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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1SS USB LEDA solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.
2USB LEDA solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.
35G LED
42.4G LED
5Internet LED
6Power LED
7USB 3.0 Port
8USB 2.0 Port
9Reset Button
10WPS ButtonPress to start the WPS process. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast.
LAN Ports
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12Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
13 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
14Power PortConnect the supplied power adapter.
(1-4)
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
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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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Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available
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power outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED does not light up, press
the Power button on the back of the router.
1 2 3 4
DCN IN
INTERNET
POWER
...
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12V
SA
WSP
RESET
USB 2.0USB 3.0
DIR-890L
Modem
After the router has powered up, verify that the Power (white) and Internet
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(white or orange) LEDs are both lit. Proceed with router conguration.
Conguration
There are two ways to congure your router:
A. Web Browser - Use a web browser from your computer.
B. QRS Mobile app - Use a mobile device with the D-Link QRS Mobile app.
Refer to the QRS Mobile Setup section for more information.
A. Web Browser Conguration
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
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and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router
(http://192.168.0.1).
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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
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The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. If not, then
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select your Internet connection and click Next to continue.
DSL (PPPoE) users enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by
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your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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Create a name for your Wi-Fi Network and a password. Your wireless devices
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(i.e., tablets, smartphones, and laptops) will need to have this information
entered to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to
continue.
Continue with the Setup Wizard to nish conguring your DIR-890L router.
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Once completed, the Internet LED will turn white indicating that your router
is connected to the Internet.
Note: Setting up “mydlink” is optional and not required for the router
to function.
Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.
Antenna Orientation
The DIRconnection possible. In order to maximize performance, orient the antennas
at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit.
890L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network
45°
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B. QRS Mobile Setup
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Scan the code below or search “QRS Mobile” (App Store or Google Play) to
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download the QRS Mobile App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
iOS
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect to
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the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan
AndroidQRS Mobile App
for the wireless network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration
card/sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.
D-Link Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Default Conguration
Username: ”Admin”
Password: ” ”(leave the eld blank)
Once connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon from your mobile device,
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then click Start to continue. Please follow the on-screen instructions to
Wi-Fi Name(SSID)
Wi-Fi Password:
Your conguration
Username: ”Admin”
Password:
DCCAROWIFI0020
complete the setup.
Once the Setup Complete screen appears, click Save and write down the
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new Wi-Fi Network name and password on your companion card for future
reference.
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Note: To reconnect to your router, launch your wireless utility, select the new
Wi-Fi Network you created, and then enter your new Wi-Fi password.
Troubleshooting
How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-890L router?
1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned in the wizard and connect.
Note: If you did not run the setup wizard or you reset the router to its default
settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Conguration Card included for the default Wi-Fi
Network Name and Wi-Fi Password.
You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-890L router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-890L for three seconds.
2. Within one minute press the WPS button on your wireless device.
3. Allow up to two minutes to connect.
Note: Some devices may require you to log in to a utility to start the WPS process.
Refer to the user manual of the device you want to connect to the router if you do
not know how to start the WPS process.
How do I change the wireless settings on the DIR-890L router?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ You can also enter the IP address of the
router (http://192.168.0.1).
2. At the login screen, enter the router password you created in the wizard (no
password by default).
3. Go to Setup > Wireless Settings > Manual Wireless Network Setup to
create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
*Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com/DIR-890L.
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GPL Code Statement
This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including
software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL,
and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this
product, are available to you at:
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details,
see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and
LGPL.
Written Oer for GPL and LGPL Source Code
Where such specic license terms entitle you to the source code of such software,
D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail
the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code les via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to
cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Email:
GPLCODE@dlink.com
Snail Mail:
Attn: GPLSOURCE REQUEST
D-Link Systems, Inc.
17595 Mt. Herrmann Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Version 3, 29 June 2007
Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/>
View the full GPL Code Statement at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html
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Technical Support
Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest
user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. U.S. and Canadian
customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website.