Digitus DN-70182 User Manual

WIRELESS-N

MINI ROUTER

Manual

DN-70182

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Introduction

DN-70182 is a Wireless-N Mini Router with a combined
wired/wireless network connection device designed specifically for
small business, office, and home office networking requirements. It
complies with the IEEE 802.11n standard. It adopts MIMO as well
as SST technologies. It also works well with other 11b/g and 11n
protocol wireless products. Create instant Wireless hotspots at any
location where you have Internet connection.

Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards
 Supports Router, Client, Bridge, Repeater, AP mode
 QoS function assures the quality of VoIP and multimedia

streaming

 Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps and Backward compatible

with 802.11b/g products

 Compact and portable, powerful wireless signal as well
 Travel size design, ideal for home or travel use
 Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

encryptions

Package Contents

Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s
anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of
purchase to claim for missing items:

 1 x DN-70182 Mini Router
 1 x Quick Installation Guide
 1 x RJ-45 Networking Cable

I/O Illustration

DN-70182 comes with 2x RJ-45 connectors.

WAN/LAN: This port is normally used to connect to the ADSL
modem to have Internet access under “Router mode”.
Under Repeater mode, this port can also be used as LAN port.

LAN: This port is the local area network port where it can be
connected to your PC or notebook to provide Internet access.

LAN

WAN/LAN

RESET

LED Indication

1. POWER:

Lights up Green color indicating power on

2. WLAN:

Flashing Green color indicating Wireless ready for

connection

3. WPS:

Flashing Green color indicating WPS mode activated and
waiting for WPS connection

4. WAN:

Lights up when Ethernet cable is connected

5. LAN:

Lights up when Ethernet cable is connected

WPS
Button

Getting Started

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

For a typical wireless setup at home (shown above),
Please do the following:

1. You will need broadband Internet access
(an ADSL, Cable Modem line into your home or office).

2. Consult with your ADSL or Cable Modem provider for proper
installation of the modem.

3. Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to DN-70182 WAN port

4. Plug the power plug of the Router in electrical wall socket.

5. Connects an Ethernet cable from your computer to the LAN

port of DN-70182.

IMPORTANT NOTE

You can reset your Wireless Router to default setting by

press and hold the ‘RESET’ button inside the tiny hole for

8 ~10 seconds.

You can use this solution if you forget your password.

How to Connect to the Mini Router

You can configure DN-70182 by connecting it with your
computer/laptop with enclosed RJ45 cable or wirelessly.

A1. Plug the DN-70182 to a wall socket.

A2. Click on the network icon (

or

) on the right bottom of your
desktop. You will find the signal
from DN-70182. Click on ‘Connect’
then wait for a few seconds.

A3. Open web browser and

type http://192.168.10.253 in the browser's address box. This
number is the default IP address for this device.

Note: Please check if you can successfully connects to DN­70182 or not under http://192.168.10.253
If not, please reset DN-70182 by pressing the reset button for 10
seconds, and then try again.

A4. The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name”

and “Password” then click “OK” to login. The default User
name is “admin” and Password is “admin”.

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A5. After logging in, you will see the web page below:

Configuring Via Web Browser

After you successfully login, you can click the Wizard's menu to
quickly configure your Router.

Choose the Operation Mode you need, and then click it.

Mode Description

Router

Standard Wireless Router Mode：This router
connect to Internet by WAN port, and then
other terminal devices can connect to this
router by wireless connection or connect to
this router’s LAN port by wired

AP

Traditional wired router realize wireless
function： This router can connect to uplink
router's LAN port by wired connection, user
terminal can connect to this router by
wireless connection

Repeater

Extend wireless signal comprehensively：
This router can connect to uplink wireless
router by wireless connection, user terminal
can connect to this router by wired or
wireless connection

WISP

Wireless used as WAN port：This router can
connect to uplink wireless router by wireless
connection, at the same time, it can extend
wireless signal for other devices' connection

Router Mode:

Choose your WAN Connection Type

If Dynamic IP is selected, the Router gets the IP address
automatically from the DHCP server or the ISP. No configuration
should be set and you can go on with the wireless configuration.
If ADSL Dial-up (PPPoE) is selected, please enter the User Name
and Password from your ISP, These fields are case-sensitive.

Set the wireless parameter. It's recommended that you rename an
SSID, choose a Security Mode and enter a Key.

SSID The "SSID" of your wireless network.

Channel

Auto (

recommend)

Security type

Setup the wireless security and encryption to
prevent from unauthorized access and
monitoring.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2,
WPA/WPA2 encryption methods.

Security key

The "Password" of your wireless network.

Click ‘Save&Reboot’ button, It will restart.
Wait for a few seconds your Wi-Fi Router is ready for use.

AP Mode:

Set the wireless parameter. It's recommended that you rename an
SSID, choose a Security Mode and enter a Key.

Click ‘Save&Reboot’ button, It will restart.

Wait for a few seconds your Wi-Fi Router is ready for use.

SSID The "SSID" of your wireless network.

