D-Link Dir 457 User Manual
Preface
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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.0
1.1 February 10, 2010 2
1.2 November 15, 2010 Modify HSUPA spec, Add DDNS, MAC Address Filter, and Schedules
December
10, 2009
First Draft
nd
Revision
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................i
Manual Revisions ..................................................... i
Trademarks .............................................................. i
Product Overview ........................................................1
Package Contents ...................................................1
System Requirements .............................................2
Features ..................................................................3
Hardware Overview ................................................. 4
Connections ....................................................... 4
Top View ............................................................ 5
Switching Between 3G Modem Mode and Wi-Fi
Router Mode ......................................................6
Battery Facts ...........................................................7
Installation ....................................................................8
Product Setup .......................................................... 9
Hardware Setup ................................................. 9
Installing the SIM Card ...................................9
Installing the Battery ....................................... 9
Power Management ......................................... 10
Connection Setup .................................................. 11
USB Modem Mode Connection .......................11
Connection Setup .................................................. 12
Wi-Fi Router Mode ........................................... 12
Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager
(Windows) ..................................................................13
Manager or Web-based Tool ................................. 13
Managing the 3G Connection ................................ 13
New Prole ............................................................14
Use Default Prole (Preset) ................................... 14
User-Dened Prole ..............................................15
Establishing a Connection ..................................... 15
Ending a Connection .............................................15
Prole Management ..............................................16
Connection Management ......................................17
Current Connection .......................................... 17
Connection History ..........................................18
Usage Management ..............................................19
Usage ..............................................................19
Usage Statistics ...............................................20
Text Messaging (SMS) .......................................... 21
New/Reply/Forward Text Message .................. 22
Deleting a Message .........................................22
Saving a Sender to Contacts ........................... 22
SMS Settings ...................................................23
Contact Management ............................................24
Adding Contacts ..............................................24
Editing Contacts ............................................... 24
Deleting Contacts ............................................24
Importing vCards to Contacts ..........................25
Exporting Contacts to vCards .......................... 25
SIM Management ..................................................26
SIM Information ...............................................26
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Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code ...................27
Changing a PIN Code ...................................... 28
Unlocking a PIN Code .....................................28
Prole Settings ......................................................29
Band Settings ..................................................29
Network Selection ............................................ 30
Call Settings ..................................................... 31
Missed Calls ....................................................31
Startup Options ...................................................... 32
Version Information ...............................................32
Wi-Fi and Basic Settings .......................................33
Changing the Prole Information .....................34
Changing the SSID ..........................................35
Conguring the Wireless Channel ...................36
Conguring the Security Mode ........................36
Setting the Administrator Password ................. 37
Device Information ........................................... 38
Statistics ..........................................................44
Text Messaging (SMS) .......................................... 45
New/Reply/Forward Text Message .................. 46
Deleting a Message .........................................46
Saving a Sender to Contacts ........................... 46
SMS Settings ...................................................47
Contact Management ............................................48
Adding Contacts ..............................................48
Editing Contacts ............................................... 49
Deleting Contacts ............................................49
SIM Management ..................................................50
Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code ...................50
Changing a PIN Code ...................................... 51
Unlocking a PIN Code .....................................51
Prole Settings ......................................................52
Band Settings ..................................................52
Network Selection ............................................ 53
Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager
(MAC OS) ....................................................................39
New Prole ............................................................39
Create Prole ......................................................... 39
Establishing a Connection ..................................... 40
Ending a Connection .............................................40
Prole Management ..............................................41
Connection Management ......................................42
Current Connection .......................................... 42
Connection History ..........................................43
Usage Management ..............................................44
Call Settings ..................................................... 54
Missed Calls ....................................................54
WEB Conguration .................................................... 55
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................... 56
Manual Conguration 3G Internet Connection 59
Wireless Settings ............................................. 60
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard .................61
Manual Wireless Connection Setup ............. 63
LAN Setup .......................................................64
DHCP Reservation .......................................65
Time and Date .................................................66
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Port Forwarding ...............................................67
MAC Address Filter .......................................... 68
Filter Rules ....................................................... 69
Firewall & DMZ ................................................70
File Sharing ...................................................... 71
Advanced Network ........................................... 76
Device Administration ...................................... 77
Save and Restore ............................................78
Firmware Update .............................................79
Log Settings .....................................................80
DDNS ............................................................... 81
Schedules ........................................................82
Device Information ........................................... 83
Logs .................................................................84
Statistics ..........................................................85
Support ............................................................86
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard .................87
Tips ........................................................................ 98
Networking Basics ..................................................100
Check your IP address ........................................100
Statically Assign an IP address ...........................101
Technical Specications......................................... 102
Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows
®
Vista
..................................................................... 88
Conguring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................89
Connect Using WCN 2.0 .................................. 91
®
Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows
XP .......................................................................... 92
Conguring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................93
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 95
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 95
What is Wireless? .................................................. 96
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
D-Link DIR-457
Battery
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Travel Case
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-457 will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
• IEEE 802.11g/b wireless clients
• 3G SIM card for 3G Wireless Internet
Computer with the following:
• Windows
system
• MicroSD card
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher
• Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
• Flock 0.7.14 or higher
• Opera 6.0 or higher
Windows
of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the
latest version.
