D-Link DIR-514 – Wireless N300 3G Router with 3G/4G USB Adapter Support, Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode, WAN/LAN Port, USB 2.0 & VPN Passthrough
Overview:
• The D-Link DIR-514 is a Wireless N300 3G Router designed to share mobile broadband internet through a compatible 3G/4G LTE USB adapter or smartphone connection.
• It allows users to share mobile broadband with multiple PCs and wireless devices through a secure Wi-Fi network.
• The router supports Wireless N300 technology, providing improved wireless speed and range compared with older wireless standards.
• It supports Wi-Fi Hotspot mode, allowing users to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots in locations such as airports, hotels, and restaurants.
• The DIR-514 includes a 10/100 Ethernet WAN/LAN port and a USB 2.0 port for mobile broadband adapter connectivity.
• The product supports 3G auto-failover, allowing the router to switch automatically to mobile broadband when the fixed WAN link is lost.
Key Features:
• Wireless N300 3G Router.
• Supports compatible 3G/4G LTE USB adapters.
• Supports smartphone mobile broadband sharing.
• Wireless N300 technology.
• Wi-Fi Hotspot mode.
• 10/100 Ethernet WAN/LAN port.
• USB 2.0 port.
• Supports fixed line, 3G/4G LTE, and Wi-Fi Hotspot internet connections.
• Supports LTE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, EV-DO, and TD-SCDMA mobile networks.
• 3G auto-failover support.
• WPA / WPA2 wireless security.
• WPS PBC / PIN support.
• NAT firewall protection.
• MAC address filtering.
• Website filtering.
• Inbound and outbound filtering.
• L2TP / PPTP / IPsec VPN passthrough.
• PPTP / L2TP connection support.
• UPnP support.
• WMM support.
• Product status: Discontinued.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wireless N300 3G Router
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DIR-514
• Product Status: Discontinued
• Mobile Broadband Support: 3G / 4G LTE USB Adapter or Smartphone
• Compatible Mobile Networks: LTE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n/g/b
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Device Interfaces: 10/100 Ethernet WAN/LAN Port RJ45, USB 2.0 Port, Reset Button, WPS Button
• Wireless Security: WPA, WPA2, WPS PBC / PIN
• Firewall: NAT, MAC Address Filtering, Website Filtering, Inbound Filtering, Outbound Filtering
• VPN Support: L2TP / PPTP / IPsec VPN Passthrough, PPTP / L2TP Connection
• Advanced Features: 3G Auto-Failover, UPnP Support, WMM
• Internet Connection Types: Fixed Line, 3G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi Hotspot Internet
• LED Indicators: Power, Internet
Applications:
• Sharing 3G/4G USB modem internet through Wi-Fi.
• Temporary wireless network deployment in remote locations.
• Backup internet for fixed WAN connections.
• Public Wi-Fi hotspot connection sharing in hotels, airports, cafés, and restaurants.
• Mobile internet sharing for laptops, tablets, smartphones, and small office devices.
• Legacy mobile broadband applications where USB adapters or smartphone tethering are required.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended only for legacy 3G/4G USB adapter sharing applications.
• Suitable for old installations, temporary networks, travel use, and backup internet where a compatible USB adapter is already available.
• For new projects, Connect Gates recommends using newer 4G or 5G D-Link routers instead, especially where higher speed, stronger Wi-Fi, and better long-term support are required.