Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.0 March 18, 2009 DWM-156 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.
Table of Contents Preface.......................................................................... 2 Manual Revisions..................................................... 2 Trademarks.............................................................. 2 Introduction............................................................... 5 Features................................................................... 5 Product Overview......................................................... 6 Package Contents...............
Profile Settings........................................................... 28 Band Settings......................................................... 28 Network Selection................................................... 29 Call Settings........................................................... 30 Missed Calls........................................................... 30 Startup Options.......................................................... 31 Version Information........................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter allows users with a computer to connect to mobile broadband networks (HSUPA/ HSDPA/UMTS/GPRS/GSM). While connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. The adapter uses a standard USB interface for fast and simple installation.
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DWM-156 - 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter System Requirements • Windows 2000/XP/VISTA or Mac OS X 10.4.0+ • Pentium III or greater • 128MB RAM or greater • 50MB available disk space • Internet Explorer v6.0+ / Firefox v1.5+ • A computer with an available USB 2.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Status Indicator A multi-colored LED indicates connection status information. MicroSD Card Slot Accepts a MicroSD card (up to 8GB). SIM Card Slot Accepts a standard SIM Card. USB Port Connects the DWM-156 to a computer.
Section 1 - Product Overview LED Indicator Information Color Service Blinking Solid Yellow System – Device Initializing / No Signal Red SIM Card Service Searching Error (No SIM / Invalid SIM) Green WCDMA Registered Connected Blue HSDPA/ HSUPA – Connected GPRS/ EDGE Registered Connected Purple D-Link DWM-156 User Manual 8
Section 2 - Installation Installation SIM Card Installation Follow the steps below to install a SIM card: 1. Remove the cover from the end of the adapter. Figure 1 2. Pull out the SIM card tray. (Figure 1) 3. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down. (Figure 2) 4. Push the SIM card tray back into the adapter. (Figure 3) 5. Connect the adapter to a USB port on your computer.
Section 2 - Installation MicroSD Card Installation The DWM-156 has a slot which can read MicroSD cards with capacities of up to 8GB. Follow the steps below to install a MicroSD card: 1. Unplug the DWM-156 USB adapter from the computer. 2. Gently lift the upper left corner of the MicroSD card slot cover. (Figure A) 3. Insert the MicroSD card with the gold contacts facing towards the top of the adapter. (Figure B) Figure A 4. Close the MicroSD card slot cover. (Figure C) 5.
Section 2 - Installation Software Installation Before you install the software, you must first install a SIM card into the USB adapter and connect the adapter to a USB port on your computer. 1. Open My Computer. 2. Double click on the removable drive labeled ConnMgr. 3. Double click the file labeled setup.exe to start the installation. 4. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the Installation Wizard. 5. The D-Link Mobile Connection Manager will launch automatically.
Section 3 - Basic Functions Basic Functions Software Overview Once the program has been installed, you may launch the DWM-156 USB Modem application by double clicking on its desktop icon, or via Start > Programs > D-Link > D-Link USB Modem. Once launched, the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager icon will be displayed in the windows notification area. The D-Link Mobile Connection Manager provides all of the functions needed to manage your connection to a mobile service network.
Section 3 - Basic Functions New Profile Before starting, if the mobile service provider associated with your SIM card is listed in the preset profile list, you can directly connect to the desired network using its pre-defined profile. You also can create your own profile by following the steps below: 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Click the New button to activate the wizard which will help you create a new profile. 3. Select the profile type, Use Default Profile or User-Defined Profile.
Section 3 - Basic Functions User-Defined Profile 1. Fill in the Profile Name, Phone Number, APN, User Name, Password, and Authorization Type. 2. Click Finish to complete. 3. Click the Advanced button to display APN details. 4. Highlight an APN and click OK. 5. Click Next to continue. Establishing a Connection The Connect/Disconnect button will be black when you are offline. You can click the Connect button to connect to the network via the default profile.
Section 4 - Profile Management Profile Management Under the Profiles icon, users can create, edit and delete profiles as well as preset profiles. Editing 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Select a profile and click the Edit button. 3. Click the appropriate tab and enter the information in the fields. 4. Click the Advanced button to display a list of operators and their areas in the window below. 5. Click OK to close the APN window. 6. Click OK to close the Edit Profile window.
Section 5 - Connection Management Connection Management The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history. Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window. Current Connection The Current Connection tab displays the following information: Profile Name - Displays the current profile. Select other profiles from the drop down menu.
Section 5 - Connection Management Connection History The History Connection tab displays the following information: Type - The type of connections made. Profile - The names of the profiles used. Date & Time - The date and time of the connection. Duration - The duration of the connection in hours, minutes, and seconds. Volume - The total amount of data transmitted and received. Tx - The total number of bytes transmitted. Rx - The total number of bytes received.
Section 6 - Usage Management Usage Management Limits can be set on how long a connection will last. These limits can either be set by usage (3G/GPRS connections) or by time (Dialup connections). Usage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Tools > Preference. Select the Usage tab. Check the Limit by Data checkbox. Enter the desired value between 100MB and 10,000MB. Click Apply to save the settings.
Section 6 - Usage Management Usage Statistics Statistics for both usage and time can be viewed from the usage menu. 1. Select View > Usage. 2. Select either the Current Month or Previous Month tab. Follow the steps below to clear the Previous month’s logs: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select View > Usage. Select Previous Month tab. Click Clear all logs. Click Yes to confirm.
