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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface........................................................................... i Trademarks............................................................... i Product Overview......................................................... 1 Package Contents.................................................... 1 System Requirements.............................................. 1 Introduction............................................................... 2 Hardware Overview....
Table of Contents Syslog............................................................... 54 E-mail Settings.................................................. 55 System.............................................................. 56 Firmware........................................................... 57 Dynamic DNS................................................... 58 System Check................................................... 59 Schedules.........................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DIR-455 Mobile Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • RJ-11 Telephone Cable • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-455 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • A compatible (U)SIM card with service.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link HSDPA 3.5G Mobile Communication Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, send SMS messages, and make mobile phone calls. Simply insert your UMTS/HSDPA SIM card, and share your 3.5G Internet connection through a secure 802.11g wireless network or using any of the four 10/100 Ethernet ports. While accessing your 3.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Rear Panel LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIM Power Phone Port Function LAN 1-4 (RJ-45) Insert an Ethernet cable connected to a network device such as a desktop or notebook computer. WAN (RJ-45) Insert a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable connected to a DSL/ Cable modem or router. SIM Insert a standard (U)SIM card into this slot. Power Insert the provided DC power adapter into this socket.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Signal Strength WPS Reset 2.5G 3.5G SMS WLAN WPS Button Name Function Reset Hold this button down to reset the device. WPS Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LED Name WAN LAN 1-4 Signal Strength WPS 2.5G 3.
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 Note: Ensure that your DIR-455 Mobile Router is disconnected and powered off before performing the installation steps below. 1.
Section 2 - Installation Connect a Telephone A standard RJ-11 jack on the back of the router allows you to connect a standard analog telephone for voice calls. Simply plug the phone cable into the jack labeled PHONE. You can then use your handset to dial out as you typically would with a standard landline. Your attached phone will also ring for any incoming voice calls.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DIR-455 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, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.
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). Type Admin and then enter the password. By default, the password is blank. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard guides you through the initial setup of your router. There are two ways to setup your Internet connection. You can use the Web-based Internet Connection Setup Wizard or you can manually configure using the Manual Internet Connection Setup wizard. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 13.
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 previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard. Select the Internet connection type. The connection types are explained on the following page.
Section 3 - Configuration The subsequent configuration pages will differ depending on the selection you make on this page. DHCP Connection Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most cable modems (Dynamic IP Address): use this type of connection. See page 16 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.
Section 3 - Configuration You have completed the Setup Wizard. Click Connect to save your settings. A popup will appear, to confirm your settings. Click OK to save your settings.
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 9.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Internet Connection Type Several different Internet Connection types can be selected depending upon the specifications of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). My Internet Connection is: Select the Internet Connection type specified by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The corresponding settings will be displayed below. Please see the following pages for details on how to configure these different connection types.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic IP (DHCP) This section will help you to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Use this option if your ISP didn’t provide you with IP Address information and/or a username and password. Host Name: (Optional) Required by some ISPs. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you PPPoE account. Username: The username/account name that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial-up. Password: Password that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial-up. Verify Password: Fill in with the same password in Password field. Service Name: (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. IP Address: (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.
Section 3 - Configuration PPTP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you PPTP account. Address Mode: Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address. Otherwise, please choose Dynamic IP. PPTP IP Address: 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.
Section 3 - Configuration L2TP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you L2TP account. Address Mode: Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address. Otherwise, please choose Dynamic IP. L2TP IP Address: 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.
Section 3 - Configuration 3G Choose this Internet connection if you already apply a SIM card for 3G Internet service from Telecom company. The fields here may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this page is only be used when your service provider requires. Account/Profile Name: Fill in a name to indicate the following 3G configuration. Username: (Optional) Fill in only if requested by ISP. Password: (Optional) Fill in only if requested by ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP assigns you a static IP address. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration GRE Settings This page allows you to set up GRE Tunnels and view information about the amount of data transmitted and received. Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is an IP packet encapsulation protocol used when IP packets must be sent from one network to another. GRE TUNNEL Name: Enter a name for the GRE tunnel. Tunnel IP: Specify the IP address of the tunnel. Peer IP: Enter the target Peer IP. Key: Enter a Key. The key can be a maximum of 7 characters long.
