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Network Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients

• 10/100 Ethernet

Web-based Configuration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating

system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher

• Firefox 1.5 or higher

• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)

• Flock 0.7.14 or higher

• Opera 6.0 or higher

Windows

®

Users:

Make sure you have the latest version

of Java installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the

latest version.

CD Installation Wizard

Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista

®

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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• Faster Wireless Networking

- The DIR-412 provides up to 150Mbps* wireless connection with other

802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as

video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

• Compatible with 802.11g Devices

- The DIR-412 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard,

so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

• 3G Internet Connection Support

- Connect a 3G USB dongle to the DIR-412 to access 3G Internet

Services.

• Advanced Firewall Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

•

Content Filtering

- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or

Domain Name.

•

Filter Scheduling

- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a

duration of hours or minutes.

•

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions

- The DIR-412 can pass through VPN sessions.

It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP sessions, so users behind the

DIR-412 can securely access corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-412 lets you

control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from

your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n 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

conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Features

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WAN Mode/3G Router Mode Switch

Use this switch to change between

WAN mode and 3G Router mode.

Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power

adapter.

Reset

Pressing the Reset button restores the router to

its original factory default settings.

Ethernet Port

In WAN mode the Ethernet port is used to connect

to your WAN connection. In 3G mode the Ethernet

port is used to connect to your LAN connection.

Hardware Overview

Connections

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Internet LED

A solid green light indicates a

successful 3G connection. A solid

orange light indicates a 3G error, a

WAN failure, or a system failure. A

blinking green light indicates that the

WAN connection is enabled when the

Router is operating in WAN mode.

Power LED

Lights orange during bootup. Lights

green when router has booted

up. A solid green light indicates

a proper connection to the power

supply. If the LED blinks orange

the system has failed.

Hardware Overview

Top View

WPS Button

Press the WPS button for 1 second to

initiate the WPS process. The button will

flash blue while a WPS connection is being

established. The button will light blue for 300

seconds if a successful WPS connection

has been made.

3G USB Connection

Connect your 3G USB dongle to this

port if you want to use a 3G Internet

connection.

WLAN LED

A solid green light indicates that

the wireless segment is ready.

This LED blinks during wireless

data transmission.

Ethernet LED

A solid green light indicates that a link

has been established. This LED blinks

during

data transmission.

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Hardware Overview

Switching Between WAN Mode/3G Router Mode

The DIR-412 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between WAN mode and 3G router mode.

When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode, WAN connectivity is achieved via the DIR-412’s Ethernet port. In this

mode LAN clients need to access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412’s wireless connection. When the DIR-412 is operating in

WAN mode network connectivity is more resilient as Internet connectivity can be failed over to a backup 3G connection,

if the main WAN connection fails.

When the DIR-412 is in 3G router mode, LAN clients can access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412’s Ethernet connection,

as well as via the wireless connection.