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D-Link DIR-457 User Manual

Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows)

Startup Options

Version Information

Users can specify how the application should start up.

1. Click

Tools

Preferences

Startup

2. Check the box next to the desired options.

• Always ask before closing a connection.

• Always ask before exiting application.

• Enable Quick Start. (This mode runs a program in the background

to help the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager launch

quickly.)

3. Click

Apply

to save the settings and finish.

Note

: Please reset these settings when you want to install on another

PC or remove the driver.

The application version, firmware version and firmware release date can be

found by selecting

Support

About D-Link Mobile Connection Manager

Summary of Contents for myPocket DIR-457

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Page 2: ...bsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2009 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc Revision Date Description 1 0 December 10 20...

Page 3: ... Setup using D Link Connection Manager Windows 13 Manager or Web based Tool 13 Managing the 3G Connection 13 New Profile 14 Use Default Profile Preset 14 User Defined Profile 15 Establishing a Connection 15 Ending a Connection 15 Profile Management 16 Connection Management 17 Current Connection 17 Connection History 18 Usage Management 19 Usage 19 Usage Statistics 20 Text Messaging SMS 21 New Repl...

Page 4: ...0 Ending a Connection 40 Profile Management 41 Connection Management 42 Current Connection 42 Connection History 43 Usage Management 44 Statistics 44 Text Messaging SMS 45 New Reply Forward Text Message 46 Deleting a Message 46 Saving a Sender to Contacts 46 SMS Settings 47 Contact Management 48 Adding Contacts 48 Editing Contacts 49 Deleting Contacts 49 SIM Management 50 Enabling or Disabling a P...

Page 5: ...ce Information 83 Logs 84 Statistics 85 Support 86 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 87 Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows Vista 88 Configuring WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 89 Connect Using WCN 2 0 91 Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows XP 92 Configuring WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 93 Troubleshooting 95 Wireless Basics 95 What is Wireless 96 Tips 98 Networking Basics 100 Check your IP address 100 ...

Page 6: ...rview Product Overview Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 457 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Package Contents D Link DIR 457 Battery Power Adapter USB Cable Travel Case ...

Page 7: ...the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system MicroSD card Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Flock 0 7 14 or higher Opera 6 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version System Requir...

Page 8: ... L2TP and IPSec Advanced Network Filter and Firewall Features The Web based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including MAC Address Filtering Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address Firewall Configurable options used to prevent common methods of attack from the WAN User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface for 3...

Page 9: ...4 D Link DIR 457 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Power Receptor USB receptor for the supplied power adapter and power cable ...

Page 10: ... plugged into a USB port A steady RED light indicates A SIM card error or no service A blinking RED light indicates the battery is low A steady GREEN light indicates 2G Wireless service A steady BLUE light indicates 3G service Device plugged into a USB port A blinking RED light indicates the battery is charging when powered off A blinking RED GREEN BLUE light indicates the battery is charging when...

Page 11: ... DIR 457 is in 3G modem mode the device connected via the included USB cable maintains a direct 3G Internet connection Use the Connection Manager to configure the 3G connection sharing for additional wireless devices when the DIR 457 is changed to Wi Fi Router mode In Wi Fi Router mode the DIR 457 can share the 3G Internet connection with multiple Wi Fi clients Use DIR 457 to connect notebooks gam...

Page 12: ...es not used for an extended period may take longer to fully charge Always charge the battery at room temperature The battery may perform best after several full cycles of charging and discharging Store the battery uncharged in a cool dark dry place Never expose batteries to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 45 C 113 F Leaving the battery in a hot vehicle may degrade long term performance of Li...

Page 13: ... that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Buildi...

Page 14: ...ct points on the SIM card with the contact points in the SIM card compartment Product Setup Hardware Setup Installing the Battery Insert the battery by lining up the contact points on the battery with the contact points in the battery compartment The included battery lasts up to four hours Note The battery is required to power the DIR 457 Portable Router in either Wi Fi router or USB modem mode ...

Page 15: ...ll socket While charging the Power 3G network LED will flash When battery power is low the LED will flash red Charging with the USB Cable To charge the battery insert the USB cable into the Mini USB port of the DIR 457 Portable Router and the other end into a free USB port of your computer While charging the Power 3G network LED will flash When battery power is low the LED will flash red Note Both...

