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D-Link DIR-505 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the United States or other countries. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date March 29, 2012 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries...
D-Link DIR-505 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the United States or other countries. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date March 29, 2012 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries...
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...LEDs 6 Installation 7 Operation Modes 7 Router 8 Access Point Mode 9 Repeater Mode 10 Hot Spot Mode 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Manual Setup 13 Router/Access Point Mode 13 Repeater Mode 15 Wi-Fi Hot Spot Mode 17 Quick Router Setup for Mobile Device 19 ...Manual Configuration 45 Wireless Settings 45 Router Mode 45 Access Point Mode 47 Wireless Security 49 What is WEP 49 Configure WEP 50 Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal 51 Configure WPA Enterprise 52 Network Settings 53 Router Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 54 Media Server 55 Storage 56 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual...
...LEDs 6 Installation 7 Operation Modes 7 Router 8 Access Point Mode 9 Repeater Mode 10 Hot Spot Mode 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Manual Setup 13 Router/Access Point Mode 13 Repeater Mode 15 Wi-Fi Hot Spot Mode 17 Quick Router Setup for Mobile Device 19 ...Manual Configuration 45 Wireless Settings 45 Router Mode 45 Access Point Mode 47 Wireless Security 49 What is WEP 49 Configure WEP 50 Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal 51 Configure WPA Enterprise 52 Network Settings 53 Router Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 54 Media Server 55 Storage 56 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual...
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... 95 Status 96 Device Info 96 Logs 97 Statistics 98 Wireless 99 Help 100 Repeater Mode 101 Quick Setup Wizard 101 Quick Setup Wizard 103 Manual Configuration 105 Wireless Settings 105 Repeater Mode 106 LAN Setup 107 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual iii
... 95 Status 96 Device Info 96 Logs 97 Statistics 98 Wireless 99 Help 100 Repeater Mode 101 Quick Setup Wizard 101 Quick Setup Wizard 103 Manual Configuration 105 Wireless Settings 105 Repeater Mode 106 LAN Setup 107 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual iii
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... 122 Quick Setup Wizard 122 Setup 126 Wi-Fi Hot Spot Setup 126 Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal 128 Internet Settings 129 Wireless LAN Setup 130 Manual Wireless Settings 131 LAN Setup 132 Media Server 133 Storage 134 Storage 134 Advanced 135 MAC Address Filter 135 Advanced Wireless 136 Maintenance 137 Admin... 145 Windows® 7 146 WPA/WPA2 146 WPS 149 Windows Vista 153 WPA/WPA2 154 WPS/WCN 2.0 156 Windows® XP 157 WPA/WPA2 158 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual iv
... 122 Quick Setup Wizard 122 Setup 126 Wi-Fi Hot Spot Setup 126 Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal 128 Internet Settings 129 Wireless LAN Setup 130 Manual Wireless Settings 131 LAN Setup 132 Media Server 133 Storage 134 Storage 134 Advanced 135 MAC Address Filter 135 Advanced Wireless 136 Maintenance 137 Admin... 145 Windows® 7 146 WPA/WPA2 146 WPS 149 Windows Vista 153 WPA/WPA2 154 WPS/WCN 2.0 156 Windows® XP 157 WPA/WPA2 158 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual iv
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 160 Wireless Basics 164 What is Wireless 165 Tips 167 Networking Basics 168 Statically Assign an IP address 169 Technical Specifications 170 Contacting Technical Support 171 GPL Code Statement 172 Warranty 187 Registration 194 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual v
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 160 Wireless Basics 164 What is Wireless 165 Tips 167 Networking Basics 168 Statically Assign an IP address 169 Technical Specifications 170 Contacting Technical Support 171 GPL Code Statement 172 Warranty 187 Registration 194 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual v
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion Ethernet Cable Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 2 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/...
Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 2 Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/...
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... complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your network against outside intruders. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard , 802.11g and...
... complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your network against outside intruders. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard , 802.11g and...
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... and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-505 can pass through VPN sessions. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-505 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or...
... and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-505 can pass through VPN sessions. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-505 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or...
