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Section 2 - Installation

Before you Begin

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 an attic or garage.

• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router,

then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port

on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection

types (USB to Ethernet).

• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET,

BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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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, however, 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. The key to maximizing wireless range is to

follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -

each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that

the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle

appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position

devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range.

Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open

doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file

cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF

noise.

5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security

systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone

base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not

in use.

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1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.

2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended

work area for better wireless coverage.

3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.

Plug it into the LAN port labeled

1

on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.

Manual Setup

Computer

DIR-842

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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled

INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.

5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.

6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power

outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the

router to boot up.

7. If you are connecting to a broadband service, you may be online already and further configuration will be optional.

INTERNET

INTERNET

modem

Power Outlet

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Section 3 - 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. Refer to page 12.

•

QRS Mobile App

- Use your smart device to configure your router. Refer to

QRS Mobile App

on page 15.

•

Manual Setup

- Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19.

Configuration