D-Link DIR-455 User Manual

Preface

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Table of Contents

Preface...........................................................................i

Trademarks .............................................................. i

Product Overview ........................................................1

Package Contents ...................................................1

System Requirements ............................................. 1

Introduction ..............................................................2

Hardware Overview ................................................. 3

Rear Panel .........................................................3

Front Panel ........................................................4

LEDs ..................................................................5

Installation ....................................................................6

Connect to Your Network ........................................6

Connect a Telephone ..............................................7

Wireless Installation Considerations ........................ 8

Conguration ............................................................... 9

Web-based Conguration Utility .............................. 9

Setup Wizard ......................................................... 10

Internet Connection Setup Wizard ...................10

Manual Internet Connection Setup ..................14

Internet Connection .........................................15

Internet Connection Type ................................15

Dynamic IP (DHCP) .........................................16

PPPoE .............................................................17

PPTP ...............................................................18

L2TP ................................................................19

3G ....................................................................20

Static IP ...........................................................21

GRE Settings ...................................................22

Wireless Settings ............................................. 24

Network Settings .............................................. 26

Router Settings ............................................26

DHCP Server Settings .................................27

VPN Settings ...................................................28

Tunnel 1 - IKE .............................................. 30

Tunnel 1 - Manual Key ................................. 34

Tunnel 1 - Manual Key ................................. 36

Message Service .............................................39

Virtual Server ................................................... 41

Application Rules ............................................. 42

QoS Engine .....................................................43

MAC Address Filter .......................................... 44

URL Filter ......................................................... 45

Outbound Filter ................................................46

Inbound Filter ...................................................47

SNMP ..............................................................48

Routing ............................................................49

Advanced Wireless .......................................... 50

Advanced Network ........................................... 51

Admin ............................................................... 52

Time .................................................................53

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Syslog ..............................................................54

E-mail Settings ................................................. 55

System .............................................................56

Firmware ..........................................................57

Dynamic DNS ..................................................58

System Check .................................................. 59

Schedules ........................................................60

Device Information ...........................................61

Logs .................................................................62

Statistics ..........................................................63

Wireless ...........................................................64

Support ............................................................65

Wireless Security.......................................................66

What is WEP? .......................................................66

Congure WEP ...................................................... 67

What is WPA? .......................................................68

Wireless Basics ......................................................... 81

What is Wireless? .................................................. 82

Tips ........................................................................84

Wireless Modes ..................................................... 85

Networking Basics .................................................... 86

Check your IP address ..........................................86

Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 87

Technical Specications........................................... 88

Congure WPA-PSK .............................................69

Congure WPA (RADIUS) ..................................... 70

Connect to a Wireless Network ................................71

Using Windows Vista

™ ............................................................................. 71

Congure Wireless Security ............................72

Using Windows

XP ............................................... 74

Congure WEP ................................................ 75

Congure WPA-PSK ........................................ 77

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 79

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Section 1 - Product Overview

• D-Link DIR-455 Mobile Router

• Power Adapter

• Ethernet Cable

• RJ-11 Telephone Cable

• Manual and Warranty on CD

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-455 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

Product Overview

Package Contents

System Requirements

• A compatible (U)SIM card with service.*

• Computers with Windows

adapter

• Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator

*Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.

, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet

™

Version 6.0 and above (for conguration)

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Introduction

The D-Link HSDPA 3.5G Mobile Communication Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, send SMS messages, and make mobile phone calls. Simply insert your UMTS/HSDPA SIM card, and share your 3.5G Internet connection through a secure

802.11g wireless network or using any of the four 10/100 Ethernet ports.

While accessing your 3.5G Internet connection, you will still have the ability to answer incoming mobile calls and

respond to SMS messages. An RJ-11 jack allows you to attach a standard analog phone for high-quality mobile calls over a GSM network. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of your favorite ofce phone anywhere you go.

Keep your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DIR-455 utilizes dual-active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the Internet, and supports up to ve concurrent IPSec VPN

tunnels.

The 3.5G Mobile Communication Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DIR-455 can even be installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to check e-mail or chat online while commuting.

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Hardware Overview

Rear Panel

LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIM Power Phone

Port Function LAN 1-4 (RJ-45) Insert an Ethernet cable connected to a network device such

as a desktop or notebook computer.

WAN (RJ-45) Insert a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable connected to a DSL/

Cable modem or router.

SIM Insert a standard (U)SIM card into this slot. Power Insert the provided DC power adapter into this socket. Phone (RJ-11) Insert an RJ-11 telephone cable connected to a standard

landline telephone.

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Hardware Overview

Front Panel

WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

Signal

Strength

Reset

Button Name Function Reset Hold this button down to reset the device. WPS Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection.

