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D-Link DI-808HV User Guide

Summary

The DI-808HV is an 8-Port Broadband VPN Router designed for users needing to share high-speed cable or DSL internet connections across multiple wired devices. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring your network, ensuring smooth connectivity from your modem to all linked computers. Whether you are connecting a new home office or expanding your existing LAN setup, the manual walks through physical plug-in procedures, initial web access settings, and necessary network configuration details, making professional broadband management simple for any user.

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This product can be set up using

DI-808HV

any current web browser, i.e.,

Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape 8-Port Broadband

Navigator 6.2.3.

VPN Router

1. Thank you for purchasing this Router to share your high-speed Internet connection with other computers. To share high-speed Broadband access, you must have either an Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem with an established Internet account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2. It is best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuring the DI-808HV. The DI-808HV acts as a DHCP server and will assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. See Appendix at the end of this Quick Installation Guide or the Manual on the CD-ROM for setting each network adapter to automatically obtain an IP address. Check Your Package Contents

DI-808HV 8-Port Broadband VPN Router

CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)

Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable

Using a power supply

5V DC Power Adapter

with a different voltage rating will damage this product and void the warranty

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and

specifications subject to change without notice. DI-808HV. 09192003

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Page 1 This product can be set up using DI-808HV any current web browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape 8-Port Broadband Navigator 6.2.3. VPN Router 1. Thank you for purchasing this Router to share y...
Page 2 Connecting The DI-808HV 8-Port Broad- band VPN Router To Your Network A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DI-808HV and then plug the other end of the power ada...
Page 3 Restart Your Computer Connecting Additional Computers To The DI-808HV Using additional Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the b...
Page 4 When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this: Using The Setup Wizard Open your Web browser and type “http://192.168.0.1” into ...
Page 5 The Setup Wizard (continued) Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear. Click Run Wizard You will see the following screens Click Next Set up your new password. You have the option to estab...
Page 6 The Setup Wizard (continued) Choose your time zone from the drop down list. Click Next A this point, the setup wizard will try to auto-detect your Internet connection type. If you have a Dynamic IP Ad...
Page 7 The Setup Wizard (continued) If you selected Dynamic IP Address, this screen will appear: (Used mainly for Cable Internet service.) Click the “Clone MAC Address” button to automatically copy the MAC a...
Page 8 The Setup Wizard (continued) If your ISP uses PPPo E (Point-to- Point Protocol over Ethernet), and this option is selected, then this screen will appear (Used mainly for DSL Internet service): Please ...
Page 9 Your Setup is Complete! Click Restart Test Internet Connection. You will be returned to the Home tab. Click to Exit Relaunch your Web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator), to link t...
Page 10 APPENDIX (continued) To connect to the network, make sure the network adapter in your computer is configured properly. Here’s how to configure the network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically...
Page 11 For Apple Macintosh OS X: Go to the Apple Menu, click on System Preferences and Select Network Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the show pull down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure p...
Page 12 Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the du...

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Brand D-Link
Pages 12
File Size 2.96 MB
Published May 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of power adapter must I use for the DI-808HV?

You must use a 5V DC Power Adapter; using a different voltage rating will damage this product and void the warranty.

How do I initially connect the router to my cable or DSL modem?

Power on the DI-808HV while the modem is off, connecting an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN PORT.

What kind of Ethernet cables can be used in the LAN Ports?

The LAN Ports are Auto MDI/MDIX, so you can use either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable.

Which IP address should I type into my browser for setup?

Open your web browser and navigate to http://192.168.0.1. Use 'admin' as the username and leave the password blank.