D-Link AC1200 User manual

Version 1.00 | 04/19/2017
User Manual
DWR-118
Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router

iD-Link DWR-118 User Manual
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Preface

iiD-Link DWR-118 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................1
System Requirements.................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................... 2
Hardware Overview.....................................................................3
Front View................................................................................ 3
LEDs...........................................................................................4
Back View.................................................................................5
Installation.........................................................................6
Before You Begin........................................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 7
Conguration..................................................................... 8
Getting Started..............................................................................8
Internet............................................................................................. 9
WAN Service ...........................................................................9
Dynamic IP (DHCP)..........................................................9
Static IP..............................................................................11
PPPoE (Username / Password) ..................................12
PPTP....................................................................................14
L2TP ....................................................................................16
4G LTE / 3G .......................................................................18
Wizard.....................................................................................20
Failover ...................................................................................24
IPv6 ..........................................................................................25
Link-local Only ................................................................25
Static IPv6 .........................................................................26
Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)......................27
PPPoE .................................................................................28
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................29
Device List .............................................................................29
Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................30
WPS..........................................................................................32
Wi-Fi Advanced....................................................................34
LAN ..................................................................................................36
Device List .............................................................................36
LAN Settings.........................................................................36
DHCP.......................................................................................37
Advanced ......................................................................................38
DNS..........................................................................................38
Applications..........................................................................39
URL Filter................................................................................40
Routing...................................................................................41
QoS...........................................................................................42
MAC Address Filter .............................................................43
Outbound Filter...................................................................44
Inbound Filter ......................................................................45
SNMP.......................................................................................46
Advanced Network ............................................................47
System ............................................................................................48
Time Settings .......................................................................48
Administration.....................................................................49
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Reboot & Reset ....................................................................50
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................51
System Log............................................................................52
Schedules ..............................................................................53
Add New Rule..................................................................53
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................54
WPS Button...................................................................................54
Windows® 10................................................................................55
Windows® 8...................................................................................57
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................57
Windows® 7...................................................................................59
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................59
WPS PIN..................................................................................62
Windows Vista®............................................................................66
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................67
Windows® XP................................................................................69
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................70
Troubleshooting..............................................................72
Wireless Basics.................................................................76
What is Wireless?.........................................................................77
Tips...................................................................................................79
Wireless Modes............................................................................80
Networking Basics...........................................................81
Check your IP address...............................................................81
Statically Assign an IP address...............................................82
Wireless Encryption ......................................................83
What is WPA? ...................................................................83
Technical Specications..................................................84

1D-Link DWR-118 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
* Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier.
• A compatible mini-SIM/UICC card with USB dongle and service* OR boardband Internet service*
• Computer with Windows, Mac OS, or Linux-based operating system with an installed network
adapter
• Java-enabled browser such as Internet Explorer 9, Safari 6.0, Chrome 28.0, or Firefox 23 or
above (for conguration)
Power Adapter
DWR-118 Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router
CD (not available in all regions)
RJ45 Cable

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Wireless AC1200 Dual-Band Multi-WAN Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks.
Once connected, users can transfer data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert a 3G / 4G USB modem, and
share your 3G / 4G Internet connection through an encrypted 802.11ac wireless network, the gigabit Ethernet LAN port or
using any of the three 10/100 Ethernet ports.
Encrypt your wireless network with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DWR-118 utilizes dual-active rewalls (SPI and NAT)
to help prevent potential attacks across the Internet, and includes MAC address ltering to help control access to your
network.
The DWR-118 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.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front View
1 Reset Button Press this button with an unfolded paperclip and hold for ten seconds to reset the device.
2 WPS Button Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. See WPS on page 62 for details.
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LEDs
1 Power LED Will be lit if the device is powered on and working.
2 WAN LED Will be lit if a WAN Ethernet connection is established.
3 Internet LED Will be lit if an Internet connection is established.
4 LAN LED Will be lit if an Ethernet connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.
5 5 GHz WLAN LED Will be lit if the 5 GHz wireless function is enabled, and will blink when wireless data is being transferred.
6 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.
7 USB LED Will be lit if a USB dongle is successfully connected.
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1 Ethernet LAN Ports For connection to a network-enabled device, such as a desktop or notebook computer.
2Ethernet WAN Port For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router.
3 Power Connector Connects to the included power adapter.
Back View
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Section 2 - Installation
Before You Begin
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area
such as a closet, cabinet, or in an attic or garage.
Ensure that your DWR-118 is disconnected and powered o before performing the steps below.
1. Ensure that your DWR-118 is disconnected and powered o.
2. To use your 3G / 4G Internet connection, insert a 3G / 4G USB dongle into the USB port on the top of the device.
3. To use your WAN connection, insert your Internet/WAN network cable into the WAN port on the back of the router.
Note: The 3G/4G connection can also be used as a backup WAN. Once a backup is congured, the router will automatically use 3G / 4G for the
Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available.
4. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-118 and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the
computer you will use to congure the router.
Note: The DWR-118 LAN ports are Auto-MDI/MDIX, so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be used.
5. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-118. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or
power strip to power the device.
a. The power LED will light up to indicate that power has been supplied to the router.
b. The LEDs on the front panel will ash on and o as the DWR-118 performs initialization and Internet connection processes.
c. After a few moments, if a connection has been established, the following LEDs will turn solid green: Power, WAN, WLAN, and any LAN Port
LEDs that are connected to computers or other devices.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DWR-118 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. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or oce. The key to maximizing
the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s
range from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet).
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet thick), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter
(3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or
ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall. Materials such as
glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete, and water can aect wireless performance. Large objects such as sh tanks, mirrors, le cabinets, metal
doors, and aluminum studs may also have a negative eect on range.
4. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones, make sure that the 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible. The base
transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use. In some cases, cordless phones, X-10 wireless devices, and electronic equipment such as ceiling
fans, uorescent lights, and home security systems may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity.