WPS 2.5G 3.5G SMS WLAN

WPS

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LED Name Function WAN Solid Green: Ethernet connection has been established

LAN 1-4 Solid Green: Ethernet connection has been established

Hardware Overview

LEDs

Blinking Green: Data is being transferred

Signal Strength

WPS Slow Blinking Green: WPS is functioning normally

2.5G Solid Green: EDGE or GPRS connection has been established

3.5G Solid Green: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA connection is established

SMS Solid Green: Lights up when an SMS has been received WLAN Solid Green: WLAN is active and available

Blinking Red: No SIM card / signal or unveried PIN code

Solid Red: Signal strength is at level one (weak) Solid Amber: Signal strength is at level two or three (medium) Solid Green: Signal strength is at level four or ve (strong)

Fast Blinking Green: WPS is functioning in PBC mode

Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via 2G/2.5G

Blinking: Data is being transferred via 3G

Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via WLAN

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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, cabinet, or in an attic or garage.

Connect to Your Network

Note: Ensure that your DIR-455 Mobile Router is disconnected and powered off before performing the installation steps below.

1. Insert a standard U(SIM) card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router with the gold contacts facing downwards.

2. Insert your Internet/WAN network cable into the INTERNET port on the back of the router.

Note: The 3.5G connection can also be used as a backup WAN. Once a backup is congured, the router will automatically use 3.5G

for the Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available.

3. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DIR-455 Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the

network adapter in the computer you will use to congure the unit.

Note: The DIR-455 Mobile Router LAN Ports are “Auto-MDI/MDIX.” Therefore, patch or crossover Ethernet cables can be used.

4. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DIR-455 Mobile Router. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

a. The Status LED will light up to indicate that power has been supplied to the router.

b. The LEDs on the front panel will ash on and off as the DIR-455 Mobile Router performs initialization and Internet connection

processes.

c. After a few moments, if a connection has been established, the following LEDs will turn solid green: Power, Status, WAN, WLAN,

and LAN Port 1 (or whichever port(s) your Ethernet cable has been connected to).

Caution! Always unplug/power down the router before installing or removing the SIM card. Never insert or remove the SIM card while

the router is in use.

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Connect a Telephone

A standard RJ-11 jack on the back of the router allows you to connect a standard analog

telephone for voice calls.

Simply plug the phone cable into the jack labeled PHONE.

You can then use your handset to dial out as you typically would with a standard landline.

Your attached phone will also ring for any incoming voice calls.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The DIR-455 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 ofce. The key to maximizing the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters).

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall. Materials such as glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete and water can affect wireless performance. Large

objects such as sh tanks, mirrors, le cabinets, metal doors and aluminum studs may also have a negative effect on

range.

4. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, make sure that the 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. In some cases, cordless phones, X-10 wireless

devices, and electronic equipment such as ceiling fans, uorescent lights, and home security systems may dramatically

degrade wireless connectivity.

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Section 3 - Conﬁguration

Conﬁguration

This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link mobile router using the web-based conguration utility.

Web-based Conﬁguration Utility

To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such

as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Type Admin and then enter the password. By default, the password is blank.

If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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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 congure using the Manual Internet Connection Setup wizard.

Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.

If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 13.

Internet Connection Setup Wizard

This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure

your D-Link router to connect to the Internet.

Click Next to continue.

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Create a new password 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. If you are unsure of the correct connection type, you may have to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard.

Note: The DIR-455 supports several kinds of WAN interfaces, allowing you to assign either a WAN or a WWAN(3.5G) connection as the Backup WAN. If the Primary

WAN is down or unavailable, congure the Backup WAN to Enable, and all the trafc will be routed through Backup WAN. This feature is called WAN Failover.

You can use WAN Failover if you need redundancy to your Internet connection or any other network.

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The subsequent conguration pages will differ depending on the selection you make on this page.

DHCP Connection

(Dynamic IP Address):

Username / Password

Connection (PPPoE):

Username / Password

Connection (PPTP):

Username / Password

Connection (L2TP):

3G Connection:

Static IP Address

Connection:

Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most cable modems

use this type of connection. See page 16 for information about how to congure this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to connect. Most DSL modems

use this style of connection. See page 17 for information about how to congure this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). See page

18 for information about how to congure this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). See page 19 for

information about how to congure this type of connection.

Choose this connection if you have installed a SIM card into the DIR-455. See page 20 for information about

how to congure this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be

manually congured. See page 21 for information about how to congure this type of connection.

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You have completed the Setup Wizard.

Click Connect to save your settings.

A popup will appear, to conrm your settings.

Click OK to save your settings.

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Manual Internet Connection Setup

Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin.

If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet using the

wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 9.

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Internet Connection

Internet Connection Type

Several different Internet Connection types can be selected depending upon the specications of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

My Internet Connection is:

Auto-Backup:

Internet Host:

Select the Internet Connection type

specied by your Internet Service

Provider (ISP). The corresponding settings will be displayed below. Please see the following pages for

details on how to congure these

different connection types.

When this box is checked, the selected connection will act as a backup for the 3.5G connection.

Enter the IP address of the Internet host to be used as the backup connection.

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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:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

MTU (Maximum

Transmission Unit):

MAC Address:

Auto-reconnect:

(Optional) Required by some ISPs.

(Optional) Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server.

(Optional) Fill in with IP address of secondary DNS server.

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500.

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 Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC.

