D-Link DIR-830L User manual

Wireless AC1200
Dual Band Cloud Router
Quick Install Guide
DIR-830L

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-830L Dual Band Cloud Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
Network Requirements:
Web-based Conguration Requirements
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer® 7 or higher, Safari® 5 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.

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Hardware Overview
1Power LED
A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the
power supply. The light will be solid orange during boot-up
and will blink green during the WPS process.
2Internet LED
A solid green 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. If this LED is blinking
orange, this indicates that the “on demand” connection
type is set and the Internet connection is idle.
3WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Power LED will start to
blink green.
4LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches,
and game consoles.
5Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an
Ethernet cable.
6USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout
your network.
7Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
8Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
9Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six
seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.
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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 ve 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-830L router can work properly. Please
contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
Before you Start
1Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.
2Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the
Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
Modem
Connect your Router
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Modem DIR-830L
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable
Internet Port (yellow)
12V
2A
USB
WPS
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2
3
LAN
4
INTERNET
POWER

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12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
INTERNET
POWER
12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
INTERNET
POWER
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.
DIR-830L
Computer
Ethernet Cable
12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
INTERNET
POWER
Modem
DIR-830L
Computer
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.
Modem
DIR-830L
Computer

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6After the router has powered up, verify that the Power (green) and Internet
(orange or green) 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 enter the IP address of the router
(192.168.0.1).
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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
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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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The router may automatically detect your Internet connection type. If this
happens, skip to step 6. If not, then select your Internet connection type and
click Next to continue.
DSL (PPPoE) users enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by
your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click Next and skip to step 6.
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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-830L router.
When you see the summary screen, make a note of your settings.
Note: Setting up “mydlink” is optional and not required for the router to function.
Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.
5If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP information and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
After you complete the conguration process, the Internet LED will turn
green indicating that your router is connected to the Internet.

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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 you connect to the router, tap on the QRS Mobile icon from your
mobile device, then tap Start to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the setup.
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B. QRS Mobile Setup
After 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-830L 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-830L router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-830L for a minimum of 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-830L 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 (192.168.0.1).
2. At the login screen, enter the router password you created in the wizard (the
password is blank by default).
3. From the navigation bar at the top of the Home page, go to Settings >
Wireless to create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
Troubleshooting
What can I do if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you must reset your router.
Unfortunately, this process will change all your settings
back to factory default.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the
bottom of the unit. With the router powered on, use
an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button
down for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the
router will go through its reboot process. Wait about
30 seconds to access the router. Reset Button
Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com/DIR-830L.

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from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11g, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary.
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