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  • Page 2: Preface

    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 December First Draft 10, 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connection Setup ..........12 Importing vCards to Contacts ......25 Wi-Fi Router Mode ........... 12 Exporting Contacts to vCards ......25 Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager SIM Management ..........26 (Windows) ..............13 SIM Information ..........26 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Setting the Administrator Password ....37 Band Settings ..........52 Device Information ........... 38 Network Selection ..........53 Call Settings ............. 54 Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager Missed Calls ............ 54 (MAC OS) ..............39 WEB Configuration ............ 55 New Profile ............39 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....
  • Page 5 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ....89 Connect Using WCN 2.0 ........91 Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP ................92 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ....93 Troubleshooting ............95 Wireless Basics ............95 What is Wireless? ..........96 D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    D-Link DIR-457 Battery Power Adapter USB Cable Travel Case Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-457 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher • Opera 6.0 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Wireless Access Point - The DIR-457 provides up to 54 Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11g wireless clients. • Compatible with 802.11b Devices - The DIR-457 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g or 802.11b devices.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Power Receptor USB receptor for the supplied power adapter and power cable. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Top View

    A steady light indicates 3G service, battery. Device plugged into a USB port: A blinking light indicates the battery is charging when powered off. RED/GREEN/BLUE A blinking light indicates the battery is charging when powered on. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Switching Between 3G Modem Mode And Wi-Fi Router Mode

    The DIR-457 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between 3G Modem mode and Wi-Fi Router mode. When the DIR-457 is in 3G modem mode, the device connected via the included USB cable maintains a direct 3G Internet connection. Use the Connection Manager to configure the 3G connection sharing for additional wireless devices when the DIR-457 is changed to Wi-Fi Router mode.

  • Page 12: Battery Facts

    • Never expose batteries to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). • Leaving the battery in a hot vehicle may degrade long-term performance of Li-Ion batteries.. • It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation When using the DIR-457 in Wi-Fi router mode, placement of the device is very important. Do not place the device in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Please install the device considering the following...

  • Page 14: Product Setup

    Insert the battery by lining up the contact points on the battery with the contact points in the battery compartment. The included battery lasts up to four hours. Note: The battery is required to power the DIR-457 Portable Router in either Wi-Fi router or USB modem mode. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Power Management

    Charging with the USB Cable To charge the battery insert the USB cable into the Mini-USB port of the DIR-457 Portable Router and the other end into a free USB port of your computer. While charging, the Power/3G network LED will flash. When battery power is low, the LED will flash red.

  • Page 16: Connection Setup

    2. Connect the DIR-457 Portable Router to your computer with the included USB cable. To do this, insert the USB cable into the Mini-USB port of the DIR-457 Portable Router and the other end into a free USB port of your computer.

  • Page 17: Connection Setup

    1. Move the router/modem selection switch to Wi-Fi router mode. MODEM ROUTER ROUTER 2. Press the power button on the DIR-457. 3. You can now use the DIR-457 Portable Router as a wireless access point and connect to the router with any Wi-Fi capable devices. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Device Setup Using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows)

    (Windows) Manager or Web-based Tool The DIR-457 provides two different ways of device setup. For changing settings, you can choose either the D-Link Mobile Connection Manager or the Web-based Configuration Utility (please refer to Section 5 - WEB Configuration). The D-Link Mobile Connection Manager offers an easier and simpler way, and allows for both 3G and Wi-Fi settings to be adjusted.

  • Page 19: New Profile

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) New Profile Before starting, if the mobile service provider associated with your SIM card is listed in the preset profile list, you can directly connect to the desired network using its pre-defined profile.

  • Page 20: User-Defined Profile

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) User-Defined Profile 1. Fill in the Profile Name, Phone Number, APN, User Name, Password, and Authorization Type. 2. Click Finish to complete. 3. Click the Advanced button to display APN details.

  • Page 21: Profile Management

    Highlight the profile to use when the DIR-457 is started. Click Set as Default profile. Reset to Factory Default Click the Profile button. Click Set as Factory Default to return the DIR-457 to the factory settings. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Connection Management

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Connection Management The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history. Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window.

  • Page 23: Connection History

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Connection History The History Connection tab displays the following information: Type - The type of connections made. Profile - The names of the profiles used. Date & Time - The date and time of the connection.

  • Page 24: Usage Management

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Usage Management Limits can be set on how long a connection will last. These limits can either be set by usage (3G/GPRS connections) or by time (Dialup connections). Usage 1. Select Tools > Preference.

