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1. 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 a ue qe Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS RE erer yaur hor service provider z Cnnsnmne anaisnasaianal DYNAMIC DNS DDNS D Username E mail Enter the Username for your DDNS account i provar Dri rand E Username E mail 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 click the Ping button The results of the ping attempt will be displayed in the PING RESULT section below Ping Test sends ping packets to test a computer on the Internet Ces PING TEST Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Host Name or IP address ng 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 modify
2. 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 environments 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
3. 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 v Auto Detection Manual Albania Vodafone WCDMA HSPA optional optional optional Auto Auto Manual 300 seconds Disable Use Ping IE Enable Enable E Enable 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 Auto Mode Dial Up Profile Auto Detection Manual Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP If not keep the default Country Albania value Telecom Vodafone 3G Network WCDMA HSPA Select Disable or Use Ping depending on the settings required pes by your ISP If you select Use Ping set the ping interval and the RSA a IP address to ping Verify Password optional Dialed Number Authentication Auto v Activate this feature to use the Ethernet WAN port as an p additional LAN port Pin Code Reconn
4. Advanced Network settings please read the help section before attempting to modify these settings aave sennae Chaises Pri UPNP Universal Plug and Play UPnP supports peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices Enable UPnP WAN PING If you enable this feature the WAN port of your router will respond to ping requests from the Internet that are sent to the WAN IP Address Enable WAN Ping Respond L save setings pont Save setings 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 atthe 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 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS use to access the router s management interface a To help secure your network we recommend that you should choose a new password ADMINISTRATOR THE DEFAULT LOGIN NAME IS admin REMOTE MANAGEMENT Mew Password Confirm Password ie Remote Management Tick this
5. 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 network 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 13 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
6. 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 Fiter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass the router Outbound fiter ii applies on all outbound packets Use Schedule Rule Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID e when you click the Copy to button You may select Always On r Outbound Filter E Enable or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and Use schedule rue Canas Com w E edit schedules please refer tof Schedules on page 55 Allow all to pass except those match the following rules O Deny all to pass except those match the following rules OUTBOUND FILTER RULES LIST e Em Oo 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 the remote IP address and then the port after the colon Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule Schedule Rule Specify the schedule rul
7. and or a username and password After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU Maximum Transmission Unit MAC Address Auto reconnect D Link DWR 921 User Manual Optional Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server Optional Fill in with IP address of 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 PC This feature enables this product to renew the WAN IP address automatically when the lease time has expired DYNAMIC IP DHCP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server optional MTU 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 MAC Address Auto reconnect Menable 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 ch
8. as aie a nah oe a Te Sep 16 20 18 00 udhcpd 1093 udhcpd v0 9 9 pre started Sep 16 20 18 00 pe Unable to open var run udhcpd leases for Download Click this button to download the current system log to your sep 16 2018110 commander tat UMP Deon 1 Sep 16 20 18 14 commander STOP WANTYPE Dynamic IP Address computer sep 16201615 Mn TPE MIE AS alae D Sep 16 20 18 16 init Starting pid 2291 console dev ttyS1 bin ash Sep 16 20 18 16 pae Lease of 172 17 5 131 obtained lease time Clear Logs Click this button to clear the system log Ser 1620 1817 gia crea al wea cele Sep 16 20 18 19 commander Restart UPNP Daemon oe commander WAN IP is changed and GRE tunnel need Sep 16 20 18 19 resatert Sep 16 20 18 20 commander Main WAN status changed Link To Log Settings Click this button for a link that goes to the Log Settings page D Link DWR 921 User Manual 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 DWR 921 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEV Helpful Hints Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit packets passing through the device WAN STATISTICS INFORMATION Inbound 395173674 381673 56653 D Link DWR 921 User Manual 58 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Thi
9. being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right Change Windows Firewall settings corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would Wireless Network Connection 6 like to connect to and click Connect ae E Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more informati tion 2 Setup a wireless network Test for a home or small office th Unsecured wireless network all Related Tasks op default Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network all networking Ea amp Security enabled wireless network all J testi oth Change the order of preferred networks gt Change advanced f Security enabled wireless network l This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 g D Link DWR 921 User Manual 72 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network testi 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
