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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 08/16/2019 User Manual Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Multi-WAN Router DWR-956...

  • 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 1.00 August 16, 2019 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parent Control Filter ............54 Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) ......24 MAC Filter .................56 Multi-WAN ................25 IP Filters ................57 IP/PPP Config ..............25 IP Filter Config ..............58 Default Route ..............26 URL Filter ................60 IPv6 ..................27 Dos Protection ..............61 IPv6 WAN ................27 D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Create Message ..............96 Windows® 7 ................124 USSD ..................97 WPA/WPA2 ................. 124 VoIP ..................98 WPS ..................127 SIP Setting ................98 Windows Vista® ................. 131 Line Setting ..............99 WPA/WPA2 ................. 132 Call Control ..............101 Windows® XP ................134 D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Tips ....................144 Wireless Modes ................. 145 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DWR-956 Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Multi-WAN Router Power Adapter 3G/4G Antennas RJ-45 Cable RJ-11 Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • A compatible SIM/UICC card with service.* •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    4G Internet connection through an encrypted wireless network or by using any of the four gigabit Ethernet ports. The DWR-956 lets you connect to your 4G mobile connection with fast downlink speeds of up to 150 Mbps and uplink speeds up to 50 Mbps, giving you the speed to ensure fast, responsive Internet access.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Will be lit if an Ethernet LAN connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred. Will be lit if an Ethernet WAN connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 9 Will be solid green if the SMS inbox is full, or blinking if there is an unread new SMS message. Signal Strength LED Indicates 4G signal strength with bars. More bars indicates a stronger signal. Power Button Powers the device on or off. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Back View

    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. Phone Port Connect a phone here that uses a regular phone line. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 11: 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 Card Slot Accepts a standard mini-SIM/UICC card for 4G LTE connectivity. Power Button Turns the device on or off. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    2. Attach the included antennas to the back of the router, screwing them in clockwise. Arrange them so that they point upward. 3. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-956. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-956 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range of the wireless signal.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Internet connection, the wireless/LAN status, and system information. At the top of the page is a menu. Clicking on one of these icons will take you to the appropriate configuration section. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Internet

    Select the Internet connection type you use. The connection types are explained on the following page. If you are unsure which connection type you should use, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Internet Settings

    See Static IP on page 23 for information about how to configure this type of connection. Bridge Mode Choose this option to use the DWR-956 as a network bridge. For (RFC-1483 details see Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) on page 24.
  • Page 17 VoIP provider. Click Next to continue. SIP is a VoIP protocol, a networking language which allows your VoIP devices and servers to communicate with one another. Enter your SIP account information here. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Clients must enter this password to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Once your network connection has been configured, you will be directed to configure your wireless connection. Enter a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for your 2.4G connection, then click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Choose the best security level supported by your wireless client. Enter a security password. Clients must enter this password to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Click OK to complete the setup wizard for the device. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Lte Setup

    Select Manual to enter the details of your connection manually. Prefer Service Choose whether the DWR-956 should only use 4G networks, Type: 3G networks, 2G networks, or use Auto Mode to automatically select a network.
  • Page 21 Check this box to enable roaming. NAT: Check this box to enable network address translation. Transparent Check this box to enable transparent bridging. Bridge: Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Lte Modem Status

    Indicates the cellular network to which the modem is connected. Net: Signal Indicates the signal quality in dBi. The value is negative. A higher Quality: value is a stronger signal. For example -78 is a stronger signal than -90. Click Refresh to update the table. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Ethernet Wan Setup

    If you have chosen Dynamic IP, see Dynamic IP (DHCP) on page 22. If you have chosen Static IP, see Static IP on page 23. If you have chosen Bridge Mode, see Bridge Mode (RFC-1483 Bridged) on page D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Pppoe (Username / Password)

    If you have selected Static IP, enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP or network administrator. NAT: Disabling this option will disable the NAT firewall function of the DWR-956, exposing all connected devices directly to the Internet. This is an advanced feature and not recommended for normal use. Authentication...
  • Page 25 The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting an Time: established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable auto- reconnect to disable this feature. LCP Interval: Specifies the Link Control Protocol (LCP) interval in seconds. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 26 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    State of Connection: connection. NAT: Disabling this option will disable the NAT firewall function of the DWR-956, exposing all connected devices directly to the Internet. This is an advanced feature and not recommended for normal use. DNS Enabled: Enables DNS lookup.

  • Page 28: Static Ip

    State of Connection: connection. NAT: Disabling this option will disable the NAT firewall function of the DWR-956, exposing all connected devices directly to the Internet. This is an advanced feature and not recommended for normal use. DNS Enabled: Enables DNS lookup.

