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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 the power to your DIR-451 Mobile Router is not connected before performing the installation

steps below.

32-bit.PCMCIA.(UMTS.or.HSDPA).Card.Connection

Note: To preserve the life of your phone’s battery, it is recommended that you use your phone’s charging cradle when

connected to the DIR-451 Mobile Router.

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 (UMTS or HSDPA) 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-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.

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4. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your DIR-451 Mobile Router. Then plug the other

end of the power adapter into the wall outlet or power strip.

a. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate power has been applied.

b. Other LEDs will flash ON 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).

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link mobile router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the

operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls,

ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending

on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing

wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1

. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum

- each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices

so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2

. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet

(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead

of at an angle) for better reception.

3

. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on

range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through

drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water

(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4

. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that

generate RF noise.

5

. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as 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.

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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 (192.168.0.1).

Type

admin

for the username and leave the password

blank.

If you get a

Page.Cannot.be.Displayed

error, please

refer to the

Troubleshooting

section for assistance.

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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.

Click

Setup.Wizard

Click

Launch.Internet.Connection.

Setup.Wizard.

to begin.