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1. D Link DWR 921 User Manual 71 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 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 Open Network Connections Change Windows Firewall settings Repair View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would Wireless Network Connection 6 like to connect to and click Connect e Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 3 Set up a wireless network ase Test for a home or small office Unsecured wireless network all Related Tasks e ieina GD Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network aall networking gnlestet Security enabled wireless network all J testi Kg nana Be Change advanced aaa Bs W Security enabled wireless network I This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect D Link DWR 921 User Manual 72 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will
2. Rogsta 2e UNCONFIGURED Cser B Pugh Button aa me Gm L save setings Don t Save Sete D Link DWR 921 User Manual 29 Section 3 Configuration WPS Select whether you would like to enable or disable WPS features WPS Enable Disable AP PIN 48757751 AP PIN also known as If you use Windows 7 s Connect to a network wizard to do IGE ee WPS PIN initial configuration of the router you will need to enter the ice ecsie J WPS PIN AP PIN into the wizard when prompted The factory Ching Heinad m default WPS PIN AP PIN is printed on a label located on the WpS status Te bottom of the router You can click the Generate New PIN saveSettings GDonitSave setings button to change it to a randomly generated PIN Config Mode Select whether the WPS config mode should be set to Registrar or Enrollee In most cases this should be set to Registrar so that you can use WPS to connect new wireless clients Config Status If this is set to CONFIGURED the router will be marked as already configured to computers that try to use WPS configuration such as Windows 7 s Connect to a network wizard You can click the Release button to change the status to UNCONFIGURED to allow for WPS configuration of the router If this is set to UNCONFIGURED you can click the Set button to change the status to CONFIGURED to block WPS configuration of the router Config Method This lets you choose whether to u
3. Here you can select whether to Allow or Deny all incoming traffic except for traffic that matches the listed rules This identifies the rule Specify the local IP address and then specify the port after the colon Specify the remote IP address and then the port after the colon Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule Specify the schedule rule number Go back to the previous filter page Advance to the next filter page D Link DWR 921 User Manual 42 Section 3 Configuration SNMP SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DWR 921 The DWR 921 supports SNMP v1 and v2c After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes SNMP SNMP Local Select whether to Enable or Disable local SNMP administration BI Sect tate reser Protocol SINY fr meopoert pry Geist Cea SNMP Remote Select whether to Enable or Disable remote SNMP prape O mee ost administration cat commune a Get Community Enter the password public in this field to allow read only i wa access to network administration using SNMP You can view a the network but no configuration is possible with this setting Set Community Enter the password private in this field to enable read write access to the network using SNMP IP 1
4. MHA MAC Address 94 09 B2 FC7F IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN MAC Address 94 C9 B2E2 FO7F Wireless Enabind SSID dink DWR 921 Security Auto Mone Channel 11 802 11 Mode 3 G N Maxed LAN COMPUTERS 1P Address MAC 192 158 0 50 00 19 9943 71 1E WIRELESS D Link DWR 921 User Manual 56 Section 3 Configuration Log Here you can view and download the system log Previous Next First Page Last Page Refresh Download Clear Logs Link To Log Settings Click this button to go to the previous page of the log Click this button to go to the next page of the log Click this button to skip to the first page of the log Click this button to skip to the last page of the log Click this button to refresh the system log Click this button to download the current system log to your computer Click this button to clear the system log Click this button for a link that goes to the Log Settings page D Link DWR 921 User Manual SUPPORT fui DEVIC o View tog dephiys the actmt s eccurmg on the dence Page 1 2 Log Number 18 Liet _trnvece Lierac sates _comnoss Loest lese SYSTEM LOG Sep 16 20 27 56 Sep 16 20 18 00 Sep 16 20 18 00 Sep 16 20 28 00 Sep 16 20 58 07 Sap 16 20 18 10 Sep 16 20 18 14 Sep 16 20 15 14 Sap 16 20 18 15 Sap 16 20 18 10 Sep 16 20 18 16 Sap 16 20 28 17 Sap 16 20 18 19
5. oe how to configure these different connection types Une section pvt Bort atin ie hee we ection Nae lectan type to choose frome Static 1P DHCP PPPoE PPTP L2TP and 3G 46 T you are unsure of your commecton method please contact your Intemet Serve Provider Kote If veng tha PPPOE cation you wil nead to ramowe or disable any PPPOE dent software on your commuters Host Name Ifthe Internet Host you are using for the Auto Backup feature o ee requires you to enter a Host Name enter it here In most cases jf you may leave this blank A ai ma Auto Backup When this box is checked the router will switch over to a veer mpat an P aro on te arom 3G 4G connection if the Internet Host specified below is unreachable Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server optional isco bytes MTU defauk 1500 Internet Host Enter an IP address for the router to use to check if it is a TER Ei connected to the Internet If Auto Backup is enabled and the Camina iea IP address cannot be reached the router will switch over to a 3G 4G connection D Link DWR 921 User Manual 12 Section 3 Configuration Static IP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP assigns you a static IP address After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU MAC Address Enter the IP address assigned to your netwo
6. Configuration Advanced The ADVANCED pages allow you to configure the more advanced settings of the router such as Virtual Server Port Forwarding MAC and URL filtering and advanced wireless and network settings To view the Advanced configuration pages click on ADVANCED at the top of the screen Virtual Server The device can be configured as a virtual server so that users can access services such as Web or FTP via the public WAN IP address of the router You can also allow the settings to run on a specified schedule The Virtual Server function is also known as Port Forwarding After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Well known Services This contains a list of pre defined services You can select a service select a rule ID then click the Copy to button to copy the default settings for that service to the specified rule ID i id Les wae tensa hace Puce ON sat cate seas lista ID Specifies which rule to copy the selected Well known service a settings to when you click the Copy to button tin eos stl Usa schedula rule AlWsAYS ON x VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST Use schedule rule Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID when you click the Copy to button You may select Always On or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and Psia edit schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 _ D Link DWR 921 User Manual 35 Section 3
7. Sep 16 20 28 19 Sap 16 20 28 20 i Wood started BusySox 2 3 2 2012 04 09 15 21 58 cr syslog Unable to opan jvae run uthcod teases for reading udhepd 1093 udhend v0 9 9 pre started udhicpd 1092 Unable to open var ret udhepd leases for feeding Commander NE NAT Server commander Start UPNP Daemon commander STOP WANTYPE Dynamic IP Acdrass commander START WANTYPE Dynamic IP Address uehene 2172 udhepe v0 9 9 pre started Pt Starting pid 2201 console dew ttySt fon ash aana Laasa nf 172 17 5 131 obtanad Izara trma commander Synchronization Tine Fa Syster woud re syne tater commander Restart UPNP Daemon commander WAN IP amp changed and GRE tunne need fester commanders Man WAN status changac 57 Section 3 Configuration Statistics Here you can view the packets transmitted and received by your router for both the WAN and LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted Click the Refresh button to refresh the WAN statistics SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints DEVICE INFO WIRELESS LOGOUT Internet Online D Link DWR 921 User Manual Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit packets passing through the device e This is a summary o er of packets initialized WAN STATISTICS INFORMATION 395173674 381673 56653 Inbound Outbound 26541068 212624 0 58 Section 3 Configuration Wireless
8. contact your Internet S bucP Connection Dynamic IP Address Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address Most Cable Modems Service Provider ISP use this type of connection Username Password Connection PPPoE Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL k N modems use this type of ener Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard O Usemame Password Connection PPTP Username Password Connection L2TP L2TP dient Note The DWR 921 has a WAN Failover feature that allows the router to switch to a 3G 4G 36 46 connection 36 46 connection if the WAN connection is down or unavailable To configure this feature state 1 address connection Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be please refer to Internet Connection on page 12 ar D Link DWR 921 User Manual 10 Section 3 Configuration The subsequent configuration pages will differ depending on the selection you make on this page DHCP Connection Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address Most cable modems use Dynamic IP Address this type of connection Seef Dynamic IP DHCP on page 14 for information about how to configure this type of connection Username Password Choose this option if yo
9. up Password that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial up Fill in with the same password in Password field Choose Always on when you want to establish L2TP connection all the time Choose Connect on demand the device will establish L2TP connection when local users want to surf Internet and disconnect if no traffic after time period of Maximum Idle Time The time of no activity to disconnect your L2TP session Set it to 0 or choose Always on to disable this feature D Link DWR 921 User Manual L2TP Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway IP Address L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time O Dynamic P Static 1P Always on Connect on demand seconds Section 3 Configuration 3G 4G Choose this Internet connection if you already use a SIM card for 3G 4G Internet service from your mobile service company The fields here may not be necessary for your connection The information on this page should only be used if required by your service provider After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Prefer Service Type Account Profile Name Country Telecom Username Password Dialed Number Authentication APN Pin Code Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Choose whether the DWR 921 should only use
