D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual

D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual

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Version 1.00 | 05/09/2017

User Manual

Wireless AC1600 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2

Modem Router

DSL-2888A

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | 05/09/2017 User Manual Wireless AC1600 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2 Modem Router DSL-2888A...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Priority ................40 Configuration ..............19 Wireless ..................41 Home ....................19 Multiple SSID ..............43 Internet ...................20 Network ..................44 IPv4 ..................21 SharePort ................47 IPv6 ..................22 Create User ...............48 DSL ..................23 Features ..................49 DSL-2888A ................24 IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............49 Connected Clients ..............25 D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 4 System Log View ............60 Admin ..................61 System ................62 Upgrade .................63 Statistics .................64 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......65 WPS Button ...................65 Windows® 10 ................66 Windows® 8 ...................68 WPA/WPA2 ................68 Windows® 7 ...................70 WPA/WPA2 ................70 Windows Vista® ................73 D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Phone Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply other than the one included with the DSL-2888A may cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Utility Requirements • Firefox 11 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 17 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit ® www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks over the Internet. The DSL-2888A's SharePort technology lets you take advantage of file sharing. Simply plug in a USB storage drive into a USB port on the back or side of your DSL-2888A and you can access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.
  • Page 8: Features

    HD video communication, online gaming, and use mobile devices from anywhere in your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Extreme Wired LAN and WAN Networking - With four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, the DSL-2888A has an enormous amount of bandwidth to take full advantage of the highest speed broadband connections available.
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connects to USB flash drives to share content or USB mobile dongles for Internet connectivity. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Press the power button to power the DSL-2888A on and off. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 10: Side Panel

    Connects to USB flash drives to share content or USB mobile dongles for Internet connectivity. WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. Wi-Fi Button Press to enable or disable Wi-Fi. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 11: Leds

    Blinking Green A blinking green light indicates LAN port activity. Solid Green A solid green light indicates a proper connection to a DSL enabled telephone line. Blinking Green A blinking green light indicates the DSL port is negotiating a connection. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 12: Installation

    This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important for proper operation and best performance. Note: This installation section is written for users who are setting up their home Internet service with the DSL-2888A Wireless AC1600 Dual-Band Gigabit ADSL2+/VDSL2 Modem Router for the first time.
  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 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 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 14: Manual Setup

    Telephone Outlet PHONE Microsplitter Connect the phone cable from the DSL port on the microsplitter to the DSL port of the DSL-2888A. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. DSL-2888A...
  • Page 15 Power Adapter DSL-2888A Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow one minute for the DSL-2888A to boot up. After it has powered up, verify that the Power and DSL LEDs are both lit. Power Internet Wireless 2.4...
  • Page 16 Section 2 - Installation If you wish to use a wired connection, connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port of the DSL-2888A to the Ethernet port on your computer. Ethernet Cable Computer If you wish to use a wireless connection, connect to either one of the wireless networks listed on the product label attached to the bottom of the DSL-2888A from your computer’s wireless utility.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    There are two ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your devices: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard allows you to quickly set up your router. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14.
  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    The setup wizard should automatically appear. Welcome Internet DSL-2888A Wi-Fi Client This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link device. Step 1: Install your device Step 2: Configure your Network and Wi-Fi Settings Step 3: Set your router password ⌵...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. Internet DSL-2888A Wi-Fi Client This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link device. Step 1: Install your device Step 2: Configure your Network and Wi-Fi Settings Step 3: Set your router password Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
  • Page 20 The Wi-Fi Network Name is up to 32 characters. You will need to join your Wi-Fi network using this Network Name (SSID). 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! 5GHz Wi-Fi Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! The password must contain at least 8 characters. You will need to join your Wi-Fi network using this password. Back Next D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 21 Click Next to continue. Internet DSL-2888A Wi-Fi Client By default, your new D-Link device does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web-based configuration utility. To secure your new device, please create a password below. Device Admin Password:...
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi Network Name and Password you created. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! Connection Type: Dynamic IP (PPPoE) Device Admin Password: AdM!n_P@ssW0rd! 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network Name: 2.4_GHz_Wi-Fi_Network 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! 5GHz Wi-Fi Network Name: 5_GHz_Wi-Fi_Network 5GHz Wi-Fi Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! Finish D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 23: Configuration

    5) to restore the router to its default settings. Home The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. There are four main sections: Internet, DSL-2888A, Connected Clients, and USB Device. You Home Settings...
  • Page 24: Internet

