Version 1.02 | 05/21/2013
User Manual
4G LTE Router
DWR-921
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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 instructions, 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................. i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
FCC Regulations............................................................................ ii
PPTP....................................................................................17
L2TP ....................................................................................19
3G/4G.................................................................................20
Wireless Settings.................................................................22
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard..........................22
Manual Wireless Connection Setup ........................24
Wireless Settings............................................................25
Wireless Security Mode ...............................................26
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................29
Network Settings................................................................32
Router Settings...............................................................32
DHCP Server Settings...................................................33
Message Service..................................................................34
SMS Inbox.........................................................................34
Create Message ..............................................................35
Advanced ......................................................................................36
Virtual Server........................................................................36
Application Rules................................................................38
QoS Engine............................................................................39
MAC Address Filter.............................................................40
URL Filter................................................................................41
Outbound Filter...................................................................42
Inbound Filter ......................................................................43
SNMP.......................................................................................44
Routing...................................................................................45
Advanced Wireless .............................................................46
Product.Overview...............................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................... 2
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 3
Rear Panel................................................................................ 3
Front Panel .............................................................................. 4
LEDs........................................................................................... 5
Installation..........................................................................6
Connect to Your Network .......................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 7
Configuration......................................................................8
Web-based Configuration Utility............................................ 8
Setup................................................................................................. 9
Internet..................................................................................... 9
Internet Connection Setup Wizard............................ 9
Manual Internet Connection Setup ........................12
Internet Connection .....................................................12
Static IP..............................................................................13
Dynamic IP (DHCP)........................................................14
PPPoE .................................................................................15
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Advanced Network ............................................................48
Troubleshooting...............................................................77
Network Scan.......................................................................49
Tools ................................................................................................50
Admin .....................................................................................50
Time.........................................................................................51
Syslog......................................................................................52
Email Settings ......................................................................53
System ....................................................................................54
Firmware................................................................................55
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................56
System Check.......................................................................57
Schedules ..............................................................................58
Status ..............................................................................................59
Device Info ............................................................................59
Log ...........................................................................................60
Statistics .................................................................................61
Wireless ..................................................................................62
Support ..........................................................................................63
Tips...................................................................................................79
Networking.Basics............................................................80
Check your IP address...............................................................80
Statically Assign an IP address...............................................81
Technical.Specifications...................................................82
Connecting.to.a.Wireless.Network..................................64
Using Windows 7 .......................................................................64
Configuring Wireless Security........................................66
Using Windows Vista™ ..............................................................69
Configuring Wireless Security........................................70
Using Windows® XP ....................................................................72
Configure WEP.....................................................................73
Configure WPA-PSK............................................................75
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
• D-Link DWR-921 4G LTE Router
• Power Adapter
• Manual and Warranty on CD
• 2 3G/4G 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
• A compatible (U)SIM card with service.*
• Computer with Windows, Mac OS, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
• Java-enabled browser such as Internet Explorer 6, Safari 4.0, Chrome 20.0, or Firefox 7 or above (for configuration)
*Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link 4G LTE Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks, and share them with a number of
wired and wireless devices. Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert
your UMTS/HSUPA SIM card, and share your 3G/4G Internet connection through a secure 802.11n wireless network or using
any of the four 10/100 Ethernet ports.
The DWR-921 keeps your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption, preventing unauthorized users from
accessing your network. The DWR-921 utilizes dual-active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the
Internet, and includes MAC address filtering to control which clients can access your network, and what content they can
access.
The DWR-921 4G LTE Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an
impromptu wireless network is required, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DWR-921 can even be
installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to access the Internet while commuting.
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Hardware Overview
Rear Panel
WAN Port
Power Connector
LAN Ports
SIM Card Slot Power Switch
Port
Function
LAN Ethernet Ports
WAN Ethernet Port
SIM
For connection to a network device such as a desktop or notebook computer.
For connection to a DSL/Cable modem or router
Accepts a standard (U)SIM card for 3G/4G connectivity.
Connects to the included power adapter.
Power
Power Switch
Turns the device on or off.