Section 3 - Configuration TUNNELS INFORMATION Tunnel Name: Displays the name of the tunnel. Transmitted Packets: Displays the total number of packets transmitted through the tunnel. Transmitted Bytes: Displays the total number of bytes transmitted through the tunnel. Received Packets: Displays the total number of packets received. Received Bytes: Displays the total number of bytes received. Refresh: Click Refresh to update the information in the table.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings This section will help you to manually configure the wireless settings of your router. Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client. WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Enable Wireless: Select this checkbox to enable wireless access. When you set this option, the following parameters take effect.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR455. 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 select the channel that it will operate on. This option is recommended because the router will choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings Router Settings This section will help you to change the internal network settings of your router and to configure the DHCP Server settings. Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of 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.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings The DIR-455 has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on the network that request them. By default, the DHCP Server is enabled on the device. The DHCP address pool contains a range of IP addresses, which is automatically assigned to the clients on the network. Enable DHCP Server: Select this box to enable the DHCP server on your router.
Section 3 - Configuration VPN Settings This section will help you create and configure your VPN settings. The router supports IPSec as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of protocols defined by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) to provide IP security at the network layer. VPN-IPSEC: Select it to enable IPSec VPN function. Choosing “Embedded” to allow this device establishing VPN tunnel with remote VPN gateways.
Section 3 - Configuration Tunnel Name: Indicate a tunnel name of this VPN configuration. Method: Two options can be selected: IKE or Manual. Click the More button to continue settings, and select the Enable checkbox to activate this rule. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.
Section 3 - Configuration Tunnel 1 - IKE Tunnel Name: I n d i c a t e a t u n n e l n a m e f o r t h i s V P N configuration. Local Subnet: The subnet of the VPN gateway’s local network. It can be a host, a partial subnet or a whole subnet. Local Netmask: Local netmask combined with local subnet to form a subnet domain. Remote Subnet: The subnet of the remote VPN gateway’s local network. It can be a host, a partial subnet, or a whole subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration PFS Group: Three groups can be selected: None, Group 1, Group 2, Group 5. None: No PFS group Group 1: 768-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus Group 2: 1024-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus Group 5: 1536-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus Aggressive Mode: Enabling this mode will accelerate the initial tunnel setup, but the device will suffer from less security in the meantime. Hosts at both ends of the tunnel must support this mode so as to establish the tunnel properly.
Section 3 - Configuration xAuth With the xAuth feature, the VPN client (or initiator) (Extended Authentication): needs to provide additional user information to the remote VPN server (or VPN gateway) for extended authentication. Otherwise, the VPN server will reject the connection request from VPN clients due to an unknown user, even though the pre-shared key is correct. This function is suitable for remote mobile VPN clients.
Section 3 - Configuration IKE PROPOSAL SETTINGS DH Group: Three groups can be selected: group 1 (MODP768), group 2 (MODP1024), and group 5 (MODP1536). Encryption Algorithm: Three algorithms can be selected: 3DES, DES, and AES. Authentication Algorithm: Two algorithms can be selected: SHA1 and MD5. Enable: Select this checkbox to enable the IKE Proposal with this rule. IPSEC PROPOSAL SETTINGS Encryption Algorithm: Three algorithms can be selected: 3DES, DES and AES.
Section 3 - Configuration Tunnel 1 - Manual Key Choose MANUAL in the Method field, and press the More button to continue following configuration. Tunnel Name: Indicate a tunnel name for this VPN configuration. Local Subnet: The subnet of the VPN gateway’s local network. It can be a host, a partial subnet or a whole subnet. Local Netmask: Local netmask combined with local subnet to form a subnet domain. Remote Subnet: The subnet of the remote VPN gateway’s local network.
