D-Link DWR-712 – 3G Wireless N150 Router with UMTS/HSUPA SIM Support, 4 LAN Ports, WAN Port, RJ11 Voice Support & VPN Passthrough
Overview:
• The D-Link DWR-712 is a 3G Wireless N150 Router designed to share a 3G mobile broadband connection with wired and wireless devices.
• It allows users to insert a UMTS/HSUPA SIM card and share internet through Wi-Fi or through the built-in Ethernet ports.
• The router supports wireless speeds up to 150Mbps with compatible 802.11n clients, making it suitable for basic internet browsing, email, light streaming, and mobile broadband sharing.
• It includes 4 × LAN RJ45 ports and 1 × WAN RJ45 port, allowing wired devices and optional fixed-line broadband connection.
• The DWR-712 supports GSM voice features through an RJ11 jack, allowing users to connect an analog phone for mobile calls over a GSM network.
• It also includes NAT/SPI firewall protection, WPA/WPA2 wireless security, L2TP/PPTP/IPSec VPN passthrough, SMS support, and LED indicators for WAN, LAN, WLAN, 2G, 3G, SMS, and signal status.
Key Features:
• 3G Wireless N150 Router.
• Supports UMTS / HSUPA SIM card mobile broadband.
• Shares 3G internet through Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
• Wireless speed up to 150Mbps with 802.11n clients.
• 4 × LAN RJ45 ports.
• 1 × WAN RJ45 port.
• 1 × external 3G antenna.
• RJ11 jack for analog phone connection.
• Supports GSM mobile voice calls.
• Supports SMS messaging.
• WPA / WPA2 wireless security.
• 64/128-bit WEP encryption.
• NAT and SPI firewall protection.
• L2TP / PPTP / IPSec VPN passthrough.
• Suitable for basic mobile internet sharing, temporary sites, travel, remote locations, and small office use.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: 3G Wireless N150 Router
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DWR-712
• Mobile Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA
• SIM Support: UMTS / HSUPA SIM Card
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b, compatible with IEEE 802.11n
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Wireless Speed: Up to 150Mbps with 802.11n clients
• 802.11g Data Rates: 6 / 9 / 11 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54Mbps
• 802.11b Data Rates: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps
• 3G Downlink Speed: Up to 21Mbps
• 3G Uplink Speed: Up to 5.76Mbps
• GSM / GPRS / EDGE Bands: 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
• UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA Bands: 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
• LAN Ports: 4 × RJ45 LAN Ports
• WAN Port: 1 × RJ45 WAN Port
• 3G Antenna: 1 × External 3G Antenna
• Voice Port: RJ11 Analog Phone Support
• Wireless Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
• Firewall: Network Address Translation NAT, Stateful Packet Inspection SPI
• VPN Passthrough: L2TP / PPTP / IPSec
• LED Indicators: WAN, LAN, WLAN, 2G, 3G, SMS, Signal
• Product Status: Discontinued
Applications:
• 3G internet sharing for homes and small offices.
• Temporary internet connection in remote locations.
• Backup mobile internet for basic network use.
• Travel, buses, trains, boats, and mobile work environments.
• Wired and wireless internet access for PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
• GSM voice calls using an analog phone through RJ11 connection.
• Secure remote connectivity using VPN passthrough.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended only for legacy 3G mobile broadband applications where 4G/5G is not required.
• Suitable for basic internet sharing, temporary setups, older SIM-based installations, and simple backup connectivity.
• For new projects, Connect Gates recommends using newer 4G or 5G D-Link models instead, especially where higher speed, stronger Wi-Fi, and better future support are required.