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...; USB Cable • Quick Install Guide Minimum Requirements7 Computer with: • Window 7®5,Windows Vista®5 or Windows® XP SP25, Mac OS X (v10.7) • Internet Explorer® 7, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome or Safari 4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • Network Interface Card Power Input: • Compatible with USB Power Adapter, 5V/1A minimum (Adapter Not Included) For Internet Access: • Router/AP Mode: Requires an Ethernet wired cable with Internet connectivity •...
...; USB Cable • Quick Install Guide Minimum Requirements7 Computer with: • Window 7®5,Windows Vista®5 or Windows® XP SP25, Mac OS X (v10.7) • Internet Explorer® 7, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome or Safari 4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • Network Interface Card Power Input: • Compatible with USB Power Adapter, 5V/1A minimum (Adapter Not Included) For Internet Access: • Router/AP Mode: Requires an Ethernet wired cable with Internet connectivity •...
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... upgrading firmware. DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings SharePort™ Connect a USB storage device or charge your Internet cable in here Power Switch Mini USB Power Input for Charging Pivoting Stand USB LED Ethernet LED Wi-Fi LED Power/ Charging LED SharePortTM Mobile App Movie File Types Music File Types Photo File Types Other File Types .mp4 and .mov .mp3 and .wav .jpg, .bmp, .gif and .png .doc, .docx, .pps, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf...
... upgrading firmware. DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings SharePort™ Connect a USB storage device or charge your Internet cable in here Power Switch Mini USB Power Input for Charging Pivoting Stand USB LED Ethernet LED Wi-Fi LED Power/ Charging LED SharePortTM Mobile App Movie File Types Music File Types Photo File Types Other File Types .mp4 and .mov .mp3 and .wav .jpg, .bmp, .gif and .png .doc, .docx, .pps, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf...
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... Wireless Settings 33 Wireless Network Setup Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Configuration 36 Network Settings 41 Media Server 42 Storage 43 SharePort™ Mobile App (iOS, Android 44 Advanced 47 Virtual Server 47 Application Rules 48 MAC Address Filter 49 URL Filter 50 Outbound Filter 51 Inbound Filter 52 SNMP 53 Routing 54 Guest Zone 55 Advanced Wireless 56 Advanced Network 57 Tools 58 Admin Settings 58 Time 59 SysLog 60 E-mail Settings 61 System 62 Firmware Upgrade 63 Dynamic DNS 64 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual...
... Wireless Settings 33 Wireless Network Setup Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Configuration 36 Network Settings 41 Media Server 42 Storage 43 SharePort™ Mobile App (iOS, Android 44 Advanced 47 Virtual Server 47 Application Rules 48 MAC Address Filter 49 URL Filter 50 Outbound Filter 51 Inbound Filter 52 SNMP 53 Routing 54 Guest Zone 55 Advanced Wireless 56 Advanced Network 57 Tools 58 Admin Settings 58 Time 59 SysLog 60 E-mail Settings 61 System 62 Firmware Upgrade 63 Dynamic DNS 64 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual...
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Table of Contents System Check 65 Schedules 66 Status 67 Device Info 67 Log 68 Statistics 69 Wireless 70 Help 71 Connecting a Wireless Client 72 WPS Button 72 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 73 Windows® 7 74 WPA/WPA2 74 WPS 77 Windows Vista 81 WPA/WPA2 82 WPS/WCN 2.0 84 Windows® XP 85 WPA/WPA2 86 Networking Basics 96 Assign a Static IP address 97 Technical Specifications 98 GPL Code Statement 99 Warranty 114 Registration 122 Troubleshooting 88 Wireless Basics 92 What is Wireless 93 Tips...95 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual iii
Table of Contents System Check 65 Schedules 66 Status 67 Device Info 67 Log 68 Statistics 69 Wireless 70 Help 71 Connecting a Wireless Client 72 WPS Button 72 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 73 Windows® 7 74 WPA/WPA2 74 WPS 77 Windows Vista 81 WPA/WPA2 82 WPS/WCN 2.0 84 Windows® XP 85 WPA/WPA2 86 Networking Basics 96 Assign a Static IP address 97 Technical Specifications 98 GPL Code Statement 99 Warranty 114 Registration 122 Troubleshooting 88 Wireless Basics 92 What is Wireless 93 Tips...95 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual iii
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... wireless performance. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR-506L router supports all of Service (QoS) engine that you create a secure wireless network to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Support for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the DIR-506L router to prevent unauthorized access, be able to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your home. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual...
