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...Wireless Encryption Using WPA or WPA2 • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button • Active Firewall • QRS Mobile App for iPhone®, iPad® and Android® • 1-Year Limited Warranty4 DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Add wireless storage to your smartphone...messy wires and cables at home. Charging your SharePort Go is fast and easy. Package Contents • SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • USB Cable • Quick Install Guide Minimum Requirements7 Computer with: • Window 7®5,Windows...
...Wireless Encryption Using WPA or WPA2 • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button • Active Firewall • QRS Mobile App for iPhone®, iPad® and Android® • 1-Year Limited Warranty4 DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Add wireless storage to your smartphone...messy wires and cables at home. Charging your SharePort Go is fast and easy. Package Contents • SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • USB Cable • Quick Install Guide Minimum Requirements7 Computer with: • Window 7®5,Windows...
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DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings... Computer must have CAT5 or above Ethernet cable. 3 24/7 Basic Installation Support is for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) Antenna Type • Two Internal PIFA Antennas Power Input • Compatible with all codecs. 7 Minimum... | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Updated 9/7/12 Building Networks for comparison purposes only. D-Link, the D-Link logo, D-Link Green, the D-Link Green logo, ShareCenter, and the D-Link RoHS logo are for People For more information U.S.A. | ...
DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings... Computer must have CAT5 or above Ethernet cable. 3 24/7 Basic Installation Support is for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) Antenna Type • Two Internal PIFA Antennas Power Input • Compatible with all codecs. 7 Minimum... | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Updated 9/7/12 Building Networks for comparison purposes only. D-Link, the D-Link logo, D-Link Green, the D-Link Green logo, ShareCenter, and the D-Link RoHS logo are for People For more information U.S.A. | ...
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... Diagram 10 Repeater Mode Diagram 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Installation 13 First Time Setup 13 QRS Mobile App Setup 15 Configuration 18 Setup 19 Internet Settings 19 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 20 Manual Internet Setup 25 Wireless Settings 33 Wireless Network Setup Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Configuration 36 Network Settings 41 Media Server 42 Storage... 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 ii
... Diagram 10 Repeater Mode Diagram 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Installation 13 First Time Setup 13 QRS Mobile App Setup 15 Configuration 18 Setup 19 Internet Settings 19 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 20 Manual Internet Setup 25 Wireless Settings 33 Wireless Network Setup Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Configuration 36 Network Settings 41 Media Server 42 Storage... 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 ii
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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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... a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Section 2 - By default the DIR-506L is left blank (no security). Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a... turns green. 3. Connect the USB cable to the DIR-506L and then connect to set up. 4. Push the power button to the on your wireless utility and connect to charge the battery at least four hours before using. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 It is installed properly (see page ...
... a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Section 2 - By default the DIR-506L is left blank (no security). Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a... turns green. 3. Connect the USB cable to the DIR-506L and then connect to set up. 4. Push the power button to the on your wireless utility and connect to charge the battery at least four hours before using. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 It is installed properly (see page ...
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... and continue with the following steps. 6. By default, the password is blank. 8. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 To access the DIR-506L to page 25. If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your DIR-506L. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you want to use a web browser and continue with the...
... and continue with the following steps. 6. By default, the password is blank. 8. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 To access the DIR-506L to page 25. If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your DIR-506L. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you want to use a web browser and continue with the...
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... make sure you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to set up your DIR-506L. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup, and then enter your iOS or Android device. Press... Store or Google Play. iOS - Android - Enter your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 If you created in the setup. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup 1. You may begin the Installation process. You will be ...
... make sure you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to set up your DIR-506L. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup, and then enter your iOS or Android device. Press... Store or Google Play. iOS - Android - Enter your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 If you created in the setup. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup 1. You may begin the Installation process. You will be ...
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Section 2 - You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. After the Setup Wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 17 Installation 7.
Section 2 - You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. After the Setup Wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 17 Installation 7.
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To configure your router to connect to the Internet using the setup wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and continue to Manual Internet Setup on page 25. Configuration Setup Internet Settings If you want to configure your Internet settings manually, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button and go to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 19 Section 3 -
To configure your router to connect to the Internet using the setup wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and continue to Manual Internet Setup on page 25. Configuration Setup Internet Settings If you want to configure your Internet settings manually, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button and go to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 19 Section 3 -
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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 secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to the Internet. 1. In order to continue. Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DIR-506L and connect to log into your DIR-506L, not your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Section 3 -
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 secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to the Internet. 1. In order to continue. Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DIR-506L and connect to log into your DIR-506L, not your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Section 3 -
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... you selected DHCP Connection, you to continue. If your settings and automatically reboot the router. It is complete. Setup is recommended that you are not sure which connection type you use PPPoE. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 If you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to a wireless hotspot such as...
... you selected DHCP Connection, you to continue. If your settings and automatically reboot the router. It is complete. Setup is recommended that you are not sure which connection type you use PPPoE. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 If you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to a wireless hotspot such as...
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Click Next to save your settings and automatically reboot your ISP. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 24 Section 3 - Click Connect to continue. Your setup is complete. Configuration If you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router.
