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D-Link DIR-895L User Manual
Section 2 - Choosing an Operation Mode
Router Mode
In
Router Mode
, the DIR-895L AC5300 Ultra Wi-Fi Router operates as the central device of your network. This is the most common type of installation
and is the factory default setting suitable for most users. The DIR-895L connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and
shares your Internet connection with your wired and wireless devices.
Create a Home Network (Router Mode)
Use this mode for:
• Setting up a network for the first time.
• Replacing an existing router or network equipment.
• Adding a router to share a broadband connection which was previously connected to a single computer.
Place your DIR-895L near your broadband Internet connection device (e.g. DSL/Cable modem) and connect to it via Ethernet cable.
To use your DIR-895L as a
Router
, refer to
.
Wired and Wireless Devices
Broadband
Connection Device
(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)
Internet
DIR-895L
