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D-Link DWR-922 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The D-Link 4G LTE Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can transfer

data, stream media, and send SMS messages. Simply insert your 3G / 4G SIM card, and share your 3G / 4G Internet connec-

tion through a secure 802.11n wireless network or using any of the four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports.

Keep your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DWR-922 utilizes dual-active firewalls (SPI and

NAT) to prevent potential attacks across the Internet, and includes MAC address filtering to control access to your network.

The 4G LTE Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromp-

tu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable.

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D-Link DWR-922 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front View

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Reset Button

Press this button with an unfolded paperclip and hold for ten seconds to reset the device.

2

WAN LED

Will be lit if an Internet connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.

3

LAN LEDs 1-4

Will be lit if an Ethernet connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.

4

WPS Button

Press this button to initiate a new WPS connection. See

Add Wireless Device with WPS

on page 18 for details.

5

Signal Strength LED

Will blink red if there is no SIM card / signal. Solid red/amber/green indicates the signal strength.

6

VoIP LED

Will be lit if a VoIP connection is active.

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3G LED

Will be lit if a 3G connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.

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4G LED

Will be lit if a 4G LTE connection is established, and will blink when data is being transferred.

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SMS LED

Will be solid green if the SMS inbox is full, or blinking if there is an unread new SMS message.

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WLAN LED

Will be lit if the wireless function is enabled, and will blink when wireless data is being transferred.

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D-Link DWR-922 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

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Ethernet LAN Ports

For connection to a network-enabled desktop or notebook computer.

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Ethernet WAN Port

For connection to a DSL/cable modem or router

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SIM Card Slot

Accepts a standard (U)SIM card for 3G/4G LTE connectivity.

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Power Connector

Connects to the included power adapter.

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Power Button

Turns the device on or off.

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Phone Port

For connection to a phone handset.

Back View

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D-Link DWR-922 User Manual

Section 2 - Installation

Before You Begin

Installation

This section will guide 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 an attic or garage.

1.

Ensure that your DWR-922 4G LTE Router is disconnected and powered off.

2.

Insert a standard (U)SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router as indicated by the SIM card logo next to the slot. The gold contacts

should face downwards.

Caution:

Always unplug/power down the router before installing or removing the SIM card. Never insert or remove the SIM card while the router

is in use.

3.

Insert your Internet/WAN network cable into the WAN port on the back of the router.

Note:

The 3G/4G connection can also be used as a backup WAN. Once a backup is configured, the router will automatically use 3G / 4G for the

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-922 4G LTE Router and an available Ethernet port on the network

adapter in the computer you will use to configure the router.

Note:

The DWR-922 4G LTE Router LAN Ports are Auto-MDI/MDIX, so both patch and crossover Ethernet cables can be used.

5.

If you have a telephone handset and wish to use the DWR-922 to make VoIP calls, connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to your handset and the

other end to the phone port on the back panel of the DWR-922.

Note:

Do not directly connect the DWR-922 to a telecommunication network or a building’s telephone socket.

6.

Connect the power adapter to the socket on the back panel of your DWR-922 4G LTE Router. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a

wall outlet or power strip and turn the device on.

a.

The Status LED will light up to indicate that power has been supplied to the router.

b.

The LEDs on the front panel will flash on and off as the DWR-922 4G LTE Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes.

c.

After a few moments, if a connection has been established, the following LEDs will turn solid green: Power, Status, WAN, WLAN, and any LAN

Port LEDs that are connected computers or other devices.

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Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The DWR-922 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. 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 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.

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 is 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.