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D-Link DIR-506L User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Side/Left

Ethernet LAN/WAN Port

The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.

Power Switch

Turns the DIR-506L on and off.

Mini USB Port

This port provides power to the router and charges the battery. Note that the battery must be installed

for the device to work.

Summary of Contents for DIR-506L

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 09 26 2012 DIR 506L User Manual SharePort Go Mobile Companion ...

Page 2: ...ks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2012 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Li...

Page 3: ...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 SharePort Mobile App iOS Android 44 Advanced 47 Virtual Server 47 Application Rules 48 MAC Address Filter 49 URL Filter 50 Outbound Filter 51 Inb...

Page 4: ...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 Troubleshooting 88 Wireless Basics 92 What is Wireless 93 Tips 95 Networking Basics 96 Assign a Static IP address 97 Technical Specifications 98 GPL Code Statement 99 Warranty 114 Registration 122 ...

Page 5: ...ction 1 Product Overview Package Contents DIR 506L SharePort Go Mobile Companion USB Cable Rechargeable Battery Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing from your package please contact your reseller Product Overview ...

Page 6: ...b based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 7 or higher Safari 4 or higher Firefox Chrome Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version System Requirements ...

Page 7: ...outer includes a Quality of Service QoS engine that keeps digital phone calls VoIP and online gaming smooth and responsive providing a better Internet experience TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR 506L router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet Support for WPA WPA2 standards ensure that you ll be...

Page 8: ...ilyappliedcontentfilteringbasedonMediaAccessControl MAC addressand website address Filter Scheduling These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 506L can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 506L can securely access corporate net...

Page 9: ...the DIR 506L to its original factory default settings 4 USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to configure the wireless settings using SharePort Mobile and SharePort Web File Access Both allow you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network 5 USB LED Indicator Flashing Green Connect to USB SharePort is not ready Solid Green Connect to USB SharePort is ready Off Remove USB 6 Ethernet LE...

Page 10: ... WAN Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection 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 the router and charges the battery Note that the battery must be installed for the device to work 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...tment 2 Battery Compartment Insert the rechargeable battery into the compartment making sure the contact points on the battery are properly aligned with the contact points of the device After proper insertion replace the battery cover Note Using a rechargeable battery other than the one that came with your package may cause damage to your device and will void its warranty 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...t connection with your devices wirelessly providing Internet access for an entire home or office You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort Mobile feature Note For best quality we suggest this application be used by up to five users simultaneously Cable DSL Modem USB Storage Drive Wireless Devices Internet DIR 506L ...

Page 13: ... hotel airport or coffee shop This will allow you to share that single connection to multiple wireless devices You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort Mobile app Note For best quality we suggest this application be used by up to five users simultaneously SharePort USB Storage Drive Wireless Devices Internet DIR 506L ...

Page 14: ...twork via switch or router using an Ethernet cable Wireless devices can now connect to the DIR 506L and access your network Note that AP mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app Below are two examples of how to use the DIR 506L in AP mode SharePort SharePort Wireless Devices Internet DIR 506L Wireless Devices DIR 506L Modem Router Switch Existing Net...

Page 15: ... wirelessly to your wireless router or access point and will broadcast its signal to your wireless clients 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 SharePort Wireless Devices Internet DIR 506L Modem Existing Wireless Router ...

Page 16: ... that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to ...

Page 17: ... to the DIR 506L The default Wi Fi Network Name SSID is dlink_DIR 506L and theWi Fi Password is left blank no security 1 Make sure the battery is installed properly see page 7 Connect the USB cable to the DIR 506L and then connect to a USB port on your computer It is strongly recommended to charge the battery at least four hours before using LAN ON OFF 5V LAN ON OFF 5V SharePort 2 Push the power b...

Page 18: ... login screen enter admin for the user name and leave the password field empty By default the password is blank 8 Click the Setup tab Here you may either run the Internet Connection Setup Wizard or manually configure your DIR 506L If you clicked Internet Connection SetupWizard skip to page 20 and continue with the setup Ifyouwanttomanuallyconfigureyoursettings skiptopage25 Once you have completed ...

Page 19: ... 506Lwirelessly Default WiFi SSID dlink_DIR 506L Default Password leave this blank QRS Mobile App Setup Settings 1 You may download the QRS Quick Router Setup Mobile app to use your mobile device to set up your DIR 506L Scan the code below using the barcode scanner App e g Bakodo or RedLaser from your iOS or Android device If you do not have the app search QRS Mobile from the App Store or Google P...

