TROUBLESHOOTING
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS
1. HOW DO I CONFIGURE MY DIR-818LW ROUTER MANUALLY?
- Connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Open a web browser and enter the address 'http://dlinkrouter.local./' (or '192.168.0.1').
- The default username is 'Admin'. The password should be left blank by default.
- If you have changed the password and can not remember it, you will need to reset the router to
return to an empty password field.
2. HOW DO I SET UP A 3G CONNECTION?
- Log in to the router's configuration page (see question 1).
- Navigate to Settings → Internet → 3G Wireless USB.
- Select your Country and ISP (Internet Service Provider) from the drop-down menu. This will fill
out most fields automatically.
- If needed, fill out any remaining fields and click Save.
3. HOW DO I RESET MY DIR-818LW ROUTER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS?
- Ensure the router is powered on.
- Press and hold the reset button at the bottom of the device for 5 seconds.
Note: Resetting the router to factory default will erase the current configuration settings.
To re-configure your settings, log into the router as outlined in question 1, then run the Setup Wizard.
4. HOW DO I ADD A NEW WIRELESS CLIENT OR PC IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN MY WI-FI
NAME (SSID) OR WI-FI PASSWORD?
- For every PC that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure you use the
correct Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
- Use the web-based user interface (as described in question 1 above) to check or choose your
wireless settings.
- Make sure you write down these settings so that you can enter them for each wirelessly
connected PC. The back of this document features an area to record this important information.
5. WHY CAN'T I GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION?
For ADSL users, please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled/connected
by your ISP and that your ISP username and password is correct.
6. WHY CAN'T I REGISTER MY DEVICE WITH MYDLINK?
If you experience issues registering this router with your mydlink account, try performing a hard
reset by using an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds while the
router is powered on. This may be necessary if you purchased an open box or resold unit.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
United Kingdom (Mon-Fri) , Website: http://www.dlink.com
Home Wireless/Broadband 0871 873 3000 (9.00am–06.00pm, Sat 10.00am-02.00pm)
Managed, Smart, & Wireless Switches, or Firewalls 0871 873 0909 (09.00am- 05.30pm)
(BT 10ppm, other carriers may vary.)
Ireland (Mon-Fri), Website: http://www.dlink.com
All Products 1890 886 899 (09.00am-06.00pm, Sat 10.00am-02.00pm)
Phone rates: €0.05ppm peak, €0.045ppm off peak times
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