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D-Link DIR-450 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Device Interfaces

• LAN Ethernet Support

• 4 Ports 10/100 Mps switch

• Complies with IEEE 802.3u specification

• Supports Auto-Negotiation

• Supports Auto-MDI/MDIX

• Supports IEEE 802.3x Flow Control in Full Duplex mode

• 3G Module Slot

• Connecting an EVDO Notebook Adapter

Function support

• Network Address Translation

• Stateful Packet Inspection

• TCP Connection state & sequence number validation

• Virtual Server

• Virtual Server is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services.

• Port Triggering / Special Applications support

• Special Application is used to run applications that require multiple connections.

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MAC Address Filtering

• Apply 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.

Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview

• Access Control

• Allow Policy Based on Schedule

• Allow all WEB access OR Allow access to a specified list of domian names (40 Domains)

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Web base setup wizard

• Step by step 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 upgrade

• Current Time & Daylight savings adjustment

• Configuration Save & Restore

• Remote 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 1.0

* 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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D-Link DIR-450 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Connections

Pressing the Reset Button restores

the router to its original factory

default settings.

Receptor for the

Power Adapter.

These ports automatically sense

the cable type when connecting

to Ethernet-enabled computers.

These are Auto MDI/MDIX ports.

Internet (EVDO) Card Slot

Use this slot if a 32-bit PCMCIA

card is used for your Internet

connection.

USB

Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash

drive to configure the wireless

settings using WCN.

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D-Link DIR-450 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

LEDs

Internet (EVDO) LED

A solid blue light indicates

connection on the (EVDO)

port.

WLAN LED

A solid light indicates that the wireless

segment is ready. This LED blinks during

wireless data transmission.

Local Network LEDs

A solid light indicates a connection to an

Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.

This LED blinks during

data transmission.

Status LED

A blinking blue light indicates that

the DIR-450 is functioning properly.

Power LED

A solid light indicates a

proper connection to the

power supply.

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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D-Link DIR-450 User Manual

Section ± - Installation

Connect to your Network

Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the

router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

Note: Ensure that power to your DIR-450 Mobile Router is not connected before performing the installation

steps below.

32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) Card Connection

1. Attach the antenna.

a. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper.

b. Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit.

c. Once secured, position the antenna upward at its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal reception.

2. Insert your wireless 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) card into the Internet 32-bit PCMCIA Card Slot.

3. Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port 1 on the back panel of 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.