PRODUCT SETUP
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In order to use all of the functions of this router, you must register it with mydlink. Simply
follow the steps at the end of the Setup Wizard during installation to register your product with your
mydlink account.
NOTE: After mydlink registration is completed, your router's default PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP connection
will be set to Always On. If your ISP charges for usage, you may wish to manually choose Dial On
Demand as your default setting.
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WELCOME TO THE D-LINK SETUP WIZARD
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Step 1
Position your router close to your modem and the computer that is
already online. Place this router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
Step 2
Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem that is connected to
your computer. Plug it into the port labeled INTERNET on the router.
Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back
of the router and then plug into a power outlet or surge protector.
Verify the power light is lit.
Step 3
Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the blue port labeled
1 on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the
Ethernet port on your computer.
Alternatively, you can connect to the router through Wi-Fi. Go to your
computer or mobile device's Wi-Fi settings. Select the network that
is printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Note (ex: dlink-A8FA),
then enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Configuration
Note (ex: akbdj19368).
Step 4
From the computer you connected to the router, open a web browser.
If you are not automatically directed to the D-Link Setup Wizard page,
enter http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1 into the address
bar. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your D-Link router.
If you wish to configure your router manually, use Admin as your
username and leave the password blank.
The full product manual is available on the included CD or from the
D-Link website.
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