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D-Link DWR-161 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Trademarks

    I d-link dwr-161 user manual 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 co...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Ii table of contents d-link dwr-161 user manual preface...........................................................................I trademarks .............................................................. I product overview ........................................................1 package contents ...

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    Iii d-link dwr-161 user manual table of contents syslog .............................................................. 42 e-mail settings ................................................. 43 system ............................................................. 44 firmware ...............................

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    1 section 1 - product overview d-link dwr-161 user manual • d-link dwr-161 4g usb router • power adapter • manual and warranty on cd • li-ion battery system requirements • computer with windows ® , macintosh ® , or linux-based operating systems with an installed ethernet adapter • internet explorer ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction the d-link dwr-161 4g usb router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and make mobile phone calls. Simply connect your usb modem and share your 3g/4g i...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    3 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview side panel port function lan (rj-45) insert an ethernet cable connected to a network device such as a desktop or notebook computer. Power insert the provided dc power adapter into this socket. Power switch turn the device on...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    4 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview back panel port function usb port connects to a usb modem. Wps button establishes a secure wireless connection. Usb port wps button.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    5 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds led name power source power switch led status description power battery on blinking green device is on and battery is in use. On solid red device is on and battery is low. Off off device is off. Power adapter on solid g...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    6 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds (continued) led name led status description 3g/4g usb solid green a 3g/4g connection is established. Blinking green data is being transmitted. Ethernet solid green an rj45 cable is plugged in and an ethernet connection ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    7 d-link dwr-161 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. Install the battery 1. Turn off...

  • Page 12: Connect to Your Network

    8 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 2 - installation connect to your network note: ensure that your dwr-161 4g usb router is disconnected and powered off before performing the installation steps below. 1. Connect a usb modem to the usb port on the back of the router. 2. Insert a lan network cable i...

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    9 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the dwr-161 can be accessed using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the quantity, thickness and location of walls, c...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    10 d-link dwr-161 user manual 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...

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    11 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration setup wizard the setup wizard guides you through the initial setup of your router. There are two ways to set up your internet connection. You can use the web-based internet connection setup wizard or you can manually configure your internet con...

  • Page 16

    12 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration create a new password and then click next to continue. Click prev to go back to the previous page or click cancel to close the wizard. Select your time zone from the drop-down box and then click next to continue. Click prev to go back to the pr...

  • Page 17

    13 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration choose this option if your internet setup provider provided you with ip address information that has to be manually configured. See page 17 for information about how to configure this type of connection. Choose this if your internet connection ...

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    14 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration after you have completed the setup wizard, click connect to save your settings. A popup box will appear, asking you to confirm your settings. Click ok to save your settings..

  • Page 19

    15 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration manual internet connection setup click manual internet connection setup to begin. If you want to configure your router to connect to the internet using the wizard, click internet connection setup wizard and refer to page 11..

  • Page 20: Internet Connection

    16 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration several different internet connection types can be selected depending upon the specifications of your internet service provider (isp). Select the internet connection type specified by your internet service provider (isp). The corresponding sett...

  • Page 21: Static Ip

    17 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration 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 per...

  • Page 22: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    18 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic ip (dhcp) (optional) required by some isps. (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 per...

  • Page 23: Pppoe

    19 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration pppoe choose this internet connection if your isp provides you with a pppoe account. The username/account name that your isp provides to you for pppoe dial-up. Password that your isp provides to you for pppoe dial-up. Fill in with the same pass...

  • Page 24: Pptp

    20 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration pptp choose this internet connection if your isp provides you with a pptp account. Choose static ip only if your isp assigns you an ip address. Otherwise, please choose dynamic ip. E n t e r t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d b y y o u...

  • Page 25: L2Tp

    21 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration l2tp choose this internet connection if your isp provides you with a l2tp account. Choose static ip only if your isp assigns you an ip address. Otherwise, please choose dynamic ip. E n t e r t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d b y y o u...

  • Page 26: 3G/4G

    22 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration select auto-detection or manual. Select your country. Select your telecom provider. Select your 3g/4g network. Enter your username. Enter your password. Reenter your password. Enter the dialed number. Select the authentication method. Enter the...