10. button You may select Always On or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and edit schedules please refer tof Schedules on page 55 D Link DWR 921 User Manual Helpful Hints DWR 921 Il SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP or Web Servers Well known services select one se LCopyto 1D a Use schedule rule ALWAYS ON m 1 5001 192 168 0 50 Server IP Port VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST ID Service Ports 5001 o Oo o 35 Section 3 Configuration VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST ID Service Ports Server IP Port Enable ID This identifies the rule 1 5001 192 168 0 50 5001 K El k El k E f l El El El Service Ports Enter the public port s you want to open i 3 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 i Schedule Rule Specify the schedule rule number To create schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 8 o D Link DWR 921 User Manual 36 Section 3 Configuration Application Ru
11. key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router Security key 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 or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network 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 to Networking Basics on page 81 for more information D Link DWR 921 User Manual Not Connected Wy Wireless networks are available cm Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center vil ES A Friday 8 17 2007 w P Connect to a network iILUi rm Disconnect or connect to another network Show All xl Unsecured network Unsecured
12. 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 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 N
13. message to send SMS Inbox message SERVICE O Message Service provides the useful tools for message management SMS INBOX If you would lke to view SMS message cick on the button below 1f you would like to create and send SMS message then dick on the button below This page shows all messages that are stored on the 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 a From Timestamp 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 l
14. server checkbox to allow the router to use an NTP server to update the router s internal clock 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 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN The Time and Date Configuration option allows you to configure update and maintain the orrect time on the internal system clock From this section you can set the time zone that are in and set the NTP Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to adjust the time when needed Settings etting TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION Time Mon Sep 17 2012 14 15 12 Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada mM Enable Daylight Saving o AUTOMATIC TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION Ml Automatically synchronize with Internet time server NTP Server Used emo Le ads SYNC RESULT 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 Si i el i lee mine send the logs to OOT Enable Loggi
15. the Connect to Ww Pt setup ed aad deve a eng a PN Bons a network wizard in Windows and entering the WPS PIN AP PIN of the router when prompted E eset ont ets After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes wes Enable Disable AP PIN 48757751 Config Mode Registrar se Config Status UNCONFIGURED Disable WPS PIN Method Config Method Push Button se WPS status IDLE 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 D e WPS PIN initial configuration of the router you will need to enter the R z WPS PIN AP PIN into the wizard when prompted The factory Config Method Push Button aa IDLE Triggers default WPS PIN AP PIN is printed on a label located on the misi i bottom of the router You can click the Generate New PIN Save Settings onitsavesetines 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 Wi
16. to the wireless LAN and allow deny connections from unspecified MAC DHCP clients select one Ce copytos 1D se addresses MAC Address IP Address MAC FILTERING RULES 1 2 3 4 5 ID This identifies the rule 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 Blocking will block LAN computers to connect to pre defined Websites muy Less Dont Save setings URL FILTERING SETTING z URL Filtering Select this box to enable URL Filtering URL FILTERING RULES ID This identifies the rule URL Enter URL that you would like to block AIl URLs that begin with this URL will be blocked 5 2 o 3 m Enable Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule D Link
17. 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 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 wireless 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
18. 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 enter 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 only 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 se 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
19. 0 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 the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 by default D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help JE Back x 2 E O search jad address 192 168 0 1 JB 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 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 All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here The following pages will describe each section in detail starting with the SETUP p
20. A 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 Fae aiil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BB1Q633304WPA2 2h EE 4 Eddie_APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center 1 30 PM 9 7 2009 D D Link DWR 921 User Manual 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 ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A dlink will Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690q Open Network and Sharing Center 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router 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 It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the Type the network security key connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The
21. DHCP on page 14 for information about how to configure this type of connection Username Password Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to connect Most DSL modems Connection PPPoE use this style of connection See 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 page 17 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 Seel 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 W
22. P 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 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 Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Obynamic IP Static 1P L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway IP Address L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode always on Connect on demand Maximum Idle Time seconds Save Setti Don t Save Settings 19 Section 3 Configuration 3G 4G Choose this Internet connection if you already use a SIM card for 3G 4G Internet service from you
