D-Link DWR-M960 User manual

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DWR-M960 user manual
1.1 Product Description............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Product Features.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Hardware Description........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.1 Front LED ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1.2 LED Indications............................................................................................................................................ 16
2.1.3 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.4 Bottom panel................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.1.5 Side Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 System Requirements........................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Installing the Router........................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................................ 26
4.1.1 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically .................................................................................................... 26
4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Manually........................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI............................................................................................................. 37
5.1 Home................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.1.1 Internet.......................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.1.2 DWR-M960.................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.3 Connected Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 44
5.2 Settings............................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2.1 WAN .............................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.1.1. IPv4 .................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.1.2. IPv6 .................................................................................................................................................. 49
5.2.1.3. Status ............................................................................................................................................... 51
5.2.2 Mobile network............................................................................................................................................. 52
5.2.2.1. Basic Settings...................................................................................................................................52
5.2.2.2. PIN Manage .....................................................................................................................................53
5.2.2.3. SMS.................................................................................................................................................. 53
◆ Inbox ...................................................................................................................................................... 53

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◆ OutBox ...................................................................................................................................................54
◆ SMS Settings .........................................................................................................................................54
◆ Send SMS.............................................................................................................................................. 54
5.2.2.4. USSD ............................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.3 Operation Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.4 Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.2.4.1. Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.2.4.2. Security ............................................................................................................................................ 58
5.2.4.3. ACL .................................................................................................................................................. 58
5.2.4.4. Site Survey.......................................................................................................................................59
5.2.4.5. WPS.................................................................................................................................................59
5.2.5 LAN................................................................................................................................................................ 61
5.2.5.1. IPv4 .................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.2.5.2. Static DHCP ..................................................................................................................................... 62
5.2.5.3. IPv6 .................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.2.5.4. RADVD.............................................................................................................................................63
5.2.5.5. TUNNEL 6 over 4.............................................................................................................................65
5.2.6 VPN................................................................................................................................................................ 65
5.2.6.1. PPTP................................................................................................................................................65
5.2.6.2. L2TPv2.............................................................................................................................................66
5.2.6.3. L2TPv3.............................................................................................................................................67
5.2.6.4. Status ............................................................................................................................................... 68
5.2.7 USB ............................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.2.7.1. Disk information................................................................................................................................68
5.2.7.2. Account Management ...................................................................................................................... 68
5.2.7.3. Share Folder.....................................................................................................................................69
5.3 Features.............................................................................................................................................. 70
5.3.1 QoS................................................................................................................................................................ 70
5.3.2 Firewall ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.3.2.1. Advanced ......................................................................................................................................... 72
5.3.2.2. Dos...................................................................................................................................................73
5.3.2.3. IP Filtering ........................................................................................................................................ 73
5.3.2.4. Port Filtering.....................................................................................................................................74
5.3.2.5. MAC Filtering.................................................................................................................................... 76
5.3.3 Port Forwarding........................................................................................................................................... 76

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5.3.4 URL Filter...................................................................................................................................................... 77
5.3.5 Route............................................................................................................................................................. 78
5.3.5.1. Default Route ................................................................................................................................... 78
5.3.5.2. Static Route...................................................................................................................................... 79
5.3.6 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................................................... 80
5.4 Management....................................................................................................................................... 81
5.4.1 Time............................................................................................................................................................... 81
5.4.1.1. NTP Server....................................................................................................................................... 81
5.4.1.2. Auto Reboot ..................................................................................................................................... 81
5.4.2 System Log .................................................................................................................................................. 82
5.4.3 System Settings........................................................................................................................................... 83
5.4.3.1. Administrator .................................................................................................................................... 83
5.4.3.2. System ............................................................................................................................................. 83
5.4.4 Statistics....................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.4.4.1. User Statistics ..................................................................................................................................85
5.4.4.2. Interface Statistics............................................................................................................................ 85
5.4.5 TR069............................................................................................................................................................ 85
5.4.6 Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
5.4.6.1. Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................................87
5.4.6.2. LTE Fota Upgrade............................................................................................................................87