... wireless performance. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR-506L router supports all of Service (QoS) engine that you create a secure wireless network to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Support for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the DIR-506L router to prevent unauthorized access, be able to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your home. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual...
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... be active on Media Access Control (MAC) address and website address. • Filter Scheduling - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 4 It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-506L can pass through VPN sessions. Easily applied content...
... be active on Media Access Control (MAC) address and website address. • Filter Scheduling - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 4 It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-506L can pass through VPN sessions. Easily applied content...
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...Reset button restores the DIR-506L to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Connect a USB flash drive to its original factory default settings. Both allow you to connect securely and automatically. Product Overview 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 Power LED 2 WPS Button 3 Reset Button 4 USB Port 5 USB LED Indicator Flashing green Solid Green Solid Amber Solid Red Flashing Red Off Charging Not Charging High Battery Capacity Battery full charged when device on Data packet transferred via Ethernet...
...Reset button restores the DIR-506L to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Connect a USB flash drive to its original factory default settings. Both allow you to connect securely and automatically. Product Overview 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 Power LED 2 WPS Button 3 Reset Button 4 USB Port 5 USB LED Indicator Flashing green Solid Green Solid Amber Solid Red Flashing Red Off Charging Not Charging High Battery Capacity Battery full charged when device on Data packet transferred via Ethernet...
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... device, launch your wireless utility and connect to the on your computer. Connect the USB cable to the DIR-506L and then connect to a USB port on position and wait until the power SharePort LED turns green. 3. Make sure the battery is left blank (no security). The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. Push the power button...
... device, launch your wireless utility and connect to the on your computer. Connect the USB cable to the DIR-506L and then connect to a USB port on position and wait until the power SharePort LED turns green. 3. Make sure the battery is left blank (no security). The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. Push the power button...
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...). If you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to manually configure your web browser. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you may install the SharePort Mobile app to configure, open your settings, skip to pages 43-46 for the user name and leave the password field empty. To access the DIR-506L to your DIR-506L. By default, the password is blank. 8. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Section...
...). If you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to manually configure your web browser. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you may install the SharePort Mobile app to configure, open your settings, skip to pages 43-46 for the user name and leave the password field empty. To access the DIR-506L to your DIR-506L. By default, the password is blank. 8. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Section...
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Enter your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 Scan the code below using the barcode scanner App (e.g. Please make sure you have the app, search QRS Mobile from your iOS or Android device. Use the following information to connect to your Wi-Fi password. 3. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup 1. You may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to the...
Enter your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 Scan the code below using the barcode scanner App (e.g. Please make sure you have the app, search QRS Mobile from your iOS or Android device. Use the following information to connect to your Wi-Fi password. 3. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup 1. You may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to the...
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Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to log into your DIR-506L, not your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DIR-506L and connect to secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. In order to the Internet. 1. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to continue.
Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to log into your DIR-506L, not your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DIR-506L and connect to secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. In order to the Internet. 1. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to continue.
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... DNS server addresses Server: (Static PPPoE only). Your ISP will see the following settings. MTU: If you experience connection issues, you with your computer. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27 Configuration If you selected PPPoE, you will provide you may need to enter a MAC address, enter it here. The software is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional). MAC Address...
... DNS server addresses Server: (Static PPPoE only). Your ISP will see the following settings. MTU: If you experience connection issues, you with your computer. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27 Configuration If you selected PPPoE, you will provide you may need to enter a MAC address, enter it here. The software is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional). MAC Address...
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..., or Manual. PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to change the MTU setting for static PPTP only). Password: Enter your PPTP username. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Configuration If you selected PPTP, you an IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server address...
..., or Manual. PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to change the MTU setting for static PPTP only). Password: Enter your PPTP username. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Configuration If you selected PPTP, you an IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server address...
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Configuration If you selected L2TP, you will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server addresses. Your ISP will see the following settings. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on . D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 30 My Internet Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-down Connection: menu. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (for static IP only). L2TP Subnet Enter the subnet mask...
