D-link DIR-506L User Manual

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Version 1.1 | 09/11/2012

User Manual

Pocket Cloud Router

DIR-506L

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

1.1 September 11, 2012 • Initial 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.

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. i

Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i

Trademarks ...................................................................................... i

Package Contents ......................................................................... 1

System Requirements ................................................................. 2

Introduction ...................................................................................3

Features ............................................................................................4

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5

Front/Top ................................................................................. 5

Side/Left ................................................................................... 6

Back............................................................................................ 7

Router Setup Diagram ........................................................ 8

Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................9

Setting Up Your DIR-506L ........................................................10

Initial Setup Wizard ....................................................................11

SharePort Mobile App (iOS, Android) .................................13

QRS Mobile App Setup (iOS) ..................................................16

Manual Wireless - Router Mode ................................37

Manual Wireless - Access Point Mode ....................40

Manual Wireless - Repeater Mode ...........................41

Network Settings ................................................................42

Media Server.........................................................................43

Storage ...................................................................................44

Advanced ......................................................................................45

Virtual Server ........................................................................45

Application Rules ................................................................46

MAC Address Filter .............................................................47

URL Filters ..............................................................................48

Outbound Filters .................................................................49

Inbound Filters.....................................................................50

SNMP .......................................................................................51

Routing ...................................................................................52

Guest Zone ............................................................................53

Advanced Wireless .............................................................54

Web-based Conguration .......................................................19

Setup ...............................................................................................20

Internet Settings .................................................................20

Internet Connection Setup Wizard ..........................21

Manual Internet Setup .................................................25

Wireless Settings .................................................................33

Wireless Network Setup Wizard ................................34

Manual Wireless Network Conguration ..............36

Advanced Network ............................................................55

Tools ................................................................................................56

Administrator Settings ......................................................56

Time and Date ......................................................................57

SysLog .....................................................................................58

Email Settings ......................................................................59

System Settings ...................................................................60

Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................61

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Dynamic DNS .......................................................................62

System Check .......................................................................63

Schedules ..............................................................................64

Status ..............................................................................................65

Device Info ............................................................................65

Logs .........................................................................................66

Statistics .................................................................................67

Wireless Client List .............................................................68

Help .................................................................................................69

Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................70

WPS Button ...................................................................................70

Windows® 7 ...................................................................................71

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................71

WPS ..........................................................................................74

Windows Vista® ............................................................................78

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................79

Assign a Static IP address .........................................................94

Technical Specications ..................................................95

GPL Code Statement........................................................96

Safety Statements .........................................................111

WPS/WCN 2.0 .......................................................................81

Windows® XP ................................................................................82

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................83

Troubleshooting ..............................................................85

Wireless Basics .................................................................89

What is Wireless? .........................................................................90

Tips ...................................................................................................92

Networking Basics ...........................................................93

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Package Contents

DIR-506L Pocket Cloud Router

USB cable

Rechargeable battery

Quick Install Guide

If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.

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Network Requirements

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

System Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients

• 10/100 Ethernet

Computer with the following:

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

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 8 or higher

• Firefox 8.0 or higher

• Safari 4.0 or higher

• Google Chrome (16.0.9.12.75)

Windows

installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java

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Introduction

TOTAL PERFORMANCE

Combines award winning router features and Wireless N 150 technology to provide the best wireless performance.

TOTAL SECURITY

The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders.

TOTAL COVERAGE

Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The D-Link Pocket Cloud Router (DIR-506L) lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-506L router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router 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 able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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•FasterWirelessNetworking - The provides an up to 150 Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

•Compatiblewith802.11gDevices - The is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g devices.

•Advanced FirewallFeatures - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address and website address.

• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of

hours or minutes.

Features

• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple

and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the can securely access corporate networks.

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Hardware Overview

Front/Top

ashing green high battery capacity

Power LED

WPS Button

Reset Button

USB Port

USB LED Indicator

solid green Battery full charged when device on

solid amber Battery in charging

solid red low battery capacity

ashing red need to charge device as soon as possible

o Battery full charged when device o device o

Pressing the WPS button allows additional devices to connect securely and automatically.

Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to its original factory default settings.

Connect a USB ash drive to congure 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.

regular ashing green Connect to USB (Shareport is not ready)

solid green Connect to USB (Shareport is ready)

O remove USB

solid green Normal use: Ethernet connection is established

charging no charging

Ethernet LED Indicator

Wi-Fi LED Indicator

ashing green Normal use: data packet transferred via Ethernet

O Ethernet is not connected

solid green WiFi on

ashing green data packet transferred via WiFi

Fast ashing green WPS mode for WiFi Client

O WiFi o

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Hardware Overview

Side/Left

1 Ethernet LAN/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 o.

3 Mini USB Port This port provides power to the router and charges the battery.

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Hardware Overview

Back

1 Battery cover Slide the battery cover to remove it and access the battery compartment.

2 Battery compartment

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.

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.

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Router Setup Diagram

The DIR-506L connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or oce. You can also share les with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort Mobile feature.

Note: Ensure Shareport using quality, we suggest this application can be shared with 5 users.

USB Storage Drive

Internet DIR-506L

Cable/DSL Modem

Wireless Devices

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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, however, 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 (.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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 (sh tanks), mirrors, le 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 2.4GHz 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 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Setting Up Your DIR-506L

1. Plug in your DIR-506L mini-USB to a powered USB port on a computer to begin use. This will also charge the battery if you have one installed. Verify that the device status LED is on before continuing.

2. Use the following information to connect to your DIR-506L wirelessly:

Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L

Default Password: 0266000123

3. Open your web browser, and type http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local. in the address bar to begin the Setup Wizard.

Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

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Initial Setup Wizard

This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.

Click Next to continue.

If you chose Router mode, the DIR-506L will try to detect what type of Internet connection you have and will ask you for the related settings. Enter the settings for your connection and click Next.

If your Internet connection cannot be detected(or if you click the Prev button after the previous step), you will need to select which type of Internet connection you have. Select your Internet connection type, then click the Next button and enter the related settings.

Note: Most cable modem connections use DHCP, and most DSL modem connections use PPPoE. If you are not sure which connection type you use or what settings to enter, contact your Internet service provider.

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Create a wireless security passphrase or key (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.

Enter a password to secure conguration access to your router. Please note that this password will be used to log in to the conguration interface, but is not the same as the password used for your wireless network. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue.

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue.

Setup is complete, and your wireless network name and password will be displayed. It is recommended that you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to save your settings and reboot the router.

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SharePort Mobile App (iOS, Android)

The SharePort Mobile app allows you to remotely access les stored on a USB ash drive or USB external hard drive connected to the DIR-506L. For more information on using this feature, please refer to “Storage” on page 44.

Note: The SharePort Web/SharePort Mobile feature of the DIR-506L can only be used when the device is congured for Router mode in the wireless settings.

1. Plug your USB ash drive into the USB port on top of the DIR-506L.

Note: Don’t unplug USB to avoid USB crash during USB LED ashing.

2. Use your iOS or Android mobile device to scan the QR code to the right to download the SharePort Mobile app.

You can also search for the SharePort Mobile app directly in the iOS

App Store or the Android Market/Google Play.

iOS Android

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4. From your iOS mobile device, tap Settings.

5. Click Wi-Fi and select the network (SSID) that you assigned during initial setup. Then, enter your Wi-Fi password.

Settings

6. Once connected, tap the SharePort icon, and the SharePort app will load.

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7. Tap on the Settings gear icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Then, click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you nish, click Done to continue.

8. You can now use the SharePort Mobile app to access the les on your USB storage drive.

Note: If you connect a USB storage drive with many les or with a large

capacity, it may take a while for the DIR-506L to scan and catalog your les.

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QRS Mobile App Setup (iOS)

1. Use your iOS mobile device to scan the QR code to the right to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store.

2. From your mobile device, go to Settings, and then go to Wi-Fi.

Settings

3. Use the following information to connect to your DIR-506L wirelessly:

Default WiFi SSID: dlink_DIR-506L

Default Password: 0266000123

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4. Once your mobile device is connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon.

