D-Link DWR-2101 User manual

Version 1.00 |
1/5/2021
User Manual
5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot
DWR-2101

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Preface
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About the Device............................................................... 1
Welcome Home, 5G.....................................................................2
Take Your Network With You...................................................2
Easy to Set Up ................................................................................2
System Requirements ....................................................... 3
Hardware Overview .......................................................... 4
Interface Buttons..........................................................................4
Interface Connectors...................................................................6
Setting Up Your Device..................................................... 7
Nano SIM Card Installation .......................................................7
Charging Your Device and Battery Management ........11
Charging Your Device.............................................................. 11
Powering Your Device............................................................. 12
Battery Management............................................................... 13
Connecting Devices......................................................... 14
Connecting via Wi-Fi................................................................ 14
Connecting via Ethernet......................................................... 15
Settings ............................................................................ 16
Contents ....................................................................................... 16
Enabling WPS.............................................................................. 17
Configure Your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Settings..............................18
Configure Your 5 GHz Wi-Fi Settings.................................. 19
Manage Connected Users ......................................................20
Manage Profiles..........................................................................21
Manage Data Usage.................................................................. 24
Enable Data Roaming............................................................... 24
Configure Your Network Settings .......................................25
Configure the Device SIM PIN...............................................26
Configure the Device Password........................................... 27
Configure the Device Language.......................................... 27
Configure the Date and Time Settings.............................. 28
Firmware Upgrades .................................................................. 28
Restore the Device .................................................................... 29
EZ-Five App...................................................................... 30
Download the EZ-Five App to configure your device .30
Homescreen..................................................................... 31
Applications................................................................................. 32
Connection Guide............................................................ 33
Connecting Your Devices Manually.................................... 33
Connecting Your Devices via WPS ......................................34
Power Saving................................................................... 35

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Setting the Screen Off Timer................................................. 35
Enabling Automatic Wi-Fi ShutDown................................ 36
SSID................................................................................... 37
Change the Visibility of the SSID Password..................... 37
Changing the SSID Network Name..................................... 37
Changing the SSID Password................................................ 38
Changing the SSID Security................................................... 38
SMS ................................................................................... 39
Viewing Your Messages .......................................................... 39
Deleting Your Messages ......................................................... 39
About................................................................................ 40
View the Device Information ................................................ 40
Accessing the Help Menu....................................................... 41
Internet Speed................................................................. 42
Running an Internet Speed Test.......................................... 42
Login to the Web-based User Interface......................... 43
Related Topics..................................................................... 43
Hotspot Homepage......................................................... 44
Settings Wizard ............................................................... 45
Accessing the Settings Wizard ............................................. 45
APN Settings .................................................................... 46
Configuring your APN Settings............................................ 46
SIM PIN Settings .............................................................. 47
Configuring your SIM Card Pin Lock Settings.................47
SIM Information .............................................................. 48
Viewing Your SIM Card Information...................................48
SSID Settings (2.4 G/5G) ................................................. 49
Changing Your SSID Settings................................................49
WPS Settings.................................................................... 50
Enabling WPS..............................................................................50
Connecting Devices via WPS................................................. 50
Connecting Devices via WPS PIN Method........................ 51
MAC Filter ........................................................................ 52
Adding a New MAC Filter .......................................................52
WWAN Settings ............................................................... 53
Enabling Roaming.....................................................................53
Configuring the IPv4 and IPv6 Settings for WWAN ......53
WWAN Statistics.............................................................. 54
Viewing WWAN Statistics .......................................................54
NAT Settings .................................................................... 55
Configuring the NAT Settings...............................................55
Enabling Port Forwarding ...................................................... 56
Firewall Settings.............................................................. 57
Enabling Firewall ....................................................................... 57

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View and Edit Firewall Entries............................................... 58
LAN Settings .................................................................... 59
Changing your LAN Settings................................................. 59
SMS ................................................................................... 60
Viewing Your Messages .......................................................... 60
Writing an SMS........................................................................... 60
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................... 61
Checking Your Firmware ........................................................ 61
Upgrading Your Firmware ..................................................... 61
Account Configuration ................................................... 62
Changing the Web UI Password .......................................... 62
Setting the Screen Off Timer................................................. 62
About................................................................................ 63
Accessing the About Page ..................................................... 63
Factory Reset ................................................................... 64
Factory Resetting the Device................................................ 64
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 65
Networking Basics........................................................... 66
Check your IP address.............................................................. 66
Statically Assign an IP address.............................................. 67
Technical Specifications ................................................. 69
Regulatory Information.................................................. 71

Section 1 – About the Device
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About the Device
Meet the DWR-2101, the world’s first 5G and Wi-Fi 6 harnessing mobile hotspot. Bring revolutionary 5G speeds into your home and unleash the
full power of Wi-Fi 6 for all your connected devices. The convenient size means you can share your connection anywhere; use it in a cafe to send e-
mails while your friend reads the news, or at the airport so you and your co-workers can work while waiting for your plane. Never go anywhere
without your Wi-Fi again.

