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Summary of Contents for DIR-450 - 3G Mobile Router Wireless

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Page 2: ...l Server 22 Port Forwarding Rules 23 Application Rules 24 Network Filter 25 Website Filter 26 Firewall Settings 27 Advanced Wireless Settings 28 Advanced Network Settings 29 Administrator Login Name 3...

Page 3: ...nfigure WPA PSK 52 Troubleshooting 54 Wireless Basics 56 What is Wireless 57 Tips 59 Wireless Modes 60 Networking Basics 61 Check your IP address 61 Statically Assign an IP address 62 Technical Specif...

Page 4: ...ows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6 0 and above for configuration Product Overview Package C...

Page 5: ...about anywhere within your wireless broadband network This router is extremely useful in situations where a wired broadband connection is not available Quickly set up a Wi Fi hotspot and provide your...

Page 6: ...ateful Packet Inspection TCP Connection state sequence number validation Virtual Server Virtual Server is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services Port Triggering Special Applications suppo...

Page 7: ...pgrade Current Time Daylight savings adjustment Configuration Save Restore Remote management Device Manager WIRELESS FEATURES SuperG Turbo 108 Mbps modes Wireless Security WEP 64 128 bit WPA WPA2 WPA...

Page 8: ...default settings Receptor for the Power Adapter These ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet enabled computers These are Auto MDI MDIX ports Internet EVDO Card Slot Use t...

Page 9: ...s data transmission Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission Status LED A blinking blue light indic...

Page 10: ...he antenna a Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper b Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit c Once secured position the antenna upward at its connecting joint T...

Page 11: ...er into a wall outlet or power strip a The Power LED will turn ON to indicate power has been applied b Other LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the DIR 450 Mobile Router performs initialization and Interne...

Page 12: ...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 str...

Page 13: ...figuration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Enter the user na...

Page 14: ...DIR 450 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard...

Page 15: ...xt 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 Select the ISP Card from the drop down list and then...

Page 16: ...ation Enter your WWAN user name password and server information If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting cl...

Page 17: ...rmation Enter the name of your network server optional The default is 99 1 This field should not be altered except when required by your service provider The WAN EVDO fields may not be necessary for y...

Page 18: ...mode only operates in Channel 6 Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802 11g network Super G is backwards compatible to standard 8...

Page 19: ...s If you have both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients uncheck the box Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 450 If this option is che...

Page 20: ...s once you click Apply 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 Dom...

Page 21: ...namic Host Control Protocol The DIR 450 has a built in DHCP server The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN private network Be sure to set your computers to...

Page 22: ...fields automatically Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to You may select a computer from the drop down menu and click Enter the por...

Page 23: ...e fields automatically Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to You may select a computer from the drop down menu and click Enter the r...

Page 24: ...plications makes some of these applications work with the DIR 450 Check the box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule This is the port used to trigger the application It can be either a single...

Page 25: ...the MAC address on a computer please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filter MAC Add...

Page 26: ...tries Configure Website Filter Website URL Domain Clear the List Below URL and domain blocking are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain A URL is a speciall...

Page 27: ...able L2TP Passthrough Enable IPSec Passthrough Firewall Settings This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host and to enable VPN passthrough If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applicat...

Page 28: ...nted before transmission 2346 is the default setting Delivery Traffic Indication Message 3 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast...

Page 29: ...equipment software and peripherals Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR 450 to respond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the WAN port...

Page 30: ...er that has access to the mobile router If you input an asterisk into this field then any computer will be able to access the router Putting an asterisk into this field would present a security risk a...

Page 31: ...work Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers Check Enable NTP Server and then enter a NTP server IP address or URL To manually input the time enter the values in...

Page 32: ...e to find a previously save file of configuration settings Then click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to th...

Page 33: ...he firmware update on your hard drive Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade Firmware Upgrade Browse You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to us...

Page 34: ...name linked to a changing IP Address Check the box to enable DDNS Select your DDNS provider from the drop down menu Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider Enter the Us...

Page 35: ...n be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens shorts swaps and impedance mismatch This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubl...

Page 36: ...Manual Section 3 Configuration Schedules Enter a name for your new schedule Select a day a range of days or all week to include every day Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your sc...

Page 37: ...option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools Email Settings screen Refer to page 39 Click to save the router logs to your hard drive Check System Activity to...

Page 38: ...hat will be used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP Enable Logging to Syslog Server Syslog Server IP Ad...

Page 39: ...s for sending email If your SMTP server requires authentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending email Enter the password as...

Page 40: ...IR 450 It will display the LAN WAN and Wireless information Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the connection type signal strength and IP settings of th...

Page 41: ...k DIR 450 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Log First Page Last Page Previous Next Clear View the first page of the log View the last page of the log View the previous page View the next page Clear...

Page 42: ...you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 450 on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted The wireless client table displays a list of...

Page 43: ...43 D Link DIR 450 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support...

Page 44: ...less network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create Wh...

Page 45: ...rity Mode select Enable WEP Security 3 Next to Authentication select Open or Shared Key 4 Select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Key Type s...

Page 46: ...uthentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more...

Page 47: ...Security Mode select Enable WPA Personal Security or Enable WPA2 Personal Security 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Passphrase enter a key passphras...

Page 48: ...ing the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Personal Security or Enable WPA2 Personal Security 3 Next to Cipher M...

Page 49: ...a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Ne...

Page 50: ...ring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Op...

Page 51: ...twork Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that...

Page 52: ...guring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1...

Page 53: ...etwork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA 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 set...

Page 54: ...ust be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Netscape 8 or higher...

Page 55: ...is should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try acce...

Page 56: ...less 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 people to wo...

Page 57: ...ta 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 Ther...

Page 58: ...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 offic...

Page 59: ...ask 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...

Page 60: ...ireless clients will connect to an access point or mobile router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as...

Page 61: ...n In the run box type cmd and click OK 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...

Page 62: ...ep 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...

Page 63: ...36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 2Mbp...

Page 64: ...nsions L 5 6 142mm W 4 3 109mm H 1 2 inches 31mm Weight 7 8 oz 0 22kg Warranty 1 Year Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Ne...

Page 65: ...m of the router e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently as...

Page 66: ...r this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid...

Page 67: ...ee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software f...

Page 68: ...return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not...

Page 69: ...SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO...

Page 70: ...rence by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different...

Page 71: ...that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulat...

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Page 73: ...rge for this service if you wish that you receive source code or can get it if you want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs and that you know you can do these...

Page 74: ...addressed as you Activities other than copying distribution and modification are not covered by this License they are outside its scope The act of running the Program is not restricted and the output...

Page 75: ...extend to the entire whole and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it Thus it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you...

Page 76: ...Program or its derivative works These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License Therefore by modifying or distributing the Program or any work based on the Program you indicate...

Page 77: ...t to the present version but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License wh...

Page 78: ...LE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING R...

Page 79: ...k DIR 450 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 2 May 1 2007 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Regis...

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