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...iPhone or Android device • Compact design and rechargeable battery deliver the ultimate in mobile connectivity • Versatile network functionality (Wi-Fi Hotspot, Access Point, Repeater) DIR-506L Your mobile companion for on all of your favorite media. all of your media --... any Internet connection into a Wi-Fi Hotspot • Add instant wireless storage to all at the same time, using D-Link's free SharePort Mobile app - All your media on -the-go connectivity Featuring a compact design and rechargeable battery, the highly portable D-Link SharePort Go (DIR-506L) is...
...iPhone or Android device • Compact design and rechargeable battery deliver the ultimate in mobile connectivity • Versatile network functionality (Wi-Fi Hotspot, Access Point, Repeater) DIR-506L Your mobile companion for on all of your favorite media. all of your media --... any Internet connection into a Wi-Fi Hotspot • Add instant wireless storage to all at the same time, using D-Link's free SharePort Mobile app - All your media on -the-go connectivity Featuring a compact design and rechargeable battery, the highly portable D-Link SharePort Go (DIR-506L) is...
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...8226; SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • 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...computer USB port or with your iPhone or Android devices. Simply plug it into a Wi-Fi hotspot Create a Hotspot from any internet connection into your favorite media. The SharePort Go will even charge your Smartphone so you more capacity for weak hotel room signals! Just plug...
...8226; SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • 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...computer USB port or with your iPhone or Android devices. Simply plug it into a Wi-Fi hotspot Create a Hotspot from any internet connection into your favorite media. The SharePort Go will even charge your Smartphone so you more capacity for weak hotel room signals! Just plug...
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...and shape are subject to speed and range are 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 the property of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other ...Actual data throughput will vary. DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings SharePort™ Connect a USB storage device or charge your USB-Powered Smartphone WPS Push Button Securely connect to wireless network LAN Port Plug your Internet cable in here Power Switch ...
...and shape are subject to speed and range are 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 the property of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other ...Actual data throughput will vary. DIR-506L SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion Reset Button Restore settings SharePort™ Connect a USB storage device or charge your USB-Powered Smartphone WPS Push Button Securely connect to wireless network LAN Port Plug your Internet cable in here Power Switch ...
SharePort Go User Manual
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... 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 43... 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
... 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 43... 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
SharePort Go User Manual
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...D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 3 TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR-506L router supports all of your network against outside intruders. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE* The DIR-506L will let you 'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Connect the DIR-506L ...router to share photos, files, music, video, printers and network storage throughout your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Section 1 - TOTAL COVERAGE Provides ...
...D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 3 TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR-506L router supports all of your network against outside intruders. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE* The DIR-506L will let you 'll be it from over the wireless network or from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Connect the DIR-506L ...router to share photos, files, music, video, printers and network storage throughout your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Section 1 - TOTAL COVERAGE Provides ...
SharePort Go User Manual
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Side/Left 1 2 3 1 Ethernet LAN/WAN Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the device to the router and charges the battery. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 6 Section 1 - Note that the battery must be installed for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 2 Power Switch Turns the DIR-506L on and off. 3 Mini USB Port This port provides power to work.
Product Overview Hardware Overview Side/Left 1 2 3 1 Ethernet LAN/WAN Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the device to the router and charges the battery. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 6 Section 1 - Note that the battery must be installed for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 2 Power Switch Turns the DIR-506L on and off. 3 Mini USB Port This port provides power to work.
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Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by using the SharePort™ Mobile feature. USB Storage Drive Internet Cable/DSL Modem DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 8 Product Overview Router Mode Diagram The DIR-506L connects to five users simultaneously. You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by up to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. Section 1 -
Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by using the SharePort™ Mobile feature. USB Storage Drive Internet Cable/DSL Modem DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 8 Product Overview Router Mode Diagram The DIR-506L connects to five users simultaneously. You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by up to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - You can connect to five users simultaneously. Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by up to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™ Mobile app. USB Storage Drive Internet D-Link DIR-506L User Manual SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices 9 Product Overview Hotspot Diagram The DIR-506L can also share files with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel, airport, or coffee shop. This will allow you to share that single connection to multiple wireless devices.
Section 1 - You can connect to five users simultaneously. Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by up to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™ Mobile app. USB Storage Drive Internet D-Link DIR-506L User Manual SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices 9 Product Overview Hotspot Diagram The DIR-506L can also share files with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel, airport, or coffee shop. This will allow you to share that single connection to multiple wireless devices.
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... an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to the network. Below are two examples of how to the DIR-506L and access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Note that AP mode does not support ... a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Section 1 - Plug the DIR-506L into your network. Product Overview AP Mode Diagram The DIR-506L can now connect to use the DIR-506L in AP mode: Existing Network Switch Internet SharePort DIR-506L OR Wireless Devices Modem D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Router DIR-506L SharePort Wireless Devices 10
... an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to the network. Below are two examples of how to the DIR-506L and access your network (via switch or router) using an Ethernet cable. Note that AP mode does not support ... a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Section 1 - Plug the DIR-506L into your network. Product Overview AP Mode Diagram The DIR-506L can now connect to use the DIR-506L in AP mode: Existing Network Switch Internet SharePort DIR-506L OR Wireless Devices Modem D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Router DIR-506L SharePort Wireless Devices 10
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Note that Repeater mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Section 1 - Internet Modem Existing Wireless Router SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 11 The DIR-506L will connect wirelessly to your wireless router or access point and will broadcast its signal to increase the range of your current...
