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D-Link announced that it is now shipping the D-Link myPocket 3.5G HSDPA Router (DIR-457), which will allows users to connect to mobile broadband networks.

D-Link myPocket 3.5G HSDPA Router (DIR-457) is a mobile, pocket-sized router that offers download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. The size of this router along with its built-in rechargeable battery provides users with portable convenience. The DIR-457 is multifunctional that is it can be configured to work as a Wi-Fi Router or 3.5G Modem with the flip of a switch.

Keep your wireless network safe with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DIR-457U utilizes a built-in firewall to prevent potential attacks across the Internet. The DIR-457 myPocket 3.5G HSDPA Router will be available all across India at an estimated street price of Rs. 10,800 with 1 year warranty.

According to the company, D-Link myPocket Features:

# The D-Link myPocket 3.75G HSUPA Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband networks. Once connected, users can enjoy data transmission and media streaming on-the-go. Simply insert your UMTS/HSUPA SIM card, and share 3.75G Internet connection through a secure 802.11g wireless network.

# The D-Link myPocket 3.75G HSUPA Router can be configured to work as a Wi-Fi Router or 3.75G Modem with the flip of a switch. 3.75G connectivity can be shared with colleagues or family while travelling or at work.

# To Keep wireless network safe it comes with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. The DIR-457U utilizes a built-in firewall to prevent potential attacks across the Internet.

# The 3.75G HSUPA Router can be installed quickly and easily almost anywhere. This router is great for situations where an impromptu wireless network must be set up, or wherever conventional network access is unavailable.

Pricing and availability:

The DIR-457 myPocket 3.5G HSDPA Router will be available all across India at an estimated street price of Rs 10800 with 1 year warranty.

Tags: D-Link, DIR-457, Mobile Pocket Router

D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router,It’s like two routers in one. This Xtreme N® router operates on dual band Wi-Fi signals, making it easy to stream HD content while browsing the Internet without bogging down your network.

BENEFITS OF DUAL BAND

The D-Link® Xtreme N™ Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825) uses dual band technology to support 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless signals at the same time. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming High-Definition (HD) movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The DIR-825 is designed for users looking to get a true HD wireless connection that can handle multiple HD video streams throughout the house, while being backward compatible with existing 802.11g and 802.11a products.

SHAREPORT

D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more flexibility to your network. With SharePort technology, you can connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network storage for everyone to share*.

CONSERVES ENERGY

• Automatically powers down ports that have no link
• Budgets power output for different Ethernet cable lengths
• Includes wireless LAN scheduling, which can shut down your wireless network when not in use for further power savings
• Reduces energy consumption by using an Energy Star® qualified power adapter

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

• Complies with the European Union’s RoHS directive that restricts the use of certain hazardous materials
• Uses recyclable packaging to help reduce waste that goes into the environment

Firmware: 1.13NA

Date: 1/28/2010

Revision Info: ¤ Fixed: Correct HNAP issue.

¤ Fixed: DNS relay issue ( WAN Slowdown )

¤ Added: Advanced DNS descriptions

Download site:ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir825/Firmware/dir825_firmware_113NA.zip

Tags: DIR-825, Dual Band, Firmware, Gigabit Router

WPA is a more powerful security technology for Wi-Fi networks than WEP. It provides strong data protection by using encryption as well as strong access controls and user authentication. WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network’s privacy and enterprise security.Read More about WPA-PSK.

Step 1: Log into the web-based configuration by opening up a web browser and typing in the IP address of the D-Link DWL-2100AP access point (192.168.0.50).

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click on the Advanced tab and then click Encryption on the left hand side.

Step 4: Click on the WPA radio button and then click Apply.

Step 5: Select PSK and then enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Keep the Group Key Update Interval set to 1800.

Step 6: Click on the Apply button to save your settings.

Note: If you are configuring your access point from a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity as soon as you click Apply. You must enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same exact key as you entered on your access point.

Tags: DWL-2100AP, Security, WPA-PSK

WPA is a more powerful security technology for Wi-Fi networks than WEP. It provides strong data protection by using encryption as well as strong access controls and user authentication. WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network’s privacy and enterprise security.

There are two basic forms of WPA:

• WPA Enterprise (requires a Radius server)
• WPA Personal (also known as WPA-PSK)

Either can use TKIP or AES for encryption. Not all WPA hardware supports AES.

WPA-PSK is basically an authentication mechanism in which users provide some form of credentials to verify that they should be allowed access to a network. This requires a single password entered into each WLAN node (Access Points, Wireless Routers, client adapters, bridges). As long as the passwords match, a client will be granted access to a WLAN.

Encryption mechanisms used for WPA and WPA-PSK are the same. The only difference between the two is in WPA-PSK, authentication is reduced to a simple common password, instead of user-specific credentials.

The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) mode of WPA is considered vulnerable to the same risks as any other shared password system – dictionary attacks for example. Another issue may be key management difficulties such as removing a user once access has been granted where the key is shared among multiple users, not likely in a home environment.

Tags: PSK, WPA, WPA-PSK

This FAQ is for the DWL-2100AP and DWL-7100AP access points about DHCP Server Configure.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the access point in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click DHCP on the left side.

Note: If you are connecting to a router or a DHCP server, the DHCP server on the access point should be disabled.

Step 4: By default, DHCP Server is set to Disabled. To enable it, select Enabled using the drop-down list next to Function Enable/Disable. To disable it, select disabled using the drop-down list.

Step 5: Next to Starting IP Address enter the beginning IP address of your range. Next to Ending IP Address enter the ending IP address of your range. By default, the range is 100-199, meaning your clients will receive an IP address between 192.168.0.100 and 192.168.0.199.

Step 6: Enter a DNS server to assign to your clients. If you are behind a router or gateway, enter it´s IP address here.

Step 7: Select a lease time from the drop-down list.

Step 8: Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Tags: Access Point, DNS server, DWL-2100AP, IP address