D-Link DIR-X1860 Setup

DIR-X1860 is yet another Wi-Fi-6 capable wireless router from D-Link. With features like MU-MIMO, boosted bandwidth speeds, and more, this router has emerged as a preferred choice for many. If you have purchased a new D-Link DIR-X1860 wireless router for yourself, the next step includes learning about the D-Link DIR-X1860 setup process. This blog is intended to provide information on the D-Link DIR-X1860 setup process. If you were looking for the same online, the information contained in this blog is what you need to follow next.

The D-Link DIR-X1860 setup process

Things to know

The first thing to know when setting up a wireless router is how to finalize the placement spot. Make sure you learn how to connect the MODEM to the router and connect the former
to the DSL line yourself. If you need help with the same, approach someone who is knowledgeable and holds sufficient expertise in the field. You can reach out to our tech help team anytime.
To set up the DIR-X1860 router, make sure you have internet access. You can use the computer that was last used to access the internet. If you have a device that works as a MODEM and router at the same time, you’ll need to set it at “Bridge Mode”, so it can connect to the internet seamlessly. On the other hand, if your internet connection is DSL and you are using PPPoE type, make sure you do not have the software like Win PoET, BroadJump or EnterNet 300 installed on your computer system.

Beginning with the D-Link DIR-X1860 setup

Your D-Link router can be set up in several ways. Here are some of the commonly used methods:

Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App

Using the online setup wizard

Setup using the D-Link Wi-Fi App

The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows users to install and configure their routers using smartphones, conveniently. You can download the D-Link Wi-Fi app from your device respective app store. If you have already downloaded the same, you will need to ensure that it is on the latest version.

Firstly, you have downloaded the latest version of the app, launch it on your smartphone.
Then on the home screen of the app interface, click on the “Install New Device” button.
On the next screen, click on “Scan the QR Code” to scan the code located on the installation card. If you want, you can also proceed using the “Continue without scanning” button.
Then select the Router option from the next window and select the model number i.e. DIR- X1560 from the list of models. Click on the Next button to continue.

Now follow the on-screen instructions step-by-step to complete the D-Link DIR-X1860 setup process. Once finished, you can begin accessing the internet seamlessly.

Setup using the online D-Link setup wizard

Another way you can begin accessing the internet using your D-Link router is configuring it using the online setup wizard. The wizard can help you set up the device in no time. Here are the steps you can follow:

Firstly open your web browser and type the http://dlinkrouter.local web address in the address bar. Alternatively, you can also use the default IP address of the router i.e 192.168.0.1.
If this is your first time logging in to the page and there’s no connection between the devices, you can login using the password shown on the device label or the Quick Installation Guide.
Next on the start screen, agree to the terms of use and the privacy policy before proceeding.
Then follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the internet. Click on the Next button to proceed.
As well as the router will now detect the internet connection type. If it does not, automatically, a list of connection types to choose from, will be displayed on the screen. You can now select your Internet connection type. You can obtain this information from your ISP.
Once selected, click on the Next button to proceed further.
If the router detects or you select PPPoE, type the username and the password in the respective fields. If you do not have this information, you can contact your ISP. Click on the Next button to continue.
Or, if you have selected Static as the connection type, you’ll be required to enter the IP and DNS settings. You can get this information from your ISP. Once entered, click on the Next button.
You will next need to define SSID and a strong password for your D-Link router network. Once done, you can save the changes and restart the device. Once restarted, you can begin accessing the internet seamlessly.