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DIR-506L ... Networks for comparison purposes only. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, D-Link Green, the D-Link Green logo, ShareCenter, and the D-Link RoHS logo are subject to speed and range are the... Maximum 500GB USB storage size • USB Drive format: FAT32 and NTFS Operation Modes • Router Mode • AP Mode • Repeater Mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode Diagnostic LEDs •...8226; 1 10/100 Fast Ethernet Port • 1 push-button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) Antenna Type • Two Internal PIFA Antennas Power Input • Compatible with all codecs...
DIR-506L ... Networks for comparison purposes only. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, D-Link Green, the D-Link Green logo, ShareCenter, and the D-Link RoHS logo are subject to speed and range are the... Maximum 500GB USB storage size • USB Drive format: FAT32 and NTFS Operation Modes • Router Mode • AP Mode • Repeater Mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode Diagnostic LEDs •...8226; 1 10/100 Fast Ethernet Port • 1 push-button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) Antenna Type • Two Internal PIFA Antennas Power Input • Compatible with all codecs...
SharePort Go User Manual
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... Overview 5 Front/Top 5 Side/Left 6 Battery Compartment 7 Router Mode Diagram 8 Hotspot Diagram 9 AP Mode 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... 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
... Overview 5 Front/Top 5 Side/Left 6 Battery Compartment 7 Router Mode Diagram 8 Hotspot Diagram 9 AP Mode 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... 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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...see page 7). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Push the power button to charge the battery at least four hours before using. Section 2 - It is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a computer or mobile device to the DIR-506L. LAN LAN ON... OFF ON - 5V + OFF 5V 2. Using a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Make sure the battery is left blank (no security). By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to the on your wireless utility and connect to set up. 4. Installation Installation First Time Setup...
...see page 7). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Push the power button to charge the battery at least four hours before using. Section 2 - It is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a computer or mobile device to the DIR-506L. LAN LAN ON... OFF ON - 5V + OFF 5V 2. Using a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Make sure the battery is left blank (no security). By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to the on your wireless utility and connect to set up. 4. Installation Installation First Time Setup...
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... browser and continue with the setup. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your settings, skip to page 25. Click the Setup tab. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you are using an Android...DIR-506L. Enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. 7. If you may install the SharePort Mobile app to pages 43-46 for the user name and leave the password field empty. Section 2 - At the login screen, enter admin for more information. Here you want to use Router...
... browser and continue with the setup. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your settings, skip to page 25. Click the Setup tab. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you are using an Android...DIR-506L. Enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. 7. If you may install the SharePort Mobile app to pages 43-46 for the user name and leave the password field empty. Section 2 - At the login screen, enter admin for more information. Here you want to use Router...
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... to set up your mobile device to the App store or Play store so that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your DIR-506L. Use the following information to connect to your iOS or Android device. If you created in the... setup. Bakodo or RedLaser) from the App Store or Google Play. Android - iOS - Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you have the app, search QRS Mobile from your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User ...
... to set up your mobile device to the App store or Play store so that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your DIR-506L. Use the following information to connect to your iOS or Android device. If you created in the... setup. Bakodo or RedLaser) from the App Store or Google Play. Android - iOS - Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you have the app, search QRS Mobile from your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User ...
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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. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 19
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. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 19
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Click Next to continue. In order 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 time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to the Internet. 1. Click Next to continue. 2. Select your DIR-506L and connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3.
Click Next to continue. In order 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 time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to the Internet. 1. Click Next to continue. 2. Select your DIR-506L and connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to secure your Wi-Fi Password. 3.
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... settings and automatically reboot the router. Setup is recommended that you will be displayed. It is complete. If your ISP requires you are connecting to enter a MAC address and Host Name, fill them in here. Click Save to continue. Click Next to save your current computer's MAC address. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 Configuration...
... settings and automatically reboot the router. Setup is recommended that you will be displayed. It is complete. If your ISP requires you are connecting to enter a MAC address and Host Name, fill them in here. Click Save to continue. Click Next to save your current computer's MAC address. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 Configuration...