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Signal Strength
Reset Button
WPS Button
Button Name Function
Reset
WPS
Press this button with an unfolded paperclip to reset the device.
Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. Refer to “Wi-Fi
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
Status 3G
4G
SMS WLAN
LED Name
Function
Signal Strength Blinking Red: No SIM card/signal, or unverified PIN code
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)
Status
WAN
Blinking Green: Device is powered on and working
Solid Green: Ethernet connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred
LAN 1-4
3G
Solid Green: Ethernet connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred
Solid Green: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via 3G
4G
Solid Green: LTE connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via 4G
SMS
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
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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. Insert your Internet/WAN network cable into the WAN port on the back of the router.
Note: The 3G/4G connection can also be used as a backup WAN. Once a backup is configured, the router will automatically use 3G for the Internet
connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available.
4. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-921 4G LTE Router and an available Ethernet port on the network
adapter in the computer you will use to configure the router.
Note: The DWR-921 4G LTE Router LAN Ports are Auto-MDI/MDIX, so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be used.
5. Connect the power adapter to the power connecter 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.
a. 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 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 to computers or other devices.
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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, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range of the wireless
signal. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office. The key to maximizing
the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the 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 can appear 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 or drywall. Materials such as
glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete, and water can affect wireless performance. Large objects such as fish tanks, mirrors, filing 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 phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone is not in use. In some cases, cordless phones, X-10 wireless devices, and electronic equipment such as ceiling fans,
fluorescent lights, and home security systems may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity.
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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).
To log in to the configuration utility, enter admin as the username, and then enter the password.
By default, the password is blank.
assistance.
The configuration utility will open to the STATUS > 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.
The following pages will describe each section in detail, starting with the SETUP pages.
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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 SetupWizard 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
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your 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.
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Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down box and then click Next to continue.
Select the Internet connection type you use. The connection types are explained on the
following page. If you are unsure which connection type you should use, contact your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard.
Note: The DWR-921 has a WAN failover feature that allows the router to switch to a 3G/4G
connection if the WAN connection is down or unavailable. To configure this feature,
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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. See “Dynamic IP (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
Username / Password Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). See “L2TP”on page 19 for
Connection (L2TP): information about how to configure this type of connection.
3G/4G Connection: Choose this connection if you have installed a SIM card into the DWR-921. See “3G/4G”on page 20 for information
about how to configure this type of connection.
Static IP Address Choose this option if your Internet Service Provider provided you with IP address information that has to be
Connection: manually configured. See “Static IP”on page 13 for information about how to configure this type of connection.
After entering the requested information,click Next to continue.
Note: If you are not sure what connection type to use or what settings to enter, check with your Internet Service Provider.
This completes the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click Connect to save your changes
and reboot the router.
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Manual Internet Connection Setup
To set up your Internet connection manually, click Manual Internet Connection Setup.
Internet Connection
Several different Internet connection types can be selected depending upon the specifications of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also
set up the auto-backup feature, which allows you to use a 3G/4G connection for your Internet connection if your main connection fails.
My Internet Select the Internet connection type specified by your ISP. The
Connection is: corresponding settings will be displayed below. Please see the
following pages for details on how to configure these different
connection types.
Host Name: If the Internet host you are using requires you to enter a host
name, enter it here. In most cases, you may leave this blank.
Auto-Backup: If this feature is enabled, the router will switch over to a
3G/4G connection if the Internet host (specified below) is
unreachable.
Internet Host: 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/4G connection.
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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: Enter the IP address assigned to your network connection.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server.
MTU: You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit
(MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500.
MAC Address: 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 button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address
of your Ethernet card.
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Dynamic IP (DHCP)
This section will help you to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Use this option if your ISP didn’t provide you with IP address
information and/or a username and password. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Primary DNS Server: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS Server: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of secondary DNS server.
MTU (Maximum You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit
Transmission Unit): (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500.
MAC Address: 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 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.
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PPPoE
Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with a PPPoE account. After modifying any settings, clickSave Settings to save your changes.
Username:
The username/account name that your ISP provides to you for
PPPoE dial-up.
