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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 1.0 May 24, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 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 Table of Contents Preface.................................................................................. i Manual Revisions............................................................................ i Trademarks....................................................................................... i Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents..........................................................................
Table of Contents System.....................................................................................50 Firmware.................................................................................51 Dynamic DNS........................................................................52 System Check........................................................................53 Schedules...............................................................................54 Status.....................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DWR-116 Wireless N300 Multi-WAN Router • Power Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • External Wi-Fi antenna Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWR-116 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N300 Multi-WAN Router allows users to access mobile broadband networks worldwide. Once connected, users can easily transfer data and stream media. Simply connect your USB modem to share your 3G/4G LTE Internet connection through a secure 802.11n wireless network or using the 10/100 Ethernet port. The Wireless N300 Multi-WAN Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back Panel POWER LAN 3 LAN 1 LAN 4 LAN 2 WAN Port LAN Port WAN Port Power Port D-Link DWR-116 User Manual Function Connects to wired computers or devices. Connects to the Internet. Connects to the power adapter.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel and LEDs 3G/4G LTE Wi-Fi WPS BUTTON WAN RESET BUTTON LAN Ports 1 to 4 LED 3G/4G LTE WAN Wi-Fi LAN 1 - LAN 4 Description Color Solid Green 3G/4G LTE connection established Green WAN connection established Green Wi-Fi active and available Green Ethernet connection established Blinking Data transmitting Data transmitting Data transmitting Data transmitting Blinking (Fast) Device in WPS mode - Note: WPS mode can be activated by pressing, and hol
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Top External Antennas USB 2.
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 or cabinet, or in an attic or garage. Connect to Your Network Note: Ensure that your DWR-116 Wireless N300 Multi-WAN Router is disconnected and powered off before performing the installation steps below. 1. Connect a USB modem to the USB port located on the top of the router. 2.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-116 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 Quick Setup Wizard If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar”. Then, press Enter. If you have already configured your settings and you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem to the Internet port and then click Try Again. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected DHCP, you may enter a MAC address and host name, click Next to continue. You may also need to click the Clone button in order to copy the MAC address from your computer. If you are unsure, check with your ISP to find out what their requirements are. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If the router detected or you selected 4G LTE / 3G Connection, select whether to use auto-detection or manual configure the settings. If you choose to manually configure the settings, you will need to enter the following: Country: Select the country that your service is from. Telecom: Select the carrier from which you receive service from. 3G/4G Network: Select the network service type. Username: The username, if needed to access your service.
Section 3 - Configuration The quick setup wizard will then ask you to configure a wireless SSID for your to easily identify the wireless network that you will create with your new D-Link router. Click Next to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.
Section 3 - Configuration Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. The quick setup wizard is now complete. You may now click the Connect button to save your configuration and continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Internet Connection 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. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your D-Link router to connect to the Internet. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
Section 3 - Configuration Create a new password that will be used to access the router 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 during step 3 of the wizard. DHCP Connection Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most cable modems use this type of (Dynamic IP connection. See page 18 for information about how to configure this type of connection. Address): Username Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to connect.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address): 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. Host Name: Enter the host name for your router or computer.
Section 3 - Configuration Username / Password Connection (PPTP): 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. PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the information provided by your ISP. PPTP Gateway IP Enter the information provided by your ISP. Address: PPTP Server IP IP address of PPTP server. Address: User Name: User/account name that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dialup.
Section 3 - Configuration 3G/4G LTE Connection Dial-Up Profile: Choose whether to have the router auto-detect the 3G settings necessary or to manually input the necessary values. Country: Use the dropdown menu to select which country your 3G service provider is based from. Telecom: Once you have selected the country from which your 3G provider resides in, a list of 3G service telecom providers will be available for you to choose from. 3G Network: Select the type of 3G network your provider uses.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IP Address Connection IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned to your network connection. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. Gateway Address: Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server. Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server. Address 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 Internet Connection Type Several different Internet connection types can be selected depending upon the specifications of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). My Internet Select the Internet connection type specified Connection is: 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 Failover Setting This connection can serve as a backup for your default connection. Failover Type: This option can be set to either Load Sharing or to Failover. With Load Sharing, the data usage is distributed evenly over the two different internet connections. With Failover, the secondary Internet connection will be in standby mode, until the primary Internet connection fails.
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 (Optional) Fill in with IP address of primary Server: DNS server. Secondary DNS (Optional) Fill in with IP address of secondary Server: DNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with a 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 a 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 Enter the information provided by your ISP. Mask: (Only applicable for Static IP PPTP.) PPTP Gateway Enter the information provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration L2TP Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you a 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 Enter the information provided by your ISP. Mask: (Only applicable for Static IP L2TP.) L2TP Gateway IP Enter the information provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration 3G / 4G LTE Choose this Internet connection if you already use a SIM card for 3G/4G LTE Internet service from your mobile service provider company. 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. Dial-Up Profile: Choose whether to have the router auto-detect the 3G settings necessary or to manually input the necessary values.
Section 3 - Configuration Reconnect Choose whether the device will reconnect to the 3G/4G network automatically or manually. Mode: Maximum Idle The time of no activity required to disconnect the established 3G/4G LTE session. Set it to zero or choose Auto in Reconnect Time: Mode to disable. Primary DNS (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value. Server: Secondary DNS (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.
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 Enter the primary DNS server. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server. Server: MTU: You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 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 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.
Section 3 - Configuration This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your D-Link 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. Enter a name for your wireless network, then click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 can be between 5 to 13 alphanumeric characters. Click Next to continue. This completes the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Click Save to save your changes and reboot the router.
