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FCC Regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
FCC Regulations ............................................................................ ii
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DWR-921 will cause damage and void the warranty for
this product.
System Requirements
• A compatible (U)SIM card with service.*
• Computer with Windows, Mac OS, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
• Java-enabled browser such as Internet Explorer 6, Safari 4.0, Chrome 20.0, or Firefox 7 or above (for conguration)
*Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link 4G LTE Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks, and share them with a number of
wired and wireless devices. Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert
your UMTS/HSUPA SIM card, and share your 3G/4G Internet connection through a secure 802.11n wireless network or using
any of the four 10/100 Ethernet ports.
The DWR-921 keeps your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption, preventing unauthorized users from
accessing your network. The DWR-921 utilizes dual-active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the
Internet, and includes MAC address ltering to control which clients can access your network, and what content they can
access.
The DWR-921 4G LTE Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an
impromptu wireless network is required, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DWR-921 can even be
installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to access the Internet while commuting.
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Hardware Overview
Rear Panel
WAN Port
LAN Ports
PortFunction
LAN Ethernet Ports For connection to a network device such as a desktop or notebook computer.
WAN Ethernet Port For connection to a DSL/Cable modem or router
SIMAccepts a standard (U)SIM card for 3G/4G connectivity.
PowerConnects to the included power adapter.
Power SwitchTurns the device on or o.
SIM Card SlotPower Switch
Power Connector
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Signal StrengthReset ButtonWPS Button
Button NameFunction
ResetPress this button with an unfolded paperclip to reset the device.
WPSPress this button to initiate a new WPS connection. Refer to “Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 29 for more details.
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LED NameFunction
Signal Strength Blinking Red: No SIM card/signal, or unveried PIN code
Hardware Overview
LEDs
WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
Status 3G 4G SMS WLAN
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)
StatusBlinking Green: Device is powered on and working
WANSolid Green: Ethernet connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred
LAN 1-4Solid Green: Ethernet connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred
3GSolid Green: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via 3G
4GSolid Green: LTE connection has been established
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred via 4G
SMSSolid Green: SMS storage is full
Blinking Green: There is an unread SMS message
WLANSolid Green: WLAN is active and available
Blinking Green: Data is being transferred over the WLAN
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Section 2 - Installation
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
1. Ensure that your DWR-921 4G LTE Router is disconnected and powered o.
2. Insert a standard (U)SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router as indicated by the SIM card logo next to the slot. The gold contacts
should face downwards.
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.
3. Insert your Internet/WAN network cable into the WAN port on the back of the router.
Note: The 3G/4G connection can also be used as a backup WAN. Once a backup is congured, the router will automatically use 3G for the Internet
connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available.
4. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-921 4G LTE Router and an available Ethernet port on the network
adapter in the computer you will use to congure the router.
Note: The DWR-921 4G LTE Router LAN Ports are Auto-MDI/MDIX, so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be used.
5. Connect the power adapter to the power connecter on the back panel of your DWR-921 4G LTE Router. Plug the other end of the power adapter
into a wall outlet or power strip and turn the device on.
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 o as the 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 any LAN
Port LEDs that are connected to computers or other devices.
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Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DWR-921 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your 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 limit the range of the wireless
signal. 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), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet
(1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can appear 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 or drywall. Materials such as
glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete, and water can aect wireless performance. Large objects such as sh tanks, mirrors, ling cabinets, metal
doors, and aluminum studs may also have a negative eect on range.
4. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones, make sure that the 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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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link mobile router using the web-based conguration utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter
the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default).
To log in to the conguration utility, enter admin as the username, and then enter the password.
By default, the password is blank.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 77 for
assistance.
The conguration utility will open to the STATUS > DEVICE INFO page. You can view dierent
conguration pages by clicking on the categories at the top of the screen (SETUP/ADVANCED/
TOOLS/STATUS/SUPPORT), and then selecting a conguration page from the bar on the left side.
The following pages will describe each section in detail, starting with the SETUP pages.
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Setup
The SETUP pages allow you to congure your Internet and wireless settings, as well as manage your SMS inbox. To view the Setup conguration
pages, click on SETUP at the top of the screen.
Internet
The Internet page allows you to congure how your router connects to the Internet. There are
two ways to set up your Internet connection.
You can click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to start a wizard that will guide
you through setting up your Internet settings.
If you want to manually congure your settings, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and
skip to “Manual Internet Connection Setup” on page 12.
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your router to connect
to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Note: While using the wizard, you can click Prev to go back to the previous step, or you can
click Cancel to close the wizard.
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Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down box and then click Next to continue.
Select the Internet connection type you use. The connection types are explained on the
following page. If you are unsure which connection type you should use, contact your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard.
Note: The DWR-921 has a WAN failover feature that allows the router to switch to a 3G/4G
connection if the WAN connection is down or unavailable. To congure this feature,
please refer to “Internet Connection” on page 12.
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The subsequent conguration pages will dier 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/4G 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 “Dynamic IP (DHCP)” on page 14 for information about how to congure 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 “PPPoE” on page 15 for information about how to congure this type of connection.
Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). See “PPTP” on
page 17 for information about how to congure this type of connection.
Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). See “L2TP” on page 19 for
information about how to congure this type of connection.
Choose this connection if you have installed a SIM card into the DWR-921. See “3G/4G” on page 20 for information
about how to congure this type of connection.
Choose this option if your Internet Service Provider provided you with IP address information that has to be
manually congured. See “Static IP” on page 13 for information about how to congure this type of connection.
After entering the requested information,click Next to continue.