5. Click Start to continue.

6. Follow the instructions and click Next to continue.

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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.

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Web-based Conguration

To access the conguration utility in any of the modes of the DIR-506L, open a web-browser and enter http://192.168.0.1or http://dlinkrouter.local. in the address bar.

Select admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. By default, the password is blank.

The conguration interface will open, and you can congure the dierent settings of the DIR-506L.

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Setup

Internet Settings

If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet using a setup wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and continue to the next page.

To congure your Internet settings manually, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button and go to “Manual Internet Setup” on page 25.

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Internet Connection Setup Wizard

The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your DIR-506L and connect to the Internet.

Click Next to continue.

In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Click Next to continue.

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue.

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Select which type of Internet connection you have. Select your Internet connection type, then click the Next button and enter the related settings.

If you selected DHCP Connection, you will see the following screen. If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address and Host Name, ll them in here. You can click the Clone MAC button to enter your current computer’s MAC address.

Click Next to continue.

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If you selected PPPoE Connection, you will see the following screen. Enter your PPPoE username, password and verify password, then 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 you selected PPTP Connection, you will see the following screen. Enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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If you selected L2TPConnection, you will see the following screen. Enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

If the router detected or 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 reboot your router.

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Manual Internet Setup

If you clicked Manual Internet Connection Setup on the Internet Settings page, you will see this screen. Here, you can congure the Internet connection for your DIR-506L. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

My Internet

Connection is:

Select the connection mode to use: Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. The remaining settings will change

depending on which connection mode you use.

Note: Most cable modem connections use DHCP, and most DSL connections use PPPoE. If you are not sure which connection mode to use, contact your Internet service provider.

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If you selected Dynamic IP (DHCP), you will see the following settings.

Host Name:

Use Unicasting:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Entering a host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave this blank if you are not sure.

Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.

Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave this setting at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specically receive these from your ISP.

If you experience connection issues, you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address, ll it in here. You can click the Clone MAC button to enter your current computer’s MAC address.

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If you selected PPPoE, you will see the following settings. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

Address Mode:

IP Address:

User Name:

Password:

Service Name:

Reconnect

Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server address. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Enter the IP address (for static PPPoE only).

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Enter the ISP service name (optional).

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to Always on.

Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPPoE only).

MTU:

MAC Address:

If you experience connection issues, you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address, ll it in here. You can click the Clone MAC button to enter your current computer’s MAC address.

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If you selected PPTP, you will see the following settings. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet

Mask:

PPTP Gateway

IP Address:

PPTP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password:

Reconnect

Mode:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server address. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (for static PPTP only).

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP.

Enter the server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP username.

Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this 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 specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

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MAC Address:

If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address, ll it in here. You can click the Clone MAC button to enter your current computer’s MAC address.

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If you selected L2TP, you will see the following settings. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

My Internet

Connection:

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet

Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP

Address:

L2TP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Select L2TP(Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (for static IP only).

Enter the subnet mask supplied by your ISP (for static IP only).

Enter the gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

Enter the server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your L2TP username.

Password:

Reconnect

Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

Primary/

Secondary DNS

Server:

Enter 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 connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, set the Reconnect Mode to Always on.

Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (for static L2TP only).

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MTU:

MAC Address:

If you experience connection issues, you may need to change the MTU setting for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

If your ISP requires you to enter a MAC address, ll it in here. You can click the Clone MAC button to enter your current computer’s MAC address.

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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.

My Internet

Connection:

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot from the drop-down menu.

Wireless AP List:

Refresh:

Select:

The router will automatically scan for potential hotspot connections and add them to the Wireless AP List.

The router will rescan for available hotspots.

When you have chosen a hotspot from the list, press Select to enter your credentials and connect.

Note: In WiFi hotspot mode, if hotspot is assigning 192.168.0.x IP to clients, there will be IP conflict with DIR-506L default IP

192.168.0.x.

Please help to change DIR-506L LAN IP to 192.168.y.x with y avoiding 0.

