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    Version 1.00 | February 12, 2016 User Manual AC1900 Wi-Fi Router DIR-879
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    of D-Link. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. © 2016 D-Link. All Rights Reserved. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual i
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    in IPv4 Tunnel 41 6 to 4 43 6rd 44 Local Connectivity Only 46 Wireless 47 Guest Zone 49 Network 50 Features 52 QoS Engine 52 Firewall Settings 53 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 55 Port Forwarding 56 Virtual Server 57 Website Filter 58 Static Routes 59 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual ii
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    Basics 92 Check your IP address 92 Statically Assign an IP address 93 Wireless Security 94 What is WPA 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 GPL Code Statement 97 Warranty 109 Registration 116 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual iii
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    -Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-879 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 1
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    latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. QRS Mobile Requirements For requirements refer to QRS Mobile page at: • iTunes Store (App Store > Utilities > D-Link Systems) • Google Play (Click link to www.dlink.com/qrsmobileapp) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 2
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    a new user interface so controlling your network is easier than ever. You can get online in minutes with the Quick Router Setup (QRS) app. The DIR-879 is a robust router solution that will give you a better signal throughout your home. Dual Band Advantage The AC1900 Wi-Fi Router delivers dual band
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    Router (left) or Extender mode (right). To change modes, move the switch to the desired 7 Mode Switch position and after five seconds the router will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. Firmware for this feature will be available in the future. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    Overview LED Color Orange Orange White White None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description Router is booting up or in the reset process. Router is in recovery mode. Router is working properly. The WPS process is in progress. Router is powered off. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 5
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    turn it off for up to five minutes. • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-879 can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 6
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    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- The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 7
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    . Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. Ethernet Port Ethernet Cable Modem DIR-879 TT Router RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Extender Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 8
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    DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router Extender T Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Modem D-Link DIR-879 User Manual DIR-879 RESET WPS 1 2 3 4 Ethernet DC IN POWER Router
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    * If you are connecting wirelessly, you may now connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 6. After the router has powered up, verify that the LED is lit. Proceed with router configuration. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 10
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    using your web browser. Refer to page 12. • QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to page 17. • Manual Setup - Log into the router using a web browser and manually configure your router. Refer to page 21 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 11
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    192.168.0.1). 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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 12
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    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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 13
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    If you would like to create a different Wi-Fi network name and password for each wireless band, finish the wizard and then go to "Wireless" on page 47. You will need to disable SmartConnect to create separate Wi-Fi network names and passwords. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 14
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    Section 3 - Configuration In order to secure your DIR-879, 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
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    Section 3 - Configuration At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 16
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    QRS mobile app from your mobile device. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-xxxx-5GHz Password: xxxxxxxx To configure your router, go to: http://dlinkrouter.local. Or http://192.168.0.1 Username: "Admin" Password:"" (leave the field blank) 17
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    your router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-879. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 18
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    7 Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to configure the router. Refer to "Web-based Configuration Utility" on page 21 to learn how this password is used. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 19
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    You will see a summary of your settings. If you need to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages. Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 20
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    with the Setup Wizard, leave the Admin Password field blank by default. Click Log In to proceed. Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset button (see page 4) to restore the router to its factory default settings. The router's Home page will open, displaying its
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    network at the bottom of the screen. Internet The Home page shows whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to "Internet" on page 25. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 22
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    menu that appears. Refer to page 50. To reconfigure the router's wireless settings, either click Go to settings (at the bottom right side of the page), or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless from the drop-down menu that appears. Refer to page 47. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 23
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    connected to the router, and their corresponding IP addresses. To edit a client's settings, click the pencil icon for the client you would like to edit. Name: Enter a custom name for this . Access: Allow or Block access to your router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 24
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    router. Internet From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to configure your Internet connection manually you select PPPoE, you will see fields for Username and Password. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all fields for Link DIR-879 User Manual 25
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    Internet Service default MAC address is set to the Internet port's physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    Internet service provider default MAC address is set to the Internet port's physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    . MAC Address The default MAC address is set to the Internet port's physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router.You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 28
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    -Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide you with a username and password. PPTP Server IP Enter the PPTP Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 29
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    Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this field will be set to Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 30
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    L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP can provide you with a username and password. L2TP Server IP Enter the L2TP Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 31
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    Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this field will be set to Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 32
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    router allocate the AFTR Configuration: IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. AFTR IPv6 If you selected Manual WAN Default Gateway address will be Default displayed here. Gateway: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 33
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    Local Connectivity Only. For this connection type you must click on Advanced Settings... to see the additional fields below. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all fields for the selected to page 44. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 46. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 34
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    Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 35
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    Link- Displays the router's LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 37
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    Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 38
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    if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information can be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Required fields will vary, depending on the options the following DNS, enter the Secondary DNS Server: Server address. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 39
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    IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Configuration Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 40
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    Server: DNS Server address. Enable DHCP- Enable or disable prefix delegation services. PD: LAN IPv6 If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the Address: router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 41
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    Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 42
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    Configuration 6 to 4 In this section, the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 43
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    : values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings manually. 6rd IPv6 Prefix manual configuration only). Address: LAN IPv6 Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 45
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    Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default When ULA is enabled, you may also enable automatic configuration ULA Prefix: of the ULA prefix. Current ULA Will display the Current ULA Prefix. Prefix: LAN IPv6 ULA: Will display the LAN IPv6 ULA. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 46
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    options will depend on the wireless frequency band, as well as the currently selected security mode. Wi-Fi Channel: Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended). Transmission Select the desired wireless transmission power (High, Medium or Power: Low). D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 47
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    the SSID of your wireless network. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule for enabling the rule. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 64). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 48
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    clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone. Internet Access Enabling this option will limit connectivity to the Internet. Guests Only: will not be allowed to access other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 49
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    choice by entering it into this field. Local Domain Enter the Local Domain Name (optional). Name: Enable DNS If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 50