23. RITY 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 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 Caen Lie Gona 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 Ge Co Ga myNetwork 23 Section 3 Configuration Manual Wireless Connection Setup To set up your wireless connection manually click Manual Wireless Connection Setup _ ue There are 3 ways to setup your wireless connection You can use the Wireless Connection Setup wizard or you can manualy configure the connection Please note that changes made on this section will also need to be duplicated to your Wireless wireless clients and PC WIRELESS CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet click on the button below eless Connection Setup Wizard 2 Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have folow
24. S ENJIN Eiis sesser isis 38 MAC Address FRS 39 URE Filte PR AREE 40 Quthound PEL errant nee ries mts mmmn aT ame 41 Inbound Filter en 42 SNMP RSS uinnean AEE E RN 43 OUI Oh E TTE A 44 Advanced Wireless 45 Table of Contents Advanced Network ssssssssssssseesessssseeeossssssocesssseereosssssreossss 46 TOO een N 47 ADM eaan EEOAE E oe 47 TINE css si lca opted ian anna 48 SYS OGen eee eerste 49 E mail Settings seseesssseessseessssseresseresssserosssrossseeronsseossseees 50 SYSTEMI oeaiei E IN 51 SNS aeaea ee reece eet 52 Dynamic DNS ane 53 System CHECK sc eee 54 SOMOS RSS nee 55 SEE T CRAE AOOO EE 56 Device IRIS pec ecrecteae pec eecececeeterasetees 56 LOO ass ee tee 57 SAS emmener annees 58 RE nn nn dns 59 S10 8 016 A Se en 60 Connecting to a Wireless Network see 61 Using WINdOWS Te mom 61 Configuring Wireless Security 63 Using Windows Vista ssssssssssssssseeessssecressssssreossssssereossseeeeos 66 Configuring Wireless Security 67 Using Windows XP ee 69 COM GUIS WEP Sn cine 70 Configure WPA PSK ssssssesesssseerssssssereossssssereossseereossssseeossss 72 Troubleshooting ss 74 D Link DWR 921 User Manual Wireless Basics soossssossssosssseossssossssocsssesssssossososssssossss 76 What is Wireless eessssessesessesseseseesessesersessssesseserersesseseesessssesses 77 TDS ceea ne ne 79 Wireless MOdesS ssessesssssessesseseessesscscesessesssoseessesesscoscoseenesseosee 80 Netw
25. T CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would ike to configure the Internet settings of your Router manually then cick on the button below Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your D Link router to connect to the Internet Click Next to continue 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 WELCOME TO THE SETUP WIZARD It appears that you have already successfully connected your new router 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 Step 4 Save Settings and Connect Prev Next Cancel Connect 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 VerifyPassword if let Jems come 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 El Eu ea ee Select the Internet connection t
26. TION RULES oo00000000008 SUPPORT 37 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 Enable QOS Packet Filter Upstream Bandwidth Use Schedule Rule ID Local IP Ports Remote IP Ports QoS Priority Enable Use Rule QOS ENGINE SETUP Select this box to enable the QoS feature Use this section to configure QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online gaming l E E E E E E Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here e g 400 kbps E te orty for vour appicatons Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID when nl C E you click the Copy to button You may select Always On or use Use schedule rule anars D ipa 1D a specific schedule that you have defined To create and edit Eo schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 QOS RULES This identifies the rule Specify the local IP address es and port s for the rule to affect Specify the remote IP address es and port s for the rule to affect Select what priority level to use for traffic affected by the rule Low Norm
27. 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 for 128 bit keys Authentication Open m WEP Encryption 6sit sm Default WEP Key WEP Key 1 se WEP Key HEX sel 1234567890 5 ASCII or 10 HEX Save Settings Don t Save settings WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WPA Personal a 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 pher WPA Mode WPA only v Cipher Type aes x 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 7c92eccad9c6b0c05343ed88 747544b747ffd2 8 63 ASCII or 64 HEX 27 Section 3 Configuration If you choose
28. WPA Enterprise the following options will appear WPA Mode Cipher Type RADIUS Server IP Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Shared Secret Select whether to use WPA2 only or WPA only WPA2 only 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 D Link DWR 921 User Manual WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode wPA Enterprise se 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 x EAP 802 1X When WPA enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 802 1x to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS serv
29. able 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 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 2 VERRE C SNMP Remote Select whether to Enable or Disable remote SNMP n mye SNMP Remote O Enabled Disabled administration ee aN Get Community Enter the password public in this field to allow read only pa access to network administration using SNMP You can view x tue LE 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 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 u
30. ages GENERAL Time Sun Sep 16 2012 22 06 03 0800 Firmware Version V1 00 2012 09 04 Connection Type DHCP Client 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 you through setting up your Internet settings If you want to manually configure your settings click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to Manual Internet Connection Setup on page 12 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT INTERNET connection i There are two ways to set up your Internet connection you can use the Web based Intemet Connection Setup Wizard or you can manually configure the connection INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD ds iz If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Router to the Internet click on the button below Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL INTERNE
