D-Link DWR-961 User manual

Wireless AC1200 4G lTe rouTer
DWr-961
QUICK
INSTALLATION
GUIDE

DWr-961
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
CoNTeNTs
WirElESS AC1200 4G lTE rOuTEr
DWR-961
12V 1.5A POWEr ADAPTEr
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your reseller.
ETHErNET CABlE
2X 4G BlADE ANTENNAS

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PrODuCT
SETuP
BAsiC seTuP
Ensure that your DWR-961 Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Router is powered off before performing the
steps below.
1. Verify that your SIM/UICC card is installed and has been activated by your carrier.
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-961. Plug the other
end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Make sure the power button is in the
"On" position
a. The Power LED will light up to indicate that power is being supplied to the router and the
router is turned on.
 b.ThenetworkLEDonthefrontpanelwillashonandoffastheDWR-961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, Internet, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (if enabled), 4G (if connected), LAN (if connected),
WAN (if connected), and Signal Strength.
Note: By default, the DWR-961 uses the mobile network as the sole Internet connection. If you
wish to use your mobile connection as a backup to a wired connection, or you wish to use a
wired connection exclusively, you must use the Optional Advanced Setup procedure.
4. Connect via Wi-Fi using the SSID and password printed on the bottom of the router, or through
Ethernet via one of the LAN ports on the back of your DWR-961.
SIM/UICC card
oPTioNAl ADVANCeD seTuP (ACCess ViA iP ADDress)
1. Once connected to your router, open a web browser and enter the IP address below into the
browseraddresseld.Loginusingtheusernameandpasswordbelow.
IP ADDRESS: http://192.168.0.1
USERNAME: admin
PASSWORD: [leave this blank]
2. After logging in, you can access the setup wizard which will guide you through the rest of the
setup process. To reach the wizard, click the Internet tab on the bar along the top, then click
Wizard on the left hand side. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For additional information, see the user manual.

TrOuBlESHOOTiNG
seTuP AND CoNFiGurATioN ProBleMs
1. HOW DO i CONFiGurE MY DWr-961 rOuTEr Or CHECK MY WirElESS NETWOrK
NAME (SSiD) AND WirElESS ENCrYPTiON KEY?
- Connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address: http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.
- Log into the router using the default username admin. By default, the password is left blank.
-Onceloggedin,youcanusethewizardtoconguretherouter,ormakechangesmanually.
Note: If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to reset the
router to factory defaults. The default SSID and password are printed on the bottom of your
router.
2. HOW DO i rESET MY DWr-961 rOuTEr TO FACTOrY DEFAulT SETTiNGS?
- If you cannot remember your router administrator password, you may use an implement such as
a straightened paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the left-hand side of the router for
about 10 seconds.
Note:Resettingtheroutertofactorydefaultsettingswillerasethecurrentconguration.To
 recongureyourrouter,loginasoutlinedinquestion1,thenruntheSetupWizard.
3. HOW DO i ADD A NEW WirElESS CliENT Or PC iF i HAVE FOrGOTTEN MY
WirElESS NETWOrK NAME (SSiD) Or WirElESS ENCrYPTiON KEY?
- For every PC that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure you use the
correct Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key.
 -Usetheweb-baseduserinterface(asdescribedinquestion1above)tocheckorchooseyour
wireless settings.
- Make sure you write down the SSID and password so that you can enter them into each
wirelesslyconnectedPC.Youwillndadedicatedareaonthebackofthisdocumenttorecord
this important information for future use.
4. WHY AM i uNABlE TO ESTABliSH AN iNTErNET CONNECTiON?
- If connecting using a 4G LTE mobile connection, make sure that you are within range of the
mobileserviceprovider,andthattheservicehasbeencorrectlycongured.
Important: Due to variances in 4G LTE signal saturation, it may be necessary to try setting
up the D-Link High-Speed Internet Router in various rooms and locations to obtain the signal
strength necessary for a strong mobile connection.
- If connecting using the WAN via ADSL/Cable service, make sure the modem has been enabled,
connected, and is operational, and that the service is correctly congured.
Technical Support
Please contact with your eld sales team for any technical inquiries
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