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    Version 1.01 | 03/16/2023 User Manual 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978
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    herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2023 by D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual i
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    IPv4 45 Static Routes IPv6 47 Dynamic DNS 49 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 51 WPS Button 51 Windows® 10 52 Windows® 8 54 WPA/WPA2 54 Windows® 7 56 WPA/WPA2 56 WPS 59 Windows Vista 63 WPA/WPA2 64 Windows® XP 66 WPA/WPA2 67 Troubleshooting 69 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual ii
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    Table of Contents Wireless Basics 73 What is Wireless 74 Tips...76 Wireless Modes 77 Networking Basics 78 Check your IP address 78 Statically Assign an IP address 79 Wireless Security 80 What is WPA 80 Technical Specifications 81 Regulatory Information 83 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual iii
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    PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978 12 V 4 A Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide and Warranty SIM card • Subscription with a mobile Internet Service Provider * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 1
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    Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred. 4 Wi-Fi/WPS Will be lit if the wireless function is enabled, blinks when data is 4G/LTE+ connection is established. 9 5G Will be lit if a 5G connection is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 2
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    included power adapter. Turns the device on or off. For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. For mobile network connections. For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 3
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    USB port 2.0 for media or external devices. Resets the device to factory settings. Using a paperclip, press and hold the button down for 10 seconds. The router will reboot to factory settings in about 30 seconds. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 4
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    Installation This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in an attic or garage. Before You Begin Ensure that your DWR-978 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router is disconnected and
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    range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3 to security systems may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 6
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    router (192.168.0.1 by default). To log in to the configuration utility, the default password is left blank. Note: If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting of these icons will take you to the appropriate configuration section. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 7
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    message. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: (Optional) Should you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Time: Specify number to dial. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 8
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    message. Inbox Mobile: (Optional) Specify a password. Content: (Optional) Should you have specified a password above, verify your password one more time. Time: Specify number to dial. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 9
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    Section 3 - Configuration SMS Settings SMS Settings SMS center: Enter the name of the SMS center. New SMS Select the new SMS storage. Storage: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 10
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    Section 3 - Configuration USSD USSD Settings Code: Enter USSD code. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 11
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    the Wi-Fi network is Visible or Invisible. Status: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual
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    (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2-Personal is selected, you may also select None. Wi-Fi Select the Wi-Fi channel. By default Auto is selected, you can choose Channel: manually between channel
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    Guest Wi-Fi Guest 2.4G/5G Advanced Setting Status: Indicates whether the connection is Enabled or Disabled. Wi-Fi Name Indicates the name of the connection. (SSID): Password: Indicates the password of the connection. Security Indicates the Security Mode of the connection. By default WPA/ Mode: WPA2
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    the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Local Domain Enter the local domain the router for a DNS server. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 15
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    whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range of the router. The default is Address 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.199. Range: DHCP Lease The lease time determines Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 16
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    . WAN: Fail Over: Indicates whether Fail Over is Enabled or Disabled. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 17
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    or IPv6. Pin Code: Indicates the Pin Code of the connection. Reconnect Select Reconnect Mode to be Auto or Manual. Mode: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 18
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    ULA Prefix. Prefix: LAN IPv6 Indicates the LAN IPv6 ULA. ULA: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 19
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    Address. Subnet Prefix If Use Link-Local Address is Disabled, enter the Subnet Prefix Length: Length. Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway used by this connection. IPv6 LAN IPv6 Address. LAN IPv6 Link- Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 20
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    Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 21
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    DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. LAN IPv6 Link- Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 22
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    Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 23
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    Password: Specify the Password. Address Mode: Specify the Reconnect Mode. Choose from Dynamic IP or Static IP. Service Name: Specify the Service Name. Reconnect Mode: Specify the Reconnect Mode. Choose from Always on or Manual will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 24
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    Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 25
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    DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Disabled. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 26
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    Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 27
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    or Disabled. Server: NTP Server: Specify NTP Server of your device. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 28
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    you wish to be included as part of the new schedule. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 29
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    on Indicates whether Send on Schedule is Enabled or Disabled. Schedule: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 30
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    & Reboot System Factory Click this button to reset this device back to Factory Default. Default: Save Click this button to Save Configuration Configuration: Restore Click this button to Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 31
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    Section 3 - Configuration Administration Administration Advanced Settings Password: Specify Administration Password of your device. Advanced Settings Enable HTTPS Indicates whether Enable HTTPS to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 32
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    upgrade. Module Firmware Upgrade Current Indicates the Current Firmware Version. Firmware Version: Upgrade After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Select File to Firmware: locate the firmware on your computer, then click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 33