Click Next to save your settings and automatically reboot your ISP. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 24 Section 3 - Click Connect to continue. Your setup is complete. Configuration If you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router.
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... a hotel, select Wi-Fi HotSpot. Refer to configure the Internet connection for your changes, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 25 Configuration Manual Internet Setup If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on the Internet page, you will see this screen, allowing you are not sure which connection mode to use... HotSpot or Static.The remaining settings will change depending on which connection mode you use PPPoE. If you to page 32. Section 3 - After making your DIR-506L.
... a hotel, select Wi-Fi HotSpot. Refer to configure the Internet connection for your changes, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 25 Configuration Manual Internet Setup If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on the Internet page, you will see this screen, allowing you are not sure which connection mode to use... HotSpot or Static.The remaining settings will change depending on which connection mode you use PPPoE. If you to page 32. Section 3 - After making your DIR-506L.
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If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 36. Refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 33 Section 3 - You can also connect using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 73. Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 36. Refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 33 Section 3 - You can also connect using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 73. Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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... your wireless network. If you through a step-by-step process to create a network key using either AES or TKIP, and click Next. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 34 Section 3 - BETTER: Select this option if you do not with to create a network key using either ASCII or HEX, ... name (SSID) and click Next. GOOD: Select this option, wireless setup will be completed. Click Save to create a network key using TKIP, and click Next. Configuration Wireless Network Setup Wizard The Wireless Network Setup Wizard is designed to guide you select this option to configure your settings...
... your wireless network. If you through a step-by-step process to create a network key using either AES or TKIP, and click Next. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 34 Section 3 - BETTER: Select this option if you do not with to create a network key using either ASCII or HEX, ... name (SSID) and click Next. GOOD: Select this option, wireless setup will be completed. Click Save to create a network key using TKIP, and click Next. Configuration Wireless Network Setup Wizard The Wireless Network Setup Wizard is designed to guide you select this option to configure your settings...
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... wireless security option, you are finished, click Next. If you selected BETTER for your settings and complete the setup process. If you selected GOOD for your wireless security option, you are finished, click Next. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 35 When you will need to manually enter a password for your wireless security option, you...
... wireless security option, you are finished, click Next. If you selected BETTER for your settings and complete the setup process. If you selected GOOD for your wireless security option, you are finished, click Next. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 35 When you will need to manually enter a password for your wireless security option, you...
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D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 36 Wireless Mode: Choose from either Router Mode, AP (Access Point) Mode or Repeater Mode from the drop down menu. Configuration Manual Wireless Configuration If you clicked Manual Wireless Network Setup you can choose what mode the DIR-506L will operate in and configure the wireless network settings. After making your Internet connection to Wi-Fi HotSpot. Note: For HotSpot mode, select Router mode and configure your changes, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 36 Wireless Mode: Choose from either Router Mode, AP (Access Point) Mode or Repeater Mode from the drop down menu. Configuration Manual Wireless Configuration If you clicked Manual Wireless Network Setup you can choose what mode the DIR-506L will operate in and configure the wireless network settings. After making your Internet connection to Wi-Fi HotSpot. Note: For HotSpot mode, select Router mode and configure your changes, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 -
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Press Wi-Fi, select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Settings 45 Enter your iOS mobile device, press Settings. 4. Configuration 3. From your Wi-Fi password. 5. Android - iOS - Once connected, press the SharePort icon and the SharePort app will launch. Press Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup, and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Section 3 -
Press Wi-Fi, select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Settings 45 Enter your iOS mobile device, press Settings. 4. Configuration 3. From your Wi-Fi password. 5. Android - iOS - Once connected, press the SharePort icon and the SharePort app will launch. Press Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup, and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Section 3 -
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...(or launch the software utility and start to blink. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the DIR-506L for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to configure. Most...WPA2. Press the WPS button on your user manual for about one minute to the DIR-506L router. Allow up to the router is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless... The easiest and most secure way to enable WPS, then follow the steps below: Step 1 - Step 2 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 72 Section 4 -
...(or launch the software utility and start to blink. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the DIR-506L for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you can press to connect to configure. Most...WPA2. Press the WPS button on your user manual for about one minute to the DIR-506L router. Allow up to the router is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless... The easiest and most secure way to enable WPS, then follow the steps below: Step 1 - Step 2 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 72 Section 4 -
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... connect to generate a new random PIN. Disable WPS-PIN Disabling WPS-PIN prevents the settings from being changed Method: by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the DIR-506L. You will not change once this option is checked. Enter this PIN in your wireless client within two minutes. WPS Status: Displays the... using PIN method. Note that if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the left. Section 4 - AP Pin: Displays the current PIN for the DIR-506L. Select PIN code and enter the PIN from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 73
... connect to generate a new random PIN. Disable WPS-PIN Disabling WPS-PIN prevents the settings from being changed Method: by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the DIR-506L. You will not change once this option is checked. Enter this PIN in your wireless client within two minutes. WPS Status: Displays the... using PIN method. Note that if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the left. Section 4 - AP Pin: Displays the current PIN for the DIR-506L. Select PIN code and enter the PIN from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 73