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D-Link DWR-M961 User Manual

D-Link DWR-M961
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LTE-A (CAT 6) / FIBRE
Wi-Fi AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router
DWR-M961
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D-Link DWR-M961 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device Type4G LTE Router
WAN Ports1
LAN Ports4
Wireless Speed300 Mbps
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz
Antenna TypeExternal
Antenna Count2
SecurityWPA/WPA2
SIM Card SlotYes
Wireless Standard802.11b/g/n

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Product Description

Detailed overview of the DWR-M961 LTE-A Wireless Broadband Router and its capabilities.

1.2 Product Features

Lists key features like Wi-Fi standards, ports, mobile network support, and advanced wireless functions.

1.3 Product Specifications

Technical details including model, hardware, interface, antenna, and wireless specifications.

Hardware Installation

2.1 Hardware Description

Details the physical components and layout of the DWR-M961 router.

2.1.1 Front LED

Explains the LEDs on the front panel of the DWR-M961 for status monitoring.

2.1.2 LED Indications

Provides a table detailing the function and state of each LED indicator on the router.

2.1.3 Rear Panel

Describes the physical connectors and ports located on the rear of the DWR-M961 router.

2.1.4 Bottom Panel

Details the SIM card slot and mounting features on the bottom of the DWR-M961.

2.1.5 Side Panel

Identifies the USB port, Reset button, and WPS button on the side of the DWR-M961.

Connecting to the Router

3.1 System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for setting up the DWR-M961.

3.2 Installing the Router

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting and powering on the DWR-M961 router.

Quick Installation Guide

4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration

Explains how to configure TCP/IP settings on a PC for router connection.

4.1.1 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

Guides users on setting a PC to automatically obtain an IP address via DHCP.

4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Manually

Instructs on manually setting IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for PC network configuration.

4.2 Web UI Setup Wizard

Guides users through the router's web interface setup wizard for initial configuration.

Configuring the Router

5.1 Home

Displays an overview of the router's connection status, including Internet and mobile network information.

5.1.1 Internet

Shows the status of IPv4, IPv6, and mobile network connections for Internet access.

5.1.2 DWR-M961

Provides information about the current LAN and Wi-Fi status of the DWR-M961.

5.1.3 Connected Clients

Lists the IP addresses and hostnames of all connected devices on the network.

5.2 Settings

Allows configuration of various network interfaces and functions, including WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN.

5.2.1 WAN

Configures Internet connection parameters for WAN interface, including DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and IPv6.

5.2.1.1 IPv4

Details the configuration options for the IPv4 WAN connection types: DHCP, Static IP, and PPPoE.

5.2.1.2 IPv6

Configures IPv6 network settings, supporting STATIC, AUTO, and 6RD origin types.

5.2.1.3 Status

Displays the current status of all configured WAN connections.

5.2.2 Mobile network

Configures settings for 3G or LTE mobile network connections.

5.2.2.1 Basic Settings

Sets up username, password, APN, and other parameters for mobile network connectivity.

5.2.2.2 PIN Manage

Manages SIM card PIN codes, including unlocking, modifying, and locking the PIN.

5.2.2.3 SMS

Allows management of SMS messages, including inbox, outbox, and sending messages.

5.2.2.4 USSD

Enables sending USSD commands to the network for service interactions.

5.2.3 Operation Mode

Configures the router's operating mode, such as Gateway, Bridge, or Wireless ISP.

5.2.4 Wi-Fi

Configures wireless network settings, including band, SSID, channel, and security.

5.2.4.1 Wi-Fi

Sets up the 2.4GHz wireless interface, including SSID, channel width, and mode.

5.2.4.2 Security

Configures wireless security settings like WPA/WPA2 encryption and pre-shared keys.

5.2.4.3 ACL

Manages Access Control List (ACL) for MAC filtering to control network access.

5.2.4.4 Site Survey

Scans for available wireless networks and allows connection to access points.

5.2.4.5 WPS

Configures WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for easy and secure client connection.

5.2.5 LAN

Configures local area network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP server.

5.2.5.1 IPv4

Sets up IPv4 parameters for the LAN interface, including IP address, DHCP range, and lease time.

