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Version 1.00 | 10/06/2020
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5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router
DWR-978

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 10/06/2020 User Manual 5G AC2600 Wi-Fi Router DWR-978...
  • Page 2 Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in thke content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.00 October 06, 2020 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network (WAN) IPv4 ............17 WPS ..................59 Network (WAN) IPv6 ............19 Windows Vista® ................63 Management ................28 WPA/WPA2 ................64 System Time ................28 Windows® XP ................66 Schedule ................29 WPA/WPA2 ................67 System Log ................30 Troubleshooting ..............69 System & Reboot ..............31 D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    • Computer or mobile device with 802.11ac/n/g wireless adapter • Internet Explorer® 9, Firefox® 12, Chrome™ 20, or Safari 5 • Mini 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...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Will be lit if an Ethernet LAN connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred. Will be lit if a 3G connection established. 4G/LTE+ Will be lit if a 4G/LTE+ connection is established. Will be lit if a 5G connection is established. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Ethernet LAN Ports For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. Ethernet WAN Port For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. SIM card slot For mobile network connections. WPS Button For WPS pairing with wireless devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Side View

    Section 1 - Product Overview Side View USB Port USB port 2.0 for media or external devices. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Attach the included antennas to the back of the router, screwing them in clockwise. Arrange them so that they point upward. 3. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-978. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-978 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range of the wireless signal.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information. At the top of the page is a menu. Clicking on one of these icons will take you to the appropriate configuration section. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Settings

    (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...

  • Page 13: Sms (U)Sim

    (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...

  • Page 14: Sms Settings

    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...

  • Page 15: Ussd

    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...

  • Page 16: Main Wi-Fi

    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...
  • Page 17 Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu “Schedule” on page Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Guest Wi-Fi

    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...

  • Page 19: Network (Lan)

    Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to Relay: your computers. If enabled, your computers will use 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...
  • Page 20 Indicates whether Always Broadcast is Enabled or Disabled. Broadcast: Advanced Settings Indicates whether UPnP is Enabled or Disabled. UPnP: IPv4 Multicast Indicates whether IPv4 Multicast Streams is Enabled or Streams: Disabled. IPv6 Multicast Indicates whether DHCP server is Enabled or Disabled. Streams: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Network (Wan) Ipv4

    Select connection type of the primary WAN. Secondary Select connection type of the Secondary WAN. 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...
  • Page 22 Indicates whether Keep Alive is Enabled or Disabled. Ping IP Enter Ping IP Address to ping test the connection. Address: Ping Interval: Indicates the Ping Interval. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Network (Wan) Ipv6

    Indicates whether Enable ULA is Enabled or Disabled. Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Indicates the Current 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...
  • Page 24 Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Specify the LAN IPv6 Address. LAN IPv6 Link- Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Specify the Autoconfiguration Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1- Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Enable DHCP-PD: Disabled. LAN IPv6 Link- Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Local Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Specify the Autoconfiguration Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1- Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to DHCP Server: clients. Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Specify the Autoconfiguration Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1- Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to Server: DHCP clients. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Indicates whether Use Link-Local Address is Enabled or Enable DHCP-PD: Disabled. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Indicates the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Address: D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Specify the Autoconfiguration Type. Choose from Type: SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6. Router Specify the Router Advertisement Lifetime from minutes (1- Advertisement 150). Lifetime: Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Management

    Indicates whether Update Time Using an NTP Server is Enabled Using an NTP 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...

  • Page 33: Schedule

    Enter a name for your new schedule Schedule: Drag and select the times that 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...

  • Page 34: System Log

    Indicates whether Send When Log Full is Enabled or Disabled. Log Full: Send 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...

  • Page 35: System & Reboot

    Auto Reboot Configuration Reboot The Click this button to Reboot The Device Device: Auto Reboot Specify an Auto Reboot time of your device. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Administration

    Disabled. Management: Remote Specify Remote Admin Port of your device Admin Port: Use HTTPS: Indicates whether Use HTTPS is Enabled or Disabled. Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Firmware 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...

  • Page 38: Statistics

    Displays the Sent Statistics of the connection. Received Displays the Received Statistics of the connection. Total Displays the Total Packets Statistics of the connection. Packets: Total Displays the Total KByte(s) Statistics of the connection. KByte(s): Click Clear to clear all Statistics. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Indicates whether IPSec (VPN) is Enabled or Disabled. RTSP: Indicates whether RTSP is 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...

  • Page 40: Ipv4 Rules

    Indicates the name of the schedule. Schedule: Indicates the 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...
  • Page 41 Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu “Schedule” on page Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Ipv6 Rules

    Indicates the name of the schedule. Schedule: Indicates the 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...
  • Page 43 Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu “Schedule” on page Click Submit to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Port Forwarding

    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. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu “Schedule” on page Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Virtual Server

    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. Click Save to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Schedule: Indicates whether the Wi-Fi network is part of a schedule. Click on Schedule to access the schedule menu “Schedule” on page Click Done to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Website Filter

    Website Filter Table: (Max Limit: 24) Website URL/ Indicates the Website URL/Domain. Domain: Delete: Delete the selected 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...

  • Page 49: Static Routes Ipv4

    Indicates the Gateway. Metric: Indicates the Metric. Interface: Indicates the Interface. Edit: 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...
  • Page 50 Indicates the Gateway of the New Rule. Metric: Indicates the Metric of 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...

  • Page 51: Static Routes Ipv6

    Indicates the Gateway. Metric: Indicates the Metric. Interface: Indicates the Interface. Edit: 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...
  • Page 52 Indicates the Gateway of the New Rule. Metric: Indicates the Metric of 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...

  • Page 53: Dynamic Dns

    Indicates the Host Name. IPv6 Address: Indicates the IPv6 Address. Edit: Delete the 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...
  • Page 54 Indicates the Host Name of the New Rule. IPv6 Address: Indicates the 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...

  • Page 55: 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 DWR-978 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 56: Windows® 10

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on its SSID. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 57 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...

  • Page 58: Windows® 8

    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 DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 59 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...

  • Page 60: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 61 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 78 for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 62 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...

  • Page 63: Wps

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 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.
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 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...
  • Page 66 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...

  • Page 67: 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 DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. 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. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 69 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...

  • Page 70: Windows® Xp

    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...

  • Page 71: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View 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...
  • Page 72 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...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 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 74 • 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 75 • 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 DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 76 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Apply 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 DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 77: 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 public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 78: What Is 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. How does wireless work? Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 79 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. Home Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 80: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link CardBus 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 81: Wireless Modes

    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. 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...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to help protect your data from intruders. The DWR-978 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 85: Technical Specifications

    0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage Temperature -10 to 70 °C (14 to 158 °F) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Certifications CE , FCC , PTCRB, EMC, Safety , RoHS D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, as well as network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Requires subscription with a mobile Internet service provider (not included). D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Regulatory Information

    Note: The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DWR-978 User Manual...
  • Page 88 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 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...

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