D-Link DIR-878 User Manual - Page 92

How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-878 router?, What can I do if I forget my password?

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Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer. 2. How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-878 router? 1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks. 2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect. Note: If you did not run the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to its default settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included for the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password. You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-878 router using WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for a minimum of three seconds, or until the Power LED starts to blink green. 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 for the device you want to connect to the router if you do not know how to start the WPS process. 3. What can I do if I forget my password? If you forget your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately, this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the back of the unit. With the router powered on, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button down for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. Reset Button D-Link DIR-878 User Manual 88

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D-Link DIR-878 User Manual
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
•
Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This
should open the login page for your web management.
• If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30
seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
2. How do I connect my wireless devices to the DIR-878 router?
1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned during the Setup Wizard and connect.
Note:
If you did not run the Setup Wizard or you reset the router to its default settings, refer to the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included
for the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password.
You can also connect wireless devices to the DIR-878 router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the DIR-878 for a minimum of three seconds, or until the Power LED starts to blink green.
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 for the device you want to
connect to the router if you do not know how to start the WPS process.
3. What can I do if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately, this process
will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the back of the unit. With the
router powered on, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold the button down
for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot
process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router.
Reset Button