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Version 1.00 |31/07/2018
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4G LTE Router
DWR-921
D-Link DWR-921 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 |31/07/2018 User Manual 4G LTE Router DWR-921 D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Regulations

    This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Web-based Configuration Utility ............14 Site Survey ..................... 30 Home ..................... 15 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..............31 LAN ......................32 Internet ....................15 DWR-921 ....................15 IPv4 ......................32 Connected Clients ................. 16 IPv6 ......................33 D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Traceroute ..................65 IP Filtering ..................50 TR069 ....................66 Port Filtering ..................51 Upgrade ....................67 Mac Filtering ..................52 Connecting to a Wireless Network ............68 Port Forwarding ..................53 Using Windows 10/8.1/8 ..............68 D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 6 Networking Basics ..................78 Using Windows Vista™ ................73 Check your IP address ................78 Using Windows® XP ................74 Statically Assign an IP address .............. 79 Troubleshooting ..................75 Technical Specifications ................80 Tips ......................77 D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    • QIG and Warranty Documentations • Cat5e Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWR-921 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • A compatible (U)SIM card with service. * •...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The DWR-921 4G LTE Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network is required, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable. The DWR-921 can even be installed in buses, trains, or boats, allowing passengers to access the Internet while commuting.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    For connection to a network device such as a desktop or notebook computer. WAN Ethernet Port For connection to a DSL/Cable modem or router Power Connector Connects to the included power adapter. Power Switch Turns the device on or off. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Side Panel

    Connect a USB Drive to share Media across the Network Reset Press and hold for 10 seconds while device is powered ON to reset device back to factory default settings Wireless Protected Setup. Connect Devices using WPS functionality Hardware Overview D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Flashing Blue: Device is looking for other WPS enabled devices OFF: Function disabled or Inactive Solid Blue: USB connected OFF: No USB drive Connected Solid Blue: Mobile connection Established but no Data transmitted OFF: Mobile connection not Established or SIM not attached D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Internet connection if the Ethernet WAN is not available. 4. Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DWR-921 4G LTE Router and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the router.

  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The DWR-921 can be accessed using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the quantity, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range of the wireless signal.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link mobile router using the web-based configuration utility Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.1.254 by default).

  • Page 15: Home

    The Home page allows you to view your Internet Connection info, as well as the view the connected devices. Internet On this page, you can view information about the Internet status of the DWR-921, including MAC Address, Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, IP Address, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server.

  • Page 16: Connected Clients

    Connected Clients This page shows the IP addresses and host names of all the PCs in your network D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Settings

    Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to connect. Most DSL modems Password Connection use this style of connection. See “PPPoE” on page 15 for information about how to configure this type of (PPPoE): connection. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Static Ip

    MTU: You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500. DNS 1: Enter the primary DNS server. DNS 2: Enter the secondary DNS server. Enable VLAN: Enter the VLAN ID value D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp Client)

    WAN Access Type: Dynamic IP (DHCP) MTU: You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for optimal performance. The default value is 1500. Enable VLAN: Enable or Disable VLAN (once enable VLAN ID should be entered). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Pppoe

    Service Name: Enter the Service Name (Default blank) MTU: Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit default 1492 Connection Type: Choose between 3 types: • Continuous (default) • Connect on Demand • Manal Enable VLAN: Enable or Disable VLAN (If enabled enter VLAN ID). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Ipv6

    You can config IPv6 in this page. It’s support 3 kinds of IPv6 origin types. IPv6 Static Origin Type: Current IPv6 Mode. IP Address: IPv6 WAN IP address. Default gateway: IPv6 Default Gateway Address. DNS: IPv6 DNS server Address. Enable MLD Proxy: Enable or Disable MLD Proxy (Multicast Listener Discovery). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Ipv6 Auto

    PD Enabled: Enable or Disable IPv6 WAN prefix delegation. Rapid-commit Enable Rapid Commit Switch. This allows for faster Enable: configuration between clients. DNS: IPv6 DNS Server Address. Enabled MLD Enable or Disable MLD proxy (Multicast Listener Proxy: Discovery). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Ipv6 6Rd

    DNS: IPv6 DNS server Address. Enable MLD Proxy: Enable or Disable MLD Proxy (Multicast Listener Discovery). Status On this page you will be able to view the Status of the Different WAN connections created as on page 12. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Mobile Network

    Dial Number: Enter the Dial number for your Mobile Operator. Aut Method: Choose between PAP and CHAP. Default is Auto Manual APN: Choose this option to use the APN entered. If not enabled Router will obtain required information form Mobile operator. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Operation Mode

    PCs in ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You can connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or static IP. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wi-Fi Settings

