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D-Link DWR-730 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The D-Link DWR-730 HSPA+ Mobile Router is a palm sized 3G router, slim and small enough to carry in your pocket. It allows

you to access and share your 3G mobile Internet connection anywhere and anytime.

The DWR-730 functions as a Wi-Fi router allowing Wi-Fi capable devices like smart phones, portable gaming devices,

notebooks, or digital cameras access to 3G networks via a wireless connection. The DWR-730 can share its 3G connection

with up to six Wi-Fi clients. The built-in battery allows you to simply turn it on to provide devices with an instant connection

to the Internet.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front

Power Button

Reset Button

WiFi/WPS Button

Status LEDs

Indicator

Color

Solid

Blinking (Rapid)

Blinking (Slow)

SMS LED

Green

New incoming message

Inbox full

Signal LED

Purple

HSPA+ Network

Transmitting

Blue

WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA network

Transmitting

Green

GSM/GPRS network

Transmitting

Red

Sim error or no service

Amber

Roaming operator found, but service not

active

Transmitting

Battery LED

Blue

Battery fully charged

100% to 50% capacity

Green

Charging, 99% to 50% capacity

50% to 10% capacity

Red

Charging, 50% to 0% capacity

Less than 3% capacity

Less than 10% capacity

WiFi LED

Green

WiFi active

Transmitting

WPS active

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Hardware Overview

Back

Port/LED

Function

Micro USB Port

Connects to a PC or power adapter through the included USB cable.

MicroSD Slot

Accepts a MicroSD card.

Micro USB Port

MicroSD Slot

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Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The DWR-730 can be accessed using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in

mind, however, that the quantity, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the

range. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office. The key to maximizing

the wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce

your adapter’s range from 3 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters).

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be

almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it appears over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so that the signal can

travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall.

Materials such as glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete, and water can affect wireless performance. Large objects such as fish

tanks, mirrors, file cabinets, metal doors, and aluminum studs may also have a negative effect on range.

4. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones, make sure that the 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as

possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. In some cases, cordless phones, X-10 wireless devices, and

electronic equipment such as ceiling fans, fluorescent lights, and home security systems may dramatically degrade wireless

connectivity.

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Section 2 - Installation

1. Remove the back cover of the DWR-730, and remove the battery.

Product Setup

2. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down. Make sure that

you insert the SIM card in the right direction.

3. Replace the battery and the back cover.