D-Link DIR-842 User manual

D-Link DIR-842 Wireless Router
Installation Guide
11/2018
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D-LINK DIR-842
AC1200 Wireless Router Installation Guide

D-Link DIR-842 Wireless Router
Installation Guide
11/2018
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PO Box 508 | 2504 Avenue D | Wilson KS 67490 | 785-658-2111 | wilsoncom.us
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Purpose
This guide will assist you in the basic installation and setup of the D-Link DIR-842 wireless home router and is written for
Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10, and MAC Operating systems. The initial configuration must be completed through a
hard-wired Ethernet cable from your computer to the router.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the Ethernet port of your computer to one of the Ethernet (Yellow) ports on the DIR-842.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet (Blue) port on the DIR-842 to the Data jack going to the internet. The
Data jack could be on the back of your modem or router. If you are connecting to the fiber network, you can
connect directly to the wall jack.
3. Use the Power Adapter to connect the POWER socket to an appropriate power source.
Notes: Be aware that many things may interfere with the signal of your DiIR-842.
Such as:
oOther electronic equipment.
oOther wireless devices.
oThickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may
limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio
frequency) noise in your home or business.
oBe aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick, at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet thick! Position devices so that
the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
oBuilding materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
oKeep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate
RF noise.
oIf you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your
2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if
the phone is not in use.

D-Link DIR-842 Wireless Router
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Note: The following steps are only required for the initial router setup.
1. Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch the
Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, you
can enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the
router (192.168.0.1).
2. The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. Wait a few moments while your router
detects your Internet connection type.
If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you will see a list of connection types.
Select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address).
Click Next to continue.
3. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi
network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Network Name:
oEnter a descriptive name (up to 32 characters).
Try not to use a name for the SSID that will
identify who you are. Examples –
Poor: JohnSmithNetwork
Better: PrettyFly4aWiFi
oIf you change this field on the DIR-842, make
sure all wireless clients use this same SSID to
access the network.
oDocument your SSID on the last page.
Create a Wi-Fi Password:
oBetween 8-63 characters. Your wireless devices will need to have this password to be able to connect to
your wireless network.
oTry not to use something someone could easily guess. Such as your pets name.
oDocument your new Password on the last page of this document.
Click Next to continue.

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4. In order to secure your DIR-842, enter a new Admin Password.
You will be prompted for this password every time you want to
use the router’s web configuration utility.
Document your Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless
password on the last page. Click Next to continue
5. The Summary window will display your settings. Click Back if
you find it necessary to make changes. When the settings are
correct, make a note of the of them so you can configure your
Wi-Fi devices. Click Next to continue.
6. At the end of the wizard, you will see a final summary 0f your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Note: Once the initial installation/activation of the DIR-842 is complete,
you are now free to remove the Ethernet cable from the computer to
the LAN port on the back of the router if you plan to use your computer
wirelessly. To add more devices to the DIR-842, simply plug the devices
into the AC outlet and follow the manufacturer’s recommended
procedure for connecting Wi-Fi devices.
Maintain This Information
Admin User Name
Admin Password
2.5GHz SSID
2.5 GHz Wireless Password
5.0GHz SSID
5.0GHz Wireless Password