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Wireless Settings

If you want to congure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Security Setup Wizard and refer to the next page.

If you want to manually congure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to “Manual Wireless - Router Mode” on page 37.

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Wireless Network Setup Wizard

The Internet Connection Setup Wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your wireless network.

Type your desired wireless network name (SSID) and click Next.

Choose your wireless security level 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 using TKIP, and click Next.

GOOD: Select this option to create a network key using either ASCII or HEX, and click Next.

NONE (Not Recommended): Select this option if you do not with to use a network key, and click Next. If you select this option, wireless setup will be completed. Click Save to save your settings and complete the setup process.

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If you selected BEST for your wireless security option, you will need to choose either AES or TKIP and manually enter a password for your wireless network. When you are nished, 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 nished, click Next.

If you selected GOOD for your wireless security option, you will need to choose either ACSII or HEX and manually enter a password for your wireless network. When you are nished, click Next.

Wireless setup is now complete. Click Save to save your settings and complete the setup process.

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Manual Wireless Network Conguration

If you clicked Manual Wireless Network Setup you can choose what mode the DIR-506L will operate in and congure the wireless network settings. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Wireless Mode: Choose from either Router Mode, AP (Access Point)

Mode, or Repeater Mode from the drop down menu.

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Manual Wireless - Router Mode

If you chose Router mode you can congure the DIR-506L as a router. After making changes to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button.

Enable Wireless:

Wireless

Network Name:

802.11 Mode:

Check Enable Wireless to enable the wireless function. If you want to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box.

When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change from the default network name.

Select one of the following based on your needs:

•802.11bOnly: Select this for 802.11b wireless clients.

•802.11gOnly: Select this for 802.11g wireless clients.

•802.11nOnly: Select this for 802.11n wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are

using a mix of 802.11g and 11b wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11nand 802.11g: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11n,802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Enable Auto

Channel Scan:

Wireless

Channel:

Channel Width:

Visibility Status:

Select Auto Channel Scan to automatically choose the channel with the least amount of interference.

If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked, choose the channel you want to use for wireless communication.

Use the drop down menu to choose the width of the wireless channel you want to use.

If you want to broadcast the name of your wireless network choose Visible. Choose Invisible to hide it.

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If you select WEP as your Security Mode:

WEP Key

Length:

WEP Key:

Authentication:

If you select WPA-Personal as your Security Mode:

WPA Mode:

Select an encryption level and key length to use. This will also set the type and length of the key you will need to enter.

Enter the password(key) for your wireless network. It will need to match the requirements for the WEP Key Length selected above.

Choose what Authentication type to use.

Select whether to use WPA, WPA2, or both WPA and WPA2for your wireless network..

Cipher Type:

Pre-Shared Key:

Choose whether to use TKIP, AES, or both TKIP and AES ciphers for your wireless network.

Enter the password(key) for your wireless network.

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If you select WPA-Enterprise as your Security Mode:

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.

Enter your RADIOS server port.

Enter your RADIUS server shared secret.

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Manual Wireless - Access Point Mode

If you chose AP Only mode you can congure the DIR-506L as an access point within an existing network. After making changes to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button.

Enable Wireless:

Wireless

Network Name:

802.11 Mode:

Check Enable Wireless to enable the wireless function. If you want to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box.

Select one of the following based on your needs:

•802.11bOnly: Select this for 802.11b wireless clients.

•802.11gOnly: Select this for 802.11g wireless clients.

•802.11nOnly: Select this for 802.11n wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are

using a mix of 802.11g and 11b wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11nand 802.11g: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11n,802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Enable Auto

Channel Scan:

Wireless

Channel:

Channel Width:

Visibility Status:

Select Auto Channel Scan to automatically choose the channel with the least amount of interference.

If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked, choose the channel you want to use for wireless communication.

Use the drop down menu to choose the width of the wireless channel you want to use.

If you want to broadcast the name of your wireless network choose Visible. Choose Invisible to hide it.

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Manual Wireless - Repeater Mode

If you chose Repeater mode you can congure the DIR-506L as a repeater for another routing device. After making changes to the wireless network settings, click the Save Settings button.