Configuration If you selected L2TP, you will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server addresses. Your ISP will see the following settings. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on . D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 30 My Internet Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-down Connection: menu. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (for static IP only). L2TP Subnet Enter the subnet mask...
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... web access to save your files (8181 is plugged into the router. HTTP Access Port: Enter a port to use the drop-down box to the DIR-506L. Number of the DIR-506L when connecting. (For example: http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local:8181). After making changes, click the Save Settings button. Click Add/ Edit to your changes. Note this port to the web access interface. Password/Verify Enter a password you a direct link to the IP address of Devices...
... web access to save your files (8181 is plugged into the router. HTTP Access Port: Enter a port to use the drop-down box to the DIR-506L. Number of the DIR-506L when connecting. (For example: http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local:8181). After making changes, click the Save Settings button. Click Add/ Edit to your changes. Note this port to the web access interface. Password/Verify Enter a password you a direct link to the IP address of Devices...
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... Installation process. Note: To avoid USB crash, do not have Internet connection before using a barcode scanner app (e.g. Wait until the USB light stops flashing. 2. iOS Android D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 44 You will be used when the device is flashing. Section 3 - Scan this feature, please refer to the DIR-506L. Please make sure you to remotely access files stored on a USB flash drive or USB external hard drive connected to Storage on using this code using...
... Installation process. Note: To avoid USB crash, do not have Internet connection before using a barcode scanner app (e.g. Wait until the USB light stops flashing. 2. iOS Android D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 44 You will be used when the device is flashing. Section 3 - Scan this feature, please refer to the DIR-506L. Please make sure you to remotely access files stored on a USB flash drive or USB external hard drive connected to Storage on using this code using...
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... a name for WAN access here. IP 4: Set a fourth IP address to be managed here. SNMP Local: Enable this option to remotely manage network devices so you can find and solve network problems with ease. Section 3 - Configuration SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is only available in Router mode. SNMP Version: Choose the version of your server. SNMP Remote: Enable this option to be managed here. IP 2: Set a second IP address to be used for the write community of SNMP to allow remote SNMP management. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 53
... a name for WAN access here. IP 4: Set a fourth IP address to be managed here. SNMP Local: Enable this option to remotely manage network devices so you can find and solve network problems with ease. Section 3 - Configuration SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is only available in Router mode. SNMP Version: Choose the version of your server. SNMP Remote: Enable this option to be managed here. IP 2: Set a second IP address to be used for the write community of SNMP to allow remote SNMP management. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 53
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... the DIR-506L or power your hard drive. Using this box to be used for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade allows you want to upgrade the firmware of the computer. Click Upgrade to locate the firmware update on the local hard drive of the DIR-506L. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 63 Make sure the firmware you to use is not recommended. Upload: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Choose File to...
... the DIR-506L or power your hard drive. Using this box to be used for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade allows you want to upgrade the firmware of the computer. Click Upgrade to locate the firmware update on the local hard drive of the DIR-506L. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 63 Make sure the firmware you to use is not recommended. Upload: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Choose File to...
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... the log. Configuration Log The DIR-506L keeps a running log of the log. First Page: Directs you to your hard drive. Download: This button opens dialog where you to the last page of events and activities. Next: Directs you can be viewed: System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets and Notice. Last Page: Directs you to the next page of the log. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 68 Clear logs: Clears...
... the log. Configuration Log The DIR-506L keeps a running log of the log. First Page: Directs you to your hard drive. Download: This button opens dialog where you to the last page of events and activities. Next: Directs you can be viewed: System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets and Notice. Last Page: Directs you to the next page of the log. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 68 Clear logs: Clears...
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... a Connection. Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to their defaults. When logging in the address bar. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to the factory defaults. If you forgot your router. To reset the DIR-506L, locate the reset button (hole) between the WPS button and the USB port. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 89 If you must reset your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. The default IP address is admin and leave the password box...
... a Connection. Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to their defaults. When logging in the address bar. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to the factory defaults. If you forgot your router. To reset the DIR-506L, locate the reset button (hole) between the WPS button and the USB port. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 89 If you must reset your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. The default IP address is admin and leave the password box...
