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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 07/29/2019 User Manual Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Router DWR-961...
  • Page 2 Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in thke content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.00 July 29, 2019 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Static IP ................18 Firewall ...................63 Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) ......19 Parent Control Filter ............63 Wizard ..................20 MAC Filter .................65 Multi-WAN ................33 IP Filters ................66 IP/PPP Config ..............33 IP Filter Config ..............67 Failover ................34 URL Filter ................69 IPv6 ..................35 D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Routing Table ............... 116 Multicast ................83 Traffic Meter ..............117 IGMP ...................83 Statistics ................. 118 MLD ..................86 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....119 Dynamic DNS ...............89 WPS Button ................119 Dynamic DNS Add ............90 Windows® 10 ................120 Ethernet Settings ..............91 Windows®...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Networking Basics ............146 Check your IP address ............146 Statically Assign an IP address ..........147 Wireless Security ............148 What is WPA? ..............148 Technical Specifications ..........149 Regulatory Information ..........150 D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DWR-961 Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Router with Preinstalled SIM/UICC card Power Adapter 3G/4G Antennas RJ-45 Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • A compatible SIM card with service.* •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The DWR-961 can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. It can be configured through almost any web browser without the need for special software. This router makes it possible to stay connected, even when conventional broadband services are unavailable.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred. Signal Strength LED Indicates 4G signal strength with bars. More bars indicates a stronger signal. Power Button Turns the device on or off. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Back View

    Section 1 - Product Overview Back View Power Connector Connects to the included power adapter. Ethernet WAN Port For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router. Ethernet LAN Ports For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Side View

    Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. See WPS Button on page 119 for details. WLAN Press this button to toggle wireless LAN on or off. SIM/UICC Card Slot Accepts a standard mini-SIM card for 4G LTE connectivity. Power Button Turns the device on or off. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Optional Advanced Setup procedure. 4. Connect via Wi-Fi using the SSID and password printed on the bottom of the router, or through Ethernet via one of the LAN ports on the back of your DWR-961.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters).

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Getting Started To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default). To log in to the configuration utility, admin is the default username and the default password is left blank.

  • Page 14: Internet

    Section 3 - Configuration Internet LTE Setup This page allows you to configure your 3G/4G LTE Internet connection. Note that by default, the router uses this connection as the primary Internet connection. LTE Modem Dial-Up Choose whether to use an auto-detection profile or a manual Profile: profile.
  • Page 15 Check this box to enable cellular radios. If this box is unchecked, Frequency: the 3G/4G radios will be disabled. WAN Ping Check this box to enable response when the router is pinged. Enable: Roaming: Check this box to enable roaming of other networks.
  • Page 16 Indicates whether the modem is Enabled or Disabled. Status: Link Status: Indicates the LTE link status. APN: Indicates the APN to which the router is connected. Interface Indicates the physical interface to which the LTE modem is Name: connected. This information is provided for debugging purposes.

  • Page 17: Lte Network Info

    Section 3 - Configuration LTE Network Info This page shows you information regarding your LTE Network. This is useful for troubleshooting issues with your connection. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Ethernet Wan Setup

    If you have chosen Dynamic IP, see Dynamic IP (DHCP) on page 17. If you have chosen Static IP, see Static IP on page 18. If you have chosen Bridge Mode, see Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) on page D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Pppoe (Username / Password)

    ISP or network administrator. User Name: The username provided by your ISP for your PPPoE account. User Password: Password provided by your ISP for your PPPoE account. Confirm Re-type your password in this field. Password: D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 20 MAC Address: The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC.
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Wan Ping Check this box to have the router respond to WAN pings. This is Enable: not recommended. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. Wan Ping Check this box to have the router respond to WAN pings. This is Enable: not recommended. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.

  • Page 23: Static Ip

    You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. Wan Ping Check this box to have the router respond to WAN pings. This is Enable: not recommended. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.

