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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface.................................................................................. i Manual Revisions............................................................................ i Trademarks....................................................................................... i Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents..........................................................................
Table of Contents IPv6......................................................................................60 Dynamic DNS...................................................................61 IPv6 Host......................................................................62 Management.........................................................................63 Time & Schedule.............................................................63 Time....................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents 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 - Product Overview Minimum Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based broadband modem • IEEE 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) comes with high power signal amplifiers that will deliver extreme Wi-Fi coverage to all your Wi-Fi devices. With wireless dual band speeds of 600Mbps and 1300Mbps, a dual core processor and SmartConnect technology, the DIR879 avoids interference to deliver the fastest wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections. The DIR-879 also comes with a new user interface so controlling your network is easier than ever.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 WPS Button 3 LAN Ports (1-4) 4 Internet Port 5 Power Port 6 Power Button 7 Mode Switch D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 4 5 6 7 Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. Press to start the WPS process. The LED will blink white. Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED D-Link DIR-879 User Manual Color Status Description Orange Solid Orange Blinking Router is in recovery mode. White Solid Router is working properly. White Blinking None Off Router is booting up or in the reset process. The WPS process is in progress. Router is powered off.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin • 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 ISP (Internet Service Provider). Do not proceed until you have this information.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2 - Installation Manual Setup 1. Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL modem. This is required. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
Section 2 - Installation 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. DIR-879 Router WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Extender T RESET Ethernet Cable Computer 4.
Section 2 - Installation 5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the LED does not light up, press the Power button on the back of the router. Modem 1 2 3 4 INTERNET 12V --1.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time using your web browser. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Log into the router using a web browser and manually configure your router.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If this is your first time configuring the router, open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch the Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, you can enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you will see a list of connection types. Select your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless devices will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.
Section 3 - Configuration In order to secure your DIR-879, enter a new Admin Password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. The Summary window will display your settings. Click Back if you find it necessary to make changes. When the settings are correct, make a note of the of them so you can configure your Wi-Fi devices. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App The QRS Mobile app allows you to install and configure your router from your mobile device. Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on the App Store or Google Play. Step 2 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 Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.
Section 3 - Configuration Step 4 You will see the Welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed. When the Operation Mode screen appears, tap Next. Step 5 At this point, make sure that your router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-879. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
Section 3 - Configuration Step 6 You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band; the 2.4GHz band followed by the 5GHz band. A. Enter a Network Name (SSID) of your choice, or you may leave it unchanged to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own SSID. B. Choose a Wi-Fi Password of at least eight characters. You will need to enter this Password the first time you connect any device to the router wirelessly. Tap Next to proceed.
Section 3 - Configuration Step 8 If you would like to receive notification whenever a new firmware update is available, tap the Notify me when new firmware is available check box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. Step 9 You will see a summary of your settings. If you need to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages. Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app.
Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility 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). Enter your password. If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default. Click Log In to proceed.
Section 3 - Configuration Home The current status of the router is displayed on the Home page in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click on an icon to see information about the selected part of the network at the bottom of the screen. Internet The Home page shows whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard. (Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 12.
Section 3 - Configuration DIR-879 Click on the DIR-879 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address. To reconfigure the router's network settings, either click Go to settings (at the bottom left side of the page), or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network from the drop-down menu that appears. Refer to page 50.
Section 3 - Configuration Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about all the clients currently connected to the router, and their corresponding IP addresses. To edit a client’s settings, click the pencil icon for the client you would like to edit. Name: Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device. IP Address: Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserve IP: Enable if you would like to reserve this IP address for this client.
Section 3 - Configuration Settings Wizard From the Settings menu, you can click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard and connect to the Internet. This is the same wizard that you launched when you first installed the router. Internet From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to configure your Internet connection manually. My Internet Choose your Internet Connection type from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic IP (DCHP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not provide you with an IP address to use. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Each IPv4 address must be entered in the appropriate form, known as dot-decimal notation. This means four decimal numbers separated by dots (x.x.x.x). IP Address: Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Default Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information can be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). This option is typically used for DSL services. Username: Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Section 3 - Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide you with a username and password. PPTP Server IP Enter the PPTP Server IP Address provided by your ISP. Address: Username: Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this field will be set to Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP can provide you with a username and password. L2TP Server IP Enter the L2TP Server IP Address provided by your ISP. Address: Username: Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this field will be set to Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration DS-Lite DS-Lite is an IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) connection type. DHCPv6 is the IPv6 equivalent of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv4. DS-Lite Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR Configuration: IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. AFTR IPv6 If you selected Manual Configuration above, enter the AFTR IPv6 Address: address used here.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4. My Internet Choose your IPv6 Internet Connection type from the drop-down Connection Is: menu. For most of the connection types, after you make a selection you will see additional fields below that require input. The exception is for Local Connectivity Only. For this connection type you must click on Advanced Settings... to see the additional fields below.