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
Password that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial-up.
Re-type your password in this field.
Fill in if provided by your ISP. (Optional)
IP Address:
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.
Primary DNS Server:
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Secondary DNS Server:
MAC Address:
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
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 to disable this feature.
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Maximum Transmission The default setting of PPPoE is 1492.
Unit (MTU):
Auto-reconnect: The device will automatically reconnect to your PPPoE
connection automatically.
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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:
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).
PPTP Subnet Mask:
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP PPTP).
PPTP Gateway IP Address:
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP PPTP).
PPTP Server IP Address:
Username:
IP address of PPTP server.
User/account name that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial-
up.
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Password that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial-up.
Re-enter your password for verification.
Choose Always-on when you want to establish PPTP
connection all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand,
the device will establish a PPTP connection when local users
want to connect to the Internet, and disconnect if there is no
traffic after the time period defined by the Maximum Idle
Time setting.
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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.
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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:
Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address.
Otherwise, please choose Dynamic IP.
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP L2TP).
L2TP Subnet Mask:
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP L2TP).
L2TP Gateway IP Address:
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP L2TP).
L2TP Server IP Address:
Username:
IP address of L2TP server.
User/account name that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial-
up.
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Password that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial-up.
Re-type your password in this field.
Choose Always-on when you want to establish L2TP
connection all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand
the device will establish L2TP connection when local users
want to use 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.
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3G/4G
Choose this Internet connection if you already use a SIM card for 3G/4G Internet service from your mobile Internet service provider. 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:
Choose whether the DWR-921 should only use 4G networks,
3G networks, or use Auto Mode to automatically select a
network.
Dial Up Profile:
Select Auto-Detection to have the router automatically detect
the settings for your connection. Select Manual to enter the
details of your connection manually.
Account/Profile Name:
Country/Telecom:
Fill in a name to identify the following 3G/4G configuration.
Select your country and service provider to automatically fill in
some of the required settings.
Username:
Password:
Fill in only if requested by ISP (optional).
Fill in only if requested by ISP (optional).
Enter the number to be dialed.
Dialed Number:
Authentication:
Select PAP, CHAP, or Auto detection. The default
authentication method is Auto.
APN:
Pin Code:
Enter the APN information (optional).
Enter the PIN associated with your SIM card.
Reconnect Mode:
Select Auto or Manual to determine whether the router
should reconnect to your 3G/4G network automatically or
manually.
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Maximum Idle Time: 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: Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Secondary DNS Server: Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Keep Alive: Select Disable or Use Ping depending on the settings required
by your ISP. If you select Use Ping, set the ping interval and the
IP address to ping.
Bridge Ethernet Ports: Activate this feature to use the Ethernet WAN port as an
additional LAN port.
Roaming: Enabling this option will allow you to connect when roaming.
Note: Roaming connections may incur additional fees from
your service provider.
DNS Check: Enabling this will send periodic DNS checks to make sure your
connection is alive, and if the check fails, it will restart your 3G
connection to resume connectivity.
NAT Disable: 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.
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Wireless Settings
This section will help you to manually configure the wireless settings of your router. Please note that changes made in 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“ManualWireless Connection Setup”on page 24. You can also set up a wireless connection to a device automatically, or configure
your router automatically throughWindows by clicking the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.This is described in“Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”on page 29.
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your 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 Cancel to close the wizard.
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Enter a name (SSID) 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 must be 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.
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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: Check this box to enable wireless access. When you enable 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-
sensitive.
802.11 Mode: B/G mixed: Enable this mode if your network contains a mix of
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.
Auto Channel Scan: Enabling this feature will allow the router to automatically
scan for the best wireless channel to use.
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 coverage 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 making it undetectable, but clients will need to
manually enter the SSID of your network to connect.
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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.
• None: No security will be used. This setting is not
recommended.
• WEP: WEP encryption will be used. This setting is
only recommended if your wireless devices do not
support WPA or WPA2.
• 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.
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If you choose WEP, the following options will appear:
Authentication: Select whether to use Open or Shared authentication.