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    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Internet/ LAN/ Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/ Wi-Fi 5GHz Sent Displays the Sent Statistics of the connection. Received Displays the Received the Total KByte(s) Statistics of the connection. KByte(s): Click Clear to clear all Statistics. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 34
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    Enabled or Disabled. SIP: Indicates whether SIP is Enabled or Disabled. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 35
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    schedule. Edit: When a schedule is selected, click this button to edit the schedule. Delete: When a schedule is selected, click this button to delete the schedule. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 36
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    port range affected by the filter. Port Range: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 37
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    schedule. Edit: When a schedule is selected, click this button to edit the schedule. Delete: When a schedule is selected, click this button to delete the schedule. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 38
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    port range affected by the filter. Port Range: Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 39
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    : When a schedule is selected, click this button to delete the schedule. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 40
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    UDP Port: Indicates the UDP Port of the New Rule. Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 41
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    : When a schedule is selected, click this button to delete the schedule. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 42
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    : Indicates the Internal Port of the New Rule. Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu "Schedule" on page 29. Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 43
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    Website URL/Domain. Add Rule: Specify the website to be filtered. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 44
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    : Delete the selected Static Route. Delete: Delete the selected Static Route. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 45
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    the New Rule. Interface: Indicates the Interface of the New Rule. Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 46
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    : Delete the selected Static Route. Delete: Delete the selected Static Route. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 47
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    the New Rule. Interface: Indicates the Interface of the New Rule. Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 48
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    selected IPv6 Dynamic DNS. Delete: Delete the selected IPv6 Dynamic DNS. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 49
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    IPv6 Address and specify which Computer Name of the New Rule. Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 50
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    with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DWR-978 router. Please refer to your user manual for the
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    a wireless network using Windows 10, you will need to know the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. To join an existing network, locate the wireless desired network by clicking on its SSID. Wireless Icon D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 52
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    whenever it is detected. You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. You must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 53
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    WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To the desired network by clicking on the network name. Wireless Icon D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 54
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    the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual
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    WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 56
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    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 57
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    by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 58
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    Wireless Network WPS The WPS feature of the DWR-978 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 59
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    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DWR-978. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 60
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    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 61
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    8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 62
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    utility. If you are using another company's wireless utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless utilities will to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 63
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    It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 64
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    (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-978
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    Click on a Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 66
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    Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 67
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    . Enter the WPAPSK Wi-Fi password and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 68
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWR-978. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 69
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    powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, leave the password box empty. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 70
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can't I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 71
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting You should start find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Navigate to the resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 72
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    cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 73
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    Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the Link DWR-978 User Manual 74
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    in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it's for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 75
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    interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 76
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    an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An ad hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless adapters. All the adapters must be in ad hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 77
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    the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 78
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    Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (I.E. 192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Alternate DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DWR-978
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    The DWR-978 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router Link DWR-978 User Manual 80
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    Antenna Type Wi-Fi Data 5G NR/LTE to 5Ghz WLAN max data rate up to 600Mbps, 2.4Ghz WLAN to GE LAN max up to 600Mbps, 5Ghz WLAN to GE LAN max up to 1Gbps DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE (PPPoE Pass-through), PPTP, L2TP, IPsec (VPN Pass-through), DS-Lite, Support , Safety , RoHS D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 81
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    construction, as well as network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 3Requires subscription with a mobile Internet service provider (not included). D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 82
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 83
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    limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual 84
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Version 1.01 | 03/16/2023
User Manual
DWR-978
5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router