This feature enables this product to renew WAN IP address automatically when the lease time is expiring.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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PPPoE

Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you PPPoE account.

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Service Name:

IP Address:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

MAC Address:

Maximum Idle Time:

Maximum Transmission

Unit (MTU):

The username/account name that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial-up.

Password that your ISP provides to you for PPPoE dial-up.

Fill in with the same password in Password eld.

(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP.

(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.

MAC address of WAN interface. You can also copy MAC address of your PC to its WAN interface by pressing Clone Your PC’s MAC button. The Restore MAC button will reset the router to its default MAC address.

The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable Auto-reconnect will disable this feature.

The default setting of PPPoE is 1492.

Auto-reconnect:

The device will dial-up PPPoE connection automatically.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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PPTP

Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you PPTP account.

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP Address:

PPTP Server IP Address:

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Reconnect Mode:

Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address. Otherwise, please choose Dynamic IP.

Enter the information provided by your ISP. (Only applicable for Static IP PPTP.)

IP address of PPTP server.

User/account name that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial-up.

Password that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial-up.

Fill in with the same password in Password eld.

Choose Always-on when you want to establish PPTP connection all the time. If you choose Connect-ondemand, the device will establish PPTP connection when local users want to surf Internet, and disconnect if

no trafc after time period of Maximum Idle Time.

Maximum Idle Time:

The time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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L2TP

Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you L2TP account.

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP Address:

L2TP Server IP Address:

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Reconnect Mode:

Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address. Otherwise, please choose Dynamic IP.

Enter the information provided by your ISP. (Only applicable for Static IP L2TP.)

IP address of L2TP server.

User/account name that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial-up.

Password that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial-up.

Fill in with the same password in Password eld.

Choose Always-on when you want to establish L2TP connection all the time. Choose Connect-on-demand the

device will establish L2TP connection when local users want to surf Internet, and disconnect if no trafc after

time period of Maximum Idle Time.

Maximum Idle Time:

The time of no activity to disconnect your L2TP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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Choose this Internet connection if you already apply a SIM card for 3G Internet service from Telecom company. The elds here may not

be necessary for your connection. The information on this page is only be used when your service provider requires.

Account/Proﬁle Name:

Username:

Password:

Dialed Number:

Authentication:

APN:

PIN:

Reconnect Mode:

Maximum Idle Time:

Primary DNS Server:

Fill in a name to indicate the following 3G

conguration.

(Optional) Fill in only if requested by ISP.

Enter the number to be dialed.

PAP, CHAP, or Auto detection. The default authentication method is Auto.

(Optional) Enter the APN information.

Enter the PIN associated with your SIM card.

Auto or Manual. Connect to 3G network automatically or manually.

The time of no activity to disconnect established 3G session. Set it to zero or choose Auto in Reconnect Mode to disable this feature.

(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.

Secondary DNS Server:

Keep Alive:

Bridge Ethernet Ports:

(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.

Disable or Use LCP Echo Request. It depends on ISP requirement.

Activate this feature to change Ethernet WAN port to LAN port.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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Static IP

Choose this Internet connection if your ISP assigns you a static IP address.

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

Primary DNS Server:

Secondary DNS Server:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Enter the IP address assigned to your network connection.

Enter the subnet mask.

Enter the default gateway.

Enter the primary DNS server.

Enter the secondary DNS server.

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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GRE Settings

This page allows you to set up GRE Tunnels and view information about the amount of data transmitted and received. Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is an IP packet encapsulation protocol used when IP packets must be sent from one network to another.

GRE TUNNEL

Name:

Tunnel IP:

Peer IP:

Key:

TTL:

Subnet:

Enable:

Default Gateway:

Enter a name for the GRE tunnel.

Specify the IP address of the tunnel.

Enter the target Peer IP.

Enter a Key. The key can be a maximum of 7 characters long.

Time to Live (TTL) species how long

the tunnel will remain alive. Valid values range from 1 to 255.

Specify the subne t used by the tunnel.

Select this box to enable the tunnel.

You may specify any one of the 8 available tunnels as default or simple choose “none”.

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TUNNELS INFORMATION

Tunnel Name:

Transmitted Packets:

Transmitted Bytes:

Received Packets:

Received Bytes:

Refresh:

Displays the name of the tunnel.

Displays the total number of packets transmitted through the tunnel.

Displays the total number of bytes transmitted through the tunnel.

Displays the total number of packets received.

Displays the total number of bytes received.

Click Refresh to update the information in the table.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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Wireless Settings

This section will help you to manually congure the wireless settings of your router. Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client.

WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS

Enable Wireless:

Wireless Network Name:

802.11 Mode:

Auto Channel Scan:

Select this checkbox to enable wireless access. When you set this option, the following parameters take effect.

Also known as the SSID (Service Set Identifier), this is the name of your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Enter a name using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.

Mixed mode: Enable this mode if your network contains a mix of 802.11b and

802.11g devices.

G mode: Enable this mode if your network has only 802.11g devices. If you have both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients, disable this mode.

A wireless network uses specic channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients.

Some channels in your area may experience interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.

Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes.

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