WEP Encryption: Select whether to use 64-bit or 128-bit encryption.
Default WEP Key: Select which WEP key (1-4) to use as the default key. This will
also change the WEP Key text box to that WEP key for your to
configure(1-4).
WEP Key: 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: Select whether to use WPA2 only or WPA only. WPA2 only is
the most secure, provided that all of your clients can support
it.
Cipher Type: 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.
Network Key: Enter the key/password you want to use for your wireless
network. The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long,
and may only contain letters and numbers.
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If you choose WPA-Enterprise, the following options will appear:
WPA Mode: Select whether to use WPA2 only or WPA only. WPA2 only is
the most secure, provided that all of your clients can support
this security method.
Cipher Type: 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.
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:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
To open the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page, click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
TheWi-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 the Connect to
a network wizard inWindows, and entering theWPS PIN/AP PIN of the router when prompted.
After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
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WPS: Select whether you would like to Enable or Disable WPS
features.
AP PIN (also known as If you use Windows 7’s Connect to a network wizard to do
WPS PIN): initial configuration of the router, you will need to enter the
WPS PIN/AP PIN into the wizard when prompted. The factory
default WPS PIN/AP PIN is printed on a label located on the
bottom of the router. You can click the Generate New PIN
button to change it to a randomly generated PIN.
Config Mode: Select whether the WPS config mode should be set to
Registrar or Enrollee. In most cases, this should be set to
Registrar so that you can use WPS to connect new wireless
clients.
Config Status: If this is set to CONFIGURED, the router will be marked
as “already configured”to computers that try to use WPS
configuration, such as Windows 7’s Connect to a network
wizard. You can click the Release button to change the status
to UNCONFIGURED to allow for WPS configuration of the
router.
If this is set to UNCONFIGURED, you can click the Set
button to change the status to CONFIGURED to block WPS
configuration of the router.
Disable WPS Pin Method: Enable this option to prevent clients from connecting to the
router using the PIN method. If this option is enabled, clients
must use the push-button method to connect.
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 needs to use to connect to
your router.
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WPS Status: This will show the current WPS connection process status. Click
the Trigger button to initiate a WPS connection.
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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.
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.
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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 are automatically
assigned to the clients on the network. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Enable DHCP Server: Select this box to enable the DHCP server on your router.
DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the range of IPs for the DHCP server to use to assign
IP addresses to devices on your network. These values will
represent the last octet of the IP addresses in the pool.
DHCP Lease Time: Enter the lease time for IP address assignments.
Primary DNS IP Address: Enter the primary DNS IP address that will be assigned to
DHCP clients.
Secondary DNS IP Enter the secondary DNS IP address that will be assigned to
Address: DHCP clients.
Primary WINS IP Address: Enter the primary WINS IP address that will be assigned to
DHCP clients.
Secondary WINS IP Enter the secondary WINS IP address that will be assigned to
Address: DHCP clients.
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Message Service
If your ISP provides SMS service, you can check and send messages from this page.
SMS Inbox: Click this button to view SMS messages that you have
received.
Create Message: Click this button to create a new message to send.
SMS Inbox
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 have read a
message, 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.
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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 the message. Then
click the“Send Message”button to send out the 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.
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.
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Advanced
The ADVANCED pages allow you to configure the more advanced settings of the router, such asVirtual Server , 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. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Well-known Services: This contains a list of pre-defined services. You can select a
service, select a rule ID, then click the Copy to button to copy
the default settings for that service to the specified rule ID.
ID: Specifies which rule to copy the selected Well known service
settings to when you click the Copy to button.
Use schedule rule: Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID
when you click the Copy to button. You may select Always On
or use a specific schedule that you have defined. To create and
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VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST
ID: This identifies the rule.
Service Ports Enter the public port(s) you want to open.
Server IP: Port: Enter the IP address and port of the computer on your local
network that you want to forward the Service Ports to.
Enable: Check the box to enable the specified rule.
Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. To create schedules, click
on the Add New Rule button. For further information on
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Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and Internet telephony. 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:
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
ID:
Trigger:
This identifies the rule.
