D-Link DSL-2880AL Quick Install Guide

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Dual Band Wireless AC1200

ADSL2+ Modem Router

Package Contents

Dual Band Wireless AC1200 Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DSL-2880AL)

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

ADSL2+ Microlter/Splitter

Quick Install Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller/retailer.

DSL-2880AL

Hardware Overview Minimum Requirements Connect your Modem Router

Connect your existing Phone cable from the telephone outlet to the LINE

port on the Microlter and your telephone handset into the PHONE port.

LINE

Microlter

Connect the Phone cable from the DSL port on the Microlter to the ADSL

port of the modem router.

Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the modem router to the

Ethernet port on your computer.

Computer

Ethernet Cable

Telephone Outlet

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Phone Cable

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Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

LAN (1~4) LEDs

Wireless LED

WPS LED The light will blink during the WPS process.

USB LED A solid green light indicates a connection to a USB device.

WAN LED

ADSL LED

Internet LED

ADSL Port

WAN Port

LAN (1~4) Ports

USB Port Connect USB devices such as printers, scanners or storage.

WiFi Buttons Press for three seconds to enable/disable 2.4G or 5G wireless networks.

Reset Button

Power Button Press to turn on or o the device.

Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.

A solid green light indicates a connection to a Gigabit Ethernet device while an amber light indicates a connection to a 10/100 device. The LED will blink during data transmission.

A solid green light indicates that the 2.4G wireless segment is ready while an amber light indicates that the 5G wireless segment is ready. The light will blink during data transmission.

A solid green light indicates a WAN connection to a Gigabit Ethernet device, an amber light indicates a connection to a 10/100 device and both green and amber indicates a connection to a 10Mbps device . The LED will blink during data transmission.

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the ADSL enabled telephone line.

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to your broadband service. The light will blink during data transmission.

Connect to an ADSL enabled telephone line and the supplied microlter/splitter.

Connect to an Ethernet WAN service (e.g. NBN/UFB). The LED will blink during data transmission.

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.

Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.

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Internet Requirements:

• An activated ADSL telephone line and account with an Internet provider

Web-based Conguration Requirements:

Device with the following:

• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter

Supported Browsers:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Safari 4 or higher

• Chrome

• Firefox

Link’n Print Utility Requirements (optional):

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8

• Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8)

Before you Start

• Internet Provider Account Details - If you are using an Australian or New Zeleand ADSL connection, you will need your user name and password. If you do not have this information, contact your Internet provider.

Do not proceed until you have this information.

PHONE

Microlter

Plug the power adapter into your modem router and connect to an available

power outlet.

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Power Adapter

Computer

After the modem router has powered up, verify that the Power and ADSL

LEDs are both lit.

Continue with the Conguration section on the other side of this document.

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Conguration

Web Browser Setup

Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)

and enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.1.1). The default username and password will be admin and admin respectively.

Note: If you want to congure your modem router from a wireless computer or mobile device, connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility

on your device. The default Wi-Fi Networks are D-Link DSL-2880AL and D-Link DSL-2880AL 5Ghz. Select one and then continue to step 2.

Enter a new Password and Verify Password to secure your modem router,

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click Next to continue.

Select your Time Zone from the list, click Next to continue.

Select your Country and Internet Provider from the list, click Next to

continue.

Select the security method that you wish to use for your wireless networks, click Next to continue. D-Link recommends that you select BEST.

Enter a Wireless Security Password (also known as a passphrase or Wi-Fi Password) for each wireless network, click Next to continue.

Click Next to nish setting up your router.

Link’n Print Utility

The Link’n Print allows you to share USB devices such as external storage drives and multifunction printers with other users across your network by simply connecting the device to your modem router This allows you to use an external storage drive or printer located across your network as if it were connected to your local PC.

Download the application for your operating system from the below link

or by visiting the D-Link Support website as shown on the last page of this guide and selecting the DSL-2880AL from the list:

http://www.dlink.com.au/tech/download/download.aspx?product=DSL-2880AL

Extract and Run the Setup/Installer that you have just downloaded.

Troubleshooting

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DSL-2880AL modem 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 label on the router for the default Wi-Fi Network Name and WiFi Password.

You can also connect using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the DSL-2880AL 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 DSL-2880AL modem router?

1. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.1.1).

2. At the login screen, type in admin for the user name and enter the router password you created in the wizard (admin 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.

When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to start the wizard.

Now enter your User Name and Password as provided by your Internet Provider, click Next to continue.

Enter a new Wireless Network Name (SSID) for both the 2.4G and 5G

networks available in this modem router, click Next to continue.

Congratulations! You have completed the modem router installation.

When completed the Link’n Print utility will be installed and run on your

computer. Now you can Insert a USB device to your modme router.

Simply right click on the USB device you wish to use and click Connect, this

will now establish a direct connection to the USB device for your computer.

Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com.au/DSL-2880AL

Technical Support

Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. Australian and New Zealand customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website.

Australia

Internet: http://support.dlink.com.au

Copyright ©2013 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in Australia and other countries. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely aect wireless signal range. Product specications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may dier from that depicted on the packaging. Visit www.dlink.com.au for more details.

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New Zealand

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