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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual
Section 3 - Installation
Before you Begin
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attic, or garage.
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is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
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work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
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then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet
port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
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Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also
supply you with additional WAN configuration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.
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label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.
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WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
This section will walk you through the installation of the DIR-878.
Installation