  • Page 25: Usage Statistics

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Usage Statistics Statistics for both usage and time can be viewed from the usage menu. 1. Select View > Usage. 2. Select either the Current Month or Previous Month tab.

  • Page 26: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Text Messaging (SMS) The DIR-457 can be used to perform all the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.

  • Page 27: New/Reply/Forward Text Message

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) New/Reply/Forward Text Message 1. Click the SMS button. 2. Click New, Reply, or Forward. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the contacts stored to the SIM card. In the contacts window, click the box next to the recipients name and click Add to return to the New SMS window.

  • Page 28: Sms Settings

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) SMS Settings This menu allows you to change the service center number, its validity period, and whether to store outgoing messages within the DIR-457 Mobile Connection Manager. 1. Click Tools > SMS Settings.

  • Page 29: Contact Management

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Contact Management The DIR-457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted and imported. Adding Contacts 1. Click the Contacts button. 2. Click the Add button.

  • Page 30: Importing Vcards To Contacts

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Importing vCards to Contacts 1. Click the Contacts button. 2. Click the Import button. 3. Select the source of the vCard(s). 4. Click Open to import the card(s). 5. After the import, a message will display the import information. Click OK to close.

  • Page 31: Sim Management

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) SIM Management SIM Management includes functions such as enabling/disabling a PIN, changing the PIN1/PIN2 codes, checking SIM information, adjusting the phone number, viewing contacts usage, and viewing SMS usage. SIM Information SIM details regarding the IMEI, Phone Number, Contact Usage, and SMS Usage cab be found by clicking Support >...

  • Page 32: Enabling Or Disabling A Pin Code

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code Enable PIN Code  To prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card a PIN code can be enabled. 1. Select Tools > Enable/Disable PIN code > Enabled.

  • Page 33: Changing A Pin Code

    Warning: The PIN code must be entered correctly within three tries. Failure to do so will cause the SIM card to become locked. Note: The PIN codes cannot be changed while the DIR-457 is connected to a mobile network. Unlocking a PIN Code...

  • Page 34: Profile Settings

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Profile Settings The Profile Settings page allows you to manually change your Band and Network setting in case your DIR-457 can not automatically connect to your network provider. Band Settings...

  • Page 35: Network Selection

    Automatic - By default the DIR-457 will automatically select the network based on the user’s account and network availability. Manual - Users can also use DIR-457 to get the network list, and select an available network to use. To manually set the network, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 36: Call Settings

    Missed Calls 1. Select View > Missed Calls. 2. If the call setting is None or Send Busy Tone, D-Link Mobile Connection Manager AP will register the incoming call in the missed calls list.  D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Startup Options

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Startup Options Users can specify how the application should start up. 1. Click Tools > Preferences > Startup. 2. Check the box next to the desired options. • Always ask before closing a connection.

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi And Basic Settings

    Note: These settings will only take effect when you use the DIR- 457 as a 3G router. To configure the Wi-Fi and basic settings of your DIR-457 go to Settings > Switch to Wi-Fi & Basic Settings. To change the 3G Internet settings, click the corresponding symbol.

  • Page 39: Changing The Profile Information

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Changing the Profile Information You can either set the Profile Information to Auto Configure or manually choose a Phone Number, APN, User Name, Password, and Authentication Type. In the Wi-Fi settings screen you can set the SSID, Wireless Channel, and Security Mode for the DIR-457.

  • Page 40: Changing The Ssid

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Changing the SSID To manually choose an SSID, type a new name for the network in the SSID text field. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Wireless Channel

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Configuring the Wireless Channel The Wireless Channel can be manually chosen (1 to 13) or set to Auto. Configuring the Security Mode The Security Mode can be set to WEP-64bit, WEP-128bit, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-SPK.

  • Page 42: Setting The Administrator Password

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Setting the Administrator Password To change the Administrator Password, click the corresponding symbol. Administrator Password 1. For security reasons, please repeat the current password. 2. Next, choose a new password.

  • Page 43: Device Information

    Section 3 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (Windows) Device Information To display information about your device, click the corresponding symbol. Device Information This screen displays the Model Name, the Firmware Version, and the Battery status of your device.

  • Page 44: Device Setup Using D-Link Connection Manager (Mac Os)

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) New Profile 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Click the New button to open the New Profile window. Profile Create Profile 1.