Page 20: ...16 D Link DIR 506L User Manual Section 2 Installation 4 Onceyourmobiledeviceisconnected clickontheQRSMobile icon 5 Click Start to continue 6 Follow the instructions and click Next to continue ...

Page 21: ...r Manual Section 2 Installation 7 After the Setup Wizard is complete the following screen will appear You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created ...

Page 22: ...the user name and leave the password field empty By default the password is blank 1 To access the configuration utility of the DIR 506L open a web browserandenterhttp 192 168 0 1orhttp dlinkrouter local in the address bar 3 Theconfigurationinterfacewillopenandyoucanconfigureyour DIR 506L ...

Page 23: ...you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet usingthesetupwizard clickInternetConnectionSetupWizard and continue to the next page To configure your Internet settings manually click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button and go to Manual Internet Setup on page 25 ...

Page 24: ...our DIR 506L and connect to the Internet 1 Click Next to continue 2 In order to secure your router please enter a new password and verify the password Click Next to continue Note This password is used only to log into your DIR 506L not your Wi Fi Password 3 Select your time zone from the drop down menu and click Next to continue Internet Connection Setup Wizard ...

Page 25: ...clicktheNextbutton and enter the related settings Note Most cable modem connections use DHCP and most DSL modemconnectionsusePPPoE Ifyouarenotsurewhichconnection type you use or what settings to enter contact your Internet service provider If you are connecting to a wireless hotspot such as a hotel select Wi Fi HotSpot Setupiscomplete Yourwirelessnetworknameandpasswordwill be displayed It is recom...

Page 26: ...PoE username password and verify password then click Next to continue Note MakesuretoremoveyourPPPoEsoftwarefromyourcomputer Thesoftwareisnolongerneededandwillnotworkthrougharouter IfyouselectedPPTPConnection youwillseethefollowingscreen Enter your PPTP username password and other information supplied by your ISP Click Next to continue ...

Page 27: ...other information supplied by your ISP Click Next to continue If you selected Wi Fi HotSpot a list of available wireless networks will appear Select the wireless network supplying an Internet connection and click Select at the bottom If the network you are connecting to has encryption security enabled youmustentertheWi FiPassword ClickNexttocontinue ...

Page 28: ... Manual Section 3 Configuration If you selected Static enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP Click Next to continue Your setup is complete Click Connect to save your settings and automatically reboot your router ...

Page 29: ... is If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on the Internet page you will see this screen allowing you to configure the Internet connection for your DIR 506L After making your changes click the Save Settings button Note MostcablemodemconnectionsuseDHCPandmostDSLconnectionsuse PPPoE If you are not sure which connection mode to use contact your Internet service provider Ifyouareconnectingtoa...

Page 30: ...atically from your ISP Leave this setting at 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP If you experience connection issues you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address enter it here You can click the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to copy your current computer ...

Page 31: ...econdary DNS server addresses Static PPPoE only If you experience connection issues you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address enter it here You can click the Clone Your Pc s MAC Address button to copy your current computer s MAC address Address Mode IP Address Username Password Servi...

Page 32: ...s on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connectionismaintainedduringinactivity Todisablethis feature set the Reconnect Mode to Always on The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider If you experience connection issues you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MT...

Page 33: ...R 506L User Manual Section 3 Configuration If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address enter it here You can click the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to copy your current computer s MAC address MAC Address ...

Page 34: ...nter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connectionismaintainedduringinactivity Todisablethis feature set the Reconnect Mode to Always on Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses for static L2TP only My Internet Connection Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet ...

Page 35: ...e connection issues you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address enter it here You can click the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to copy your current computer s MAC address ...

Page 36: ...ntials and connect My Internet Connection Wireless AP List Refresh Select If you selected Wi Fi Hotspot the DIR 506L will scan for an available Wi Fi hotspot to connect to If one or more is found they will appear in a list along with details of the signal Note InWi FiHotSpotmode ifahotspotisassigning192 168 0 xIPaddressesto clients therewillbeanIPconflictwiththeDIR 506LdefaultIP192 168 0 x Please ...

Page 37: ...wirelesssettingsonyourrouterusing the wizard click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to the next page If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your routerclickManualWirelessNetworkSetupandrefertopage36 You can also connect using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Refer to page 73 ...

Page 38: ... from the following options BEST Recommended Select this option to create a network key using either AES or TKIP and click Next BETTER Select this option to create a network key usingTKIP and click Next GOOD Select this option to create a network key using either ASCII or HEX and click Next NONE NotRecommended Selectthis option if you do not with to use a network key and click Next If you select t...