Enable Wireless:

Wireless

Network Name:

802.11 Mode:

Check Enable Wireless to enable the wireless function. If you want to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box.

Select one of the following based on your needs:

•802.11bOnly: Select this for 802.11b wireless clients.

•802.11gOnly: Select this for 802.11g wireless clients.

•802.11nOnly: Select this for 802.11n wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are

using a mix of 802.11g and 11b wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11nand 802.11g: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.

•Mixed802.11n,802.11gand802.11b: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Enable Auto

Channel Scan:

Wireless

Channel:

Channel Width:

Visibility Status:

Select Auto Channel Scan to automatically choose the channel with the least amount of interference.

If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked, choose the channel you want to use for wireless communication.

Use the drop down menu to choose the width of the wireless channel you want to use.

If you want to broadcast the name of your wireless network choose Visible. Choose Invisible to hide it.

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Network Settings

This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Router Settings

Router IP

Address:

Default Subnet

Mask:

Local Domain

Name:

Enable DHCP

Server:

DHCP Lease

Time:

Primary DNS

IP Address

Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.

If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration 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.

The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.

Congure the IP address of the preferred DNS server.

Secondary DNS

IP Address

Primary WINS

IP Address

Secondary WINS

IP Address

Congure the IP address of the backup DNS server, if any.

Congure the IP address of the preferred WINS server.

Congure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any.

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Media Server

This feature allows you to share music, pictures and videos with any devices connected to your network. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Enable DLNA

Media Server:

Media Server

Name:

Check this box to enable the media server feature.

Enter your media server’s name.

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Storage

This page will allow you to access les from a USB external hard drive or ash drive that is plugged into the DIR-506L from your local network or the Internet using either a web browser or the SharePort Mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. You can create users to customize access rights to the les stored on the USB drive. After making changes, click the Save Settings button.

Enable

Shareport

Web Access:

HTTP Access

Port:

Allow Remote

Access:

User Name:

Password/Verify

Password:

User List:

Tick this checkbox to enable sharing les stored on a USB storage drive connected to the DIR-506L.

Enter a port to use for HTTP web access to your les (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.

To create a new user, enter a user name. To edit an existing user, use the dropdown box to the right.

Enter a password you want to use for the account, re-enter the password in the Verify Password text box, then click Add/Edit to save your changes.

This section shows existing user accounts. There are admin and guest accounts by default.

Number of

Devices:

SharePort Web

Access Link

This section shows you information about the USB storage device plugged into the router.

This will give you a direct link to the web access interface that you can click on or copy and paste.

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Advanced

Virtual Server

This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to “Application Rules” on page 46. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Name:

IP Address:

Private Port/

Public Port:

Trac Type:

Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click << to automatically ll in the rule with the default settings for that application.

Enter the IP address of the computer 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 ll in the IP address.

Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network.

Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.

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Application Rules

Some applications may require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and VoIP calls over the Internet. These applications may have diculty working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Application Rules allow some of these applications work with the DIR-506L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with the application in the Trigger Port setting and the ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trac. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Popular

applications:

Trigger:

Incoming Ports:

Enable:

Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click << to automatically ll in the rule with the default settings for that application.

This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.

Enter the ports you want to allow incoming trac when the trigger port is activated.

Check to enable this rule or leave unchecked to ignore it.

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MAC Address Filter

Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to control access to your network based on the MAC addresses of connected clients. You can set MAC address ltering to only allow the listed MAC addresses to connect, or block access to all listed MAC addresses. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

MAC Address

Control:

Click Enable to allow MAC ltering.

Connection

Control:

Association

Control:

MAC Address:

When this option is selected, only PCs and devices with MAC addresses listed below with the ‘C’ option checked can connect to the router. The 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 connect.

When this option is selected, only PCs and devices with MAC addresses listed below with the ‘A’ option checked can associate themselves with the wireless LAN. The dropdown menu will allow you to choose whether all other MAC addresses that are not in the list will be blocked or allowed to associate.