  • Page 24: Bridge Mode (Rfc-1483 Bridged)

    Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) Select Enable to enable the connection or Disable to disable the State of Connection: connection. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your router to connect to the Internet over Ethernet. Click Next to continue. Note: While using the wizard, you can click Back to go back to the previous step, or you can click Cancel to close the wizard.
  • Page 26 Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) on page 19. Bridged): After entering the requested information,click Next to continue. Note: If you are not sure what connection type to use or what settings to enter, check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Section 3 - Configuration Next you will be directed to configure your Internet Connection Settings. Choose from the drop down list which LinkMode you wish to use, then click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 28 The default value is 1492. DNS Enabled: Enables DNS lookup. DNS Override Check this box to override the DNS provided by the DHCP lease. Allowed: Normally, connections using Dynamic IP/DHCP should not need this. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 29 MAC Address: The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC.
  • Page 30 MAC Address: The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC.
  • Page 31 Check this box override the DNS provided by the DHCP lease. Allowed: Normally, connections using Dynamic IP/DHCP should not need this. DNS Server (Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 32 You can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. Wan Ping Check this box to have the router respond to WAN pings. This is Enable: not recommended. If you previously selected Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged), click Next to continue.
  • Page 33 HEX keys may use numbers 0-9 and letters A-F only. Key Format: Choose HEX or ASCII. Passphrase: Enter a passphrase. Click Generate to generate a new, random passphrase. Key 1-4: Specify a WEP key index. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Choose from PSK (Pre-shared key) or EAP (Extensible Authentication Type: Protocol). Encryption Select TKIP, AES, or TKIP and AES. Note that for WPA+WPA2, only Type: TKIP and AES will be available. Group Rekey Enter the time in seconds between group key updates. Time: D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be Key: the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 36 0-9 and letters A-F only. Key Format: Choose HEX or ASCII. Passphrase: Specify a passphrase to use or click on Generate to randomly generate a passphrase. Key 1-4: Specify one to four keys to use. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 37 The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long, and may only contain letters and numbers. When wizard is complete, you will see a pop up message asking you to reboot your device. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Multi-Wan

    IP/PPP Config The DWR-961’s multi-WAN feature allows you to set your router to automatically switch to a secondary Internet connection if your primary Internet connection is lost. Note that you must first setup your Ethernet connection before you can configure failover. By default, the primary connection is 3G/4G.

  • Page 39: Failover

    Failover Choose from dropdown list to disable failover or use load sharing or failover as the type of failover to use. Under default route, you can choose which route to use from the drop down list. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Ipv6

    Indicates whether the connection is Enabled or Disabled. Action: Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the connection, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the connection. Click Add to add a new connection, described on the following page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Specify the type of IPv6 connection your ISP uses. Choose from Connection Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6), PPPoE. Connection Select a LAN interface from the list to apply the IPv6 connection Name: settings. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter the static IPv6 address of the router. Subnet Prefix Enter the subnet prefix length. Length: Default Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Gateway: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Addresses: DS-Lite: Dual Stack Lite (DS-Lite) is used by some ISPs to manage IPv4- IPv6 transitions.
  • Page 43 IPv6 transitions. Check this box if your connection uses DS-Lite. If DS-Lite is enabled, enter the AFTR IPv6 address provided by AFTR IPv6 Address: your ISP. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 44 IPv6 transitions. Check this box if your connection uses DS-Lite. If DS-Lite is enabled, enter the AFTR IPv6 address provided by AFTR IPv6 Address: your ISP. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Ipv6 Lan Setting

    Prefix: LAN Local If applicable, enter the LAN Local Address here. Address: LAN Link- Displays the link-local address. Local Address: LAN IPv6 Gateway Interface Address Setting Autoconfig Specify none, stateless, or stateful. Type: D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the option value. Option Value: Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete options already stored in the table. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter the DHCP Unique Identifier (DUID) to which the address will be assigned Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete options already stored in the table. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi

    If Auto Channel Scan is disabled, select the desired channel here. Channel: Wireless Select from the drop down list the IEEE 802.11 standard used by Mode: your wireless clients. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Security Setting

    If you have multiple SSIDs, select the SSID you wish to apply security settings to. Security Configuration Security Choose WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2+TKIP/AES. This setting Mode: will alter the following options. The default and recommended setting for home users is WPA2. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Choose HEX or ASCII. Passphrase: Enter a passphrase. Click Generate to generate a new, random passphrase. Key 1-4 Select an WEP key index. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 51 This is the password that will be required to connect to your Passphrase: network. Enter the key/password you want to use for your wireless network. The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long, and may only contain letters and numbers. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be Key: the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Wireless router settings: SSID The default setting is Enable. Select Disable if you do not want Advertise: to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. Transmit Set the transmit power of the Wi-Fi radios.
  • Page 54 However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wireless Mac Filter

    Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. MAC Address list MAC Address Indicates the MAC address being filtered. Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the rule. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Wps

    Section 3 - Configuration The Wi-Fi Protected Setup page allows you to create a wireless connection between your router and a device automatically by simply pushing a button or entering a PIN code. Basic Setting Enable WPS: Check this box to enable pairing via WPS Device If you use Windows 7’s Connect to a network wizard to do...
  • Page 57 If the client device has a PIN, you may enter it here. Add: If you have selected Push Button, clicking Add will trigger the pairing process. If you have selected PIN, clicking Add will pair using the PIN entered in the Client Pin field. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Lan

    Section 3 - Configuration This section will help you to change the local network settings of your router and to configure the DHCP Server settings. LAN Settings IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to use for the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 59 Enter the subnet mask for the LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Using the router’s Subnet Mask is recommended for most configurations. Router IP Enter the default gateway the router’s DHCP server should assign Address: to your devices. Using the router’s IP address is recommended for most configurations.

  • Page 60: Advanced Lan

    Enter the subnet mask over which this IP address will function. Addressing Displays the type of address Type: Action: Click Delete to delete an interface, or click Apply to apply any changes made in the previous fields. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Advanced

    RIP Settings From this page advanced users can configure the router to use the Routing Internet Protocol (RIP). RIP is an Internet protocol you can set up to share routing table information with other routing devices on your LAN, at your ISP’s location, or on remote networks connected to your network via WAN.

  • Page 62: Nat

    Virtual Server The device can be configured as a virtual server so that users can access services such as Web or FTP via the public (WAN) IP address of the router. You can also allow the settings to run on a specified schedule.

  • Page 63: Virtual Server Config

    Select the time schedule during which the virtual server rule is Schedule: active. To create a new time schedule, click New Time Schedule. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to revert to your previous settings, or Back to return to the previous screen. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Port Trigger

    Action: Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the filter, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the port trigger. Click Add to add a new port trigger, described on the next page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Port Trigger Config

    Select the time schedule during which the port trigger rule is Schedule: active. To create a new time schedule, click New Time Schedule. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to revert to your previous settings, or Back to return to the previous screen. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Alg

    For each protocol type, check Enable to activate the ALG, and specify a port. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Vpn Passthrough

    VPN sessions to establish properly. Multiple VPN connections can be made through the device. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the Local Area Network. For each VPN type, check Enable to activate the passthrough, and specify a port. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Firewall

    IP Address: If you have specified IP Address above, enter an IP address range to which this filter will apply. You can check addresses of currently connected devices using the Clients sections under Status on page 113. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 69 IP Address: Indicates the IP Address range (if selected) to which Internet access is granted during the specified times. Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the rule. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Mac Filter

    Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. MAC Address list MAC Address Displays the MAC Address(es) to be filtered. Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the rule. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ip Filters

    Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the filter, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the filter. Click Add to add a new filter, described in IP Filter Config on page 67. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Ip Filter Config