10. 8 4 or higher e e Firefox 1 5 or higher e Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible If the computer is turned off the link light may not be on e Disable any internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate Norton Personal Firewall and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it D Link DWR 921 User Manual 74 Section 5 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings e Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click the button to restore the settings to their defaults e Click the Connection tab and set the dial up option to Never Dial a Connection Click the LAN Settings button Make sure nothing is checked Click OK e Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults Click OK three times e Close your web browser if open and open it e Access the web management Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D Link router in the address bar This should open the login page for your the web management e If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the
11. 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 called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the picture the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries D Link DWR 921 User Manual 77 Appendix A Wireless Basics Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that
12. Configuration VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST ID This identifies the rule Service Ports Enter the public port s you want to open Server IP Port Enter the IP address and port of the computer on your local network that you want to forward the Service Ports to Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule Schedule Rule Specify the schedule rule number To create schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 D Link DWR 921 User Manual VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST Enable Schedule Rule ID Service Ports 1 5001 2 3 4 Server IP Port 192 168 0 50 5001 K 36 Section 3 Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing and Internet telephony among others These applications may have difficulty working through NAT Network Address Translation Application Rules allow some of these applications to work with the DWR 921 by opening ports after detecting traffic being sent through a trigger port After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Popular Applications ID Trigger Incoming Ports Enable Select from a list of popular applications You can select a service select a rule ID then click the Copy to button to copy the default settings for that service to the specified rule ID Specifies which rule to copy the selected Popular application settings to
13. MAC Address Control cii Wireless and wired dents with C checked can connect Connection control to th and alow e unspnctind MAC ad Association Control Wireless clients with A selected can associate to the wireless LAN and allow deny connections from unspecified MAC addresses Mireles Chants w ne wecked Classodation control yoreless LAN md a a m unspedted wa sarees to assocate DHCP dients select one I Gnt 0 a MAC FILTERING RULES MAC FILTERING RULES l E 4 a fla ID This identifies the rule z AS MAC Address Specify the MAC Address of the computer to be filtered IP Address Specify the last section of the IP address Wake On LAN Click Trigger to configure Wake On LAN C If this box is ticked the rule will follow the connection control setting specified in MAC filtering settings specified above If this box is ticked the rule will follow the association control A setting specified in MAC filtering settings specified above D Link DWR 921 User Manual 39 Section 3 Configuration URL Filter URL Filter allows you to set up a list of websites that will be blocked from users on your network After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes URL Filtering Select this box to enable URL Filtering URL FILTERING RULES o URL Blockng wil block LAN computars to connect to pre defined Wabstes CSsessertnas_ Dont save setang ID This
14. NTP Server Used s H Tick the Automatically synchronize with Internet time server checkbox to allow the router to use an NTP server to update the router s internal clock NTP Server Used Enter an NTP server to use for time synchronization or use the dropdown box to select one Click the Update Now button to synchronize the time with the NTP server D Link DWR 921 User Manual 48 Section 3 Configuration Syslog The DWR 921 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router You may send these logs to a syslog server on your network After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable Logging to Syslog Tick this checkbox to send the router logs to a syslog server Server Syslog Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the syslog server that the router will Ta Seton elie song et gen ing E send the logs to prey Ses Deiaeeei Enable Logging To Syslog Server D Link DWR 921 User Manual 49 Section 3 Configuration E mail Settings E mail Settings allow you to send the system log files router alert messages and firmware update notifications to an e mail address After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable E mail When this option is enabled router activity logs will be Notification e mailed to the specified e mail address SMTP Sever IP and Port Enter the SMTP server IP address the router will use to send Sand sam i
15. Ping Enable El Enable V Enable E Enable Save Settings Don t Save Settings 20 Section 3 Configuration Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Keep Alive Bridge Ethernet Ports Roaming DNS Check NAT Disable Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default va ue Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Prefer Service Type AutoMode wv Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default aio EA ls un ania X value Telecom Vodafone v 3G Network WCDMA HSPA X Select Disable or Use Ping depending on the settings required eee ae by your ISP If you select Use Ping set the ping interval and the cena lapie IP address to ping Verify Password optional Dialed Number Authentication Auto v Activate this feature to use the Ethernet WAN port as an pan additional LAN port Pin Code Reconnect Mode Auto Manual x Maximum Idle Time 300 seconds Enabling this option will allow you to connect when roaming TEREA Secondary DNS Server Note Roaming connections may incur additional fees from Keep Alve Disable Use Ping your service provider Se M Ebi Roaming Enable DNS check V Enable Enabling this will send periodic DNS checks to make sure your NAT disable E Enable connection is alive and if the check fails it will restart your 3G connection to resume connectivity _
16. appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network test1 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then dick Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails Pareiko please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK passphrase must be Confirm network key exactly the same as on the wireless router Cees D Link DWR 921 User Manual 73 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWR 921 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems 1 Why can t I access the web based configuration utility When entering the IP address of the D Link router 192 168 0 1 for example you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet The device has the utility built in to a ROM chip in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility e Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following e Internet Explorer 6 or higher e e Netscape 8 or higher e e Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher e e Opera 8 5 or higher e e Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher e Camino 0
17. identifies the rule URL FILTERING RULES URL Enter URL that you would like to block All URLs that begin with this URL will be blocked Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule D Link DWR 921 User Manual 40 Section 3 Configuration Outbound Filter Outbound Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to be sent out to the Internet The outbound filter applies to all outbound packets After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes OUTBOUND FILTER SETTING Outbound Filter Select this box to Enable outbound filtering Packet Far enables you to contral what packats are alowed to pass the router Guthound frar ron apples on al outbound packets Use Schedule Rule Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID Soest Dive en when you click the Copy to button You may select Always On or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and z aaeeece edit schedules please refer tolSchedules on page 53 z Aow al to past except those match the follbeing rules O peny al to pass except thosa match the following rulas OUTBOUND FILTER RULES LIST 7 T eat D oe Here you can select whether to Allow or Deny all outgoing traffic except for traffic that matches the listed rules ID This identifies the rule Source IP Ports Specify the local IP address and then specify the port after the colon Destination IP Ports Specify th
18. recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area D Link DWR 921 User Manual Not connected aii Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BBIQ633304WPA2 Eddie APNAS RRRRRRRE 4 1 30 PM 9 7 2009 Open Network and Sharing Center 63 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and Not connected click the Connect button ttl Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink V Connect automatically al kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SB6_WLAN DAP 2690q Open Network and Sharing Center 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to Connect to a Network the router ki Getting information from dlink D Link DWR 921 User Manual 64 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect wP Connect to a Network It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network
19. slot The gold contacts should face downwards Caution Always unplug power down the router before installing or removing the SIM card Never insert or remove the SIM card while the router is in use 3 Insert your Internet WAN network cable into the WAN port on the back of the router Note The 3G 4G connection can also be used as a backup WAN Once a backup is configured the router will automatically use 3G for the Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available 4 Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR 921 4G LTE Router and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the router Note The DWR 921 4G LTE Router LAN Ports are Auto MDI MDIX so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be used 5 Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR 921 4G LTE Router Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip and turn the device on The Status LED will light up to indicate that power has been supplied to the router b The LEDs on the front panel will flash on and off as the DWR 921 4G LTE Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes c After afew moments if a connection has been established the following LEDs will turn solid green Power Status WAN WLAN and any LAN Port LEDs that are connected computers or other devices D Link DWR 921 User Manual 6 Section 2 Insta
20. when you click the Copy to button APPLICATION RULES This identifies the rule Enter the port to listen to in order to trigger the rule Specify the incoming port s to open when traffic comes over the Trigger port Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule D Link DWR 921 User Manual APPLICATION RULES TOOLS option amp used to open single or mul ple parts on your router when the router senses data sent to the Intemet on a trigger port or port range Specal Aopicatons rules apply to al comouters on your Intemal network sans Setzom _ Dorit Swe sortne Popular apphcations selictene pt Capwtn 1D xe Enable o 0 oO 0 o o aj mj o n Oo o 3 Section 3 Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online gaming or streaming media experience by ensuring that your game or media traffic is prioritized over other network traffic such as FTP or Web For best performance use the Automatic Classification option to automatically set the priority for your applications After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes QOS ENGINE SETUP Enable QOS Packet Filter Select this box to enable the QoS feature eee SY Be Sa ese on Ce Pt ARN Upstream Bandwidth Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here e g 400 kbps aoc ee Secon eee Use Schedule Rule Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID when cutosraaaime C m you click the
