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D-Link DIR-2680 User Manual

Version 1.00 2019/03/12

D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router

User Manual

DIR-2680

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision

Date

Description

1.00

Oct 25, 2018

First Release

 

 

 

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks 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.

Apple®, Apple logo®, Safari®, iPhone®, iPad® and Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.

Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Copyright © 2018 by D-Link Corporation, Inc.

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation, Inc.

Power Usage

This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) designed to be always on. It can be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.

Network Standby: 7.15 W Switched Off: 0.25 W

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Product Overview..............................................................

1

Package Contents.........................................................................

1

System Requirements.................................................................

2

Introduction ...................................................................................

3

Features............................................................................................

4

Hardware Overview.....................................................................

5

LED Indicators........................................................................

5

Back Panel ...............................................................................

6

Installation .........................................................................

7

Before you Begin...........................................................................

7

Wireless Installation Considerations......................................

8

Hardware Setup ............................................................................

9

Completing Setup......................................................................

12

D-Link Wi-Fi App .................................................................

13

Setup Wizard ........................................................................

17

Configuration...................................................................

22

Home ..............................................................................................

23

Internet...................................................................................

23

DIR-2680.................................................................................

24

Connected Clients ..............................................................

25

USB Device ............................................................................

26

Settings ..........................................................................................

27

Wizard .....................................................................................

27

Internet...................................................................................

27

IPv6 .....................................................................................

37

VLAN...................................................................................

52

Wireless ..................................................................................

54

Guest Zone.......................................................................

57

Network..................................................................................

58

USB Sharing ..........................................................................

60

D-Link Cloud.........................................................................

61

Features..........................................................................................

62

QoS Engine............................................................................

62

Firewall ...................................................................................

64

IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................

66

Port Forwarding ..................................................................

67

Static Routes.........................................................................

68

IPv6 .....................................................................................

69

Dynamic DNS .......................................................................

70

IPv6 Host ...........................................................................

71

Quick VPN..............................................................................

72

Management................................................................................

74

Time & Schedule .................................................................

74

Time ....................................................................................

74

Schedule ...........................................................................

75

System Log............................................................................

76

System Admin......................................................................

78

System ...............................................................................

79

User.....................................................................................

80

Firmware Upgrade..............................................................

82

Statistics .................................................................................

84

Voice Assistants ...............................................................

85

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Amazon Alexa..............................................................................

86

Setup.......................................................................................

86

Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................

90

Google Assistant.........................................................................

91

Setup.......................................................................................

91

Google Assistant Voice Commands .............................

94

D-Fend ..............................................................................

95

Setup...............................................................................................

96

D-Fend and Amazon Alexa Setup.........................................

99

D-Fend and Amazon Alexa Voice Commands...............

103

D-Fend Features.......................................................................

104

Quick VPN.......................................................................

105

Important Information ..........................................................

106

iOS Devices ................................................................................

107

Mac OS X.....................................................................................

111

Windows 7..................................................................................

114

Windows 8.1/8..........................................................................

118

Windows 10 ...............................................................................

124

Android .......................................................................................

127

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................

131

WPS Button................................................................................

131

Windows® 10 .............................................................................

132

Windows® 8................................................................................

134

WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................

134

Windows® 7................................................................................

136

WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................

136

Windows Vista®.........................................................................

139

WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................

140

Troubleshooting ............................................................

142

Wireless Basics ...............................................................

146

What is Wireless?......................................................................

147

Tips................................................................................................

149

Wireless Modes.........................................................................

150

Networking Basics.........................................................

151

Check your IP address............................................................

151

Statically Assign an IP address............................................

152

Wireless Security .........................................................

153

What is WPA? ................................................................

153

Technical Specifications................................................

154

Regulatory Information ................................................

