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Step 1 – Connect the router ​

First, connect the router to the power supply and then connect it to your device.

Wi-Fi ​

Once your router has booted up, you can connect to the Wi-Fi network. This does not yet establish an internet connection, but it does allow you to configure the router. The network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password can usually be found on the back of the device.

💡 Tip: If you cannot connect, check that you are using the correct password and that the router has started up completely (check the indicator lights).

LAN ​

Alternatively, you can connect your device directly to the router using a network cable. Simply connect a free LAN port on the router to the network interface of your device. The connection is usually established automatically.

💡 Tip: If you encounter problems, try a different cable or a different LAN port on the router.

Step 2 – Open the configuration page ​

Start a web browser and open your router's configuration interface.
To do this, go to http://dlinkrouter.local. Then navigate to the menu items SETUP → INTERNET.

⚠️ Note: If the page does not open:

  • Ensure that you are connected to the router (via LAN or Wi-Fi).
  • Alternatively, try the address http://192.168.0.1.
  • If it still does not work, restart the router and your device.

Step 3 – Select manual configuration ​

Select the Manual Configure option in the web interface.

Dlink Start

Step 4 – Set connection type ​

Now specify how the router should establish the Internet connection.
Change the setting from Dynamic IP (DHCP) to Static IP.

Dlink Static IP

Step 5 – Enter network settings ​

Now comes the most important step:
Enter the IP address, subnet mask and DNS servers that were sent to you by email.

⚠️ Important: Please do not use the data from the screenshot! Only use the information sent to you.

Dlink IP Entered

💡 Tip: If you are unsure, copy the values directly from the email to avoid typing errors.

Step 6 – Configure Wi-Fi ​

Finally, set up your Wi-Fi. Pay particular attention to the following:

  • Secure encryption: Use at least WPA2, or better still WPA3 if available.
  • Strong password: Choose a long and complex password to protect your network.
  • Unique Wi-Fi name (SSID): Avoid standard names and use a unique name.

Dlink Wifi

Step 7 – Connect the router to your home network ​

Finally, apply all settings and connect the router to the network connection in your room: Plug one end of a network cable into the WAN socket on the router and the other end into the LAN socket on the wall.

💡 Tip: The WAN port on the router is often colour-coded or labelled “Internet”.