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  • Page 2 Preface 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. Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Internet Connection ......... 15 Call Setting ............47 Internet Connection Type ........ 15 Admin ............... 48 Static IP ............16 Time ..............49 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ......... 17 Email Settings ..........50 PPPoE ............. 18 System ............. 51 D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 ..........71 ® Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ..............74 ® Connecting to a Wireless Network ......76 Using Windows XP ..........76 ® Troubleshooting ............78 D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    • Ethernet Cable • RJ-11 Telephone Cable • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-456U will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements •...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the Internet. DIR-456U can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DIR-456U can even be installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to check e-mail or chat online while commuting.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Insert the provided DC power adapter into this socket. Phone (RJ-11) Insert an RJ-11 telephone cable connected to a standard landline telephone. Reset Hold this button down to reset the device. Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel Power WLAN WAN 3G Signal Phone WPS Strength D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    ON (Solid Green) : Strong 3G signal WLAN On: Wireless on Off : Wireless off Blinking: data transmission Phone On (Green): off hook Off: on hook ON (Green): Transmit/receive SMS WPS (Blue) In Progress: Fast Blinking (Blue) Success: Blue/On for 300 seconds D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available. 3. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DIR-456U Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit.

  • Page 11: Connect A Telephone

    Simply plug the phone cable into the jack labeled FXS. You can then use your handset to dial out as you typically would with a standard landline. Your attached phone will also ring for any incoming voice calls. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The DIR-456U 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, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link mobile router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 14. Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your D-Link router to connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 15 Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard. Note: The DIR-456U supports several kinds of WAN interfaces, allowing you to assign either a WAN or a WWAN(3.5G) connection as the Backup WAN. If the Primary WAN is down or unavailable, configure the Backup WAN to Enable, and all the traffic will be routed through Backup WAN.
  • Page 16 Internet connection, configure as previously described for PPPoE connections and add the physical WAN IP settings as instructed by your ISP. See page 23 for information about how to configure this type of connection. Skip 3G Configuration: Select this option if you do not need to configure 3G. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration You have completed the Setup Wizard. Click Connect to save your settings. A popup will appear to confirm your settings. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 18: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin. If you prefer to configure your router’s Internet connection using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 10. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 19: Internet Connection

    The router will test your connection status and connect to the 3G connection if your WAN connection goes down. Internet Host: Enter the IP address of the Internet host to be used as the backup connection. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 20: Static Ip

    Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 21: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 22: Pppoe

    The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable Auto-reconnect will disable this feature. Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): The default setting of PPPoE is 1492. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 23: Pptp

    The time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 24: L2Tp

    The time of no activity to disconnect your L2TP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 25: Russia Pptp (Dual Access)

    The time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or choose Always-on to disable this feature. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 26 It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 27: Russia Pppoe (Dual Access)

    You may choose Receive DNS from ISP or Enter DNS Manually. Primary DNS Server: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server. Secondary DNS Server: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of secondary DNS server. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 28 Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Gateway: Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Address: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of primary DNS server. Secondary DNS Address: (Optional) Fill in with IP address of secondary DNS server. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 29: 3G Internet

    Pin Code Sataus : SIM Card Pin Code Status. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit: The default value for 3G is 1492. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 31 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by DIR-456U. The SSID of your router will not be seen by Site Survey utilities. Therefore while setting up your wireless clients, you will have to manually enter your SSID to connect to the router.

  • Page 32: Network Settings

    Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Local Domain Name: Enter the local domain name for your network. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 33: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings The DIR-456U has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on the network that request them. By default, the DHCP Server is enabled on the device. The DHCP address pool contains a range of IP addresses, which is automatically assigned to the clients on the network.

  • Page 34: Dhcp Reservations

    Specifies the name of the workstation. IP Address: Specifies IP Address of the workstation. MAC Address: Specifies the MAC Address of workstation. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 35: Message Service

    If your ISP provide SMS service, you can create new messages, and manage your messages from this page. SMS INBOX SMS Inbox: Click this button to view any SMS message that you may have received. CREATE MESSAGE Create Message: Click this button to create a message. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 36 Push the “Refresh” button to update the list. Delete Message: Deletes the selected SMS message. Reply Message: Replies to the selected SMS message. Refresh: Click this button to check for new messages. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 37: Virtual Server

    Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 38: Routing

    The number of hops equals the number of routers or gateways that data must pass through before reaching the destination. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 39: Application Rules

    Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Applications Rules allow some of these applications work with the DIR-456U. APPLICATION RULES Enable: Select this box to enable the rule.