Section 3 - Configuration Remote SPI: Remote SPI will be included in the inbound packet transmitted from WAN side of remote gateway. It will be used to de-hash the coming packet and check its integrity. The value of remote SPI should be set in hex format. Encryption Algorithm: Two algorithms can be selected: 3DES and DES. When the encapsulation protocol is set to AH, the encryption algorithm is unnecessary. Encryption Key: The encryption key is used by the encryption algorithm.
Section 3 - Configuration Tunnel 1 - Manual Key VPN Dynamic IP Setting: VPN Dynamic IP Setting: Enable it when you need remote mobile hosts to build secure VPN tunnel with the gateway. Click “More” button to continue the settings. Tunnel Name: Indicate a tunnel name of this VPN configuration. Local Subnet: The subnet of the VPN gateway’s local network. It can be a host, a partial subnet or a whole subnet. Local Netmask: Local netmask combined with local subnet form a subnet domain.
Section 3 - Configuration PFS Group: Three groups can be selected: None, Group 1, Group 2, Group 5. None: No pfs group is used. Group 1: Uses a 768-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus group. Group 2: Uses a 1024-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus group. Group 5: Uses a 1536-bit Diffie-Hellman prime modulus group. Preshared Key: The first key that supports IKE mechanism of both VPN gateway and VPN client host for negotiating further security keys. The pre-shared key must be same on both VPN gateways and clients.
Section 3 - Configuration IKE PROPOSAL SETTINGS DH Group: DH Group: Three groups can be selected: group 1 (MODP768), group 2 (MODP1024), and group 5 (MODP1536). Encryption Algorithm: Three algorithms can be selected: 3DES, DES, and AES. Authentication Algorithm: Two algorithms can be selected: SHA1 and MD5. Enable: Select this checkbox to enable the IKE Proposal with this rule. IPSEC PROPOSAL SETTINGS Encryption Algorithm: Three algorithms can be selected: 3DES, DES and AES.
Section 3 - Configuration Message Service If your ISP provide SMS service, you can create new messages, and manage your messages from this page. SMS INBOX SMS Inbox: Click this button to view any SMS message that you may have received. CREATE MESSAGE Create Message: Click this button to create a message.
Section 3 - Configuration CREATE MESSAGE This page allows you to send an SMS to your contacts. Just fill in the phone number of the recipient, and type the content of message. Then push the “Send Message” button to send out this message. If you would like to add more than one recipient, you must put a semicolon (;) between each of the phone numbers. Receiver: Type the phone number of the recipient. Text Message: Type the message that you would like to send.
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. Well-known Services: This contains a list of pre-defined services. Copy to: Copies the rule to the line of the specified ID. Use schedule rule: You may select Always On or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined. VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST ID: Identifies the virtual server.
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 Rules allow some of these applications work with the DIR-455. APPLICATION RULES Popular Applications: Select from a list of popular applications. Copy to ID: Copies the predefined application rule to the line of the specified ID.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game 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 the applications. QoS ENGINE SETUP QOS Packet Filter: Select this box to enable the QoS Packet Filter. Upstream Bandwidth: Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here (e.g. 400 kbps).
Section 3 - Configuration MAC Address Filter The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address Filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. 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. MAC FILTERING SETTINGS MAC Address Control: Select this box to enable Mac Filtering.
Section 3 - Configuration URL Filter URL Filter allows you to set up a list of Web-sites that will be blocked from users on your network. URL Filtering: Select this box to enable URL Filtering. URL FILTERING RULES ID: Identifies the rule. URL: Enter URL that you would like to block. Enable: Click to enable the specific URL filter. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.
Section 3 - Configuration Outbound Filter Outbound Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass the router. Outbound filter applies on all outbound packets. OUTBOUND FILTER SETTING Outbound Filter: Select this box to Enable the filter. Use Schedule Rule: You may select Always On or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Copy to ID: Copies the predefined filter to the specified ID OUTBOUND FILTER RULES LIST ID: Identifies the filter.
Section 3 - Configuration Inbound Filter Inbound Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass the router. Inbound filter only applies to packets that are destined for Virtual Servers or DMZ hosts. INTBOUND FILTER SETTING Inbound Filter: Select this box to Enable the filter. Use Schedule Rule: You may select Always On or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined.