  • Page 27: Iburst

    23 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration iburst choose this internet connection if your isp provides you with an iburst account. User/account name that your isp provides to you for iburst dial-up. Password that your isp provides to you for iburst dial-up. Fill in with the same passwor...

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi Hotspot

    24 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration wi-fi hotspot choose this connection type if you want to connect to an existing wi-fi hotspot. Click this button to search for wi-fi hotspots in the area. Click this button to refresh the list. Click this button to select a wi-fi hotspot. Click...

  • Page 29: Wireless Settings

    25 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration select this checkbox to enable wireless access. When you set this option, the following parameters take effect. Also known as the ssid (service set identifier), this is the name of your wireless local area network (wlan). Enter a name using up ...

  • Page 30

    26 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration indicates the channel setting for the dwr-161. By default the channel is set to 11. This can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network. Click auto channel scan to automatically ...

  • Page 31: Network Settings

    27 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration this section will help you to change the internal network settings of your router and to configure the dhcp server settings. Network settings router settings enter the ip address of the router. The default ip address is 192.168.0.1. If you chan...

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server Settings

    28 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration select this box to enable the dhcp server on your router. Enter the starting and ending ip address for the server’s ip assignment. The time period for the ip address lease. Enter the lease time in minutes. Primary dns ip address: assign a prima...

  • Page 33: Virtual Server

    29 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration 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. This contains a list of pre-defined services. Copies the rule to the line of the...

  • Page 34: Application Rules

    30 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration 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). Applications ...

  • Page 35: Qos Engine

    31 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration qos engine qos engine setup select this box to enable the qos packet filter. Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here (e.G. 400 kbps). Specify the maximum downstream bandwidth here (e.G. 400 kbps). Qos rules identifies the rule. Specify the ...

  • Page 36: Mac Address Filter

    32 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration mac address filter mac filtering settings select this box to enable mac filtering. Wireless and wired clients with c selected can connect to this device and allow/ deny connections from unspecified mac addresses. Wireless clients with a selecte...

  • Page 37: Url Filter

    33 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration select this box to enable url filtering. Url filtering rules identifies the rule. Enter a url that you would like to block. Click to enable the specific url filter. Url filter allows you to set up a list of web sites that will be blocked from u...

  • Page 38: Outbound Filter

    34 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration outbound filter setting select this box to enable the filter. You may select always on or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Copies the predefined filter to the specified id. Outbound filter rules list identifies the fi...

  • Page 39: Inbound Filter

    35 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration inbound filter setting select this box to enable the filter. You may select always on or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Copies the predefined filter to the specified id. Inbound filter rules list identifies the filt...

  • Page 40: Snmp

    36 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration snmp select enabled to allow local snmp administration. Select disabled to disallow local snmp administration. Select enabled to allow local snmp administration. Select disabled to disallow local snmp administration. Enter the password public i...

  • Page 41: Routing

    37 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration rip setting select this box to enable routing. Ripv1: protocol in which the ip address is routed through the internet. Ripv2: enhanced version of ripv1 with added features such as authentication, routing domain, next hop forwarding, and subnet-...

  • Page 42: Advanced Wireless

    38 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. Set the transmit power of the antennas. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If i...

  • Page 43: Advanced Network

    39 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration upnp click enable upnp to use the universal plug and play (upnp™) feature. Upnp provides compatibility with networking e q u i p m e n t , s o f t w a r e , a n d peripherals. Wan ping select the box to allow the wan port to be “pinged.” blocki...

  • Page 44: Admin

    40 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration administrator enter and confirm the password that the admin account will use to access the router’s management interface. Remote management remote management allows the dwr-161 to be configured from the internet using a web browser. A username ...

  • Page 45: Time

    41 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration time select the appropriate time zone from the drop-down box. Select this checkbox to enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. The network time protocol (ntp) synchronizes the computer’s clock over a network. Choose the ntp ...

  • Page 46: Syslog

    42 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration syslog select this box to send the router logs to a syslog server. Enter the address of the syslog server that will be used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop- down box (only if you want to receive an ip address f...

  • Page 47: E-Mail Settings

    43 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration e-mail settings e-mail settings allows you to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notifications to an e-mail address. When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed to a designated e-mail addres...