®
, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version
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• Wireless Access Point - The DIR-457 provides up to 54 Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11g
wireless clients.
• Compatible with 802.11b Devices - The DIR-457 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard,
so it can connect with existing 802.11g or 802.11b devices.
• 3G Internet Connection Support - HSUPA modem built-in to access 3G Internet Services. Download
throughput up to 7.2Mbps, upload up to 5.76Mbps.
• SMS Support - SMS stored in SIM card (not included), SMS management, SMS notication.
• VPN Support - Passthrough support for PPTP, L2TP and IPSec.
• Advanced Network Filter and Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number
of advanced network management features including:
Features
• MAC Address Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address.
• Firewall - Congurable options used to prevent common methods of attack from the WAN.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface for 3G Internet and
Wireless LAN.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
Power Receptor
USB receptor for the supplied
power adapter and power cable.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
3G Signal LED
A RED light indicates poor
signal strength.
A GREEN light indicates
normal signal strength.
A BLUE light indicates
excellent signal strength.
A Blinking 3G Signal LED
Hardware Overview
Top View
indicates 3G activity.
USB Connection
Connect either the USB power cable
or USB power adapter to charge the
battery.
Power LED
Device not plugged into a USB port:
A steady RED light indicates A SIM card error
or no service.
A blinking RED light indicates the battery is
low.
A steady GREEN light indicates 2G Wireless
service.
A steady BLUE light indicates 3G service,
Device plugged into a USB port:
A blinking RED light indicates the battery is
charging when powered off.
A blinking RED/GREEN/BLUE light indicates
the battery is charging when powered on.
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Hardware Overview
Switching Between 3G Modem Mode and Wi-Fi Router Mode
The DIR-457 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between 3G Modem mode and Wi-Fi Router
mode.
When the DIR-457 is in 3G modem mode, the device connected via the included USB cable maintains a direct 3G
Internet connection. Use the Connection Manager to congure the 3G connection sharing for additional wireless devices
when the DIR-457 is changed to Wi-Fi Router mode.
In Wi-Fi Router mode, the DIR-457 can share
the 3G Internet connection with multiple Wi-Fi
clients. Use DIR-457 to connect notebooks, game
consoles, smart phones and other wireless clients.
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• It usually takes a minimum of 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
• Battery power lasts up to 4 hours in standby status.
• Battery life depends on network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories.
• New batteries or batteries not used for an extended period may take longer to fully charge.
• Always charge the battery at room temperature.
• The battery may perform best after several full cycles of charging and discharging.
• Store the battery uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
Battery Facts
• Never expose batteries to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
• Leaving the battery in a hot vehicle may degrade long-term performance of Li-Ion batteries..
• It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
When using the DIR-457 in Wi-Fi router mode, placement of the device is very important. Do not place the device in
an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Please install the device considering the following
points:
The D-Link DIR-457 in Wi-Fi router mode 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background
RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or
ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls
or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be awar e of th e direct line between netw ork devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.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. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try
to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and
concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base
is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Section 2 - Installation
Product Setup
Hardware Setup
Installing the SIM Card
Open the SIM card and battery compartment, located on the bottom of the
device. Insert the SIM card by lining up the contact points on the SIM card with
the contact points in the SIM card compartment.
Installing the Battery
Insert the battery by lining up the contact points on the battery with the contact
points in the battery compartment. The included battery lasts up to four
hours.
Note: The battery is required to power the DIR-457 Portable Router in either
Wi-Fi router or USB modem mode.