Page 16: ...tion Manager software will automatically start up 5 Configure your router modem settings using the Connection Manager 6 You can now use the DIR 457 Portable Router as a USB modem Note You have to install the Connection Manager software when using the DIR 457 for the first time After successful installation you can configure USB modem and Wi Fi router basic settings When the DIR 457 is used in USB ...

Page 17: ...e 1 Move the router modem selection switch to Wi Fi router mode 2 Press the power button on the DIR 457 3 You can now use the DIR 457 Portable Router as a wireless access point and connect to the router with any Wi Fi capable devices Connection Setup ROUTER MODEM ROUTER ...

Page 18: ...B Configuration The D Link Mobile Connection Manager offers an easier and simpler way and allows for both 3G and Wi Fi settings to be adjusted The following instructions will show you how to configure the 3G connection Note These settings will only take effect when you use the DIR 457 as a 3G USB modem Device Setup using D Link Connection Manager Windows Manager or Web based Tool Managing the 3G C...

Page 19: ...the steps below 1 Click the Profile button 2 Click the New button to activate the wizard which will help you create a new profile 3 Select the profile type Preconfigured Profile or User Defined Profile Click Next to continue Use Default Profile Preset 1 SelectaProfileNamefromthedrop downmenu Mostoftherequired information will be populated into the fields automatically 2 If needed fill in the Phone...

Page 20: ...ckmark Once connected you can use the mobile service network to browse the Internet send e mail send text messages and perform other tasks online If you wish to disconnect click the button again and the button will turn black to indicate you have successfully disconnected and are offline User Defined Profile 1 Fill in the Profile Name Phone Number APN User Name Password and Authorization Type 2 Cl...

Page 21: ... Note Profiles may only be edited when you are disconnected Deleting a Profile Click the Profile button Select a user defined profile and click the Delete button Click Yes to confirm the deletion Deleting All Profiles Click the Profile button Click the Delete All button Setting the Default Profile Click the Profile button Highlight the profile to use when the DIR 457 is started Click Set as Defaul...

Page 22: ...ofile Select other profiles from the drop down menu Connection Type Displays the mobile service technology that the service network uses Connection Band Displays the band of the current connection Connected Time Displays how long the current session has been active for Volume Displays the total amount of data received Rx and transmitted Tx Speed Displays the speeds for both transmitted and receive...

Page 23: ... Profile The names of the profiles used Date Time The date and time of the connection Duration The duration of the connection in hours minutes and seconds Volume The total amount of data transmitted and received Tx The total number of bytes transmitted Rx The total number of bytes received Follow the steps below to clear the Connection History 1 Click Clear All Logs to clear the logs 2 Click Yes t...

Page 24: ...e Limits can be set on how long a connection will last These limits can either be set by usage 3G GPRS connections or by time Dialup connections 1 Select Tools Preference 2 Select the Usage tab 3 Check the Limit by Data checkbox 4 Enter the desired value between 100MB and 10 000MB 5 Click Apply to save the settings ...

Page 25: ...tistics Statistics for both usage and time can be viewed from the usage menu 1 Select View Usage 2 Select either the Current Month or Previous Month tab Follow the steps below to clear the Previous month s logs 1 Select View Usage 2 Select Previous Month tab 3 Click Clear all logs 4 Click Yes to confirm ...

Page 26: ...3 Device Setup using D Link Connection Manager Windows Text Messaging SMS The DIR 457 can be used to perform all the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending receiving replying forwarding and deleting SMS ...

Page 27: ...ow 4 Enter a message to send 5 Click Send to send the message Deleting a Message Saving a Sender to Contacts 1 Click the SMS button 2 Select the messages you want to delete If you would like to delete all messages click Select All 3 Click Delete to delete the selected messages 4 Click Yes to confirm 1 Click the SMS button 2 Select a message 3 Right click on the selected message and click Save to C...

Page 28: ...ervice center number its validity period and whether to store outgoing messages within the DIR 457 Mobile Connection Manager 1 Click Tools SMS Settings 2 If needed enter the new Service Center number Choose the Validity Period from the drop down list 3 Check the box to store outgoing messages in the application 4 Click OK to save the details ...

Page 29: ...d 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Click the Add button 3 In the Add Contact window enter the contact name and telephone number 4 Click OK to add the contact 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Select the contact to edit 3 Click the Edit button 4 Modify the contacts details 5 Click OK to save the changes 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Select the contact to delete If you would like to delete all contacts cli...

