D-Link DWR-720 User Manual
DWR-720
User Manual
HSPA+ Mobile Router
Version 1.00 | 10/02/2015
iD-Link DWR-720 User Manual
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Preface
Revision Date Description
1.0 10/02/2015 • Initial release
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4
Top Side ....................................................................................4
Battery Cover Removed ......................................................5
LED Icons .................................................................................6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Connect to Your Network .......................................................... 7
Insert a microSD Card ................................................................. 8
Driver Installation ......................................................................... 9
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................10
Conguration ...................................................................11
Initial Connection to the Router ...........................................11
Connect via USB ..................................................................11
Connect via Wi-Fi ................................................................12
Web-based Conguration .......................................................14
Conguration Utility ..........................................................14
Home ..............................................................................................15
Navigation .............................................................................15
Device Status ........................................................................16
Home .......................................................................................17
Wizard .............................................................................................18
Internet ...........................................................................................20
Connection ...........................................................................20
2G/3G Modem .....................................................................22
SIM ...........................................................................................23
PLMN .......................................................................................24
Network .........................................................................................25
Wi-Fi .........................................................................................25
DHCP .......................................................................................27
NAT ...........................................................................................29
SMS ..................................................................................................31
Local ........................................................................................31
New Message .......................................................................31
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................32
Basic .........................................................................................32
Wireless Security .................................................................34
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ...............................34
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ....................................35
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .....................................36
MAC Filter ..............................................................................37
Station Lists ...........................................................................38
Security ..........................................................................................39
Firewall ...................................................................................39
IP Filter ...............................................................................39
IPv6 Filter ..........................................................................40
MAC Filter .........................................................................41
DDOS ..................................................................................42
URL Filter ...........................................................................43
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Application ...................................................................................44
About ......................................................................................44
Conguration .......................................................................45
Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................46
Standby Mode .....................................................................47
Remote Control ...................................................................48
Password ................................................................................50
Date and Time ......................................................................51
Language ...............................................................................53
System Log ............................................................................54
Connecting to a Wireless Network .................................55
Using Windows 8.1/8.0 ............................................................ 55
Using Windows 7 .......................................................................57
Conguring Wireless Security ........................................59
Using Windows Vista™ ..............................................................62
Conguring Wireless Security ........................................63
Using Windows
®
XP ....................................................................65
Congure WEP .....................................................................66
Congure WPA-PSK ............................................................68
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 70
Networking Basics ........................................................... 72
Check your IP address ...............................................................72
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................73
Technical Specications .................................................. 74
Regulatory Information ..................................................75
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
D-Link DWR-720 HSPA+ Mobile Router
Battery
USB Cable
If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
• A compatible (U)SIM card with mobile data service
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Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Firefox 12.0 or higher
• Safari 4.0 or higher
• Chrome 20.0 or higher
Windows
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
High-Speed Mobile Internet with 3G Connectivity
The DWR-720 HSPA+ Mobile Router gives you high-speed access to the Internet wherever you are and lets you share it on the go. Using HSPA+
technology, you can achieve download speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps
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. The built-in 3G antenna provides a reliable
connection to your 3G service provider, and a separate Wi-Fi antenna gives extended coverage to the computers and mobile devices connected to
the DWR-720.
Mobile Internet for All of Your Devices
The HSPA+ Mobile Router lets you share your fast mobile connection over Wi-Fi from a device small enough to t in your pocket. With the DWR-720,
you can get online with your notebook, smartphone, tablet, or any other wireless device using a single 3G mobile connection. The DWR-720 provides
high-speed Wireless N coverage to give high-speed wireless access to everybody – whether you are with colleagues on a business trip, or travelling
with friends and family.
Built-in Software for Instant Access Anywhere
The DWR-720 is truly plug and play, with drivers built right into the router so you can connect without the need to install anything. Open a browser,
connect the router, and you can set up your network right from a web interface. This means that notebooks and netbooks without a CD-ROM drive can
connect and get up and running in no time. Once the device is set up, you can simply power it on to start up your portable mobile network, meaning
that you can share your mobile Internet connection without even needing a computer.
