D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO Wifi Gigabit Router Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: D-Link

Table of Contents

OPTION 1 QRS MOBILE APP SETUP
OPTION 2 WEB BROWSER SETUP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
DIR-842

OPTION 1 QRS MOBILE APP SETUP

Scan the QR code below to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store or from Google Play and launch it.
Note: Please check the app store for device requirements and compatibility. Not all D-Link products are supported by the QRS Mobile app.
Once the app is installed, you may now configure your device. Connect to the device wirelessly by going to the wireless utility on your device. Scan for the wireless network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Select the network and then enter the password.
Once you connect to the device, tap on the QRS Mobile icon from your mobile device, then tap Start to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

OPTION 2 WEB BROWSER SETUP

Install the antennas. If the antennas are already fixed, position your router near your Internet-connected modem and computer. Keep
the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Plug an Ethernet cable from your modem into the port labeled INTERNET on the router.
Note: If your router does not have a port labeled as INTERNET, plug the Ethernet cable into LAN port 1.
Plug the router into a power source to power on the router. Make sure that the power button is in the ON configuration.
Wait for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LEDs to turn on.
Note: If your router does not have 2.4 and 5G wireless LEDs, refer to the User Manual for LED behavior.
Connect your computer to the Wi-Fi name and password printed on the Quick Installation Card, or on the device label on the bottom
of the device.
Type http://dlinkrouter.local./ into the address bar of a web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

ENJOY!
You’re all good to go! Connect devices to your network using the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and password that you created during the setup process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?
Verify that http://dlinkrouter.local./ is correctly entered into the browser.
At this stage, you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be connected to the router’s network and in the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
Why can’t I access the Internet?
Verify that your router is working by rebooting the router. If you still can not connect to the Internet, contact your Internet service provider.
What do I do if I forgot my device password / my wireless network password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.
How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
Locate the reset button on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paper clip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.
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