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Section 3 - Configuration
The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. When the welcome
screen appears, click
Next
to continue. Wait a few moments while your
router detects your Internet connection type.
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
or the IP address of the router (
192.168.0.1
).
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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.
If the router detected PPPoE or you selected
Username/Password Connection
(PPPoE)
, enter your PPPoE username and password supplied by your ISP.
Click
Next
to continue.
Note:
Make sure you remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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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.
Click
Next
to continue.
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In order to secure your DIR-859, 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.
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At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings.
Click
Finish
to close the wizard.
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