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iD-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not
needed.
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
1D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Web-based
Conguration Utility
Requirements
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
D-Link defend App
Requirements
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
®
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page
to check whether your device is compatible.)
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page
to check whether your device is compatible.)
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
2D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
Handle More with a High-Power Processor
With the EXO Series Routers, you’re not only enjoying buer-free gaming and lightning fast surng, you’re also enjoying features such as an
integrated mesh for a higher coverage network, an automatically optimizing QoS with a built-in speedtest, an automatic rmware update system
that ensures the best protection and the latest features, and compatibility with voice assistants. All this is possible with the router’s 880 Mhz
dual-core high-power processor, 128 MB of ash memory and 256 MB of RAM.
Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network
D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your home or oce wireless AC network. Expand your
Wi-Fi coverage by adding compatible D-Link access points. Mix and match suitable D-Link devices according to your budget and preferences to
t any oorplan. Setup is eortless; conguration of multiple access points can be done in minutes.
Security for Your Network with McAfee Protection
Kick security up a notch with McAfee protection for your network. Keep your kids safe online with age-based proles and the ability to pause the
internet when you need to. All this is part of the comprehensive parental controls oered by the McAfee Secure Home Platform. With the McAfee
Secure Home Platform you can also take control of your devices and be the rst to know and respond to potentially threatening activity on your
network, such as devices trying to connect to malicious addresses, or unidentied devices joining your network. When you are away from home
you can also deny any new devices from connecting to your network. The McAfee Secure Home Platform works with Amazon Alexa to give you a
new way to command and monitor your home network using your voice. You can scan your network, block devices, and get up to speed on your
network notications - all without lifting a nger.
Easy to Set Up and Manage
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and
follow the onscreen step-by-step instructions to set up your EXO Series Router.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features
The router will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features and the most secure rmware,
and will install the update silently in the background.
Enhanced Quality of Service Features
The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important trac to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving
optimal bandwidth. Also included as part of the QoS feature is the speedtest, which not only allows you to check the current upload and
download speed of your Internet connection, but also gives you the option of automatically conguring your router to optimize your trac
according to speedtest results.
3D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
This section will walk you through the hardware of each of the EXO Series Routers. Please refer to the respective page for
your router:
• For the DIR-1360 refer to Hardware Overview - DIR-1360 on page 5
• For the DIR-1760 refer to Hardware Overview - DIR-1760 on page 8
• For the DIR-1960 refer to Hardware Overview - DIR-1960 on page 11
• For the DIR-2660 refer to Hardware Overview - DIR-2660 on page 14
• For the DIR-3060 refer to Hardware Overview - DIR-3060 on page 17
4D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1360
LED Indicators
45321
Solid WhiteThe device is on and the system is healthy.
1Power
2Internet
3Wireless (2.4 GHz)
4Wireless (5 GHz)
5Super Speed USBSolid WhiteA USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port.
Solid OrangeThe device is booting up or performing the factory reset process.
Blinking OrangeThe device is under recovery mode.
Solid WhiteThe Internet port connection is established.
Solid OrangeThe device cannot connect to the Internet.
Blinking OrangeThe device is undergoing the rmware upgrade process.
WhiteThe 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
WhiteThe 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
5D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1360
Back Panel
6
21
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, then release to reset the router to default
1Reset Button
settings.
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
2Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4)
consoles.
3Gigabit WAN PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS
4WPS Button
client.
5Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
6Power ButtonPress the power button to power the device on or o.
43
5
6D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1360
Front Panel
1
1USB 3.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
7D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1760
LED Indicators
43521
Solid WhiteThe device is on and the system is healthy.
1Power
2Internet
3Wireless (2.4 GHz)
4Wireless (5 GHz)
5Super Speed USBSolid WhiteA USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port.
Solid OrangeThe device is booting up or performing the factory reset process.
Blinking OrangeThe device is under recovery mode.
Solid WhiteThe Internet port connection is established.
Solid OrangeThe device cannot connect to the Internet.
Blinking OrangeThe device is undergoing the rmware upgrade process.