Enter the port to listen to in order to trigger the rule.
Incoming Ports:
Specify the incoming port(s) to open when traffic comes over
the Trigger port.
Enable:
Check the box to enable the specified rule.
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine improves your online gaming or streaming media experience by ensuring that your game or media traffic is prioritized over
other network traffic, such as FTP or web. For best performance, use the Automatic Classification option to automatically set the priority for your
applications. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
QOS ENGINE SETUP
Enable QOS Packet Filter:
Upstream Bandwidth:
Select this box to enable the QoS feature.
Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here (e.g. 400
Kbps).
Use Schedule Rule:
Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID
when you click the Copy to button. You may select Always On
or use a specific schedule that you have defined. To create and
QOS RULES
ID:
This identifies the rule.
Local IP : Ports:
Specify the local IP address(es) and port(s) for the rule to
affect.
Remote IP : Ports:
QoS Priority:
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, Normal, or High.
Enable:
Check the box to enable the specified rule.
Use Rule #:
Specify the schedule rule number. To create a new schedule,
click on the Add New Rule button. For more information
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MAC Address Filter
The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address Filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC address of the network adapter.
A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter. This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network/
Internet access. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
MAC FILTERING SETTINGS
MAC Address Control: Tick this box to enable MAC Filtering.
Connection Control: Check the box to allow wireless and wired clients with C
selected to connect to this device. You can also select to allow
or deny connections from unspecified MAC addresses.
Association Control: Check the box to allow wireless clients with A selected can
associate to the wireless LAN. You can also select to allow or
deny connections from unspecified MAC addresses.
MAC FILTERING RULES
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.
C: If this box is ticked, the rule will follow the connection control
setting specified in MAC filtering settings specified above.
A: If this box is ticked, the rule will follow the association control
setting specified in MAC filtering settings specified above.
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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.
Check the box to enable URL Filtering.
URL FILTERING RULES
URL Filtering:
This identifies the rule.
ID:
Enter URL that you would like to block. All URLs that begin
with this URL will be blocked.
URL:
Check the box to enable the specified rule.
Enable:
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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.
Use Schedule Rule: Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID
when you click the Copy to button. You may select Always On
or use a specific schedule that you have defined. To create and
OUTBOUND FILTER RULES LIST
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: Check the box to enable the specified rule.
Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. Click on the Add New Rule
button to create a new schedule rule.
Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page.
Next Page: Advance to the next filter page.
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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.
Use Schedule Rule: Select a schedule to use and copy to the specified rule ID
when you click the Copy to button. You may select Always On
or use a specific schedule that you have defined. To create and
INBOUND FILTER RULES LIST
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.
Enable: Check the box to enable the specified rule.
Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. Click on the Add New Rule
button to create a new schedule rule.
Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page.
Next Page: Advance to the next filter page.
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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.
SNMP Remote: Select whether to Enable or Disable remote SNMP
administration.
Get Community: Enter the password public in this field to allow read-only
access to network administration using SNMP. You can view
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/IP 4: Enter up to 4 IP addresses to use as trap targets for your
network.
SNMP Version: Select the SNMP version of your system.
WAN Access IP Address If you want to limit remote access SNMP access, enter the IP
address of the remote computer you will use to access this
device; all other IP addresses will be denied remote SNMP
access.
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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 SETTING
RIP:
Check the box to enable routing, then select which routing
protocol to use:
• 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-mask exchange.
ROUTING RULES
ID: This identifies the rule.
Destination: Enter in the IP of the specified network that you want to access
using the static route.
Subnet Mask: Enter in the subnet mask to be used for the specified network.
Gateway: Enter in the gateway IP address for the specified network.
Hop: Enter in the amount of hops it will take to reach the specified
network.
Note: In a transmission path, each link is terminated at a
network device such as a router or gateway. 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.
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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.
Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas.
RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If
inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification
should be made.
Fragmentation: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes,
determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets
exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before
transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
DTIM Interval: Set the interval for DTIM. A Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM) is a countdown informing clients of the next window
for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. The default
interval is 3.
