D-Link DIR-842 Installation Manual page 3

Note: The following steps are only required for the initial router setup.
1. Open your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch the
Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, you
can enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the
router (192.168.0.1).
2. The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet. When the welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. Wait a few moments while your router
detects your Internet connection type.
If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, you will see a list of connection types.
3. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, create a Wi-Fi
network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Network Name:
o Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 characters).
Try not to use a name for the SSID that will
identify who you are. Examples –
Poor: JohnSmithNetwork
Better: PrettyFly4aWiFi
o If you change this field on the DIR-842, make
sure all wireless clients use this same SSID to
access the network.
o Document your SSID on the last page.
Create a Wi-Fi Password:
Between 8-63 characters. Your wireless devices will need to have this password to be able to connect to
o
your wireless network.
Try not to use something someone could easily guess. Such as your pets name.
o
Document your new Password on the last page of this document.
o
PO Box 508 | 2504 Avenue D | Wilson KS 67490 | 785-658-2111 | wilsoncom.us
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address).
Click Next to continue.
Click Next to continue.
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D-Link DIR-842 Wireless Router
Installation Guide
11/2018