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. Enable Wireless: Select this checkbox to enable wireless access. When you set this option, the following parameters take effect. Wireless Network Also known as the SSID (Service Set Identifier), this Name: is the name of your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
Section 3 - Configuration Security Mode: This device supports three wireless security modes, WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise or None. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security and WPAPersonal does not require an authentication server. When WPA-Enterprise is enabled, the router uses EAP (802.1x) to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS server. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 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. RADIUS Server IP Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. Address: RADIUS Server Enter the port used for your RADIUS server.
Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering an 8-digit code. Enable: Enable/disable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. AP PIN: Shows the current PIN. Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This PIN: becomes the router’s PIN.
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 Enter the IP address of the router. The default Address: 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 in order to access the web-based configuration utility. Default Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask of the router.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings The DWR-116 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. Enable DHCP Select this box to enable the DHCP server on Server: your router.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced 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 This contains a list of pre-defined services. Services: Copy to: Copies the rule to the line of the specified ID. Use schedule You may select Always On or choose the number rule: of a schedule rule that you have defined. 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). Application Rules allow some of these applications work with the DWR-116. Popular Select from a list of popular applications. Applications: Copy to ID: Copies the predefined application rule to the line of the specified ID. ID: Identifies the rule.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online experience by ensuring that certain applications 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. Enable QoS Select this box to enable the QoS Packet Filter. Packet Filter: Upstream Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth here Bandwidth: (e.g. 400 kbps). ID: Identifies the rule.
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 Address Select this box to enable MAC filtering.
Section 3 - Configuration URL Filter URL Filter allows you to set up a list of websites that will be blocked from users on your network. URL Filtering: Select this box to enable URL Filtering. 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 through the router. Outbound filter applies on all outbound packets. Outbound Filter: Select this box to Enable the filter. Use Schedule You may select Always On or choose the Rule: number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Copy to ID: Copies the predefined filter to the specified ID ID: Identifies the filter.
Section 3 - Configuration Inbound Filter Inbound Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass through the router. Inbound filter only applies to packets that are destined for Virtual Servers or DMZ hosts. Inbound Filter: Select this box to Enable the filter. Use Schedule You may select Always On or choose the Rule: number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Copy to ID: Copies the predefined filter to the specified ID ID: Identifies the filter.
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 DWR-116. The DWR-116 supports SNMP v1 or v2c. SNMP Local: Selec t Enabled to allow local SNMP administration. Select Disabled to disallow local SNMP administration. SNMP Remote: Selec t 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: 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. 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 to do so. 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. Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas.
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 do so. 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 DMZ A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DWR-116 offers a firewall type functionality. The Stateful Packet Inpection (SPI) feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin The Admin page allows you to change the Administrator password and enable Remote Management. The Administrator 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. New Password: Enter a password that the admin account will use to access the router’s management interface. Confirm Password: Confirm the chosen password.
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: Displays the current time and date of the DWR-116. Time Zone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down box. Automatically Select this checkbox to automatically synchronize synchronize the DWR-116 with an Internet with Internet time server.
Section 3 - Configuration Syslog The DWR-116 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 Select this box to send the router logs to a to Syslog Server: Syslog server. Syslog Server IP Enter the address of the Syslog server that will Address: be used to send the logs. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.
Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings Email Settings allows you to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notifications to an e-mail address. Enable E-mail When this option is enabled, router activity Notification: logs are e-mailed to a designated e-mail address. SMTP Sever IP Enter the SMTP server IP address followed and Port: by a colon and the port number (e.g. 123.123.123.1:25). SMTP Enter the SMTP username. Username: SMTP Password: Enter the SMTP password.
Section 3 - Configuration System Here, you can save the current system settings onto the local hard drive. Save Settings Use this option to save your current router To Local Hard configuration settings to a file and onto your Drive: computer. Click Save to open a file dialog, and then select a location and file name for the settings. Load Settings Use this option to load the previously saved From Local Hard 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 Displays your current firmware version. Firmware Version: Current Displays your current firmware date.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS The Dynamic Domain Name System (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 DDNS: DDNS 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 dropdown 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 Enter a host name or the IP address that you Address: want to ping 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. Enable Tick this check box to enable schedules. Schedule: Add New Rule...: Click on this button to create a new rule. The following options will be available. Edit: Edit the rule’s start and end time. Delete: Delete the rule. Name of Rule 1: Enter a name for your new schedule. Start Time Enter the time at which you would like the (hh:mm): schedule to become active.
Section 3 - Configuration Status 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. 3G/4G LTE Card: Displays 3G/4G LTE card info, link status, and the LAN: network name. Wireless LAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.
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.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWR-116 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 4 - Security Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 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 (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display.
Section 4 - Security You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected.
Section 4 - Security Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 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 Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 4 - Security 3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (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 settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. 5.
Section 4 - Security WPS The WPS feature of the DWR-116 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side.
Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DWR-116 DWR-116 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Security 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, 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.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 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. 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 (Wi-Fi password) 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 WPS/WCN 2.0 The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to configure the router or third party software. When you first set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and not configured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the router must be both enabled and configured.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 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, 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 WPA/WPA2 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 Wi-Fi password 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 Wi-Fi password 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 DWR-116. 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 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 Data Rates ** 300,150,135,120,90,60,45,30,15 Mbps in 802.11n mode 6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps in 802.11g mode 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode Standards IEEE 802.11n compliant (2Tx2R) IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Frequency 2.4 - 2.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