21. wireless network safe with WPA WPA2 wireless encryption The DWR 921 utilizes dual active firewalls SPI and NAT to prevent potential attacks across the Internet and includes MAC address filtering to control access to your network The 4G LTE Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up or wherever conventional network access is unavailable The DWR 921 can even be installed in buses trains or boats allowing passengers to check e mail or chat online while commuting D Link DWR 921 User Manual 2 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Rear Panel WAN Port Power Connector 1A LAN Ports SIM Card Slot Power Switch Port Function LAN Ports Connects to a network device such as a desktop or notebook WAN Port Connects to a DSL Cable modem or router through an Ethernet SIMs Accepts a standard U SIM card for 3G 4G connectivity Power sd Connects to the included power adapter Turns the device on or off D Link DWR 921 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 D Dink 2 Qw9 B D WAN A Wu YW __ STRENGTH RESET STATUS 3G Ss 4G SMS WLAN Status 3G 4G SMS WLAN Signal Strength Reset Button WPS Button Button Name Press this button with an unfolded paperclip to reset the device Press this button to initiate anew
22. 4G networks 3G networks or use Auto Mode to automatically select a network Fill in a name to identify the following 3G 4G configuration Select your country and telecom to automatically fill in some of the required settings Optional Fill in only if requested by ISP Optional Fill in only if requested by ISP Enter the number to be dialed Select PAP CHAP or Auto detection The default authentication method is Auto Optional Enter the APN information Enter the PIN associated with your SIM card Select Auto or Manual to decide whether the routher should reconnect to your 3G 4G network automatically or manually Set the maximum time your connection can be idle before disconnecting Set it to 0 or choose Auto in Reconnect Mode to disable this feature D Link DWR 921 User Manual 3G 4G INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Prefer Service Type Dial Up Profile Country Telecom 3G Network Account Profile Name Username Password Verify Password Dialed Number Authentication APN Pin Code Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Keep Alive Bridge ethernet ports Roaming DNS check NAT disable Auto Mode X Auto Detection Manual Albania X Vodafone v WCDMA HSPA m optional optional optional Auto v Auto Manual 300 seconds Disable Use
23. Copy to button You may select Always On or use i ee a specific schedule that you have defined To create and edit ioei schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 TE o toca Ports nemom ip ors QOS RULES ID This identifies the rule Local IP Ports Specify the local IP address es and port s for the rule to affect Remote IP Ports Specify the remote IP address es and port s for the rule to affect QoS Priority Select what priority level to use for traffic affected by the rule Low Normal or High Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule Use Rule Specify the schedule rule number To create schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 D Link DWR 921 User Manual 38 Section 3 Configuration MAC Address Filter The MAC Media Access Controller Address Filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network Internet access After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes MAC FILTERING SETTINGS MAC Address Control Tick this box to enable MAC Filtering on e E TA crs cree er Pree oy erect Connection Control Wireless and wired clients with C selected can connect to this a eae ieee eee ieee device and allow deny connections from unspecified MAC addresses
24. E 79 Wireless MOdeS ssssssssesesssssssssssoeeeesssssssseeereeeeesssssseceereeerosnssseseee 80 Networking Basics ssssoccossssosoooccccssoososocecessossosoceesssoso 81 Check your IP addreSS esssesssssssoeesesssssesssseeereessssssssseeeeessssssss 81 Statically Assign an IP address scsssssscssesscsecsecssecseessessees 82 Technical Specifications sssosoesssssoooococssossosoeoocssosoosoeo 83 iv Section 1 Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWR 921 4G LTE Router e Power adapter e Manual and Warranty on CD e 2 Antennas Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWR 921 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product System Requirements e A compatible U SIM card with service e Computer with Windows Mac OS or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter e Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 7 or above for configuration Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier D Link DWR 921 User Manual 1 Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The D Link 4G LTE Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks Once connected users can transfer data stream media and send SMS messages Simply insert your UMTS HSUPA SIM card and share your 3G 4G Internet connection through a secure 802 11n wireless network or using any of the four 10 100 Ethernet ports Keep your
25. Hz cordless phones make sure that the 2 4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use In some cases cordless phones X 10 wireless devices and electronic equipment such as ceiling fans fluorescent lights and home security systems may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity D Link DWR 921 User Manual 7 Section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link mobile router using the web based configuration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 by default eers File Edit view Favorites Tools Help To log in to the configuration utility enter admin as the username and then enter the password By default the password is blank Log in to the router User Name M If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance The configuration utility will open to the STATUS gt DEVICE INFO page You can view different configuration pages by clicking on the categories at the top of the screen SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT and then selecting a configuration page from the bar on the left side Al of your Seurata a connaction d
26. IP 2 IP 3 1P 4 Enter up to 4 IP addresses to use as trap targets for your network SNMP Version Select the SNMP version of your system WAN Access IP Address If you want to limit remote access SNMP access enter the IP address of the remote computer you will use to access this device all other IP addresses will be denied remote SNMP access D Link DWR 921 User Manual 43 Section 3 Configuration Routing The Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes RIP Select this box to enable routing then select which routing eo protocol to use 2 e RIPv1 Protocol in which the IP address is routed l Cene E through the internet e RIPv2 Enhanced version of RIPv1 with added z meoo mD Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Hop features such as Authentication Routing Domain Next Hop Forwarding and Subnet mask Exchange ROUTING RULES HAEE ID This identifies the rule Destination Enter in the IP of the specified network that you want to access using the static route Subnet Mask Enter in the subnet mask to be used for the specified network Gateway Enter in the gateway IP address for the specified network Hop Enter in the amount of hops it will take to reach the specified network Note In a transmission path each link is terminated at a network device such as a router or gateway T
27. If the Type the network security key connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router Security key F Hide characters D Link DWR 921 User Manual 65 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility nes Senireres Ww Wireless networks are available or Connect to a network Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Network and Sharing Center next to the time Select Connect to a network 8 S202 yvi E y Friday 4 8417 2007 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button Ge P Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show Ail x Unsecured network Ifyou get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Re
28. R 921 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Refresh network list 3 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks UW Learn about wireless networking Se Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information g gt ot a g gt Test Unsecured wireless network default Unsecured wireless network salestest Security enabled wireless network testi a Security enabled wireless network aall alll alll uires a network key If you want to connect to this an 70 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network test1 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then dick Connect Network key It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router
29. SP provides you with a PPTP account After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address Otherwise please choose Dynamic IP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP PPTP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP PPTP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP PPTP IP address of PPTP server User account name that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial up Password that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial up Re enter your password for verification Choose Always on when you want to establish PPTP connection all the time If you choose Connect on demand the device will establish a PPTP connection when local users want to surf Internet and disconnect if there is no traffic after the time period defined by the Maximum Idle Time setting D Link DWR 921 User Manual PPTP Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time O Dynamic 1P Static 1P Always
30. Save Settings Don t Save Settings Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR 921 allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet connection but without routing functions D Link DWR 921 User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Settings This section will help you to manually configure the wireless settings of your router Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your wireless devices and clients There ae J ways to setup your EEEE connection You can use the Wireless Connecoon Setup wizard oF you can manualy configure the connection The Wireless Settings page allows you to configure how your router connects to the Internet f BI rene note that changes made on this section wil sto need to be dupcated to your There are several ways to set up your wireless connection Jf you would ike to utlize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet cick on the button below You can click on the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button to start a wizard that will guide Sote Bafore bunching tie wees le please patio sure you have folowad al steps outined n the you through setting up your wireless settings Qua beta ai If you want to manually configure your settings click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup ae ee ene rennin eon button and skip to Manual Wireless Connection Setup on page 24 ie w