    (Channel 1, 6, and 11 is non- overlapped channels). Broadcast SSID: This option allows you to choose whether you want to hide your wireless name or broadcast your wireless name. If the invisible D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 27 WMM: If this option is selected, it will provide limited Quality of Service (QoS) features to Wireless devices. WMM prioritise traffic according to four categories: Voice, Video, Best effort and background applications. Associated Clients: This option will show you all the connected devices to the wireless D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wireless Security Mode

    Select between TKIP or AES. Suite: Management Protects against deauthentication packets from Frame malicious software but may reduce Wi-Fi Protection: performance. Pre-Shared key Choose between HEX and Passphrase. Format: Pre-Shared Key: Enter the desired Wi-Fi password. (Between 8-32 Characters). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Acl

    Wi-Fi. • Deny - Only the listed devices will be denied from connecting to the Wi-Fi. MAC Address: Enter the Wireless device Mac Address. Comment: Enter a description for the device to easily identify the rule. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Site Survey

    This will take you to the next page where you can enter the Wireless Password which will allow you to connect to the select Wireless network. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    STOP WSC: Click on this option to stop the Wi-Fi Simple Config (Mostly used on Linux based operating systems). Client PIN You can enter a custom pin code for device to Number: connect which is using WPS setup. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Lan

    Domain Name: Enter the name of this router or the Domain of your network. 802.1d Enable or Disable spanning Tree. This will switch Spanning Tree: off the port if a Loop is detected. (Might slow network down if enabled). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Ipv6

    Interface Name: If this option is selected, the router will serve as an IPv6 DHCP server and will assign IP’s automatically do devices connected to the router. Address Pool: Enter the address where the IPv6 server should start to hand out IP addresses as well the last one. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Radvd

    AdvDefaultLifetime: Enter the advertisement default life time. AdvDefaultPreference: Select from “high”, “medium” or “low” for the advertisement default preference. AdvSourceLLAddress: Enable or disable advertisement source link. UnicastOnly: Enable or disable unicast only. Prefix1 Enabled: Enable or disable prefix. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 35 AdvOnLinkFlag: Enable or disable advertisement on link flag. AdvAutonomousFlag: Enable or disable advertisement autonomous flag. AdvValidLifetime: Enter advertisement valid life time. AdvPreferredLifetime: Enter advertisement preferred life time. AdvRouterAddr: Enable or disable advertisement router address. If6to4: Enter the interface 6to4. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Tunnel 6 Over 4

    Tunnel 6 over 4 6over4 is an IPv6 transition mechanism meant to transmit IPv6 packets between dual-stack nodes on top of a multicast-enabled IPv4 network. On this page the option can be Enabled or Disabled. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Vpn

    Server: Enter Server IP Address or FQDN name. Username: Enter PPTP VPN Server Username. Password: Enter PPTP VPN Server Password. MTU: Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit default 1492. MPPE: Enable or Disable MPPE. MPPC: Enable or Disable MPPC. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 38: L2Tpv2

    L2TPv2 Enable: Enable or Disable the PPTP Connection. Server: Enter Server IP Address or FQDN name. Username: Enter PPTP VPN Server Username. Password: Enter PPTP VPN Server Password. MTU: Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit default 1492. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 39: L2Tpv3

    Enter the Remote Tunnel ID as per the L2TP Tunnel Id: server. Session Id: Enter the Session ID as per the L2TP server. Remote Enter the Remote Session ID as per the L2TP session Id: sever. MTU: Change the Maximum Transmission Unit (default 1488). D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Status

    Status On this page you will see the connection status of the VPN connections. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Usb

    The DWR-921 has a built-in USB port which can be connected to an external USB storage device for file sharing. Disk Information This page will show information about the USB drive connected. Partition: This will show information regarding the partition of the USB drive.

  • Page 42: Account Management

    Here an account can be created for additional users to access file on the shared USB drive. User Name: Enter a Username. Password: Enter a Password for the specified Username. Confirm Password: Confirm the Password entered for the specified Username. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Account Table

    Account Table This will show all accounts configured for USB shares. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Share Folder

    Share Folder This page used for add/delete share folder. Current Share Folder Table D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Features

    Check this box to enable Automatic speed control. Downlink Speed: Manual Downlink Enter the Download limit. Speed: Name: Enter a Name for this rule. QoS Type: Choose between six QoS types: • IPv4 – Specify IPv4 address or range and service ports. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Mode: Choose between two options for the rule: • Guaranteed Minimum Bandwidth • Restricted Maximum Bandwidth Uplink Bandwidth: Enter the Upload speed limit in Kbps. Downlink Enter the Download speed limit in Kbps. Bandwidth: Remark DSCP: Enter the DSCP remark rule number 0-63. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Comment: Enter a comment for this rule. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Firewall