WMM Capable: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is a QoS (Quality of Service) system
for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve
the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless
clients.
TX Rates: Select the basic transfer rates based on the speed of
wireless adapters on your wireless network. It is strongly
recommended to keep this setting to Auto.
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Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval to 400 ns. This can
increase the throughput rate provided that the delay spread
of the connection is also low. However, it can also increase
error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to
radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best
for your installation.
HT 20/40 Coexistence: Enable this option to reduce interference from other
wireless networks in your area. If the channel width
is operating at 40 MHz and there is another wireless
network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference,
the router will automatically change to 20 MHz.
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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: Check the box to enable 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.
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Network Scan
This page lets you set whether to allow the DWR-921 to automatically select a 3G/4G network based on the inserted SIM card, and allows you to
manually scan for networks and select one to connect to.
3G/4G Network Selection Leave this setting on Auto to allow the DWR-921 to
Method: automatically select a cellular network to connect to. If you
need to select a network manually, select Manual, click the
Scan button, then select an available network to connect to.
Note: You will only be able to scan for networks if the
DWR-921 is not currently connected to a 3G/4G network.
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Tools
The TOOLS pages allow you to adjust various system settings for your router, such as the system time, firmware, and custom schedules. To view the
Tools pages, click on TOOLS at the top of the screen.
Admin
The Admin page allows you to change the Administrator password and enable Remote Management. The admin has read/write access while users
only have read-only access. Only the admin has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords. After modifying any settings, click
Save Settings to save your changes.
ADMINISTRATOR
Admin Password: Enter and confirm the password that the admin account will
use to access the router’s management interface.
REMOTE MANAGEMENT
Remote Management: Tick this check box to enable remote management. Remote
management allows the DWR-921 to be configured over the
Internet through a web browser. A username and password
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.
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Time
This section will help you set the time zone that you are in and an NTP (NetworkTime Protocol) server to use. Daylight Saving can also be configured
to adjust the time when needed. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION
Time Zone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down box.
Enable Daylight Saving: Check the box to allow for daylight saving adjustments. Use
the drop-down boxes to specify a start date and end date for
daylight saving time adjustments.
AUTOMATIC TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION
Check the Automatically synchronize with Internet time
server box to allow the router to use an NTP server to update
the router’s internal clock.
NTP Server Used: Enter an NTP server to use for time synchronization, or use the
drop-down box to select one. Click the Update Now button to
synchronize the time with the NTP server.
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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 Check the box 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
send the logs to.
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Email Settings
Email Settings allow you to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notifications to an email address. After
modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Enable Email Notification: When this option is enabled, router activity logs will be
emailed to the specified email address.
SMTP Sever IP and Port: Enter the SMTP server IP address the router will use to send
emails. Enter the complete IP address followed by a colon(:)
and the port number. (e.g. 123.123.123.1:25).
SMTP Username: Enter the username for the SMTP account.
SMTP Password: Enter the password for the SMTP account.
Send Email Alert to: Enter the email address where you would like the router to
send emails to.
Email Subject: Enter a subject for the email.
Email Log Now: Click this button to send the current logs to the specified email
address.
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System
Here, you can save the current system settings to a local hard drive. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Save Settings To Local Use this option to save your current router configuration
Hard Drive settings to a file. Click Save to open a file dialog, and then
select a location and file name for the settings.
Load Settings From Local Use this option to load previously saved router configuration
Hard Drive: settings. Click Browse... and select the saved file and then
click the 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.
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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
Current Firmware Version:
Current Firmware Date:
Upload:
Displays your current firmware’s version.
Displays your current firmware’s release date.
After you have downloaded a new firmware, click Browse to
locate the firmware on your computer, then click Upload to
start the firmware upgrade.
Warning: You must use a wired connection to upload the
firmware file; do not use a wireless connection.
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 box.
Warning: Unofficial firmware is not supported, and may cause
damage to your device. Use of unofficial firmware is
at your own risk.
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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
free DDNS service at www.dlinkddns.com. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
DDNS: Tick this checkbox to enable the DDNS feature.
