Version 1.00 | 03/09/2016
User Manual
Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router
DWR-953
Preface
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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 June 02, 2015 • Initial release
2.00 March 09, 2016 • Firmware updated
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................... 2
Hardware Overview .....................................................................3
Front View ................................................................................3
LEDs ........................................................................................... 4
Back View ................................................................................. 5
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Before You Begin ...........................................................................6
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................7
Conguration ..................................................................... 8
Getting Started .............................................................................. 8
Internet .............................................................................................9
WAN Service ........................................................................... 9
Static IP ..............................................................................10
Dynamic IP (DHCP) ........................................................11
PPPoE .................................................................................12
PPTP ....................................................................................13
L2TP ....................................................................................14
4G LTE/3G .........................................................................15
Wizard ................................................................................17
Multi-WAN ............................................................................. 20
IPv6 .....................................................................................21
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................26
Device List .............................................................................26
Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................27
WPS ..........................................................................................29
Wi-Fi Advanced ....................................................................30
LAN ..................................................................................................32
Device List .............................................................................32
LAN Settings .........................................................................32
DHCP .......................................................................................33
Advanced ......................................................................................34
DNS ..........................................................................................34
Applications ..........................................................................35
DMZ .........................................................................................36
Virtual Server ........................................................................ 37
URL Filter ................................................................................38
Routing ...................................................................................39
QoS...........................................................................................40
MAC Address Filter .............................................................41
Outbound Filter ...................................................................42
Inbound Filter ......................................................................43
SNMP .......................................................................................44
Advanced Network ............................................................45
Network Scan .......................................................................46
E-mail Settings .....................................................................47
System ............................................................................................48
Time Settings .......................................................................48
Administration .....................................................................49
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Reboot & Reset ....................................................................50
Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................51
System Logs ..........................................................................52
Message Service .................................................................. 53
SMS Inbox .........................................................................53
Create Message ..............................................................53
PIN Conguration ...............................................................54
USSD ........................................................................................55
Schedules ..............................................................................56
Diagnostics ...........................................................................57
Connection Reset ...............................................................58
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................59
WPS Button ...................................................................................59
Windows® 8 ...................................................................................60
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................60
Windows® 7 ...................................................................................62
Wireless Modes ............................................................................83
Networking Basics ........................................................... 84
Check your IP address ...............................................................84
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................85
Wireless Security ............................................................86
What is WPA? ...................................................................86
Technical Specications .................................................. 87
Regulatory Information ..................................................89
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................62
WPS ..........................................................................................65
Windows Vista® ............................................................................69
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................70
Windows® XP ................................................................................72
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................73
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 75
Wireless Basics .................................................................79
What is Wireless? .........................................................................80
Tips ...................................................................................................82
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router
Power Adapter
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Product Overview
Package Contents
System Requirements
• A compatible 3G / 4G 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 7, Safari 4.0, Chrome 20.0, or Firefox 12
or above (for conguration)
* Subject to service terms and conditions, consult your carrier for details.”
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once
connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert a 3G / 4G SIM card to share your 3G
/ 4G Internet connection through a secure 802.11ac wireless network, or by using any of the four 10/100 Ethernet ports.
Keep your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DWR-953 utilizes dual-active rewalls (SPI and
NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the Internet, and includes MAC address ltering to control access to your network.
The Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere, making it great for when
you need an impromptu wireless network, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable.
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Hardware Overview
Front View
1 2
1 Reset Button Press this button with an unfolded paperclip and hold for ten seconds to reset the device.
2 WPS Button Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. See WPS Button on page 59 for details.
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LEDs
192 3 4
5
1 WAN LED Will be lit if a WAN Ethernet connection is established.
2 LAN LED Will be lit if an Ethernet connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.
3 2.4 GHz LED Will be lit if the 2.4 GHz wireless function is enabled, and will blink when wireless data is being transferred.
4 5 GHz LED Will be lit if the 5 GHz wireless function is enabled, and will blink when wireless data is being transferred.
Blinking Red: No SIM card or unveried PIN code.
5 Signal Strength
6 Status Will be lit if the device is powered on and working.
7 2G/3G Will be lit if a 2G/3G connection is established.
8 4G Will be lit if a 4G connection is established.
9 SMS Will be lit if a your SIM card number has received an SMS message.
Solid Red: Signal strength is weak.
Solid Amber: Signal strength is medium.