Channel

Auto (recommend)

Security type

Setup the wireless security and encryption to
prevent from unauthorized access and
monitoring.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2,
WPA/WPA2 encryption methods.

Security key

The "Password" of your wireless network.

Repeater Mode:

Select the SSID of the target network and click Select.

The target network's SSID will be automatically filled into the
wireless setting figure. Then enter the Password.

Click ‘Save&Reboot’ button, It will restart.
Wait for a few seconds your Wi-Fi Router is ready for use.

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WISP Mode:

In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the
wireless client will connect to ISP access point.

Select the SSID of the target network and click Select.

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The target network's SSID will be automatically filled into the
wireless setting figure. Then enter the Password.

Click ‘Save&Reboot’ button, It will restart.
Wait for a few seconds your Mini Router will be ready for use.

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Change Management password

Default password of DN-70182 is “admin”, and it’s displayed on the
login prompt when accessed from web browser. There’s a security
risk if you don’t change the default password, since everyone can
see it. This is very important when you have wireless function
enabled.

To change password, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Administrator’ menu on the web management
interface, the following message will be displayed on your web
browser:

If you want to change password, fill in the Username and Password,

Click ‘Apply’ button, The Wireless Repeater will log off.

 Firmware Upgrade

The system software used by this router is called as ‘firmware’, just
like any applications on your computer, when you replace the old
application with a new one; your computer will be equipped with
new function. You can also use this firmware upgrade function to
add new functions to your router, even fix the bugs of this router.

The upper right corners please click ‘Firmware’, and then the
following message will be displayed on your web browser:

Click ‘Browse’ button first; you’ll be prompted to provide the
filename of firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest
firmware file from our website, and use it to upgrade your router.

After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Upgrade‘ button,
and the router will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically.
The procedure may take several minutes, please be patient.

NOTE:

Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser
or physically disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware
you uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may
have to return this router to the dealer of purchase to ask for help.
(Warranty voids if you interrupted the upgrade procedure).

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Factory Default, Settings Backup and Restore

You can backup all Setting of this router to a file, so you can make
several copied of router configuration for security reason.

To backup or restore router setting, please follow the following
instructions:

Please click ‘Save/Reload setting’ located at the web
management interface, then the following message will be
displayed on your web browser:

Save
Settings
to File

Press ‘Save…’ button, you can please save it as
another filename for different versions, and keep it in

a safe place.
Load
Settings

Press ‘Browse…’ to pick a previously-saved

configuration file from your computer, and then click

‘Upload…’. After the configuration is uploaded, the

router’s configuration will be replaced by the file you

just uploaded.
Reset
Settings

Click this ‘Reset to Default Settings‘ button to

remove all settings

How to Connect Your Computer/Laptop to the
DN-70182

 Adding a Wireless computers to the

Wireless-N Mini Router

1.

Log on to the computer.

2.

Open Connect to a Network by
right-clicking the network icon
( or ) in the notification

area.

3.

Choose the wireless network
(DN-70182) the list that appears,
and then click

Connect

.

4.

Type the network security key or
passphrase if you are asked to
do so, and then click OK. You'll
see a confirmation message
when you are connected to the
network.

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To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the

Start

button , and then

clicking

Control Panel

. In the search box, type

network

, and

then, under Network and Sharing Center, click

View network

computers and devices

. You should see icons

for the

computer you added and for the other computers and devices
that are part of the network.

Note:

If you don't see icons

in the Network folder, then

network discovery and file sharing might be turned off.

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Adding a Wireless computers to

DN-70182 with WPS Button

1.

Log on to the computer.

2.

Press the WPS button of the Wireless-N Mini Router directly

for 2 – 3 seconds.

3.

Press the WPS button of the Wireless Adapter directly for 2 - 3
seconds. Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration.
(Please check your Wireless adapter Manual with WPS
configuration)

4.

You should see icons for the computer you added and for
the other computers and devices that are part of the network.

 Adding a wired (Ethernet) computer to the

Wireless-N Mini Router

1. Plug the Wireless-N Mini Router to a wall socket. Connect your

computer / laptop with the Wireless-N Mini Router with
enclosed RJ45 Cable.

2.

To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking
Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and then,
under Network and Sharing Center, click View network

computers and devices. You should see icons for the
computer you added and for the other computers and devices

that are part of the network.

How to Configure Your Computer/Laptop with
the Network IP Address

1.

Log on to the computer.

2.

Click the “

Start

” button (it
should be located at the
lower-left corner of your
screen), then click “

Control

Panel

”. Click “

View Network

Status and Tasks

”, and

then click “

Manage Network

Connections

”. Right-click

“

Local Area Network

”, then

select “

Properties

”. When

the “

Local Area Connection

Properties

” window appears,

select “

Internet Protocol

Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)” and

then click “

Properties

”.

3.

Setting IP address manually:
Type IP address is

192.168.10.x

(x is from 2 to

252), and Subnet mask is

255.255.255.0

. Type the
Router’s LAN IP address
(the default IP is

192.168.10.253

) into the

Default gateway field.