Troubleshooting; Set-Up And Configuration Problems - D-Link DIR-636L Quick Installation Manual

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TrOUbLESHOOTING

1. HOW DO I CONFIGUrE MY DIr-636L rOUTEr MANUALLY, Or CHECK MY WIrELESS

NETWOrK NAME (SSID) AND WIrELESS ENCrYPTION KEY?

- connect your pc to the router using an ethernet cable.

- open a web browser and enter the address http://192.168.0.1

- the default username is 'admin'. the default password is '' (leave the field blank).

- If you have changed the password and can not remember it, you will need to reset the router to

set the password back to '' (leave the field blank).

2. HOW DO I rESET MY DIr-636L rOUTEr TO FACTOrY DEFAULT SETTINGS?

- ensure the router is powered on.

- press and hold the reset button at the bottom of the device for 20 seconds.

note: Resetting the router to factory default will erase the current configuration settings. to re-

configure your settings, log into the router as outlined in question 1, then run the setup Wizard.

3. HOW DO I ADD A NEW WIrELESS CLIENT Or PC IF I HAVE FOrGOTTEN MY

WIrELESS NETWOrK NAME (SSID) Or WIrELESS ENCrYPTION KEY?

- every pc that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure you use the

correct Wireless network name (ssId) and encryption key.

- use the web based user interface (as described in question 1 above) to check or choose your

wireless settings.

- make sure you write down these settings so that you can enter them into each wirelessly

connected pc. You will find a dedicated area on the back of this document, this important

information for future use.

4. WHY CAN I NOT GET AN INTErNET CONNECTION?

- For adsl users please contact your Isp to make sure the service has been enabled/connected

by your Isp and that your Isp username and password is correct.

5. WHY CAN"T I FAIL TO rEGISTEr MYDLINK SErVICE?

- If you experience issues registering this 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

Router is powered on. this may be necessary if you have purchased an open box or resold unit.

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