31. This table displays a list of wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router Click Refresh to refresh the list SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints View the wireless clients that are connected to the router A client might linger in the list for a ne This is a list of all few minutes after an unexpected disconnect R ients that are connected to your wireless router A Y Internet Online MAC Address 28 E0 2C DC 0A BE D Link DWR 921 User Manual 59 Section 3 Configuration Support The SUPPORT pages provide help information for each section of the device s interface To view the Support pages click on SUPPORT at the top of the screen SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT surronr SETUP HELP Internet Wireless Settin Network Settings Message Service ADVANCED HELP VIRTUAL SERVER Application Rules QOS Engine MAC Address Filter Website Filter Outbound Filter Inbound Fiter SNMP Routing Advanced Wireless Advanced Network 3 TOOLS HELP gt amp 3 5 Ej 2 SLi il settin st irmware namic DNS stem Check chedules ie D Link DWR 921 User Manual 60 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network If you are usin
32. WPS connection Refer to Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 29 for more details D Link DWR 921 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LED Name Signal Blinking Red No SIM card signal or unverified PIN code Strength Solid Red Signal strength is at level one weak Solid Amber Signal strength is at level two or three medium Solid Green Signal strength is at level four or five strong WAN Solid Green Ethernet connection has been established WN btnungcreer Owaisoenguensered LAN 1 4 Solid Green Ethernet connection has been established laine ae 3G Solid Green UMTS HSDPA HSUPA connection has been established CO reer Oats enguensoredvisa 4G Solid Green LTE connection has been established C _ etnuingeosatbemguenstenedvese Solid Green SMS storage is full Blinking Green There is an unread SMS message WLAN Solid Green WLAN is active and available MAN stinung Greer Oats sng vnsferedoverthe WLAN D Link DWR 921 User Manual Section 2 Installation Installation This section will guide you through the installation process Placement of the router is very important Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet cabinet or in an attic or garage Connect to Your Network 1 Ensure that your DWR 921 4G LTE Router is disconnected and powered off 2 Insert a standard U SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router as indicated by the SIM card logo next to the
33. adband Interet Service Prowders assign Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS See 2h cee arc rao ree your game server no matter what your IP address 5 service provider E cies Geis DYNAMIC DNS Username E mail Enter the Username for your DDNS account pomir F Username E mail Password Key Password Key Enter the Password for your DDNS account D Link DWR 921 User Manual 53 Section 3 Configuration System Check This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is connected to the network It sends ping packets and listens for responses from the specific host After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Host Name or IP Address Enter a host name or the IP address that you want to ping and C O click the Ping button The results of the ping attempt will be displayed in the PING RESULT section below a Ping Test sends ping packats to test a computer on the Internat PING TEST Ping Tast s used ta sand Ping packets to tast fa computer amp on the internet Host Name or IP address ena PING RESULT D Link DWR 921 User Manual 54 Section 3 Configuration Schedules This section allows you to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable Schedule Tick this checkbox to enable schedules Edit Cli
34. almost everyone is using it Whether it s for home office or business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check e mail instant message etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DWR 921 User Manual 78 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a 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 R
35. ck this button to edit the selected rule see below sae The Schedule configuraton apbor s usad to manage schedule rales for Vrtiza Sarver Outbound Fkt r and Inbound Fiter Delete Click this button to delete the selected rule Sone Selig ther ete SCHEDULE RULE Previous Page Click this button to go to the previous page of rules Next Page Click this button to go to the next page of rules Click this button to specify the start time end time and name of the rule Add New Rule Click this button to create a new rule see below Name of Rule Enter a name for your new schedule SCHEDULES The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for Virtual Server Outbound Filter and Inbound Filter Policy Select Activate or Inactivate to decide whether features that icSave Settings maDontSave Settings use the schedule should be active or inactive except during the times specified Name of Rule 2 Office Hous Policy Inactivate w except the selected days and hours below Week Day Select a day of the week for the start time and end time ID Week Day Start Time hh mm End Time hh mm 1 Monday iv 08 00 19 00 Start Time hh mm Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to Teir Z Wednesday m 08 00 19 00 become active 4 Thursday w 08 00 19 00 5 Friday iv 08 00 19 00 End Time hh mm Select the time at which you woul
36. d like the schedule to 6 choose one x L_ become inactive 7 choose one 8 choose one After making your changes click Save Settings to save the schedule Save Settings Dont Save Settings D Link DWR 921 User Manual 55 Section 3 Configuration Status The STATUS pages allow you to see the current status of the router for various categories including WAN 3G network and wireless To view the Status pages click on STATUS at the top of the screen Device Info All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here General Displays the current time and firmware version WAN Displays the WAN connection details of the router EET See AE E EA ss E Alof your Internet and network connection detal are displayed on this page The firmware aso dspisyed here 3G Card Displays the 3G connection details of the router GENERAL LAN Displays the LAN connection details of the router ye nmin E Connection Type OHOP Gent Wireless LAN Displays the wireless LAN connection details of the router ier as aed ii _ Sour 2 Mn 5 Sec Remaining Lease Time t Cae Reames MAC Address 84 C9 82 2 FC7E LAN Computers Displays the list of clients connected to the router Pearse Default Gateway 172 17 5 254 DNS Server 192 168 168 249 192 168 168 201 36 46 CARD Card Info N A Unk Status Connecting Network Miane
37. e 81 for more information D Link DWR 921 User Manual p Wireless networks detected One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect dick this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Refresh network list 23 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks UD Learn about wireless networking e Change the order of preferred networks B Change advanced settings Choose a wireless network x Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 3 9 ol fai Test Unsecured wireless network default Unsecured wireless network salestest ff Security enabled wireless network A will will 7 will 69 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 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 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DW
38. e fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting DTIM Interval Set the interval for DTIM A Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages The default interval is 3 WMM Capable WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is a QoS Quality of Service system for your wireless network Enable this option to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients TX Rates Select the basic transfer rates based on the speed of wireless adapters on your wireless network It is strongly recommended to keep this setting to Auto D Link DWR 921 User Manual 45 Section 3 Configuration Advanced Network Advanced Network contains settings which can change the way the router handles certain types of traffic We recommend that you do not change any of these settings unless you are already familiar with them or have been instructed to make the change by one of our support personnel After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable UPnP Tick this checkbox to use the Universal Plug and Play UPnP feature UPNP provides compatibility with various networking equipment software and peripherals on o E von a a Sains ae eee OS ee aun please read the hep section before attampting to modify thesa satini Enable WAN Ping Select the box to al
39. e remote IP address and then the port after the colon Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule Schedule Rule Specify the schedule rule number Previous Page Go back to the previous filter page Next Page Advance to the next filter page D Link DWR 921 User Manual 41 Section 3 Configuration Inbound Filter Inbound Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to come in to your network from the Internet The inbound filter only applies to packets that are destined for Virtual Servers or DMZ hosts After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Inbound Filter Use Schedule Rule ID Source IP Ports Destination IP Ports Enable Schedule Rule Previous Page Next Page INBOUND FILTER SETTING Select this box to Enable the filter a aes 5 Packet Ftar enables you to control what pactats are allowed to pass tha router Inbound fiber apples on packets thal destined to Vatual Servers or OWZ hast oniy Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID Seite Oar cto when you click the Copy to button You may select Always On Inbound Filter E Enable or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and a edit schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 Alaw al Lo pass except those match the following rules O Deny al to pass except those match tha folowing rulas INBOUND FILTER RULES LIST L OT e sa E g al
40. eee eee 19 SGA Gea E Es 20 Wireless SettinGS csssscsssscssssssssssssssecsscsssscsssessecsssecsecnees 22 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ssss0001 22 Manual Wireless Connection Setup c cesses 24 Wireless Settings ssssesssssssssseesssssecresssseereosssssecessssseeeees 25 Wireless Security Mode ssssssssseresssssesesssssseeesssssseeeee 26 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS sssessssssssssesssssseceesssseeeesssss 29 Network Settings s sssessssseeesssssossseresssserssseresssserosserosssee 31 Router SOULS issii 31 DHCP Server Settings sssesssessseesssseessesssersssersseessseess 32 Message SerViCe sesessseesesersesersseesseeosssreserssserssseroseessseess 33 SMS g 8 2 eee eo nC ne eT 33 Create Message sesessseessseesesesseeesseeosssoserosserosseosseessse 34 NETE S EE 35 Virtual Server eeesssssssssooereeesssssssssseereeessssssseecereeeesosssseseeee 35 Application Rules uu ssessesssssessesssssecseessssesesesseseesssecseees 37 QOS ENIN comeemneneneneter arse meer rene tertanen an i 38 MAC Address Filter sesssssssssssessssssssseeeesssssssssseeeeeeeses 39 URCFITE c E ane 40 Outbound Filtet sssiisisrrssrssrrrssesssesisisssreisrsisrssesiriaseiisns 41 al ofo 0 9 8 FIET scssi aa 42 SNMP aeaee aaa oe tS ea E 43 PO UE UWS AAAA AE ETATE AOAR 44 Advanced Wireless ssssssssssseesessssssssseeersssssssssseseesessssssss 45 Table of Contents Advanced Network ssssssss
