D-Link DIR-890L User manual

DIR-890L
AC3200 UltraWi-Fi Router
Quick Install Guide

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-890L AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
Network Requirements:
Web-based Conguration Requirements
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer® 8 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
1SS USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.
2USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.
35G LED A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly.
42.4G LED A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly.
5Internet LED A solid white 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.
6Power LED A solid white light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.The light
will be solid orange during boot-up.
7USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port
supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.
8USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port
supports USB 2.0 devices.
9Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the
router to the factory default settings.
10 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast.
11 LAN Ports
(1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
12 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
13 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
14 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
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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-890L 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
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0 POWER
WSP DCN IN
12V
SA
...
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RESET INTERNET
Ethernet Port
Modem
Ethernet Cable
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Internet Port (yellow)

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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
USB 2.0USB 3.0
POWER
WSP DCN IN
12V
SA
...
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RESET INTERNET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
POWER
WSP DCN IN
12V
SA
...
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RESET INTERNET
Computer
Computer
Modem
Ethernet Cable
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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 (white) and Internet
(white 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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USB 2.0USB 3.0 POWER
WSP DCN IN
12V
SA
...
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RESET INTERNET
Modem
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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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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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The DIR- 890L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network
connection possible. In order to maximize performance, orient the antennas
at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit.
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-890L router.
Once completed, the Internet LED will turn white 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.
Antenna Orientation
45°

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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
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D-Link Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Default Conguration
Username: ”Admin”
Password: ” ”(leave the eld blank)
DCCAROWIFI0020
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Informations pour la conguration Wi-Fi de D-Link
Conguration par défaut
Nom d’utilisateur: ”Admin”
Mot de passe : (laissez le champ vide)
DCCAROWIFI0020
Wi-Fi Name(SSID)
Wi-Fi Password:
Your conguration
Username: ”Admin”
Password:
Nom Wi-Fi (SSID)
Mot de passe Wi-Fi:
Votre conguration
Nom d’utilisateur ”Admin”
Mot de passe:

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How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-890L 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-890L router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-890L 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 change the wireless settings on the DIR-890L 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-890L.
Troubleshooting

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GPL Code Statement
This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including
software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL,
and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this
product, are available to you at:
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details,
see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and
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cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Email:
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©2014 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple
Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate
derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11g, and 802.11n 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 factors will adversely aect wireless signal range. Product specications, size and shape are subject
to change without notice, and actual product appearance may dier from that depicted on the packaging.
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