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Welcome Home, 5G
Connect to a 5G network outside your home and distribute powerful Wi-Fi 6 inside your home. With 5G connectivity up to 1.6 Gbps and a built-in
Wi-Fi 6 hotspot offering combined speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (574 + 1200 Mbps), you’ll experience vastly increased download speeds, drastically
lowered latency, and massively reduced congestion throughout your home network. Wi-Fi 6 is built for device-dense data- intensive
environments, which means that the DWR-2101 is powerful enough to support smooth 4K video streaming, low-latency VR gaming, cloud storage,
multiple IoT devices, cell phones, tablets, and more – all at the same time.
Take Your Network With You
The DWR-2101 is designed to go where you go, and ready to work where you work. With support for up to 16 devices, a built-in Gigabit port, and
the latest 128-bit Wi-Fi security, you can be assured that your network is secure, encrypted and easily scalable. The rechargeable 5260 mAh
Lithium-ion battery allows you to stay connected for long periods of time, and it’s plug-and-play with no additional set up steps. Whether you’re
heading away for work, a family adventure or doing some solo traveling, the DWR-2101’s all day battery will keep you connected to the Internet.
Easy to Set Up
Getting online with the DWR-2101 is quick, easy, and convenient. Simply insert your 5G or 4G/LTE nano SIM card to set up your very own mobile
Wi-Fi network. The DWR-2101 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot gives you instant connectivity, all in a powerful yet portable device, that fits easily into
your bag or pocket.

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System Requirements
Network Requirements
A compatible Nano SIM card with mobile data service.
Subject to services and service terms available from
your carrier.
Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
system
Browser Requirements:
Internet Explorer 11 or later
Firefox 75 or later
Chrome 74 or later
Safari 10 or later
Microsoft Edge 44 or later
Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version
of Java installed.
Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

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Hardware Overview
Interface Buttons
# Connector Description
1 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on.

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# Connector Description
1 Reboot Button Short press this button to reboot device
Long press (over 3 seconds) this button to factory reset

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Interface Connectors
# Connector Description
1 Latch Use this latch to remove the back cover of the device to access
the SIM card and the battery.
2 LAN Port Gigabit RJ-45 port for data.
# Connector Description
1 Type-C Port Port to connect a Type-C USB cable for PC connections or for
charging.

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Setting Up Your Device
Nano SIM Card Installation
Note: The DWR-2101 is only compatible with Nano SIM cards.
1.
Make sure the DWR-2101 is powered off.
2.
Remove the battery cover on the back of the device by gently prying it up from the case
using the corner notch.

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3.
Insert the Nano SIM card into the Nano SIM card slot, following the orientation diagram
next to the slot for proper positioning.

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4.
Replace the back cover. Ensure that the back cover is aligned correctly.

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5.
Press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn on the device.
Note:AlwaysunplugandturnoffthedevicebeforeinstallingorremovingtheNanoSIMcard.NeverinsertorremovetheNanoSIMcard while the device is in
use.

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Charging Your Device and Battery Management
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using the Type-C USB cable included in your packaging.
Use the Type-C USB cable to connect your device directly to your computer.
Connect your Type-C USB cable to a Type-C 5 V / 2 A adapter (not included in the package) in order to charge it via an electrical outlet.
To charge your device:
1. Connect the Type-C USB cable to the power connector on the top of the DWR-2101.
2. Connect the other end of the Type-C USB cable to your computer, or connect it to a Type-C 5 V / 2 A power adapter to charge your device.
While the battery is charging, the battery charging icon will be displayed on the lock screen of the unit.

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Powering Your Device
Press the Power Button to power the device on or off.

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Battery Management
Your DWR
-2101 is equipped with a rechargeable battery. Use the Type-C USB cable
to recharge it, or use it to plug the dev
ice into a power source.
To remove the
battery, turn the device off, then remove the battery cover on the
back of the device by gently prying it up from the case using the corner notch. Then
unlock the white latch by sliding the latch switch up. Use the gap next to the
battery latch switch as leverage to gently pull the battery
out of its compartment.
Remember to slide the latch switch down to lock the battery back in place before
replacing the battery cover.
Note:Charge the battery only with a Type-C USBcable(included inthepackaging)and a Type-C 5 V / 2 Aadapter (not includedin the packaging).Improper
chargingmethodsofthedeviceandtheuseofanincompatiblechargermaycausedamagetoyourdeviceandvoid its warranty.

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Connecting Devices
Connecting via Wi-Fi
You can find your Wi-Fi Name and Password at any time through the device's interface.
1.
Swipe your finger on the prompt to unlock the DWR-2101.

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2.
Connect your device to one of the DWR-2101’s wireless networks. You can find the
networks and their passwords by tapping the SSID icon on the homepage.
3.
Tap the SSID password visible toggle to see the password.
Connecting via Ethernet
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DWR-2101 to your Ethernet capable device.