Solid Green: Signal strength is strong.
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Back View
1 2
1 Ethernet LAN Ports For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer.
2 Ethernet WAN Port For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router.
3 SIM Card Insert your 4G/3G SIM card here.
4 Power Connector Connects to the included power adapter.
5 Power On/O Power On/O button.
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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.
Before You Begin
1. Ensure that your DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router is disconnected and powered o.
2. To use your 3G / 4G Internet connection, insert a 3G / 4G SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the device.
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 / 4G for the
Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available.
4. Insert the Ethernet cable into any LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router and an available
Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to congure the router.
Note: The DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan Router LAN Ports are Auto-MDI/MDIX, so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be
used.
5. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan 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 DWR-953 Wireless AC750 4G LTE Multi-Wan 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 computers or other devices.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DWR-953 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 D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s
range from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet).
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 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 2.4 GHz cordless phones, 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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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
Getting Started
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer
and enter the 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 the Troubleshooting
section for assistance.
Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the Home page. On this page
you can view information about your Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status,
and system information.
At the top of the page is a menu. Clicking on one of these icons will take you to the
appropriate conguration section.
To access the setup wizard, click on the Internet icon in the navigation bar on the
top of the screen; you will be brought to a WAN Service Conguration screen. Click
on the Wizard icon on the left-hand side of the screen to begin the setup wizard.
For more information regarding the setup wizard refer to “Wizard” on page 17.
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Internet
WAN Service
On this page you can congure your Internet connection. If you are not sure which settings to use, please contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP).
My Internet
Connection is:
Select your Internet connection type.
For Static IP refer to Static IP on page 10.
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DHCP) on page 11.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 12.
For PPTP refer to PPTP on page 13.
For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 14.
For 4G LTE/3G refer to 4G LTE/3G on page 15.
When you have nished conguring your Internet settings, click
Apply to save your changes. To restore your settings to the most
recent save, click Reset.
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Static IP
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
NAT Disable:
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Enter the secondary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your ISP. The default value is 0.
Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC
address to the WAN port.
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
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Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Auto-reconnect:
NAT Disable:
The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
Leave it blank if you are not sure.
Enter the primary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Enter the secondary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your ISP. The default value is 0.
Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC
address to the WAN port.
Check the box to allow the router to automatically attempt to
reconnect whenever the Internet connection is lost.
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
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PPPoE
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MAC Address:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP.
Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP.
Re-enter the PPPoE password for verication.
Enter the PPPoE service name provided by your ISP if applicable.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP here.
Enter the primary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Enter the secondary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC
address to the WAN port.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity (if you select Auto-reconnect
below, this setting will have no eect).
MTU:
Auto-reconnect:
NAT disable:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your ISP. The default value is 0.
Check the box to allow the router to automatically attempt to
reconnect whenever the Internet connection is lost.
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
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PPTP
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
If your ISP provided a static IP address, select Static IP, otherwise
leave this setting at the default, Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the server IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the PPTP username provided by your ISP.
Enter the PPTP password provided by your ISP.
Re-enter the PPTP password for verication.
Select Always on if you would like the router to never disconnect,
or Connect-on-demand to allow the router to establish a
connection to the Internet only when a device on your network
tries to access a resource on the Internet.
Maximum Idle
Time:
NAT disable:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity (if you selected Always on above,
this setting will have no eect).
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
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L2TP
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
If your ISP provided a static IP address, select Static IP, otherwise
leave this setting at the default, Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the server IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the L2TP username provided by your ISP.
Enter the L2TP password provided by your ISP.
Re-enter the L2TP password for verication.
Select Always on if you would like the router to never disconnect,
or Connect-on-demand to allow the router to establish a
connection to the Internet only when a device on your network
tries to access a resource on the Internet.
Maximum Idle
Time:
NAT disable:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity (if you selected Always on above,
this setting will have no eect).
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
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4G LTE/3G
Dial-Up Prole:
Prefer Service
type:
Country:
Telecom:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Dialed Number:
Authentication:
If Auto-Detection does not work, then try selecting Manual and
lling out the information (supplied by your LTE/3G ISP).
Choose whether the DWR-953 should only use 4G only networks,
3G only networks, 2G only networks, or use Auto Mode to
automatically select a network.
Select the technology country of your ISP.
Enter the name of your Telecom/ISP.
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Re-enter the password for verication.
Enter the number to dial, provided by your ISP.
