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How to setup and install your DIR-845L? 

How to setup and install your DIR

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8 L?

 

 
Step 1: 
Unplug the power to your Cable/DSL Internet modem  
 

 

Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer/laptop to a LAN port (port 1,2,3 or 4) 
on the back of the DIR-860L 
 

 

Step 3: Connect your Cable/DSL modem to the Internet port on the DIR-860L 
 

 

 
Step 4: Plug in the power for your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes 
while the modem initializes. 
 
Step 5: Power on the DIR-860L and 

wait until the ‘power’ LED on the front of the device 

turns green.

 

 
Step 6: Open an Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter http://dlinkrouter, 
http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar. 

Summary of Contents for DIR-845L

Page 1: ... DIR 860L Step 3 Connect your Cable DSL modem to the Internet port on the DIR 860L Step 4 Plug in the power for your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes while the modem initializes Step 5 Power on the DIR 860L and wait until the power LED on the front of the device turns green Step 6 Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http dlinkrouter http dlinkrouter lo...

Page 2: ...ss to configure your new D Link router and connect to the Internet Click Next to continue Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type After the router detects your Internet connection you may need to enter information such as a username and pass word This information should be provided by the company that provides your Internet also known as an Internet Service Provider ISP...

Page 3: ...dress or Username Password PPPoE DHCP Connection This type of connection is most commonly used for cable Inter net services You will most likely not need to provide any extra information if you use this connection type PPPoE This type of connection is most commonly used for DSL Internet connec tions You will most likely need to provide some additional information before you can connect to the Inte...

Page 4: ...ork Each Wi Fi network will also need a password of at least 8 characters Your wireless clients will need to have this password or key to be able to connect to your wireless network Click Next to continue Password suggestion It is suggested that you choose a password that is easy for you to re member but difficult for others to guess Strong passwords should include a combination of letters and num...

Page 5: ...face This should be different from the password to connect to the Wi Fi network Enter your password in the field provided and again in the Verify field Click Next to continue You can check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security Graphical Authentication uses a challenge response test to prevent unau ...

Page 6: ...ppear to signify the completion of the setup wizard A summary of your wireless network settings will also be displayed It is recommended that you make a record of this information for future reference Click Next to continue Your browser will ask you whether you wish to make a bookmark for the router s configura tion page If you wish to create a bookmark click OK otherwise click Cancel ...

Page 7: ...nd see what devices are connected to your net work You can also use the mydlink SharePort app to remotely access content on a USB drive connected to your router You may choose Next to register this device with mydlink for free Or you may choose Skip to register later To get started with mydlink Cloud Services you are required to have a mydlink account and need to register this router to the mydlin...

Page 8: ...click Login b If you selected No I want to register and login with a new mydlink account please fill in the required information in order to create a new mydlink account Note The mydlink password is the password to log in to the mydlink web portal and mydlink mobile apps This is NOT the same as your router s login information or wireless security password ...

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