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D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 5 Both allows you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network. 2 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 3 Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 5 Both allows you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network. 2 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 3 Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 -
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LED Indicator Power/Status 1 Color Green Red Status Solid Green Blinking Green Light off Solid Red Light off Description The device is powered ON and operating properly The device is processing WPS The device is off During Power ON or system is defective The device is powered off D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LED Indicator Power/Status 1 Color Green Red Status Solid Green Blinking Green Light off Solid Red Light off Description The device is powered ON and operating properly The device is processing WPS The device is off During Power ON or system is defective The device is powered off D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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Operation Modes Depending on how you want to the AP. This section will help you use . Product Overview Installation Please configure the DIR-505 with your DIR-505 will explain the different operational modes you can use . The next few pages will determine which mode you figure out which setting works with a computer connected directly to use your setup. • Router/Access Point mode • Repeater Mode • Wi-Fi Hot Spot mode D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
Operation Modes Depending on how you want to the AP. This section will help you use . Product Overview Installation Please configure the DIR-505 with your DIR-505 will explain the different operational modes you can use . The next few pages will determine which mode you figure out which setting works with a computer connected directly to use your setup. • Router/Access Point mode • Repeater Mode • Wi-Fi Hot Spot mode D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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.... If wireless security is within range of the AP. In Router mode, multiple clients can connect to connect. Installation Router In the Router mode, the DIR-505 acts as the AP in order to the AP at the same time. Router Repeate DIR-505 DIR USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 8
.... If wireless security is within range of the AP. In Router mode, multiple clients can connect to connect. Installation Router In the Router mode, the DIR-505 acts as the AP in order to the AP at the same time. Router Repeate DIR-505 DIR USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 8
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Section 2 - Installation Access Point Mode In the Access Point mode, the DIR-505 acts as the AP in order to connect. If wireless security is within range of the AP. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect ... is enabled on the AP, the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP at the same time. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 9
Section 2 - Installation Access Point Mode In the Access Point mode, the DIR-505 acts as the AP in order to connect. If wireless security is within range of the AP. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect ... is enabled on the AP, the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP at the same time. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505 D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 9
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Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings. Section 2 - Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspo -505 DIR-505 USB Flash Drive US D D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 10 The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of another AP or wireless router. Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater Mode, the DIR-505 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other.
Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings. Section 2 - Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspo -505 DIR-505 USB Flash Drive US D D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 10 The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of another AP or wireless router. Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater Mode, the DIR-505 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other.
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... devices to your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a wireless network adapter for your DIR-505, move the switch to maintain a public IP address separately from your private IP address. Then, plug the DIR-505 into a wall outlet and verify that the power LED is lit. Installation Hot ...Fi Hot Spot Mode has NAT which allows an IP network to "Wi-Fi HotSpot Mode". Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode DIR-505 USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Additionally, it enhances private network security by limiting the access of external computers in the private IP network...
... devices to your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a wireless network adapter for your DIR-505, move the switch to maintain a public IP address separately from your private IP address. Then, plug the DIR-505 into a wall outlet and verify that the power LED is lit. Installation Hot ...Fi Hot Spot Mode has NAT which allows an IP network to "Wi-Fi HotSpot Mode". Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode DIR-505 USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Additionally, it enhances private network security by limiting the access of external computers in the private IP network...
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... the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. ... a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may limit the range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Keep...
... the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. ... a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may limit the range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Keep...
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... this cable into a wall outlet. Fi Name (SSID) : dlinka8fa Wi-Fi Password : akbdj19368 Wi- Router/AP Outlet Ethernet 2. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 54mm 90mm D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Configuration Note Web browser link: Web browser link: http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Default configuration Your configuration Username: "Admin" Password...
... this cable into a wall outlet. Fi Name (SSID) : dlinka8fa Wi-Fi Password : akbdj19368 Wi- Router/AP Outlet Ethernet 2. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 54mm 90mm D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Configuration Note Web browser link: Web browser link: http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Default configuration Your configuration Username: "Admin" Password...
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From your laptop or mobile device go to your second time type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 4. Once the setup is your wireless utility to the next step. 5. Please follow the on-screen instructions to the pre-wizard. If this is complete then proceed to display the available wireless networks and select the network that you created for internet access. Open a web browser. First time users will automatically be directed to complete the setup.
From your laptop or mobile device go to your second time type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 4. Once the setup is your wireless utility to the next step. 5. Please follow the on-screen instructions to the pre-wizard. If this is complete then proceed to display the available wireless networks and select the network that you created for internet access. Open a web browser. First time users will automatically be directed to complete the setup.
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Section 2 - D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 54mm 90mm D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Configuration Note Web browser link: Web browser link: http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Default configuration http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Your configuration Username: "Admin" Password: "" (leave... a web browser. If this is displayed on -screen instructions to continue. Move the switch to the pre-wizard. Then, plug the DIR-505 into a wall outlet and verify that is your second time type http://dlinkrouter in your companion card (ex: dlink-a8fa). Click Launch ...
Section 2 - D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 54mm 90mm D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Configuration Note Web browser link: Web browser link: http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Default configuration http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1 Your configuration Username: "Admin" Password: "" (leave... a web browser. If this is displayed on -screen instructions to continue. Move the switch to the pre-wizard. Then, plug the DIR-505 into a wall outlet and verify that is your second time type http://dlinkrouter in your companion card (ex: dlink-a8fa). Click Launch ...