Page 30: ...ton 2 Click the Export button 3 Select the destination to save the vCard s 4 Click OK to export the card s 5 After the export a message will be displayed Click OK to close 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Click the Import button 3 Select the source of the vCard s 4 Click Open to import the card s 5 After the import a message will display the import information Click OK to close ...

Page 31: ...etails regarding the IMEI Phone Number Contact Usage and SMS Usage cab be found by clicking Support About D Link Mobile Connection Manager SIM Management includes functions such as enabling disabling a PIN changing the PIN1 PIN2 codes checking SIM information adjusting the phone number viewing contacts usage and viewing SMS usage ...

Page 32: ... code protection If a PIN number has been enabled you will always be asked to enter it before accessing the D Link Mobile Connection Manager software Disable If a PIN code is no longer required you may disable it via the following steps 1 Click Tools Enable Disable PIN code Disabled 2 Enter the correct PIN code 3 Click OK to disable the PIN Note The PIN is provided by your network service provider...

Page 33: ...o close the window Warning The PIN code must be entered correctly within three tries Failure to do so will cause the SIM card to become locked Note The PIN codes cannot be changed while the DIR 457 is connected to a mobile network Unlocking a PIN Code If the PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card has been locked follow the steps below to unlock it 1 If a PIN is blocked ...

Page 34: ...0 bands 2G Only Restricts the DIR 457 to using 2G service on GPRS 850 900 1800 1900 bands Note If you accidentally configure the wrong settings go to Tools Reset Settings to Default Value To adjust the band settings follow the instructions below 1 Click the Profile button 2 Select Band tab 3 Select Automatic 3G only or 2G only 4 Click Apply and OK Profile Settings The Profile Settings page allows ...

Page 35: ...rk based on the user s account and network availability Manual Users can also use DIR 457 to get the network list and select an available network to use To manually set the network follow the steps below 1 Click the Profile button 2 Select the Network Selection tab 3 Select Manual 4 Click Search to see all available networks 5 Select a network operator and click Apply 6 Click OK to finish Note Whe...

Page 36: ...ll be transferred to voice mail Call Forward The incoming call will be forwarded to the phone number you enter into the Telephone Number text box Note The call settings query may fail if the network is busy in this case please try again later Call Settings Missed Calls 1 Select View Missed Calls 2 If the call setting is None or Send Busy Tone D Link Mobile Connection Manager AP will register the i...

Page 37: ...ask before closing a connection Always ask before exiting application Enable Quick Start This mode runs a program in the background to help the D Link Mobile Connection Manager launch quickly 3 Click Apply to save the settings and finish Note Please reset these settings when you want to install on another PC or remove the driver The application version firmware version and firmware release date ca...

Page 38: ...hen you use this device as a 3G router the Wi Fi and 3G functionalities will both be enabled You can adjust both of them under Wi Fi and Basic Settings Note These settings will only take effect when you use the DIR 457 as a 3G router To configure the Wi Fi and basic settings of your DIR 457 go to Settings Switch to Wi Fi Basic Settings To change the 3G Internet settings click the corresponding sym...

Page 39: ...s In the Wi Fi settings screen you can set the SSID Wireless Channel and Security Mode for the DIR 457 Wi Fi Settings Changing the Profile Information You can either set the Profile Information to Auto Configure or manually choose a Phone Number APN User Name Password and Authentication Type ...

Page 40: ...35 D Link DIR 457 User Manual Section 3 Device Setup using D Link Connection Manager Windows Changing the SSID To manually choose an SSID type a new name for the network in the SSID text field ...

Page 41: ...Setup using D Link Connection Manager Windows Configuring the Wireless Channel The Wireless Channel can be manually chosen 1 to 13 or set to Auto Configuring the Security Mode The Security Mode can be set to WEP 64bit WEP 128bit WPA PSK and WPA2 SPK ...

Page 42: ... Connection Manager Windows Setting the Administrator Password To change the Administrator Password click the corresponding symbol 1 For security reasons please repeat the current password 2 Next choose a new password 3 Confirm the new password Administrator Password ...

Page 43: ...etup using D Link Connection Manager Windows Device Information To display information about your device click the corresponding symbol This screen displays the Model Name the Firmware Version and the Battery status of your device Device Information ...

Page 44: ...file window Create Profile 1 Enter the Profile Name Phone Number and APN Access Point Network 2 Select the Authentication Type 3 Click Save Account if you would like to save the username and password between login sessions 4 If desired click the check box to set this as the default profile 5 Click Next to continue Profile Device Setup using D Link Connection Manager MAC OS ...

