D-Link EXO AX DIR-X1870 User manual

AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
NEXT GENERATION
DIR-X1870
User Manual

iD-Link DIR-X1870
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1.00 November 02, 2020 Initial release
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Power Usage
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no
packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy.
Network Standby: 2.88 watts
Preface

iiD-Link DIR-X1870
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents.........................................................................1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview.....................................................................5
DIR-X1870 LED Indicator....................................................5
DIR-X1870 Rear......................................................................6
Hardware Setup ............................................................................ 7
Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App .............................................. 7
Web Based Installation ............................................................10
Conguration...................................................................11
Accessing the Web User Interface........................................11
Home ..............................................................................................12
Internet...................................................................................13
DIR-X1870..............................................................................14
Connected Clients..............................................................15
Extenders...............................................................................16
Mesh Network......................................................................17
Settings ..........................................................................................18
Wizard.....................................................................................18
Internet...................................................................................19
IPv4 .....................................................................................19
IPv6 .....................................................................................29
Wireless ..................................................................................40
Wi-Fi....................................................................................40
Guest Zone.......................................................................42
Network..................................................................................43
D-Link Cloud.........................................................................45
Operation Mode..................................................................46
Features..........................................................................................47
Parental Control ..................................................................47
QoS Engine............................................................................49
Firewall ...................................................................................51
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................53
Port Forwarding ..................................................................54
Port Forwarding .............................................................54
Virtual Server...................................................................55
Static Routes.........................................................................56
IPv4 .....................................................................................56
IPv6 .....................................................................................57
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................58
Quick VPN..............................................................................60
Management................................................................................61
Time & Schedule .................................................................61
Time....................................................................................61
Schedule ...........................................................................62
System Log............................................................................63
System Admin......................................................................65
Admin.................................................................................65
System ...............................................................................67
User..........................................................................................68
Upgrade .................................................................................69
Statistics.................................................................................70

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Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account....................71
Voice Assistants...........................................................................74
Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................75
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................79
The Google Assistant Setup............................................80
The Google Assistant Voice Commands.....................83
Connect to a Wireless Client ...........................................84
WPS Button...................................................................................84
Wireless Basics.................................................................85
What is Wireless?.........................................................................86
Tips...................................................................................................88
Technical Specications..................................................89
Regulatory Information ..................................................91

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
DIR-X1870
Power adapter
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Card
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

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Network Requirements
•An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Web-based
Conguration Utility
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or Wi-Fi interface
Browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to
check whether your device is compatible.)
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Why do you needWi-Fi 6 (11ax)? Because your smart home isn’t reaching the limits of its potential.The most commonWi-Fi standards
in use today simply aren’t built to support multiple personal devices and smart home gadgets running simultaneously 24/7. The
DIR-X1870 AX1800 MeshWi-Fi 6 Router brings next-generationWi-Fi technology into your home, giving you the quantum leap in
capacity and bandwidth to support more devices at once. By combining high-speed 802.11ax Wi-Fi with dual-band technology
and Gigabit Ethernet ports, the DIR-X1870 provides a seamless networking experience with a high degree of convenience and
exibility.
Mind-Blowing Speed and Range
The DIR-X1870 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router brings a host of new technologies to create the best wireless networking experience
to date. Unlike the existing 11ac wireless standard that operates only in the 5 GHz range, Wi-Fi 6 fully utilizes both 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands. It also comes with 1024 QAM to boost throughput to devices by up to 25%, and 80 MHz contiguous channel width
for even more bandwidth. All this adds up to fast combined speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (1,201 Mbps + 574 Mbps). Built-in Power
Ampliers and beamforming extend the reach of yourWi-Fi and direct the signals where they need to go. Wi-Fi 6 lets you unleash
all that lightning-fast Wi-Fi over larger areas from your bedroom and bathroom all the way to the basement and the backyard.
Made for Smart Home
The DIR-X1870 upgrades your network to the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless technology which supports dual-band Wi-Fi with up to 4
simultaneous streams, handling all the connected devices you throw at it at the same time with ease. Enjoy simultaneous throughput
to multiple devices for seamless high denition streaming media,VR gaming, and cloud storage. In addition, the DIR-X1870 future
proofs your Internet as it utilizes a 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port. The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine
allows you to prioritize trac to your preferred client, ensuring that your favorite devices are receiving optimal bandwidth.