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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
enter the address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default).
To log in to the conguration utility, enter the default user name admin and leave
the password eld blank.
Note: If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting
section for assistance.
Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the Home page. On this page
you can view information about your 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 conguration section.
On each page, ll out the desired settings and click Apply when you are done or
Reset to revert to the old settings.
Getting Started

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Section 3 - Conguration
Internet
Select the Internet connection type specied by your ISP. The
corresponding settings will be displayed below. Please see the
following sections for details on how to congure these dierent
connection types.
My Internet
Connection is:
WAN Service
On this page you can congure your Internet connection. If you are not sure which settings to use, please contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP).
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
If the Internet host you are using requires you to enter a host
name, enter it here. In most cases, you may leave this blank.
(Optional) Enter the IP address of your primary DNS server.
(Optional) Enter the IP address of your secondary DNS server.
You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
for optimal performance. The default value is 0.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you
change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You
can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address
with the MAC address of your PC.
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:

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This feature enables this product to renew the WAN IP address
automatically when the lease time has expired.
Checking this option will disable the NAT function of the
DWR-118, allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your
Internet connection, but without routing functions.
Click Apply to save your settings, or Refresh to revert to your
previous settings.
Auto-reconnect:
NAT disable:

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Enter the IP address assigned to your network connection.
Enter the subnet mask.
Enter the default gateway.
Enter the primary DNS server.
Enter the secondary DNS server.
You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
for optimal performance. The default value is 0.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you
change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You
can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address
with the MAC address of your PC.
Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR-118,
allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet
connection, but without routing functions.
Click Apply to save your settings, or Refresh to revert to your
previous settings.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
NAT disable:
Static IP

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Enter the username/account name provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Re-type your password in this eld.
(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP.
Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default value.
(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default
value.
(Optional) Fill in if provided by your ISP. If not, keep the default
value.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you
change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You
can use the Clone button to replace the WAN port’s MAC address
with the MAC address of your PC.
The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting an
established PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable auto-reconnect
to disable this feature.
You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
for optimal performance. The default value is 0.
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MAC Address:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
PPPoE (Username / Password)

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Auto-reconnect:
NAT disable:
The device will automatically reconnect to your PPPoE connection.
Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR-118,
allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet
connection, but without routing functions.
Click Apply to save your settings, or Refresh to revert to your
previous settings.

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Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address.
Otherwise, choose Dynamic IP.
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP PPTP).
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP PPTP).
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP PPTP).
Enter the IP address of PPTP server.
Enter the User/account name provided by your ISP for PPTP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP for PPTP.
Re-enter your password for verication.
Choose Always-on when you want to establish PPTP connection
all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand,the device will
establish a PPTP connection when local users want to connect
to the Internet, and disconnect if there is no trac after the time
period dened by the Maximum Idle Time setting.
Enter an idle time in seconds before your PPTP session is
automatically disconnected. To disable this feature, set the timer
to zero or choose Always-on.
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
PPTP

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Enabling this option will disable the NAT function of the DWR-118,
allowing it to act as a link for your devices to your Internet
connection, but without routing functions.
Click Apply to save your settings, or Refresh to revert to your
previous settings.
NAT disable:

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Choose Static IP only if your ISP assigns you an IP address.
Otherwise, choose Dynamic IP.
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP L2TP).
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP L2TP).
Enter the information provided by your ISP (Only applicable for
Static IP L2TP).
Enter the IP address of L2TP server.
Enter the User/account name provided by your ISP for L2TP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP for L2TP.
Re-enter your password for verication.
Choose Always-on when you want to establish L2TP connection
all the time. If you choose Connect-on-demand,the device will
establish a L2TP connection when local users want to connect
to the Internet, and disconnect if there is no trac after the time
period dened by the Maximum Idle Time setting.
Enter an idle time in seconds before your L2TP session is
automatically disconnected. To disable this feature, set the timer
to zero or choose Always-on.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
L2TP