Enter the MAC addresses you would like to lter and then select whether you want them group with the ‘C’ (Connection Control) group, the ‘A’ (Association Control) group, or both. If the control groups are not enabled, these designations will be ignored.

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URL Filters

Website Filters 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.

URL Filtering:

URL Filtering

Rules:

Check the Enable box to allow website lter rules.

Enter the websites you want to block or allow in the text boxes. Any website address that contains the text entered will be blocked once you click Enable and then save your settings..

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Outbound Filters

The Outbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data sent from the DIR-506L. With this feature you can congure outbound data ltering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Outbound Filters can be used on outbound packets.

Outbound Filter:

Use schedule

rule:

Outbound Filter

Rules List:

Allow/Deny all

to pass:

Source IP and

Ports:

Destination IP

and Ports:

Enable:

Check the Enable box to allow outbound ltering rules.

Select from the drop-down menu how you want the rule to be scheduled and apply this schedule to existing rules.

This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/ disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.

Here you decide whether to use the outbound lters to allow or deny passage of addresses and ports that match the lter 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.

Schedule Rule #:

Add New Rule:

Provide an identication number for the rule.

Click the Add button to apply your settings. You must click Save Settings at the top to save the settings.

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Inbound Filters

The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can congure inbound data ltering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.

Inbound Filter:

Use schedule

rule:

Inbound Filter

Rules List:

Allow/Deny all

to pass:

Source IP and

Ports:

Destination IP

and Ports:

Enable:

Check the Enable box to allow inbound ltering rules.

Select from the drop-down menu how you want the rule to be scheduled and apply this schedule to existing rules.

This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/ disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.

Here you decide whether to use the inbound lters to allow or deny passage of addresses and ports that match the lter 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.

Schedule Rule #:

Add New Rule:

Provide an identication number for the rule.

Click the Add button to apply your settings. You must click Save Settings at the top to save the settings.

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SNMP

The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol to remotely manage network devices so you can nd and solve network problems with ease. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

SNMP Local:

SNMP Remote:

Get Community:

Set Community:

IP 1:

IP 2:

IP 3:

IP 4:

SNMP Version:

WAN Access IP

Address:

Enable this option to allow local SNMP management.

Enable this option to allow remote SNMP management.

Enter a name for the read community of your SNMP server.

Enter a name for the write community of your SNMP server.

Set the rst 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.

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Routing

The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specic routes of data through your network. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

RIP:

Select Enable to turn on routing and auto-select the RIP version, or select RIPv1 or RIPv2.

Destination IP:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

Hop:

Enable:

Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.

Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must 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.

Check to enable this route or leave unchecked to ignore it.

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Guest Zone

The Guest Zone feature allows you to create a separate wireless network for guests to access the Internet without allowing them to connect to your own devices. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Enable Guest

Zone:

Add New

Schedule:

Wireless

Network Name:

Enable Routing

Between Zones:

Security Mode:

Tick this checkbox to enable the Guest Zone feature.

Select when the Guest Zone will be active. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the Guest Zone to be on at all times. You can select a schedule you created, or you can click the Add New Schedule button to create a schedule.

Enter a wireless network name (SSID) for your guest zone. It should be dierent than the network name of your main wireless network.

Check to allow network connectivity between the Guest Zone and your main network.

Here, you can select between None, WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-Enterprise. Refer to ”Wireless Settings” on page 33 for information on how to congure the dierent security modes.

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Advanced Wireless

This screen allows you to set various advanced wireless settings of your DIR-506L. Unless you are experiencing specic problems, it is recommended that you leave these settings at their default values. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Beacon Interval

Transmit Power:

RTS Threshold:

Fragmentation:

DTIM Interval:

WMM Capable:

TX Rates:

This value determines the frequency in which packets broadcast by the router will synchronize the wireless network. Choose a value here.

Use the dropdown box to set the transmit power of the antennas.

Enter the size of each Request to Send frame.

Enter a value of the maximum size for a packet before the data is fragmented into multiple packets.

Set your Delivery Trac Indication Message rate here.

WMM is Quality of Ser vice(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.

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Enable UPnP:

To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.

