Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description November 11, 2009 First Release...
Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-412 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. *The white version of the DIR-412 Wireless N Router will be used for all diagrams in this user manual.
Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: CD Installation Wizard • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista ® ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
• Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-412 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • 3G Internet Connection Support - Connect a 3G USB dongle to the DIR-412 to access 3G Internet Services.
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to In WAN mode the Ethernet port is used to connect its original factory default settings. to your WAN connection. In 3G mode the Ethernet port is used to connect to your LAN connection. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
The button will light blue for 300 This LED blinks during wireless WAN connection is enabled when the seconds if a successful WPS connection data transmission. Router is operating in WAN mode. has been made. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
The DIR-412 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between WAN mode and 3G router mode. When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode, WAN connectivity is achieved via the DIR-412’s Ethernet port. In this mode LAN clients need to access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412’s wireless connection. When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode network connectivity is more resilient as Internet connectivity can be failed over to a backup 3G connection, if the main WAN connection fails.
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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.
• If using the DIR-412 for the first time, please select the default mode as 3G Router to adjust your configuration. Move the toggle switch on the back of the router to the 3G Router mode position.
If you are using a 3G USB dongle to connect to the Internet, please follow the steps below: 1. Move the toggle switch to the 3G Router mode position and wait for the DIR-412 to reboot. 2. Insert your 3G USB dongle into the DIR-412’s 3G USB port.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless 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).
Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to “Manual Configuration (3G Mode)”. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Configure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router has finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Always-on reconnect mode. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. The default is 1500. Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the 3G connection. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to “Manual Configuration (WAN Mode)” on page . D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you will use on your WAN connection. If using the DIR-412 for the first time, leave the Skip 3G Configuration box unchecked. Check the Skip 3G Configuration box if you do not want to configure the router’s 3G connection.
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Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Russia PPTP (dual mode) and Russia PPPoE (dual mode) are specifically for Russian users. Please fill in the username and password given by Russia ISPs and click Next to continue. Other users may ignore these 2 settings. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Step 3 of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the following window appears: Configure the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection and click next to Continue. Click Connect to save your settings and reboot the router. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
3G Internet If enabling the WAN Failover feature, Connection: configure the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection. Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the WAN connection. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Reconnect Manual. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time: Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time: Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Enter the Server IP address provided by your Address: ISP (optional). User Name: Enter your L2TP user name. Password: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
(optional). Address: Username: Enter your PPTP username. Check the MPPE box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between the DIR-412 and PPTP server. Password: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). Enter your PPPoE user name. Check the MPPE User Name: box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between the DIR-412 and PPPoE server. Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
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MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
(WPS) and refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page . If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected Channel Selection: to allow the DIR-412 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-412. By default the channel is set to 6.
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In order for your wireless devices to connect to your router, you will need to manually enter the Wireless Network Name on each device. Refer to Section 4- Wireless security for more information regarding wireless security. Wireless Security: D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0. Device Name: Enter the Device name (set to “DIR-412” by default). Local Domain Name: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers.
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-412 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...
When you have finished configuring the above settings, check the boxes next to the DHCP Reservation entries you want to add to the DHCP Reservations List and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save your entries and activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-412 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
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The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Select a schedule for when the Port Forwarding Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-412. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.
This option allows you to select your connection type. Users can select “auto-detect” or choose the xDSL or cable networks if they know. Detected xDSL or This displays if xDSL or another type of frame relay network has been detected. The DIR-412 can detect the network and Other Frame Relay the user can confirm this.
<< to copy the MAC Address from the DHCP client. Schedule: Select a schedule for when the Network Filter will be enabled. The user can click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to configure a new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Enter the URLs that you want to allow or deny. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to configure the new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-412 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.
Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to configure the new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
This setting can be used to adjust the bandwidth of the wireless signal. The default setting is 20/40 MHz (Auto). Short Guard Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may Interval: create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Use the buttons to generate a new PIN or Reset the PIN to Default settings. Add Wireless Click the button to start the wizard that sets up the Station: WPA function. Please refer to Section 4-Wireless security “Add wireless device with WPA wizard” for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-412 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.
(Internet) host. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-412. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-412 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down menu. The DIR-412 will then synchronize it’s clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D-Link Internet time server immediatley.
Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the password associated with the account in the Verify Password field. Send Mail Now: Click the Send Mail Now button to send a test message from the Router to the specified e-mail address. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Reboot the Click to reboot the router. Device: Clear Language Click the Clear button to restore the device back to the Pack: English interface version and remove other languages installed for the system web pages. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
DDNS service provider. User Account: Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account This is to test if the DDNS account is valid for use. Testing: D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Add: Click Add to add your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-412. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log The user can click the button to “ link to log settings” Settings: and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-412 on the Internet, LAN and Wireless connections. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Sessions, the number of UDP Sessions, and the combined number TCP and UDP NAPT Sessions. NAPT Active Displays the IP address of the local application Sessions: and the TCP/UDP packets being sent by the source IP address for each NAPT Active Session. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-412 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key) •...
Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Network Setup Wizard button. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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The following window appears if you selected the option to manually create your own network key. Type a password that you would like to use for wireless security in the Wireless Security Password field. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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Pre-Shared Key field. If you manually specified a network key, the Wireless Security Password that you specified will display next to the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Setup window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
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• Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
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• Windows ® ® press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
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Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-412 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...
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WLAN and 3G 1XEV-DO, and recorded in the report. Interface Brand Name Model Name FCC ID 3G USB HUAWEI E220 QISE220 3G USB HUAWEI E169 QISE169 3G USB HUAWEI E180 QISE180 D-Link DIR-412 User Manual...