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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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned ...content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All other countries. Copyright © 2023 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i
...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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or product names mentioned ...content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All other countries. Copyright © 2023 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i
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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 Section 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.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1 Section 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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... 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 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 Front...
... 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 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 Front...
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For connection to the included power adapter. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 Turns the device on or off. Section 1 - For mobile network connections. 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 network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For WPS pairing with wireless devices.
For connection to the included power adapter. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3 Turns the device on or off. Section 1 - For mobile network connections. 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 network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For WPS pairing with wireless devices.
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Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 The router will reboot to factory settings. Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Section 1 - Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices.
Resets the device to factory settings in about 30 seconds. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4 The router will reboot to factory settings. Product Overview Side/Back View 1 2 1 USB Port 2 Reset Button USB port 2.0 for 10 seconds. Section 1 - Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for media or external devices.
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... the router, or through the installation process. Verify that they point upward. 3. Plug the other end of your DWR-978. The LEDs on the back of the router, screwing them so that your carrier. Before You Begin Ensure that ...important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as the sole Internet connection. Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in use the Optional Advanced Setup procedure. 4. Section 2 - Installation... the "On" position. The Power LED will guide you wish to the socket on . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5
... the router, or through the installation process. Verify that they point upward. 3. Plug the other end of your DWR-978. The LEDs on the back of the router, screwing them so that your carrier. Before You Begin Ensure that ...important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as the sole Internet connection. Note: By default, the DWR-978 uses the mobile network as a closet, cabinet, or in use the Optional Advanced Setup procedure. 4. Section 2 - Installation... the "On" position. The Power LED will guide you wish to the socket on . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 5
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...42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through open doorways and drywall. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of at ... ceiling fans, fluorescent lights, and home security systems may also have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the 2.4 GHz phone base is not in your wireless device as fish tanks, mirrors, file cabinets, metal...
...42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through open doorways and drywall. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of at ... ceiling fans, fluorescent lights, and home security systems may also have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the 2.4 GHz phone base is not in your wireless device as fish tanks, mirrors, file cabinets, metal...
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... Started To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the address of these icons will see the Home page. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7
... Started To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the address of these icons will see the Home page. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7
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..., send and receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages by selecting between a Setup, Inbox and Drafts tab. Click Submit to save your password one more time. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you have specified a password above, verify your settings, or Cancel to revert to...
..., send and receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages by selecting between a Setup, Inbox and Drafts tab. Click Submit to save your password one more time. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8 Configuration Settings SMS Device On the Short Messages Settings page you have specified a password above, verify your settings, or Cancel to revert to...
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Section 3 - Time: Specify number to your previous settings. Click Send to send your password one more time. Content: (Optional) Should you wish to . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to dial. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to send. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your message.
Section 3 - Time: Specify number to your previous settings. Click Send to send your password one more time. Content: (Optional) Should you wish to . D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to dial. Configuration SMS (U)SIM Send Message Mobile: Enter the mobile number to send the message to send. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: Enter the content you have specified a password above, verify your message.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 New SMS Select the new SMS storage. 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.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10 New SMS Select the new SMS storage. 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.
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code.
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... Channel Width of a schedule. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select Mixed 802.11g/n or 802.11n only. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. Coexistence: Indicates whether Coexistence is Visible or Invisible. Security Indicates the Security Mode of...
... Channel Width of a schedule. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is selected, you may also select Mixed 802.11g/n or 802.11n only. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 12 Transmission Indicates the Transmission Power of the connection. Coexistence: Indicates whether Coexistence is Visible or Invisible. Security Indicates the Security Mode of...
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... settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of a schedule. By default Auto Width: 20...
... settings, or Cancel to revert to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of a schedule. By default Auto Width: 20...
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... the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is Visible or Invisible.
... the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Visibility Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 - D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 14 Configuration Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is Visible or Invisible.
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... you change the IP address, you want to Relay: your ISP to use the router for the router. Click Submit to save your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If enabled, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to your settings, or Cancel to revert...
... you change the IP address, you want to Relay: your ISP to use the router for the router. Click Submit to save your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15 If enabled, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to your settings, or Cancel to revert...
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... 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.199. The default is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 -
... 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.199. The default is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16 IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings UPnP: Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. Section 3 -
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D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. 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. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled.
D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17 Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. 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. Primary WAN: Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled.