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... Normal use: data packet transferred via Ethernet Ethernet is not connected Wi-Fi on Battery in charging Low Battery Capacity Need to its original factory default settings. 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 .... Connect a USB flash drive to share a USB or a storage device with your local network. Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to charge device as soon as possible Battery full charged when device off D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 5 Section 1 -
... Normal use: data packet transferred via Ethernet Ethernet is not connected Wi-Fi on Battery in charging Low Battery Capacity Need to its original factory default settings. 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 .... Connect a USB flash drive to share a USB or a storage device with your local network. Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to charge device as soon as possible Battery full charged when device off D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 5 Section 1 -
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... a computer or mobile device to charge the battery at least four hours before using. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to set up. 4. The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Using a wireless computer...
... a computer or mobile device to charge the battery at least four hours before using. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to set up. 4. The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Using a wireless computer...
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... the user name and leave the password field empty. Refer to page 20 and continue with the following steps. 6. To access the DIR-506L to page 25. If you want to use a web browser and continue with the setup. Once you may either run the Internet ... use Router mode, skip to your DIR-506L. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 By default, the password is blank. 8. Here you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to manually configure your settings, skip to configure, open your DIR-506L, you have completed configuring your web browser...
... the user name and leave the password field empty. Refer to page 20 and continue with the following steps. 6. To access the DIR-506L to page 25. If you want to use a web browser and continue with the setup. Once you may either run the Internet ... use Router mode, skip to your DIR-506L. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 By default, the password is blank. 8. Here you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to manually configure your settings, skip to configure, open your DIR-506L, you have completed configuring your web browser...
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Please make sure 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 Manual 15 You may begin the Installation process. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use...
Please make sure 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 Manual 15 You may begin the Installation process. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use...
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... Entering a host name is optional but may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your ISP. Leave this blank if you did not specifically receive these from your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. You can click the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to ...enter a MAC address, enter it here. MAC Address: If your ISP requires you are usually obtained Server: automatically from your current computer's MAC address. Leave this setting at 0.0.0.0 if you are not sure. D-Link DIR-506L User ...
... Entering a host name is optional but may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your ISP. Leave this blank if you did not specifically receive these from your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. You can click the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to ...enter a MAC address, enter it here. MAC Address: If your ISP requires you are usually obtained Server: automatically from your current computer's MAC address. Leave this setting at 0.0.0.0 if you are not sure. D-Link DIR-506L User ...
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...server address. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, you will provide you may need to change the MTU setting for static PPPoE only). To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE password and then retype the password in ...'s MAC address. Your ISP will see the following settings. This option is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Password: Enter your computer. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27
...server address. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, you will provide you may need to change the MTU setting for static PPPoE only). To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE password and then retype the password in ...'s MAC address. Your ISP will see the following settings. This option is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Password: Enter your computer. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27
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...select Dynamic. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to change the MTU setting for static PPTP only). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP Server: (Internet Service Provider.) MTU...may need to Always on , On-Demand, or Manual. PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Section 3 - Username: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select ...
...select Dynamic. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to change the MTU setting for static PPTP only). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP Server: (Internet Service Provider.) MTU...may need to Always on , On-Demand, or Manual. PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Section 3 - Username: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select ...
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Section 3 - Configuration MTU: If you experience connection issues, you to enter a MAC address, enter it here. You can click the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your current computer's MAC address. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 31 MAC Address: If your ISP requires you may need to copy your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
Section 3 - Configuration MTU: If you experience connection issues, you to enter a MAC address, enter it here. You can click the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your current computer's MAC address. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 31 MAC Address: If your ISP requires you may need to copy your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
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... can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. For security purposes, it . After making changes to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box. Visibility Status: If you are using a mix of 802.11n, g and b wireless clients. Wireless Channel: If Auto Channel Scan is the default setting. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 37... Select if you want to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 -
... can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. For security purposes, it . After making changes to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box. Visibility Status: If you are using a mix of 802.11n, g and b wireless clients. Wireless Channel: If Auto Channel Scan is the default setting. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 37... Select if you want to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 -
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...this if you are using a mix of 802.11g and 802.11b wireless clients. • N Mode: Select this for wireless communication. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 38 Configuration Access Point (AP) Mode If you chose AP Only Mode you are not using both 802.11n and non-802....you can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. This name is checked, the DIR-506L will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is unchecked, select the channel you want to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button. This is highly recommended to change from the default network name. 802...
...this if you are using a mix of 802.11g and 802.11b wireless clients. • N Mode: Select this for wireless communication. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 38 Configuration Access Point (AP) Mode If you chose AP Only Mode you are not using both 802.11n and non-802....you can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. This name is checked, the DIR-506L will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is unchecked, select the channel you want to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button. This is highly recommended to change from the default network name. 802...
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... checked, the DIR-506L will automatically select the channel with the least amount of your needs: • B/G Mixed: Select this if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Site Survey: Click Site Survey to as a repeater for available wireless networks, this box is the default setting. Click the...: Check Enable Wireless to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box. Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 39
... checked, the DIR-506L will automatically select the channel with the least amount of your needs: • B/G Mixed: Select this if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Site Survey: Click Site Survey to as a repeater for available wireless networks, this box is the default setting. Click the...: Check Enable Wireless to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box. Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you can configure the DIR-506L as the SSID. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 39
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... Address: Configure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any . D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 41 The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Uncheck to disable this box to enable the DHCP server on your changes, click the Save Settings button. Primary DNS IP Address: Configure the IP address of the preferred WINS...