41. er wealess parformance usa WPA Only secunty mode or m othar words AES cipher WPA Mode WPAZ only Me Cipher Type a ly Enabling this feature will allow the router to scan for the best channel to use automatically A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients Some channels in your area may experience interference from other electronic devices Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network or enable Auto Channel Scan for the router to automatically select the best channel This setting determines whether the SSID will be Visible or Invisible to wireless clients looking for wireless networks Setting this to Invisible can increase the security of your network by hiding it but clients will need to manually enter the SSID of your network to connect D Link DWR 921 User Manual 25 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Security Mode You can choose from several different wireless security modes After selecting a mode the settings for that mode will appear After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Security Mode You can choose from 4 different security modes recommended u met e WEP WEP encryption will be used This setting is e er ann oe andor os ore E To protect your privacy you can configure wieless secunty features Ths decive supports three only recommended if your wirel
42. ess cardbus adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DWR 921 User Manual 80 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link adapter by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e wireless router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start gt 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 cx C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2666 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2601 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix dlink 10 5 7 114 Subnet Mask 255 255 2558 Default Gateway gt eS Te C Documents and Settings If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DWR 921 User Manual 81 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follo
43. ess devices cannot yeni Apa C sw Setinus Out Save Setit support WPA or WPA2 Bp eer anova ws e WPA Personal WPA PSK encryption will be used table wees 7 2 Wireless Network Name My Dark Wetronk Abo called the 5530 This setting is recommended for most users ee eal e WPA Enterprise WPA EAP encryption will be a ve O mt used This setting is only recommended if you i have a RADIUS authentication server Otherwise Iz WPA Personal should be used WPA2 Only mode The made uses ABS CONP cipher anu legacy stations we not alowed acess E with WPA security For maxinum compatbiky use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP coher Some gerning and legacy devices work only in this mo e Ta achive hetter weraless performance use WPA Only securty mode or in othar words AES cipher WPA Mode PAZ only Me Cipher Type a yl D Link DWR 921 User Manual 26 Section 3 Configuration If you choose WEP the following options will appear Authentication WEP Encryption Default WEP Key WEP Key Select whether to use Open or Shared authentication Select whether to use 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Select which WEP key 1 4 to use as the default key This will also change the WEP Key text box to that WEP key for your to configure 1 4 Set the WEP key password for your wireless network Based on whether you are using 64 or 128 bit encryption and whether you are using a HEX or ASCII key you will need to e
44. etails ara displyad on the gage The firmware The following pages will describe each section in detail starting with the SETUP pages GENERAL Time Sun Sep 16 2012 22 06 03 0800 Firmware Version V1 00 2012 09 04 Connection Type DHCP Chant Network Status Established D Link DWR 921 User Manual 8 Section 3 Configuration Setup The SETUP pages allow you to configure your Internet and wireless settings as well as manage your SMS inbox To view the Setup configuration pages click on SETUP at the top of the screen Internet The Internet page allows you to configure how your router connects to the Internet There are two ways to set up your Internet connection You can click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to start a wizard that will guide g BM ton 25 ert yonr eamat oman yoo tha ede ree you through setting up your Internet settings F you would Ike to utie our easy te use Web based Wizard to assit you in connecting your Router to the Intamat cick on the button below If you want to manually configure your settings click Manual Internet Connection Setup and K eoe area Note Betore bunching the wizard please make sure you have folowed al steps outined in the skip tof Manual Internet Connection Setup on page 1 3 CNA ER ie D at i IF you would kke to configure the intenet settrigs of your Router manualy then cick on the button below Marae interne Canesten Set I
45. fer to Networking Basics on page 81 for more information Security enabled network Set up a connection or network N rl harin D Link DWR 921 User Manual 66 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configuring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security WEP WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless Not Connected computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Bgu Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 8 S202 ivi mE Fiidy X 8 47 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click E Connectto a network Connect Disconnect or connect to another network Show All Unsecured network a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Gennes D Link DWR 921 User Manual 67 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect E P Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless netwo
46. for 128 bit keys Authentication Open m WEP Encryption eBit_ iv Default WEP Key WEP Key 1 WEP Key HEX m 1234567890 5 ASCII or 10 HEX Ga GE WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WPA Personal WPA Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibility This mode uses WPA for legacy clients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA2 capable Also the strongest cipher that the client supports will be used For best security use WPA2 Only mode This mode uses AES CCMP cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security For maximum compatibility use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP cipher Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode To achieve better wireless performance use WPA2 Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode wPA only Cipher Type AES m PRE SHARED KEY Enter an 8 to 63 character alphanumeric pass phrase For good security it should be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase Network Key 7c9aeccad9c6b0c05343ed88747544b747 fdz 8 63 ASCII or 64 HEX 27 Section 3 Configuration If you choose WPA Enterprise the following options will appear WPA Mode Cipher Type RADIUS Server IP Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Shared Secret D Link DWR 921 User Manual Select whether to use WPA2 only or WPA only WPA2 onll
47. g another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows 7 utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility You can also click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected will Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BBIQ633304WPA2 Eddie APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center 1 30 PM 9 7 2009 D Link DWR 921 User Manual 61 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to Networking Basics on page 81 for more information D Link DWR 921 User Manual Not connected aii Connections are availa Wireless Network Connection ble dlink Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SB6_WLAN DAP 2690q oil Open Network and Sharing Center 62 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configuring Wireless Security It is
48. he SIM card Select a message to display its contents in the SMS window After you read it you can delete it or reply to the sender Click the Refresh button to update the list Delete Deletes the selected SMS message Reply Opens a Create Message window to reply to the selected SMS message Forward Opens a Create Message windows to forward the selected SMS message to another recipient Refresh Click this button to check for new messages D Link DWR 921 User Manual Message Service provides the useful tools for message management Received SMS 0 New SMS 0 Total Capacity 0 Oo From Timestamp lt Text 33 Section 3 Configuration Create Message This page allows you to send an SMS to your contacts Just fill in the phone number of the recipient and type the content of message Then push the Send Message button to send out this message If you would like to add more than one recipient you must put a semicolon between each of the phone numbers Receiver Type the phone number of the recipient Receiver Text Message Type the message that you would like to send pi Add for intemational format of the phone number message Send Message Click this button to send the message Cancel Click this button to clear the message Current input text length 0 The max length of a message is 160 characters for pure alphabetical or numeric D Link DWR 921 User Manual 34 Section 3
49. he Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 1 Alternate DNS server a 5 5 Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DWR 921 User Manual 82 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications LTE Band 800 900 1800 2600 MHz UMTS HSDPA HSUPA Band 900 2100 MHz Power Class 3 Data Rates Up to 150 Mbps with 802 11n clients 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps in 802 11g mode 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps in 802 11b mode LTE Uplink Up to 50 Mbps LTE Downlink Up to 100 Mbps Standards 802 11b g compatible with 802 11n devices 802 3 802 3u Wireless Security 64 128 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA amp WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access Firewall Network Address Translation NAT Stateful Packet Inspection SPI D Link DWR 921 User Manual VPN L2TP PPTP IPSEC VPN Pass through Antenna Two detachable 3G 4G antennas Ports Four LAN ports RJ 45 WAN port RJ 45 USIM Slot Standard 6 pin SIM card interface LED Status Indicators WAN LAN WLAN 3G 4G SMS Signal Dimensions L x W x H 190x 111 5 x 23 5 mm 7 48 x 4 39 x 0 93 inches 83 Appendix C Technical Specifications Operating Temperature Certifications Oto 40 C 32 to 104 F CE Wi Fi Certified Operating Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Supported fre
50. he number of hops equals the number of routers or gateways that data must pass through before reaching the destination Enable Select this box to enable the rule D Link DWR 921 User Manual 44 Section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless contains settings which can negatively affect the performance of your router if configured improperly Do not change these settings unless you are already familiar with them or have been instructed to make the change by one of our support personnel After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Beacon Interval Specify a value for the beacon interval Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network 100 is the default setting and is recommended IF you are nat amiar with thasa Advancad Wrelass settings plnase toad the help sectan before attempting to modify these settings Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas aneiens Comis se ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Beacon Interval 100 meer ranga 1 1000 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2347 If nenen z RIS Threshold yer 12347 inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification teni E e a WMM Capable Enable vesble should be made 1X Rates m z o E tave setangs Dorit save sewang Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will b
