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D-Link DIR-890L User Manual
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.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select
Connect to a network
.
If you receive the
Wireless Networks Detected
bubble, click on the
center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click
on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the
Connect
button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the
Networking Basics
section in this manual for more information.
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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.
2.
Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and
click
Connect
.
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
.
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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.
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D-Link DIR-890L User Manual
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-890L.
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. Your computer must
be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
- Explorer® 11 or higher
- Firefox® v28 or higher
- Chrome™ v33 or higher
- Safari® v7 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a
different cable or connecting to a different port on the device. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,
and Norton Personal Firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall
software for more information on disabling or configuring it.
• Configure your Internet settings:
• Go to
Start
>
Settings
>
Control Panel
. Double-click the
Internet Options
Icon. From the
Security
tab, click
the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the
Connection
tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button.
Make sure nothing is checked. Click
OK
.
• Go to the
Advanced
tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click
OK
three times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
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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.
* Note:
The default IP address of your DIR-890 is
. If you connect the DIR-890L to your existing router in Bridge
Mode, it will be assigned a new IP address based on your router/network’s DHCP settings.
You will have to access your other router's
DHCP table to see what IP address was assigned to the DIR-890L. (Refer to the manufacturer's user manual if it is not a D-Link device.)
If you are using a D-Link router, follow these instructions to find the IP address that was assigned:
Using the router’s Web-based configuration utility, go to
Setup
>
Network Settings
. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, below
the heading that says
Number of Dynamic DHCP
Clients
, to view the list of connected devices. Refer to the MAC address that is
printed on the label that is attached to the bottom of the DIR-890L to find the corresponding IP address.
• 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. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately, this
process will change all your settings back to factory default.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the back of the unit.
With the router powered on, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the
button down for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go
through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router.
Reset Button

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