155

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Section 1 - Product Overview

ProductPackageOverviewContents

 

DIR-2680 (D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router)

 

Quick Install Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet Cable

Setup Guide

Power Adapter

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-2680 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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System Requirements

Network Requirements

• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients

 

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

 

 

 

Computer with the following:

 

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

 

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Web-based Configuration

Browser Requirements:

Utility Requirements

• Internet Explorer 10 or higher

 

 

• Firefox 28 or higher

 

• Safari 6 or higher

 

• Chrome 28 or higher

 

 

D-Link Wi-Fi Requirements

• iPhone®/iPad®, Android™, or Windows smartphone. (Please refer

to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is

 

compatible)

 

 

D-Fend App Requirements

• iPhone®/iPad®, Android™, or Windows smartphone. (Please refer

to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is

 

compatible)

 

 

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Introduction

A concurrent dual band wireless router upgraded to the latest 802.11ac standard technology, DIR-2680 brings you the future of high-bandwidth wireless connectivity, vastly increasing the speed and coverage of your network. Not only can you enjoy streaming HD video and lightning-fast downloads on multiple devices, you can do so without sacrificing privacy and safety. The D-Fend smart home network protection gives your home network an extra layer of powerful protection. Voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa is integrated so you can control your network with voice commands. The DIR-2680 is the ideal networking solution for the ever expanding smart home network that combines a Wi-Fi router with smart home protection, parental controls and anti-virus.

Kick security up a notch with D-Fend security protection for your network. Keep your kids safe online with age-based profiles and the ability to pause the internet when you need to. All this is part of the comprehensive parental controls offered by D-Fend. With D-Fend you can also take control of your devices and be the first to know and respond to potentially threatening activity on your network, such as devices trying to connect to malicious addresses, or unidentified devices joining your network. When you are away from home, you can also deny any new devices from connecting to your network. D-Fend also works with Amazon Alexa to give you a new way to command and monitor your home network – your voice. You can scan your network, block devices, and get up to speed on your network notifications all without lifting a finger.

The DIR-2680 upgrades your network to dual-band high-speed wireless technology to bring you lightning-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2533 Mbps (800 Mbps at 2.4 GHz & 1733 Mbps at 5 GHz)1 so you can meet the increasing demand from multimedia applications. Enjoy seamless high definition streaming media, Internet phone calls, online gaming, and content rich

web surfing throughout your home or office, even over wireless. In addition, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports give you solid, dependable wired performance for devices such as Network Attached Storage (NAS), media centers, and gaming consoles. The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth.

1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

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Features

D-Fend Security powered by McAfeeTM - Help keep your kids safe online with comprehensive parental controls via the D-Fend1 App. The device comes with end-to-end protection with McAfee Secure Home Platform2 that automatically protects every device connected to your network and free installations of McAfee LiveSafeTM antivirus software3 for your computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Performance and Connectivity - 802.11ac wireless specification delivers blazing fast wireless connectivity with increased range and reliability. Router includes one 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for fastpaced Internet access and three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports to give you high-speed wired connectivity. One SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port is available to share media from a storage device.

Voice Assistant Compatibility - Command D-Fend and your router’s functionality4 with your voice through Amazon Alexa and control your Wi-Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI.

1Check device app store for OS requirements.

2Bundled Mcafee Secure Home Platform subscription is valid for 5 years.

3Bundled Mcafee Livesafe subscription is valid for 2 years.

4Not all functionality is supported for voice control.

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Hardware Overview

LED Indicators

1

Press the power button to power the device on or off.

1 PowerButton/PowerLED A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid yellow during the power on process, undergoing factory reset process, or under firmware upgrade process.

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Hardware Overview

Back Panel

 

1

2

3

4

5

1

USB 3.0 Port

Connect a USB storage device to share files over the network.

 

 

2Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.

3Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 3) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.

4

WPS Button

Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client.

 

 

 

5

Power Connector

Connector for the supplied power adapter.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation of the DIR-2680.

Before you Begin

Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.

Configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.

If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge”mode so the router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's username and password. Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN configuration settings which may be necessary to establish a connection.

If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1.Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 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 position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5.If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your

2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.

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Hardware Setup

1.The DIR-2680 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.

2.Position your DIR-2680 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage.

DIR-2680

Modem

3.Turn off and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes.

DIR-2680

Modem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labeled INTERNET on the router.