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Power Management
Charging with the Power Adapter
To charge the battery insert one end of the USB cable into the USB port
of the power adapter and the other end into the Mini-USB port of the DIR457 Portable Router, then plug the power adapter into a wall socket. While
charging, the Power/3G network LED will ash. When battery power is low,
the LED will ash red.
Charging with the USB Cable
To charge the battery insert the USB cable into the Mini-USB port of the
DIR-457 Portable Router and the other end into a free USB port of your
computer. While charging, the Power/3G network LED will ash. When
battery power is low, the LED will ash red.
Note: Both USB modem mode and Wi-Fi router mode support above two
charging methods.
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Section 2 - Installation
Connection Setup
USB Modem Mode Connection
1. Move the router/modem selection switch to USB modem mode.
2. Connect the DIR-457 Portable Router to your computer with the included USB
cable. To do this, insert the USB cable into the Mini-USB port of the DIR-457
Portable Router and the other end into a free USB port of your computer.
3. Press the power button on the DIR-457.
MODEM ROUTER
MODEM
4. The Connection Manager software will automatically start up.
5. Congure your router/modem settings using the Connection Manager.
6. You can now use the DIR-457 Portable Router as a USB modem.
Note: You have to install the Connection Manager software when using the DIR-457 for
the rst time. After successful installation, you can congure USB modem and Wi-Fi router
basic settings. When the DIR-457 is used in USB modem mode, you can manage your
3G connection using the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager (please refer to session 2 Managing 3G connection).
InstallShield Wizard
Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
DIR-457 USB Modem
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Wi-Fi Router Mode
Connection Setup
1. Move the router/modem selection switch to Wi-Fi router mode.
2. Press the power button on the DIR-457.
3. You can now use the DIR-457 Portable Router as a wireless access point and connect
to the router with any Wi-Fi capable devices.
MODEM ROUTER
ROUTER
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Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows)
Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager
(Windows)
Manager or Web-based Tool
The DIR-457 provides two different ways of device setup. For changing settings, you can choose either the D-Link
Mobile Connection Manager or the Web-based Conguration Utility (please refer to Section 5 - WEB Conguration).
The D-Link Mobile Connection Manager offers an easier and simpler way, and allows for both 3G and Wi-Fi settings
to be adjusted. The following instructions will show you how to congure the 3G connection.
Note: These settings will only take effect when you use the DIR-457 as a 3G USB modem.
Managing the 3G Connection
To configure the 3G connection of your DIR-457 go to
Settings > Switch to USB Modem ConnMgr.
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Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows)
New Profile
Before starting, if the mobile service provider associated with your
SIM card is listed in the preset prole list, you can directly connect
to the desired network using its pre-dened prole.
You also can create your own prole by following the steps below:
1. Click the Prole button.
2. Click the New button to activate the wizard which will help you
create a new prole.
3. Select the prole type, Precongured Prole or User Dened
Prole. Click Next to continue.
Use Default Profile (Preset)
1. Select a Prole Name from the drop-down menu. Most of the required
information will be populated into the elds automatically.
2. If needed, ll in the Phone Number, APN (Access Point Network),
User Name, and Password.
3. If desired, click the check box to set this as the default prole.
4. Click Next to continue.
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User-Defined Profile
1. Fill in the Prole Name, Phone Number, APN, User Name,
Password, and Authorization Type.
2. Click Finish to complete.
3. Click the Advanced button to display APN details.
4. Highlight an APN and click OK.
5. Click Next to continue.
Establishing a Connection
The Connect/Disconnect button will be black when you are ofine. You can click the Connect button to
connect to the network via the default prole. After you are connected, the button will turn green with
a checkmark. Once connected, you can use the mobile service network to browse the Internet, send
e-mail, send text messages, and perform other tasks online.
Ending a Connection
If you wish to disconnect, click the button again, and the button will turn black to indicate you have
successfully disconnected and are ofine.
Connect
Disconnect
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Profile Management
Under the Proles icon, users can create, edit and delete proles as well as preset proles.
Editing
1. Click the Prole button.
2. Select a prole and click the Edit button.
3. Click the appropriate tab and enter the information in the elds.
4. Click the Advanced button to display a list of operators and their areas
in the window below.
5. Click OK to close the APN window.
6. Click OK to close the Edit Prole window.
Note: Proles may only be edited when you are disconnected.
Deleting a Prole
Click the Prole button.
Select a user-dened prole and click the Delete button.