Note that Repeater mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Section 1 - Internet Modem Existing Wireless Router SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 11 The DIR-506L will connect wirelessly to your wireless router or access point and will broadcast its signal to increase the range of your current...
SharePort Go User Manual
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...you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your mobile device and share files from a USB storage device (USB thumb drive, flash drive, or USB external hard drive). Refer to your DIR-506L. Click the Setup tab. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Installation ...5. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you may install the SharePort Mobile app to pages 43-46 for the ...
...you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your mobile device and share files from a USB storage device (USB thumb drive, flash drive, or USB external hard drive). Refer to your DIR-506L. Click the Setup tab. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Installation ...5. Once you have completed configuring your DIR-506L, you may install the SharePort Mobile app to pages 43-46 for the ...
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...may begin the Installation process. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you do not have an Internet connection before download the app. 2. If you created in the setup. Scan the code below using the barcode scanner App (e.g. Please ... app to use your mobile device to your DIR-506L. Enter your iOS or Android device. Use the following information to connect to set up your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 Installation QRS Mobile App Setup ...
...may begin the Installation process. Press Settings > Wi-Fi and select the wireless network (SSID) that you do not have an Internet connection before download the app. 2. If you created in the setup. Scan the code below using the barcode scanner App (e.g. Please ... app to use your mobile device to your DIR-506L. Enter your iOS or Android device. Use the following information to connect to set up your DIR-506L wirelessly: Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L Default Password: (leave this blank) Settings D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 15 Installation QRS Mobile App Setup ...
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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. Section 3 - 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
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 - 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
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Select your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Click Next to continue. 2. In order to secure your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to log into your DIR-506L, not your DIR-506L and connect to configure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to the Internet. 1.
Select your router, please enter a new password and verify the password. Click Next to continue. 2. In order to secure your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is used only to log into your DIR-506L, not your DIR-506L and connect to configure your Wi-Fi Password. 3. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Note: This password is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to the Internet. 1.
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... automatically reboot the router. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 If you to a wireless hotspot such as a hotel, select Wi-Fi HotSpot. Setup is recommended that you will be displayed. Configuration 4. If you selected DHCP Connection, you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to enter, contact your Internet connection type, then click the...
... automatically reboot the router. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 21 If you to a wireless hotspot such as a hotel, select Wi-Fi HotSpot. Setup is recommended that you will be displayed. Configuration 4. If you selected DHCP Connection, you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to enter, contact your Internet connection type, then click the...
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Configuration If you selected L2TP Connection, you are connecting to continue. If the network you will appear. If you must enter the Wi-Fi Password. Select the wireless network supplying an Internet connection and click Select at the bottom. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 23 Click Next to has encryption/security enabled, you selected Wi-Fi HotSpot, a list of available wireless networks will see the following screen. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Enter your L2TP username, password and other information supplied by your ISP.
Configuration If you selected L2TP Connection, you are connecting to continue. If the network you will appear. If you must enter the Wi-Fi Password. Select the wireless network supplying an Internet connection and click Select at the bottom. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 23 Click Next to has encryption/security enabled, you selected Wi-Fi HotSpot, a list of available wireless networks will see the following screen. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Enter your L2TP username, password and other information supplied by your ISP.
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... Save Settings button. If you will change depending on the Internet page, you are not sure which connection mode you to page 32. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 25 If you are connecting to use PPPoE. Configuration Manual Internet Setup If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on which connection mode to a wireless hotspot such as a hotel, select Wi-Fi...
... Save Settings button. If you will change depending on the Internet page, you are not sure which connection mode you to page 32. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 25 If you are connecting to use PPPoE. Configuration Manual Internet Setup If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on which connection mode to a wireless hotspot such as a hotel, select Wi-Fi...
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The software is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is no longer needed and will see the following settings. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. Username: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the ... ISP service name (optional). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27 Section 3 - Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with a username and password. IP Address: Enter the IP address (for DSL services. MTU: If you experience connection issues, you an IP address...
The software is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is no longer needed and will see the following settings. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. Username: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the ... ISP service name (optional). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 27 Section 3 - Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with a username and password. IP Address: Enter the IP address (for DSL services. MTU: If you experience connection issues, you an IP address...
SharePort Go User Manual
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...PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Password: Enter your PPTP username. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you with your ISP.... PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP Server: (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: If you experience connection issues, you may need to Always on , On-Demand, or Manual. Username: Enter your PPTP password and ...
...PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Password: Enter your PPTP username. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 28 Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is the default MTU. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you with your ISP.... PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP Server: (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: If you experience connection issues, you may need to Always on , On-Demand, or Manual. Username: Enter your PPTP password and ...
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This option is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is typically used for static IP Mask: only). My Internet Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-down Connection: menu. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you with a username and password. L2TP Subnet ... In most cases, select Dynamic. L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP (for static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 30 L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for DSL services. Password: Enter your L2TP...
This option is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is typically used for static IP Mask: only). My Internet Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-down Connection: menu. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you with a username and password. L2TP Subnet ... In most cases, select Dynamic. L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP provided by your ISP (for static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 30 L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for DSL services. Password: Enter your L2TP...