D-link Dir-878 User manual

Version 1.00| 2017/05/17

User Manual

DIR-878

AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

iD-Link DIR-878 User Manual

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Power Usage

This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network

Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not

needed.

Network Standby: 4.85 watts

Switched O: 0.06 watts

Preface

Revision Date Description

1.00 May 15, 2017 Initial release.

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Table of Contents

Product Overview..............................................................1

Package Contents.........................................................................1

System Requirements.................................................................2

Introduction ................................................................................... 3

Features............................................................................................5

Hardware Overview.....................................................................6

LED Indicators........................................................................ 6

Back Panel ...............................................................................7

Installation......................................................................... 8

Before you Begin...........................................................................8

Wireless Installation Considerations......................................9

Hardware Setup ..........................................................................10

Completing Setup......................................................................13

QRS Mobile App..................................................................14

Setup Wizard ........................................................................19

Conguration...................................................................23

Home ..............................................................................................24

Internet...................................................................................24

DIR-878...................................................................................25

Connected Clients..............................................................26

Settings ..........................................................................................27

Wizard.....................................................................................27

Internet...................................................................................27

IPv6 .....................................................................................37

VLAN...................................................................................57

Wireless ..................................................................................59

Guest Zone.......................................................................62

Network..................................................................................63

Features..........................................................................................65

QoS Engine............................................................................65

Firewall Settings..................................................................66

IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................68

Port Forwarding ..................................................................69

Virtual Server...................................................................70

Website Filter........................................................................71

Static Routes.........................................................................72

IPv6 .....................................................................................73

Dynamic DNS .......................................................................74

IPv6 Host...........................................................................75

Quick VPN..............................................................................76

Management................................................................................78

Time & Schedule .................................................................78

Time....................................................................................78

Schedule ...........................................................................79

System Log............................................................................80

System Admin......................................................................82

System ...............................................................................83

Upgrade .................................................................................84

Statistics.................................................................................85

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Quick VPN.........................................................................86

Important Information .............................................................87

Quick VPN Server Setup Instructions ..................................88

iOS Devices ...................................................................................89

Mac OS X........................................................................................93

Windows 7.....................................................................................96

Windows 8.1/8.......................................................................... 100

Windows 10............................................................................... 106

Android ....................................................................................... 109

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................113

WPS Button................................................................................ 113

Windows® 10............................................................................. 114

Windows® 8................................................................................ 116

WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 116

Windows® 7................................................................................ 118

WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 118

WPS....................................................................................... 121

Windows Vista®......................................................................... 125

WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 126

Troubleshooting............................................................128

Wireless Basics...............................................................132

What is Wireless?...................................................................... 133

Tips................................................................................................ 135

Wireless Modes......................................................................... 136

Networking Basics.........................................................137

Check your IP address............................................................ 137

Statically Assign an IP address............................................ 138

Wireless Security ......................................................... 139

What is WPA? ................................................................ 139

Technical Specications................................................140

Regulatory Statements .................................................141

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-878 will cause damage and void the warranty

for this product.

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

DIR-878

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

Wi-Fi Conguration Note Wi-Fi Conguration Card

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Network Requirements

• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 10 or higher

• Firefox 28 or higher

• Safari 6 or higher

• Chrome 28 or higher

Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java

installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

QRS Mobile Requirements

• iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch®, Android™, or Windows smartphone

or tablet. (Please refer to the mobile app's store page to check

whether your device is compatible)

System Requirements

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Introduction

The D-Link DIR-878 AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router shares your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless

AC connection of up to 1900 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz Wireless AC and up to 600 Mbps 2.4 GHz Wireless N)1, using

advanced AC beamforming technology to signicantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. Equipped with one

Gigabit WAN/Internet port and four Gigabit LAN ports to provide wired speeds of up to 10 times faster than standard 10/100

ports, the DIR-878 creates the best networking experience to date.

Featuring four antennas and a 3 x 3 Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) antenna conguration, the DIR-878 oers better

data rates, fewer dead-spots, more coverage, and higher reliability. Operating exclusively in the 5 GHz band, the DIR-878's

802.11ac wireless connections avoid the crowded 2.4 GHz band, allowing you faster speeds while still maintaining backwards

compatibility with older 802.11n/g/b devices. The DIR-878 prepares your home to become a Connected Home by bringing Wi-

Fi to places your old signal can’t reach. A stronger Wi-Fi signal means you can install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby

monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you need them.

The DIR-878's Smart Connect Technology makes connecting to wireless networks easy by eliminating the confusion of multiple

networks. Ever since the introduction of 5 GHz multi-band wireless technology, users have had to guess whether the 5 GHz

or 2.4 GHz band network would provide them with better range and speed. Smart Connect simplies this by only presenting

a single wireless network for you to connect to. Behind the scenes, when a connection is initiated, the DIR-878's advanced

algorithms determine the best band for your device to connect to, automatically distributing devices to the optimal band,

thereby ensuring a faster, more reliable, and hassle-free experience for all of your users and devices.

This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer

or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots by encrypting and relaying your connection through your home

Internet connection. This extra 'hop' reduces the chances of hackers stealing your information, such as logins, passwords, and

credit card numbers. When traveling, Quick VPN lets you watch sports and use video streaming services without experiencing

blackouts or ltering. You can surf the whole Internet unltered and unblocked, just as you would at home.

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The DIR-878 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless

network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible

encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router is equipped with a dual-active rewall (SPI and NAT) to

prevent potential attacks over the Internet.

The DIR-878 AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud

features, and terric security features. It also features an innovative design and easy installation options.

1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Introduction (continued)

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• Superior Wireless Networking - The DIR-878 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of up to a combined 1900 Mbps

(1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 600 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. This capability rivals wired connections, allowing

users to participate in real-time activities online, such as HD video communication, online gaming, and use

mobile devices from anywhere in your home while still oering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility.

• Extreme Wired LAN and WAN Networking - With four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, the DIR-878 has an enormous amount of bandwidth to take full

advantage of the highest speed broadband connections available.

IPv6 Support - The DIR-878 fully supports IPv6 and includes support for a variety of IPv6 connection types

including: SLAAC/DHCPv6, 6to4, 6rd, Static IPv6, IPv6 PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 tunneling, and local connectivity.

• Smart Connect - Creates a 'single' wireless network for your devices to connect to. Behind the scenes, the

DIR-878 automatically determines whether to connect a device to the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, thereby providing the

best speed and range for each device and optimally distributing devices to each network.

• Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features. Easily apply content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name.

Schedule these lters to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-878 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple

and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-878 can access corporate networks through

encrypted channels.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface or QRS Mobile (Quick Router

Setup) App, the DIR-878 lets you quickly congure and secure your router to your specic settings in minutes.

1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental

conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

Features