Note: If you are not sure what connection type to use or what settings to enter, check with your Internet Service Provider.
This completes the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click Connect to save your changes
and reboot the router.
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Manual Internet Connection Setup
To set up your Internet connection manually, click Manual Internet Connection Setup.
Internet Connection
Several dierent Internet connection types can be selected depending upon the specications of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also
set up the auto-backup feature, which allows you to use a 3G/4G connection for your Internet connection if your main connection fails.
My Internet
Connection is:
Host Name:
Auto-Backup:
Internet Host:
Select the Internet connection type specied by your ISP. The
corresponding settings will be displayed below. Please see the
following pages for details on how to congure these dierent
connection types.
If the Internet host you are using requires you to enter a host
name, enter it here. In most cases, you may leave this blank.
If this feature is enabled, the router will switch over to a
3G/4G connection if the Internet host (specied below) is
unreachable.
Enter an IP address for the router to use to check if it is
connected to the Internet. If auto-backup is enabled and the
IP address cannot be reached, the router will switch over to a
3G/4G connection.
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Static IP
Choose this Internet connection if your ISP assigns you a static IP address. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
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.
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 button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address
of your Ethernet card.
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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. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server:
MTU (Maximum
Transmission Unit):
MAC Address:
Auto-reconnect:
(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 button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address
of your PC.
This feature enables this product to renew the WAN IP address
automatically when the lease time has expired.
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PPPoE
Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with a PPPoE account. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server:
MAC Address:
Maximum Idle Time:
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.
Re-type your password in this eld.
Fill in if provided by your ISP. (Optional)
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
MAC address of WAN interface. You can also copy MAC address
of your PC to its WAN interface by clicking the Clone button.
The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting an
established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable autoreconnect to disable this feature.
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Maximum Transmission
Unit (MTU):
Auto-reconnect:
The default setting of PPPoE is 1492.
The device will automatically reconnect to your PPPoE
connection automatically.
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PPTP
Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with a PPTP account. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP Address:
PPTP Server IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
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).
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP PPTP).
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 dialup.
Password that your ISP provides to you for PPTP dial-up.
Re-enter your password for verication.
Reconnect Mode:
Choose Always-on when you want to establish PPTP
connection all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand,
the device will establish a PPTP connection when local users
want to connect to the Internet, and disconnect if there is no
trac after the time period dened by the Maximum Idle Time setting.
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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.
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L2TP
Choose this Internet connection if your ISP provides you with an L2TP account. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP Address:
L2TP Server IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
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).
Enter the information provided by your ISP
(Only applicable for Static IP L2TP).
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 dialup.
Password that your ISP provides to you for L2TP dial-up.
Re-type your password in this eld.
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
Choose Always-on when you want to establish L2TP
connection all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand
the device will establish L2TP connection when local users
want to use Internet, and disconnect if no trac after time
period of Maximum Idle Time.
The time of no activity to disconnect your L2TP session. Set it
to 0 or choose Always-on to disable this feature.
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3G/4G
Choose this Internet connection if you already use a SIM card for 3G/4G Internet service from your mobile Internet service provider. The elds here
may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this page should only be used if required by your service provider. After modifying
any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.
Prefer Service Type:
Dial Up Prole:
Account/Prole Name:
Country/Telecom:
Username:
Password:
Dialed Number:
Authentication:
APN:
Choose whether the DWR-921 should only use 4G networks,
3G networks, or use Auto Mode to automatically select a
network.
Select Auto-Detection to have the router automatically detect
the settings for your connection. Select Manual to enter the
details of your connection manually.
Fill in a name to identify the following 3G/4G conguration.
Select your country and service provider to automatically ll in
some of the required settings.
Fill in only if requested by ISP (optional).
Fill in only if requested by ISP (optional).
Enter the number to be dialed.
Select PAP, CHAP, or Auto detection. The default
authentication method is Auto.
Enter the APN information (optional).
Pin Code:
Reconnect Mode:
Enter the PIN associated with your SIM card.
Select Auto or Manual to determine whether the router
should reconnect to your 3G/4G network automatically or
manually.
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Maximum Idle Time:
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server:
Keep Alive:
Bridge Ethernet Ports:
Roaming:
Set the maximum time your connection can be idle before
disconnecting. Set it to 0 or choose Auto in Reconnect Mode
to disable this feature.
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value
(optional).
Select Disable or Use Ping depending on the settings required
by your ISP. If you select Use Ping, set the ping interval and the
IP address to ping.
Activate this feature to use the Ethernet WAN port as an
additional LAN port.
Enabling this option will allow you to connect when roaming.
Note: Roaming connections may incur additional fees from
your service provider.
DNS Check:
NAT Disable:
Enabling this will send periodic DNS checks to make sure your
connection is alive, and if the check fails, it will restart your 3G
connection to resume connectivity.
Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR921, allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet
connection, but without routing functions.
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Wireless Settings
This section will help you to manually congure the wireless settings of your router. Please note that changes made in this section may also need
to be duplicated on your wireless devices and clients. The Wireless Settings page allows you to congure how your router connects to the Internet.
There are several ways to set up your wireless connection. You can click on the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button to start a wizard that will
guide you through setting up your wireless settings. If you want to manually congure your settings, click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup
button and skip to “Manual Wireless Connection Setup” on page 24. You can also set up a wireless connection to a device automatically, or congure
your router automatically through Windows by clicking the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. This is described in “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 29.
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your router’s wireless .
Click Next to continue.
Note: While using the wizard, you can click Prev to go back to the previous page or you can
click Cancel to close the wizard.
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