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D-Link DIR-450 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Application Rules ... 24 Network Filter ... 25 Website Filter ... 26 Firewall Settings ... 27 Advanced Wireless Settings ... 28 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Table of Contents Advanced Network Settings ... 29 Administrator Login Name: ... 30 Administrator Password: ... 30 Remote Management: ...
  • Page 3 Check your IP address ... 61 Statically Assign an IP address ... 62 Technical Specifications ... 63 Contacting Technical Support ... 65 Warranty ... 66 GNU/Linux GPL ... 72 GNU General Public License ... 73 Registration ... 79 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-450 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. • A compatible 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) card with service*.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, secure mobile router which allows you to share a high speed Internet connection virtually anywhere by connecting an EV-DO notebook adapter. You can get a high speed Internet connection just about anywhere within your wireless broadband network.

  • Page 6: Features

    • DHCP Server • Set up as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN. • DNS Relay • WAN DNS Servers if available OR DNS requests directed to the Gateway IP address. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Features...
  • Page 7 * 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Receptor for the Power Adapter. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Hardware Overview Connections Internet (EVDO) Card Slot Use this slot if a 32-bit PCMCIA card is used for your Internet connection.

  • Page 9: Leds

    Section 1 - Product Overview Status LED A blinking blue light indicates that the DIR-450 is functioning properly. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready.

  • Page 10: Installation

    2. Insert your wireless 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) card into the Internet 32-bit PCMCIA Card Slot. 3. Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DIR-450 Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit.
  • Page 11 4. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your DIR-450 Mobile Router. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. a. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate power has been applied.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Section - 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).

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Section - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the ISP Card from the drop-down list and then click Username / Password Connection (WWAN). Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Enter your WWAN user name, password, and server information. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Evdo Setup

    E n t e r y o u r Pa s sw o r d a g a i n fo r confirmation. Server Name: Enter the name of your network server (optional). Dial Number: The default is *99***1#. This field should not be altered except when required by your service provider. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual EVDO Setup...

  • Page 18: Wireless Settings

    The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-450 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Note: Super G with Dynamic Turbo mode only operates in Channel 6.
  • Page 19 Enable Hidden Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-450. If this option is Wireless: checked, the SSID of the DIR-450 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-450 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 20: Network Settings

    Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Network Settings...

  • Page 21: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-450 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-450.

  • Page 22: Virtual Server

    Enter the port that you want to open. In most Private Port: cases, the public and private will be the same port. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or ANY. Schedule: Select Always or a created schedule from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Virtual Server...

  • Page 23: Port Forwarding Rules

    Enter the range of ports that you want to open. If you want to open 1 port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or ANY. Schedule: Select Always or a created schedule from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Port Forwarding Rules...

  • Page 24: Application Rules

    Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-450. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule.

  • Page 25: Network Filter

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Network Filter...

  • Page 26: Website Filter

    Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. Clear the List Click to remove all the entries. Below: D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Website Filter...

  • Page 27: Firewall Settings

    This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host and to enable VPN passthrough. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-450, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.

  • Page 28: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Auto is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. WMM Function: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS (Quality of Service) for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings...

  • Page 29: Advanced Network Settings

    WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-450 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 30: Administrator Login Name

    Port: The port number used to access the DIR-450. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-450 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Time Settings

    To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to use the time from your computer. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 32: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual System Settings...

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 34: Ddns

    Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 35: System Check

    Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Schedules

    Enter a name for your new schedule. Day(s): Select a day, a range of days, or all week to include every day. Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Log Settings

    Tools > Email Settings screen. Refer to page 39. Save Log File Click to save the router logs to your hard drive. to Local Hard Drive: Log Type: Check System Activity to enable logging. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Syslog

    Section - Configuration The DIR-450 router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog to Syslog Server.

  • Page 39: Email Settings

    Check this box if your SMTP server requires Authentication: authentication. Account Name: Enter your account for sending email. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Confirm Re-type the password associated with the account. Password: D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Email Settings...

  • Page 40: Device Information

    This page displays the current information for the DIR-450. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. WAN: Displays the connection type, signal strength, and IP settings of the WWAN.

  • Page 41: Log

    Section - Configuration First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Stats

    Section - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-450 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 43: Support

    Section - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Wireless Security

    This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-450 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.

  • Page 45: Configure Wep

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Configure WEP...

  • Page 46: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual What is WPA?

  • Page 47: Configure Wpa-Psk

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Configure WPA-PSK...

  • Page 48: Configure Wpa (Radius)

    7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Configure WPA (RADIUS)

  • Page 49: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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 your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Configure Wep

    ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Configure WEP...
  • Page 51 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 mobile router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Configure Wpa-Psk

    ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Configure WPA-PSK...
  • Page 53 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 mobile router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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.
  • Page 55 • 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.

  • Page 56: Wireless Basics

    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.

  • Page 57: What Is Wireless

    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.
  • Page 58 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 •...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or mobile router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the mobile 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 DIR-450 User Manual Wireless Modes...

  • Page 61: 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. mobile router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 62: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    • 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm) • 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm) • 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-82dBm) • 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm) D-Link DIR-450 User Manual • 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm) • 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm) • 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm) • 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm) VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions •...
  • Page 64 * 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 DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 66: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 67 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 68 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.

  • Page 69: Limitation Of Liability

    This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 70: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Industry Canada Statement

    Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Gnu/Linux Gpl

    The Open Source Software licenses can be found in the gpl.pdf file, other materials accompanying the software package, the documentation or corresponding source files available from http://support.dlink.com/GPL.asp. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual GNU/Linux GPL...

  • Page 73: Gnu General Public License

    If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that hat they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors’ reputations. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Version 2, June 1991...
  • Page 74 Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 76 If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 77 AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...
  • Page 78 OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS...

  • Page 79: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.2 May 1, 2007 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual...

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