D-Link dwr-830 - Manual

2 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction High-Speed Mobile Internet with 3G Connectivity The DWR-830 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot 42 Mbps gives you high-speed access to the Internet wherever you are and lets you share it on the go. Using DC- HSPA+ technology, you can achieve do...

3 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Left Side Power Button Press and hold this button for 6 seconds to power on/off the device. WPS Button Press this button to add new wireless devices quickly and easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Press and hold for mo...

4 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview OLED Display The current status of the DWR-830’s functions including mobile network, Wi-Fi, security, Internet status, signal strength, and battery level will be shown on the OLED display. Please refer to the table below for...

6 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connect to Your Network Installation This section will guide you through the installation process. 1. Ensure that your DWR-830 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot 42 Mbps is powered off. 2. Remove the back cover and take out the battery. Slide your (U)SIM card ...

7 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Driver Installation When you plug the DWR-830 into your computer, any necessary drivers will immediately install (with your permission). Note: These drivers are Windows-only. Mac and Linux users will still be able to configure the DWR-830 using t...

8 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-830 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 ob...

9 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Configuration Initial Connection to the Router This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link mobile router using the configuration utility that can be obtained through a software interface or a web-based user interface. When configu...

12 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration To access the configuration 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 configuration utility through the ins...

13 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home Throughout the interface you will find 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...

14 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 signa...

18 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet This page allows you to configure the Internet settings for your mobile network connection. Use the tabs in the left-hand column to navigate through the different settings categories. C oNNeCtioN o perAtioN Flight mode turns off all co...

21 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SIM Enter the PIN code for the SIM card. Click Enable to turn on SIM lock, or click Disable to turn off SIM lock. PIN Code: This section allows you to turn SIM lock on or off for the SIM card which is currently inserted into the router.

22 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration PLMN Select Automatic to allow the router to automatically connect to the first available network when roaming. Select Manual to choose your preferred roaming network from the list below. If you have selected Manual mode, click on the preferred...

25 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP The DWR-830 has a built-in DHCP server which can assign IP addresses to connected clients. This section allows you to configure the DHCP settings. DNs s erver Select None from the drop-down menus if you do not wish to specify a first, seco...

26 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration NAT This section allows you to configure functions related to Network Address Translation (NAT) such as port triggering. p ort t rigger Use this option to have inbound traffic automatically forwarded to a dynamic address on the LAN when trigger...

28 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SMS The DWR-830 can send and receive SMS text messages through the mobile network’s SMS function. In this section you can check the SIM card’s inbox and outbox, as well as send new messages. New Message Send To: Messages: Enter the phone number...

29 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi pages allow you to check the current status of your Wi-Fi network, and make changes to Wi-Fi settings. This section allows you to configure your Wi-Fi network and specify the wireless security method to be used to secure your ne...

31 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security It is recommended that you enable wireless security on your router in order to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. You should select a wireless security protocol that is compatible with the wireless clients...

33 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure (WAPI) WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure (WAPI) is a wireless security standard which is implemented in China. You should only use this protocol if your wireless clients do not support...

35 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Check the box to enable the MAC filtering feature. Select the filtering mode from the drop-down menu. You can choose to Deny Listed Stations access to your network, or Allow Listed Stations access. L isteD s tAtioNs t AbLe To add a new filterin...

36 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The Station List tab shows a list of all wireless clients currently connected to your wireless network. Station Lists

37 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Security The Security tab allows you to configure your router’s firewall settings and enable features to protect your network from outside intrusions and malicious attacks. Click Add to add a new filtering rule. Check the box to activa...

38 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Filter Click Add to add a new filtering rule. Check the box to active the IP filter rule. Enter the source IP address to be filtered. Enter the port for the source IP. Enter the destination IP address to be filtered. Enter the port on the ...

40 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DDOS Check the box next to the rule to enable prevention against that specific kind of DoS attack. Click Apply to save the current configuration. DoS Prevention Filters: This section allows you to enable various security features to protect aga...

41 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration URL Filter Check the box to enable URL filtering. Select Blacklist to deny access to only URLs listed in the rule table. Select Whitelist to allow access to only URLs listed in the rule list. Check the box to activate the URL filtering rule. En...

42 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration About This tab shows the router’s basic information. Application This tab allows you to configure the router’s administrative functions, such as time & date, remote access, and firmware. You can also access the system log.

44 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Click Browse to locate a previously downloaded firmware file on your computer. Once the file has been located, click Update to carry out the firmware upgrade process. Important: All current settings will be restored to their fa...

45 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Standby Mode This section allows you to configure the router’s automatic power-saving modes. Check the box to enable the automatic power saving features. Enter the number of minutes after which the router will enter standby mode if no activity ...

46 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Password Select whether you wish to change the password for the admin or user account from the drop down menu. Enter the existing password for this account. Enter the new password for this account. Type the new password again to confirm. Click ...

47 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration D Ate Displays the current time and date according to the router’s system clock. Select Manual to manually set the time and date, or select Get from Time Server to have the router automatically synchronize the time with a Network Time Protocol ...

49 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Language Language: Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. Click Apply to save the current configuration.

50 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Log Enable Log: Refresh: Clear Log: Display Log Level: L og s ettiNg Check the box to enable the router’s log-keeping function. Click Apply to save the current configuration. L og D ispLAy Click to update the log display. Click to clear ...

51 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi ...

53 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user man...

55 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configuring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to...

58 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting 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 adapter for help with connecti...

61 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company...

62 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highligh...

66 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWR-830. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration uti...

68 D-Link DWR-830 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...

69 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties . Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties . Step 4 Click Use the following...

70 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Radio Frequency Bands • HSUPA/HSPDA/UMTS: 900/2100 MHz • EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz • Power Class 3 (+23 dBm) Cellular Access • DC-HSPA+ • Downlink: 42 Mbps • Uplink:11.4 Mbps Wi-Fi Access Point • ...

71 D-Link DWR-830 User Manual Appendix D - Safety Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) This mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is not designed to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent sci...