Page 45: ... default profile Once connected the icon on the right side of the window will display a green checkmark instead of a red X Once connected you can use the mobile service network to browse the Internet send e mail send text messages and perform other tasks online Note The Connect Disconnect button will be grayed out when no SIM card is present If you wish to disconnect click the Disconnect button Co...

Page 46: ... to close the Edit Profile window Note Profiles may only be edited when you are disconnected Deleting a Profile 1 Click the Profile button 2 Select a user defined profile and click the Delete button 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion Setting the Default Profile 1 Click the Profile button 2 Highlight the profile to use when the DIR 457 is started 3 Click Set as Default profile Under the Profiles i...

Page 47: ...ndow The Current Connection tab displays the following information Profile Name Displays the current profile Connection Type Displays the mobile service technology that the service network uses Connected Time Displays how long the current session has been active for Volume Displays the total amount of data received Rx and transmitted Tx Speed Displays the speeds for both transmitted and received d...

Page 48: ... Time Start The time the connection was initiated Time End The time that the connected ended Data Sent The total amount of data sent Data Received The total amount of data received Max Speed Up Down The highest recorded upload download speed for the session Average Speed Up Down The average upload download speed for the session To clear the Connection History 1 Click Clear All Logs to clear the lo...

Page 49: ...story Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window The Statistics tab displays the following information Settings You may choose to limit data collection by data or by a specified number of days in a month Click Reset to restart the data collection Click Apply to apply any changes to the settings Data Transferred and Limits Displays the total amount of data transferre...

Page 50: ...on 4 Device Setup using D Link Connection Manager MAC OS Text Messaging SMS The DIR 457 can be used to perform the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending receiving replying forwarding and deleting SMS ...

Page 51: ...to return to the New SMS window 4 Enter a message to send 5 Click Send to send the message Deleting a Message Saving a Sender to Contacts 1 Click the SMS button 2 Select the messages you want to delete 3 Click Delete to delete the selected messages 4 Click Yes to confirm 1 Click the SMS button 2 Select a message 3 Shift click on the selected message and click Save as Contact 4 In the Add Contact w...

Page 52: ...center number its validity period and whether to store outgoing messages within the DIR 457 Mobile Connection Manager 1 Click SMS Settings 2 If needed enter the new Service Center number Choose a Validity Period from the drop down list 3 Check the box to request delivery notifications or play sound effects if desired 4 Click OK to save the details ...

Page 53: ...nnection Manager MAC OS Contact Management Adding Contacts The DIR 457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card Contacts can be added edited deleted and imported 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Click the Add button 3 Click OK to add the contact Contacts ...

Page 54: ...leting Contacts Editing Contacts 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Select the contact to edit 3 Click the Edit button 4 Modify the contacts details 5 Click OK to save the changes 1 Click the Contacts button 2 Select the contact to delete 3 Click the Delete button 4 Click Yes to confirm the deletion ...

Page 55: ...le Disable PIN code Enabled 2 Enter the correct PIN code to enable 3 Click OK to enable PIN code protection If a PIN number has been enabled you will always be asked to enter it before accessing the D Link Mobile Connection Manager software Disable If a PIN code is no longer required you may disable it via the following steps 1 Click Tools Enable Disable PIN code Disabled 2 Enter the correct PIN c...

Page 56: ... close the window Warning The PIN code must be entered correctly within three tries Failure to do so will cause the SIM card to become locked Note The PIN codes cannot be changed while the DIR 457 is connected to a mobile network Unlocking a PIN Code If the PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card has been locked follow the steps below to unlock it 1 If a PIN is blocked t...

Page 57: ... Restricts the DIR 457 to using 3G service on UMTS HSUPA bands GSM GPRS EDGE Only Restricts the DIR 457 to using 2G service on GSM GPRS EDGE bands To adjust the band settings follow the instructions below 1 Click the Profile button 2 Select Band tab 3 Select Automatic UMTS HSUPA only or GSM GPRS EDGE only 4 Click Apply and OK Profile Settings The Profile Settings page allows you to manually change...

Page 58: ...tomatically select the network based on the user account and network availability Manual You may choose from the list of operators To manually set the network follow the steps below 1 Click on the Tools menu 2 Click on Network Settings 3 Select Manual 4 Click Search to see all available networks 5 Select a network operator and click Apply 6 Click OK to finish Note When the band is set to 3G Only m...

