D-link DIR-885L User Manual
Package Contents
DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
Four External Antennas
Power Adapter
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Ethernet Cable
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® 9 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.
mydlink Requirements
• For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to: http://www.mydlink.com
Antenna Orientation
The DIR-885L 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.
45°
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Hardware Overview
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1 Mode Switch Select either Router or Extender mode.
2 Reset Button
3 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. Both wireless LEDs will start to blink.
4 USB 3.0 Port
5 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
6 Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
7 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
8 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
3 4 5 6
Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 10 seconds to reset the
router to the factory default settings.
Connect a USB 3.0 ash drive or external hard drive to share content
throughout your network.
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LED Behavior
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
2.4GHz Wireless
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5 USB 3.0
LED
5GHz Wireless
LED
A solid white light indicates a proper connection
to the power supply. The light will be solid orange
during boot-up.
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 the 2.4GHz wireless
function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink.
A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless
function is working properly.
During the WPS process, this light will blink.
A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is
connected.
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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-885L router can work properly. Please
contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
Note: If you experience issues registering this device with your mydlink account, or if you purchased
an open box or resold unit, perform a hard reset by pressing and holding the reset button on the
device for 10 seconds while the device is powered on. If you are returning the device, please
perform the hard reset procedure to clear the device of any personal data.
To ensure your product has the latest security updates and operates at optimal performance, it is
recommended you update your product to the latest rmware after installation and to periodically
check for new rmware releases. Updates can be found by searching your model name at
http://support.dlink.com or through the mydlink mobile apps for mydlink registered devices.
Connect your Router
Attach the four antennas to the router by twisting them on clockwise.
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Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.
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Modem
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