Package Contents
DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
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
• Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox v28, Google Chrome v33, or Safari v7
(or higher)
Antenna Orientation
The DIR-879 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection
possible. In order to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle,
pointing outward and away from the base unit.
115°
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Hardware Overview
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1 Reset Button
2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The LED will blink white.
3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
4 Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
5 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
6 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
7 Mode Switch
Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the
router to the factory default settings.
Select Router (left) or Extender mode (right). To change modes, move
the switch to the desired position and after ve seconds the router
will reboot into the desired mode. Router is the default mode. For
information on how to use the router in Extender mode, refer to the
user manual located at http://support.dlink.com.
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LED Behavior
Color Status Description
Orange Solid Router is booting up or in the reset process.
Orange Blinking Router is in recovery mode.
White Solid Router is working properly.
White Blinking The WPS process is in progress.
None O Router is powered o.
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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 ve 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-879 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
Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem. Connect an Ethernet
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cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your
DSL or Cable modem.
Ethernet Port
DIR-879
T
Modem
T
Ethernet Cable
123 4 EthernetRESET WPS
T
Internet Port (yellow)
Router
Extender
POWERDC IN
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