DIR-890L
AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
Quick Install Guide
Package Contents
DIR-890L AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Minimum Requirements
Network Requirements:
• An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Web-based Conguration Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® or Mac OS® X operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer® 8 or higher, Safari® 5.1 or higher*, Firefox® or Chrome™
Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com
to download the latest version.
*Note: We recommend Internet Explorer® 11 and Safari® 7 for best performance.
mydlink Requirements
• For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to:
http://www.mydlink.com
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Hardware Overview
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1 SS USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.
2 USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.
3 5G LED
4 2.4G LED
5 Internet LED
6 Power LED
7 USB 3.0 Port
8 USB 2.0 Port
9 Reset Button
10 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast.
LAN Ports
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12 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
13 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
14 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
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A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly.
A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink quickly.
A solid white light indicates a connection to the Internet port. If the LED is
orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.
A solid white light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light
will be solid orange during boot-up.
Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port
supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.
Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port
supports USB 2.0 devices.
Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the
router to the factory default settings.
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
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Before you Start
• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need
your PPPoE user name and password. If you do not have this information, contact
your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.
• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem.
In some cases, you may need to turn it o for up to 5 minutes.
• Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will
need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-890L router can work properly. Please
contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
Connect your Router
Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.
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Modem
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the
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Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
Ethernet Port
DCN IN
INTERNET
POWER
...
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12V
SA
Internet Port (yellow)
Modem
WSP
RESET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
Ethernet Cable
DIR-890L
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Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your
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computer to one of the LAN ports on the router.
WSP
RESET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
DCN IN
INTERNET
POWER
...
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12V
SA
DIR-890L
Computer
Ethernet Cable
Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about
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one minute before continuing.
INTERNET
POWER
DCN IN
...
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12V
SA
DIR-890L
Modem
WSP
RESET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
Computer
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