  • Page 45: Establishing A Connection

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Establishing a Connection You can click the Connect button to connect to the network via the default profile. Once connected, the icon on the right side of the window will display a green checkmark instead of a red X. Once connected, you can use the mobile service network to browse the Internet, send e-mail, send text messages, and perform other tasks online.

  • Page 46: Profile Management

    2. Select a user-defined profile and click the Delete button. 3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. Setting the Default Profile 1. Click the Profile button. 2. Highlight the profile to use when the DIR-457 is started. 3. Click Set as Default profile. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Connection Management

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Connection Management The Connection Information window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history. Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window.

  • Page 48: Connection History

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Connection History The History Connection tab displays the following information: Profile - The name of the profile APN - The access point name Time Start - The time the connection was initiated...

  • Page 49: Usage Management

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Usage Management The Usage window allows users to manage not only the current connection (if connected), but also their connection history. Click the Connection Info button to open the Connection Information window.

  • Page 50: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Text Messaging (SMS) The DIR-457 can be used to perform the text messaging functions that can be done on a mobile phone such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding and deleting.

  • Page 51: New/Reply/Forward Text Message

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) New/Reply/Forward Text Message 1. Click the SMS button. 2. Click New, Reply, or Forward. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or click Contacts to see the contacts stored to the SIM card. In the contacts window, click the box next to the recipients name and click Save to return to the New SMS window.

  • Page 52: Sms Settings

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) SMS Settings This menu allows you to change the service center number, its validity period, and whether to store outgoing messages within the DIR- 457 Mobile Connection Manager. 1. Click SMS > Settings.

  • Page 53: Contact Management

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Contact Management The DIR-457 contacts manager displays all the contacts on the SIM Card. Contacts can be added, edited, deleted and imported. Contacts Adding Contacts 1. Click the Contacts button.

  • Page 54: Editing Contacts

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Editing Contacts 1. Click the Contacts button. 2. Select the contact to edit. 3. Click the Edit button. 4. Modify the contacts details. 5. Click OK to save the changes.

  • Page 55: Sim Management

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) SIM Management SIM Management includes functions such as enabling/disabling a PIN, changing the PIN1/PIN2 codes, adjusting the phone number, viewing contacts usage, and viewing SMS usage. Enabling or Disabling a PIN Code ...

  • Page 56: Changing A Pin Code

    Warning: The PIN code must be entered correctly within three tries. Failure to do so will cause the SIM card to become locked. Note: The PIN codes cannot be changed while the DIR-457 is connected to a mobile network. Unlocking a PIN Code If the PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card has been locked, follow the steps below to unlock it: 1.

  • Page 57: Profile Settings

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Profile Settings The Profile Settings page allows you to manually change your Band and Network setting in case your DIR-457 can not automatically connect to your network provider. Band Settings...

  • Page 58: Network Selection

    Section 4 - Device Setup using D-Link Connection Manager (MAC OS) Network Selection The current location of the DIR-457 may be covered by more than one network. The DWM-156 supports two network selection options: Automatic - By default the DIR-457 will automatically select the network based on the user account and network availability.

  • Page 59: Call Settings

    Missed Calls 1. Select View > Missed Calls. 2. If the call setting is None or Send Busy Tone, D-Link Mobile Connection Manager AP will register the incoming call in the missed calls list. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Web Configuration

    In order to configure basic and advanced settings for DIR-457, first establish a connection through the 802.11g wireless interface, then launch a web browser and direct it to the IP address of the DIR-457. Once the connection is made, options for quick setup include using the Internet Connection Wizard to configure the 3G interface, or the Wireless Connection Wizard to configure the 802.11g Wireless interface.

  • Page 61: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to “Manual Internet Configuration”. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Section 5 - WEB Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Section 5 - WEB Configuration Configure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router has finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Manual Configuration 3G Internet Connection

    Enter the maximum amount of time the Internet connection should be maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Time: enable the Always-on reconnect mode. Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the 3G connection. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Wireless Settings

    Setup and refer to “Manual Wireless Connection Setup”. Click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button to view the Wireless Security Setup Wizard menu. The Welcome menu lists the steps used for setup. Click on the Next button to continue. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    The following window appears if you selected the option to manually create your own network key. Type a password that you would like to use for wireless security in the Network Key: entry field. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 67 If you choose the WPA encryption option, a new menu appears. Enter the Network Key of 64 hexadecimal characters in the entry field. This will be the WPA password required to use the DIR-457. Click Next to continue. The final menu appears to indicate that the setup is completed.

