Wireless AC1750

Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router

Package Contents

DIR-868L Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Wi-Fi Configuration Card

Quick Install Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Hardware Overview

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1 Power LED

2 Internet LED

3 USB Port

4 WPS Button

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process.

A solid light indicates a connection to the Internet port. If the

LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the “on demand” connection type is set and the Internet connection is idle.

Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network.

Press to start the WPS process. The Power LED will start to blink.

9 Reset Button game consoles.

Connect your broadband modem to this port using an

6 Internet Port

Ethernet cable.

7 Power Button Press to power the router on and off.

8 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.

Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.

Minimum Requirements

Network Requirements:

• An Ethernet-based broadband modem

Web-based Configuration Requirements:

Computer with the following:

• Windows® or Mac OS® X operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter

Supported Browsers:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Safari 4 or higher

• Chrome

• Firefox

Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

mydlink Requirements:

• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)

• Android device (1.6 or higher)

• Web Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Safari 5 or higher

• Chrome

• Firefox

Note: To learn more about mydlink, visit http://www.mydlink.com.

Before you Start

• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need your PPPoE user name and password. If you do not have this information, contact your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.

• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem.

In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to 5 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-868L router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

Connect your Router

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Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.

Ethernet Port

Modem

2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the

Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.

Ethernet Cable

WPS

USB

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LAN

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INTERNET

Internet Port (yellow)

POWER

12V 2A

Modem

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Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router.

WPS

USB

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LAN

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INTERNET

POWER

12V 2A

Ethernet Cable

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Computer

4 Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing.

Computer

Modem

WPS

USB

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LAN

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INTERNET

POWER

12V 2A

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Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED does not light up, press the Power button on the back of the router.

Modem

Computer

WPS

USB

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LAN

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INTERNET

POWER

12V 2A

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6 After the router has powered up, verify that the Power (green) and Internet

(orange or green) LEDs are both lit then continue with the Configuration section on the other side.

Configuration

There are two ways to configure your router:

A. Web Browser - Use a web browser from your computer.

B. QRS Mobile app - Use a mobile device with the D-Link QRS Mobile app.

Refer to the QRS Mobile Setup section for more information.

A. Web Browser Configuration

1 Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local. /. You can also enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).

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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

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The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. If not, then select your Internet connection and click Next to continue.

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Cable users (DHCP) click Next to continue.

DSL (PPPoE) users enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

5 For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a name for your Wi-Fi Network and a password. Your wireless devices (i.e., tablets, smartphones, and laptops) will need to have this information entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.

6 Continue with the Setup Wizard to finish configuring your DIR-868L router.

Once completed, the Internet LED will turn green indicating that your router is connected to the Internet.

Note: Setting up “mydlink” is optional and not required for the router to function.

Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.

B. QRS Mobile Setup

1 Scan the code below or search “QRS Mobile” (App Store or Google Play) to download the QRS Mobile App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

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4 iOS Android QRS Mobile App

Once your app is installed, you may now configure your router. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the wireless network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration card/sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.

Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz: dlink-2c19

Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz: dlink-2C1B-media

Password:gccnu80856

Once connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon from your mobile device, then click Start to continue. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Once the Setup Complete screen appears, click Save and write down the new Wi-Fi Network name and password on your companion card for future reference.

Note: To reconnect to your router, launch your wireless utility, select the new

Wi-Fi Network you created, and then enter your new Wi-Fi password.

Troubleshooting

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-868L router?

1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.

2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned in the wizard and connect.

Note: If you did not run 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 using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-868L for three seconds.

2. Within one minute press the WPS button on your wireless device.

3. Allow up to two minutes to connect.

Note: Some devices may require you to log in to a utility to start the WPS process.

Refer to the user manual of the device you want to connect to the router if you do not know how to start the WPS process.

How do I change the wireless settings on the DIR-868L router?

1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./. You can also enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).

2. At the login screen, type in admin for the user name and enter the router password you created in the wizard (no password by default).

3. Go to Setup > Wireless Settings > Manual Wireless Network Setup to create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.

Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com/DIR-868L.

Technical Support

Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website.

United States

Internet: http://support.dlink.com

Canada

Internet: http://support.dlink.ca

Copyright ©2013 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of

D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (Draft), 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. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted on the packaging. Visit www.

dlink.com for more details.

GPL Code Statement

This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser

General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to 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

WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and

LGPL.

Written Offer for GPL and LGPL Source Code

Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software,

D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Email:

[email protected]

Snail Mail:

Attn: GPLSOURCE REQUEST

D-Link Systems, Inc.

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