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    LAN/ Broadcast: WLAN clients. WAN Port You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps router from Streams: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Streams: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    of Service (QoS) improves data flow. It allows you to prioritize clients, so that high-priority clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non corner of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 52
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    expose a single computer to the Internet for applications that do not run well behind the router. This may expose the computer to a variety of security risks and is not recommended -area IPv6 network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and view more options. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 53
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    VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 54
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    that the rule will apply to. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create a schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 64). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 55
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    of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Or, select the Computer Name from the drop-down menu. TCP set to Always Enable, or you can create a schedules from the Schedules section (refer to page 64). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Or, select the Computer Name from the drop-down menu. set to Always Enable, or create your own schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 64). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    Website Filter page allows you to create a list of websites that may be viewed by specified users or blocked from those users. From the Features menu, click Website Filter. If you want to create a list of simply replace the URL or Domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 58
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    3 - Configuration Static Routes The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes allowing traffic to be directed to a specific client or location. the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 59
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    Enter a Name for the new rule. DestNetwork: This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination. PrefixLen: Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 60
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    . User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS User Name. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS Password. Time Out: Enter a Time Out (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 62. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Host The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 Address of the dynamic DNS server. Or, select the Computer Name from the drop-down menu. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    the router's time and date manually, disable the Update Time Using NTP Server option and use the drop-down menus that appear to input the time and date. Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 64. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 63
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    per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the X icon at the end of the row. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 64
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    service provider. Send When Log If e-mail notification is enabled, you may also enable this option. Full: When the log is full, the router set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 64). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    used for the web management interface. If you enable HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely. Click Save when you are done. To load, save, or reset the settings, or to reboot the router, click System and refer to page 67. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 66
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    This page allows you to save the DIR-879's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, and reset the router to the factory default settings. From the Admin page click System. Save Settings Click Save to save the current router configuration settings to a file on To Local Hard your
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    the file and install the new firmware. *Note: When you click Check for New Firmware you will see a message that says, "Checking". If what you have currently installed is the latest version, you will see a message that says, "This firmware is the latest version". D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 68
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    Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments. From the Management menu, click Statistics. on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 69
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    WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-879 router. Refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 70
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    that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless Link DIR-879 User Manual 71
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    the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
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    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 display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 73
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    get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 74
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    by pushing the WPS button on the router. 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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 75
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    Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-879 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 76
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    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-879. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 77
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    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 78
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    8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 79
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    are using another company's wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 80
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    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, -Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 81
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    -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. D-Link DIR-879 User
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    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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 83
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    the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to its default settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included for the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password. You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-879 router using WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-879 for a minimum of three
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    6 - Troubleshooting 4. Can I connect the DIR-879 to an existing router? We recommend that you replace your existing router with the DIR-879 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer's user guide so you can put the combo router
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    Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 86
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    cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 87
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    winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 88
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    in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it's for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 89
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    Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 90
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    Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 91
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    the IP address, subnet mask, and the 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. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 92
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    the same as the LAN IP address of your router (i.e.,. 192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 93
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    on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 94
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 99
    ) • One 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port (INTERNET) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Push Button • Reset Button Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3ab Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 95
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    asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 96
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    the GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at: http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 97
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    we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this Link DIR-879 User Manual 98
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    under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the list meets this criterion. 1. Source Code that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 99
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 104
    and other parts of the work. The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source. The Corresponding Source for below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 100
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 105
    price or no price for each copy that you convey, and you may offer support user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 106
    , valid for at least three years and valid for as long as you offer spare parts or customer support for that product model, to give anyone who possesses the object code either (1) a copy of the System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 102
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 107
    provide support service, warranty, or updates for a work that has been modified or installed by the recipient, or for the User Product the public in source code form), and must require no special password or key for unpacking, reading or copying. 7. Additional Terms. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 103
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 108
    e) Declining to grant rights under trademark law for use of some trade names, trademarks, or service marks; or f ) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 104
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 109
    possession of the Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 105
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 110
    of the covered work, then the patent license you grant is automatically extended to all recipients of the covered work and works based on it. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 106
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 111
    will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies that a permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 107
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 112
    NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 113
    the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 109
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 114
    the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 115
    damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 111
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 116
    BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 112
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 117
    notice. Copyright ©2014 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 113
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 118
    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 119
    Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-879 | User Manual - Page 120
    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.00 February 12, 2016 D-Link DIR-879 User Manual 116
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User Manual
DIR-879
AC1900 Wi-Fi Router