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Exceptional Capacity
If you thought Wi-Fi utilizing MU-MIMO was cool, wait until you meet Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA).
It’s a signature technology in Wi-Fi 6 that splits a channel into four sub-channels. The result? Signals from multiple devices get
transmitted together in one shot and never have to queue up again. Get an incredible 4x boost in your bandwidth capacity perfect
for smart homes lled with bandwidth-hungry IoT devices threatening to devour your Wi-Fi capacity.
Unprecedented Network Eciency
There’s nothing worse than inecientWi-Fi putting a damper on your network experience. In environments with multiple routers
or access points, BSS Coloring makes transmissions more unique by‘coloring’them with their own unique code, resulting in less
interference and more range in congested Wi-Fi environments. Target Wake Time (TWT) eciently schedules transmissions for
client devices, meaning they know when to be ready for data and when to take a break, increasing your device’s battery life. With
the DIR-X1870, give your smart home the network eciency boost it deserves.
Easy to Setup and Manage
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your
compatible iOS or Android device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-X1870.You also have the
option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and manage your router. In addition, access control features allow you
to restrict access to your network, giving you greater control over network users. The DIR-X1870 even integrates voice assistant
compatibility for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features
Tired of having to check the website or going to the DIR-X1870’s UI manually to check for the latest rmware updates? The
DIR-X1870 will automatically check for updates on a daily basis to make sure that the device always has the latest features with
the most secure rmware and installs updates silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during
an automatic or manual rmware upgrade, the router will store a backup system image in the memory beforehand.

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Hardware Overview
DIR-X1870 LED Indicator
1
2
3
4
1Power
Solid White The device is on and the system is healthy.
Solid Orange The device is booting up or performing the factory reset process.
Blinking Orange The device is under recovery mode.
2 Internet
Solid White The Internet port connection is established.
Solid Orange The device cannot connect to the Internet.
Blinking Orange The device is undergoing the rmware upgrade process.
3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) Solid White The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking White The device is processing WPS.
4 Wireless (5 GHz) Solid White The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking White The device is processing WPS.

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DIR-X1870 Rear
1 Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
2Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
3 WPS Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS).
4 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
5 Reset Press and hold to perform a factory reset.
6 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device.
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5
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Setup
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your device from a compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link
Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Step 3
Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on
Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you
to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.
D-Link Wi-Fi

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Step 4
Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and
proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 5.

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Step 5
Select your device and tap Next to continue. You will now be guided
through a step-by-step process for setting up your product. Simply follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and the conguration
process.

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Web Based Installation
If you do not wish to use the D-Link Wi-Fi app, you can manually set up your device and congure your Wi-Fi network using the
web-based user interface.
Step 1
Position the DIR-X1870 close to your Internet-connected modem and
connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and to the WAN port of the
DIR-X1870. Next, connect the power adapter and plug the DIR-X1870 into a
power outlet.
Step 2
Wait for the DIR-X1870 to boot up. When the wireless LEDs are solidly lit,
wirelessly connect your computer to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on the
bottom of the device, or on the included Quick Install Card.
Your device is now set up and ready to use. You can now congure your DIR-X1870 Wi-Fi settings using the free D-Link Wi-Fi
mobile app or the web-based user interface. Refer to the Conguration section on page page 11 for more information on
conguring your network using the web-based user interface.
http://dlinkrouter.local./
Step 3
Type http://dlinkrouter.local./ into a web browser and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
MODEM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
SSID:
Password:
QUICK INSTALLATION CARD
ModelName: DEVICE
Wi-FiName: dlink-XXXX
Password:XXXXXXXX
S/N:123456789
SETUP QR CODE

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Conguration
Accessing the Web User Interface
You can access the web-based user interface using one of the following web
browsers:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar.
3. Specify the admin password.
• If this is the rst logging in, the password is "password"
• If you have previously congured the device with the Setup Wizard, use
the password you created during initial setup
4. Click Log In.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.

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Home
The Home page displays the current status of your Wi-Fi network in the form
of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about
each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the
top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Refer to the
following pages for a description of each section.

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Click on the Internet icon to bring up more details about your Internet
connection. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 and IPv6 connection
respectively.
The Home page displays whether or not the DIR-X1870 is currently connected
to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup
wizard, refer to Wizard on page 18 for more information.
Click Release IP Address to release the current IP address and disconnect
from the Internet. If you wish to reconnect the Internet, click Renew IP
Address.
Click Pause Internet Access for clients to temporarily disconnect the Internet
connection, alternatively click Resume Internet Access to resume the Internet
access if previously paused.
To recongure the Internet settings, click Go to settings at the bottom-right.
Internet

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DIR-X1870
Click on the DIR-X1870 icon to view details about the DIR-X1870's wireless
and local network settings. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local networks, and Wi-
Fi information.
This overview is only informational. To congure these sections, refer to the
corresponding conguration sections in this manual.

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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the clients currently
connected to your Wi-Fi network.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to
edit.
Name: Displays the name of this client. You can edit the client's name here.
Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device.
IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this client.
Reserve IP: Enable to reserve an IP address for this client.
IP Address
(Reserved):
Specify an IP address for the DHCP server to assign to this client.
Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to the
network for this user.
Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select
the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule
may be set to Always O, or you can create your own schedules
in the Schedule section. Refer to Schedule on page 62 for more
information.
Click Save when you are done.

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Extenders
Click on the Extenders icon to view details about all additional devices in your
Mesh Wi-Fi network.
To edit an extender’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of
the extender that you want to rename.
To reboot an extender, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the
extenders's box and click Reboot.
To remove an extender from your Mesh Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon
in the bottom-right of the extenders's box and click Remove.
Name: Enter a name for the DIR-X1870.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the DIR-X1870.
Click Save when you are done.