51. hen enter a password to use for your wireless network If you choose HEX you will need to enter a 10 or 26 digit password using only hex characters 0 9 A F If you choose ASCII the password can be up to 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters Click Next to continue This completes the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard Click Save to save your changes and reboot the router D Link DWR 921 User Manual STEP 1 NAME YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Your wireless network needs a name so it can be easily recognized by wireless clients For security purposes it is highly recommended to change the pre configured network name of default Wireless Network Name SSID tren Lest Licance myNetwork STEP 2 SECURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK In order to protect your network from hackers and unauthorized users it is highly recommended you choose one of the following wireless network security settings There are three levels of wireless security Good Security Better Security or Best Security The level you choose depends on the security features your wireless adapters support BEST Select this option if your wireless adapters SUPPORT WPA2 BETTER Select this option if your wireless adapters SUPPORT WPA GOOD Select this option if your wireless adapters DO NOT SUPPORT WPA NONE Select this option if you do not want to activate any security features For information on which security features your wireless adapters support please refer to
52. here ae J ways to setup your wireless connection You can use the Wireless Connection Setup wizard oF you can manualy configure the connection Please note that changes made on this section will also need to be duplicated to your wireless clients and PC WIRELESS CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD Jf you would ike to utize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet cick on the button below Note Bafore kunching the ward please make sure you have flowed al steps outined n the Quick Installation Guide nchided in the package MANUAL WIRELESS CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would tke to configure the Internet settings of your Router manualy then dick on the button below renu rales Comecton zene WI FI PROTECTED SETUP If you would ike to configure the WHF Protected Setup uf your Routes ten cick on the button below The Wi Fi Protected Setup page allows you to create a wireless connection between your router and a device automatically by simply pushing a button or entering a PIN code a ren STATUS You can also use Windows 7 to do initial configuration of your router by using the Connect to ni Peace stn s uto ns deve a eta ang a P ton orse anetwork wizard in Windows and entering the WPS PIN AP PIN of the router when prompted Cesme Ce After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes WI FI PROTECTED SETUP Enade Disable 48757751 Generate navni
53. ired connection to the router Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file and check on the Upload button Warning You must use a wired computer to upload the firmware file do not use a wireless computer During the upgrade process do not power off your computer or router and do not refresh the browser window until the upgrade is complete Upload Cuporace Ceao o Accept unofficial firmware Accept Unofficial If the firmware you want to install is not an official D Link Firmware release you will need to check this checkbox Warning Unofficial firmwares are not supported and may cause damage to your device Use of unofficial firmwares is at your own risk D Link DWR 921 User Manual 52 Section 3 Configuration Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP or Game Server using a domain name that you have purchased such as www exampledomain com with your dynamically assigned IP address You can use one of the listed DDNS service or you can sign up for D Link s free DDNS service at www dlinkddns com After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes DDNS Tick this checkbox to enable the DDNS feature Provider Select a DDNS service provider to use Tha Oynama DNS foature allows you to host a servar Wah FTP Gama Sorvag otr usng a dorun namne that you Have purchased waw whaleveryournustmets cory wth your dynarricaly assigned IP address Most bro
54. llation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR 921 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind that the quantity thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range of the wireless signal Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or office The key to maximizing the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D Link router and other network devices Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter s range from 3 to 90 feet 1 to 30 meters 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 0 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 Try to position access points wireless routers and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall Materials such as glass metal brick insulation concrete and water can affect wireless performance Large objects such as fish tanks mirrors file cabinets metal doors and aluminum studs may also have a negative effect on range 4 Ifyou are using 2 4 G
55. low the WAN port to be pinged Blocking BM ee Geieeme Respond WAN pings may provide some extra security from hackers Ge Unwersa Pug and Ply UPnP supports peer to peer Pag and Play funrtenaity for network d fa m WAN PING as uler wil respond Lo ping requests from Intenet that wes sant o hel Wan ner da Enable WAH Ping Respond wy LSovesetange Danit Same Seu D Link DWR 921 User Manual 46 Section 3 Configuration Tools The TOOLS pages allow you to adjust various system settings for your router such as the system time firmware and custom schedules To view the Tools pages click on TOOLS at the top of the screen Admin The Admin page allows you to change the Administrator password and enable Remote Management The admin has read write access while users only have read only access Only the admin has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes ADMINISTRATOR Admin Password Enter and confirm the password that the admin account will use to access the router s management interface To help secure your natwork wa recommend that you shoukl chonsa a new password sevesetings Garitssve seteng REMOTE MANAGEMENT Remote Management Tick this check box to enable remote management Remote management allows the DWR 921 to be configured over the Internet through a web browser A username and password
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57. nments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DWR 921 User Manual 76 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or Wi Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires Wi Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network Why D Link Wireless D Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer developer and manufacturer of networking products D Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford D Link has all the products you need to build your network How does wireless work Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
58. nter different numbers of characters for your key as indicated below the WEP Key text box ASCII keys may use letters and numbers only and HEX keys may use numbers 0 9 and letters A F only If you choose WPA Personal the following options will appear WPA Mode Cipher Type Network Key Select whether to use WPA2 only or WPA only WPA2 onlly is the most secure provided that all of your clients can support it Select whether to use the TKIP or AES cipher The AES cipher is the most secure provided that all of your clients can support it Enter the key password you want to use for your wireless network The key must be 8 to 63 characters long and may only contain letters and numbers D Link DWR 921 User Manual WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WEP m WEP WEP is the wireless encryption standard To use it you must enter the same key s into the router and the wireless stations For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F For the most secure use of WEP set the authentication type to Shared Key when WEP is enabled You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64 bit keys and a maximum of 13 characters
59. nternet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your D Link router to It appears that you have already successfully connected your new router to the Internet con nect to the Internet Click Next if you still want to secure the router with a password and set the time zone Step 1 Set your Password Step 2 Select your Time Zone Step 3 Configure your Internet Connection Click Next to continue Step 4 Save Settings and Connect Note While using the wizard you can click Prev to go back to the previous step or you can click Cancel to close the wizard D Link DWR 921 User Manual 9 Section 3 Configuration Create a new password and then click Next to continue STEP 1 SET YOUR PASSWORD To secure your new networking device please set and verify a password below Password Verify Password Ci Prev _Next Cancel Connect Select your time zone from the drop down box and then click Next to continue STEP 2 SELECT YOUR TIME ZONE Select the appropriate time zone for your location This information is required to configure the time based options for the router GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada a res mee ones e Select the Internet connection type you use The connection types are explained on the A g Please select the Internet connection type below following page If you are unsure which connection type you should use
60. oe Version 1 00 11 05 2012 D Link User Manual 4G LTE Router DWR 921 Preface D Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Trademarks D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries 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 2012 by D Link Corporation Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporation Inc D Link DWR 921 User Manual FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi
61. on Connect on demand seconds Save settings _Don t Save Settngs Section 3 Configuration Maximum Idle Time The time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session Set it D Link DWR 921 User Manual to zero or choose Always on to disable this feature PPTP Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Always on Connect on demand Maximum Idle Time seconds O Dynamic 1P Static IP 18 Section 3 Configuration L2TP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with an L2TP account After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway IP Address L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address Otherwise please choose Dynamic IP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP L2TP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP L2TP Enter the information provided by your ISP Only applicable for Static IP L2TP IP address of L2TP server User account name that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial
62. ons may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation D Link DWR 921 User Manual ii Table of Contents Table of Contents PRCT ACE E E E E ennai i Trademarks ssssssseesssssssesessscsssscsssscssseossscossecoseeessseosseonscessscossseesseesssee i FCC RegulatiONSinngissmssnssann
