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... to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual i Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date January 25, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Preface...
... to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual i Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date January 25, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Preface...
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... WPA 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-505L User Manual ii
... WPA 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-505L User Manual ii
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... Logs 97 Statistics 98 Wireless 99 Help 100 Repeater Mode 101 Quick Setup Wizard 101 Manual Configuration 103 Wi-Fi Setup 103 Repeater Mode 104 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual iii
... Logs 97 Statistics 98 Wireless 99 Help 100 Repeater Mode 101 Quick Setup Wizard 101 Manual Configuration 103 Wi-Fi Setup 103 Repeater Mode 104 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual iii
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...; 8 142 Windows® 7 144 WPA/WPA2 144 WPS 147 Windows Vista 151 WPA/WPA2 152 WPS/WCN 2.0 154 Windows® XP 155 WPA/WPA2 156 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual iv
...; 8 142 Windows® 7 144 WPA/WPA2 144 WPS 147 Windows Vista 151 WPA/WPA2 152 WPS/WCN 2.0 154 Windows® XP 155 WPA/WPA2 156 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual iv
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 158 Wireless Basics 162 What is Wireless 163 Tips 165 Networking Basics 166 Check your IP address 166 Windows® XP Users 166 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 166 Windows® 8 Users 166 Statically Assign an IP address 167 Windows® 8 Users 168 Technical Specifications 169 Contacting Technical Support 170 GPL Code Statement 171 Warranty 186 Registration 193 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual v
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 158 Wireless Basics 162 What is Wireless 163 Tips 165 Networking Basics 166 Check your IP address 166 Windows® XP Users 166 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 166 Windows® 8 Users 166 Statically Assign an IP address 167 Windows® 8 Users 168 Technical Specifications 169 Contacting Technical Support 170 GPL Code Statement 171 Warranty 186 Registration 193 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual v
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-505L SharePort Mobile Companion Ethernet Cable Wireless Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 1 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-505L SharePort Mobile Companion Ethernet Cable Wireless Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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... higher • Safari 5 or higher • Google Chrome 16 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
... higher • Safari 5 or higher • Google Chrome 16 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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...technology to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. TOTAL COVERAGE The DIR-505L delivers powerful 802.11n performance and increases the range of your wireless network by extending the range of your wireless coverage ...a better Internet experience. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of another AP or wireless router. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 3 TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to share ...
...technology to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. TOTAL COVERAGE The DIR-505L delivers powerful 802.11n performance and increases the range of your wireless network by extending the range of your wireless coverage ...a better Internet experience. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of another AP or wireless router. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 3 TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to share ...
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... MAC address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 4 Configure your company's server. Section 1 - The DIR-505L is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-505L lets you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g...filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-505L provides up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to 150Mbps* wireless connection...
... MAC address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 4 Configure your company's server. Section 1 - The DIR-505L is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-505L lets you control what information is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g...filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-505L provides up to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to 150Mbps* wireless connection...
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Section 1 - Both will allow you to share files with your local network. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds to restore the DIR-505L to its original factory default settings. 3 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect to a broadband modem or to a port supplying an Internet connection (I.E. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 5 a hotel) using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB thumb drive/external hard drive using an Ethernet cable.
Section 1 - Both will allow you to share files with your local network. 2 Reset Button Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds to restore the DIR-505L to its original factory default settings. 3 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect to a broadband modem or to a port supplying an Internet connection (I.E. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 5 a hotel) using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB thumb drive/external hard drive using an Ethernet cable.
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D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 6 The device is powered ON and operating properly. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 LED Indicator Power/Status Color Green Red Status Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Red Off Description The device is processing WPS. The device is off . During boot up or system is off . The device is defective.
D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 6 The device is powered ON and operating properly. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 LED Indicator Power/Status Color Green Red Status Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Red Off Description The device is processing WPS. The device is off . During boot up or system is off . The device is defective.
