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Version 1.00 | 10/30/2013

User Manual

Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router
DWR-111

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | 10/30/2013 User Manual Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router DWR-111...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    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. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description DCS-6004L/DCS-6005L Revision A1 with firmware October 25, 2013 version 1.00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PPPoE .................15 Firmware ................46 PPTP ..................17 Dynamic DNS ...............47 L2TP ..................19 System Check ...............48 3G ..................21 Schedules ................49 Static IP ................23 Device Information ............50 Failover Setting ..............24 Logs ..................51 Wireless Settings ............25 Statistics .................52 Network Settings ..............27 D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connect.to.a.Wireless.Network........63 Using Windows XP ..............63 ® Configure WEP ..............64 Configure WPA-PSK ............66 Troubleshooting...............68 Wireless.Basics..............70 What is Wireless? .................71 Tips ....................73 Wireless Modes ................74 Networking.Basics............75 Check your IP address ...............75 Statically Assign an IP address ..........76 Technical.Specifications...........77 D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    • External Wi-Fi antenna If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWR-111 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router 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 DWR-111 can even be installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to check e-mail or chat online while commuting.

  • Page 7: Front Panel And Leds

    The device is powered on Internet Green Internet connection established Wi-Fi Green Wi-Fi active and available Data transmitting Device in WPS mode Green Ethernet connection established Data transmitting Green 3G connection established Data transmitting Green WAN connection established Data transmitting D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Starts the WPS feature for connecting to other devices. LAN Port Connects to wired computers or devices. WAN Port Connects to the Internet. Power Input Connects to the power adapter. Power Button Turns the device on or off. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The Ethernet LED will turn green if the Ethernet connection is successfully established. Note: The DWR-111 Wireless N150 Wi-Fi Router LAN Port is “Auto-MDI/MDIX. ” Therefore, patch or crossover Ethernet cables can be used. 3. Configure the device using the setup utility.

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-111 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 11: 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 12: Setup Wizard

    If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 12. 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 DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 13 Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard. Note: The DWR-111 supports several kinds of WAN interfaces, allowing you to assign either a WAN or a WWAN(3G) 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 14 Static IP Address Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually Connection: configured. See page 23 for information about how to configure this type of connection. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Section 3 - Configuration You have completed the Setup Wizard. Click Connect to save your settings. A pop-up will appear, to confirm your settings. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 8. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Internet Connection

    Set the MTU (the default value is 1500). MAC Address: Manually enter the MAC address or click Clone to copy the PC’s MAC address. Auto-reconnect: Check this check box to enable auto-reconnect. NAT disable: Check this check box to disable network address translation. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    PC. Auto-reconnect: This feature enables this product to renew WAN IP address automatically when the lease time is expiring. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Pppoe

    MAC button will reset the router to its default MAC address. Maximum Idle Time: 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 D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 20 The device will dial-up PPPoE connection automatically if set to always, otherwise you will need to manually reconnect. Check this check box to disable network address translation. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Pptp

    PPTP connection all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand, the device will establish PPTP connection when local users want to surf the Internet, and disconnect if no traffic after time period of Maximum Idle Time expires. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If your ISP requires that you enter a MAC address to use with your PPTP account, enter it here. You can also click the Clone button, which will copy your computer’s MAC address. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 23: L2Tp

    L2TP connection all the time. Choose Connect- on-demand if the device will establish a L2TP connection when local users want to surf Internet, and disconnect if there is no traffic after time period of Maximum Idle Time. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 24 If your ISP requires that you enter a MAC address to use with your PPTP account, enter it here. You can also click the Clone button, which will copy your computer’s MAC address. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 25 PAP, CHAP, or Auto detection. The default authentication method is Auto. APN: (Optional) Enter the APN information. PIN: Enter the PIN associated with your SIM card. Reconnect Mode: Auto or Manual. Connec t to 3G network automatically or manually. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 26 NAT disable: requirement. Bridge Ethernet Disable Network Address Translation Ports: Activate this feature to change Ethernet WAN port to LAN port. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Static Ip

    Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. NAT disable: Check this check box to disable network address translation. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Failover Setting

    This can be set by clicking on Add New Rule, the available options will be shown in the drop down box that appears. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wireless Settings

    A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may experience interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by DWR-111. 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 31: Network Settings

    Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The Mask: default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Local Domain Enter the local domain name for your network. Name: Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings The DWR-111 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 33: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 34: 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 let some of these applications work with the DWR-111. APPLICATION RULES Popular Select from a list of popular applications.

  • Page 35: Qos Engine

    QoS Priority: Select Low, Normal, or High. Enable: Select a checkbox to enable the particular QoS rules individually. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Mac Address Filter

    MAC filtering settings. If this box is selected, the rule will follow the association control setting specified in MAC filtering settings. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Url Filter

    Identifies the rule. URL: Enter URL that you would like to block. Enable: Click to enable the specific URL filter. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Outbound Filter

    Specify the schedule rule number. Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page. Next Page: Advance to the next filter page. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Inbound Filter

    Specify the schedule rule number. Previous Page: Go back to the previous filter page. Next Page: Advance to the next filter page. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Snmp

    SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DWR-111. The DWR-111 supports SNMP v1 or v2c.

  • Page 41: Routing

    Enter the amount of hops it will take to reach the specified network. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Advanced Wireless

    Select the basic transfer rates based on the speed of wireless adapters on your wireless network. It is strongly recommended to keep this setting to Auto. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Advanced Network

    Select the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged. ” Respond: Blocking the Ping option may provide some extra security from hackers. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Dmz

    Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Admin

    Confirm Password: Confirm the chosen password. REMOTE MANAGEMENT Enable Remote Remote management allows the DWR-111 to be configured Management: from the Internet using a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-management interface. Usually only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks.

  • Page 46: Time

    This section will help you set the time zone that you are in and the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Daylight saving can also be configured to adjust the time when needed. Time: Displays the current time and date of the DWR-111. Time Zone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop- down box.

  • Page 47: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration Syslog The DWR-111 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a Syslog server on your network. Enable Logging to Select this box to send the router logs to a Syslog Syslog Server: server.

  • Page 48: E-Mail Settings

    E-mail Subject: Enter a subject for the e-mail. E-mail Log Now: Click this button to access the e-mail log. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 49: System

    Restore To Factory This option will restore all settings back to their Default Settings: defaults. Any settings that have not been backed up will be lost, including any rules that you have created. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 50: 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 upload the file. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns

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

  • Page 52: System Check

    Enter a host name or the IP address that you want Address: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Schedules

    Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active. End Time (hh:mm): Select the time at which you would like the schedule to become inactive. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Device Information

    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. LAN Computers: Displays the list of DHCP clients. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Logs

    Here, you can view logs and define events that you want to view. This router also has an internal syslog server, so you can send the log files to a computer that is running a syslog utility. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 56: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 57: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 59: 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 DWR-111 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 60: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 61: What Is Wpa

    The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Configure Wpa-Psk

    6. 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Configure Wpa (Radius)

    6. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® ™ computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 66 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Configure Wep

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 69 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 71 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 72: 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 73 • 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 74: 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.

  • Page 75: What Is Wireless

    D -Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufac turer of net work ing produc ts. 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.
  • Page 76 Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Technical.specifications

    ƒ 240 grams (0.52 lbs) ƒ MAC Filtering Operating Temperature ƒ 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) ƒ L2TP/PPTP/IPsec VPN passthrough Operating Humidity Antenna ƒ 10% to 95% non-condensing ƒ 1 Internal Wi-Fi antenna D-Link DWR-111 User Manual...
  • Page 82 ** 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 DWR-111 User Manual...

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