5.2.5.2 Static DHCP

Allows reserving specific IP addresses for devices by binding MAC addresses.

5.2.5.3 IPv6

Manages IPv6 addressing and DHCPv6 server configuration for the LAN.

5.2.5.4 RADVD

Configures Router Advertisement Daemon (RADVD) for IPv6 stateless address configuration.

5.2.5.5 TUNNEL 6 over 4

Configures IPv6 tunneling over an IPv4 network.

5.2.6 VPN

Configures Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, supporting PPTP, L2TPv2, and L2TPv3.

5.2.6.1 PPTP

Sets up Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) VPN client parameters.

5.2.6.2 L2TPv2

Configures Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 2 (L2TPv2) VPN client settings.

5.2.6.3 L2TPv3

Configures Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3) for establishing VPN tunnels.

5.2.6.4 Status

Displays the connection status for PPTP, L2TPv2, and L2TPv3 VPN services.

5.2.7 USB

Manages USB storage devices connected to the router for file sharing.

5.2.7.1 Disk information

Shows disk information and available space for connected USB storage devices.

5.2.7.2 Account Management

Manages user accounts for Samba file sharing, including anonymous access.

5.2.7.3 Share Folder

Configures shared folders on connected USB storage devices for network access.

5.3 Features

Covers advanced router features like QoS, Firewall, Port Forwarding, URL Filter, Route, and Dynamic DNS.

5.3.1 QoS

Configures Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize network traffic based on various parameters.

5.3.2 Firewall

Manages firewall settings to protect the network from unauthorized access and threats.

5.3.2.1 Advanced

Configures advanced firewall features like DMZ, UPnP, and access control for LAN/WAN.

5.3.2.2 DoS

Configures Denial-of-Service (DoS) protection settings to mitigate network attacks.

5.3.2.3 IP Filtering

Filters network traffic based on IP addresses, protocols, and ports for IPv4 and IPv6.

5.3.2.4 Port Filtering

Filters network traffic based on port ranges and protocols for incoming and outgoing connections.

5.3.2.5 MAC Filtering

Controls network access by filtering devices based on their MAC addresses (blacklist/whitelist).

5.3.3 Port Forwarding

Configures port forwarding rules to allow external access to specific internal network services.

5.3.4 URL Filter

Filters web traffic by blocking or allowing access to specified URLs for LAN users.

5.3.5 Route

Manages default and static routes for directing network traffic efficiently.

5.3.5.1 Default Route

Selects the default WAN connection for gateway routing.

5.3.5.2 Static Route

Defines static routes with destination, gateway, and interface for specific network paths.

5.3.6 Dynamic DNS

Configures Dynamic DNS service to associate a hostname with a dynamic IP address for remote access.

5.4 Management

Manages router settings, including time, system log, system settings, statistics, TR069, and upgrades.

5.4.1 Time

Configures the router's time settings, including NTP server and time zone synchronization.

5.4.1.1 NTP Server

Sets up the router to synchronize its time with an NTP server for accurate timekeeping.

5.4.1.2 Auto Reboot

Schedules automatic reboots of the router at specified intervals.

5.4.2 System Log

Manages system logs, enabling logging of events and specifying a remote syslog server.

5.4.3 System Settings

Manages system-wide settings, including administrator credentials and device configuration backup/restore.

5.4.3.1 Administrator

Configures the router's administrator username and password for secure access.

5.4.3.2 System

Allows backing up, restoring, and resetting router settings to default configurations.

5.4.4 Statistics

Displays traffic and interface statistics for monitoring network usage and performance.

5.4.4.1 User Statistics

Shows total traffic statistics for each connected user and LTE traffic.

5.4.4.2 Interface Statistics

Provides packet counters for wireless and Ethernet network interfaces.

5.4.5 TR069

Configures the TR069 protocol for remote management and device configuration by an ACS.

5.4.6 Upgrade

Manages firmware updates for the router and its mobile module.

5.4.6.1 Firmware Upgrade

Installs new versions of the router's software and firmware.

5.4.6.2 LTE Fota Upgrade

Upgrades the firmware for the mobile module using FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air).

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