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- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Internet Connection .............12 SNMP ..................42 Static IP ................13 Routing ...................43 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............14 Advanced Wireless .............44 PPPoE .................15 Advanced Network ............45 PPTP ..................17 DMZ ..................46 L2TP ..................18 Tools ....................47 3G ..................19 Admin ..................47 Wireless Settings ..............21 D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 4 Support ..................61 Connecting to a Wireless Network .........62 Using Windows 7 ...............62 Configuring Wireless Security ........64 Using Windows Vista™ ..............67 Configuring Wireless Security ........68 Using Windows XP ..............70 ® Configure WEP ..............71 Configure WPA-PSK ............73 Troubleshooting ..............75 D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
• Power adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • Antenna Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWR-712 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements •... -
Page 6: Introduction
The HSPA+ 3G 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-712 can even be installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to check e-mail or chat online while commuting. -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Connects to a DSL/Cable modem or router through an Ethernet cable. Accepts a standard (U)SIM card for 3G connectivity. Power Connects to the included power adapter. Power Switch Turns the device on or off. Phone Port Connect to a regular phone line. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 8: Front Panel
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status WLAN Signal Strength Reset Button WPS Button Button Name Function Reset Press this button with an unfolded paperclip to reset the device. Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 9: Leds
Blinking: Data is being transferred via 3G/3.75G Solid Green: SMS storage is full Blinking Green: There is an unread SMS message WLAN Solid Green: WLAN is active and available Blinking Green: Data is being transferred over the WLAN D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 10: Installation
Ethernet WAN is not available. 4. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-712 HSPA+ 3G Router and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the router. -
Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations
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). -
Page 12: Configuration
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). -
Page 13: Setup
If you want to manually configure your settings, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to “Manual Internet Connection Setup” on page 12. 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. - Page 14 Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard. Note: The DWR-712 has a WAN Failover feature that allows the router to switch to a 3G connection if the WAN connection is down or unavailable. To configure this feature, please refer to “Internet Connection”...
- Page 15 3G Connection: Choose this connection if you have installed a SIM card into the DWR-712. See “3G” on page 19 for information about how to configure this type of connection.
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Page 16: Manual Internet Connection Setup
Enter an IP address for the router to use to check if it is connected to the Internet. If Auto-Backup is enabled and the IP address cannot be reached, the router will switch over to a 3G connection. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 17: Static Ip
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 18: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. Auto-reconnect: This feature enables this product to renew the WAN IP address automatically when the lease time has expired. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 19: Pppoe
(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value. 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. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 20 Maximum Idle Time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable Auto- reconnect will disable this feature. Maximum Transmission The default setting of PPPoE is 1492. Unit (MTU): D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 21: Pptp
Internet, and disconnect if no traffic after time period of Maximum Idle Time. Maximum Idle Time: The time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 22: L2Tp
Internet, and disconnect if no traffic after time period of Maximum Idle Time. 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-712 User Manual... - Page 23 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. Primary DNS Server: (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
- Page 24 Activate this feature to use the Ethernet WAN port as an additional LAN port. NAT Disable Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR-712, allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet connection, but without routing functions. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 25: Wireless Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. This is described in “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 28. 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. - Page 26 (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-712 User Manual...
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Page 27: Manual Wireless Connection Setup
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless Connection Setup To set up your wireless connection manually, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 28: Wireless Settings
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 29: Wireless Security Mode
• WPA-Personal: WPA-PSK encryption will be used. This setting is recommended for most users. • 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-712 User Manual... - Page 30 Network Key: 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-712 User Manual...
- Page 31 RADIUS Server IP Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. Address: RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port used for your RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Shared Enter the Shared Secret/password for your RADIUS server. Secret: D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 32: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can also use Windows 7 to do initial configuration of your router by using the Connect to a network wizard in Windows, and entering the WPS PIN/AP PIN of the router when prompted. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 33 PIN method, you will need to enter a 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-712 User Manual...