    IP, enter the same address in the Start and End boxes. Destination Specify the destination port or port range to which the rule will Port: apply. To specify a port range, enter in the format of Start:End. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Select a time schedule to apply to the filter. To create a new filter, Schedule: click New Time Schedule and see Time Schedule on page 108. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to revert to your previous settings, or Back to return to the previous screen. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Url Filter

    URL: Indicates the URL or keyword to which the filter will apply. Time Indicates the time schedule during which the filter will apply. Schedule: Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the filter. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Dos Protection

    A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Attacks can be malicious security breaches or unintentional network issues that render the router unusable. Attack checks allow you to manage WAN security threats such as continual ping requests and discovery via ARP scans.

  • Page 76: Domain Blocking

    Domain List Time Indicates the time schedule during which the filter will apply. Schedule: Domain: Indicates the domain to which the filter will apply. Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the filter. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Dmz

    Select a WAN interface to which the DMZ will be applied. DMZ Host IP Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want Address: to have unrestricted Internet communication. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Spi Settings

    Check the Enable SPI box to enable the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) feature. Endpoint Select the appropriate endpoint filter setting. Filter: Log Dropped Select Enable to log all dropped packets. The default setting is Packet Disable. Enable: Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Packet Filter

    Filters & Rules The router has the ability to filter packets based on specific characteristics of Ethernet frames. Filters are used to specify interfaces and broad guidelines, while rules allow very fine, protocol-specific control over packets. Generic Rules look for a particular pattern within any Ethernet frame.
  • Page 80 Click Add to add a new rule, described in Packet Filter -- Rules on page 78. Generic Rules Index: Indicates the index of the rule. Filter Name: Indicates the name of the filter to which the rule is applied. Status: Indicates the current status of the rule (usually Enabled or Disabled). D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the rule, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the rule. Click Add to add a new generic rule, described in Packet Filter -- Generic Rules on page 80. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 82 Specify whether the filter applies to inbound or outbound packets. Default Specify the default action - permitting packets or dropping Action: them. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to clear settings, or Back to return to the previous page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 83 (Optional) Length: Origin Port: If Port has been set to TCP or UDP and Ether Type has been set to IPv4 or IPv6, specify an origin port to which the rule will apply. (Optional) D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Enter a source MAC address to which the rule will apply. Address: (Optional) Destination Enter a destination MAC address to which the rule will apply. MAC Address: (Optional) Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to clear settings, or Back to return to the previous page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 85 Enter a value the rule will use to evaluate. Action Specify the action taken when the rule is triggered. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to clear settings, or Back to return to the previous page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Static Route

    Indicates the interface used by the static route. Action: Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the filter, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the static route. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Static Route Set

    Specify the destination mask of the static route. Mask: Gateway: Specify the gateway that will be used (or avoided) by the static route. Interface: Specify the interface used by the static route. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Multicast

    IGMP Query The query interval is the amount of time in seconds between Interval: General Query messages sent by the router (if the router is querying on this subnet). Robust Set robustness value to account for packet loss on congested Count: networks.
  • Page 89 IGMP The robustness variable is a way of indicating how susceptible Robustness: the subnet is to lost packets. The router can recover from the robustness variable minus 1 lost packet. Query The query response interval is the maximum amount of time in...
  • Page 90 Query The query response interval is the maximum amount of time in Response seconds that the router waits to receive a response to a General Interval: Query message. It is the Maximum Response Time field in the message header. The default query response interval is 10 seconds and must be less than the query interval.

  • Page 91: Mld

    Stream: Query The query interval is the amount of time in seconds between Interval: General Query messages sent by the router (if the router is querying on this subnet). Robust Set robustness value to account for packet loss on congested Count: networks.
  • Page 92 Query The query response interval is the maximum amount of time in Response seconds that the router waits to receive a response to a General Interval: Query message. The query response interval is the Maximum Response Time field in the message header. The default query response interval is 10 seconds and must be less than the query interval.
  • Page 93 Query The query response interval is the maximum amount of time in Response seconds that the router waits to receive a response to a General Interval: Query message. The query response interval is the Maximum Response Time field in the message header. The default query response interval is 10 seconds and must be less than the query interval.

