D-Link DIR-X1560 Setup
D-Link DIR-X1560 is a Wi-Fi-6 capable wireless router. With a host of features available within the router, you’ll be able to enjoy seamless internet. If you have purchased a new D- Link 1560 router for your home or office, here is what you need to know about the D-Link DIR- 1560 setup process.
Prerequisites for the D-Link router setup
The placement of the wireless router is an important factor while installing the same. Make
sure you configure your router with the computer that was last connected to the internet.
Make sure you are connected to the internet before connecting the devices.
Furthermore, if your internet service provider has provided you with a MODEM and router
combo, you will need to set it to bridge mode so the router can work seamlessly with the
other hardware.
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any such
software such as Win PoET, BroadJump or EnterNet 300. These software prevent you from
connecting to the internet and may cause trouble in the long term.
Ways you can setup your D-Link DIR-X1560 router
There are several ways you can set up your D-Link router. Some of them are listed here:
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App
Using the Hardware Setup
Using the D-Link setup wizard
Using the manual setup
Here, we will discuss the steps for setup using the D-Link Wi-Fi App and the D-Link setup wizard.
Setup using D-Link Wi-Fi app
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and configure your router using your smartphone,
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.
Once you have downloaded the latest version of the app, launch it on your smartphone.
- 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.
- 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.
You will now need to follow the on-screen instructions to set up your router. Once done, click on the Save button and you can start using the network.
Setup using the D-Link setup wizard
The D-Link setup wizard can help you set your device up and running in no time and start
using the internet seamlessly.
- 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.
- On the start screen, agree to the terms of use and the privacy policy before proceeding.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the internet. Click on the Next button to proceed.
- 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.
Now, simply follow the on-screen instructions to setup your router using the D-Link wireless setup wizard.