63. ould ike to configure the Wi Fi Protected Setup of your Route then cick on the button You can also set up a wireless connection to a device automatically or configure your router TE automatically through Windows by clicking the Wi Fi Protected Setup button This is described inf Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS on page 29 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your D Link router s wireless WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to setup your wireless network and make it Click Next to continue Tin Step 1 Name your Wireless Network Step 2 Secure your Wireless Network Step 3 Set your Wireless Securty Password Note While using the wizard you can click Prev to go back to the previous page or you can click Cancel to close the wizard fie aml D Link DWR 921 User Manual 22 Section 3 Configuration Enter a name for your wireless network then click Next to continue Select a level of wireless security to use then click Next to continue If you chose BEST or BETTER select whether to use TKIP or AES encryption then enter a password to use for your wireless network It is recommended that you use AES if your wireless computers and devices support it as it is more secure Click Next to continue If you chose GOOD select whether to use a HEX or ASCII password t
64. outer 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 the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency 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 D Link DWR 921 User Manual 79 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wirel
65. p There ate J ways to setup your wireless connection You can use the Wireless Connection Setup wizard oF you can manualy configure the connection Please note that changes made on this section will also need to be duplicated to your wireless clients and PC WIRE CONNE 4 SETUP WIZARD Jf you would ike to utize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet cick on the button below G ts Seb Note Bafore bunching the weard please maka sure you have folowad al steps outined n the Lipp urea Quick Installation Guide nchided in the package MANUAL WIRI MNNECTION OPTIONS If you would tke to configure the Internet settings of your Router manualy then dick on the button below WI FI PROTECTED SETUP If you would ike to configure the WHF Protected Setup of your Route ten cick on the button below D Link DWR 921 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Settings This page lets you set up your wireless network and choose a wireless security mode After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable Wireless Wireless Network Name 802 11 Mode Auto Channel Scan Wireless Channel Visibility Status Select this checkbox to enable wireless access When you set this option the following parameters take effect iss cwinciessWeTwoRK i Use this section te configure the wireless settings for ti
66. p the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface Local Domain Name Enter the local domain name for your network FE arg th Borer are yn PAY PEES 9 a VPs etn eng eB Router IP Address 192 168 0 1 Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Local Domain Name DHCP SERVER SETTINGS Use thes secdon to configure the buit in CHOP server to asagn DP address to the computers on your networ Enable DHCP Server ca DHCP IP Address Range o to 199 addresses within the LAN subnet DHCP Lease Time osmo Seconds Primary DNS IP Address Secondary DNS IP Address Prinsary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address _seeceamss Gontssvesernas D Link DWR 921 User Manual 31 Section 3 Configuration DHCP Server Settings The DWR 921 has a built in DHCP Dynamic Host Control Protocol server The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on the network that request them By default the DHCP Server is enabled on the device The DHCP address pool contains a range of IP addresses which is automatically assigned to the clients on the network After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range DHCP Lease Time Primary DNS IP Address Secondary DNS IP Address Primary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address Select this box to enable the DHCP server on your router Enter the range of IPs for the DHCP
67. power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Please note that this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset the router locate the reset button hole on the rear panel of the unit With the router powered on use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process Wait about 30 seconds to access the router The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 and the default username is admin and the password should be left blank D Link DWR 921 User Manual 75 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home business or public access wireless networks Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard the D Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want when and where you want it You 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 enviro
68. quency band is dependent upon regional hardware version Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWR 921 User Manual 84
69. r settings and reboot the router and reboot the router D Link DWR 921 User Manual 11 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup To set up your Internet connection manually click Manual Internet Connection Setup Thara ara two ways ta sat up your Intamat connection you can use tha Web basad Internet Connection Setup Vizard or you can manualy confaure the connection INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD fj 3 you woul Ike to utike our easy te use Web based Witzerd to asset you In connectng your Router to the Intamat cick on the button below Lntemes connesten Set daze Note Belore bunching tre wizard please make sure you have fodowed al steps outined n the yk Manual Qukk Instatation Guice Incudec In the package t Connection MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTIONS YF you woul ike to configure the Internat settings of your Router manualy then cick on the button below Internet Connection Several different Internet Connection types can be selected depending upon the specifications of your Internet Service Provider ISP You can also set up the Auto Backup feature which allows you to use a 3G 4G connection for your Internet connection if your main connection fails My Internet Select the Internet Connection type specified by your Internet Connection is Service Provider ISP The corresponding settings will be displayed below Please see the following pages for detailson lt ii _
70. rd Secondary DNS Server Optional Fill in with IP address of secondary DNS server inar anne Secondary DNS Server i optional MTU Maximum You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit ae hats Transmission Unit MTU for optimal performance The default value is 1500 Auto reconnect Z Enable MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical Eare setmgs parisare see interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC Auto reconnect This feature enables this product to renew the WAN IP address automatically when the lease time has expired D Link DWR 921 User Manual 14 Section 3 Configuration PPPoE Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with a PPPoE account After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Username The username account name that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE di a l u p Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Username Password Password that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial up ipn Service Name optional one IP Address Verify Password Fill in with the same password in Password field ee Scab Secondary DNS Server optional Service Name Op
71. restore all settings back to their defaults Any Default Settings settings that have not been backed up will be lost including any rules that you have created D Link DWR 921 User Manual 51 Section 3 Configuration Firmware Here you can upgrade the firmware of your router Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer and then click Browse to upload the file You can check for and download firmware updates at the D Link support site at http support dlink com After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Current Firmware Version Displays your current firmware s version Current Firmware Date Displays your current firmware s release date E a oe There may ba new firmware for your Rautar to morave funchonalty and performance Te upgrade the frmware locate the upgrade fie on the local hard dive with the Browse button Once you have found tha fia to be usad cick the Save Sattngs below to start the frmware upgraca E Upload After you have downloaded a new firmware click Browse to ona Current Firmware Version vwi o0 locate the firmware on your computer then click Upload to Grencromercose Saironie start the firmware upgrade Note Do not power off the unit when it is being upgraded ul procedure takes about 180 h When the upgrade es done suocassfuly the unit will ba restarted automatically To upgrade the frmware your PC must have a w
72. rk If the connection fails The pesson who setup the network can giveyou E R please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router Security key or passphrase E Display characters ea Hf you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now D Link DWR 921 User Manual 68 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility 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 displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer tof Networking Basics on pag
73. rk connection Enter the subnet mask Enter the default gateway Enter the primary DNS server Enter the secondary DNS server You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit MTU for optimal performance The default value is 1500 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DWR 921 User Manual STATIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the static address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 MAC Address Section 3 Configuration Dynamic IP DHCP This section will help you to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP Use this option if your ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Primary DNS Server Optional Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and passwo
74. s device eal note that changes made PN on this section may also need to be cuplcated on your wireless dent Also known as the SSID Service Set Identifier this is the name of your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Enter a name To protect your privacy you can configure wieless wae ty features This derve supports three wireless seourity modes incuding WEP WPA and WP using up to 32 alphanumeric characters The SSID is case senseless pailga ein sensitive Sie Enable Wireless B Wireless Network Mame My D Link Netvork Abo called the 550 802 11 Mode B G AN med a B G mixed Enable this mode if your network contains a mix of aneian Veahility Status vebl invsble 802 11b and 802 119 devices N only Enable this mode if your network only has 802 11n devices B G N mixed Enable this mode if you have a mix of 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b clients WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WPA Poona wl E Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best comoatbiky This per mode uses WPA for lagacy chants while mantaining higher secumry with stations that are WPAZ capabla Aka the strongest epher that the rient supports wi br used For bast sacurty use WPA2 Only mode Ths rude uses AES CCNP cipher and legacy stations ae not alowed access with WPA security For madnum compatbiRy use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP doer Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this moce Io achive bett