31. al or High Tick the checkbox to enable the specified 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 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 Address Control Tick this box to enable MAC Filtering The MAC Ce Access EN Address fiter option is used to control network access based Bikes on the MAC Adi of the network adapter A uea re a unique ID assigned by thi RES Ae network adapter This featur onfigured to ALLOW or DENY network Internet access MAC FILTERING SETTINGS MAC Address Control Connection Control Wireless and wired clients with C selected can connect to this device and allow deny connections from unspecified MAC addresses Sli al vet ints with C checked can connect allow be unspecified MAC addr rresses El Connection control pa Wales cients wih A checked can asocate to the association control wireless LAN and allow 3 unspecified MAC addresses to bat Association Control Wireless clients with A selected can associate
32. 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 c C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26001 lt C Copyright 1985 2661 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 Beal ECS dest 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 follow 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
33. anges Username The username account name that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial up Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Username Password Password that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial up soe aca 7 Service Name optional sja x Address Verify Password Fill in with the same password in Password field o EEA Secondary DNS Server optional Service Name Optional Fill in if provided by your ISP d esse 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 enable Save Settings Don t Save Settings 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 The default setting of PPPoE is 1492 Un it MTU Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Username Password Auto reconnect The devi
34. ard Drive settings to a file Click Save to open a file dialog and then select a location and file name for the settings E Lo RTS 2 me ee eee aae Load Settings From Local Use this option to load previously saved router configuration rs oh dd ay Hard Drive settings Click Browse and select the saved file and then click the Upload Settings button to upload the settings to the tn router Restore To Factory Default Settings LResettoDefa Restore To Factory This option will 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 plays y Current Firmware Date Displays your current firmware s release date There may be new firmware for your Router to improve functionality and performance To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used d
35. ated at a network device such as a router or gateway The number of hops equals the number of routers or gateways that data must pass through before reaching the destination 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 5 If you are not familiar with these Advanced Wireless settings please read the help section before iiia s attempting to modify these settings Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas eaea gt x i Beacon Interval 100 msec range 1 1000 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2347 If tn Co inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification wr See should be made eae Gave Gents Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be frag
36. ce will automatically reconnect to your PPPoE r connection automatically Service Name optional IP Address Primary DNS Server Oo optional Secondary DNS Server optional MAC Address icone Maximum Idle Time 300 seconds MTU 1492 bytes MTU default 1492 Auto reconnect El Enable Save Settings Don t Save Settings D Link DWR 921 User Manual 16 Section 3 Configuration PPTP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP 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 use
37. check box to enable remote management Remote Enable Remote Management C rad IP Allowed to Access management allows the DWR 921 to be configured over the Port Internet through a web browser A username and password 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 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 Time to adjust the time when needed After modifying any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Time Zone Enable Daylight Saving NTP Server Used D Link DWR 921 User Manual TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop down box Tick this checkbox to allow for daylight saving adjustments Use the dropdown boxes to specify a start date and end date for daylight saving time adjustments AUTOMATIC TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION Tick the Automatically synchronize with Internet time
38. dick Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails er 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 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 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 Opera 8 5 or higher e e Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher e Camino 0 8 4 or higher e e Firefox 1 5 or higher 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
39. e 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 instructio
40. e B G mixed Enable this mode if your network contains a mix of nes Visibility Status visble Invisible WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode WPA Personal _ m Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibiity This mode uses WPA for legacy cients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA2 capable Also the strongest cipher that the cient 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 802 11b and 802 11g 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 To achieve better wireless performance use WPA2 Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode WPA2 only aa Cipher Type AES sl Auto Channel Scan Enabling this feature will allow the router to scan for the best channel to use automatically Wireless Channel 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 coverag
