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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Port Forwarding ..........23 Configure WEP ............43 Application Rules ..........24 What is WPA? ............44 Network Filter ........... 25 Configure WPA-PSK ..........45 Website Filter ........... 26 Configure WPA (RADIUS) ........46 Firewall Settings ..........27 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 3 Tips ................ 57 Wireless Modes ............. 58 Networking Basics ............ 59 Check your IP address .......... 59 Statically Assign an IP address ......60 Technical Specifications........... 61 Contacting Technical Support ......... 63 Warranty ..............64 Registration ..............70 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 4: Product Overview
• Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-451 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • A compatible 32-bit PCMCIA (UMTS) card with service*. -
Page 5: Introduction
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, mobile network router which allows you to share a high speed Internet connection virtually anywhere by connecting an UMTS notebook adapter or USB-enable phone. You can get a high speed Internet connection just about anywhere within your wireless broadband network. -
Page 6: Features
• WAN DNS Servers if available OR DNS requests directed to the Gateway IP address. • Access Control • Allow Policy Based on Schedule & IP Address • Deny specific port ranges (8 Ranges Per Policy) D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 7 • SuperG & Turbo (108 Mbps) modes • Wireless Security: • WEP 64/128 bit • WPA/WPA2 • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK • Channel Select • SSID Broadcast • TX Power Adjust • WMM • WCN *Available for future upgrade. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 8: Hardware Overview
LAN Ports Reset Button These ports automatically sense Pressing the Reset Button restores the cable type when connecting to the router to its original factory default Ethernet-enabled computers. These settings. are Auto MDI/MDIX ports. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 9: Leds
1-4. The LED blinks during data Power LED USB LED Status LED A solid light indicates a proper A blinking light indicates that the A blinking light indicates connection to the power supply. DIR-451 is ready. that DIR-451 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 10: Installation
2. Insert your wireless 32-bit PCMCIA (UMTS) card into the internet 32-bit PCMCIA Card Slot. 3. Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DIR-451 Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit. - Page 11 Section - Installation 4. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your DIR-451 Mobile Router. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet or power strip. a. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate power has been applied.
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Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations
Section - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link mobile router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. -
Page 13: Configuration
Section - 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). -
Page 14: Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard. Click Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 15 Section - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click Next Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
- Page 16 Enter your WWAN user name, password, and server information. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Click Continue D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 17: Umts Setup
Enter your Password again for confirmation. Retype Password: Enter the name of your network server (optional). Server Name: The default is #777. This field should not be altered Dial Number: except when required by your service provider. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 18: Wireless Settings
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-451 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Super G Mode:... - Page 19 Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-450. If this option is Enable Hidden checked, the SSID of the DIR-451 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID Wireless: of your DIR-451 in order to connect to it.
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Page 20: Network Settings
Enable DNS Relay: Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 21: Dhcp Server Settings
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-451 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”... -
Page 22: Virtual Server
Enter the port that you want to open. In most Private Port: cases, the public and private will be the same port. Select TCP, UDP, or ANY. Traffic Type: Schedule: Select Always or a created schedule from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 23: Port Forwarding
Enter the range of ports that you want to open. End Port: If you want to open 1 port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or ANY. Schedule: Select Always or a created schedule from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 24: 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). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-451. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule. -
Page 25: Network Filter
To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu DHCP Client: and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 26: Website Filter
ONLY these sites. Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Website URL/ Domain: block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. Click to remove all the entries. Clear the List Below: D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 27: Firewall Settings
This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host and to enable VPN passthrough. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-451, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. -
Page 28: Advanced Wireless Settings
Auto is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS (Quality of Service) for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve the quality of WMM Function: video and voice applications for your wireless clients. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 29: Advanced Network Settings
WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-451 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”. -
Page 30: Administrator Login Name
Port: The port number used to access the DIR-451. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-451 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 31: Time Settings
This field is optional. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 32: System Settings
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Click to reboot the router. Reboot: D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 33: Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. -
Page 34: Ddns
Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 35: System Check
Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 36: Schedules
Enter a name for your new schedule. Day(s): Select a day, a range of days, or all week to include every day. Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 37: Log Settings
Section - Configuration Log Settings Log Type: Check System Activity to enable logging. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 38: Device Information
Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-451. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. -
Page 39: Log
Section - Configuration First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 40: Stats
Section - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-451 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. -
Page 41: Support
Section - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 42: Wireless Security
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-451 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •... -
Page 43: Configure Wep
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 44: What Is Wpa
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 45: Configure Wpa-Psk
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 46: Configure Wpa (Radius)
6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 47: Connect To A Wireless Network
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 48: Configure Wep
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 49 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. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 50: Configure Wpa-Psk
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 51 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. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. - Page 53 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
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Page 54: Wireless Basics
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. -
Page 55: What Is Wireless
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. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. - Page 56 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. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
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Page 57: Tips
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. -
Page 58: Wireless Modes
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... -
Page 59: 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. -
Page 60: Statically Assign An Ip Address
2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. -
Page 61: Technical Specifications
• Indoors - up to 328 ft. (100 meters) • Outdoors- up to 1312 ft. (400 meters) Receiver Sensitivity • 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) Wireless Transmit Power • 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 15dBm ± 2dBm • 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm) D-Link DIR-451 User Manual... - Page 62 * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 63: Contacting Technical Support
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. -
Page 64: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. - Page 65 Software. Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
- Page 66 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
- Page 67 This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 68 Appendix E - Warranty Copyright ©2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
- Page 69 Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...
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Page 70: Registration
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 September 21, 2006 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual...