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i D-Link DIR-457 User Manual D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.
ii D-Link DIR-457 User Manual T able of Contents Preface........................................................................... i Manual Revisions ..................................................... i Trademarks .................................
iii D-Link DIR-457 User Manual T able of Contents Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code ................... 27 Changing a PIN Code ...................................... 28 Unlocking a PIN Code ..................................... 28 Prole Settings ...
iv D-Link DIR-457 User Manual T able of Contents Port Forwarding ............................................... 67 MAC Address Filter .......................................... 68 Filter Rules ....................................................... 69 Firewall & DMZ .
1 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Product Over view Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-457 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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 Conguration Utility Requirement.
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. • Comp atib le with 802.11b Devi ces - The DIR- 457 is sti ll fully compati ble with the IEEE 802.
4 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view 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 Over view T op 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.
6 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view 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.
7 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Batter y 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.
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.
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.
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.
12 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wi-Fi Router Mode 1. Move the router/modem selection switch to Wi-Fi router mode. 2. Press the power button on the DIR-457. 3. You can now use the DIR- 457 Portab le Ro ute r as a wir ele ss ac ces s point and conn ect to the router with any Wi-Fi capable devices.
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 Conguration Utility (please refer to Section 5 - WEB Conguration).
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 prole list, you can directly connect to the desired network using its pre-dened prole.
15 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Ending a Connection Establishing a Connection The Connect/Disconnect button will be black when you are ofine. You can click the Connect button to connect to the network via the default prole.
16 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Profile Management Editing 1. Click the Prole button. 2. Select a prole and click the Edit button. 3. Click the appropriate tab and enter the information in the elds.
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.
18 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Connection Histor y The History Connection tab displays the following information: Type - The type of connections made. Prole - The names of the proles used.
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).
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.
21 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) T ext Messaging (SMS) The DIR-457 can be used to perform all the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.
22 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) New/Reply/For ward T ext Message 1. Click the SMS button. 2. Click New , Reply , or Forward . 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the contacts stored to the SIM card.
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.
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.
25 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Importing vCards to Contacts Exporting Contacts to vCards 1. Click the Contacts button. 2. Click the Export button. 3. Select the destination to save the vCard(s).
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 .
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 .
28 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) 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 elds: Current PIN Code, Enter New PIN Code and Conrm New PIN Code.
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.
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.
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.
32 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Startup Options V ersion Information Users can specify how the application should start up. 1. Click Tools > Preferences > Startup . 2. Check the box next to the desired options.
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 both be enabled.
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.
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 eld.
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 Secur ity Mode can be set to WEP -64 bit , WEP -12 8bi t, WPA-P SK, and WPA2-SPK.
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.
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 displa ys the Mode l Name, the Firmwa re Vers ion, and the Battery status of your device.
39 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) New Profile 1. Click the Prole button. 2. Click the New button to open the New Prole window. Create Profile 1. Enter the Prole Name, Phone Number, and APN (Access Point Network) 2.
40 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Ending a Connection Establishing a Connection You can click the Connect button to connect to the network via the default prole. Once connected, the icon on the right side of the window will display a green checkmark instead of a red X.
41 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Profile Management Editing a Prole 1. Click the Prole button. 2. Select a prole and click the Edit button. 3. Click the appropriate tab and enter the information in the elds.
42 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Connection Management Current Connection The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history.
43 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Connection Histor y The History Connection tab displays the following information: Prole - The name o.
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 Connection Information window.
45 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) T ext Messaging (SMS) The DIR-457 can be used to perform the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.
46 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) New/Reply/For ward T ext Message 1. Click the SMS button. 2. Click New , Reply , or Forward . 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the contacts stored to the SIM card.
47 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) 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.
48 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Contact Management Adding Contacts The DIR-457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted and imported.
49 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Deleting Contacts Editing Contacts 1. Click the Contacts button. 2. Select the contact to edit. 3. Click the Edit button. 4. Modify the contacts details. 5.
50 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) SIM Management SIM Management includes functions such as enabling/disabling a PIN, changing the PIN1/PIN2 codes, adjusting the phone number, viewing contacts usage, and viewing SMS usage.
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 elds: Current PIN Code, Enter New PIN Code and Conrm New PIN Code.
52 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) 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 and those supported by the DIR-457.
53 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) The current location of the DIR-457 may be covered by more than one network. The DWM-156 supports two network selection options: Automatic - By default the DIR-457 will automatically select the network based on the user account and network availability.
54 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) 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.
55 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration In order to congure basic and advanced settings for DIR-457, rst establish a connectio n through the 802.11g wireless interface, then launch a web browser and direct it to the IP address of the DIR-457.
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 congure your router using the setup wizard.
57 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next t o continue. Sele ct your time zone from the drop -down menu and then click Next to continue.
58 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Congure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue. Cli ck Conne ct to save your set tings . Once the rou ter has nished rebooting, click Continu e . Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
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 Connec tion menu that allows you to congure your 3G conguration parameters.