Provider: Select a DDNS service provider to use.
Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
Username / E-mail: Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password / Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
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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.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Schedules
This section allows you to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings
to save your changes.
Enable Schedule:
Edit:
Check this box to enable schedules.
Click this icon to edit the selected rule. (see below)
Click this icon to delete the selected rule.
Click this button to go to the previous page of rules.
Delete:
Previous Page:
Next Page:
Click this button to go to the next page of rules.
Click this button to specify the start time, end time, and name
of the rule.
Add New Rule..:
Click this button to create a new rule. (see below)
Enter a name for your new schedule.
Name of Rule #:
Policy:
Select Activate or Inactivate to decide whether features that
use the schedule should be active or inactive except during
the times specified.
Week Day:
Select a day of the week for the start time and end time.
Start Time (hh:mm):
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.
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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.
3G Card: 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.
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Log
Here, you can view and download the system log.
Previous: Click this button to go to the previous page of the log.
Next: Click this button to go to the next page of the log.
First Page: Click this button to skip to the first page of the log.
Last Page: Click this button to skip to the last page of the log.
Refresh: Click this button to refresh the system log.
Download: 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 for a link that goes to the Log Settings page.
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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.
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Wireless
This table displays a list of wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. Click Refresh to refresh the list.
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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.
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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 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.
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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
for more information.
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Configuring Wireless Security
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you
are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
Wireless
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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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.
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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
connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key
or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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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 theTCP/IP settings
information.
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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
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.
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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 correct. The key or passphrase must be
exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are
using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless
network. Most utilities will have a “site survey”option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the
bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner
next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a
network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check theTCP/IP settings for
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Configure WEP
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing
network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on
the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would
like to connect to and click Connect.
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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 the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same
as on the wireless router.
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Configure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing
network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on
the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would
like to connect to and click Connect.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter theWPA-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 settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be
exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWR-921. Read the following descriptions
if you are having problems.
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be
connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to
connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0) or higher
• Opera 8.5 or higher
• Safari 1.2 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
• Camino 0.8.4 or higher
• 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 light may not be on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall,
andWindows® 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.
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• Configure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the Reset All Zones to
Default Level button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• 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.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
• 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.
• 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 I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Please note that this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button
down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default
IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default username is admin and the password should be left blank.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing 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, you may need a repeater
to boost the signal and 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 unauthorized users connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature
on the router. Refer to “Wireless Settings”on page 22 for detailed information on how to set up wireless security.
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless
router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start > 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.
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.
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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™ -
Windows® XP -
Windows® 2000 -
Step 2
Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.
Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
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
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.
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
number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set
Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
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.
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Technical Specifications
LTE Band
ƒ 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600 MHz
VPN
ƒ L2TP/PPTP/IPSEC/VPN Pass-through
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA Band 1
ƒ 900 / 2100 MHz
Antenna
ƒ Power Class 3
ƒ Two detachable 3G/4G antennas
Data Rates 2
Ports
ƒ Up to 150 Mbps with 802.11n clients
ƒ 6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps in 802.11g mode
ƒ 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps in 802.11b mode
ƒ LTE Uplink: Up to 50 Mbps
ƒ Four LAN ports (RJ-45)
ƒ WAN port (RJ-45)
USIM Slot
ƒ LTE Downlink: Up to 100 Mbps
ƒ Standard 6-pin SIM card interface
Standards
LED Status Indicators
ƒ WAN
ƒ 802.11b/g, compatible with 802.11n devices
ƒ 802.3
ƒ 802.3u
ƒ LAN
ƒ WLAN
ƒ 3G
ƒ 4G
Wireless Security
ƒ 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
ƒ WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
ƒ SMS
ƒ Status
ƒ Signal Strength
Firewall
ƒ Network Address Translation (NAT)
ƒ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
ƒ 190 x 111.5 x 23.5 mm (7.48 x 4.39 x 0.93 inches)
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Operating Temperature
ƒ 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F)
Certifications
ƒ CE
ƒ Wi-Fi Certified
Operating Humidity
ƒ 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
1
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 materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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