Page 59: ...ll be transferred to voice mail Call Forward The incoming call will be forwarded to the phone number you enter into the Telephone Number text box Note The call settings query may fail if the network is busy in this case please try again later Call Settings Missed Calls 1 Select View Missed Calls 2 If the call setting is None or Send Busy Tone D Link Mobile Connection Manager AP will register the i...

Page 60: ...ss network settings can be configured manually without using the connection wizards The DIR 457 web interface is used for configuration of basic device settings advanced network settings device management and status monitoring Follow the instructions below to connect to the web based management interface WEB Configuration To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Expl...

Page 61: ... web interface of the router the Setup Internet page will appear Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to Manual Internet Configuration ...

Page 62: ...Link DIR 457 User Manual Section 5 WEB Configuration Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue ...

Page 63: ...Section 5 WEB Configuration Configure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Once the router has finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 minutes to connect ...

Page 64: ...p is done This displays the Internet Service Provider ISP after 3G setup is done If you have a Personal Identification Number PIN for your 3G account enter that number here Enter the user name for your 3G Internet connection Enter the password for your 3G Internet connection Enter the dial number for your 3G service provider Choose the Authentication Protocol used Enter the Access Point Name APN f...

Page 65: ...less Connection Setup Wizard If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to Manual Wireless Connection Setup Click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button to view the Wireless Security Setup Wizard menu The Welcome menu lists the steps used for setup Click on the Next button to continue ...

Page 66: ...click the Automatically assign a network key radio button Click Next to continue Alternatively click the Manually assign a network key radio button to create your own network key or click to check the Use WPA encryption box Click Next to continue The following window appears if you selected the option to manually create your own network key Type a password that you would like to use for wireless s...

Page 67: ...ill display next to the Network Key field If you manually specified a network key the Wireless Security Password that you specified will display next to the Network Key field Click Save to finish the Security Wizard If you choose the WPA encryption option a new menu appears Enter the Network Key of 64 hexadecimal characters in the entry field This will be the WPA password required to use the DIR 4...

Page 68: ...mance WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is QoS for your wireless network Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Wireless Network Name Enable Auto Channel Selection Wireless Channel Transmission Rate WMM Enable Enable Hidden Wireless Wireless Security Enabling Hidden Mode is another way to secure your network With this option enabled no wireless clients w...

Page 69: ...ange the IP address once you click Save Settings you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to wireless clients If checked your computers will use the router for DNS relay Router ...

Page 70: ... about the LAN devices that are currently being leased IP addresses Enter the computer name or select a computer name from the drop down menu on the right hand side and click Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device Enter the MAC address of the computer or device DHCP Reservations List Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients Computer Name IP Address MAC Address When you have finish...

Page 71: ... time as the D Link Internet time server Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D Link Internet time server immediately To manually input the time use the drop down menus to enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second Time Zone Enable Daylight Saving Sync your Computer s Time Settings Automatic Time and Date Configuration NTP Server Used Set the Time...

Page 72: ...ext to the Private Port and Public Port fields The private and public ports are usually the same The private ports are the ports being used by the application on the computer within your local network and the public ports are the ports seen from the Internet side Use the drop down menu to select whether TCP UDP or Any types of traffic are being used for the port forwarding rule Select a schedule f...

Page 73: ...t Accept Reject or Disable from the drop down menu Enter the MAC address you would like to filter MAC Address Filter MAC Address Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by manually entering their MAC addresses from accessing the Network ...

Page 74: ...or click the New Schedule button to configure a new schedule MAC Address Destination Port Traffic Type Action Schedule Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can add a MAC address of any clients and allow or deny access When you have finished configuring the above settings click to check the boxes...

Page 75: ...TP Telnet and Ping from the WAN are not enabled by default If these are enabled these services will be unavailable from the WAN Enable WAN to LAN Firewall DMZ Host Schedule Firewall Rules Firewall DMZ A firewall protects your network from intrusion and other malicious actions from the public Internet or WAN The D Link DIR 457 offers a Firewall type functionality It might be desirable disable firew...

Page 76: ... 457 uses the Samba protocol for network file sharing In order to use this feature a micro SD memory card must first be installed and formatted on the DIR 457 The Share Folder on the DIR 457 functions in a way similar to a shared folder on a Network Attached Storage device or on a Networked Computer in the LAN Note Any files in the Share Folder can be read written by other wireless clients connect...