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Page 34: Network Settings
IP address in your browser to get into the configuration utility. Default Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Local Domain Name: Enter the local domain name for your network. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 35: Dhcp Server Settings
DHCP Server Settings The DWR-712 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. -
Page 36: Message Service
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 37: Create Message
Receiver: Type the phone number of the recipient. Text Message: Type the message that you would like to send. Send Message: Click this button to send the message. Cancel: Click this button to clear the message. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 38: Advanced
Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID when you click the Copy to button. You may select Always On or use a specific schedule that you have defined. To create and edit schedules, please refer to “Schedules” on page 55. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 39 Enable: Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule. Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. To create schedules, please refer to “Schedules” on page 55. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 40: Application Rules
NAT (Network Address Translation). Application Rules allow some of these applications work with the DWR-712 by opening ports after detecting traffic being sent through a trigger port. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes. -
Page 41: Qos Engine
Select what priority level to use for traffic affected by the rule: Low, Normal, or High. Enable: Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule. Use Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. To create schedules, please refer to “Schedules” on page 55. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 42: Mac Address Filter
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 setting specified in MAC filtering settings specified above. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 43: Url Filter
Select this box to enable URL Filtering. URL FILTERING RULES This identifies the rule. URL: Enter URL that you would like to block. All URLs that begin with this URL will be blocked. Enable: Tick the checkbox to enable the specified rule. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 44: Outbound Filter
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 rule number. Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page. Next Page: Advance to the next filter page. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 45: Inbound Filter
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 rule number. Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page. Next Page: Advance to the next filter page. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 46: 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-712. The DWR-712 supports SNMP v1 and v2c. -
Page 47: Routing
The number of hops equals the number of routers or gateways that data must pass through before reaching the destination. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 48: Advanced Wireless
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 49: Advanced Network
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 50: Dmz
Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 51: Tools
REMOTE MANAGEMENT Remote Management: Tick this check box to enable remote management. Remote management allows the DWR-712 to be configured over the Internet through a web browser. A username and password will still be required to access the Web-Management interface. -
Page 52: Time
NTP Server Used: Enter an NTP server to use for time synchronization, or use the dropdown box to select one. Click the Update Now button to synchronize the time with the NTP server. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 53: Syslog
Section 3 - Configuration Syslog The DWR-712 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. -
Page 54: E-Mail Settings
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 55: System
Upload Settings button to upload the settings to the router. 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-712 User Manual... -
Page 56: 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. -
Page 57: 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. -
Page 58: System Check
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. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 59: Schedules
Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active. End Time (hh:mm): 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-712 User Manual... -
Page 60: Connection Reset
Select this option if you want the connection reset feature to activate on a daily schedule. Weekly Schedule Day of Select this option if you want the connection reset feature to Week: activate only on a certain day of the week. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 61: Status
Displays the 3G connection details of the router. LAN: Displays the LAN connection details of the router. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless LAN connection details of the router LAN Computers: Displays the list of clients connected to the router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 62: Log
Click this button to download the current system log to your computer. Clear Logs: Click this button to clear the system log. Link To Log Settings: Click this button to go to the Log Settings page. For more, refer to “Log” on page 58. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 63: Statistics
Here you can view the packets transmitted and received passing through your router on both WAN and LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Click the Refresh button to refresh the WAN statistics. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 64: Wireless
Wireless This table displays a list of wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. It also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. Click Refresh to refresh the list. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 65: Support
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 66: Connecting To A Wireless Network
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. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 67 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 68: Configuring Wireless Security
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 69 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
- Page 70 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 71: Using Windows Vista
(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 the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 72: Configuring Wireless Security
Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® ™ computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 73 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 74: Using Windows
(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 the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 75: Configure Wep
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 76 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 77: Configure Wpa-Psk
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 78 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...
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Page 79: Troubleshooting
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. - Page 80 • • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • 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.
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Page 81: 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. -
Page 82: What Is Wireless
D -Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufac turer of net work ing produc ts. 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. - Page 83 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, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
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Page 84: Tips
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. -
Page 85: Wireless Modes
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-712 User Manual... -
Page 86: Networking Basics
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. -
Page 87: Statically Assign An Ip Address
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. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... -
Page 88: Technical Specifications
• WLAN Wireless Security • 2G • 3G • 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • SMS • WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • Signal Firewall Dimensions (L x W x H) • Network Address Translation (NAT) D-Link DWR-712 User Manual... - Page 89 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 materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWR-712 User Manual...