Page 39: ...P and manually enter a password for your wireless network When you are finished click Next If you selected BETTER for your wireless security option you will need to manually enter a password for your wireless network using TKIP When you are finished click Next IfyouselectedGOODforyourwirelesssecurityoption youwillneedtochoose eitherACSIIorHEXandmanuallyenterapasswordforyourwirelessnetwork When you...

Page 40: ... Point Mode or Repeater Mode from the drop down menu Note ForHotSpotmode selectRoutermodeandconfigure your Internet connection to Wi Fi HotSpot If you clicked ManualWirelessNetworkSetup you can choose what mode the DIR 506L will operate in and configure the wireless network settings After making your changes click the Save Settings button ...

Page 41: ...802 11g and 802 11b wireless clients N Mode Select this for 802 11n wireless clients B G N Mixed Select this if you are using a mix of 802 11n g and b wireless clients When this box is checked the DIR 506L will automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked select the channel you want to use for wireless communication Select the Channel Wid...

Page 42: ...ity purposes it is highly recommended to change from the default network name Select one of the following based on your needs B G Mixed Select this if you are using a mix of 802 11g and 802 11b wireless clients N Mode Select this for 802 11n wireless clients B G N Mixed Select this if you are using a mix of 802 11n g and b wireless clients When this box is checked the DIR 506L will automatically s...

Page 43: ...he following based on your needs B G Mixed Select this if you are using a mix of 802 11g and 802 11b wireless clients N Mode Select this for 802 11n wireless clients B G NMixed Selectthisifyouareusingamixof802 11n g and b wireless clients When this box is checked the DIR 506L will automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked select the ch...

Page 44: ...yourwireless network You will need to enter this on your wireless devices when connecting to the DIR 506L WPA Mode Cipher Type RADIUS Server IP Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Shared Secret Select whether to use WPA WPA2 or both WPA and WPA2 for your wireless network Choose whether to use TKIP AES or both TKIP and AES ciphers for your wireless network Enter your RADIUS server IP address E...

Page 45: ...on utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter a name for the DIR 506L Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router Uncheck to disable this function ThelengthoftimefortheIPaddresslease EntertheLease time in minutes Configure the IP address of the preferred DNS server Configure the IP address of the backup DNS server if any Configure the IP address of the...

Page 46: ...e music pictures and videos with any devices connected to your network After making your changes click the Save Settings button Note this option is only available in Router mode Check this box to enable the media server feature Enter your media server s name Enable DLNA Media Server Media Server Name ...

Page 47: ...ss to your files 8181 is the default You will have to add this port to the IP address of the DIR 506L when connecting For example http 192 168 0 1 or http dlinkrouter local 8181 Check to enable remote access to your router s storage Create a user name To edit an existing user use the drop down box to the right Enterapasswordyouwanttousefortheaccount Re enter the password in the Verify Password tex...

Page 48: ...our USB flash drive into the USB port on top of the DIR 506L Note To avoid USB crash do not unplug the drive while the USB LED is flashing Also allow 3 4 minutes before using Wait until the USB light stops flashing SharePort Mobile App iOS Android The SharePort Mobileapp allows you to remotely access files stored on a USB flash drive or USB external hard drive connected to the DIR 506L For more in...

Page 49: ...ect the wireless network SSID that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi Fi password Android Press Wireless Networks Wi Fi Settings and then select the wireless network SSID that you created in the setup Enter yourWi Fi password 5 Once connected press the SharePort icon and the SharePort app will launch Settings ...

Page 50: ...n Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password Click Done to continue Refer to page 43 to create user accounts 7 You can now use the SharePort Mobile app to access the files on your USB storage drive Note IfyouconnectaUSBstoragedrivewithmanyfilesorwithalargecapacity it may take a while for the DIR 506L to scan and catalog your files ...

Page 51: ... on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router DHCP your computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click the button to automatically fill in the IP address Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports a...

Page 52: ...ions Trigger Incoming Ports Enable Application Rules Some applications may require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing and VoIP calls over the Internet These applications may have difficulty working through Network Address Translation NAT Application Rules allows some of these applications to work with the DIR 506L If you need to run applications that require multiple c...

Page 53: ... drop down menu will allow you to choose whether all other MAC addresses that are not in the list will be blocked or allowed to associate EntertheMACaddressesyouwouldliketofilterandthenselect whether you want them in the C Connection Control group the A AssociationControl group orboth Ifthecontrolgroups are not enabled these designations will be ignored MAC Address Control Connection Control Assoc...

Page 54: ...bsites you want to block or allow in the text boxes Anywebsiteaddressthatcontainsthetextentered will be blocked once you click Enable and then save your settings URL Filter are used to allow you to set up a list of websites to either allow or block access to After making your changes click the Save Settings button Note this option is only available in Router mode ...

Page 55: ...Denypassageofaddressesandportsthatmatch the filter rules you set Enter the source IP address and port Enter 0 0 0 0 if you do not want to specify an IP range Enter the destination IP address and port Enter 0 0 0 0 if you do not want to specify an IP range Check this box to enable the rule you are creating Provide an identification number for the rule Click the Add button to apply your settings The...

Page 56: ... if you do not want to specify an IP range Check this box to enable the rule you are creating Provide an identification number for the rule Click the Add button to apply your settings Inbound Filter Use schedule rule Inbound Filter Rules List Allow Deny all to pass Source IP and Ports Destination IP and Ports Enable Schedule Rule Add New Rule The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of cont...

Page 57: ...ur SNMP server Set the first IP address to be managed here Set a second IP address to be managed here Set a third IP address to be managed here Set a fourth IP address to be managed here Choose the version of SNMP to be used by your server Enter the IP address used for WAN access here The Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is an application layer protocol to remotely manage network devices so...

Page 58: ...st match your destination IP address Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used Enter a number to represent the hop value of this route Checktoenablethisrouteorleaveuncheckedtoignoreit RIP Destination IP Subnet Mask Gateway Hop Enable Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network After making your changes click the S...

Page 59: ...nameofyourmain wireless network Check to allow network connectivity between the Guest Zone and your main network Select between None WEP WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise Refer to Wireless Settings on page 33 for information on how to configure the different security modes Enable Guest Zone Add New Schedule Wireless Network Name Enable Routing Between Zones Security Mode The Guest Zone feature allow...

Page 60: ...ry Traffic Indication Message rate here WMM is Quality of Service QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Select the TX data rate you would like to use from the drop down menu Beacon Interval Transmit Power RTS Threshold Fragmentation DTIM Interval WMM Capable TX Rates Advanced Wireless allows you to set various advanced...

Page 61: ...me extra security from hackers Check this box to allow the router to minimize the power usagewhendisconnectedfromapowersourceandusing the battery while still providing the necessary power for normal operations Enable UPnP Enable WAN Ping Respond Enable Power Saving in Battery Mode Advanced Network Advanced Network allows you to set various advanced network settings of your DIR 506L After making yo...

Page 62: ... 506Ltobeconfigured over the Internet through a web browser A username password is still required to access the configuration interface This is the IP that will be used to access the DIR 506L configuration interface when using remote management Thisistheportnumbertobeusedforremotemanagement Tools Admin Settings Administrator Settings will allow you to change the password for the administrator acco...

Page 63: ... Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers Check this box to use a NTP server This will only connect to a server on the Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu Time The Time and Date page allows you to configure update and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock From this section you can set t...

Page 64: ...ysLog server on your network Note this option is only available in Router mode Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog server The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP ...

Page 65: ... Notification SMTP Server IP and Port SMTP Username SMTP Password Send E mail alert to E mail Subject When this option is enabled router activity logs are e mailed to a designated e mail address Enter the SMTP server address and SMTP port used for sending e mail Enter your account username for sending e mail Enter the password associated with the account Enter the e mail address es where you would...

Page 66: ...tings Click Browse to find a previously saved configuration file Click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the DIR 506L This option will restore all configuration settings back to the factory default settings Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save your current configuration settings use the Save button a...

Page 67: ...e file to be used for the upgrade Please check the D Link support website for firmware updates at http support dlink com After you have downloaded the new firmware click Choose File to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Click Upgrade to complete the firmware upgrade Do not disconnect from the DIR 506L or power your computer or DIR 506L off during the upgrade process Check this box to ap...

Page 68: ...vider Host Name Username E mail Password Key Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc behind your DIR 506L using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DDNS service provider your friends can enter in your ...

Page 69: ... to test if your DIR 506L is connected to the Internet Enter the host name or IP address that you wish to ping and click the Ping button System Check Host Name or IP address This page allows you to run a ping test to check your Internet connectivity Note this option is only available in Router mode ...

Page 70: ...ve button to save your changes The list of created schedules will be listed here Click the Add New Rule button to create a schedule rule Enable Schedule Schedule Rules List Schedules You can create schedules for use with some of the features of the DIR 506L which will allow those features to be active during certain times of the day or week Note this option is only available in Router mode ...

Page 71: ...ction to your modem or Internet connection Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the access point Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays information about the devices on your local network The DeviceInformationpage displays the general information for the DIR 506L as well as the LAN and wireless LAN information ...

