D-Link DIR-878/MT User manual

AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi

Gigabit Router

Quick Install Guide

DIR-878

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

DIR-878 AC1900 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Wi-Fi Conguration Card

Quick Install Guide

Package Contents

Minimum Requirements

Network Requirements:

• An Ethernet-based broadband modem

App Conguration Requirements

• iPhone®, iPad® or AndroidTM smartphone or tablet (Refer to the

mobile app’s store page to see if your device is compatible)

Web-based Conguration Requirements

• Computer, smartphone or tablet with a Web browser*

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

compatibility and performance.

Hardware Overview

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

be a solid orange during boot up.

2Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the

router cannot connect to the Internet.

3Wireless

(2.4 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.

4Wireless

(5 GHz) LED A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.

5Gigabit LAN

Ports (1-4)

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices

and game consoles.

6Gigabit Internet

Port Connect a broadband modem or gateway to this port using an Ethernet cable.

7Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the

router to default settings.

8WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection

to a WPS client.

9WiFi Button Press this button to turn on or o the wireless networks.

10 Power

Connector Connect the supplied power adapter.

11 Power Button Press to power the router on or o.

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

• 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 5 minutes.

Before you Start

Conguration

There are two ways to congure your router:

A. D-Link Wi-Fi app - Use a mobile device with the D-Link Wi-Fi app.

B. Web Browser - Use a web browser from your computer. Refer to the Web

Browser Conguration section for more information.

1Scan the code below or search“D-Link Wi-Fi App”(App Store or Google Play)

to download the D-Link Wi-Fi App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Once installed, launch the app. Please follow the on-screen instructions

to complete the setup.

A. D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup

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 D-Link Wi-Fi App

NOTE: If your DSL or cable modem uses a battery backup, when asked to unplug the power on

your modem, please remove the backup battery and ensure all lights are o on the modem.

Refer to the modem’s user manual if required.

Ethernet Port

Modem

1Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.

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

the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.

Modem

Connect your Router

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

- • +

Ethernet Cable

DIR-878

Internet Port (yellow)

NOTE: If your DSL or cable

modem uses a battery

backup, please remove

the backup battery and

ensure all lights are o on

the modem. Refer to the

modem’s user manual

if required.

B. Web Browser Conguration

3Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about

one minute before continuing.

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

- • +

Modem DIR-878

4Plug 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.

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

- • +

Modem DIR-878

5After 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).

6Connect 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.

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESE T WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

- • +

Computer

Ethernet Cable

DIR-878

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

Wireless

Computer*

The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. If it cannot,

then select your Internet connection and click Next to continue.

When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

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

by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

Create a name and password for your Wi-Fi Network. 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-878 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.

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-878 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-878 router using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-878 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-878 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.

3. Go to Settings > Wireless to create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID)

and Wi-Fi password.

*Documentation available at:

United States: http://support.dlink.com/DIR-878

Canada: http://support.dlink.ca/DIR-878

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