    Network Status: Connected Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Connection Uptime: 1 Day 3 Hour 50 Min 58 Sec Default Gateway: 172.17.5.1 Primary DNS Server: 172.17.5.5 Release IP Address Secondary DNS Server: 172.17.5.6 Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 25: Ipv4

    IP Address: The WAN IP address is listed here. Default Gateway: The default gateway IP address is listed here. Primary DNS Displays the current primary DNS server. Server: Secondary DNS Displays the current secondary DNS server. Server: D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 26: Ipv6

    COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Default Gateway: The default gateway IP address is listed here. Primary DNS The primary DNS server IP address is listed here. Server: Secondary DNS The secondary DNS server IP address is listed here. Server: D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 27: Dsl

    COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link dB): Output Power (0.1 The DSL connection's power output is listed here. dBm): Attainable Rate The measured maximum attainable rate is listed here. (Kbps): Rate (Kbps): The negotiated connection speed is listed here. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 28: Dsl-2888A

    Section 4 - Configuration DSL-2888A Click on the DSL-2888A icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Home Settings Features Management DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 Here you can see the router’s current wireless networks and passwords, as well as the local Internet Connected area network MAC, IPv4, and IPv6 addresses.
  • Page 29: Connected Clients

    Enter a specific IP address for this client if Reserve IP is enabled. Parental Control: Enabled Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Control: Allow or Block access to the router. Save Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 30: Usb Device

    Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link USB Device USB Port: Your USB Device SharePort Available Space: 13.515 GB Status: Disabled Total Space: 27.03 GB Windows File Sharing Status: Disabled Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 31: Settings

    Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for more information. Internet The following pages will describe how to manually configure how your DSL-2888A connects to the Internet. The DSL-2888A supports multiple WAN connection types and WAN failover.
  • Page 32: Adsl

    Home Settings Features Management on your DSL-2888A to connect to the Internet. In order for your DSL-2888A to use ADSL, DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 you must configure the ADSL Settings, your ISP Settings, and your IPv4/IPv6 Settings. Internet Use this section to configure your Internet Connection type. There are several connection types to choose WAN Access Type: Select ADSL to configure ADSL connection settings.
  • Page 33: Vdsl

    Home Settings Features Management on your DSL-2888A to connect to the Internet. In order for your DSL-2888A to use VDSL, you DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 must configure the VDSL Settings, your ISP Settings, and your IPv4/IPv6 Settings. Internet Use this section to configure your Internet Connection type. There are several connection types to choose WAN Access Type: Select VDSL to configure ADSL connection settings.
  • Page 34: Ethernet

    Section 4 - Configuration Ethernet Your DSL-2888A is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port which can be used to connect to the Internet. This port may be used to connect to other Ethernet based networks. In Home Settings Features Management DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43...
  • Page 35: Usb

    Section 4 - Configuration The DSL-2888A supports USB mobile broadband adapters. You can connect a mobile broadband adapter and share your cellular network connection with your home network. Home Settings Features Management DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 For a list of supported adapters, visit www.dlink.com.
  • Page 36: Ipv4 Settings

    Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Enable NAT: Enable or disable Network Address Translation. Proceed to IPv6 Settings on page 36 or click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 37: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Enable NAT: Enable or disable Network Address Translation. Proceed to IPv6 Settings on page 36 or click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 38: Pppoe

    Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Enable NAT: Enable or disable Network Address Translation. Proceed to IPv6 Settings on page 36 or click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 39: Bridged

    Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Enable NAT: Enable or disable Network Address Translation. Bridged Mode does not support IPv6 configuration. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 40: Ipv6 Settings

    If you selected Use the following DNS address, the following options are available: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 41: Static Ipv6

    Enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP. Length: Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 42: Auto Configuration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    If you selected Use the following DNS address, the following options are available: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 43: Dsl Profile

    Advanced Settings Enabled Enabled Profile 17A: Profile 30A: Advanced Settings ... Bitswap: Select whether to enable Bitswap. Enabled Enabled Bitswap: SRA: COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link SRA: Select whether to enable SRA. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 44: Priority

    COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Internet the primary Internet connection fails. Connection: Tertitary Select the third backup, Internet connection to use in the event the Backup Internet primary and secondary Internet connection fails. Connection: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 45: Wireless

    DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 2.4 GHz Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any Status: Enable or disable the 2.4 GHz wireless network. changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device.
  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    Enable or disable the 5 GHz wireless network. Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device.
  • Page 47: Multiple Ssid

