D-Link DSL-2900AL Quick Install Guide

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

DUAL BAND AC1900 MODEM ROUTER

Package Contents

VIPER Dual Band AC1900 Modem Router (DSL-2900AL)

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

xDSL Microlter/Splitter

Quick Install Guide & Wi-Fi Conguration Card

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

DSL-2900AL

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.

Telephone Outlet

PHONE

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

DSL-2900AL

Phone Cable

DSL-2900AL

1 WPS Button & LED The light will blink during the WPS process.

2 Internet LED

3 ADSL LED

USB 3.0 & 2.0 LEDs A solid green light indicates a connection to a USB device.

5 2.4G Wireless LED

6 5G Wireless LED

LAN (1~4) LEDs

8 Power LED

9 ADSL Port

USB 3.0 & 2.0 Ports Connect USB devices such as printers, scanners or storage.

LAN (1~4) Ports

Wi-Fi Button Press for three seconds to enable/disable wireless networks.

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

14 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to your broadband service.

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

A solid green light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The light will blink during data transmission.

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 a proper connection to the power supply.

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

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

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

mydlink™ Requirements (optional):

• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)

• Android device (1.6 or higher)

• Windows Phone (8 or higher)

• Web Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Safari 5 or higher

• Chrome

• Firefox

Note: To learn more about mydlink, visit www.mydlink.com.au or www.mydlink.co.nz.

If you experience issues registering this Modem Router with your mydlink account, try performing a hard reset by using an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds while the Modem Router is powered on.

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.

LINE

Microlter

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

power outlet.

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 ‘dlinkrouter’ into the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). The Setup Wizard should commence straight away without requring you to log in.

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-2900AL and D-Link DSL-2900AL_5Ghz. Enter the default Wi-Fi password as detailed on the Wi-Fi Conguration Card inside the box.

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

Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) as well as a Wi-Fi Password (also

known as a passphrase) for both the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks available in this modem router, click Next to continue.

Enter a new Password to secure your modem router, click Next to continue.

If you want to register the router with the mydlink service, please refer

to step below. If you do not wish to register your modem router with the mydlink service click Skip.

Note: Setting up “mydlink” is optional and not required for the modem router to function.

Select Yes, I have a mydlink account then click Next to complete the

registration of your device to your mydlink account. Otherwise if you are a new user, then please select No, I want to create a new mydlink account to complete the registration process.

mydlink™ Lite App

Scan the code below or search “mydlink lite” (App Store or Google Play) to

download the mydlink™ Lite app to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

iOS Android mydlink™ Lite App

Once your app is installed, you may now log in to your mydlink account

that was registered in the Setup Wizard.

Troubleshooting

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DSL-2900AL 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-2900AL 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-2900AL 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 Settings > Wireless to create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.

Enter your User Name and Password as provided by your Internet Provider,

click Next to continue.

Click Next to complete the registration and the Setup Wizard.

Congratulations! You have completed the Modem Router installation.

Once you have successfully logged in to you account you will be able to

see all of the mydlink enabled devices that have been registered to your account.

Select the device you wish to access and then congure options as required.

Congratulations! You can now manage the Modem Router remotely.

Documentation available at http://www.dlink.com.au/DSL-2900AL

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 ©2014 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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