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...on all of your favorite media. just plug in mobile connectivity • Versatile network functionality (Wi-Fi Hotspot, Access Point, Repeater) DIR-506L Your mobile companion for on vacation, at the airport, or at the same time, using D-Link's free SharePort Mobile app - Whether you , the ...SharePort Go is the ultimate mobile connectivity device. all at once Easily add storage to ...
...on all of your favorite media. just plug in mobile connectivity • Versatile network functionality (Wi-Fi Hotspot, Access Point, Repeater) DIR-506L Your mobile companion for on vacation, at the airport, or at the same time, using D-Link's free SharePort Mobile app - Whether you , the ...SharePort Go is the ultimate mobile connectivity device. all at once Easily add storage to ...
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...charge your Smartphone so you use the included USB cable to connect using a standard USB power adapter, like the one you can leave the messy wires and cables at home. Package Contents • SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • USB Cable... 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 or tablet The SharePort Go adds portable, wireless storage to your mobile devices6 ...
...charge your Smartphone so you use the included USB cable to connect using a standard USB power adapter, like the one you can leave the messy wires and cables at home. Package Contents • SharePort™ Go Mobile Companion (DIR-506L) • 1700mAh Li-ion battery • USB Cable... 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 or tablet The SharePort Go adds portable, wireless storage to your mobile devices6 ...
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...Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with USB Power Adapter, 5V/1A minimum (Adapter Not Included) Security • WPA™ & WPA2™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - 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 ...
...Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with USB Power Adapter, 5V/1A minimum (Adapter Not Included) Security • WPA™ & WPA2™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - 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 ...
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... 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... 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 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... 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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Section 1 - ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE* The DIR-506L will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your home. Actual ...rate derived from the Internet. Connect the DIR-506L router to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this router includes a Quality of the latest wireless security features to provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 3 TOTAL COVERAGE ...
Section 1 - ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE* The DIR-506L will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your home. Actual ...rate derived from the Internet. Connect the DIR-506L router to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this router includes a Quality of the latest wireless security features to provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 3 TOTAL COVERAGE ...
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... vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 4 The DIR-506L is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can securely access corporate networks. * Maximum wireless signal...with 802.11g Devices - This capability allows users to 150 Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g devices. • Advanced Firewall Features - These filters can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-506L can be scheduled to be active on Media Access Control (MAC) address ...
... vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 4 The DIR-506L is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can securely access corporate networks. * Maximum wireless signal...with 802.11g Devices - This capability allows users to 150 Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11g devices. • Advanced Firewall Features - These filters can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-506L can be scheduled to be active on Media Access Control (MAC) address ...
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...USB or a storage device with your local network. Flashing Green Connect to USB (SharePort is not connected Wi-Fi on Battery in charging Low Battery Capacity Need to charge device as soon as possible Battery full charged when device off D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview 2 3 4 ... additional devices to its original factory default settings. Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to connect securely and automatically. Connect a USB flash drive to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web ...
...USB or a storage device with your local network. Flashing Green Connect to USB (SharePort is not connected Wi-Fi on Battery in charging Low Battery Capacity Need to charge device as soon as possible Battery full charged when device off D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview 2 3 4 ... additional devices to its original factory default settings. Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to connect securely and automatically. Connect a USB flash drive to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web ...