60 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to congure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard .
61 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Enter the SSID (Service Set Identier). The SSID is t h e n a m e o f y ou r w i r e l e s s n e t w o r k .
62 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration The nal menu appea rs to indicate that the setup is completed. If yo u se le ct ed th e op ti on th at au to ma ti ca ll y ge ner at ed a network key, the automatically generated key will display next to the Network Key eld.
63 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Manual Wireless Connection Setup Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
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 congure the DHCP settings. LAN Setup En te r t he IP add ress of the rout er. The defa ult IP address is 192.
65 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration DHCP Reser vation 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.
66 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration T ime and Date Select the Time Zone from the drop-do wn 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 a D-Link NT P S er ver .
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 For warding En te r a name for the rul e or sel ect an app lica tion fro m th e drop -d own menu .
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 lter.
69 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Filter Rules Enter the MAC address you would like to lter. (Op tiona l) Enter a port or ran ge of por ts used for the lter rule. Select the protocol of the rewall port ( TCP , UDP , or Any ).
70 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Th is is en ab led by de fa ult. To di sa bl e t he Fi re wall , click to remove the check mark. Check the DMZ Enable box and specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you wa nt to have unr estr icte d Int erne t co mmun ic at ion in the DMZ IP Address eld.
71 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration The default Storage Server Name is DIR-457 . The defa ult name for the Shar e Fol der is mydi sk . Storage Server Name: Share Folder: File Sharing The File Sharing menu is used to set up le sharing for clients connected to the DIR-457.
72 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Windows XP Step 1 Open a browser window. Step 2 Input followed by the Storage Server name or the IP address of the route r in the URL input text box (DIR-457 or 192.168.0.1). (you can enter default Storage S e r v e r n a m e o r u s e r - c o n g u r e d name ).
73 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Windows Vista Step 1 Open a browser window. Step 2 Input followed by the Storage Server name or the IP address of the router in the URL input text box (DIR-457 or 192.168.0.1). (you can enter default Storage S e r v e r n a m e o r u s e r - c o n g u r e d name ).
74 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration For accessing the shared folder in the router using Mac OS X, follow these steps to read or write the shared les. Mac OS Step 1 Open the Finder window. Step 2 To bring up a server connection window, hit the [Apple] key an d the [K] key together.
75 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Step 3 Next, you will be prompted for the username and password. You can keep the password eld blank to log in. Step 4 You will be prompted: “Select the volume you want to mount on DIR- 457” Select mydisk , and then click OK .
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 provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Check the Enable Multicast Streams b ox to allow multicast trafc to pass through the router from the Internet.
77 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Enter and conrm 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 congured from the Internet by a web browser.
78 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Use this option to save the current router conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can select a location and le name for the settings.
79 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Display s the current rmware versi on and date. You can also check the availability of a new rmware version online.
80 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Log Settings Log T ype: 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.
81 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration D yn am ic Do ma in Na me Sy st em is a me th o d o f keepi ng a domai n name lin ked to a changin g IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu.
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 elds to specify the start and end time for your schedule.
83 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration This page displays the current information about the DIR-457 and the rmware version. Device Information LAN: Internet: Wireless 802.11g: 3G: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.
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 rst page of the log le. Click this button to view the last page of the log le.
85 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Statistics Th e sc re en be low d is pl ay s th e Tr a f c St at is t ic s. H er e yo u ca n vi e w th e am ou nt o f pa ck et s th at pa ss t hr ou g h th e DI R- 45 7 on the Internet, LAN and Wireless connections.
86 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Support Cl ic k on t he l ink s in th e He lp m en u for a b ri ef d es cri pt io n of t he of t he c on g ur ati on m en us .
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 rst enable WPS.
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 help with connecting to a wireless network.
89 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Configuring WP A-PSK/WP A2-PSK It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) on DIR-457 router before conguring your wirel ess adapter. If you are joining an exi stin g network , you will need to know the secur ity key or pas sphr ase being used.
90 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your DIR-457 router and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct.
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 congure the router or third party software.
92 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users.
93 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration Configuring WP A-PSK/WP A2-PSK It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) on DIR-457 router before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK passphrase being used.
94 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Section 5 - WEB Configuration 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connec tion fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK /WPA2 -PSK setti ngs are correct.
95 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-457. Read the following descripti ons 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 home or ofce network.
97 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN.
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 ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becom ing so po pula r that more and more public facilit ies now provid e wirel ess access to at trac t peopl e.
99 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
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.
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 foll.
102 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b/g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.
103 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual Appendix D - EMI Warnings CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il D-Link Version 1.2 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del D-Link Version 1.2 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso D-Link Version 1.2 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul D-Link Version 1.2 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il D-Link Version 1.2, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del D-Link Version 1.2.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il D-Link Version 1.2. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo D-Link Version 1.2 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