Page 72: ...ckets and Notice Directs you to the previous page of the log Directs you to the next page of the log Directs you to the first page of the log Directs you to the last page of the log Refreshes the log This button opens dialog where you can save the current log to your hard drive Clears all current log content The DIR 506L keeps a running log of events and activities If the DIR 506L is rebooted the ...

Page 73: ...ffic that passes through it You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network Click the Refresh Statistics button to update the information or click the Clear Statistics button to reset all statistics The traffic counter will reset if the DIR 506L is rebooted ...

Page 74: ...R 506L User Manual Section 3 Configuration Wireless The WirelessClientList displays current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients ...

Page 75: ...71 D Link DIR 506L User Manual Section 3 Configuration This screen gives you more information about the various parts of the configuration interface Click on a link to learn more about that topic Help ...

Page 76: ...s adapters media players Blu ray DVD players wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DIR 506L router Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS then follow the steps below Step 1 Press the WPS button on the DIR 506L for about one second Th...

Page 77: ...ent using PIN method Click to generate a new random PIN Select Enrollee or Registrar from the drop down menu DisablingWPS PIN prevents the settings from being changed by theWi Fi Protected Setup feature of the router Devices can still be added to the network usingWPS However the settings of the network will not change once this option is checked Select Push Button and then click Trigger to start t...

Page 78: ...ur wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 ...

Page 79: ...ld like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 80: ...hrase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing theWPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connectionfails pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsarecorrect The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 81: ...06L User Manual Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client WPS The WPS feature of the DIR 506L can be configured using Windows 7 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the menu 2 Click Network on the left side ...

Page 82: ...nual Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 3 Double click the DIR 506L 4 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 ...

Page 83: ...79 D Link DIR 506L User Manual Section 4 Connecting a Wireless Client 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue ...

Page 84: ...eingconfigured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully Make a note of the security key as 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 WPS setup ...

Page 85: ... utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button Ifyou...

Page 86: ...figuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 87: ...same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 88: ...be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are runningWindowsVista log into the router and click the Enable box in the Basic Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click t...

Page 89: ...ption similar to theWindows XP utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select View AvailableWireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Theutilitywilldisplayanyavailablewirelessnetworksinyourarea Click on a network displayed using the SSID and...

Page 90: ...ur wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 OpentheWindows XPWirelessUtilitybyright clickingonthe wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View AvailableWireless Networks WPA WPA2 ...

Page 91: ...twork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct TheWPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 92: ...be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 7 and higher Firefox Chrome Safari 4 and higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if p...

Page 93: ...n page for your web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortunately this process will cha...

Page 94: ...uch as eBay banking sites and Hotmail we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start in the box type cmd and press Enter Once the window opens you ll need to do a special ping Use the following syntax ping url...

Page 95: ...0 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser and enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 or http dlinkrouter local and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click ...

Page 96: ...elessLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandofficeenvironments andpublicareassuchasairports coffeeshops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a...

Page 97: ...o transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In aWireless Local Area Network a ...

Page 98: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it Whether it s for home office or business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check e mail instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 99: ...s of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a...

Page 100: ...fy your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation securitysettingsandthesettingsonyourrouter Somefirewa...

Page 101: ...sents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 or http dlinkrouter local make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2...

Page 102: ... iOS 2 VPN pass through Guest Zone Support UPnP Support Web File Access Support Wi Fi WMM Quality of Service 1 Frequency Range varies depending on local regulations 2 SharePort Mobile app functionality only available when in Router or Wi Fi Hotspot mode Advanced Firewall Features Network Address Translation NAT Stateful Packet Inspection SPI MAC Address Filtering Device Management Web UI Diagnosti...

Page 103: ... code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software D Link will provide upon written request via e mail and or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allo...

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Page 116: ...tional or different permissions However no additional obligations are imposed on any author or copyright holder as a result of your choosing to follow a later version 15 Disclaimer of Warranty THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATEDINWRITINGTHECOPYRIGHTHOLDERSAND OROTHERPARTIESPROVIDETHEPROGRAM ASIS WITHOUTWARRANTYOF ANYKIND EITHE...

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Page 118: ...Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during theWarranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defec...

Page 119: ...re is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the originalWarranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not p...

Page 120: ... the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shal...

Page 121: ...hat it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sen...

Page 122: ...n purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Authorized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair...

Page 123: ...ASE PRICE OFTHE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This LimitedWarranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how l...

Page 124: ...icular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci...

Page 125: ...ncluding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the...

Page 126: ...R 506L User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 0 US September 26 2012 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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