Designed for True Portability
The DWR-720 HSPA+ Mobile Router is small and slim enough to carry around in your purse, bag, or pocket. It features a microSD card slot for optional
removable storage (up to 32 GB), allowing you to always have your les and contacts on hand. The built-in 2000 mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery can
provide up to six hours of mobile usage, meaning that you can share your mobile Internet connection in the car, in the park, or anywhere, and work
or play longer without needing to recharge.
The D-Link DWR-720 HSPA+ Mobile Router lets you share a fast mobile Internet connection with multiple PCs and mobile
devices wherever you go. It oers 3G HSPA+ compatibility for fast downlink and uplink data rates, so you get the high-speed
upload and download speeds even when you’re on the go. Set up a personal mobile network anywhere, anytime allowing you
and those around you to access the Internet, and share les.
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All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Actual speeds will vary depending on a range of factors including mobile network coverage, signal strength, network activity, and environmental conditions.
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Hardware Overview
Top Side
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Power Button Press and hold this button for 6 seconds to power on/o the device.
2
WPS Button Press this button to add new wireless devices quickly and easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
3
Status LEDs Please refer to LED Icons on page 6.
4
microSD card slot If you wish to use the onboard storage functionality, insert a microSD card here.
5
Micro USB port
Use the included cable to connect to a powered USB port to charge the device, or connect to a
computer to access the conguration utility.
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Battery Cover Removed
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Reset Button
Using a paper clip, press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the device to factory
defaults.
Note: Ensure that the battery is inserted and the unit is powered on when pressing the reset
button.
2
SIM Card Slot Insert a SIM card to access the Internet and your SIM card contacts list.
3
Wi-Fi Network (SSID) The factory default network name (SSID) of the DWR-720 will be displayed here.
4
Network (SSID)
Password
The network (SSID) password of the DWR-720 will be displayed here.
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DWR-720
DWR-720
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LED Icons
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Number Name Color Explanation
1
Signal LED
Blue
Solid: Registering with 3G network
Blinking: Connected to 3G network
Purple
Solid: Registering with 2G network
Blinking: Connected to 2G network
Red
No signal or SIM error
2
Wi-Fi LED
Blue
Solid: Wi-Fi Active
Blinking: Transmitting data / WPS active
3
Battery LED
Blue
Battery level greater than 50%
Amber
Charging
Green
Battery level 10% - 50%
Red
Battery Low
Purple
SMS message received
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Connect to Your Network
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation process.
1. Ensure that your DWR-720 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot 21 Mbps is powered o.
2. Remove the back cover and take out the battery. Slide your (U)SIM card into the slot
provided, ensuring that the alignment is the same as indicated by the logo next to the
slot. The gold contacts on the card should be facing downwards.
Caution: Always unplug and turn o the router before installing or removing the SIM card.
Never insert or remove the SIM card while the router is in use.
3. Press and hold the power button on the side of the router.
a. The Battery LED will light up green as the router performs its initialization processes.
b. After a few moments, the LED icons will show the current status of the router’s various
functions. For more details on the LED icons, please refer to LED Icons on page 6
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Insert a microSD Card
1. Ensure that your DWR-720 HSPA+ Mobile Router is powered o.
2. Open the cover of the microSD slot on the side of the router.
3. Insert the microSD card into the slot and push it in until it locks into place.
4. Close the cover.
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Driver Installation
When you plug the DWR-720 into your computer, any necessary drivers will immediately
install. . Your version of Windows may prompt you to conrm the driver installation.
Note: These drivers are Windows-only. Mac and Linux users will still be able to congure
the DWR-720 using the web conguration utility described in Conguration Utility on
page 14.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DWR-720 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of its wireless network.
Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass
through may adversely aect wireless signals. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio
frequency) noise in your home or oce. The key to maximizing the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the 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) appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick at a
45-degree angle. At a 2-degree angle it appears 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 aect wireless performance. Large objects such as sh tanks, mirrors, le cabinets, metal
doors, and aluminum studs may also have a negative eect on range.
4. If you are using a 2.4 GHz cordless phone, make sure that the 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible. The base
transmits a signal even if the phone is 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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Conguration
Initial Connection to the Router
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link mobile router using the web-based conguration utility.
