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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DWR-118 Wireless AC750 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router Power Adapter RJ45 cable System Requirements A compatible 3G / 4G USB dongle with service.* Computer with Windows, Mac OS, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.
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Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert a 3G / 4G USB dongle, and Ethernet ports. The Wireless AC750 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable.
Reset Button Press this button with an unfolded paperclip and hold for ten seconds to reset the device. WPS Button Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. See WPS Button on page 48 for details. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
2.4 GHz WLAN LED Will be lit if the 2.4 GHz wireless function is enabled, and will blink when wireless data is being transferred. USB LED Will be lit if a USB dongle is successfully connected. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Back View Ethernet LAN Ports For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer. Ethernet WAN Port For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router Power Connector Connects to the included power adapter. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
5. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-118 Wireless AC750 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip and turn the device on.
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 3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall. Materials such as doors, and aluminum studs may also have a negative effect on range.
At the top of the page is a menu. Clicking on one of these icons will take you to the Apply when you are done or Reset to revert to the old settings. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
For PPTP refer to PPTP on page 13. For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 14. For 4G LTE/3G refer to 4G LTE/3G on page 15. Apply to save your changes. To restore your settings to the most recent save, click Reset. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU MAC Address: Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC address to the WAN port. Auto-reconnect: Check the box to allow the router to automatically attempt to D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Primary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU MAC Address: Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC address to the WAN port. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Enter the MAC address, or click Clone to clone your client’s MAC address to the WAN port. Maximum Idle Time: Auto-reconnect MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU Auto-reconnect: Check the box to allow the router to automatically attempt to D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
PPTP Server IP Address: Username: Password: Verify Password: Reconnect Select Always on if you would like the router to never disconnect, Mode: or Connect-on-demand to allow the router to establish a Maximum Idle Time: Always on above, D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
L2TP Server IP Address: Username: Password: Verify Password: Reconnect Select Always on if you would like the router to never disconnect, Mode: or Connect-on-demand to allow the router to establish a Maximum Idle Time: Always on above, D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Dialed Number: Authentication: Select Auto, PAP, or CHAP detection. The default authentication method is Auto. APN: Pin Code: Reconnect Select either Auto or Manual. Mode: Maximum Idle Time: Auto above, this Primary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration Keep Alive: Select Disable or Use Ping depending on the settings required Use Ping address to ping. Bridge ethernet Click Enable to use the router’s WAN port as an additional LAN ports: port. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
The Secondary WAN can be set by clicking Add, and the available options will be shown in the drop down box that appears. Select 4G LTE/3G to use your mobile connection as a backup. Apply to save your changes. To restore your settings to the most recent save, click Reset. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 21. Apply to save your changes. To restore your settings to the most recent save, click Reset. Link-local Only LAN IP Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Enter the primary DNS server address. Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IP Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address: Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Enter the primary DNS server address. Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: Enable DHCP-PD: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IP Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address: Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Enter the primary DNS server address. Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: Enable DHCP-PD: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IP Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address: Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Wi-Fi Device List The Device List displays a list of currently-connected wireless clients. Each device’s ID and MAC Address will be shown. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Select the optimum channel width for your wireless network from the drop-down menu. Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want Security Mode: Select your security mode, and refer to the next page for details. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Select Auto (WPA or WPA2), WPA only, or WPA2 only. Cipher Type: Select TKIP, AES, or TKIP and AES. AES is the most secure, but TKIP allows for compatibility with clients that don’t support AES. Pre-Shared Key: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Config Mode: Select either Registrar or Enrollee Config Status: Release to Disable WPS-PIN Method: Config Method: Select either Push Button or PIN Code WPS Status: Displays the current WPS status. Click Trigger to activate WPS. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Check this box to reduce the guard interval to 400 ns. This can increase the throughput rate provided that the delay spread of the connection is also low. However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration HT 20/40 Select Enable to reduce interference from other wireless networks Coexistence: is another wireless network’s channel overlapping and causing D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Name, IP Address, and MAC Address. LAN Settings IP Address: 192.168.0.1. Default Subnet Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is Mask: 255.255.255.0. Local Domain Enter the local domain name for your network. Name: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Check the box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Server: DHCP IP Address Range: addresses to devices on your network. DHCP Lease Enter the lease time for DHCP assignments. The default is 86400. Time: Primary DNS IP Address: Secondary DNS IP Address: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Select your DDNS provider from the dropdown box. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username / Enter the Username for your DDNS account. E-mail: Password / Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Enter the port or range of ports to listen to in order to trigger the rule. Incoming Ports: Enter the port or range of ports that will be used to access the application. Enable: Check the box to enable the rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 4 - Configuration DMZ (Exposed Host) recommended in ordinary situations. Enable SPI: Enable DMZ: Check the box to enable DMZ. DMZ IP Address: the Computer Name from the drop-down menu and click << to D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Server IP: Port: port number that you would like to open. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number or click Add New Rule... to add a new schedule rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Parental Control URL Filtering: Check the box to enable URL Filtering. URL: Enter URL that you would like to block. Enable: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
RIP: Select this box to enable routing. RIPv1 RIPv2 authentication, routing domain, next hop forwarding, and subnet mask exchange. Destination: the static route. Subnet Mask: Gateway: Hop: network. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