  • Page 94: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS The Router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking on a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname.dyndns.org, Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, and this can...

  • Page 95: Dynamic Dns Add

    For example, if your hostname is hostname.ddns.com, typing www.hostname.ddns.com or lakjsdfhlkadf.hostname.ddns.com would both resolve to the same IP address. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to clear current settings, or Back to return to the previous page. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Ethernet Settings

    Indicates the speed and duplex mode used by the Ethernet port. The default and recommended setting is Auto. FlowCtrl: Check this box to enable flow control on the connection. This setting is only available in some modes. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Quality Of Service

    Specify a default Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) mark Mark: for queues. Interface: Select an interface to which the Queue settings will apply. Default Rate: Specify a default rate in kilobits per second. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Queue Config

    Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the queue, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the queue. Select the C icon to clone the queue. Click Add to add a new queue, described in Queue Config - Add Add: on page 94. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 99 If you have selected bits for bandwidth expression, specify a (bit): ceiling rate. The ceiling rate is the maximum bandwidth while bursting. Percent: If you have selected percent for bandwidth expression, the percent of total bandwidth assigned to the queue. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 100 The maximum burst size is the total number of bytes permitted to be transferred at burst speeds. Click Apply to save your settings or Back to return to the previous page withouth saving. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Qos Classification

    Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the queue, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the queue. Select the C icon to clone the queue. Add: Click Add to add a new QoS class, described on QoS Classification - Add on page <OV>. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 102 Specify the MAC Mask used to filter MAC addresses. (Optional) Mask: Destination Enter a destination MAC address to which the rule will apply. MAC Address: (Optional)class Destination Specify the MAC Mask used to filter MAC addresses. (Optional) MAC Mask: D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 103 0 is default priority, and 2-7 are increasing priority, with 7 being highest. (Optional) Specify Classification Results: Assign For packets that trigger this classification, specify in which queue Classification they should be placed. (Required) Queue: D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 104 If Default VLAN ID is not checked, specify the VLAN ID for VLAN ID: classified packets. (Optional) Forwarding Select a forwarding policy from the dropdown box. (Optional) Policy Name: Click Apply to save your settings, or click Back to return to the previous screen. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Queue Status

    Output Indicates the number of packets output from the queue. Packets: Output Bytes: Indicates the number of bytes output from the queue. Dropped Indicates the number of dropped packets. Packets: Click Refresh to refresh this list. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Upnp

    UPnP LOG: Check this box to enable logging of UPnP activity. TR064: TR-064 is used by service providers to automatically update and configure end-user equipment. Check this box to enable it. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Snmp

    System Enter contact and reference information. This information is for Contact/ reference only and will be displayed when administering the Name/ router over SNMP. Location: Public Enter the password public in this field to allow read-only community: access to network administration using SNMP. You can view the network, but no configuration is possible with this setting.

  • Page 108: System

    Time Zone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down box. Enable: Check the box to allow the router to use an NTP server to update the router’s internal clock. Server 1/2/3 Enter an NTP server to use for time synchronization, or use the IP or Domain drop-down box to select one.

  • Page 109: Password

    Enter the current password for the account. Password: Enter the new password for the account. Password: Confirm Confirm the new password for the account. Password: Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Remote Management

    Section 3 - Configuration Remote Management The Remote Management page allows configuration of the router from a remote location, usually over WAN. Remote Access Remote Check Enable to enable remote access. Enable: Note: this setting could allow remote attackers to access your router.
  • Page 111 Section 3 - Configuration HTTP WAN This is the port number used to access the router. Port: Session Specify a time in minutes before the web interface will auto logout. Timeout: Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings.

  • Page 112: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The DWR-961 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may download these logs as a file. |<: Click this button to go to the first page. <<: Click this button to go to the previous page.