Section 7 - Text Messaging (SMS) Text Messaging (SMS) The DWM-156 can be used to perform all the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.
Section 7 - Text Messaging (SMS) New/Reply/Forward Text Message 1. Click the SMS button. 2. Click New, Reply, or Forward. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the contacts stored to the SIM card. In the contacts window, click the box next to the recipients name and click Add to return to the New SMS window. 4. Enter a message to send. 5. Click Send to send the message. 1. 2. 3. 4. Deleting a Message Click the SMS button. Select the messages you want to delete.
Section 7 - Text Messaging (SMS) SMS Settings This menu allows you to change the service center number, its validity period, and whether to store outgoing messages within the DWM-156 Mobile Connection Manager. 1. Click Tools > SMS Settings. 2. If needed, enter the new Service Center number. Choose the Validity Period from the drop-down list. 3. Check the box to store outgoing messages in the application. 4. Click OK to save the details.
Section 8 - Contact Management Contact Management The DWM-156 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted and imported. Adding Contacts 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the Contacts button. Click the Add button. In the Add Contact window, enter the contact name and telephone number. Click OK to add the contact. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Contacts button. Select the contact to edit. Click the Edit button. Modify the contacts details. Click OK to save the changes.
Section 8 - Contact Management Importing vCards to Contacts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Contacts button. Click the Import button. Select the source of the vCard(s). Click Open to import the card(s). After the import, a message will display the import information. Click OK to close. Exporting Contacts to vCards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Contacts button. Click the Export button. Select the destination to save the vCard(s). Click OK to export the card(s). After the export, a message will be displayed.
Section 9 - SIM Management SIM Management SIM Management includes functions such as enabling/disabling a PIN, changing the PIN1/PIN2 codes, checking SIM information, adjusting the phone number, viewing contacts usage, and viewing SMS usage. SIM Information SIM details regarding the IMEI, Phone Number, Contact Usage, and SMS Usage cab be found by clicking Support > About D-Link Mobile Connection Manager.
Section 9 - SIM Management Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code Enable PIN Code To prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card a PIN code can be enabled. 1. Select Tools > Enable/Disable PIN code > Enabled. 2. Enter the correct PIN code to enable. 3. Click OK to enable PIN code protection. If a PIN number has been enabled, you will always be asked to enter it before accessing the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager software.
Section 9 - SIM Management Changing a PIN Code SIM cards often contain two PIN codes that can be changed. 1. Click Tools > Change PIN Code > PIN1 or PIN2. 2. Enter the details in the following fields: Current PIN Code, Enter New PIN Code and Confirm New PIN Code. 3. Click OK to change. 4. Once complete, a confirmation window will be displayed. Click OK to close the window. Warning: The PIN code must be entered correctly within three tries. Failure to do so will cause the SIM card to become locked.
Section 10 - Profile Settings Profile Settings The Profile Settings page allows you to manually change your Band and Network setting in case your DWM-156 can not automatically connect to your network provider. Band Settings The DWM-156 supports two band selection options: Automatic - The DWM-156 automatically selects the band based on the networks available in current area and those supported by the DWM-156. 3G Only - Restricts the DWM-156 to using 3G service on WCDMA 850/1900/2100 bands.
Section 10 - Profile Settings Network Selection The current location of the DWM-156 may be covered by more than one network. The DWM-156 supports two network selection options: Automatic - By default the DWM-156 will automatically select the network based on the user’s account and network availability. Manual - Users can also use DWM-156 to get the network list, and select an available network to use. To manually set the network, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the Profile button.
Section 10 - Profile Settings Call Settings 1. Select Tools > Call Setting. 2. You may select from one of the following options: None - No answer. Send Busy Tone - The caller will hear a busy tone, or will be transferred to voice mail. Call Forward - The incoming call will be forwarded to the phone number you enter into the Telephone Number text box. Note: The call settings query may fail if the network is busy; in this case please try again later. Missed Calls 1. Select View > Missed Calls. 2.
Section 11 - Software Preferences Startup Options Users can specify how the application should start up. 1. Click Tools > Preferences > Startup. 2. Check the box next to the desired options. • Always ask before closing a connection. • Always ask before exiting application. • Enable Quick Start. (This mode runs a program in the background to help the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager launch quickly.) • 3. Click Apply to save the settings and finish.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why am I unable to connect to a mobile service network? The DWM-156 requires a SIM card registered with a compatible service network. For information about the services that your SIM card provides access to, please contact your mobile service provider. The adapter will not connect to a service network unless all relevant settings have been specified correctly. Please make sure that all connection profile settings are accurate. 2.
Appendix A - Glossary Glossary 2G - Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G - Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G - A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSDPA. 3.75G - A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSUPA.
Appendix A - Glossary IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) - A number unique to each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a stolen mobile device. IP (Internet Protocol) - Routes packets over a network. HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) - Advanced WCDMA that delivers bandwidth intensive data at up to 7.2Mbps; typically associated with 3.5G. HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) - Advanced WCDMA that delivers bandwidth intensive data at up to 5.
Appendix A - Glossary WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) - Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access (WCDMA) is one of the main technologies in the implementation of third-generation (3G) cellular systems. This product supports WCDMA up to 384kbps.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Minimum System Requirements • Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X 10.4.0 or higher • Pentium 500MHz or greater • 128MB RAM or greater • 50MB available disk space • Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher / Firefox v1.