  • Page 40: Qos Engine

    You can choose auto-detect for the known connection type. Or choose xDSL or cable etc if you know what connection type you use for the Internet network. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 41: Network Filter

    MAC Filter List and click arrow button. This will automatically add that computer’s MAC address to the appropriate field. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 42: Website Filter

    Choose whether the filter should always be on, or specify a schedule to use. Select New Schedule to create a new schedule. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 43: Firewall Settings

    Select this box to enable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI). DMZ HOST Select this box to enable to the DMZ. Enable DMZ: DMZ IP Address: Select a computer from the dropdown box and click the << button to display the IP address. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 44 Specify when the rule should be active. You may choose: Always or specify a schedule. Click New Schedule to open the Schedules page. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 45: Advanced Wireless

    Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value for DTIM interval is set to 1. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 46 Using a short guard interval can increase throughput. However, it can also increase error rate in some Interval: installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation . D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Generates a new PIN number for the device. Click Connect your Wireless Device Add Wireless Station: to add wireless devices to the wireless network. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 48 120 seconds. If Manual Configuration is chosen, you will see a screen like the one shown on the right. Click Next to save your changes, or click Cancel to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 49: Advanced Network

    WAN (Wide Area Network) IP address on the device to respond to ping commands sent by Internet users. Pinging public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 50 If you have a multimedia LAN application that is not receiving content as expected, try enabling this option. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 51: Call Setting

    Section 3 - Configuration Call Setting The Call Setting page allows you to configure the settings for incoming calls. The DIR-456U allows you to connect a standard landline telephone and receive calls to the mobile number associated with your SIM card.

  • Page 52: Admin

    This is the port number used to access the router. Example: 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 53: Time

    Set the Time and Date Manually enter the values for Year, Manually: Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 54: Email Settings

    Click the Send Mail Now button to send a test message to e-mail address specified in the To Email Address Send Mail Now: field. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 55: System

    Any settings that have not been backed up will be lost, including any rules that you have created. Reboot the Device: Click to reboot your router. Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to clear the language pack that has been installed to the router and restore the default language. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 56: Firmware

    Here, you can upgrade the firmware of your Router. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer and then click Browse to select the file to be uploaded. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns

    The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, or Game Server) using a domain name that you have purchased (yourname.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Sign up for D-Link’s free DDNS service at www.dlinkddns.com. Dynamic Domain Name System...

  • Page 58: System Check

    Host Name or IP Address: Enter a host name or the IP address that you want to ping (Packet Internet Groper) and click Ping. PING Result: The status of your Ping attempt will be displayed in the Ping Result box. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 59: Schedules

    End Time: Select the time at which you would like the schedule being defined to become inactive. Schedule Rules List: This displays all the schedules that have been defined. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 60: Device Information

    IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption type. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 61: Logs

    Section 3 - Configuration Logs Here, you can view logs and define events that you would like to view. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 62: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Here you can view the packets transmitted and received passing through your router on both WAN and LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 63: Internet Sessions

    Section 3 - Configuration Internet Sessions This page displays Source and Destination packets passing through the device. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 64: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless This table displays a list of wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. It also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 65: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 66: Wireless Security

    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 DIR-456U offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 67: Configure Wep

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 68: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 69: Configure Wpa-Psk

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 70: Configure Wpa (Radius)

    6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 71: Using Windows

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration ® The following steps allow you to configure your DIR-456U wireless network settings using Windows 7 through WPS. ® 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 72 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-456U router. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 73 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 74 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key when adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 75: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Windows ® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in the system tray in the lower- right corner of your screen. Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 76 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 77 Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Windows Vista

    Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 79 WPA2, enter the encryption password/passphrase for your wireless network and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...
  • Page 81 WPA2, enter the encryption password/passphrase for your wireless network and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 83 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.

  • Page 84: 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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 85: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 86 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home •...

  • Page 87: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 88: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 90: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 91: Technical Specifications

    ƒ 3G/3.5G ƒ WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) ƒ SMS ƒ Signal Firewall Dimensions (L x W x H) ƒ Network Address Translation (NAT) ƒ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) ƒ 184 x 125 x 30 mm D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

  • Page 92: Operating Temperature

    ** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-456U User Manual...

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