Chapter 3. Installation And Connection; Before You Begin - D-Link DWR-953 User Manual

DWR-953 Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Router
with Gigabit Ethernet Ports
User Manual
CHAPTER 3.

Before You Begin

Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Computer or Mobile Device
Configuration of the wireless dual band gigabit router with 3G/LTE support DWR-953
referred to as "the router") is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based
interface is available from any operating system that supports a web browser.
Also you can use D-Link Assistant application for Android or iPhone mobile devices (smartphones
or tablets).
PC Web Browser
The following web browsers are recommended:
Apple Safari 8 and later
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Google Chrome 48 and later
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and later
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Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later
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Mozilla Firefox 44 and later
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Opera 35 and later.
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For successful operation, JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Make sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
packages) running on your computer.
Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC). If
your computer is not equipped with such a device, install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to
using the router.
Wireless Connection
Wireless workstations from your network should be equipped with a wireless 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac
NIC (Wi-Fi adapter). In addition, you should specify the values of SSID, channel number and
security settings defined in the web-based interface of the router for all these wireless workstations.
SIM Card
To connect to to the Internet via mobile operators' networks, you should use an active SIM card.
Then you will be able to configure a connection to the Internet.
5 Contact your operator to get information on the service coverage and fees.
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