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    32 Firmware Upgrade 33 DDNS 34 System Check 35 Schedules 36 Log Settings 37 Device Information 38 Log 39 Stats 40 Wireless Stats 40 Support 41 Wireless Security 42 What is WEP 42 Configure WEP 43 What is WPA 44 Configure WPA-PSK 45 Configure WPA (RADIUS 46 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual
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    50 Troubleshooting 52 Wireless Basics 54 What is Wireless 55 Tips 57 Wireless Modes 58 Networking Basics 59 Check your IP address 59 Statically Assign an IP address 60 Technical Specifications 61 Contacting Technical Support 63 Warranty 64 Registration 70 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 
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    with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator™ Version 6.0 and above (for configuration) * Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 
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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-451 User Manual 
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    OR DNS requests directed to the Gateway IP address. • Access Control • Allow Policy Based on Schedule & IP Address • Deny specific port ranges (8 Ranges Per Policy) D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 
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    management • Device Manager WIRELESS FEATURES • SuperG & Turbo (108 Mbps) modes • Wireless Security: • WEP 64/128 bit • WPA/WPA2 • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK • Channel Select • SSID Broadcast • TX Power Adjust • WMM • WCN *Available for future upgrade. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 
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    is used for your connection. Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports These ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. These are Auto MDI/MDIX ports. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 
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    transmission. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LEDs A solid light indicates a LED A blinking light indicates that the DIR-451 is ready. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual USB LED A blinking light indicates that the
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    the DIR-451 Mobile Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit. Note: The DIR-451 Mobile Router LAN Ports are "Auto-MDI/MDIX." This provides either patch or crossover Ethernet cable LAN Port access. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 10
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    and OFF as the DIR-451 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, WAN, WLAN, and LAN Port 1 (or your specific LAN Port connection). D-Link DIR-451 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-451 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-451 User Manual 13
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    3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard. Click Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 14
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click Next Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Click Next Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 15
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    WWAN user name, password, and server information. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Click Continue D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 16
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    Password for your UMTS connection. Retype Password: Enter your Password again for confirmation. Server Name: Enter the name of your network server (optional). Dial Number: The default is #777. This field should not be altered except when required by your service provider. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual
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    , 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-451 User Manual 18
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    , the SSID of the DIR-451 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-451 in order to connect to it. Please refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for information on setting up security and encryption. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 19
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    change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 20
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    the DHCP server on Server: your 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-451 User Manual 21
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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-451. 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-451 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 Broadband Router. Configure 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-451 User Manual 26
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    through the router to your VPN client. Enable L2TP Check this box to allow L2TP VPN traffic to pass Passthrough: through the router to your VPN client. Enable IPSec Check this box to allow IPSec VPN traffic to Passthrough: pass through the router to your VPN client. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 27
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    for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: High Service) for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual
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    not allow the DIR-451 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 streams: pass through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 29
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    (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-451. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-451 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 30
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    computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer's Time Settings. D-Link DIR-451 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-451 User Manual 32
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    Upgrade: 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-451 User Manual
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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-451 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-451 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-451 User Manual 36
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    Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Log Type: Check System Activity to enable logging. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 37
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    connection. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Wireless: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 38
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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-451 User Manual 39
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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-451 User Manual 40
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 41
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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-451 User Manual 42
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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-451 User Manual 43
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    on your wireless 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-451 User Manual 44
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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-451 User Manual 45
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    address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left 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-451 User Manual
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    using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 47
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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-451 User Manual 48
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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 wireless router. D-Link DIR-451 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-451 User Manual 50
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    . 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 wireless router. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 51
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-451. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We Link DIR-451 User Manual 52
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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-451 User Manual 53
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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-451 User Manual 54
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    D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. DLink delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 55
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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-451 User Manual 56
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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-451 User Manual 57
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    Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless 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-451 User Manual 58
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    . 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-451 User Manual 59
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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-451 User
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    (OFDM) Receiver Sensitivity • 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) • 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) • 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm) Wireless Operating Range • Indoors - up to 328 ft. (100 meters) • Outdoors- up to 1312 ft. (400 meters) Wireless Transmit Power 15dBm ± 2dBm D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 61
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    FCC LEDs • Power • Status • WAN • WLAN (Wireless Connection) • LAN (10/100) • USB * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 62
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    asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (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-451 User Manual 63
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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-451 User Manual 64
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    installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which DLink must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will Link DIR-451 User Manual 65
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    manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink Link does not cover: Products that, in D-Link's judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service Link DIR-451 User Manual 66
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    any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-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. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 67
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    a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 68
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    prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio 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-451 User Manual 69
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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 1.0 September 21, 2006 D-Link DIR-451 User Manual 70
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