Section 3 - Configuration Auto Detection This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. DNS Type: Select Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS. Primary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Primary DNS Server: Server address.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Use Link-Local Enable or disable the Link-Local Address. (If you enable this option, Address: you can skip the description of the next two fields.) IPv6 Address: If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the IPv6 Address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Prefix If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the Subnet Prefix Length: Length supplied by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration Auto Configuration Auto Configuration is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS . Primary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Server: Primary DNS Server address.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information can be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Required fields will vary, depending on the options you have enabled. PPPoE Session: Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and password, or Create a new session.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable Enable or disable prefix delegation services. DHCP-PD: LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. (This field is only Address: required when DHCP-PD is disabled.) LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: Enable Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel You can configure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure. Remote IPv4 Enter the Remote IPv4 address you will use. Address: Remote IPv6 Enter the Remote IPv6 address you will use. Address: Local IPv4 Displays the Local IPv4 address. Address: Local IPv6 Enter the Local IPv6 address you will use.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment IPv6 Address feature. Assignment: Enable Automatic Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration 6 to 4 In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. 6to4 Address: Displays the 6to4 Address. 6to4 Relay: Enter the 6to4 Relay supplied by your ISP. Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Section 3 - Configuration 6rd In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Assign IPv6 Currently unsupported. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS Server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS Server address. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable Automatic Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity Only Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. For this Internet Connection type, you must click on Advanced Settings... to see the required fields below. Enable ULA: Click to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default When ULA is enabled, you may also enable automatic configuration ULA Prefix: of the ULA prefix. Current ULA Will display the Current ULA Prefix.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless From the Settings menu, click Wireless to begin wireless configuration. You will see the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and allow you to view all fields corresponding with each frequency band. The following options apply to both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency bands: Smart Connect: Enable SmartConnect to use one Wi-Fi network name and password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: For the 2.4GHz band: Select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are using both 802.11n and non802.11n wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. For the 5GHz band: Select Auto 20/40/80 MHz if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and non-802.11n wireless devices, or select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible.
Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone A Guest Zone is a temporary zone that can be used by guests to access the Internet. Guest Zones are separate from your main wireless network. To configure a Guest Zone, click on the Guest Zone link. You may configure different zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. The following options apply to both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency bands: Status: Enable or disable the Guest Zone for each wireless frequency band.
Section 3 - Configuration Network This section allows you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) settings. You can enable the use of the DIR-879 as a DNS server. From the Settings menu, click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the available options. LAN IP Address: Enter the LAN IP Address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Section 3 - Configuration Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Address Range: assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. DHCP Lease Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Section 3 - Configuration Features QoS Engine Quality of Service (QoS) improves data flow. It allows you to prioritize clients, so that high-priority clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former client a higher priority, so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. The DIR-879 offers a high-performance firewall features like SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection). From the Features menu, click Firewall. Enable DMZ: Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Enabling this feature creates a subnetwork that can be used to expose a single computer to the Internet for applications that do not run well behind the router.
Section 3 - Configuration PPTP: Click to enable PPTP, which will allow multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. IPSec (VPN): Enable to allow multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4/IPv6 Rules The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section allows you to specify the kind of traffic that is allowed to pass through the network. Click either IPv4 Rules or IPv6 Rules. Use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to Turn IPv4 Filtering ON and ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. Or you may choose to Turn IPv4 Fltering OFF. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows you to specify a single port or a range of ports to open for specific devices on the network. It allows traffic requests from a specific application to be directed to a specific client. From the Features menu, click Port Forwarding. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click Add Rule.
Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The Virtual Server allows you to specify a single public port for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port. From the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server. The DIR-879 can store a maximum of 15 rules. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button.
Section 3 - Configuration Website Filter The Website Filter page allows you to create a list of websites that may be viewed by specified users or blocked from those users. From the Features menu, click Website Filter. If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY clients access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW clients access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Routes The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes allowing traffic to be directed to a specific client or location. From the Features menu, click Static Route. To configure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 60. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new route, click the Add Route button. Click Save when you are done. When you click on Add Route, the Create New Route window will open. Enter the required information into the fields described below: Name: Enter a Name for the new rule.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server, no matter what your current IP address assignment. From the Features menu, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling DDNS will reveal additional configuration options. Dynamic DNS: Status: Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Host The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Record button. Click Save when you are done. When you click on Add Record, the Create New Record window will open.
Section 3 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule Time The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the DIR-879's internal system clock. The router's internal clock is used for data logging and schedules. From the Management menu, click Time & Schedule. Time Zone: Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Time: Displays the current Date and Time. Enable Daylight Enable or disable daylight saving time.