41. e 24 You can also set up a wireless connection to a device automatically or configure your router automatically through Windows by clicking the Wi Fi Protected Setup button This is described inf Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS on page 29 DWR 921 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT There are 3 ways to setup your wireless connection You can use the Wireless Connection Setup izard or you can manually 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 If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet click on the button below Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have followed all steps outined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL WIRELESS CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your Router manually then click on the button below Has Comin Set WI FI PROTECTED SETUP If you would like to configure the WiFi Protected Setup of your Router then click on the button below Wireless Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your D Link router s wireless Click Next to continue Note While using the wizard you can click Prev to go back to the previous page or you can click Canc
42. e configured network name of default Wireless Network Name SSID Less et cone 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 the adapters documentation Note All wireless adapters currently support WPA Ces Lex Cons 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 AES se myPassword TKIP Note You will need to enter the unique security AES rated into your wireless clients enable proper wireless communication not the password you provided to create the security key STEP 3 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECU
43. e 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 SETTING Inbound Filter Select this box to Enable the filter ae Satter corte eee are ee en ee Use Schedule Rule Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID DR Case peers when you click the Copy to button You may select Always On rsa eae Inbound Filter E Enable or use a specific schedule that you have defined To create and Use schedule rule anason can D EE edit schedules please refer to Schedules on page 55 ES Allow all to pass except those match the following rules O Deny all to pass except those match the following rules INBOUND FILTER RULES LIST Eee ee Ed TA o Here you can select whether to Allow or Deny all incoming 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 the remote IP address and then the port after the colon En
44. e of your wireless network or enable Auto Channel Scan for the router to automatically select the best channel Visibility Status 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 e None No security will be used This setting is not recommended e WEP WEP encryption will be used This setting is only recommended if your wireless devices cannot support WPA or WPA2 WPA Personal WPA PSK encryption will be used This setting is recommended for most users e WPA Enterprise WPA EAP encryption will be used This setting is only recommended if you have a RADIUS authentication server Otherwise WPA Personal should be used D Link DWR 921 User Manual ADVANCED TOOLS Use this section to configure the wireless settings for this device Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your wireless client To protect yo
45. ect Mode Auto Manual Maximum Idle Time 300 seconds Enabling this option will allow you to connect when roaming nn Secondary DNS Server Note Roaming connections may incur additional fees from Keep Alive Disable Use Ping your service provider oe M Enaka 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 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 The Wireless Settings page allows you to configure how your router connects to the Internet There are several ways to set up your wireless connection You can click on the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button to start a wizard that will guide you through setting up your wireless settings If you want to manually configure your settings click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button and skip to Manual Wireless Connection Setup on pag
46. ed all steps outined in the faanyag Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL WIRELESS CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your Router manually then click on the button below w PROTECTED SETUP If you would like to configure the Wi Fi Protected Setup of your Router then click on the button low 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 Select this checkbox to enable wireless access When you set this option the following parameters take effect Wireless Network Name Also known as the SSID Service Set Identifier this is the name of your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Enter a name using up to 32 alphanumeric characters The SSID is case Use this section to configure the wireless settings for this device Pe a on this section may also need to be duplicated on your wireless client To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security features This decive supports three wireless security modes induding WEP WPA and WPA2 ave sennge oont seve senna sensitive z lt Enable Wireless Wireless Network Name My D Link Network Also called the SSID n n 802 11 Mode B GIN mixed se 802 11 Mod
47. el to close the wizard D Link DWR 921 User Manual 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 secure e Step 1 Name your Wireless Network e Step 2 Secure your Wireless Network Step 3 Set your Wireless Security Password Gex Go s WIRELESS 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 then 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 pr
48. er 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 DWR 921 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT There are 3 ways to setup your wireless connection You can use the Wireless Connection Setup izard or you can manually 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 If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Wireless Router to the Internet click on the button below Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL WIRELESS CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your Router manually then click on the button below nual Wireless Connection Setup WI FI PROTECTED SETUP If you would like to configure the WiFi Protected Setup of your Router then click 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 You can also use Windows 7 to do initial configuration of your router by using
49. etwork 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 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 S
50. get more information T tat OP Unsecured wireless network alll 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would Related Tasks p ras like to connect to and click Connect ME Venere shelons new sil salestest g Security enabled wireless network alll 4 testi lt Q fe Change the order of SF pd preferred networks gt Change advanced settings 3 Security enabled wireless network l This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect D Link DWR 921 User Manual 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 testi 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 er please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same GOTTA E DET Key as on the wireless router 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
