A Guide For Customers Who Want To Set Up Their D-Link DWR-957X Router

D-Link DWR-957X Router Setup Guide - Easy Step-By-Step Instructions

This guide is for customers who want to set up their D-Link DWR-957X router for the first time.

Step 1: Access The Router Settings

  1. Open the web browser (eg, Chrome, Safari, or Edge).
  2. Type 10.0.0.2 into the address bar and press Enter.
  3. The Quick Setup Wizard will appear - this is where you'll configure your internet connection.
The Quick Setup tool is used to configure your internet connection.


Step 2: Choose Your Interface Type

  1. Choose which WAN interface you want to use:
    1. 3G/4G (using a SIM card)
    2. Ethernet WAN (using a fibre or DSL connection)
  2. Click Test.
    1. If successful, you'll see: ''Hardware interface connected properly.'' Click Next.
    2. If unsuccessful:
      1. For fibre: Ensure the internet cable is plugged into the blue WAN port.
      2. For LTE: Make sure your SIM card is correctly inserted.


Step 3: Connection Detection

The router will auto-detect your connection type:
  1. 3G/4G -> Uses DHCP mode.
  2. Fibre -> Uses either PPPoE or DHCP mode.
A green message will show which mode to use -> Select it and click Next.

Step 4: PPPoE Setup (Only If Required)

  1. If PPPoE is required:
    1. Enter your Username and Password provided by your ISP.
    2. The router will test if your account details are valid.
  2. If DHCP is detected, the router will automatically skip to Step 5.

Step 5: Wi-Fi Network Settings

Here you can set up your Wi-Fi names (SSID) and passwords:
  1. SSID 2.4GHz: The name of your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
  2. Preshare Key (2.4GHz): The password for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
  3. SSID 5GHz: The name of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
  4. Preshare Key (5GHz): The password for your 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
Options:
  1. Click Back to return to the previous step.
  2. Click Skip to skip to the Wi-Fi setup (not recommended).
  3. Click Next to continue.

Step 6: Router Login Credentials

Here you can update the login details for accessing your router settings at 10.0.0.2:
  1. Admin Name: Your chosen admin username.
  2. Admin Password: A secure password (no spaces allowed).
  3. Confirm Admin Password: Re-enter the password.
(Skipping this step is not recommended for security reasons.)

Step 7: Telkom VPN Lite (Optional)

  1. If required, enter your:
    1. Site Username
    2. Site Password (and confirm)
    3. Site LAN IP/Netmask

Step 8: Review And Apply Settings

  1. Review all your configuration details carefully.
  2. If everything looks correct, click Apply to save your settings.
  3. Use Back if you need to make changes.

Your D-Link DWR-957X router is now set up and ready to connect you to the internet.

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