Advanced Network

™

) feature click on

Enable WAN

Ping Respond:

Enable Power

Saving in

Battery Mode:

Checking the box will allow the DIR-506L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers.

Checking this box will allow the router to minimize the power usage when disconnected from a power source and using the battery, while still providing the necessary power for normal operations.

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Tools

Administrator Settings

This page will allow you to change the password for the administrator account for conguring the settings of the DIR-506L. You can also turn on remote management. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

New Password:

Conrm

Password:

Enable Remote

Management:

IP Allowed to

Access:

Port:

Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings.

Enter the same password that you entered in the previous textbox in order to conrm its accuracy.

Remote management allows the DIR-506L to be congured 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 conguration interface when using remote management.

This is the port number to be used for remote management.

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Time and Date

The Time page allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be congured to automatically adjust the time when needed. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Time Zone:

Enable Daylight

Saving:

Auto Sync:

NTP Server

Used:

Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the Enable Daylight Saving check box. Next use the drop-down menu to select a Daylight Saving Oset and then enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time.

NTP is short for 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.

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SysLog

The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network.

Enable Logging

to SysLog

Server:

Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.

SysLog Server IP

Address:

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).

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Email Settings

The Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication to your email address.

Enable Email

Notication:

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 emailed to a designated email address.

Enter the SMTP server address and SMTP port used for sending email.

Enter your account username for sending email.

Enter the password associated with the account.

Enter the email address(es) where you would like your email alerts delivered.

Enter a subject line for the alert emails.

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System Settings

This page allows you to save and restore your conguration, reset and reboot the DIR-506L, and remove any added language packs.

Save Settings

To Local Hard

Drive:

Load Settings

From Local Hard

Drive:

Restore to

Factory Default

Settings:

Clicking the Save button will allow you to save the current repeater conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are using. You will then see a le dialog where you can select a location and le name for the settings.

Use this option to load previously saved conguration settings. Click Browse to find a previously saved conguration le. Then, click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the DIR-506L.

This option will restore all conguration 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 conguration settings, use the Save button above.

Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Congured.

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Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the rmware of the DIR-506L here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the upgrade. Please check the D-Link support website for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site.

Upload:

Accept unocial

rmware:

After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Choose File to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upgrade to complete the rmware upgrade. Do not disconnect from the DIR-506L or power your computer or DIR-506L o during the upgrade process.

Check this box to apply a rmware le that is not an official release from D-Link. Using this option is not recommended.

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Dynamic DNS

The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) behind your 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 domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.

Enable Dynamic

DNS:

Tick the checkbox to enable DDNS.

Provider:

Host Name:

Username or

E-mail:

Password or

Key:

Select your DDNS service from the drop-down menu.

Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider.

Enter the Username or key for your DDNS account.

Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.

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System Check

This page allows you to run a ping test to check your Internet connectivity.

Host Name or

IP address:

The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if your is connected to the Internet. Enter the host name or IP address that you wish to ping and click the Ping button.

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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.

Enable

Schedule:

Schedule Rules

List:

Allows the DIR-506L to apply schedule rules for the lters you have congured.

After entering the details of your schedule, click the Save 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.

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Status

Device Info

This page displays the current information for the DIR-506L. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information.

General:

WAN

LAN:

Wireless LAN:

LAN Computers:

Displays the time and rmware version.

Displays information about the connection 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.

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Logs

The DIR-506L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the DIR-506L. If the DIR-506L is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared.

Log Options:

First Page:

Last Page:

Refresh:

Download:

Clear logs:

There are several types of logs that can be viewed:

SystemActivity,DebugInformation,Attacks,Dropped

Packets and Notice.

This button directs you to the previous page of the log.

This button directs you to the next page of the log.

This button directs you to the rst page of the log.

This button directs you to the last page of the log.

This button refreshes the log.

This button opens dialog where you can save the current log to your hard drive.

This button clears all current log content.

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Statistics

The DIR-506L keeps statistics of the trac 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 trac counter will reset if the DIR-506L is rebooted.

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Wireless Client List

The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.

