This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your
adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may
block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
Windows® 8 Users
•
Press the
Windows key
and
R
together. Type
cmd
in the box and click
OK
.
•
At the prompt, type
ipconfig
and press
Enter
.
•
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your
adapter.
After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain
an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
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Appendix B - Networking Basics
Windows®
8 Users
• Press the
Windows
key and then type
IP
. Click
Settings
on the right side and then click
View Network Connections
.
• Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter.
• Highlight
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4)
and click
Properties
.
• Click
Use the following IP address
and enter an IP address that is on
the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router
or network.
Example:
If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP
address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make
sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
• Set
Default Gateway
the same as the LAN IP address of your router
or gateway.
• Set
Primary DNS
the same as the LAN IP address of your router or
gateway.
• The
Secondary DNS
is optional (you may enter a DNS server from
your ISP).
• Click
OK
to save your settings.
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:
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Windows®
7/ Vista® Users
• Click on
Start
>
Control Panel
(make sure you are in Classic View). Double-click on the
Network and Sharing Center
icon. If you are using Windows Vista, click on
Manage network connections
along the left panel in the window. For
Windows® 7, click on
Change adapter settings
.
• Right-click on the
Local Area Connection
which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be
connected to your network.
• Highlight
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4)
and click
Properties
.
• Click
Use the following IP address
and enter an IP address that
is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your
router or network.
Example:
If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP
address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make
sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
• Set
Default Gateway
the same as the LAN IP address of your router
or gateway.
• Set
Primary DNS
the same as the LAN IP address of your router or
gateway.
• The
Secondary DNS
is optional (you may enter a DNS server from
your ISP).
• Click
OK
to save your settings.
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Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless
signal range.
2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation
Standards
• IEEE 802.11ac
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11a
Physical Interface
• Four 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Ports
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN Port
• 1 USB 2.0
• 1 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button
• Reset Button
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)
• WPS™ (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
LEDs
• Power/WPS
• Internet
Power
• DC 12V/2A
Operating Temperature
• 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Operating Humidity
• 10% to 90% non-condensing
Certifications
• CE
• FCC
• IC
• Wi-Fi Certified™
Dimensions
• 6.16” x 4.46” x 2.11” (156.5mm x 113.2mm x 53.6mm)
Weight
• 14.57 ounces 413 grams)
Warranty
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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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-866L)
• 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).
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and
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