  • Page 29: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Multi-Wan

    IP/PPP Config The DWR-956’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 31: Default Route

    (if your Ethernet is configured for Static IP, DHCP, or Bridge Route: mode),ETH0_PPPoE (if your Ethernet WAN is configured for PPPoE), or LTE_Modem_PPP for cellular Internet access. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 32: 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 33 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Static Ipv6

    IPv6 transitions. Check this box if your connection uses DS-Lite. AFTR IPv6 If DS-Lite is enabled, enter the AFTR IPv6 address provided by Address: your ISP. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 35 IPv6 transitions. Check this box if your connection uses DS-Lite. AFTR IPv6 If DS-Lite is enabled, enter the AFTR IPv6 address provided by Address: your ISP. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 36: 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 37 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 38 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Wi-Fi

    If Auto Channel Scan is disabled, select the desired channel here. Channel: Wireless Select the IEEE 802.11 standard used by your wireless clients. Mode: Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Choose HEX or ASCII. Key Format: 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 42 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 43 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Advanced Wireless

    However, wider channels both cause more interference and are themselves more vulnerable to interference. Therefore, in crowded network environments, smaller channel sizes may be more appropriate. The default and recommended setting is 40 MHz. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 45 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 46: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Wps

    WPS-PIN configuration. Auto-lock- Auto-lock-down is activated when a device attempts too many down State: unsuccessful PIN-based WPS pairing attempts. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 48 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Lan

    DHCP server for your LAN. IP Pool Enter first address in the range of IPs the DHCP server will use to Starting assign IP addresses to devices on your network. Address: D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 50 DHCP clients. Disabled if DNS Relay is checked. Lease Time: The lease time determines the period that the host retains the assigned IP addresses before the IP addresses change. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Features

    Send Mode: The options are RIP1, RIP2, or Both. Click Add to add your current settings to the table. Click the Action: trash can icon ( ) to delete rules already stored in the table. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Nat

    Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the filter, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the virtual server rule. Click Add to add a new Virtual Server, described on the following page. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Port Trigger

    Some legacy applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferences, and Internet telephony. These applications may have difficulty working through NAT (Network Address Translation). The Port Trigger feature allows some of these applications to work with the DWR-956 by opening ports after detecting traffic being sent through a trigger port. Rule Name: Indicates the name of the rule for reference.

  • Page 56: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 57: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 58: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 59: 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 114. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 60 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 61: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 62: 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 58. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ip Filter Config

    Specify the destination IP or IP range end to which the rule will Destination apply. To specify a range, enter the end of the range in this box. IP Address: To specify a single IP, enter the same address in the Start and End boxes. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 64 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 109. Click Apply to save your settings, Cancel to revert to your previous settings, or Back to return to the previous screen. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 65: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Dos Protection

    Check this box to enable DoS prevention. Attack types may be Protection: individually enabled and thresholds (if applicable) manually configured. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 67: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Packet Filter

    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 Packet Filter -- Filters on page 68. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Click Add to add a new rule, described in Packet Filter -- Rules on page 69. 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 72 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 71. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 73 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 74 If Ether Type has been set to IPv4, enter a source mask/subnet prefix length to which the rule will apply. (Optional) Destination IP If Ether Type has been set to IPv4, specify a destination IP Address: address to which the rule will be applied. (Optional) D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 75 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 76 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Statistics

    The amount of bytes that pass through the router. Rules Statistics Index: Indicates the index of the rule. Packets: The amount of packets that pass through the router. Bytes: The amount of bytes that pass through the router. Click Refresh to refresh the statistics. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 78: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 79: 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. Name: Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Multicast

    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. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 81 The last member query count is the number of messages the Member router sends out during the Last Member Query Interval. If no Query Count: host responds to those messages, the IGMP state is removed from those hosts. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 82 IGMP Max Specify the maximum number of groups a host can join. Groups: For Snooping and Proxy: LAN1-4, 2.4, Select Enable to enable IGMP on this interface. and 5 GHz Wireless: Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Mld

    Specify the query interval which is the amount of time in Interval: seconds between General Query messages sent by the router (if the router is querying on this subnet). Robust Set a robustness value to account for packet loss on congested Count: networks. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Interval: response to a Group-Specific Query message. The last member query interval is also the amount of time in seconds between successive Group-Specific Query messages. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 85 General 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. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Dynamic Dns

    Click the pencil ( ) icon to edit the DDNS entry, click the trash can icon ( ) to delete the DDNS entry. Add: Click Add to add a new DDNS service. This will launch the Dynamic DNS Add screen, described on the next page. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Dynamic Dns Add

    For example, if your host name 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 90: 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 86. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 91 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, specify the percent of total bandwidth assigned to the queue. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 92 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 without saving. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 93: 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 94 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 95 If Ether Type is set to 8021Q: 802.1p Enter the priority code point assigned to filtered frames. 1 Priority: is lowest priority, 0 is default priority, and 2-7 are increasing priority, with 7 being highest. (Optional) D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 96 If Default VLAN ID is not checked, specify the VLAN ID for 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 97: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 98: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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-956. The DWR-956 supports SNMP v1 and v2c.

