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Device Installation

The DSL-2877AL connects two separate physical interfaces, an ADSL/VDSL (WAN) and an Ethernet (WAN) and four Ethernet (LAN) interface. Place the router in a location

where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Make

sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. As with any electrical appliance, observe common sense safety

procedures.

The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.

Power on Router

The router must be used with the power adapter included with the device.

1.

Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source.

2.

Press the Power button into the on position. You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit.

3.

If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device, check the Ethernet LED indicators to make sure the connection is valid. The router will attempt to establish the

DSL connection, if the DSL line is connected and the router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first time installing the device,

some settings may need to be changed before the router can establish a connection.

Factory Reset Button

The router may be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint pen or paperclip to gently push down the reset button in the following sequence:

1.

Press and hold the reset button while the device is powered on for 45-60 seconds.

2.

Hold the reset button for 5-8 seconds and release the reset button.

Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings. The device settings will be restored to the

factory default IP address

192.168.1.1

and the subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.

The default management u

sername is “

admin

” and the default

p

assword is “

admin

”

.

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Network Connections

Connect ADSL/VDSL Line

Use the DSL cable included with the router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL/VDSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on

the rear panel of the router and insert the other end into the RJ-11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device, follow the instructions included with the device or given

to you by your service provider. The ADSL/VDSL connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet. It is the physical link to

the service provider‟s

network backbone and ultimately to the Internet.

Connect Ethernet WAN Cable

Use the Ethernet cable included with the router to connect it to a RJ-45 wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet WAN port (RJ-45 receptacle) on

the rear panel of the router and insert the other end into the RJ-45 wall socket. The Ethernet connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet. It is the

physical link to the service provider‟s network backbone a

nd ultimately to the Internet.

Connect Router to Ethernet

The router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the Ethernet ports on the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such

as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps. When connecting the router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than

10Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the connecting port. Use standard twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 ports on the

router are a crossed port (MDI-X). Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection. When connecting the router directly

to a PC or server use a normal straight-through cable. You should use a crossed cable when connecting the router to a normal (MDI-X) port on a switch or hub. Use a normal

straight-through cable when connecting it to an uplink (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to router connection. Be

sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the router does not exceed 100 meters.

Hub or Switch to Router Connection

Connect the router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable. If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another

device, connect to any on the other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable.

Computer to Router Connection

You can connect the router directly to an Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided.

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D-Link One-Touch APP

D-Link offers you a fast and easy way to get connected, by utilizing the free One-Touch APP for your Android or iOS mobile device which walks you step-by-step through

installation of your D-Link One-Touch enabled device.

You also have the ability to configure/change WAN and Wi-Fi settings and even upgrade the firmware.

You can search for the D-Link One-Touch APP directly in the Google Play or iOS

APP Store, and install it.

The D-Link One-Touch icon will be displayed in the mobile device (Android, iOS).

Note

:



The following steps are for the Android version of the app.



From your iOS mobile device, choose

Settings

, and Click

Wi-Fi

, select the Wi-

Fi Network Name that you created during setup and then enter default Wi-Fi

password located on your Wi-Fi configuration note.

Tap on the One-Touch icon, the following screen will appear.

Here contains two functions:



Network Starter

- the function is mainly to configure WAN and Wi-Fi settings

of the router.



Software Upgrader

- the function is mainly to upgrade the firmware for the

router.

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Network Starter

1. The Wi-Fi Network Name of the router will be displayed in

Ready for Setup

, and

you can tap the Wi-Fi Network Name to configure it.

2. If your Wi-Fi Network Name is not shown here, you can tap the

Scan

button to re-

search.

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3. If your mobile device has saved the router

‟

s wireless password, it will be

automatically associated to your router, otherwise D-Link One Touch will pop-up a

password dialog, you need enter correct Wi-Fi password and tap

Connect

button

associate your router.

4. The device name, device icon and device type will be shown here, if they are not

shown in here, you can tap

Scan

button to re-search.