Select Auto, PAP, or CHAP detection. The default authentication
method is Auto.
APN:
Pin Code:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter the APN, provided by your ISP.
Enter the PIN Code, provided by your ISP.
Select either Auto or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity (if you selected Auto above, this
setting will have no eect).
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Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Keep Alive:
Roaming:
Bridge ethernet
ports:
NAT disable:
Transparent
Bridge:
Enter the primary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
Enter the secondary DNS server provided by your ISP here.
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.
Click the checkbox to enable roaming.
Note: Additional charges may apply depending on your network
subscription.
Click Enable to use the router’s WAN port as an additional LAN
port.
Click the checkbox to disable Network Address Translation(NAT).
Click the checkbox to enable transparent bridge.
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Select your Internet connection. By default DHCP will be selected, if this option
does not work and you are not sure which settings to use, please contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you selected DHCP connection this option will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions and click
Wizard
Navigate to the wizard by clicking on the Internet icon in the navigation bar on the
top section of the screen; you will be brought to a WAN Service Conguration screen.
Click on the Wizard icon on the left-hand side of the screen to begin the setup wizard.
Navigate between the steps 1-5 by press the Next and Prev buttons.
Next to continue.
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Type your desired network name (SSID) in the eld available. When devices are
connecting via Wi-Fi this will be the name of the network that they connect to.
To protect your network from unwanted users select one of the security options
listed.
Set your wireless security password in the box provided. This is the password that
devices will need to use when connecting to your wireless network.
Set the DWR-953’s password in the box provided. This is the password you will use
to log in to the conguration interface in your web browser.
Set the your current time zone.
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When you have nished the Internet connection setup wizard, click Connect to
save your changes. To restore your settings to the most recent save, click Cancel.
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Multi-WAN
This connection can serve as a backup for your default connection.
The Failover type can be set to either Disable, Load Sharing or Failover. With
Load Sharing, the data usage is distributed evenly over the two dierent Internet
connections. With Failover, the secondary Internet connection will be in standby
mode, until the primary Internet connection fails.
If you selected Load Sharing or Failover, the Remote Host for Keep Alive box
will appear, and should be set to an external IP address that can be used to ensure
that the 3G/4G LTE connection will be kept from going oine due to inactivity. An
example would be Google’s public DNS servers (8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4) or your ISP’s
DNS servers.
The Primary WAN will display your current Internet conguration type.
The Secondary WAN can be set by clicking Add, and the available options will be
shown in the drop down box that appears. Select 4G LTE/3G to use your mobile
connection as a backup.
When you have nished conguring your failover settings, click Apply to save
your changes. To restore your settings to the most recent save, click Reset.
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IPv6
On this page you can congure your IPv6 Internet connection. If you are not sure which settings to use, please contact your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
IPv6:
IPv6
Connection:
To enable an IPv6 Internet connection, click Enable.
Select your IPv6 connection type.
For Static IPv6 refer to Static IPv6 on page 22.
For Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to
Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) on page 23.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 24.
When you have nished conguring your Internet settings, click
Apply to save your changes. To restore your settings to the most
recent save, click Reset.
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Static IPv6
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gate-
way:
Primary DNS
Address:
Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Ad-
dress:
LAN IP
Link-Local
Address:
Enter the IPv6 address supplied by your ISP.
Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP.
Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable Auto-
conguration:
Auto
conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Check the box to enable autoconguration.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds).
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Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)
DNS Setting:
Primary DNS
Address:
Secondary DNS
Address:
Enable
DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IP
Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Auto
conguration:
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use
the following DNS address.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Check the box to enable prex delegation services.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Check the box to enable autoconguration.
Auto
conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds).
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PPPoE
Username:
Password:
Service Name:
MTU:
DNS Setting:
Primary DNS
Address:
Secondary DNS
Address:
Enable
DHCP-PD:
Enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP.
Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP.
Enter the PPPoE service name provided by your ISP if applicable.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use
the following DNS address.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Check the box to enable prex delegation services.
LAN
IPv6 Address:
LAN IP
Link-Local
Address:
Enable Auto
conguration:
Auto
conguration
Type:
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Check the box to enable autoconguration.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
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Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.LAN IP
Link-Local
Address:
Link-local Only
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Wi-Fi
Device List
The Device List displays the current wireless clients connected to both the 2.4GHz
and 5GHz networks. Each device’s ID and MAC Address will be shown.
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