D-Link DWR-923 User manual

DWR-923
4G Integrated Access Device
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GETTING TO KNOW THE DWR-923 ...............................2
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................ 2
1.2 Package Contents.................................................................... 3
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................. 3
1.4 Hardware Overview - Front Panel & LEDs............................... 4
1.5 Hardware Overview - Rear Panel ............................................ 5
1.6 Hardware Overview - Side Panel............................................. 5
2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................6
3. USER CONFIGURATION INTERFACE...............................7
3.1 Accessing the User Configuration Interface............................ 7
3.2 Interface Layout ...................................................................... 8
3.3 Using the User Configuration Interface .................................. 9
3.3.1 Home......................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Internet ................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................17
3.3.4 LAN.......................................................................................................26
3.3.5 Advanced..............................................................................................30
3.3.6 System..................................................................................................53
4. APPENDIX ..................................................................62
4.1 Connected PC IP Address Configuration ............................... 62

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1. Getting to know the DWR-923
1.1 Introduction
The DWR-923 is a 4G Integrated Access Device (IAD) that integrates a
range of methods for connecting to the Internet, allowing users to
access 4G mobile network services via a single device. Once connected,
you can easily share your network utilizing wireless Wi-Fi and wired
Ethernet interfaces. The advanced 4G technology provides much better
performance than traditional 3G networks.

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1.2 Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing the DWR-923. Before using the DWR-923,
please confirm that the packaging includes the following items and
accessories:
1. DWR-923 unit x 1
2. Ethernet cable x 1
3. Antenna x 2
4. RJ-11 cable
5. Swedish phone plug x1
6. Power adapter x 1
1.3 System Requirements
4G SIM card, with valid Internet service
A computer with a Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based
operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or above for configuration usage

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1.4 Hardware Overview - Front Panel & LEDs
LED
Status
Description
Power
Green
System on
Blinking Green
System booting
Blinking Yellow
Firmware upgrading
Red
Firmware upgrade error
4G
Off
No 4G signal received
Red
Low 4G signal strength
Yellow
Medium 4G signal strength
Green
High 4G signal strength
Internet
Red
Invalid Internet connection
Green
Valid Internet connection
Phone1/2
Red
Invalid VoIP server login
Green
Successful VoIP server login
Blinking Green
Off hook with successful VoIP server login
Off
VoIP service is not subscribed
3G
Off
No 3G signal received
Red
Low 3G signal strength
Yellow
Medium 3G signal strength
Green
High 3G signal strength
WLAN
Green
Local wireless network ready
Blinking Green
Data transmission over local wireless
network

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1.5 Hardware Overview - Rear Panel
Item
Name
Description
1
Phone ports
Connects to your phones for SIP VoIP
services
2
WAN port
N/A
3
LAN ports
Connects to your local network devices
such as PC and laptop
4
USB port
Optional external device connections
5
Power input port
Connects to the power adapter
6
Power button
Turns device on
1.6 Hardware Overview - Side Panel
Item
Name
Description
1
WPS button
Quick wireless connection with
other WPS supported devices
2
SIM card slot
4G or 3G SIM card connection
3
USB port
Optional external device
connection

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2. Installation
1. Insert the SIM card provided by your 4G mobile network operator.
2. Insert the antennas into the antenna
connectors on the DWR-923. Rotate the
connector end of the antenna to fasten it.
3. Insert the Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports on the rear
panel of the DWR-923. Insert the other end of this Ethernet cable
into the port of
the computer
that you will
use to
configure the
DWR-923.

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3. User Configuration Interface
3.1 Accessing the User Configuration Interface
The User Configuration Interface allows you to configure the DWR-923
using your web browser. Follow the procedures below to log in and
configure the settings:
1. Ensure that the computer you use for configuring the DWR-923
has the proper IP address settings for communicating with the
DWR-923. The default LAN network settings and IP address of the
DWR-923 are shown below:
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
Note: Set the IP address of this computer to obtain an IP
address automatically or assign an IP address from 192.168.0.100
to 192.168.0.254. The IP address range can be modified through
the User Configuration Interface, the default setting starts from
100. See Appendix - Connected PC IP Address Configuration for
detailed procedures for setting your IP address.
2. Open your web browser and type 192.168.0.1 in the address field:
3. An authentication screen appears. See the default username and
password below:
Username: admin
Password: (blank)
Note: There is no default
password. Please leave the
password field blank.

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3.2 Interface Layout
After logging in, the Home Screen appears. The User Configuration
Interface consists of three parts:
This part is the displayed content. In the Home page, basic system
status is displayed.
The menu bar of the User Configuration Interface. Click tabs to
access configuration pages of each function. Additional selections
will appear on the left hand side as you click the main tabs.
This part displays your Login status and provides links to refresh
the page and open the Help page.
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3.3 Using the User Configuration Interface
3.3.1 Home
The status page displays basic system Information including a summary
of the Internet, system, Wi-Fi, Local Area Network (LAN) and connected
VoIP phones.
Internet:
Network: Provides the current status of the interface used to access
the Internet.
Carrier: Provider name of your mobile network service.
Connection Time: Elapsed time the DWR-923 has been connected to
the Internet.
IP Address: The DWR-923’s Internet IP address.
Subnet Mask: The DWR-923’s Internet subnet mask.
DNS Server: IP address of the DNS server that the DWR-923 uses.
Gateway: The Internet gateway IP address.