QoS Priority: Select Low, Normal, or High. Enable: Select a checkbox to enable the particular QoS rules individually. Use Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number or click Add New Rule... to add a new schedule rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Wireless and wired clients with C selected can connect to this Control: device and allow/deny addresses. Association Wireless clients with A selected can associate to the wireless LAN Control: DHCP clients: drop-down menu, an ID, and click Copy to, to copy the client’s MAC Address: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Select whether to Allow or Deny all data to pass except those rules list: Source IP : Ports: colon. Destination IP : Ports: Enable: Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number or click Add New Rule... to add a new schedule rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Select whether to Allow or Deny all data to pass except those rules list: Source IP : Ports: colon. Destination IP : Ports: Enable: Schedule Rule #: Specify the schedule rule number or click Add New Rule... to add a new schedule rule. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Get Community: to network administration using SNMP. You can view the network, Set Community: to the network using SNMP. IP 1 ~ 4: SNMP Version: Select the SNMP version of your system. WAN Access IP Address: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Select the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged. ” Blocking the Ping Respond: Ping option may provide some extra security from hackers. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Internet time server: NTP Server Choose the NTP Server used for synchronizing time and date. Click Used: Update Now to synchronize with the NTP server now. Sync. Result: Shows the result of the last time synchronization. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform IP Allowed to Access: Port: This is the port number used to access the router. Example: 8080 is the port used for the web-management interface. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
This option will restore all settings back to their defaults. Any Factory Default settings that have not been backed up will be lost, including any Settings: rules that you have created. Save and Reboot Click Reboot to save your settings and reboot the device. the Device: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 4 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Firmware Information: Firmware Browse... and navigate Update: Accept unofficial firmware Upgrade to start the upgrade process or Cancel to cancel the upgrade. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Enable Logging Select this box to send the router logs to a syslog server. to Syslog Server: Syslog Server IP Enter the address of the syslog server that will be used to send the Address: logs. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Select the day of the week on which you would like the schedule to become active. Start Time Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become (hh:mm): active. End Time Select the time at which you would like the schedule to become (hh:mm): inactive. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 WPS Button Step 2 Step 3 and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display. 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-118 User Manual...
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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-118 User Manual...
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network like to connect to and click the Connect button. Networking Basics on page 73 for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. 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-118 User Manual...
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DWR-118. Setup > Wireless Setup Next. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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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-118 User Manual...
Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Connect to a network. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click Connect button. Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the Connect to a network. click Connect. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network your router and click Connect. 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-118 User Manual...
Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. View Available Wireless Networks. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click Connect button. Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless View Available Wireless Networks. click Connect. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA- PSK Wi-Fi password and click Connect. 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-118 User Manual...
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? 192.168.0.1 - Mozilla Firefox 23 or higher - Apple Safari 6 or higher be on. Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows ® D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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2. What can I do if I forgot my password? to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 192.168.0.1. When logging in, leave the password box empty. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? another computer, or a URL. Start and then click Run. command press Enter ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: 192.168.0.1 for the device. Setup and then click Manual Configure. Save Settings to save your settings. of ten. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless 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.
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.
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This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Benefits Small Office and Home Office Uses/Benefits...
Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
DWR-118 wireless network CardBus adapters. wireless router or access point. An ad hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless CardBus adapters. All the adapters must be in ad hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Click on Start > Run cmd and click OK. cmd in the Start Search At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. default gateway of your adapter. security settings, and the settings on your router. request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
Step 4 Click Use the following IP address where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between wireless router or access point. key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
1 x USB port Standards Antenna LED Status Indicators Power Frequency 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz 5.15 - 5.875 GHz Wireless Security Power Input Firewall Dimensions (L x W x H) Operating Temperature MAC Filtering Operating Humidity D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Non-modifications Statement: authority to operate this equipment. Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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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-118 User Manual...
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For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. Usage Notes: applied on the products according to the country where the equipment will be deployed. communication between two client devices without an Access Point. 5 GHz wireless frequency and channel operation in EEC countries D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Appendix D - Regulatory Information Allowable 802.11a Frequencies and Channels Countries 5.15-5.25 GHz Liechtenstein 5.15-5.25 GHz & 5.725-5.875 Ghz Austria 5.15-5.35 GHz France 5.15-5.35 & 5.47-5.725 GHz Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, 5.15-5.35 GHz & 5.725-5.875 GHz Czech Republic D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Hereby, D-Link, declares that this DWR-118 is in compliance with the essential requirements English and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente D-Link declara que el DWR-118 cumple con los requisitos esenciales Español [Spanish] y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty. Unless expressly approved by an authorized representative of D-Link in writing, you may not and may not permit others to: the device or from any other information provided by D-Link, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by local law.
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These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip. follow your local/national wiring rules. guidelines. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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1. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your system. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body. grounding strap. D-Link DWR-118 User Manual...
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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.
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