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