DIR-2680

Modem

 

5. Turn on or plug your modem back in and wait approximately one minute before proceeding onward.

DIR-2680

Modem

6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white.

DIR-2680

Modem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7.If you are configuring the DIR-2680 wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the included Quick Installation Card. You can also find the Wi-Fi network names and passwords printed on the label attached to the bottom

your router.

DIR-2680

Modem

Quick Installation Card

If you are configuring the DIR-2680 from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable

into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into your computer's Ethernet port.

DIR-2680

Modem

8.If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Completing Setup

on page 12.

Note: We strongly suggest you use the D-Link Wi-Fi App with the given QR code on the QIC for setup in order to gain full functionality of D-Fend and the DIR-2680.

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Completing Setup

There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:

D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to configure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi App on page 13.

D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log in to the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 17.

Manual Setup - Log in to and manually configure your router. Refer to Configuration on page 22.

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D-Link Wi-Fi App

The D-Link Wi-Fi App allows you to install and configure your DIR-2680 D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router from your compatible mobile device.

Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.

Step 1

Search for the free D-Link Wi-Fi App on the App Store or Google Play and install. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.

Step 2

Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi App from the home screen of your device.

D-Link Wi-Fi

Step 3

Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen (or tap the

Menu button on the top left corner of the app to do the same).

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D-Link Wi-Fi App (continued)

Step 4

Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 5. If not, click No and proceed to step 6.

Step 5

Slide the product options to Router and select DIR-2680 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue.

Step 6

You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DIR-2680 configuration process.

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D-Link Wi-Fi App (continued)

Step 7

In order to use 3rd party services such as D-Fend and Amazon Alexa to control and manage your device, please register your device with D-Link Cloud Service.

Step 8

Agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice to use D-Fend.

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D-Link Wi-Fi App (continued)

Step 9

Congratulations! You can now connect to your Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi name and password you have set up.

Tap on the FINISH button to end setup.

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Setup Wizard

If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).

Note: We strongly suggest you use the D-Link Wi-Fi App with the given QR code on the QIC for setup in order to gain full functionality of D-Fend and the DIR-2680.

The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.

Click Next to continue.

Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.

If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed.

Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider) and click Next to continue.

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Setup Wizard (continued)

If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue.

Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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Setup Wizard (continued)

Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.

Click Next to continue.

Note:The DIR-2680's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network. When connecting clients to an extension network, they will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 54.

In order to secure the router, please enter a new password.You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue.

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Setup Wizard (continued)

Please select your time zone from the drop-down menu. You can search for the time zone you wish by typing partial word of your region or city. Click Next to continue.

Choose whether to keep your device up to date automatically or if you want to manage device updates yourself. Click Next to continue.

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Setup Wizard (continued)

You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes.

Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! Click OK finish.

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Configuration

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar.

Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed.

Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the recessed reset button on the bottom of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings.

DIR-2680 comes with pre-configured device password. The password is located on both the Quick Installation Card and on the device label at bottom of the device.

The router’s home page will open displaying its current connection status.

The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features, and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time.

Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.

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Home

The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages.

The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to Setup Wizard on page 17 for more information.

Internet

To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively.

Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew.

To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet on page 27.

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DIR-2680

Click on the DIR-2680 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.

To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. Refer to Network on page 58 for more information.

To reconfigure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears. Refer to Wireless on page 54 for more information.

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Connected Clients

Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses.

To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.

Name:

Enter a custom name for this client.

Vendor:

Displays the vendor of the device.

MAC Address:

Displays the MAC address of the device.

IP Address:

Displays the current IP address of this client.

Reserve IP:

Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.

IP Address

Specify an IP address for the DIR-2680's DHCP server to assign.

(Reserved):

 

 

Click Save when you are done.

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USB Device

Click on the USB Device icon to view details about the currently connected USB storage device, UPnP media server, Windows File Sharing, and FTP.

If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space it has.

To reconfigure the USB sharing settings, either click Go to settings on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then USB Sharing on the menu that appears. Refer to USB Sharing on page 67 for more information.

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