D-Link DIR-842 User manual

Wireless AC1200

Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

Quick Install Guide

DIR-842

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Wi-Fi Conguration Card

Quick Install Guide

Network Requirements:

Web-based Conguration Requirements

Supported Browsers:

• Internet Explorer® 11 or higher, Safari® 7 or higher*, Firefox® or Chrome™

Package Contents

Minimum Requirements

• An Ethernet-based broadband modem

Computer with the following:

• Windows® or macOS® operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter

Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com

to download the latest version.

* We recommend using the latest available browser version for the best performance.

Hardware Overview

1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

2Internet LED A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet port.

3WPS LED A solid green light indicates a successful connection using WPS. The light

will blink during the WPS process.

4Wireless LED A solid green light indicates the wireless function is working properly. This

light will blink during data transmission.

5LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid green light indicates a connection to a device is working properly.

The LED will blink during data transmission.

6LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.

7Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.

8Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.

9Power Button Press to power the router on and o.

10 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The WPS LED will blink during the process.

The light will turn solid green when successfully connecting to a device.

Reset Button Located on the bottom of the router. Using a paper clip, press and hold for

10 seconds to reset the router back to the factory default settings.

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• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need

your PPPoE user name and password. If you do not have this information, contact

your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.

• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem.

In some cases, you may need to turn it o for up to ve minutes.

•Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will

need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-842 router can work properly. Please

contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

Before you Start

1Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.

2Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the

Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.

Modem

Connect your Router

1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS

Ethernet Port

Modem

Ethernet Cable

DIR-842

Internet Port (yellow)

3Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer

to one of the LAN ports on the router. You can also connect wirelessly

to the router with your computer. Use the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration

Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the router.

Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to connect.

4Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about

one minute before continuing.

1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS

1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V--1.5A POWER WPS

Computer

Modem

Ethernet Cable

DIR-842

5Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available

power outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED does not light up, press

the Power button on the back of the router.

6After the router has powered up, verify that the Power and Internet LEDs are

both lit. Proceed with router conguration.

Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)

and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router

(http://192.168.0.1).

1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V--1.5A POWER WPS

Computer

Modem

DIR-842

Conguration

There are two ways to congure your router:

A. Web Browser - Use a web browser from your computer.

B. QRS Mobile app - Use a mobile device with the D-Link QRS Mobile app.

Refer to the QRS Mobile Setup section for more information.

A. Web Browser Conguration

1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS

Wireless

Computer*

* If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi

Conguration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.

When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. If not, then

select your Internet connection and click Next to continue.

DSL (PPPoE) users enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by

your ISP. Click Next to continue.

For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a name for your Wi-Fi Network

and a password. Your wireless devices (i.e., tablets, smartphones, and

laptops) will need to have this information entered to be able to connect to

your wireless network. Click Next to continue.

Continue with the Setup Wizard to nish conguring your DIR-842 router.

Once completed, the Internet LED will turn green indicating that your router

is connected to the Internet.

Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.

If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings

supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

1Scan the code below or search “QRS Mobile” (App Store or Google Play) to

download the QRS Mobile App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect to

the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan

for the wireless network name as listed on the suppliedWi-Fi Conguration

card/sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.

Once connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon from your mobile device,

then click Start to continue. Please follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the setup.

B. QRS Mobile Setup

Once the Setup Complete screen appears, click Save and write down the

new Wi-Fi Network name and password on your companion card for future

reference.

Note: To reconnect to your router, launch your wireless utility, select the new

Wi-Fi Network you created, and then enter your new Wi-Fi password.

iOS Android QRS Mobile App

Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:

dlink-xxxx

Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:

dlink-xxxx-5GHz

Password: xxxxxxxx

To congure your router, go to:

http://dlinkrouter.local.

Or http://192.168.0.1

Username: “Admin”

Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-842 router?

1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.

2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned in the wizard and connect.

Note: If you did not run the setup wizard or you reset the router to its default

settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Conguration Card included for the default Wi-Fi

Network Name and Wi-Fi Password.

You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-842 router using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-842 for three seconds.

2. Within one minute press the WPS button on your wireless device.

3. Allow up to two minutes to connect.

Note: Some devices may require you to log in to a utility to start the WPS process.

Refer to the user manual of the device you want to connect to the router if you do

not know how to start the WPS process.

How do I change the wireless settings on the DIR-842 router?

1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and

enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ You can also enter the IP address of the

router (http://192.168.0.1).

2. At the login screen, enter the router password you created in the wizard (no

password by default).

3. Go to Setup > Wireless Settings > Manual Wireless Network Setup to

create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.

*Documentation available at http://support.dlink.com/DIR-842.

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