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Question posted by ibbanjavid on April 14th, 2013

D-link Dir-505 Wireless File Sharing, Does It Require Internet?

Hello, I was thinking of buying this product mainly because of its wireless file sharing feature. I wanted to know if I need Internet to share files wirelessly from my hard drive using this device. thanks

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Datasheet - Page 1

...®. If you want to any iPad® or iPhone® mobile devices in -one Mobile Companion Product Highlights Transform any Internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot Wirelessly access your media files from any USB drive Great for home. Imagine being able to share your videos, music and photos from any external hard drive or USB thumb drive to take the...

Datasheet - Page 2

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Manual - Page 9

...cable or DSL modem and share your network against outside intruders. Connect the DIR-505 router to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 3 ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) is a 802.11n compliant device that keeps digital phone...

Manual - Page 11

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Manual - Page 14

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Manual - Page 16

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Manual - Page 17

... In the HotSpot Mode, the DIR-505 acts as a wireless network adapter for your private IP address. Additionally, it enhances private network security by limiting the access of external computers in the private IP network space. Repeater Mode Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode DIR-505 USB Flash Drive D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Then, plug the DIR-505 into a wall outlet and verify...

Manual - Page 18

... RF noise. 5. Position devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 12

Manual - Page 31

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Manual - Page 32

D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 26 Section 2 - Installation 14. For the Folder section, click on the folder icon to open a file from your USB flash drive.

Manual - Page 55

... must determine the level of encryption. When using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for use to protect your wireless network so that is transmitted from intruders. The ASCII string is a string of security you can be defined so that you must know the key. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 49 Section 4 - The type of security: • WPA2...

Manual - Page 58

... RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 6. Section 4 - Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Next to save your wireless network adapters. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP, AES, or Auto. 5. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 52 Next to WPA Mode select Auto...

Manual - Page 62

...files from a USB external hard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router. User Name: To create a new user, enter a user name. User List: Displays the accounts. Access HTTPS Enter a port (4433 is default). Devices: D-Link DIR-505...the URL when connecting to the shared files. Password: Enter a password for your local network or from the Internet using either a web browser or ...

Manual - Page 76

... on the hard disk of configuration settings. Clear Language If you previously installed a language pack and want to the default language settings, click the Clear button. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 70 If you Drive: are using. Reboot Device: Click to the factory default settings will restore all configuration settings back Factory Default to select a location and file name...

Manual - Page 97

... above. If you Drive: are using. Load Settings Use this option to save the current router configuration settings, use the Browse option to the settings that you've created. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 91 A file dialog will restore all configuration settings back Factory Default to find a previously Drive: saved file of the computer you want to a file on the Router interface...

Manual - Page 114

... (Pre-Shared Key) What is provided so you can change keys easily. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 108 It is easier to another. WEP stands for Information Interchange - using WEP, you can use to HEX for use over your data from one wireless device to remember. ASCII format is WEP? The ASCII string is converted to protect your wireless network so...

Manual - Page 122

... then see a file dialog where you want to reboot the repeater. Upload from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will restore all configuration settings back Factory Default: to the settings that you are using. Device: D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 116 Configuration System Save to Local Use this option to a file on the hard disk of the...

Manual - Page 123

... on Check Now to your hard drive from this option to be used for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Configuration Firmware You can change the language of the repeater here. Please check the D-Link support website for the update. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 117 Language Pack...

Manual - Page 137

... menu the type of the wireless connection. Select if you have wireless clients using 802.11n wireless clients only. WPA Mode: Select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Setup: D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 131 Section 3 - Cipher Type: Select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. Use Auto if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. 40MHz - Channel Width...

Manual - Page 140

... Access: that is plugged in the URL. Enable Shareport Check to the shared files. You will have to enter this account. User Name: To create a new user, enter a user name. Click Add/Edit to your local network or from your router's storage. Devices: D-Link DIR-505 User Manual 134 HTTP Access Port: Enter a port (8181 is default...