By default, the DWR-720 comes congured to work with most 3G SIM cards. Simply connect to it via Wi-Fi or use the included USB to access the
SIM’s 3G Internet connection. When conguring the router for the rst time, you will need to establish a direct connection with the router in order
to access the web-based conguration utility. This can be done using the included USB cable, or by connecting wirelessly to the DWR-720. Ensure
that the router is powered on and has sucient battery power before commencing the setup process.
Connect via USB
To connect to the router via USB, plug the provided micro USB cable into the micro USB port on the bottom of the router, and plug the other end
into an available USB port on your computer. Your router is now ready for conguration, please refer to Conguration Utility on page 14 to
continue the setup process.
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Connect via Wi-Fi
Note: The following example uses Windows 7’s built-in wireless connection utility. If you are using a dierent operating system, or a third party
connection utility, the process may be dierent. Please refer to the documentation that came with your operating system or wireless client for
further information on how to connect to a wireless network.
To connect to the router using Wi-Fi, open your operating system’s wireless networking utility
and scan for available networks to connect to. By default, the network name (SSID) of the
DWR-720 will be in the format dlink_DWR-720_xxxx, where “xxxx” represents the last four
character’s of the router’s MAC address.
Once you have located your DWR-720’s wireless network, connect to it.
dlink_DWR-720
dlink_DWR-720
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You will then be prompted to enter the network security key for your router. The unique
security key for your router will be displayed on a sticker in the router’s battery bay. Enter
the security key in the box provided and click OK. Your wireless connection utility should
conrm that the connection is successful, and you can move to the next step to continue to
conguration process.
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Web-based Conguration
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter
the IP address of the router, which is 192.168.0.1 by default.
Once you have reached the conguration utility through your web browser, you will need
to log in. Enter admin as the username, and then enter the password. By default, the
password is blank. You can also select your language from the drop-down menu.
Click Login to continue.
Conguration Utility
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Home
Throughout the interface you will nd a menu bar at the top of the page which includes tabs for easy navigation, and a summary bar in the upper
right corner with a quick view of essential information.
The Home tab will return you the home page, where a summary of the system information is shown.
Click on this tab to start the setup wizard, which will guide you through the basic setup process.
The Internet tab gives you Internet setup and settings options.
The Network tab allows you to congure the network settings for your Local Area Network (LAN).
From the SMS you can view and send SMS messages via your mobile network.
The Wi-Fi allows you to congure your Wi-Fi network, as well as add new devices using WPS.
The Security tab allows you to congure rewall and security settings to protect your network from WAN-side
intrusions.
From this tab, you can manage the administrative conguration of your router, such as time and date, rmware,
language, and remote management.
Navigation
Home
Wizard:
Internet:
Network:
SMS:
Wi-Fi:
Security:
Application:
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This icon shows whether or not a compatible (U)SIM card has been inserted into the device.
The number to the right of this icon indicates the number of unread messages in the SMS inbox.
Indicates the current strength of the mobile network signal being received.
The name of the mobile network operator to which the device is currently connected.
Indicates that the device is connected to a network other than your service provider’s home network.
Indicates that there is an Internet connection present.
Indicates that the router’s Wi-Fi network is currently active. The number to the right of this icon indicates the number
of wireless clients currently connected to the router’s Wi-Fi network.
Click this button to log out of the conguration interface.
SIM:
SMS:
Signal Strength:
Operator Name:
Roaming:
Internet:
Wi-Fi Network:
Logout:
Device Status
A summary of the device’s current status will be displayed on the information panel at the top of the right-hand side of the navigation bar. The
following is a description of the indications, from left to right.
Operator Name
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The Home page acts as a dashboard to quickly display your conguration settings and provide a summary of the current status of your network.
This area displays the percentage of the router’s memory and
CPU currently being used by the system.
This area displays a summary of the current settings for the
router’s LAN.
This area shows the current status of your 2G or 3G mobile
network connection.
This area displays a summary of the router’s current WAN
settings. These details will reect the mobile network
connection which is being received from the service provider.
