D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi EasyMesh Gigabit Router Installation Guide

: June 10, 2024
: D-Link

Table of Contents

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi EasyMesh Gigabit Router
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Safety Rules and Conditions
System Requirements and Equipment
CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
GPL Code Statement
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi EasyMesh Gigabit Router

Product Information

The DIR-842 is an AC1200 Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi EasyMesh Gigabit Router designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity. It comes with default settings such as domain name, IP address, username, password, and network key. The router cannot connect to the internet with these settings, so you need to set your own password and change the WLAN name (SSID) to get started. It is recommended that you configure other settings recommended by your ISP. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents and safety rules mentioned in the user manual.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installation and connection, read the safety rules and conditions mentioned in the user manual carefully.
Check that the power adapter and cables are not damaged.
Use only the power adapter supplied with the device.
Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
Connect the router to your PC.
Start a web browser. In the address bar of the web browser, enter the IP address of the router (by default, 192.168.0.1). Press the Enter key.
After the first access to the web-based interface, you are forwarded to the start page of the Initial Configuration Wizard.
Click the START button.
Select a language for the router’s web-based interface.
Click the CONTINUE button in order to configure the device with the Initial Configuration Wizard or the ADVANCED SETTINGS button to configure all needed setting manually.
When the web-based interface is accessed the next time and after, the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.
If you need to reset the router to the factory default settings, press and hold the hardware RST/WPS button located on the back panel of the router for 10 seconds while the device is turnedon. Wait until the router is rebooted (about a minute or two), then access the web-based interface and configure all needed settings.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Delivery Package

Router DIR-842
Power adapter DC 12V/1A
Ethernet cable
“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).

If any of the items are missing, please contact your reseller. The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on the D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru). Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

Default Settings

Domain name: link router. local.
IP address; 192.168.0.1
Username (login): admin
Password: admin
Name of the wireless network 2.4GHz: DIR-842
(SID) 5GHz: DIR-842-5G
Network key (PSK password): see WPS PIN on the barcode label on the back panel of the device

The router DIR-842 with default settings cannot connect to the Internet. To get started, please set your own password for access to the web-based interface and change the WLAN name (SSID); then, if needed, configure other settings recommended by your ISP.

Safety Rules and Conditions

Please carefully read this section before installation and connection of the device. Make sure that the power adapter and cables are not damaged. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents.
The device is intended for use in dry, clean, dust-free, and well-ventilated areas with normal humidity away from strong heat sources. Do not use the device outdoors or in areas with high humidity. Do not place foreign objects on the device. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the device. The environmental temperature near the device and the temperature inside the device’s cover should be within the range from 0 °С to +40 °С. Only use the power adapter supplied with the device. Do not plug in the adapter, if its case or cable are damaged. Plug the adapter only into working electrical outlets with the parameters indicated on the adapter. Do not open the cover of the device! Unplug the device before dusting and cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the device. Do not use liquid/aerosol cleaners or magnetic/static cleaning devices. Prevent moisture from getting into the device or the power adapter. The service life of the device is 2 years.

System Requirements and Equipment

An Android or iPhone mobile device (smartphone or tablet) or a computer with any operating system that supports a web browser.
A PC web browser to access the web-based interface of the router: Apple Safari 8 and later, Google Chrome 48 and later, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and later, Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later, Mozilla Firefox 44 and later, Opera 35 and later.
A NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter) to connect to the router.
An 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac Wi-Fi adapter to create a wireless network.

CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION

Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
Connect the router to your PC.
- PC with Ethernet adapter: connect an Ethernet cable between an available LAN port of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC. Make sure that the Ethernet adapter of your PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
- PC with Wi-Fi adapter: make sure that the Wi-Fi adapter of your PC is on and configured to obtain an IP address automatically. Connect to the network DIR-842 (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DIR-842-5G (for operating in the 5GHz band). Use WPS PIN from the barcode label as the network key.
Start a web browser. In the address bar of the web browser, enter the IP address of the router (by default, 192.168.0.1). Press the Enter key.
After the first access to the web-based interface, you are forwarded to the start page of the Initial Configuration Wizard.
Click the START button.
Select a language for the router’s web-based interface.
Click the CONTINUE button in order to configure the device with the Initial Configuration Wizard or the ADVANCED SETTINGS button to configure all needed settings manually. When the web-based interface is accessed the next time and after, the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button. For a detailed description of every page of the web-based interface, see the “User Manual” document on the D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru).

TROUBLESHOOTING

How do I reset the router to the factory default settings? You can restore the factory default settings via the hardware RST/WPS button located on the back panel of the router. Press the button (with the device turned on) and hold it for 10 seconds, then release it. Wait until the router is rebooted (about a minute or two). Then access the web-based interface (see the Default Settings section of the present document) and configure all needed settings.

What can I do if my router is not working correctly?
Below are some steps applicable to the most common issues.

Check the LEDs on the front and back panels of the router. On the front panel, the Internet LED should be solid white, and the 2.4G WLAN and 5G WLAN LEDs should be fast blinking white (if the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network correspondingly is on and in use). On the back panel, the LAN LEDs (corresponding to the LAN ports of the router to which devices from the router’s local area network are connected) and the WAN LED should be solid or blinking green.
Make sure that all cables are connected properly.
Power off the router for 20 seconds, then power it on again.

Why am I unable to connect to the Internet?
Contact your ISP to make sure that the relevant service is available and that you use the correct connection settings.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You can find software updates and user documentation on our website.
D-Link provides its customers with free support within the product’s warranty period.
Customers can contact the technical support group by phone or by e-mail/Internet.
FOR TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES OF D-LINK OFFICES WORLDWIDE VISIT http://www.dlink.com.

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 view the full GPL Code Statement: https://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL. The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and are 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 LGPL.
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