DIR-842 Wireless AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Quick Install Guide
Package Contents DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Hardware Overview 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 10 1 Power LED 2 Internet LED 3 WPS LED A solid green light indicates a successful connection using WPS. The light will blink during the WPS process. 4 Wireless LED A solid green light indicates the wireless function is working properly. This light will blink during data transmission. 5 LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid green light indicates a connection to a device is working properly. The LED will blink during data transmission.
Before you Start • 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 off for up to five minutes.
3 Connect 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 Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the router. Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to connect. 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS DIR-842 Computer Ethernet Cable 4 Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem.
5 Plug 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. 1 1 Modem 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A 2 3 POWER 4 INTERNET 12V --1.5A POWER WPS Wireless Computer* WPS DIR-842 Computer * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
2 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 3 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.
If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. 4 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. 5 Continue with the Setup Wizard to finish configuring your DIR-842 router.
B. QRS Mobile Setup 1 Scan 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. iOS 2 Android QRS Mobile App Once your app is installed, you may now configure 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 supplied Wi-Fi Configuration card/sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.
Troubleshooting 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 Configuration 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.
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