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Click Next to save your settings and automatically reboot your ISP. Configuration If you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 24 Click Connect to continue. Your setup is complete.
Click Next to save your settings and automatically reboot your ISP. Configuration If you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 24 Click Connect to continue. Your setup is complete.
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Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 33 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 36. You can also connect using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 73. Section 3 -
Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 33 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 36. You can also connect using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 73. Section 3 -
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Note: For HotSpot mode, select Router mode and configure your changes, click the Save Settings button. 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. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 36 After making your Internet connection to Wi-Fi HotSpot. Section 3 -
Note: For HotSpot mode, select Router mode and configure your changes, click the Save Settings button. 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. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 36 After making your Internet connection to Wi-Fi HotSpot. Section 3 -
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Section 4 - The WPS button will start the WPS process). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 72 Press the WPS button on your user manual for about one minute to the router is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 3 - Step 2 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button The easiest and ...or a software utility with WPA2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the DIR-506L for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to the DIR-506L router. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you can press to connect to enable WPS, then...
Section 4 - The WPS button will start the WPS process). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 72 Press the WPS button on your user manual for about one minute to the router is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 3 - Step 2 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button The easiest and ...or a software utility with WPA2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the DIR-506L for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to the DIR-506L router. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you can press to connect to enable WPS, then...
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... code and enter the PIN from the wireless device you want to connect to generate a new random PIN. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 73 WPS: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Generate New PIN: Click to and click Trigger. Config Mode: Select Enrollee or Registrar from being changed ... PIN for the DIR-506L. Disable WPS-PIN Disabling WPS-PIN prevents the settings from the drop-down menu. WPS Status: Displays the current WPS status of the router. Section 4 - You will not change once this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the router will need to ...
... code and enter the PIN from the wireless device you want to connect to generate a new random PIN. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 73 WPS: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Generate New PIN: Click to and click Trigger. Config Mode: Select Enrollee or Registrar from being changed ... PIN for the DIR-506L. Disable WPS-PIN Disabling WPS-PIN prevents the settings from the drop-down menu. WPS Status: Displays the current WPS status of the router. Section 4 - You will not change once this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the router will need to ...
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Double-click the DIR-506L. 4. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 78 Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router's LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Section 4 -
Double-click the DIR-506L. 4. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 78 Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router's LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Section 4 -
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Section 4 - The following window appears while the router is being configured. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 80 The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete. 8. Wait for the configuration to complete WPS setup. Connecting a Wireless Client 7. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully.
Section 4 - The following window appears while the router is being configured. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 80 The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete. 8. Wait for the configuration to complete WPS setup. Connecting a Wireless Client 7. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully.
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... proceed to the next section to set up depends on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection,... button. If you are using Windows Vista® to as WCN 2.0 in the Basic > Wireless section. Connecting a Wireless Client WPS/WCN 2.0 The DIR-506L supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to configure the router or third party software. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 84 If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the...
... proceed to the next section to set up depends on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection,... button. If you are using Windows Vista® to as WCN 2.0 in the Basic > Wireless section. Connecting a Wireless Client WPS/WCN 2.0 The DIR-506L supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to configure the router or third party software. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 84 If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the...
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...'re working with the proper MTU size. Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your router with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by default). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 91 If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU ... 1480, which is the optimum for the various TCP/IP headers. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local) and click OK. • Enter your e-mail. Click ...
...'re working with the proper MTU size. Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your router with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by default). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 91 If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU ... 1480, which is the optimum for the various TCP/IP headers. To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local) and click OK. • Enter your e-mail. Click ...
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Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on the router. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost ...the signal to keep in public places is wireless used? D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 95 The wireless connection in mind when you install a wireless network...
Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on the router. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost ...the signal to keep in public places is wireless used? D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 95 The wireless connection in mind when you install a wireless network...