ensure that.... Caution: Always unplug/power down the router before performing the steps below.. 1. Connect the power adapter to the back of your DWR-978. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5 Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in clockwise. Section 2 - Placement of the router, or through the installation...
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...that the quantity, thickness, and location of your home or office. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Ranges vary depending on range. 4. Position devices so that the signal passes through may limit the range of the ...the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices. Materials such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can affect wireless performance. If you are using a wireless connection from 3 to 90 feet (1 to follow these basic guidelines: 1.
...that the quantity, thickness, and location of your home or office. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Ranges vary depending on range. 4. Position devices so that the signal passes through may limit the range of the ...the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices. Materials such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can affect wireless performance. If you are using a wireless connection from 3 to 90 feet (1 to follow these basic guidelines: 1.
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... this page you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the appropriate configuration section. At the top of the page is left blank. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Note: If you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information. To log in , you to the...
... this page you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the appropriate configuration section. At the top of the page is left blank. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7 Note: If you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information. To log in , you to the...
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... content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you can either be saved to send your previous settings. Section 3 -
... content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to dial. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you can either be saved to send your previous settings. Section 3 -
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Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Time: Specify number to send. Click Send to your message. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Content: (Optional) Should you wish to dial. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send your previous settings. Section 3 - Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to.
Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Time: Specify number to send. Click Send to your message. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Content: (Optional) Should you wish to dial. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to send your previous settings. Section 3 - Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to.
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Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center.
Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.
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... on Schedule to your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Section 3 - By default Power: High is selected, you may also select Mixed 802.11g/n or 802.11n only. Coexistence: Indicates whether Coexistence...
... on Schedule to your previous settings. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Section 3 - By default Power: High is selected, you may also select Mixed 802.11g/n or 802.11n only. Coexistence: Indicates whether Coexistence...
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... Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Primary 5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is selected, you may also select None. Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection...
... Enabled or Disabled. Configuration Primary 5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule. Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 By default Auto Width: 20/40 MHz is selected, you may also select None. Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection...
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... the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule.
... the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is part of a schedule.
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....255.0 Local Domain Enter the local domain name for the router. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. If enabled, your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for your network. (Optional) Name: Enable DNS Disable...
....255.0 Local Domain Enter the local domain name for the router. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. If enabled, your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 Configuration Network (LAN) Network Settings LAN IP Enter the IP address you will use for your network. (Optional) Name: Enable DNS Disable...
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... that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Configuration...
... that the host retains the Time: assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change. Always Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Configuration...
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Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN.
Configuration Network (WAN) IPv4 Dual WAN Settings Dual WAN: Indicates whether Dual WAN is Enabled or Disabled. WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Secondary Select connection type of the primary WAN.