Section 3 - Configuration SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DIR-455. The DIR-455 supports SNMP v1 or v2c. SNMP SNMP Local: Select Enabled to allow local SNMP administration. Select Disabled to disallow local SNMP administration. SNMP Remote: Select Enabled to allow local SNMP administration.
Section 3 - Configuration Routing The Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network. RIP SETTING RIP: 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 Subnetmask Exchange. ROUTING RULES ID: Identifies the rule.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless contains settings which can negatively affect the performance of your router if configured improperly. Do not change these settings unless you are already familiar with them or have been instructed to make the change by one of our support personnel. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network Advanced Network contains settings which can change the way the router handles certain types of traffic. We recommend that you do not change any of these settings unless you are already familiar with them or have been instructed to make the change by one of our support personnel. UPNP Enable UPnP: Click Enable UPNP to use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.
Section 3 - Configuration Admin The Admin page allows you to change the Administrator password and enable Remote Management. Admin has read/write access while the user has read-only access. Only the admin has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords. ADMINISTRATOR Admin Password: Enter and confirm the password that the admin account will use to access the router’s management interface.
Section 3 - Configuration Time This section will help you set the time zone that you are in and the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to adjust the time when needed. Time Zone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down box. Enable Daylight Saving: Select this checkbox to enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Automatic Time and Date The Network Time Protocol (NTP) Configuration: synchronizes the computer’s clock over a network.
Section 3 - Configuration Syslog The DIR-455 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Syslog Select this box to send the router Server: logs to a Syslog Server. Syslog Server IP Address: Enter the address of the Syslog server that will be used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the dropdown box (only if you want to receive an IP address from the router via DHCP).
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. Enable E-mail Notification: When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed to a designated e-mail address. SMTP Sever IP and Port: Enter the SMTP server IP address followed by a colon and the port number (e.g. 123.123.123.1:25). Send E-mail Alert to: Enter the e-mail address where you would like the e-mail sent to.
Section 3 - Configuration System Here, you can save the current system settings onto the local hard drive. Save To Local Hard Drive: 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. Load From Local Hard Use this option to load the previously Drive: saved router configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Here, you can upgrade the firmware of your Router. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer and then click Browse to upload the file. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Current Firmware Version: Displays your current firmware version.
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 (www. whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Sign up for D-Link’s free DDNS service at www.dlinkddns.com. Enable 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. Provider: Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down box.
Section 3 - Configuration System Check This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is connected to the network. It sends ping packets and listens for responses from the specific host. Host Name or IP Address: Enter a host name or the IP address that you want to ping (Packet Internet Groper) and click Ping. PING Result: The status of your Ping attempt will be displayed in the Ping Result box.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedules This section allows you to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features. Add New Rule...: Click this button to specify the start time, end time, and name of the rule. Edit: Edit the rule’s start and end time. Delete: Delete the rule. Name of Rule 1: E n t e r a n a m e f o r y o u r n e w schedule. Start Time (hh:mm): Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active.
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. General: Displays the current time and firmware version. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption type.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs Here, you can 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Here you can view the packets transmitted and received passing through your router on both WAN and LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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.
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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 DIR-455 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
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 the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Security.
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: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.
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 to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
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 due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
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 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.
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 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.
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 correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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’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.
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. 1. O p e n t h e W i n d o w s ® X P W i r e l e s s U t i l i t y b y r i g h t clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
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 the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key 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.
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 settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-455. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.
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 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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
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 other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Modes 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 network adapters on each computer, such as two or more WNA-2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router.
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, 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.
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 > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications GSM Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz Power Class 4 (850 / 900 MHz) Power Class 1 (1800 / 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSDPA Band * 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz Power Class 3 Data Rates ** 6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps in 802.11g mode 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode Standards 802.11g 802.11b 802.3 802.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Dimensions (L x W x H) 184 x 125 x 30 mm Operating Temperature 0˚ to 40˚C (32˚ to 104˚F) Operating Humidity 10%-90% (Non-condensing) Certification CE FCC * Supported frequency band is dependent upon regional hardware version. ** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