  • Page 68: Manual Wireless Connection Setup

    The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to Channel Selection: allow the DIR-457 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-457. By default the channel is set to 6.

  • Page 69: Lan Setup

    Enter the Domain name (Optional). Local Domain Name: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server Enable DNS Relay: information from your ISP to wireless clients. If checked, your computers will use the router for DNS relay. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Dhcp Reservation

    DHCP Reservation entries you want to add to the DHCP Reservations List and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save your entries and activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Time And Date

    This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server. NTP Server Used: Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down menu. The DIR-457 will then synchronize it’s clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server.

  • Page 72: Port Forwarding

    When you have finished configuring the above settings, click to check the boxes next to the Forwarding Rules entries you want to be active and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save the settings. . D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Mac Address Filter

    Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by manually entering their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. MAC Address Select Accept, Reject, or Disable Filter: from the drop-down menu MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Filter Rules

    When you have finished configuring the above settings, click to check the boxes next to the Filter Rules entries you want to be active and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save the settings. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Firewall & Dmz

    Firewall & DMZ A firewall protects your network from intrusion and other malicious actions from the public Internet or WAN. The D-Link DIR-457 offers a Firewall type functionality. It might be desirable disable firewall protection for a LAN client running certain application that are incompatible with the firewall.

  • Page 76: File Sharing

    The File Sharing menu is used to set up file sharing for clients connected to the DIR-457. The DIR-457 uses the Samba protocol for network file sharing. In order to use this feature, a micro SD memory card must first be installed and formatted on the DIR-457. The Share Folder on the DIR-457 functions in a way similar to a shared folder on a Network Attached Storage device or on a Networked Computer in the LAN.
  • Page 77 URL input text box (\\DIR-457 or \\192.168.0.1). (you can enter default Storage Server name or user-configured name ). If prompted for the username and password, please keep the password field blank to log in. Note: D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 78 (you can enter default Storage Server name or user-configured name ). If an Internet Security warning pops up, please click Allow. If prompted for the username and password, please Note: keep the password field blank to log in. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Open the Finder window. Step 2 To bring up a server connection window, hit the [Apple] key and the [K] key together. You will then be prompted to enter a server address. Enter smb://DIR-457 (or smb://192.168.0.1) and click Connect. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Next, you will be prompted for the username and password. You can keep the password field blank to log in. Step 4 You will be prompted: “Select the volume you want to mount on DIR- 457” Select mydisk, and then click D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Advanced Network

    This feature helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for wireless users. Click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save the Advanced Network settings. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Device Administration

    Enter the remote IP address from which IP Addres: the administrator logs in when remote management is enabled. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-457. Enable Remote Check this to enable remote device Telnet: management via Telnet. Remoter...

  • Page 83: Save And Restore

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot: Click to Reboot button located in the left panel of the menu to restart the router. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Firmware Update

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Click on the Check Now button or go to the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 85: Log Settings

    Log Type: Use the selection boxes to choose the types of messages that should be displayed from the log. Click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save the settings. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Ddns

    DDNS service provider. User Account: Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account This is to test if the DDNS account is valid Testing: for use. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Schedules

    End Time fields to specify the start and end time for your schedule. Schedule The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Rules List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Device Information

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information about the DIR-457 and the firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Internet: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.

  • Page 89: Logs

    Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log The user can click the button to “link to log settings” Settings: and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Statistics

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-457 on the Internet, LAN and Wireless connections. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 91: Support

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Support Click on the links in the Help menu for a brief description of the of the configuration menus. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    WPS client device. After the connection is established, the web menu returns to the Manual Wireless Connection Setup page. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Connect To The Wireless Network Using Windows Vista

    Click on a network (dlink_DIR-457) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Configuring Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) on DIR-457 router 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 95 Section 5 - WEB Configuration 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your DIR-457 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.

  • Page 96: Connect Using Wcn 2.0

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Connect Using WCN 2.0 The DIR-457 router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista . The following instructions ® for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the router or third party software.

  • Page 97: Connect To The Wireless Network Using Windows Xp

    Click on a network (dlink_DIR-457) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Configuring Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Section 5 - WEB Configuration Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) on DIR-457 router before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK passphrase being used.
  • Page 99 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the DIR-457 router. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 101: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link 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.
  • Page 102 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 103: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
  • Page 104 Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Networking Basics

    If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11b specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Ce Mark Warning

    This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. IMPORTANT NOTE: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. D-Link DIR-457 User Manual...

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