AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

DIR-882

Package Contents

DIR-882 AC2600 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Wi-Fi Configuration Card

Quick Install Guide

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

Minimum Requirements

Network Requirements:

• An Ethernet-based broadband modem

App Configuration Requirements

• iPhone®, iPad® or Android TM smartphone or tablet (Refer to the

mobile app’s store page to see if your device is compatible)

Web-based Configuration Requirements

• Computer, smartphone or tablet with a Web browser*

* We recommend using the latest available browser version for the best compatibility and performance.

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Hardware Overview

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Power LED

Internet LED

Wireless

(2.4 GHz) LED

Wireless

(5 GHz) LED

A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be a solid orange during boot up.

A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to the Internet.

A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.

A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.

5 USB 3.0 LED A solid light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.

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USB LED

USB 3.0 Port

A solid light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.

Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. Supports USB 3.0 and

USB 2.0 devices.

8 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. Supports USB 2.0 devices.

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Gigabit LAN

Ports (1-4)

Gigabit

Internet Port

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.

Connect a broadband modem or gateway to this port using an Ethernet cable.

11 Reset Button

Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default settings.

12 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client.

13 WiFi Button Press this button to turn on or off the wireless networks.

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Power

Connector

Connect the supplied power adapter.

15 Power Button Press to power the router on or off.

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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.

Configuration

There are two ways to configure your router:

A. D-Link Wi-Fi app - Use a mobile device with the D-Link Wi-Fi app.

B. Web Browser - Use a web browser from your computer. Refer to the Web

Browser Configuration section for more information.

A. D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup

1 Scan the code below or search “D-Link Wi-Fi App” (App Store or Google Play) to download the D-Link Wi-Fi App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

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2 iOS Android D-Link Wi-Fi App

Once installed, launch the app. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

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.

NOTE: If your DSL or cable modem uses a battery backup, when asked to unplug the power on your modem, please remove the backup battery and ensure all lights are off on the modem.

Refer to the modem’s user manual if required.

B. Web Browser Configuration

Connect your Router

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Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.

Modem

NOTE: If your DSL or cable modem uses a battery backup, please remove the backup battery and ensure all lights are off on the modem. Refer to the modem’s user manual if required.

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

Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.

Ethernet Port

Modem

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USB 2.0

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

Internet Port (yellow)

Ethernet Cable

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

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USB 2.0

4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

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4 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

USB 2.0

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1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

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5 After the router has powered up, verify that the Power and Internet LEDs are both lit. Proceed with router configuration.

6 Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. You can also connect wirelessly to the router with your computer. Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration

Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the router.

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POWER WPS

Wireless

Computer*

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4 3 2 1 INTERNET RESET WPS WiFi 12V...1.5A POWER

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Ethernet Cable

Computer

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

( http://192.168.0.1) .

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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

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

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

If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

10 Create a name and password for your Wi-Fi Network. 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. Click Next to continue.

11 Continue with the Setup Wizard to finish configuring your DIR-882 router.

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

Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.

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Troubleshooting

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-882 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 wireless devices to the DIR-882 router using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-882 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-882 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, enter the router password you created in the wizard.

3. Go to Settings > Wireless to create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID)

and Wi-Fi password.

*Documentation available at:

United States: http://support.dlink.com/DIR-882

Canada: http://support.dlink.ca/DIR-882

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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.

17595 Mt. Herrmann Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Version 3, 29 June 2007

Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/>

View the full GPL Code Statement at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

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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

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©2018 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, 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.

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for more details.

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