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... obligation to make changes in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2016 D-Link. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual i All Rights Reserved. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or...
... obligation to make changes in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2016 D-Link. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual i All Rights Reserved. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of their respective owners. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or...
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... you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Manual Setup 8 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 17 Web-based Configuration Utility 21 Home 22 Internet 22 DIR-879 23 Connected Clients 24 Settings 25 Wizard 25 Internet 25 Dynamic IP (DCHP 26 Static IP 27 PPPoE 28 PPTP 29 L2TP 31 DS-Lite... 50 Features 52 QoS Engine 52 Firewall Settings 53 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 55 Port Forwarding 56 Virtual Server 57 Website Filter 58 Static Routes 59 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual ii
... you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Manual Setup 8 Configuration 11 Setup Wizard 12 QRS Mobile App 17 Web-based Configuration Utility 21 Home 22 Internet 22 DIR-879 23 Connected Clients 24 Settings 25 Wizard 25 Internet 25 Dynamic IP (DCHP 26 Static IP 27 PPPoE 28 PPTP 29 L2TP 31 DS-Lite... 50 Features 52 QoS Engine 52 Firewall Settings 53 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 55 Port Forwarding 56 Virtual Server 57 Website Filter 58 Static Routes 59 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual ii
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... IP address 93 Wireless Security 94 What is WPA 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 GPL Code Statement 97 Warranty 109 Registration 116 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual iii
... IP address 93 Wireless Security 94 What is WPA 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 GPL Code Statement 97 Warranty 109 Registration 116 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual iii
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-879 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-879 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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...® 7 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 2 QRS Mobile Requirements For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities...
...® 7 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 2 QRS Mobile Requirements For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities...
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...-free bandwidth. High Power Signal Amplifiers With its built-in high-power 1,000mW signal amplifiers and AC technology you covered. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 3 You can connect wherever and however you a better signal throughout your couch - Check your Wi-Fi devices. The...devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5GHz band Whatever you like to deliver the fastest wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections. The DIR-879 also comes with the Quick Router Setup (QRS) app. Watch videos in minutes with a new user interface so controlling your home. ...
...-free bandwidth. High Power Signal Amplifiers With its built-in high-power 1,000mW signal amplifiers and AC technology you covered. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 3 You can connect wherever and however you a better signal throughout your couch - Check your Wi-Fi devices. The...devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5GHz band Whatever you like to deliver the fastest wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections. The DIR-879 also comes with the Quick Router Setup (QRS) app. Watch videos in minutes with a new user interface so controlling your home. ...
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... feature will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. To change modes, move the switch to power the router on and off. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 4 Select Router (left) or Extender mode (right). Firmware for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 2 WPS Button Press...
... feature will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. To change modes, move the switch to power the router on and off. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 4 Select Router (left) or Extender mode (right). Firmware for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 2 WPS Button Press...
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Router is powered off. The WPS process is in the reset process. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 5 Router is working properly. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED Color Orange Orange White White None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description Router is in recovery mode. Router is booting up or in progress.
Router is powered off. The WPS process is in the reset process. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 5 Router is working properly. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED Color Orange Orange White White None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description Router is in recovery mode. Router is booting up or in progress.
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If you may need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-879 can work properly. In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP provided you with a modem/..., you will need your computer or you will not be able to connect to five minutes. • Advanced Users - Make sure you have this information. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 6 Do not place the router in the attic or garage. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up...
If you may need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-879 can work properly. In some cases, you do not have this information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP provided you with a modem/..., you will need your computer or you will not be able to connect to five minutes. • Advanced Users - Make sure you have this information. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 6 Do not place the router in the attic or garage. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up...
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...not in your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects... noise in use. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 7 A wall that the signal passes through may limit the range. Keep your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The...
...not in your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects... noise in use. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 7 A wall that the signal passes through may limit the range. Keep your home or business. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The...
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Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Ethernet Port Ethernet Cable Modem DIR-879 TT Router RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Extender Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1.
Turn off and unplug the power to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your cable or DSL modem. Ethernet Port Ethernet Cable Modem DIR-879 TT Router RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Extender Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1.
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You can also connect wirelessly to connect. DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router Extender T Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Please wait about one of the router. Use the supplied Wi-Fi ... before attempting to the router with your DSL or cable modem. Complete steps 4 and 5 before continuing. Plug the power back into your computer. Modem D-Link DIR-879 User Manual DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router Extender Computer 9 Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the ...
You can also connect wirelessly to connect. DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router Extender T Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Please wait about one of the router. Use the supplied Wi-Fi ... before attempting to the router with your DSL or cable modem. Complete steps 4 and 5 before continuing. Plug the power back into your computer. Modem D-Link DIR-879 User Manual DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router Extender Computer 9 Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the ...
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D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 10 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. If the LED does not light ... Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 6. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet USB T POWER 12V 2A DIR-879 DC IN POWER Router Extender Computer Wireless Computer* * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to an available power outlet or surge protector...
D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 10 After the router has powered up , press the Power button on the back of the router. If the LED does not light ... Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 6. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet USB T POWER 12V 2A DIR-879 DC IN POWER Router Extender Computer Wireless Computer* * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to an available power outlet or surge protector...
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... iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to page 17. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your clients: •...
... iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to page 17. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 11 Log into the router for the first time using a web browser and manually configure your clients: •...
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...enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 12 When the welcome screen appears, click Next to configure your Internet connection type. Wait a few moments while your router... detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. If the wizard does not start automatically, you through a step-by-step process to continue. Section ...
...enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). The wizard will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 12 When the welcome screen appears, click Next to configure your Internet connection type. Wait a few moments while your router... detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. If the wizard does not start automatically, you through a step-by-step process to continue. Section ...
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... with an IP address. This information can be obtained from your ISP. Click Next to continue. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 13
... with an IP address. This information can be obtained from your ISP. Click Next to continue. The software is commonly used for cable modem services. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 13
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... wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to create separate Wi-Fi network names and passwords. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 14 Configuration If the router detected or you would like to create a different Wi-Fi network name and password for each wireless band...
... wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to create separate Wi-Fi network names and passwords. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 14 Configuration If the router detected or you would like to create a different Wi-Fi network name and password for each wireless band...
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Click Next to make a note of the of them so you want to continue. Click Back if you find it necessary to continue. You will display your settings. Click Next to use the router's web configuration utility. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-879, enter a new Admin Password. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration In order to secure your Wi-Fi devices. When the settings are correct, make changes.
Click Next to make a note of the of them so you want to continue. Click Back if you find it necessary to continue. You will display your settings. Click Next to use the router's web configuration utility. The Summary window will be prompted for this password every time you can configure your DIR-879, enter a new Admin Password. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration In order to secure your Wi-Fi devices. When the settings are correct, make changes.
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D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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... connect to the router, tap on your mobile device. Or http://192.168.0.1 Username: "Admin" Password:"" (leave the field blank) 17 Step 2 Once your router. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-xxxx-5GHz Password: xxxxxxxx To configure your router, go to...
... connect to the router, tap on your mobile device. Or http://192.168.0.1 Username: "Admin" Password:"" (leave the field blank) 17 Step 2 Once your router. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-xxxx-5GHz Password: xxxxxxxx To configure your router, go to...