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1.1 Product Description
DWR-M960 Wireless Broadband Router supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac standard, dual band, and Gigabit LAN
and WAN, thus providing the wireless speed of 867Mbps in the 5GHz frequency band and 300Mbps in
the 2.4GHz frequency band at the same time, which is 16 times faster than that of the traditional 11g access
point. With its outstanding stability of high-speed wireless transmission and enhanced reliability, the DWR-
M960 can provide users with excellent multimedia streaming through their mobile devices anywhere,anytime
in the home and office.
Chapter 1. Introduction

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1.2 Product Features
➢IEEE Compliant Wireless LAN and Wired LAN
◼Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual band [2.4G (300Mbps) and 5G (867Mbps)] wireless
◼Equipped with 4x 10/100/1000Mbps Fast Ethernet ports and 1x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN ethernet
port which supports auto MDI/MDI-X
➢Fixed Network Broadband Router
◼Supports WAN connection types: DHCP, static IP, PPPoE
◼Supports DDNS and DHCP Servers
➢Mobile network
◼Supports 3G and LTE technology
◼Supports auto and manual APN settings
◼Supports Fail-Over backup
➢Comprehensive Wireless Advanced Features
◼Supports AP /client / repeater mode
◼Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and wireless QoS to enhance the efficiency of multimedia
application
◼Supports multiple SSID
◼Supports TX and RX restrict
Secure Network Connection
◼Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
◼Support WEP/WPA/WPA2 wireless security encryption
◼Supports NAT firewall, IP / URL-based access control and MAC address filtering
➢Advanced Networking Function for Specific Application
◼Supports Bandwidth Control (QoS) based on different local IP addresses
◼Supports NTP, Port Forwarding, UPnP and DMZ for various networking applications
◼Supports USB storage(Samba)
➢Easy Installation and Management
◼Web-based UI and Quick Setup Wizard for easy configuration
◼Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site

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◼System status monitoring includes DHCP Client List and System Log

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1.3 Product Specifications
Product
DWR-M960
1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Hardware Specifications
Interface
WAN Port:
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
LAN Port:
4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (LAN1~4)
USB Port:
1 x USB 2.0, Type A, 5V 500mA
Antenna
Gain:
2x 5dBi 2.4g/5.8G external antenna
2x5dBi LTE external antenna
Button
1 x reset button
1 x WPS button
LED Indicators
POWR x 1
WAN x 1
LAN x 4
WLAN x 2
WPS x 1
USB x 1
LTE x 1
Material
Plastic
Dimensions (W x D x H)
200 x 128 x 33 mm (W x D x H)
Weight
322g
Power Requirement
12V DC, 1A
Power Consumption
10.6W
Wireless Interface Specifications
Standard
IEEE 802.11ac 5GHz
IEEE 802.11a/n 5GHz
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Frequency Band
Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Modulation Type
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM)
802.11a/g/n: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK)

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Data Rates
2.4GHz up to 300Mbps
5GHz up to 867Mbps
Channel
2.4GHz
FCC (America): 2.412~2.462GHz (11 Channels)
ETSI (Europe): 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels)
5GHz
5.180-5.240GHz, 5.745-5.825GHz (up to 9 channels)
*The actual channels in application will vary depending on the regulation
in different regions and countries.
Channel Width
802.11ac: 20/40/80MHz
802.11n: 20/40MHz
Max. RF Power / EIRP
2.4GHz: < 20dBm
5GHz: < 20dBm
Receive Sensitivity
2.4GHz
11b (11Mbps): -79dBm
11g (54Mbps): -68dBm
11n (20M) mode: -67dBm
11n (40M) mode: -64dBm
5GHz
11a: -74dBm
11n (20M) mode: -70dBm
11n (40M) mode: -67dBm
11ac (20M) mode: -67dBm
11ac (40M) mode: -61dBm
11ac (80M) mode: -57dBm
SSID
2.4GHz: 1 Root SSID and 4 Guest SSID
5GHz: 1 Root SSID and 4 Guest SSID
Wireless Management Features
Encryption Security
WEP
WPA/WPA2 personal mixed mode
Wireless Security
Wireless ACL MAC address filtering
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup )
2.4GHz wireless: 32

