User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- Product Overview
- Installation
- Configuration
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Internet Connection Setup Wizard (3G Mode)
- Manual Configuration (3G Mode)
- Internet Connection Setup Wizard (WAN Mode)
- Manual Configuration (WAN Mode)
- Wireless Settings
- Network Settings
- Virtual Server
- Port Forwarding
- Application Rules
- QoS Engine
- Network Filters
- Website Filters
- Firewall Settings
- Advanced Wireless Settings
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup
- Advanced Network Settings
- Administrator Settings
- Time Settings
- E-mail Settings
- System Settings
- Update Firmware
- DDNS
- System Check
- Schedules
- Device Information
- Logs
- Statistics
- Internet Sessions
- Wireless
- Support
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Wireless Security
- Connect to a Wireless Network
- Troubleshooting
- Wireless Basics
- Networking Basics
11D-Link DIR-412 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
If your Internet connection is provided using a cable/DSL/satellite modem, carry out the following procedure before
connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem:
• Move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch on the DIR-412 so that it is in the 3G Router Mode position.
• Congure the wireless settings on the DIR-412 in 3G Router mode (see “Wireless Settings” on page 41
for more information).
• After conguring the wireless settings, move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch so that it is in
the WAN Mode position.
To connect to a cable/DSL/Satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
Ethernet port on the router.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 50 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Use the wireless connection on your computer to connect to the router, using the wireless settings you congured
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem