D-Link Version 1.2 - Manuals

2 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11g/b wireless clients • 3G SIM card for 3G Wireless Internet Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows ® , Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • MicroSD card Br...

3 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • 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...

4 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Power Receptor USB receptor for the supplied power adapter and power cable.

5 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Top View 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 indicates 3G activity. Power LED Dev...

6 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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 connecte...

7 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Battery Facts • 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 batter...

8 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 2 - 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: ...

9 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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. Product Setup Hardwar...

10 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 DIR- 457 Portable Router, then plug the power adapter into a wall socket...

11 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual 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 ...

13 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) 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 Configuration Utility (please refer to Section ...

14 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual 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 profile list, you can directly connect to the desired network using its pre-defined profi...

16 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Profile Management Editing 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Select a profile and click the Edit button. 3. Click the appropriate tab and enter the information in the fields. 4. Click the Advanced button t...

17 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Connection Management Current Connection The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history. Click the Connection I...

18 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Connection History The History Connection tab displays the following information: Type - The type of connections made. Profile - The names of the profiles used. Date & Time - The date and time of the...

19 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Usage Management Usage 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). 1. Select Tools > Preference...

20 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) 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 clea...

23 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) 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 Set...

24 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Contact Management Adding Contacts Deleting Contacts Editing Contacts The DIR-457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted and imported. 1. Click...

26 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) SIM Management SIM Information SIM details regarding the IMEI, Phone Number, Contact Usage, and SMS Usage cab be found by clicking Support > About D-Link Mobile Connection Manager . SIM Management inc...

27 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code Enable PIN Code To prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card a PIN code can be enabled. 1. Select Tools > Enable/Disable PIN code > Enabled . 2. Enter the correct PI...

29 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Band Settings The DIR-457 supports two band selection options: Automatic - The DIR-457 automatically selects the band based on the networks available in current area. 3G Only - Restricts the DIR-457 to u...

30 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) The current location of the DIR-457 may be covered by more than one network. The DIR-457 supports two network selection options: Automatic - By default the DIR-457 will automatically select the network b...

31 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Select Tools > Call Setting . You may select from one of the following options: None - No answer. Send Busy Tone - The caller will hear a busy tone, or will be transferred to voice mail. Call Forward ...

33 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Wi-Fi and Basic Settings The following steps will show you how to adjust the settings for both Wi-Fi and 3G connections. When you use this device as a 3G router, the Wi-Fi and 3G functionalities will bot...

34 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) In the Wi-Fi settings screen you can set the SSID, Wireless Channel, and Security Mode for the DIR-457. Wi-Fi Settings Changing the Profile Information You can either set the Profile Information to Auto ...

35 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Changing the SSID To manually choose an SSID, type a new name for the network in the SSID text field.

36 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Configuring the Wireless Channel The Wireless Channel can be manually chosen (1 to 13) or set to Auto. Configuring the Security Mode The Security Mode can be set to WEP-64bit, WEP-128bit, WPA-PSK, and WP...

37 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Setting the Administrator Password To change the Administrator Password, click the corresponding symbol. 1. For security reasons, please repeat the current password. 2. Next, choose a new password. 3. Co...

38 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Device Information To display information about your device, click the corresponding symbol. This screen displays the Model Name, the Firmware Version, and the Battery status of your device. Device Infor...

39 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) New Profile 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Click the New button to open the New Profile window. Create Profile 1. Enter the Profile Name, Phone Number, and APN (Access Point Network) 2. Select the Authen...

44 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Usage Management Statistics The Usage 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 Connecti...

51 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Changing a PIN Code SIM cards often contain two PIN codes that can be changed. 1. Click Tools > Change PIN Code > PIN1 or PIN2 . 2. Enter the details in the following fields: Current PIN Code, Enter...

55 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration In order to configure basic and advanced settings for DIR-457, first establish a connection through the 802.11g wireless interface, then launch a web browser and direct it to the IP address of the DIR-457. Once the connection is made, optio...

56 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you w...

59 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a Internet Connection menu that allows you to configure your 3G configuration parameters. Manual Configuration 3G Internet Connection Choose Auto mode for aut...

60 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard . If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connecti...

61 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 20 characters. The SSID is case- sensitive. If you would like the router to automatically assign a network key to your network...

63 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Manual Wireless Connection Setup Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 20 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-457 to ...

64 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. LAN Setup Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you c...

65 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Configure the parameters, as described ...

66 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Time and Date Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Check the box to enable Daylight Saving time. Click this button to set the device’s time the same to local PC. Check the box to enable the device to automatically synchronize with ...

67 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Port Forwarding is a feature that allows you to open a single port or a range of ports and redirect the data received through those ports to a single PC on your network. Port Forwarding Enter a name for the rule or select an application fro...

68 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration MAC Address Filter Select Accept , Reject , or Disable from the drop-down menu Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. MAC Address Filter: MAC Address: Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network)...

69 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Filter Rules Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. (Optional) Enter a port or range of ports used for the filter rule. Select the protocol of the firewall port ( TCP , UDP , or Any ). Choose to Allow or Deny the traffic. Select a ...

71 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration The default Storage Server Name is DIR-457 . The default name for the Share Folder is mydisk . Storage Server Name: Share Folder: File Sharing The File Sharing menu is used to set up file sharing for clients connected to the DIR-457. The DI...

76 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ feature check the Enable UPNP box. UPNP p r o v i d e s c o m p a t i b i l i t y w i t h n e t w o r k i n g equipment, software and peripherals. Check the Enable Multicast Streams box to allow mu...

77 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Enter and confirm a new password for the administrator login name. The administrator can change the password but not the login name “admin”. Remote management allows the DIR-457 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A usernam...

78 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the...

79 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Displays the current firmware version and date. You can also check the availability of a new firmware version online. If so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click the Browse button t...

80 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Log Settings Log Type: Use the selection boxes to choose the types of messages that should be displayed from the log. The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal...

81 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service...

82 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Check All Day - 24hrs or use the Start Time and End Time fields to specify the start and end time for your schedule. The list of schedules ...

84 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Logs First Page: Last Page: Previous: Next: Clear: Link to Log Settings: Click this button to view the first page of the log file. Click this button to view the last page of the log file. Click this button to view the previous page of the l...

87 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration From the Setup > Wireless Setup menu, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. Under the heading Wi-Fi Protected Setup , click the Enable option box and click on the Save Settings button to first enable WPS. Add Wireless Device wit...

88 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ® Windows Vista ® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for he...

91 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Connect Using WCN 2.0 The DIR-457 router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista ® . The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista ® to configure the router or third...

95 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-457. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP....

96 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your hom...

98 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...

100 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follo...

101 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista ® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Inte...

102 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b/g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Security • WEP (64/128 bit) • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK • WPS (PIN/PBC) Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9...