D-Link DWR-730 - Manual

2 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DWR-730 HSPA+ Mobile Router is a palm sized 3G router, slim and small enough to carry in your pocket. It allows you to access and share your 3G mobile Internet connection anywhere and anytime. The DWR-730 functions as ...

3 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Power Button Reset Button WiFi/WPS Button Status LEDs Indicator Color Solid Blinking (Rapid) Blinking (Slow) SMS LED Green New incoming message Inbox full Signal LED Purple HSPA+ Network Transmitting Blue WCDMA/HSDPA/H...

4 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back Port/LED Function Micro USB Port Connects to a PC or power adapter through the included USB cable. MicroSD Slot Accepts a MicroSD card. Micro USB Port MicroSD Slot

5 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-730 can be accessed using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the quantity, thickness and location of walls, c...

6 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 1. Remove the back cover of the DWR-730, and remove the battery. Product Setup 2. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down. Make sure that you insert the SIM card in the right direction. 3. Replace the battery and the back cover.

7 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 2 - Installation WiFi/WPS Configuration ƒ Short press (1 second) the WiFi/WPS button to enable WPS. The WiFi/WPS LED will flash for 2 minutes, allowing devices to connect. WPS will be disabled after 2 mintues. ƒ Long press (5 seconds) the WiFi/WPS button to enabl...

8 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Web-Based Configuration Utility You can use the web-based configuration utility to manage your wireless network. It allows you to set wireless encryption, control access to the wireless network. Note : The web-based configuration utility and its...

9 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - 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 want t...

12 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup If you want to enable Auto APN, tick the check box. Enter the name of your ISP. Enter a username. Enter a password. Enter the APN description. Set to Always On , On Demand , or Manual . E n t e r a m a x i m u m i d l e t i m e i...

13 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - 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 Connection S...

16 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless Setup Check box to enable wireless and enter Router mode, uncheck to disable wireless and enter Modem mode. In Modem mode, you will need to use the Micro USB cable to connect the router to your PC. Enter a wireless network name....

17 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Setup Enter the router IP address. Enter the subnet mask. If you want to enable DHCP Server, check Enabled . Otherwise, check Disabled . Enter values for the DHCP IP address range. Router IP Address: Subnet Mask: Enable DHCP Server: DHC...

18 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SIM Settings If you would like to enable or disable the PIN authentication fuction, click Enable/Disable PIN Function. Enable/ Disable PIN Function: Modify PIN Code: If you want to modify the current or default PIN value, click Modify PIN Code ...

19 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration MAC Filter Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow only specific computers or devices to access your wireless network. Select Enabled to enable MAC filtering, and enter the MAC addresses of the computers and devices you want to have acc...

20 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Internet Settings Determine whether the router will search for available carriers automatically, or to only connect to the carrier you specify. Enabling Data Roaming will allow the router to use your data connection when on an outside ...

21 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Enable to allow any wireless client to find your wireless network. Disable to require all wireless clients to manually enter your wireless network’s SSID and settings to connect. Set the transmit power and strength of your wir...

22 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Administrator Settings Enter a password. Verify the password. Password: Verify Password: Use this section to change the password for the Administrator account.

23 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration MicroSD Card Reader The DWR-730 allows you to share files stored on an inserted MicroSD card. Once you enable the MicroSD card reader, you will see a new USB device appear as a storage/memory device on your computer allowing you to modify files...

24 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SMS Messages The DWR-730 allows you to read, write, and send SMS messages directly from the user interface. Note: You must insert an active SIM card to use this feature.

25 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Factory Reset Click this button to restore all settings to the factory defaults. Restore To Factory Default: Use this section to restore the router to the factory default settings.

26 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade After downloading a firmware file to your computer, click Choose File to select the firmware file, then click Upgrade to start the upgrade process. Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the power during the upgrade process, or yo...

27 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Information All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page. The firmware version is also displayed here. Displays the firmware version. Displays information about the WAN. Displays information about the LA...

28 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics All of your Internet traffic details are displayed on this page. Clears the traffic statistics information. Clear History:

29 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Information All of your wireless connection details are displayed on this page. Displays the wireless clients and their MAC addresses. Number of wireless clients:

30 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support The Support section contains additional information about the router and its various settings for reference.

31 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWR-730 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (W...

32 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to t...

35 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a 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 ...

36 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP/WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need ...

43 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWR-730. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP. ...

45 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link...

46 D-Link DWR-730 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...

48 D-Link DWR-730 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...

49 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless netwo...

50 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link 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, pl...

51 D-Link DWR-730 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 Int...

52 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Appendix C - Warnings and Declarations 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 receive...

56 D-Link DWR-730 User Manual Appendix D - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Interfaces ƒ 802.11g/b wireless, compatible with 802.11n devices ƒ Micro USB port ƒ MicroSD slot GSM Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) ƒ 850/900/1800/1900 MHz ƒ Power Class 4 (850/900 MHz) ƒ Power Class 1 (1800/1900 MHz)...