75. se the Push Button connection method PBC or PIN method to connect to a wireless client when the Trigger button is clicked If you choose the PIN method you will need to enter an 8 digit PIN number that the wireless client need to use to connect to your router WPS Status This will show the current WPS connection process status Click the Trigger button to initiate a WPS connection D Link DWR 921 User Manual 30 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings This section will help you to change the internal network settings of your router and to configure the DHCP Server settings After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Router Settings Router IP Address Enter the IP address you want to use for the router The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 If you change the IP address you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get into the configuration utility 2 5 E ee The buk DHC server to assign IP address to the computers on your network The 1P rea that ls configured here the I address that you use to access the Web based management interface ASCENT Oe Estee RaW Vi nani ox ARA TIE FES AONE ERTA 4 Helpful Hints to access tha natwork agan Default Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the router The default subnet mask tence i a is 255 255 255 0 Ca me Use this section to contigure the internal network settings of your router The IP address that i configured here am
76. server to use to assign IP addresses to devices on your network Enter lease time for IP address assignments Enter the primary DNS IP Address that will be assigned to DHCP clients Enter the secondary DNS IP Address that will be assigned to DHCP clients Enter the primary WINS IP Address that will be assigned to DHCP clients Enter the secondary WINS IP Address that will be assigned to DHCP clients D Link DWR 921 User Manual DHCP SERVER SETTINGS Use this section to configure the built in DHCP server to assign IP address to the computers on your network Enable DHCP Server V DHCP IP Address Range 50 to 199 addresses within the LAN subnet DHCP Lease Time 86400 Seconds Primary DNS IP Address Secondary DNS IP Address Primary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address a 32 Section 3 Configuration Message Service If your ISP provides SMS service you can check and send messages from this page SMS Inbox Click this button to view SMS messages that you have received Create Message Click this button to create a new message to send SMS Inbox Message Service provides the usefull toois for massage management MS INBOX nae SMS INBOX Tf you would tke to wew SMS message cick on the button beuw CREATE MESSAGE If you would tka to create and send SMS message then cick on tha buttan below This page shows all messages that are stored on t
77. sg roa dedeatad host or eral to spect recents e mails Enter the complete IP address followed by a colon mete deni and the port number e g 123 123 123 1 25 iin SMIP Server IP and Port SMTP Username SMTP Password SMTP Username Enter the username for the SMTP account Send Emad alert to E mail Subject SMTP Password Enter the password for the SMTP account Send E mail Alert to Enter the e mail address where you would like the router to send e mails to E mail Subject Enter a subject for the e mail E mail Log Now Click this button to send the current logs to the specified e mail address D Link DWR 921 User Manual 50 Section 3 Configuration System Here you can save the current system settings to a local hard drive After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Save Settings To Local Use this option to save your current router configuration Hard Drive settings to a file Click Save to open a file dialog and then select a location and file name for the settings cova o crores surronr e ee eer Load Settings From Local Use this option to load previously saved router configuration EAA A Hard Drive settings Click Browse and select the saved file and then Orp click the Upload Settings button to upload the settings to the Soest at me i router Up Sets Restore 10 Factory Default Settings eset to Default Restore To Factory This option will
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79. the adapters documentation Note All wireless adapters currently support WPA rev Gret cence STEP 3 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD Once you have selected your security level you will need to set a wireless security password With this password a unique security key will be generated Wireless Security Password myPassword TKIP Note You will need to enter the unique security AES s fated into your wireless clients enable proper wireless communication not the password you provided to create the security key STEP 3 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD Once you have selected your security level you will need to set a wireless security password With this password a unique security key will be generated Wireless Security Password HEX az 1234567890 HEX Note You will need to enter the unique security ASCH ated into your wireless clients enable proper wireless communication not the password you provided to create the security key SETUP COMPLETE Below is a detailed summary of your wireless security settings Please print this page out or write the information on a piece of paper so you can configure the correct settings on your wireless client adapters Wireless Network Name SSID ea Geet Gee myNetwork 25 Section 3 Configuration Manual Wireless Connection Setup To set up your wireless connection manually click Manual Wireless Connection Setu
80. tional Fill in if provided by your ISP en Maximum Idle Time 300 seconds MTU 1492 _ bytes MTU default 1492 IP Address Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default value Auto reconnect ClEnable a pm Primary DNS Server Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default value Secondary DNS Server Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default value MAC Address MAC address of WAN interface You can also copy MAC address of your PC to its WAN interface by clicking the Clone button Maximum Idle Time The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting an established PPPoE session Set it to zero or enable Auto reconnect will disable this feature D Link DWR 921 User Manual 15 Section 3 Configuration Maximum Transmission Unit MTU The default setting of PPPoE is 1492 Auto reconnect The device will automatically reconnect to your PPPoE D Link DWR 921 User Manual connection automatically PPPOE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Username Password Verify Password Service Name optional IP Address Primary DNS Server g _ optional Secondary DNS Server optional MAC Address Clone Maximum Idle Time 300 seconds MTU 1492 bytes MTU default 1492 Auto reconnect El Enable Gaus GE Section 3 Configuration PPTP Choose this Internet connection if your I
81. ur Internet connection requires a username and password to connect Most DSL modems Connection PPPoE use this style of connection Seef PPPoE on page 15 for information about how to configure this type of connection Username Password Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP See PPTP on Connection PPTP for information about how to configure this type of connection Username Password Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP See L2TP on page 19 for Connection L2TP information about how to configure this type of connection 3G 4G Connection Choose this connection if you have installed a SIM card into the DWR 921 See 3G 4G on page 20 for information about how to configure this type of connection Static IP Address Choose this option if your Internet Service Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be Connection manually configured See Static IP on page 13 for information about how to configure this type of connection After entering the requested information click Next to continue Note If you are not sure what connection type to use or what settings to enter check with your Internet service provider This completes the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Click Connect to save your changes EMIRE The Internet Connection Setup Wizard has completed Click the Connect button to save you
82. w the steps below Step 1 Windows Vista Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Manage Network Connections Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Mere General 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 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 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 IP address 192 168 0 52 number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set ere 25 25 25 0 Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Default gateway 192 768 0 1 Use the following DNS server addresses Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 T
83. will still be required to access the Web Management interface IP Allowed to Access Enter the Internet IP address of the PC that has access to the Broadband Router If you enter an asterisk in this field then anyone will be able to access the Router Adding an asterisk into this field could present a security risk and is not recommended Port This is the port number used to access the router 8080 is the port usually used for the Web Management interface D Link DWR 921 User Manual 47 Section 3 Configuration Time This section will help you set the time zone that you are in and an NTP Network Time Protocol server to use Daylight Saving can also be configured to adjust the time when needed After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION Time Zone Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop down box Configuraban option alows you to configure update and mantan tha on the intemal sytem dock Fom th section you can set the time sone Chat you are in and set the NTP Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving cen abo be configured to Enable Daylight Saving Tick this checkbox to allow for daylight saving adjustments o 205 2D hen need Casos setings Dorit sane Sotanga Use the dropdown boxes to specify a start date and end date for daylight saving time adjustments me Nob Sap I7 ania taidoa ard o AUTOMATIC TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION pis _
84. y is the most secure provided that all of your clients can support it Select whether to use the TKIP or AES cipher The AES cipher is the most secure provided that all of your clients can support it Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server Enter the port used for your RADIUS server Enter the Shared Secret password for your RADIUS server WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WPA Enterprise v WPA Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibility This mode uses WPA for legacy clients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA2 capable Also the strongest cipher that the client supports will be used For best security use WPA2 Only mode This mode uses AES CCMP cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security For maximum compatibility use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP cipher Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode To achieve better wireless performance use WPA2 Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode wpAonly v Cipher Type AES v EAP 802 1X When WPA enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 802 1x to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS server RADIUS Server IP Address 0 0 0 0 RADIUS server Port 1812 RADIUS server Shared Secret 28 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS To open the Wi Fi Protected Setup page click Wi Fi Protected Setup T

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