WhiteThe 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
WhiteThe 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
8D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1760
Back Panel
351264
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
1Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4)
consoles.
2Gigabit WAN PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default
3Reset Button
settings.
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS
4WPS Button
client.
5Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
6Power ButtonPress the power button to power the device on or o.
9D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1760
Front Panel
1
1USB 3.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
10D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1960
LED Indicators
1
Solid WhiteThe device is on and the system is healthy.
1Power
2Internet
3Wireless (2.4 GHz)
4Wireless (5 GHz)
5Super Speed USBSolid WhiteA USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port.
Solid OrangeThe device is booting up or performing the factory reset process.
Blinking OrangeThe device is under recovery mode.
Solid WhiteThe Internet port connection is established.
Solid OrangeThe device cannot connect to the Internet.
Blinking OrangeThe device is undergoing the rmware upgrade process.
WhiteThe 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
WhiteThe 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
4352
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1960
Back Panel
351264
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
1Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4)
consoles.
2Gigabit WAN PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default
3Reset Button
settings.
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS
4WPS Button
client.
5Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
6Power ButtonPress the power button to power the device on or o.
12D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-1960
Front Panel
1
1USB 3.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
13D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-2660
LED Indicators
21
Solid WhiteThe device is on and the system is healthy.
1Power
2Internet
3Wireless (2.4 GHz)
4Wireless (5 GHz)
5Super Speed USBSolid WhiteA USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port.
6USBSolid WhiteA USB storage device is connected to the USB 2.0 port.
Solid OrangeThe device is booting up or performing the factory reset process.
Blinking OrangeThe device is under recovery mode.
Solid WhiteThe Internet port connection is established.
Solid OrangeThe device cannot connect to the Internet.
Blinking OrangeThe device is undergoing the rmware upgrade process.
WhiteThe 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
WhiteThe 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Blinking WhiteThe device is processing WPS.
3
4
5
6
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-2660
Back Panel
2134675
1USB 2.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
2Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4)
consoles.
3Gigabit WAN PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default
4Reset Button
settings.
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS
5WPS Button
client.
6Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
7Power ButtonPress the power button to power the device on or o.
15D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-2660
Front Panel
1
1USB 3.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
16D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-3060
LED Indicators
7654321
1Power LED
2Internet LED
3Wireless (2.4 GHz LED)A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
4Wireless (5 GHz LED)A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
5Wireless (2
6Super Speed USB LED
7USB LED
nd
5 GHz LED) A solid light indicates that the 2nd 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
A solid white light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid
orange during boot up or during the factory reset process.
A solid white light indicates a connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router
cannot connect to the Internet.
A solid white light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port at the back
of the router.
A solid white light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 2.0 port at the back
of the router.
17D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-3060
Back Panel
2134567
1USB 2.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
2Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4)
consoles.
3Gigabit WAN PortUsing an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
4USB 3.0 PortConnect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default
5Reset Button
settings.
6Power ConnectorConnector for the supplied power adapter.
7Power ButtonPress the power button to power the device on or o.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview - DIR-3060
Front Panel
1WPS Button
1
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a
WPS client.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation of your EXO Series Router.
Before you Begin
• Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or
garage.
• Congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is
connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
• If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the router can work
properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then
you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the
router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to
change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service
Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply
you with additional WAN conguration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.
• If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label
each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET,
BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or
ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so
that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try
to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and
concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is
as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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Setup
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to install and congure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi
App Setup on page 23.
• Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your EXO Series Router. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 27.
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the rst time. Refer to
Setup Wizard on page 30.
• Manual Setup - Log in to the router to manually congure your router. Refer to Conguration on page 37
22D-Link EXO Series Router User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your EXO Series Router from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface
of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the
process is the same.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on
Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you
to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.
Step 3
Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.
D-Link Wi-Fi
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Step 4
Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and
proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 5.
Step 5
Select Router and select your EXO Series Router from the list of available
devices. Tap Next to continue.
• DIR-1360 | AC1300 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
• DIR-1760 | AC1750 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
• DIR-1960 | AC1900 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
• DIR-2660 | AC2600 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
• DIR-3060 | AC3000 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation
and the conguration process.
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