  • Page 48: System

    44 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration system use this option to save your current router configuration settings to a file and onto your computer. Click save to open a file dialog, and then select a location and file name for the settings. Use this option to load the previously save...

  • Page 49: Firmware

    45 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration firmware displays your current firmware version. Displays your current firmware date. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click browse to locate the firmware on your computer. Click upload to start the firmware upgrade. This page allows...

  • Page 50: Dynamic Dns

    46 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic dns dynamic domain name system is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing ip address. Select this box to enable ddns. Select your ddns provider from the drop-down box. Enter the host name that you registered with your ddn...

  • Page 51: System Check

    47 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration system check enter a host name or the ip address that you want to ping (packet internet groper) and click ping. The status of your ping attempt will be displayed in the ping result box. This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a c...

  • Page 52: Schedules

    48 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration schedules click this button to specify the start time, end time, and name of the rule. Edit the rule’s start and end time. Delete the rule. Enter a name for your new schedule. Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active...

  • Page 53: Device Information

    49 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration device information all of your internet and network connection details are displayed on this page. The firmware version is also displayed here. Displays the current time and firmware version. Displays the mac address and the private (local) ip ...

  • Page 54: Logs

    50 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration logs this page allows you to view logs and define events that you want to view. This router also has an internal syslog server, so you can send the log files to a computer that is running a syslog utility..

  • Page 55: Statistics

    51 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration statistics this page allows you to 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..

  • Page 56: Wireless

    52 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration 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..

  • Page 57: Support

    53 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 3 - configuration support.

  • Page 58: Wireless Security

    54 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 4 - security wireless security this section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The dwr-161 offers the following types of security: • wpa2 (wi-fi protected access 2) • wpa2-psk (pre-shared key) • wpa (w...

  • Page 59: Configure Wep

    55 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 4 - security configure wep it is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to t...

  • Page 60: What Is Wpa?

    56 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 4 - security what is wpa? Wpa, or wi-fi protected access, is a wi-fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of wep (wired equivalent privacy). The 2 major improvements over wep are: • improved data encryption through the temporal key integri...

  • Page 61: Configure Wpa-Psk

    57 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 4 - security configure wpa-psk it is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due ...

  • Page 62: Configure Wpa (Radius)

    58 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 4 - security configure wpa (radius) it is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption...

  • Page 63: Using Windows Vista™

    59 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network connect 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 ...

  • Page 64: Configure Wireless Security

    60 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network configure 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 ...

  • Page 65

    61 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network 3. 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 connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correc...

  • Page 66: Using Windows

    62 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - 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...

  • Page 67: Configure Wep

    63 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - 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. 2. Highligh...

  • Page 68

    64 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - 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. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that th...

  • Page 69: Configure Wpa-Psk

    65 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network configure wpa-psk it is recommended that you enable wpa on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the wpa key being used. 2...

  • Page 70

    66 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network 3. The wireless network connection box will appear. Enter the wpa-psk passphrase and click connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the wpa-psk setting...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    67 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwr-161. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows ® xp. ...

  • Page 72

    68 d-link dwr-161 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting • configure your internet settings: • go to start > settings > control panel. Double-click the internet options icon. From the security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • click the connection tab and set the di...

  • Page 73: Wireless Basics

    69 d-link dwr-161 user manual appendix a - 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-lin...

  • Page 74

    70 d-link dwr-161 user manual 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 hom...

  • Page 75

    71 d-link dwr-161 user manual appendix a - wireless basics 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 oth...

  • Page 76

    72 d-link dwr-161 user manual 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 peop...

  • Page 77: Wireless Modes

    73 d-link dwr-161 user manual appendix a - wireless basics there are basically two modes of networking: • 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 netwo...

  • Page 78: Networking Basics

    74 d-link dwr-161 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your new d-link adapter, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Wireless router) automatically. To verify your ip address, pl...

  • Page 79

    75 d-link dwr-161 user manual 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 > control panel > network and internet ...

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    76 d-link dwr-161 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications data rates 1 1/2/5.5/11 mbps in 802.11b mode 6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 mbps in 802.11g mode up to 150 mbps in 802.11n mode standards 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n wireless security 64/128-bit wep (wired equivalent ...