D-Link DIR-878 User Manual

DIR-878 AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
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On the Advanced / VLAN page, you can create and edit groups of ports for virtual networks
(VLANs).
By default, 2 groups are created in the router's system:
• lan: it includes ports 1-4. You cannot delete this group.
• wan: for the WAN interface; it includes the INTERNET port. You can edit or delete this
group.
Figure 95. The Advanced / VLAN page.
If you want to create a group including LAN ports of the router, first delete relevant records from
the lan group on this page. To do this, select the lan group. On the opened page, in the Untagged
Ports section, deselect the checkbox located to the left of the relevant port, and click the APPLY
button.
To create a new group for VLAN, click the ADD button ( ).
Figure 96. The page for adding a group of ports for VLAN.
You can specify the following parameters:
Parameter Description
Name
A name for the port for easier identification.
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D-Link DIR-878 Specifications

General

Color	black
Wi-Fi Speed	1900 megabits per second
Wi-Fi Mesh System	no
Frequency Band	2.4 ghz, 5.0 ghz
Ethernet Standard	10/100/1000
Ethernet Switch	yes
Wireless Networking Standard	wi-fi 5
Wireless Standard	ac, n
2.4 Ghz Streams	1
5.0 Ghz Streams	1
Gigabit Ethernet Speed	yes
Antennas	4
Firewall	nat, spi
Data Encryption	yes
Encryption Type	wpa, wpa2
Ports	rj-45
WAN Ports	1

Weight and Dimensions

Height	1.8 inches
Width	10.2 inches
Net Weight	1.2 pounds

Summary

CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW

Specifications

Details the hardware and software specifications of the DIR-878 router.

CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Connecting to PC

Step-by-step guide for connecting a computer via Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter.

Connecting to Web-based Interface

Instructions on how to access and log into the router's configuration interface.

CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING VIA WEB-BASED INTERFACE

Initial Configuration Wizard

Guides users through the initial setup process for the router.

Configuring WAN Connection

Sets up the internet connection type and parameters provided by the ISP.

Configuring Wireless Network

Customizes Wi-Fi network name (SSID), security, and guest network settings.

Changing Web-based Interface Password

Instructions to change the administrator password for accessing router settings.

Connections Setup

WAN

Manages internet connections, including creation and editing of WAN types.

LAN

Configures the router's local network interface, including IP settings and DHCP.

Wi-Fi

Basic Settings

Configures fundamental wireless network parameters like SSID, security, and channel.

System

Configuration

Firmware Update

Updates the router's firmware locally or remotely for new features and security.

Yandex.DNS

SkyDNS

Settings

CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES

Safety Rules and Conditions

Important safety precautions and operating conditions for the device.