Section 4 - Configuration Schedule Create schedules for use with enforcing rules. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. Click Save when you are done. When you click on Add Rule, the following screen will appear: First, enter the Name of your schedule.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log The router keeps a running log of events. The logs can be sent to a Syslog server, and delivered to your email address. From the Management menu, click System Log. Enable Logging Enable to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is disabled, to Syslog there will be no other options on this page. Server: Syslog Server IP Enter the IP address for the Syslog server.
Section 3 - Configuration Admin This page allows you to change the administrator settings, such as change the Admin password and enable remote management. From the Management menu, click System Admin. Password: Enter a new Password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you configure the router using a web browser.
Section 3 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the DIR-879’s current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, and reset the router to the factory default settings. From the Admin page click System. Save Settings Click Save to save the current router configuration settings to a file on To Local Hard your computer's hard drive. Drive: Load Settings Click Select File to locate and load previously saved router configuration From Local file.
Section 3 - Configuration Upgrade This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s firmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the file from http://support.dlink.com. From the Management menu, click Upgrade. Firmware Displays the Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date. Information: Check for New Click Check for New Firmware to prompt the router to check for a new Firmware: firmware version.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments. From the Management menu, click Statistics. You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz statistics by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-879 router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-879 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-879. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-879. 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer. 2.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 4. Can I connect the DIR-879 to an existing router? We recommend that you replace your existing router with the DIR-879 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer's user guide so you can put the combo router into Bridge mode, which will turn off the device's NAT functions. 5.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power. This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the product manual for detail information on how to set it up. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address By default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the Windows button on your keyboard. In the Search field, type cmd and press Enter. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 8 - Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-879 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA? WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Physical Interfaces • Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button • Reset Button Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3ab • IEEE 802.3u Certifications • FCC Class B • CE • Wi-Fi Certified Dimensions • 7.9 x 9.5 x 3.
Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g., DIR-879) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router [e.g., rev A1]) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router).
Appendix E - GNU General Public License GPL Code Statement This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at: http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License Preamble The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works. The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed to take away your freedom to share and change the works. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change all versions of a program--to make sure it remains free software for all its users.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License TERMS AND CONDITIONS 0. Definitions. “This License” refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License. “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to any copyrightable work licensed under this License. Each licensee is addressed as “you”. “Licensees” and “recipients” may be individuals or organizations.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License The “System Libraries” of an executable work include anything, other than the work as a whole, that (a) is included in the normal form of packaging a Major Component, but which is not part of that Major Component, and (b) serves only to enable use of the work with that Major Component, or to implement a Standard Interface for which an implementation is available to the public in source code form.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License 3. Protecting Users’ Legal Rights From Anti-Circumvention Law. No covered work shall be deemed part of an effective technological measure under any applicable law fulfilling obligations under article 11 of the WIPO copyright treaty adopted on 20 December 1996, or similar laws prohibiting or restricting circumvention of such measures.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License A compilation of a covered work with other separate and independent works, which are not by their nature extensions of the covered work, and which are not combined with it such as to form a larger program, in or on a volume of a storage or distribution medium, is called an “aggregate” if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation’s users beyond what the individual works permit.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License A “User Product” is either (1) a “consumer product”, which means any tangible personal property which is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, or (2) anything designed or sold for incorporation into a dwelling. In determining whether a product is a consumer product, doubtful cases shall be resolved in favor of coverage.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License When you convey a copy of a covered work, you may at your option remove any additional permissions from that copy, or from any part of it. (Additional permissions may be written to require their own removal in certain cases when you modify the work). You may place additional permissions on material, added by you to a covered work, for which you have or can give appropriate copyright permission.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License 8. Termination. You may not propagate or modify a covered work except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to propagate or modify it is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License (including any patent licenses granted under the third paragraph of section 11).
Appendix E - GNU General Public License You may not impose any further restrictions on the exercise of the rights granted or affirmed under this License. For example, you may not impose a license fee, royalty, or other charge for exercise of rights granted under this License, and you may not initiate litigation (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that any patent claim is infringed by making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the Program or any portion of it. 11.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License A patent license is “discriminatory” if it does not include within the scope of its coverage, prohibits the exercise of, or is conditioned on the nonexercise of one or more of the rights that are specifically granted under this License.
Appendix E - GNU General Public License Later license versions may give you additional or different permissions. However, no additional obligations are imposed on any author or copyright holder as a result of your choosing to follow a later version. 15. Disclaimer of Warranty. THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Appendix F - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix F - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix F - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Please refer to shipping and packaging instructions located online at http://rma.dlink.com/. • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed.
Appendix F - Warranty • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will be rejected by D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Networks, Inc., 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5S2 Canada. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link.
Appendix F - Warranty Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS T
Appendix F - Warranty FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix F - Warranty ICC Notice: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.