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Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DIR-505L will help you figure out which mode you can use . This section will determine which setting works with your setup. • Router mode • Access Point mode • Repeater mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot mode • Charger mode D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 7 Product Overview Installation The next few pages will explain the different operational modes you use . Section 1 -
Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DIR-505L will help you figure out which mode you can use . This section will determine which setting works with your setup. • Router mode • Access Point mode • Repeater mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot mode • Charger mode D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 7 Product Overview Installation The next few pages will explain the different operational modes you use . Section 1 -
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If the Internet connection is wireless, like in a hotel, refer to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source (using the SharePort™ feature. Router Rep DIR-505L USB Flash Drive *For SharePortTM usage D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 8 Section 2 - You can also share files with your devices wirelessly. Note: Use this mode if your wireless network by using Ethernet) and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your Internet connection requires an Ethernet connection. Installation Router Mode The DIR-505L connects to Hotspot Mode.
If the Internet connection is wireless, like in a hotel, refer to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source (using the SharePort™ feature. Router Rep DIR-505L USB Flash Drive *For SharePortTM usage D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 8 Section 2 - You can also share files with your devices wirelessly. Note: Use this mode if your wireless network by using Ethernet) and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your Internet connection requires an Ethernet connection. Installation Router Mode The DIR-505L connects to Hotspot Mode.
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...storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Plug the DIR-505L into your network. Note: You will need a router to the DIR-505L and access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505L D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 9 To share the Internet, use Router... or Hotspot mode. Installation Access Point Mode The DIR-505L can now connect to share ...
...storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Plug the DIR-505L into your network. Note: You will need a router to the DIR-505L and access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505L D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 9 To share the Internet, use Router... or Hotspot mode. Installation Access Point Mode The DIR-505L can now connect to share ...
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.... Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Repeater mode. Section 2 - Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi H -505L USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505L User Manual DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Dr 10 Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router... all use Router or Hotspot mode. Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DIR-505L increases the range of your wireless ...
.... Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Repeater mode. Section 2 - Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi H -505L USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505L User Manual DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Dr 10 Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router... all use Router or Hotspot mode. Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DIR-505L increases the range of your wireless ...
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Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Flash Drive Note: When configuring the DIR-505L in Hotspot mode, the default IP address to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your Internet connection is 192.168.100.1. ... web access. You can connect to access the Web UI is wireless. If the Internet connection requires an Ethernet cable, refer to multiple wireless devices. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 11 Installation Hotspot Mode The DIR-505L can also share files with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel.
Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Flash Drive Note: When configuring the DIR-505L in Hotspot mode, the default IP address to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your Internet connection is 192.168.100.1. ... web access. You can connect to access the Web UI is wireless. If the Internet connection requires an Ethernet cable, refer to multiple wireless devices. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 11 Installation Hotspot Mode The DIR-505L can also share files with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel.
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is as far away from your wireless devices as glass, steel, ... 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 12
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is as far away from your wireless devices as glass, steel, ... 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 12
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Then, enter the Wi-Fi password included on your card (akbdj1936). D-Link DIR-505L 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 ... cable into a wall outlet. Section 2 - Find an outlet close to "Router/AP Mode" and plug the DIR-505L into the Ethernet port of the DIR-505L. 3. Fi Name (SSID) : dlinka8fa Wi-Fi Password : akbdj19368 Wi- Verify that is displayed on your companion...
Then, enter the Wi-Fi password included on your card (akbdj1936). D-Link DIR-505L 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 ... cable into a wall outlet. Section 2 - Find an outlet close to "Router/AP Mode" and plug the DIR-505L into the Ethernet port of the DIR-505L. 3. Fi Name (SSID) : dlinka8fa Wi-Fi Password : akbdj19368 Wi- Verify that is displayed on your companion...
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... and select the network that you are using a Mac or tablet, type http:/dlinkrouter.local in the address bar if the wizard does not appear. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 4.
... and select the network that you are using a Mac or tablet, type http:/dlinkrouter.local in the address bar if the wizard does not appear. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 4.
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... LED has turned green. Installation Repeater Mode 1. First-time users will automatically be directed to complete the setup. D-Link DIR-505L 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...
... LED has turned green. Installation Repeater Mode 1. First-time users will automatically be directed to complete the setup. D-Link DIR-505L 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...