    Enable or Disable this option to allow or block through on VPN PPTP connections to pass through the device. connection: Enable L2TP pass Enable or Disable this option to allow or block through on VPN L2TP connections to pass through the device. connection: D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Ddos

    DDOS A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ip Filtering

    Local IPv6 Address: Enter the local IPv6 address of the device. Protocol: Select between TCP, UDP or Both. Comment: Add a comment to Identify the rule. IP Filtering Table This table will show a summary of any IP filtering rules added. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Port Filtering

    Port Range: Enter the Port number or port rage to be opened when device request for port. Protocol: Choose between TCP, UDP or Both. Hop: Add a comment to identify the rule. Port Filtering Table This table will show a summary of all Port Filtering rules created. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Mac Filtering

    MAC addresses. MAC Address: Enter the device MAC address. Comment: Add a comment to the MAC filtering rule. Interface: WAN interface for the rule. Mac Filtering Table This table will show all configured Mac Filtering Rules. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Port Forwarding

    Remote Port Start: Enter the remote Port start. Remote Port End: Enter the remote Port end. Comment: Enter a Comment for the rule. Current Port Forwarding Table This table will show all configured Port Forwarding rules. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Url Filtering

    URL Filtering This section will allow the router to block certain web sites (DWR-921 can’t block URL that starts with “https://”.) Enable URL Enable or Disable URL filtering. Filtering: Deny URL Address Enter the Website URL which needs to be blocked.

  • Page 55: Route

    This menu shows you the current default route and static route. Static Route reduces route selection problems and corresponding data overload and accelerates data packet forwarding. Default Route This option shows the current configured internet connections which the internet passes through D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Static Route

    Subnet Mask: Enter the Destination Subnet Mask. Gateway: Enter the Network gateway Address. Metric: Enter the routing metric. Interface: Select the interface for the routing to pass through. Static Route Table The table will show all static routes configured. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS The DWR-921 supports Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS). The dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains and allows access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. Click a hyperlinked URL in the form of hostname.dyndns.org and allow remote access to a host.

  • Page 58: Management

    Time NTP Server This section is to modify the DWR-921-time server settings so that the router can stay up to date for rules such as Schedules. Current Time: This is the current time of the router. You can manually change the values.

  • Page 59: Auto Reboot

    Auto Reboot This feature can do the Reboot automatically at a specified time. Please note: “Auto Reboot” depend on the “NTP Server”, you have to enable the 'NTP Server' when using this feature. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 60: System Log

    System All: Display all log files. Wireless: Enable log for Wireless activity. DoS: Enable log for DoS activity. Enable Remote Enable or Disable remote logging. Log: Log Server IP Enter remote Syslog server IP address. Address: D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 61: System Settings

    • ADMIN – Administrator level settings • USER – Can view certain settings User Name: Create a new User Name. New Password: Create a new password for the User Name. Confirmed Confirm for the User Name. Password: D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 62: System

    Save Settings Save router settings to Local PC. to File: Load Settings Upload Save settings from Local PC. from File: Reset Settings Restore device back to factory to Default: settings. Reboot the Reboot the router. device: D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Statistics

    Statistics User Statistics This page shows each user's total traffic statistics and LTE traffic statistics. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Interface Statistics

    Interface Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Ping This page gives you various diagnostics about ping for IP connection. Traceroute This page gives you various diagnostics about traceroute for IP connection. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Tr069

    Periodic inform interval. Interval: User Name: Username used for ACS connection to TR069. Password: Password used for ACS connection to TR069. Path: Connection request path. Port: Connection port. Certificate Upload CA certificate if required by ACS server. Management: D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Upgrade

    You install new version of the router’s software using this page. From time to time, we may release new versions of the Router's firmware. Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes the current problems. On this page, you can check the firmware version and upgrade firmware. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    “site survey “option similar to the Windows 10/8.1/8 utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of the bubble to access the utility. You can also click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 69 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to 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 “Networking Basics” for more information. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Using Windows 7

    If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of the bubble to access the utility. You can also click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Networking Basics” on page 80 for more information. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Using Windows Vista

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Networking Basics” on page 80 for more information. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Using Windows® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Networking Basics” for more information. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.254 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 76 4. Close your web browser (if open) and open it. Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management.

  • Page 77: Tips

    Don’t let you unauthorized users connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to “Wireless Settings” for detailed information on how to set up wireless security. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 79: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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 DWR-921 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    • 802.11a/g/n: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM) • POWER • 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK) • WAN • WEP • LAN 1-4 • WPA/WPA2 personal mixed mode • WI-FI • WPS • USB • LTE D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWR-921 User Manual...

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