  • Page 113: Time Schedule

    Indicates the day of the week for the start time and end time. Star Time: Indicates the time when the schedule will become active. End Time: Indicates the time when the schedule will become inactive. Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the schedule. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade 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. You can check for and download firmware updates at the D-Link support site at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 115: Reboot & Reset

    Here, you can save the current system settings to a local hard drive. Time Schedule for Firewall & NAT settings Backup Use this option to save your current router configuration settings Settings: to a file. Click Backup Settings to download your settings.

  • Page 116: Ping

    Host Address: the ping test, or click Stop to stop the ping. Specify whether the ping test will traverse IPv4 or IPv6. IP Protocol Version: Ping Test Ping Result: This section displays the result of the ping. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Trace Route

    Section 3 - Configuration Trace Route This feature allows you to run a traceroute. Traceroute tracks every node between your router and the destination IP. This is useful for diagnostics. Trace Route Host Address: Enter the host address to traceroute.

  • Page 118: Status

    Indicates the MAC address of the client RSSI: Indicates signal strength measured by received signal strength indicator (RSSI). In this case, higher numbers indicate stronger signal. This screen refreshes automatically unless you click Stop Stop Refresh: Refresh. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Status

    Indicates the MAC address of the client RSSI: Indicates signal strength measured by received signal strength indicator (RSSI). In this case, higher numbers indicate stronger signal. Stop Refresh: This screen refreshes automatically unless you click Stop Refresh. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Lan Clients

    Indicates the lease time in minutes. Interface: Indicates the interface over which the connection is established Action: Click the trash can icon ( ) to delete inactive IP entries. Stop Refresh: This screen refreshes automatically unless you click Stop Refresh. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Routing Table

    Gateway: Indicates the gateway used by the route. GenMask: Indicates the subnet mask of the destination IP. Flags: Indicates any flags used on this route. Interface: Indicates the interface over which the route exits the router. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Traffic Meter

    Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Meter This page displays the meters for data traffic across all the devices connected to the router. Traffic Data Interface Interface: Indicates the physical interface and IP address of the devices being metered. Status: Check this box to enable metering of the selected device.

  • Page 123: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics This page displays packet totals for each interface on the router. All information is totalled since the router was last restarted. LAN Device/Wireless Port Tx OK: Indicates the total number of successfully transmitted packets. Rx OK: Indicates the total number of successfully received packets.

  • Page 124: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DWR-961 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 125: Windows® 10

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on its SSID. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 126 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 127: Windows® 8

    WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you 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 password) being used.
  • Page 128 Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function.

  • Page 129: Windows® 7

    WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you 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 or passphrase being used.
  • Page 130 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 146 for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 131 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct.

  • Page 132: Wps

    The WPS feature of the DWR-961 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 133 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DWR-961. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 134 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 135 7. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 136: Windows Vista

    (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 DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 137: Wpa/Wpa2

    WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you 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 or passphrase being used.
  • Page 138 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your 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. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router.

  • Page 139: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi 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 DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 140: Wpa/Wpa2

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA 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 WPA key being used.
  • Page 141 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 Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

  • Page 142: 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, nor do you 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 143 • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
  • Page 144 Section 5 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex.
  • Page 145 MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: •...

  • Page 146: Wireless Basics

    Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link.

  • Page 147: 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 similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 148 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 Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 149: Tips

    Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

  • Page 150: Wireless Modes

    Security Turn on WPA2 encryption on the router to help protect your wireless network from unwanted access by people close to your network, such as neighbors or intruders. Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up.

  • Page 151: 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 152: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 153: Wireless Security

    8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. This is the technique typically used on home networks. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on an even stronger key encryption system to make it much more difficult for unauthorized network users to access the network.

  • Page 154: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac/n/g/b/a 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-961 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Regulatory Information

    Note: The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...
  • Page 156 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DWR-961 User Manual...

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