D-Link DIR-880L User manual

Wireless AC1900
Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
Quick Install Guide
DIR-880L

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-880L Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router with External Antennas
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
Network Requirements:
Web-based Conguration Requirements
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer® 9 or higher, Safari® 5.1 or higher*, Firefox® or Chrome™
mydlink Requirements
• For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to:
http://www.mydlink.com
Package Contents
Minimum Requirements
• An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Computer with the following:
• Windows® or Mac OS® X operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com
to download the latest version.
*Note: We recommend Internet Explorer® 11 and Safari® 7 for best performance.

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Hardware Overview
1Power LED A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The
light will be solid orange during boot-up.
2Internet LED
A solid blue 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.
32.4G LED
A solid blue light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly.
During theWPS process, this light will blink quickly. When used in Bridge mode,
the light will blink slowly when successfully connected to a wireless device.
45G LED
A solid blue light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly.
During theWPS process, this light will blink quickly. When used in Bridge mode,
the light will blink slowly when successfully connected to a wireless device.
5USB LED A solid blue light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.
6SS USB LED A solid blue light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.
7WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast, depending
on which band the device is connecting with.
8LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
9Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
10 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
Port supports USB 2.0 devices.
11 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the
router to the factory default settings.
12 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
13 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
14 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
Port supports USB 3.0 devices.
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• 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 o 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-880L router can work properly. Please
contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
Note: If you experience issues registering this device with your mydlink account, or if you purchased
an open box or resold unit, perform a hard reset by pressing and holding the reset button on the
device for 10 seconds while the device is powered on. If you are returning the device, please
perform the hard reset procedure to clear the device of any personal data.
To ensure your product has the latest security updates and operates at optimal performance, it is
recommended you update your product to the latest rmware after installation and to periodically
check for new rmware releases. Updates can be found by searching your model name at
http://support.dlink.com or through the mydlink mobile apps for mydlink registered devices.
Before you Start
1Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.
Modem
Connect your Router

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2Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the
Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
3Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your
computer to one of the LAN ports on the router.
4Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about
one minute before continuing.
1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
POWER
ON/OFF
Computer
Ethernet Cable
DIR-880L
1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
POWER
ON/OFF
Computer
Modem DIR-880L
1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
POWER
ON/OFF
Ethernet Port
Modem
Ethernet Cable
DIR-880L
Internet Port (yellow)

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5Plug 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.
6After the router has powered up, verify that the Power (blue) and Internet
(blue or orange) LEDs are both lit. Proceed with router conguration.
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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1 2 3 4 INTERNET USB
RESET
POWER
ON/OFF
Computer
Modem
DIR-880L
Conguration
There are two ways to congure 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 Conguration

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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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DSL (PPPoE) users enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by
your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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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. Click Next to continue.
Continue with the Setup Wizard to nish conguring your DIR-880L router.
Once completed, the Internet LED will turn blue 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.

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1Scan 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.
Once your app is installed, you may now congure 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 suppliedWi-Fi Conguration
card/sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.
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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.
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B. QRS Mobile 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.
iOS Android QRS Mobile App
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-5GHz
Password: xxxxxxxx
To congure your router, go to:
http://dlinkrouter.local.
Or http://192.168.0.1
Username: “Admin”
Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)

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How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-880L 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 Conguration Card included for the default Wi-Fi
Network Name and Wi-Fi Password.
You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-880L router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-880L 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 connect the DIR-880L to my wireless router when it is in bridge mode?
1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router.
2. Within one minute, press the WPS button on the DIR-880L.
3. Allow up to two minutes to connect to the router.
Note: If the WPS method fails, use the manual conguration method. Refer to the
DIR-880L User Manual.*
How do I change the wireless settings on the DIR-880L 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 (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-880L.
Troubleshooting