51. hnical 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 frequency band is dependent upon regional hardware version 2 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building mater
52. ials 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
53. ick the Save Settings below to start the firmware upgrade Upload After you have downloaded a new firmware click Browse to m Current Firmware Version v1 00 locate the firmware on your computer then click Upload to parlor amen giao ee start the firmware upgrade Note Do not power off the unit when it is being upgraded The upgrade procedure takes about 180 seconds When the upgrade is done successfully the unit will be restarted automatically To upgrade the firmware your PC must have a wired connection to the router Enter Warning You must use a wired computer to upload the ee ee ee 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 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
54. ike to send oid Add for international 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 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 ID Use schedule rule 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 Specifies which rule to copy the selected Well known service settings to when you click the Copy to button Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID when you click the Copy to
55. iltering 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 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 SIM oO Accepts a standard U SIM card for 3G 4G connectivity Power 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 LANT LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Pink u w WAN EA eo Yu YW amp SMS WLAN S STRENG RESET STATUS 3G 4G 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 a new WPS connection Refer tol 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 Signa
56. ing any settings click Save Settings to save your changes Enable Schedule Edit Delete Previous Page Next Page Add New Rule Name of Rule Policy Week Day Start Time hh mm End Time hh mm Tick this checkbox to enable schedules Click this button to edit the selected rule see below Click this button to delete the selected rule Click this button to go to the previous page of rules 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 Click this button to create a new rule see below Enter a name for your new schedule Select Activate or Inactivate to decide whether features that use the schedule should be active or inactive except during the times specified Select a day of the week for the start time and end time Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active Select the time at which you would like the schedule to become inactive After making your changes click Save Settings to save the schedule D Link DWR 921 User Manual SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for Virtual Server Outbound Fiter and Inbound Fiter avenge oe Sets SCHEDULE RULE Enable Schedule D The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for Virtual Server Outbound Filter a
57. ireless LAN connection details of the router A 6 Hour 2 Min 5 Sec Remaining Lease Time Renew MAC Address 84 C9 B2 E2 FC 7E IP Address 172 17 5 131 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 172 17 5 254 DNS Server 192 168 168 249 192 168 168 201 LAN Computers Displays the list of clients connected to the router 3G 4G CARD Card Info N A Link Status Connecting Network Name N A LAN MAC Address 84 09 B2 E2 FC 7F IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN MAC Address 84 C9 B2 E2 FC 7F Wireless Enabled SSID dink_DWR 921 Security Auto None Channel 11 802 11 Mode B G N Mxed LAN COMPUTERS IP Address Name MAC 192 168 0 50 06955pcwinxp 00 19 B9 43 71 1E D Link DWR 921 User Manual 56 Section 3 Configuration Log Here you can view and download the system log Previous Click this button to go to the previous page of the log a al Next Click this button to go to the next page of the log View Log displays the activities occurring on the device Page 1 2 Log Number 18 First Page Click this button to skip to the first page of the log ee ee issn Somos Loe SYSTEM LOG Last Page Click this button to skip to the last page of the log P z Sep 16 20 17 56 pa klogd started BusyBox v1 3 2 2012 04 09 15 21 58 Refresh Click this button to refresh the system log ae
58. izard Click Connect to save your changes EMIRE The Internet Connection Setup Wizard has completed Click the Connect button to save your settings and reboot the router Saal reboot the router E New Cancel _connect 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 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT There are two ways to set up your Internet connection you can use the Web based Intemet Connection Setup Wizard or you can manually configure the connection INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD If you would lke to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your Router to the Internet click on the button below Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have followed all steps outined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would ike to configure the Interet settings of your Router manually 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 yo
59. l 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 C btnuingcreer Owtsisbenguensered LAN 1 4 Solid Green Ethernet connection has been established pes 3G Solid Green UMTS HSDPA HSUPA connection has been established PS __ tnuing reer Oats a a 4G Solid Green LTE connection has been established _ btnuingeosatvemguenstenedvesG Solid Green SMS storage is full Blinking Green There is an unread SMS message WLAN Solid Green WLAN is active and available MAN Jing Greer Das bemg rente vertes O 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 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 I
60. les 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 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 IRTU APPLICATION RULES This option sent to the Internet on a trigger port or port range Special Applications rules apply to all computers on your internal network SE APPLICATION mutes is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data Popular applications select one x Copy to 1D x K APPLICA
