D-Link Version 1.2 Network Router User Manual


 
6D-Link DIR-457 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Switching Between 3G Modem Mode and Wi-Fi Router Mode
The DIR-457 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between 3G Modem mode and Wi-Fi Router
mode.
When the DIR-457 is in 3G modem mode, the device connected via the included USB cable maintains a direct 3G
Internet connection. Use the Connection Manager to congure the 3G connection sharing for additional wireless devices
when the DIR-457 is changed to Wi-Fi Router mode.
In Wi-Fi Router mode, the DIR-457 can share
the 3G Internet connection with multiple Wi-Fi
clients. Use DIR-457 to connect notebooks, game
consoles, smart phones and other wireless clients.