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Max. Supported Clients
5GHz wireless: 32
Wireless Extender
Supports repeater
Router Features
Internet Connection Type
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting the following Internet
accesses:
◼3G/LTE Mobile network
◼ETH Router mode
->DHCP
->Static IP
->PPPoE
Firewall
NAT firewall, SPI firewall
Built-in NAT server which supports Port Forwarding and DMZ
Built-in firewall with URL filtering, and MAC address filtering
LAN
Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution
Supports packet statistics
USB Sharing
Samba
3G&LTE
Supports 3G or LTE technology
Supports auto and manual APN settings
Supports Fail-Over backup
System Management
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
Remote management (WAN Access Control)
Supports UPnP, DDNS
SNTP synchronization
System log
Standards Conformance
IEEE Standards
IEEE 802.11n (2T2R, up to 300Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX

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Other Protocols and
Standards
TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP
Regulatory
CE, RoHS, WEEE
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0 ~ 40 degrees C
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C
Humidity
Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)

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Please follow the instructions below to connect the DWR-M960 to the existing network devices and your computers.
2.1 Hardware Description
Dimensions: 200 x 128 x 33 mm (W x D xH)
Diagram :
Figure 2-1
Chapter 2. HardwareInstallation

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Figure 2-2

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2.1.1 Front LED
The front LED provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-1-1 shows the front LED of the DWR-
M960.
Front LED
Figure 2-1-1 DWR-M960 Top View
2.1.2 LED Indications

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The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity, system power, LTE, USB
and WPS, and help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. Figure 2-3 and Table 2-1 show the LED indications
of the Wireless Router.

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LED
STATE
FUNCTION
POWER
On
Device power on
Off
Device power off
2.4G
On
The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is activated.
Flash
Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 2.4GHz.
Off
The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.
5.8G
On
The 5.8GHz Wi-Fi is activated.
Flash
Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 5.8GHz.
Off
The 5.8GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.
WPS
Flash
WPS is triggered
Off
WPS is connected or disable
LAN1-4
On
Link is established.
Flash
Packets are transmitting or receiving.
Off
LAN port is not connected.
WAN
On
Link is established.
Flash
Packets are transmitting or receiving.
Off
WAN port is not connected.
USB
On
USB connection is established.
Flash
Data is being transmitted.
Off
USB connection is not established.
On
LTE or 3G is connected
LTE
Off
LTE or 3G is not connected
Table 2-1 LED Indications
2.1.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides the physical connectors connected to the power adapter and any other network device.
Figure 2-4 shows the rear panel of the DWR-M960.

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Rear Panel
Figure 2-1-3 Rear Panel of the DWR-M960
Interface
Description
WPS
Press it will enable WPS functiont
Reset
Press the Reset button gently for 3 seconds and then release it. The system
restores to the factory default settings
WAN
Connect to the Cable/xDSL Modem or the Ethernet

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LAN1-4
Connect to the user’s PC or network devices
Power
Connect to the power adapter provided in the package
Table 2-2 Interface Indications
2.1.4 Bottom panel
The SIM Card slot of the DWR-M960 at the bottom shows the user how to install the LTE sim card. Figure 2-1-
4-1 shows the sim card slot of the DWR-M960.
Figure 2-1-4-1 sim card slot of the DWR-M960
The Wall hanging hole of the DWR-M960 at the bottom. Figure 2-1-4-2 shows how to install the router on the
wall.

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Figure 2-1-4-2 Wall hanging hole of the DWR-M960
2.1.5 Side Panel
The side panel provides the physical connectors connected to the USB device and provides the RESET and
WPS button. Figure 2-1-5 shows the side panel of the DWR-M960.

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Figure 2-1-5 side panel of the DWR-M960

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3.1 System Requirements
◼ Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernetconnection)
◼ One Cable/xDSL Modem that has an RJ45 connector (not necessary if the Router is connected
directly to the Ethernet.)
◼ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45connectors
◼ PC subscribers use Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10, MAC OS 9 or later, or Linux, UNIX
or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols
◼ The above PC is installed with a Web browser
1. The Router in the following instructions means DWR-M960.
2. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 7.0 or above to access theRouter.
3.2 Installing the Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service
successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that, please install the
Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
Step 1. Power off your PC, Cable/xDSL Modem and theRouter.
Chapter 3.Connecting to the Router