... Address: Configure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any . D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 41 The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Uncheck to disable this box to enable the DHCP server on your changes, click the Save Settings button. Primary DNS IP Address: Configure the IP address of the preferred WINS...
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... After making changes, click the Save Settings button. HTTP Access Port: Enter a port to use for HTTP web access to access files from a USB external hard drive or flash drive that is plugged into the router. User Name: Create a user name. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 43 You will have to..., using either a web browser or the SharePort™ Mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. Admin and guest are default accounts. Note this port to add this option is the default). Re-enter Password: the password in Router mode. Section 3 - To edit an existing user, use the drop-down...
... After making changes, click the Save Settings button. HTTP Access Port: Enter a port to use for HTTP web access to access files from a USB external hard drive or flash drive that is plugged into the router. User Name: Create a user name. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 43 You will have to..., using either a web browser or the SharePort™ Mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. Admin and guest are default accounts. Note this port to add this option is the default). Re-enter Password: the password in Router mode. Section 3 - To edit an existing user, use the drop-down...
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Section 3 - Note this option is only available in Router mode. If you to Application Rules on the next page. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click After making your changes, click the Save Settings button. Configuration Advanced Virtual Server Virtual Server will allow you would like to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port.
Section 3 - Note this option is only available in Router mode. If you to Application Rules on the next page. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click After making your changes, click the Save Settings button. Configuration Advanced Virtual Server Virtual Server will allow you would like to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port.
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...Applications: the drop-down menu and click Note this option is only available in the Trigger Port setting and the ports associated with the DIR-506L. Configuration Application Rules Some applications may have difficulty working through Network Address Translation (NAT). After making ...your changes, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 - Application Rules allows some of these applications to work with ...
...Applications: the drop-down menu and click Note this option is only available in the Trigger Port setting and the ports associated with the DIR-506L. Configuration Application Rules Some applications may have difficulty working through Network Address Translation (NAT). After making ...your changes, click the Save Settings button. Section 3 - Application Rules allows some of these applications to work with ...
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...RTS Threshold: Enter the size of your wireless clients. DTIM Interval: Set your changes, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 56 After making your Delivery Traffic Indication Message rate here. ...WMM Capable: WMM is Quality of the antennas. Fragmentation: Enter a value of the maximum size for a packet before the data is recommended that you to Send frame. Configuration Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless allows you leave these settings at their default...
...RTS Threshold: Enter the size of your wireless clients. DTIM Interval: Set your changes, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 56 After making your Delivery Traffic Indication Message rate here. ...WMM Capable: WMM is Quality of the antennas. Fragmentation: Enter a value of the maximum size for a packet before the data is recommended that you to Send frame. Configuration Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless allows you leave these settings at their default...
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... a previously saved Drive: configuration file. Restore to Factory Default the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 62 You will restore all configuration settings back to This option will then see a file dialog where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Note: Restoring the factory default settings will be lost, including any added language packs. Any...
... a previously saved Drive: configuration file. Restore to Factory Default the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 62 You will restore all configuration settings back to This option will then see a file dialog where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Note: Restoring the factory default settings will be lost, including any added language packs. Any...
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Section 4 - If you are using Windows Vista® to set up the newly-configured router. Use the Current PIN that is disabled and unconfigured. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 84 When you are using third party software to Default button. Connecting a Wireless Client WPS/WCN 2.0 The DIR-506L supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to accomplish this: use Windows...
Section 4 - If you are using Windows Vista® to set up the newly-configured router. Use the Current PIN that is disabled and unconfigured. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 84 When you are using third party software to Default button. Connecting a Wireless Client WPS/WCN 2.0 The DIR-506L supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to accomplish this: use Windows...
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... using a different computer. 2. If you forgot your D-Link router in . With the router powered on, use a paperclip to the router for 5 seconds. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 89 Open your web browser and enter the ...IP address of your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. If you must reset your settings back to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Release the button and the router will change all your router. The default...
... using a different computer. 2. If you forgot your D-Link router in . With the router powered on, use a paperclip to the router for 5 seconds. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 89 Open your web browser and enter the ...IP address of your password, you have multiple computers, try accessing the configuration. If you must reset your settings back to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Release the button and the router will change all your router. The default...
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... router (192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local) and click OK. • Enter your way down by 10 each time. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your router with (1452+28=1480). Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is...MTU field and click Save Settings to enter the web configuration page for the network we're working with the proper MTU size. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 91 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your username (admin) and password (blank by two (2) until you get a reply, go up by default). Section 5 -
... router (192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local) and click OK. • Enter your way down by 10 each time. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your router with (1452+28=1480). Take that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is...MTU field and click Save Settings to enter the web configuration page for the network we're working with the proper MTU size. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 91 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your username (admin) and password (blank by two (2) until you get a reply, go up by default). Section 5 -