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    Website Filter 26 Firewall Settings 27 Advanced Wireless Settings 28 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Advanced Network Settings 29 Administrator Login Name 30 Administrator Password 30 Remote Management 30 Administrator Settings 30 Time Settings 31 System Settings 32 Firmware Upgrade 33 DDNS
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    is Wireless 57 Tips 59 Wireless Modes 60 Networking Basics 61 Check your IP address 61 Statically Assign an IP address 62 Technical Specifications 63 Contacting Technical Support 65 Warranty 66 GNU/Linux GPL 72 GNU General Public License 73 Registration 79 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 
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    Link DIR-450 Mobile Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-450 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • A compatible 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO
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    an Internet connection to check email and browse the web or share file. Maximize your investment in your mobile Internet access subscription by using this router as a fixed broadband Internet solution for the home instead of paying additional fees for cable or DSL. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 
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    to WLAN and/or LAN. Select type of filter - Allow list or Deny list 20 Entries. • DHCP Server • Set up as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN. • DNS Relay • WAN DNS Servers if available OR DNS requests directed to the Gateway IP address. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 
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    setting procedure • L2TP Pass Through • PPTP Pass Through • IPsec Pass Through CONFIGURATION & ADMINISTRATION • Web based interface • Web Based Configuration Wizard • Dynamic DNS • E-mail Reporting • Statistics • Firmware will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 
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    -bit PCMCIA card is used for your Internet connection. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. These ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. These are Auto MDI/MDIX ports. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 
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    indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual Internet (EVDO) LED A solid blue light indicates connection on the (EVDO) port. USB LED Insert a USB flash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the wireless settings. 
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    the DIR-450 Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit. Note: The DIR-450 Mobile Router LAN Ports are "Auto-MDI/MDIX." This provides either patch or crossover Ethernet cable LAN Port access. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 10
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    OFF as the DIR-450 Mobile Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes. c. When complete, the following LEDs will illuminate blue: Power, Status, Internet, WLAN, and LAN Port 1 (or your specific LAN Port connection). D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 11
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    ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 12
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    as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 13
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    Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 14
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    to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the ISP Card from the drop-down list and then click Username / Password Connection (WWAN). Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 15
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    - Configuration Enter your WWAN user name, password, and server information. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 16
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    your EVDO connection. Retype Password: E n t e r y o u r Pa s s w o r d a g a i n f o r confirmation. Server Name: Enter the name of your network server (optional). Dial Number: The default is *99***1#. This field should not be altered except when required by your service provider. D-Link DIR-450
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    Turbo - Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 18
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    , the SSID of the DIR-450 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-450 in order to connect to it. Please refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for information on setting up security and encryption. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 19
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    Local Domain Name: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 20
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    IP settings provided by the DIR-450. router. Uncheck to disable this function. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for Range: the DHCP server's IP assignment. Lease Time: The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual
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    : Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. You may select a computer from the drop-down menu and click
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    : Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. You may select a computer from the drop-down menu and click
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    through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-450. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule multiple ports or port ranges. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or ANY. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 24
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    can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the mobile router. Configure MAC in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click
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    to Domain: block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. Clear the List Click to remove all the entries. Below: D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 26
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    this box to allow PPTP VPN traffic to pass Passthrough: through the router. Enable L2TP Check this box to allow L2TP VPN traffic to pass Passthrough: through the router. Enable IPSec Check this box to allow IPSec VPN traffic to Passthrough: pass through the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 27
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    the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. WMM Function: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS (Quality of Service) for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. D-Link DIR-450
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    not allow the DIR-450 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the WAN port to be "pinged". Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass streams: through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 29
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    can make changes to the settings. User Login Name: Enter a new Login Name for the user account. User Password: Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you can only see the settings, but cannot change them. Remote Remote management allows the DIR-450 to be Management
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    Server and then enter a NTP server (IP address or URL). Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. You can also click Copy Your Computer's Time Settings to use the time from your computer. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 31
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    time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 32
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    : is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Browse: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 33
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    enable DDNS. Server Address: Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 34
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    reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 35
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    Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Day(s): Select a day, a range of days, or all week to include every day. Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 36
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    will send a copy of the router log to Now: the email address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Refer to page 39. Save Log File Click to save the router logs to your hard drive. to Local Hard Drive: Log Type: Check System Activity to enable logging. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 37
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    the router logs to a SysLog to Syslog Server. Server: Syslog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be IP Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 38
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    option. Enable Check this box if your SMTP server requires Authentication: authentication. Account Name: Enter your account for sending email. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Confirm Re-type the password associated with the account. Password: D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 39
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    the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. WAN: Displays the connection type, signal strength, and IP settings of the WWAN. Wireless: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption Type. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 40
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    Section 3 - Configuration First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Log D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 41
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    and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Wireless Stats The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 42
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 43
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    the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 44
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    devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 45
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    on your mobile router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 46
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    to Confirmed Passphrase. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 47
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    Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 48
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    on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 49
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 50
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    . Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the mobile router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 51
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 52
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    appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the mobile router. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 53
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    - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-450. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 54
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    to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 55
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    cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 56
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    , the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 57
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    ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 58
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    Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 59
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    an Access Point or mobile router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the mobile router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 60
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    your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DIR-450 User
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    . Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-450
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    Range 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Wireless Transmit Power 15dBm ± 2dBm External Antenna Type Single detachable reverse SMA Advanced Firewall Features • NAT with VPN Pass-through (Network Address Translation) • MAC Filtering • URL Filtering • Domain Blocking • Scheduling D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 63
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    • H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Weight 7.8 oz (0.22kg) Warranty 1 Year * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions . Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 64
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    and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 45-DLink (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 65
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    for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 66
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    will substantially conform to D-Link's then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable • The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will attempt to assist the dlink.com/. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 67
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    include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link Link DIR-450 User Manual 68
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    PERIOD SET FORTH Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright ©2007 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 70
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    interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 71
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    Software licenses can be found in the gpl.pdf file, other materials accompanying the software package, the documentation or corresponding source files available from http://support.dlink.com/GPL.asp. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 72
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    that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 73
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    of these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 74
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    for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 75
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    under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 76
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    present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 77
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    WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 78
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    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.2 May 1, 2007 D-Link DIR-450 User Manual 79
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