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...other countries. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries ...in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
...other countries. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries ...in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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...LEDs 6 Installation 7 Operation Modes 7 Router Mode 8 Access Point Mode 9 Repeater Mode 10 Hotspot Mode 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Manual Setup 13 Router/Access Point Mode 13 Repeater Mode 15 Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode 17 Quick Router Setup for Mobile Device 19 SharePort ...Manual Configuration 46 Wireless Settings 46 Router Mode 46 Access Point Mode 48 Wireless Security 50 What is 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...
...LEDs 6 Installation 7 Operation Modes 7 Router Mode 8 Access Point Mode 9 Repeater Mode 10 Hotspot Mode 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Manual Setup 13 Router/Access Point Mode 13 Repeater Mode 15 Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode 17 Quick Router Setup for Mobile Device 19 SharePort ...Manual Configuration 46 Wireless Settings 46 Router Mode 46 Access Point Mode 48 Wireless Security 50 What is 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...
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... System Check 94 Schedules 95 Status 96 Device Info 96 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
... System Check 94 Schedules 95 Status 96 Device Info 96 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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... Wi-Fi Hotspot 118 Quick Setup Wizard 118 Setup Wizard 122 Setup 124 Wi-Fi Hotspot Setup 124 Internet Settings 125 Manual Wireless Settings 126 Setup 127 Wireless LAN Setup 127 Manual Wireless Settings 128 LAN Setup 129 Media Server 130 Storage 131 Advanced Wireless 132 Maintenance 133 Admin 133 Time 134...; 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
... Wi-Fi Hotspot 118 Quick Setup Wizard 118 Setup Wizard 122 Setup 124 Wi-Fi Hotspot Setup 124 Internet Settings 125 Manual Wireless Settings 126 Setup 127 Wireless LAN Setup 127 Manual Wireless Settings 128 LAN Setup 129 Media Server 130 Storage 131 Advanced Wireless 132 Maintenance 133 Admin 133 Time 134...; 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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D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 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. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 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. Section 1 -
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D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Internet connection (Router mode) • A wireless-...
D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Internet connection (Router mode) • A wireless-...
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...that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The DIR-505L is a 802.11n-compliant device that delivers real world performance. Create a secure wireless network to use the best possible... Connect the DIR-505L router to provide the best wireless performance. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11 g/n wireless technology to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 3 Network ...
...that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The DIR-505L is a 802.11n-compliant device that delivers real world performance. Create a secure wireless network to use the best possible... Connect the DIR-505L router to provide the best wireless performance. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11 g/n wireless technology to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 3 Network ...
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...real-time audio. • Compatible with existing 802.11g, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-505L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind... scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * ...
...real-time audio. • Compatible with existing 802.11g, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-505L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind... scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB thumb drive/external hard drive using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 5 a hotel) using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. 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. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 12 3 1 USB Port Connect a USB thumb drive/external hard drive using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 5 a hotel) using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. 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. Section 1 -
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The device is off . During boot up or system is processing WPS. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 6 The device is defective. 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 off . The device is powered ON and operating properly. Section 1 -
The device is off . During boot up or system is processing WPS. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 6 The device is defective. 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 off . The device is powered ON and operating properly. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - This section will determine which mode you use 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 figure out which setting works with your DIR-505L will help you can use. Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use .
Section 1 - This section will determine which mode you use 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 figure out which setting works with your DIR-505L will help you can use. Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use .
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Router Rep DIR-505L USB Flash Drive *For SharePortTM usage D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 8 If the Internet connection is wireless, like in a hotel, refer to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source (using Ethernet) and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™ feature. Note: Use this mode if your devices wirelessly. You can also share files with your Internet connection requires an Ethernet connection. Section 2 - Installation Router Mode The DIR-505L connects to Hotspot Mode.
Router Rep DIR-505L USB Flash Drive *For SharePortTM usage D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 8 If the Internet connection is wireless, like in a hotel, refer to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source (using Ethernet) and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™ feature. Note: Use this mode if your devices wirelessly. You can also share files with your Internet connection requires an Ethernet connection. Section 2 - Installation Router Mode The DIR-505L connects to Hotspot Mode.
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... access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505L D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 9 Note that AP mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. To share the Internet, use Router or ... a router to the network. Wireless devices can connect to an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Access Point mode. Section 2 - Plug the...
... access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Access Point Mode Router DIR-505L D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 9 Note that AP mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. To share the Internet, use Router or ... a router to the network. Wireless devices can connect to an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Access Point mode. Section 2 - Plug the...
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Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi H -505L USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505L User Manual DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Dr 10 Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Repeater mode. Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DIR-505L increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other...
Router Repeater Mode Wi-Fi H -505L USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505L User Manual DIR-505L DIR-505L USB Dr 10 Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Repeater mode. Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DIR-505L increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other...
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You can connect 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. This will allow you to share that single connection to ... with other computers or devices on your Internet connection is 192.168.100.1. Section 2 - 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 Router Mode. If the Internet connection requires an Ethernet cable, refer to access...
You can connect 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. This will allow you to share that single connection to ... with other computers or devices on your Internet connection is 192.168.100.1. Section 2 - 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 Router Mode. If the Internet connection requires an Ethernet cable, refer to access...
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... the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 12 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the number of the direct line... between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways...
... the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 12 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the number of the direct line... between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways...
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... display the available wireless networks and select the Wi-Fi name that the power LED has turned green. 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 Username: "Admin...
... display the available wireless networks and select the Wi-Fi name that the power LED has turned green. 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 Username: "Admin...
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... that you are using a Mac or tablet, type http:/dlinkrouter.local in the address bar if the wizard does not appear. Section 2 - Open a web browser. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 14
... that you are using a Mac or tablet, type http:/dlinkrouter.local in the address bar if the wizard does not appear. Section 2 - Open a web browser. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual 14
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... a wall outlet and verify that the power LED has turned green. Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode 1. 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: "Admin" Password: "" (leave the...
... a wall outlet and verify that the power LED has turned green. Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode 1. 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: "Admin" Password: "" (leave the...