Page 77: ...e router in the URL input text box DIR 457 or 192 168 0 1 you can enter default Storage Server name or user configured name For accessing the shared folder in the router using Windows XP or Windows Vista you can choose one of following methods to read or write the shared files Note If prompted for the username and password please keep the password field blank to log in ...

Page 78: ...y the Storage Server name or the IP address of the router in the URL input text box DIR 457 or 192 168 0 1 you can enter default Storage Server name or user configured name Note If an Internet Security warning pops up please click Allow If prompted for the username and password please keep the password field blank to log in ...

Page 79: ...ter using Mac OS X follow these steps to read or write the shared files Mac OS Step 1 Open the Finder window Step 2 To bring up a server connection window hit the Apple key and the K key together You will then be prompted to enter a server address Enter smb DIR 457 or smb 192 168 0 1 and click Connect ...

Page 80: ... 5 WEB Configuration Step 3 Next you will be prompted for the username and password You can keep the password field blank to log in Step 4 You will be prompted Select the volume you want to mount on DIR 457 Select mydisk and then click OK ...

Page 81: ... allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Check the Wireless Enhance Mode box to enable the router to forward all multicast streams from the Internet to the wireless station using a unicast stream This feature helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for wireless users UPnP Multicast Streams Advanced Network Click the Save Settings button at the top or botto...

Page 82: ...he remote Internet host Enter the remote IP address from which the administrator logs in when remote management is enabled The port number used to access the DIR 457 Check this to enable remote device management via Telnet Enter the remote IP address from which the administrator logs in when remote Telnet management is enabled Admin Password Enable Remote Management Remote Control IP Addres Port E...

Page 83: ...tion settings Then click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the router Click the Restore Device button to restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router configuratio...

Page 84: ...e on your hard drive Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade Current Firmware Information Firmware Upgrade Firmware Update You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update Click on the Check Now button or go to the D Link support site for firm...

Page 85: ...ugh internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained The Logs option allows you to view the router logs You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log files to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility Clic...

Page 86: ...ord for your DDNS account This is to test if the DDNS account is valid for use Enable DDNS Server Address Host Name User Account Password DDNS Account Testing DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynam...

Page 87: ...ys or All Week to include every day Check All Day 24hrs or use the Start Time and End Time fields to specify the start and end time for your schedule The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Schedule Rules List Schedules ...

Page 88: ...address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router The connection status is displayed along with Connect and Disconnect buttons used to connect or disconnect the Internet connection Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays the 3G network information battery status and 3G s...

Page 89: ...ck the button to link to log settings and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in its internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained The Logs option allows you to view the router logs You can define what types of ev...

Page 90: ...Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 457 on the Internet LAN and Wireless connections The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 91: ...86 D Link DIR 457 User Manual Section 5 WEB Configuration Support Click on the links in the Help menu for a brief description of the of the configuration menus ...

Page 92: ...order to use this method you must know the wireless client s 8 digit PIN and click Connect After the connection is established the web menu returns to the Manual Wireless Connection Setup page Push Button To use the Push Button method click on the Virtual Push Button then press the WPS connection button on the wireless client that is trying to connect or follow the instructions included with the W...

Page 93: ...he Windows Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network dlink_DIR 457 and click the Connec...

Page 94: ...ore configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network dlink_DIR 457 and click Connect 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 ...

Page 95: ...ity key or passphrase that is on your DIR 457 router and click Connect 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 on the wireless router ...

Page 96: ...onfigured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup window Use the Current PIN that is displayed in the PIN Settings section of Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup win...

Page 97: ...tility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network dlink_DIR 457 and click the Connect butt...

Page 98: ...onfiguring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network dlink_DIR 457 and click Connect 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 ...

Page 99: ... will appear Enter the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK WPA2 PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the DIR 457 router ...

Page 100: ...ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping pe...

Page 101: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 102: ...nes laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries 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 Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check e mail instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 103: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 104: ...Basics Security Don t let you next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up ...

Page 105: ...P address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall ...

Page 106: ... represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 107: ...er Status Signal Status Power Adapter DC 5V 1A Power Consumption 2 5 Watts Battery Voltage 3 7V Capacity 1330mAh Dimension 52mm x 37mm x 6 7mm SIM Card Slot Push Push Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Safety Emissions CE Class B Dimensions 110mm x 65mm x 13 6mm Weight 75g without battery Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 8...

Page 108: ...s is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures IMPORTANT NOTE This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body ...

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