This area shows the amount of data which has been sent (TX)
and received (RX) over the mobile network. This information
may not reect the amount recorded by your mobile service
provider.
System
Resources:
LAN:
2G/3G
Modem:
WAN:
Trac
Statistics:
Home
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Wizard
The Wizard page will guide you through the steps required to congure the basic settings of your router such as the IP address, network name
(SSID), and password. Click on the Wizard button on the navigation bar to commence the wizard.
If you wish to change the router’s IP address, enter the new
address here. If you change the IP address from the default,
you will need to enter the new address in your Internet
browser’s address bar in order to access the web-based
conguration utility.
If you wish to change the router’s subnet mask, enter it here.
Click Next to continue.
If you wish to change the 2G or 3G service provider or
connection type, click on a prole in the list to highlight it,
and click Set to set that prole as the default.
Click Next to continue, or Back to return to the previous step.
IP Address:
IP Subnet
Mask:
LAN CONFIGURATION
2/3G CONFIGURATION
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Choose a password for your wireless security. Clients
will need this password in order to access your network
wirelessly. If you are currently connected to the router using
Wi-Fi, you will need to reconnect to the router using your
new password once the wizard has been completed.
If you wish to change your wireless network name (SSID),
enter a new name in the eld provided. If you change
the SSID, you may need to re-connect to the router using
the new SSID before you can access your network or the
conguration utility.
Click Done to complete the wizard, or click Back to return to
the previous page.
After you have clicked Done, a conrmation window will
appear. Click OK to save the conguration.
Password
Setting:
SSID:
WIFI CONFIGURATION
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Internet
This page allows you to congure the Internet settings for your mobile network connection. Use the tabs in the left-hand column to navigate
through the dierent settings categories.
Flight mode turns o all communications so that the device
can be powered on safely when in an aircraft. Select whether
you want to Enable or Disable ight mode from the dropdown menu, and click Change to eect the change.
Select your preferred cellular network connection mode:
Always On - The router will automatically connect to your
preferred mobile network and remain connected while the
device is powered on.
Manual Mode - You must manually connect to the preferred
mobile network.
On Demand - The router will connect to the preferred mobile
network when Internet access is required.
Click Change to eect the change.
Select whether you would like to Enable or Disable mobile
network roaming from the drop-down menu.
Caution: Using networks other than the ones provided by
your service provider may result in roaming charges.
Flight Mode:
Preferred
Cellular
Network:
Roaming
Mode:
Connection
CONNECTION OPERATION
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Click Add to add a new user prole.
Enter a name to identify the new user prole.
Enter the Access Point Name (APN) for the connection. If you
do not know this information, please contact your service
provider.
Select the protocol to be used for the connection from the
drop-down menu.
Enter the username to be used for this connection.
Enter the password to be used for this connection.
Click the delete icon to delete this prole from the list.
Click OK to save the prole.
Click Apply to apply the prole settings and return to the
Internet menu.
Name:
APN:
Protocol:
User:
Password:
Delete:
Connection:
Proles:
Shows the type and status of the current mobile connection.
To change the connection prole, select a user prole from
the table below and click Set to activate the prole. Click
Disconnect to manually disconnect the current mobile data
service.
The proles table shows the details of currently congured
user proles. To add a new user prole, navigate to the User
Prole tab at the top of this section.
CONNECTION OPERATION
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2G/3G Modem
Displays information about your 2G or 3G modem.
Select your preferred modem type from the drop-down
menu:
Auto - The modem will automatically select the modem type
depending on the network it is connected to.
3G Only - The modem will only connect to 3G networks.
2G Only - The modem will only connect to 2G networks.
If you wish to change the modem type, select your new
modem type and click Change to eect the change.
Re-enter the new PIN code.
Click Apply to apply the changes.
Information:
Network:
This section displays information about your 2G or 3G modem connection.
SETTINGS
INFORMATION
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SIM
Enter the PIN code for the SIM card. Click Enable to turn on
SIM lock, or click Disable to turn o SIM lock.
PIN Code:
This section allows you to turn SIM lock on or o for the SIM card which is currently inserted into the router.
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