    You may configure different zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. Multiple SSID Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click the Multiple changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device.
  • Page 48: Network

    Use this section to configure the network settings for your device. You can enter a name for your device in the management link field, and use the link to access web UI in a web browser. Recommend to change the management link if there are more than one D-Link devices within the network. Network Settings Settings >>...
  • Page 49 UI in a web browser. Recommend to change the IPv4 Multicast Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from management link if there are more than one D-Link devices within the network. Stream: the Internet.
  • Page 50 If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Enter the router address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 51: Shareport

    Direct Links: This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links to connect to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 52: Create User

    Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the SharePort page, click SharePort. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 53: Features

    Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to. Source Port Dest Port: Enter the destination port to apply the rule to. Dest Port Dest Port: Click Save when you are done. Apply D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 54: Advanced

    NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 55: Virtual Server

    Enter the public port you want to open. Internal Port: Enter the private port you want to open. Schedule: Select the interface to apply the rule to from the drop-down menu. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 56: Website Filter

    New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 57: Static Route

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply and Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 58: Ipv6

    Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface: Eth0 Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the Apply router when this route is used. Click Apply and Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 59: Dynamic Dns

    IP address is. Owners Dynamic DNS of D-Link routers can use the dlinkdns service. In the Features menu on the bar on the top Dynamic Domain Name Service allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as of the page, click Dynamic DNS.
  • Page 60: Port Mapping

    Enter the ending port range to forward to. End Port: Open Start Port: Open Start Port: Enter the starting port range to open. Open End Port: Open End Port: Enter the ending port range to open. Apply Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 61: Management

    Date: 2016 (Year/Month/Day) ⌵ ⌵ Time: (Hour/Minute) Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Parental Control and refer to Parental Control / Schedule on page 58. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 62: Parental Control / Schedule

    Enter the Time to begin and start the rul. Access to Internet: Select Access to Internet if you wish to enable or disable Internet access for this device. Apply Click Apply and Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 63: System Log

    Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Syslog Server: If Logging to the Syslog Server is Enabled: Syslog Server IP Enter the IP address and port number of the Syslog server. Address: D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 64: System Log View

    Manufacturer:Triductor; ProductClass:Neutral; SysLog Click this button to download the system log. SerialNumber:001EE3010203; IPInterfaceIPAddress:192.168.1.1; HardwareVersion:V1.0.0; DownLoad: SoftwareVersion:V1.0.7; SysLog Clear SysLog DownLoad SysLog Refresh SysLog Refresh: Click this button to refresh the system log. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 65: Admin

    Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to Admin Password enter this password whenever you configure the router using a web Password: ******* browser. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 66: System

    Section 4 - Configuration System This page allows you to save the DSL-2888A's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the DSL-2888A. Home Settings Features Management DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 System From the Admin page, click System.
  • Page 67: Upgrade

    Section 4 - Configuration Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the DSL-2888A's firmware or language pack, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware or language pack, you must Home Settings Features Management DSL-2888A HW:V1.0.0 FW:V1.1.43 first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com.
  • Page 68: Statistics

    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 5GHz 100 KB/s The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 75 KB/s 50 KB/s 25 KB/s 0 KB/s Total Packets Total KBytes(s) KByte/sec Sent: Session Received: COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 69: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    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 DSL-2888A router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
  • Page 70: Windows® 10

    Windows® 10 When connecting to the DSL-2888A wirelessly for the first time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi configuration card, you can find the default network name and Wi-Fi password here.
  • Page 71 You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 72: Windows® 8

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 73 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 DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 74: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 75 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 76 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 DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 77: Windows Vista

    (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 DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 78: Wpa/Wpa2

    Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 79 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 DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 81 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • 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.
  • Page 82 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 83 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 84: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or on public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it.
  • Page 85: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 86 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
  • Page 87 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
  • Page 88: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-hoc – Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DSL-2888A wireless network USB adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
  • Page 89: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 90: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.1.1). The Secondary 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 DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 91: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DSL-2888A offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...
  • Page 92: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. • Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 93: Regulatory Statements

    Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 94 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 95 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
  • Page 96 Appendix D - Regulatory Statements Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 97 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 98 5 GHz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 99 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 100 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 101 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 102 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek D-Link DSL-2888A User Manual...
  • Page 103 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 104 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 105 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 106 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 107 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 108 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 109 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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