61. 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 Configure your Internet settings 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 If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router
62. mall 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 Router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place 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
63. mented 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 Enable WAN Ping Select the box to allow the WAN port to be pinged Blocking Respond WAN pings may provide some extra security from hackers D Link DWR 921 User Manual Tf you are not familar with these
64. nd Inbound Filter Save Setti Don t Save Settings SCHEDULE RULE SETTING Name of Rule 2 Office Hours Policy Inactivate vy except the selected days and hours below ID Week Day Start Time hh mm End Time hh mm 1 Monday x 08 00 19 00 2 Tuesday f 08 00 19 00 3 Wednesday M 08 00 19 00 4 Tnwsday nl 08 00 19 00 5 Friday We 08 00 19 00 6 choose one na 7 choose one a Saat EE 8 choose one iv Save Setti Don t Save Settings 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 Durs All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here E 3G Card Displays the 3G connection details of the router GENERAL Time Sun Sep 16 2012 22 16 11 0800 Firmware Version V1 00 2012 09 04 LAN Displays the LAN connection details of the router WAN Connection Type DHCP Client Network Status Established Wireless LAN Displays the w
65. ndows 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 use 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 Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router and also to configure the built in DHCP server to assign IP address to the computers on your network The IP address
66. ness 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 If you are using 2 4 GHz 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 1
67. network Security enabled network Set up a connection or network N rl haring Center 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 Connect to a network Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center vil L12UzL rivi 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click E Connect toa network Connect Disconnect or connect to another network Show All z Unsecured network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DWR 921 User Manual 67 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Enterthe same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect le 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 network If the connection fails The pesson who setup the nabwoik can give you the key E please verify that the securi
68. ng To Syslog Server o Syslog Server IP Address 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 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT SMTP Sever IP and Port Enter the SMTP server IP address the router will use to send Send system log to a detested host or ema to spect recents e mails Enter the complete IP address followed by a colon namin and the port number e g 123 123 123 1 25 Enable Ema Motion E SMTP Username Enter the username for the SMTP account 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 H
69. ns 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 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 il Table of Contents Table of Contents POTAGE A E O cs enunaeress i TRAC CI ARS mienne cn un i FCC PO MIO de re naianunau ii Product OVEN VICW sccsicavenssssnsvcsniiccneseantevvveveseiseiensercaen
70. nsert 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 a few 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 Installation 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 thick
71. orking BASICS sssssoccocsssssococeccssossosocecessososooceeessoso 81 Check your IP addreSS ssssessssssseeresssssssssseeerreesssssssseeeressssssss 81 Statically Assign an IP address 82 Technical Specifications ses 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 Computer with Windows Mac OS or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter 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 1 1n wireless network or using any of the four 10 100 Ethernet ports Keep your 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 f
72. r 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 4G networks 3G networks or use Auto Mode to automatically select a network Fill in aname 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
73. 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 aa 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 i 192 168 0 e 52 number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set anode EEEN Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Default gateway 12 18 01 btain DN j tomaticall Use the following DNS server addresses Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Preferred DNS server 192 168 D Alternate DNS server g Cancel Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DWR 921 User Manual 82 Appendix C Tec
74. rs 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 IP Static 1P Always on Connect on demand 0 seconds Don t Save Settings Save Setti 17 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 O Dynamic 1P Static IP Always on Connect on demand Maximum Idle Time seconds 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 I
75. s 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 few minutes after an unexpected disconnect Refresh WIRELESS CLIENT TABLE 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 D Link DWR 921 User Manual SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT SETUP HELP Internet Wireless Settings Network Settings Message Service ADVANCED HELP VIRTUAL SERVER Application Rules QOS Engine MAC Address Filter Website Filter Outbound Filter Inbound Filter SNMP Routing Advanced Wireless Advanced Network TOOLS HELP gt amp 3 5 M E e SLi mail se stem irmware amic DN stem Check chedules f ttin 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 using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to