  • Page 100: Message Service

    Click this button to go to the first page. Reply: Click this button to go to the previous page. Forward: Click this button to go to the next page. Refresh: Click this button to go to the last page. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Create Message

    Type in the phone number of the person you want to send your message to. Text Message: Type in your message here. Send: Click this button to send the message. Refresh: Click this button to go to refresh the page. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Ussd

    Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) allows ISP-specific applications to be activated with an SMS message. Enter an application activation code and click Send. This will USSD: allow you to activate applications by sending an SMS message to your ISP. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Voip

    SP Local Port: Specify the local SIP initiation port. The default port is 5060. Register Enter the information of the primary VoIP registration servers in these sections. This information should be provided by your VoIP provider. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Line Setting

    Check Busy to enable call forward to another number when the user is busy on the phone. Check Unconditional to transfer all incoming calls to another number. Enter the call forwarding number in the text boxes. Call Forward Set the call forwarding timer in seconds. Timer(sec): D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Select Enable to enable T.38 for fax over IP. Hot Line: Check to enable Hot Line. Type a number into the text field. DTMF Supplementary service codes User can define a dialer code to use for the services listed. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Call Control

    Section 3 - Configuration Call Control Here you can see the Call Control settings for the VoIP function. Please check with your phone provider for the correct settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Call Record

    Section 3 - Configuration Call Record The call record log keeps a record of all the phone activities. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Sip Signalling Log

    Section 3 - Configuration SIP Signalling Log This page allows you to view and clear the SIP Signalling Log. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 109: System

    Start Time: Specify a start date for daylight saving time adjustments. End Time: Specify an start date for daylight saving time adjustments. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 110: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Remote Management

    Http Management Http Enable: Check this check box to enable remote management. Remote management allows the DWR-956 to be configured over the Internet through a web browser. A username and password will still be required to access the web-management interface.
  • Page 112 Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. HTTPS Management HTTPS Enables HTTPS access to the router. Enable: Note that this does not disable unencrypted LAN access. Click Apply to save your settings, or Cancel to revert to your previous settings. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The DWR-956 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 114: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Reboot & Reset

    This option will restore all settings back to their defaults. Any Factory settings that have not been backed up will be lost, including any Default: rules that you have created. Reboot: This option will reboot the router. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 117: 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Trace Route

    Specify a WAN interface over which the trace route will be run. Connection: Click Apply to start the traceroute. Trace Route Result Trace Route This section displays the results of the traceroute. Result: D-Link DWR-956 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. This screen refreshes automatically unless you click Stop Stop Refresh: Refresh. D-Link DWR-956 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-956 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Traffic Meter

    Indicates received unicast data rates in bits per second. Tx Unicast: Indicates transmitted unicast data rates in bits second. Rx Multicast: Indicates received unicast data rates in bits per second. Tx Multicast: Indicates received unicast data rates in bits per second. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • 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. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • 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-956 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Section 4 - Connecting A Wireless Client

    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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 127: Section 4 - Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 128 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 129: 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 your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 131 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 132: Wps

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DWR-956 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.
  • Page 133 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DWR-956. 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-956 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-956 User Manual...
  • Page 135 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. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 137: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® 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 Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 138 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-956 User Manual...

  • 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 140: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® 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 Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • 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-956 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 • 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 web management.
  • Page 144 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 145 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Apply to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 146: 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 access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • 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

    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 the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 150: 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 adapters. All the adapters must be in ad hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • 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

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Alternate 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 153: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to help protect your data from intruders. The DWR-956 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • 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-956 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Regulatory Information

    Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 156: European Community Declaration Of Conformity

    υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 157 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...

  • Page 158: Warning Statement

    2014/53/EU. Hela texten med EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse och produkt-firmware kan hämtas från produktsidan på www.dlink.com. Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 159 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 160 5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 161 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 162: Safety Instructions

    • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 163: Consignes De Sécurité

    • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...

  • Page 164: Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link DWR-956 User Manual...
  • Page 165 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 166 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 167 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 168 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 169 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 170 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 171 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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