Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.04 November 07, 2019 A1 Version release...
WI-FI Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your seller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-846 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
• Chrome 25 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch®, Android™, or Windows smartphone QRS Mobile Requirements or tablet. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 3 -...
Introduction The D-Link DIR-846 is a wireless IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3x faster speeds than 802.11n while staying backward compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a devices. This means you can connect the DIR-846 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players.
Features • Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-846 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in 2.4 GHz band, and up to 867 Mbps* wireless connection in 5 GHz with other 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the DIR-846 on and off. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 6 -...
WPS LED handshake is processing. 2.4G WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the 2.4G wireless segment is ready. 5G WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the 5G wireless segment is ready. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 7 -...
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Interne. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 8 -...
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the Internet LED indicator is lit, indicating a connection on the Internet/WAN port, then the router should be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 10 -...
• Mobile Connected - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your router. Refer to page 12. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 13.
Mobile Connected Mobile Connected allows you to set your router from your mobile device. Step 1 Use mobile device Search for the default SSID from DIR-846. Step 2 Connect the router to your mobile device. open the router settings interface by typing "http://dlinkrouter.com"...
Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 19. The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Enter the wizard to continue.
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You can also click Get the network configuration from the old router to get PPPoE password and user name .Make sure the cable is connect corrected to the old router, than click Get start. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 14 -...
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In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 15 -...
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At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Apply to close the wizard and restart the router. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 16 -...
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 17 -...
To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. To bring up more details about your wireless settings, click on the DIR-846 icon. To bring up more details about user list, click on the Online User icon. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 18 -...
In the WAN Settings on the page, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider) and enter the Information the internet connection needs. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 19 -...
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You can get the IP address without Enter. PPPoE: You need to enter the user name and password. Static IP: You need to enter the IP address、subnet mask 、Default gateway and DNS. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 20 -...
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. Lease time: Choose your DHCP server lease time from the drop-down menu. DHCP user list: Display the DHCP user’s information and the active time. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 21 -...
Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Wireless password: Create a password to use for wireless security wireless clients will need to enter this password to Successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 22 -...
Transmission power: Select the desired wireless transmission power(Strong、Normal and low). Wireless SSID hide: The default setting is Visible. Turn on Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 23 -...
Click the“+” icon to expand the list and see all of the options. Device name: Enter the Device name. MAC address: Choose the clients mac address. Manually enter MAC address: Enter the MAC address you want to control. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 24 -...
Guest network password: Create a password to use for wireless security. wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 25 -...
Click the “+” icon to expand the list and see all of the options. Times: Choose the times you want to shut down the wireless. Days: Choose the days you want to shut down the wireless. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 26 -...
Enable this will help you add websites that only are Allowed to be accessed. (Maximum 8). Click Apply and Save when you are done. Note: Parental control only can be effected in http. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 27 -...
Note: If the bandwidth setting is lower than the actual, the maximum speed will be limited; If higher than the actual value, then the QoS may not be effective. If you do not know how to set, please contact operators. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 28 -...
The card will remain in the slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 29 -...
If you turn off the switch , the client on the list will not be able to connect the router. Operation: Yon can change the client’s name. Note: The local and cable connect can not prohibited to access WiFi. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 30 -...
Click the “+” icon to expand the list and see all of the options. Host: Enter the name of the clients. MAC address: Choose the MAC address of the clients. IP address: Choose the IP address of the clients. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 31 -...
Internet for data transmission, saving manual setup time. * Convenient for use ERP, CRM, and remote desktop and other software on the Internet. *Improve the P2P success rate of the Any Chat system and save the bandwidth of the server. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 32 -...
IP sub net mask: Enter the net mask of the route. Default gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 33 -...
Domain name: Enter the host name that you registered with your Dynamic DNS service provider Use name: Enter your dynamic DNS username. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS password. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 34 -...
TCP protocol connection status, timeout time, etc.). DOS protection: Protection against flood attacks on various types of dates. Respond to PING: Prevent wan port from responding to external PING requests. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 35 -...
DMZ host: If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP address of the client you wish to expose. DMZ status: If the IP address is correct, than display effective. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 36 -...
Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both). Internal port range: Enter the private port you want to open. External port range: Enter the public port you want to open. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 37 -...
Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both). Destination IP address: Enter the destination IP address. Port range: Enter the destination port you want to open. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 38 -...
Network time. System time: Displays the current date and time of the router. Synchronous status: Display the time zone Synchronous status. Set time zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 39 -...
The default port is 9003.Please avoid to set the universal port such as 80 or 8080, and edge ports such as 1,655535 are also avoid. The port number is 9000 or higher preferably. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 40 -...
This option will save the current router configuration settings to a file on your computer. Recover configuration: This option will load a previously saved router configuration file. This will overwrite the router’s current configuration. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 41 -...
On the top of the menu bar, click More click System management Then click Backup and recovery..to expand the list and see all of the options. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 42 -...
Upgrade firmware..to expand the list and see all of the options. First download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select file button and browse to the file to install the new firmware. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 43 -...
You can set the daily-restart time according to your habits, which makes the router more healthy. Enable Restart regularly to set automatic restart time. Reboot the router: Click to reboot the router immediately. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 44 -...
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Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Backup Settings to Local Hard Drive button above. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 45 -...
Log and diagnosis..to expand the list and see all of the options. Click Export system log, the log can be sent to a local server. If the network is correct the diagnosis result will be 0% packet loss. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 46 -...
The page display all the router’s information.as WAN IP、2.4G host SSID、Running time and etc. On the top of the menu bar, click More click System management then click Router info..to expand the list and see all of the options. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 47 -...
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Enter the ACS service’s URP or the IP address. User Name: Enter the ACS authentication User Name. Password: Enter the ACS authentication Password. Periodic Inform Enable: Enable or disable the periodic inform. Periodic inform Interval: Enter the periodic inform interval. D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 48 -...
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If there are changes, it can be modified according to the actual situation. (If the router restores the default configuration, it will revert to the connection information shown above) D-Link DIR-846 User Manual - 49 -...
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 DIR-846 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.