76. se 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 ID Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Hop Enable RIP SETTING Select this box to enable routing then select which routing protocol to use e RIPv1 Protocol in which the IP address is routed This Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around jork your netwe Don t Save Settings SUPPORT through the internet RIP SETTING C Enable RIPvi RIPv2 e RIPv2 Enhanced version of RIPv1 with added features such as Authentication Routing Domain Next Hop Forwarding and Subnet mask Exchange ROUTING RULES Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Hop ROUTING RULES o00000008 This identifies the rule Enter in the IP of the specified network that you want to access using the static route Enter in the subnet mask to be used for the specified network Enter in the gateway IP address for the specified network Enter in the amount of hops it will take to reach the specified network Note In a transmission path each link is termin
77. 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 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 IP Address Secondary DNS IP Address Primary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address Save Setti Don t Save Settings 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
78. t toa urls netere ranae or to get or network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button cocco coy Te for a home or small office Unsecured wireless network will Related Tasks ba fa default 3 UG Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network alll networking KESI salestest Ifyou get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check the TCP IP settings for Le riens secre enti vire network all your wireless adapter Refer tol Networking Basics on page 81 for more information P canoe advanced Do Security enabled wireless network il This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect a D Connect D Link DWR 921 User Manual 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 Change Windows Firewall settings the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right Open Network Connections corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Task Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to
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80. that is configured here is the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the IP address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again Default Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the router The default subnet mask CE is 255 255 255 0 i Sesana Coartsave seino ROUTER SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router The IP address that is configured here is the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface Local Domain Name Enter the local domain name for your network F you change the IP address here you may need to Aus your PCs network settings to access Router IP Address mma J Default Subnet Mask ass Local Domain Name 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 B so to 199 addresses within the LAN subnet 86400 Seconds 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
81. 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 Wireless The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected afl Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BBIQ633304WPA2 Eddie APNAS 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 Networking Basics on page 81 settings for your wireless adapter Refer to for more information D Link DWR 921 User Manual Not connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690q sl Connect automatically il il el si el ll Open Network and Sharing Center LA 62 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configuring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security WP
82. ty settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router a E Display characters ee 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 are mer ne x oe One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer bubble to access the utility To see the list and connect click this message or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks j Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a Refresh network Ce ante nh lst below to connec
83. ur Internet Connection is Service Provider ISP The corresponding settings will be displayed below Please see the following pages for details on how to configure these different connection types va re to choose from Static IP DHCP PPPoE PPTP L2TP and 3G 46 If you are unsure of your connection method please contact your Internet Service Provider Note If using the PPPoE option you will need to remove or disable any PPPoE client software on your computers Host Name Ifthe Internet Host you are using for the Auto Backup feature R ms mme requires you to enter a Host Name enter it here In most cases es x Reboo Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet you may leave this blank My Intemet Connections Daa Tal ue E Enable checking wired WAN alive Auto Backup When this box is checked the router will switch over to a tenues 3G 4G connection if the Internet Host specified below is a Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password unreachable optional 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 Internet Host Enter an IP address for the router to use to check if it is lena connected to the Internet If Auto Backup is enabled and the Greene aies IP address cannot be reached the router will switch over to a 3G 4G connection D Link DWR 921 User Manual 12 Section 3
84. ur privacy you can configure wireless security features This decive supports three wireless security modes including WEP WPA and WPA2 Don t Save Setings Enable Wireless Wireless Network Name My D link Network Also called the SSID 802 11 Mode B GIN mixed se Auto Channel Scan B Wireless Channel ZAG Visibility Status Visible Invisible Security Mode WeAPersonal se Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibiity This mode uses WPA for legacy cients 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 WPA2 only az Cipher Type aes v 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
85. ype you use The connection types are explained on the r n n Please select the Internet connection type below following page If you are unsure which connection type you should use contact your Internet S nncp Connection Dynamic IP Address Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address Most Cable Modems Service Provider ISP Eo Username Password Connection PPPoE Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL modems use this type of connection Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard errana et ae 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 stic1p address connection n Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be please refer tol Internet Connection on page 12 es 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 Seel Dynamic IP

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