Click Yes to conrm the deletion.
Profile
Deleting All Proles
Click the Prole button.
Click the Delete All button.
Setting the Default Prole
Click the Prole button.
Highlight the prole to use when the DIR-457 is started.
Click Set as Default prole.
Reset to Factory Default
Click the Prole button.
Click Set as Factory Default to return the DIR-457 to the factory settings.
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Connection Management
The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also
their connection history. Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window.
Current Connection
The Current Connection tab displays the following information:
Prole Name - Displays the current prole. Select other proles from the drop down menu.
Connection Type - Displays the mobile service technology that the service network uses.
Connection Band - Displays the band of the current connection.
Connected Time - Displays how long the current session has been active for.
Volume - Displays the total amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
Speed - Displays the speeds for both transmitted and received data.
Top Speed - Displays the maximum transmitted and received speeds attained.
Redial on Link Failure - Redial if the connection is somehow disconnected.
Connection
Information
Note: Windows Vista requires your conrmation to redial on link failure.
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Connection History
The History Connection tab displays the following information:
Type - The type of connections made.
Prole - The names of the proles used.
Date & Time - The date and time of the connection.
Duration - The duration of the connection in hours, minutes,
and seconds.
Volume - The total amount of data transmitted and received.
Tx - The total number of bytes transmitted.
Rx - The total number of bytes received.
Follow the steps below to clear the Connection History:
1. Click Clear All Logs to clear the logs.
2. Click Yes to conrm.
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Usage Management
Limits can be set on how long a connection will last. These limits can either be set by usage (3G/GPRS connections)
or by time (Dialup connections).
Usage
1. Select Tools > Preference.
2. Select the Usage tab.
3. Check the Limit by Data checkbox.
4. Enter the desired value between 100MB and 10,000MB.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
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Usage Statistics
Statistics for both usage and time can be viewed from the usage menu.
1. Select View > Usage.
2. Select either the Current Month or Previous Month tab.
Follow the steps below to clear the Previous month’s logs:
1. Select View > Usage.
2. Select Previous Month tab.
3. Click Clear all logs.
4. Click Yes to conrm.
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Text Messaging (SMS)
The DIR-457 can be used to perform all the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as
sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.
SMS
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New/Reply/Forward Text Message
1. Click the SMS button.
2. Click New, Reply, or Forward.
3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the
contacts stored to the SIM card. In the contacts window, click
the box next to the recipients name and click Add to return to the
New SMS window.
4. Enter a message to send.
5. Click Send to send the message.
Deleting a Message
1. Click the SMS button.
2. Select the messages you want to delete. If you would like to delete all messages, click Select All.
3. Click Delete to delete the selected messages.
4. Click Yes to conrm.
Saving a Sender to Contacts
1. Click the SMS button.
2. Select a message.
3. Right click on the selected message and click Save to Contacts.
4. In the Add Contact window enter the contact name.
5. Click OK to save the contact.
6. Once the contact has been saved, a conrmation window will be displayed.
Click OK to close it.
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SMS Settings
This menu allows you to change the service center number, its validity period, and whether to store outgoing messages
within the DIR-457 Mobile Connection Manager.
1. Click Tools > SMS Settings.
2. If needed, enter the new Service Center number. Choose the Validity
Period from the drop-down list.
3. Check the box to store outgoing messages in the application.
4. Click OK to save the details.
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Contact Management
The DIR-457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted
and imported.
Adding Contacts
1. Click the Contacts button.
2. Click the Add button.
3. In the Add Contact window, enter the contact name and telephone number.
4. Click OK to add the contact.
Editing Contacts
1. Click the Contacts button.
2. Select the contact to edit.
3. Click the Edit button.
4. Modify the contacts details.
5. Click OK to save the changes.
Contacts
Deleting Contacts
1. Click the Contacts button.
2. Select the contact to delete. If you would like to delete all contacts, click Select All.
3. Click the Delete button.
4. Click Yes to conrm the deletion.
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Importing vCards to Contacts
1. Click the Contacts button.
2. Click the Import button.
3. Select the source of the vCard(s).
4. Click Open to import the card(s).
5. After the import, a message will display the import information. Click OK to close.
Exporting Contacts to vCards
1. Click the Contacts button.
2. Click the Export button.
3. Select the destination to save the vCard(s).
4. Click OK to export the card(s).
5. After the export, a message will be displayed. Click OK to close.
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