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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 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. Section 1 -
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 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. Section 1 -
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USB Storage Drive Internet Cable/DSL Modem DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 8 You can also share files with your wireless network by up to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by using the SharePort™ Mobile feature. Product Overview Router Mode Diagram The DIR-506L connects to five users simultaneously. Section 1 -
USB Storage Drive Internet Cable/DSL Modem DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 8 You can also share files with your wireless network by up to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with other computers or devices on your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office. Note: For best quality, we suggest this application be used by using the SharePort™ Mobile feature. Product Overview Router Mode Diagram The DIR-506L connects to five users simultaneously. Section 1 -
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... using the SharePort™ Mobile app. This will allow you to share that single connection to five users simultaneously. You can connect to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your wireless network by up to multiple wireless devices. Section 1 - USB Storage Drive Internet D-Link DIR-506L User Manual SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices 9
... using the SharePort™ Mobile app. This will allow you to share that single connection to five users simultaneously. You can connect to an existing wireless network with other computers or devices on your wireless network by up to multiple wireless devices. Section 1 - USB Storage Drive Internet D-Link DIR-506L User Manual SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices 9
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... the SharePort Mobile app. Wireless devices can connect to an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to the network. Section 1 - 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
... the SharePort Mobile app. Wireless devices can connect to an existing network and allow wireless devices to connect to the network. Section 1 - 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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...DIR-506L will connect wirelessly to your wireless router or access point and will broadcast its signal to increase the range of your current wireless router or access point. Note that Repeater mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Note: For best results, place the DIR-506L... equal distance between the router/AP and your wireless clients. Section 1 - Internet Modem Existing Wireless Router SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 11 Product Overview Repeater Mode ...
...DIR-506L will connect wirelessly to your wireless router or access point and will broadcast its signal to increase the range of your current wireless router or access point. Note that Repeater mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Note: For best results, place the DIR-506L... equal distance between the router/AP and your wireless clients. Section 1 - Internet Modem Existing Wireless Router SharePort DIR-506L Wireless Devices D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 11 Product Overview Repeater Mode ...
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... guidelines: 1. If you access your wireless network. Product Overview Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Materials and objects such as ceiling... insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 12
... guidelines: 1. If you access your wireless network. Product Overview Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Materials and objects such as ceiling... insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 12
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...port on position and wait until the power SharePort LED turns green. 3. By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to set up. 4. It is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a computer or mobile device to charge the battery at least four hours before using... Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Using a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. LAN LAN ON OFF ON - 5V + OFF 5V 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Make sure the ...
...port on position and wait until the power SharePort LED turns green. 3. By default the DIR-506L is strongly recommended to set up. 4. It is in Router mode and must be connected wirelessly with a computer or mobile device to charge the battery at least four hours before using... Network Name (SSID) is dlink_DIR-506L and the Wi-Fi Password is installed properly (see page 7). Using a wireless computer or mobile device, launch your computer. Installation Installation First Time Setup 1. LAN LAN ON OFF ON - 5V + OFF 5V 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 13 Make sure the ...
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...Refer to manually configure your mobile device and share files from a USB storage device (USB thumb drive, flash drive, or USB external hard drive). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 5. If you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to pages ...page 25. If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your web browser. By default, the password is blank. 8. Enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. 7. To access the DIR-506L to the next page and use the QRS Mobile ...
...Refer to manually configure your mobile device and share files from a USB storage device (USB thumb drive, flash drive, or USB external hard drive). D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation 5. If you are using an Android or iOS device (iPad, mobile phone, etc) and want to pages ...page 25. If you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your web browser. By default, the password is blank. 8. Enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. 7. To access the DIR-506L to the next page and use the QRS Mobile ...
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... 1. Bakodo or RedLaser) from the App Store or Google Play. 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 You may begin the Installation process. Enter your Wi-Fi password. Section 2 ...network (SSID) that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to your DIR-506L. If you do not have an Internet connection before download the app. 2. Android - Please make sure you created in the setup.
... 1. Bakodo or RedLaser) from the App Store or Google Play. 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 You may begin the Installation process. Enter your Wi-Fi password. Section 2 ...network (SSID) that you may download the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app to use your mobile device to your DIR-506L. If you do not have an Internet connection before download the app. 2. Android - Please make sure you created in the setup.
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Click Start to continue. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation 4. Follow the instructions and click Next to continue. 6. Once your mobile device is connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon. 5.
Click Start to continue. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation 4. Follow the instructions and click Next to continue. 6. Once your mobile device is connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon. 5.
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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. Section 3 - 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. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 19
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Click Next to continue. In order to secure your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. 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. Click Next to continue. 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Select 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 the Internet. 1. Section 3 -
Click Next to continue. In order to secure your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. 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. Click Next to continue. 2. D-Link DIR-506L User Manual 20 Select 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 the Internet. 1. Section 3 -