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Section 6 - Support

Help

This screen gives you more information about the various parts of the conguration interface. Click on a link to learn more about that topic.

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Connecting a Wireless Client

WPS Button

The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless 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. Once you know, follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-506L for about 1

second. The WPS button will start to blink.

Step2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS

process).

Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to congure. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless

connection will be secure with WPA2.

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Windows® 7

WPA/WPA2

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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

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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would 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.

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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router.

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.

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WPS

The WPS feature of the DIR-506L can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to congure the WPS feature:

1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.

2. Click Network on the left side.

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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.

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5. Type a name to identify the network.

6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.

Click Next to continue.

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7. The following window appears while the Router is being congured.

Wait for the conguration 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.

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Windows Vista®

Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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WPA/WPA2

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.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect

to and click Connect.

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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and

click Connect.

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WPS/WCN 2.0

The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to congure the router or third party software.

When you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection, the router must be both enabled and congured. 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 congure.

If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section. Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button.

If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.

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Windows® XP

Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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WPA/WPA2

It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.

1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the

wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click Connect.

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3. The Wireless Network 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. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the . Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.

1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?

When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local. for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must 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:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher

- Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher

- Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher

- Apple Safari 3.0 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

dierent cable or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on.

• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,

Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.

XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included

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• Congure your Internet settings:

• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click

the button to restore the settings to their defaults.

• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button.

Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.

• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.

• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.

• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This

should open the login page for your web management.

• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30

seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent 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 change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1or http://dlinkrouter.local. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty.

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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).

To nd 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 and then click Run.

• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and

press Enter (or click OK).

• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:

ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]

Example: pingyahoo.com-f-l1472

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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).

Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.

To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:

• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1or http://dlinkrouter.local.) and click OK.

• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration page

for the device.

• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.

• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.

• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments

of ten.

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more eciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.

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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to 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 dierent types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, 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, oce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home

• Gives everyone at home broadband access

• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.

• Gets rid of the cables around the house

• Simple and easy to use

Small Oce and Home Oce

• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce

• Remotely access your oce network from home

• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

• No need to dedicate oce space

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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process 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 two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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Networking Basics

Check your IP address

After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify 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 ipcong 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, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some rewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Assign a Static IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:

Step 1

Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network

Connections.

Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.

Step2

Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents 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 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (I.E. 192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local.).

Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter.local.). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.

Step 5

Click OK twice to save your settings.

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Technical Specications

Standards

• IEEE 802.11g, compatible with 802.11n devices

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.3u

Wireless Modes

• Router/AP Mode

• Repeater Mode

• Wi-Fi Hot Spot Mode

Wireless Frequency Range

• 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz

Antennas

• Internal Antenna

Security

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)

• WPS™ (PBC)

Advanced Features

• SharePort™ Mobile app for iOS

• VPN pass-through

• Guest Zone Support

• UPnP™ Support

• Web File Access Support

• Wi-Fi WMM Quality of Service

Advanced Firewall Features

• Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

• MAC Address Filtering

Device Management

• Web UI

Diagnostic LEDs

• Power/Status

Operating Temperature

• 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F)

Operating Humidity

• 0% to 90% non-condensing

Certications

• CE

• Wi-Fi Certied

• FCC

• IC

Dimensions

• 102.9 x 79.8 x 22.3 mm

Weight

• 0.125 kg

Frequency Range varies depending on local regulations

SharePort Mobile app functionality only available when in Router or Wi-Fi Hotspot mode.

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Appendix D - GPL Code Statement

GPL Code Statement

This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at:

http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp

The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL 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 specic license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code les via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.

Please direct all inquiries to: Email: GPLCODE@DLink.com Snail Mail: Attn: GPLSOURCE REQUEST D-Link Systems, Inc. 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Version3,29June2007

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Manual Revisions

Trademarks

Package Contents

System Requirements

Introduction

Features

Hardware Overview

Front/Top

Side/Left

Back

Router Setup Diagram

Wireless Installation Considerations

Setting Up Your DIR-506L

Initial Setup Wizard

SharePort Mobile App (iOS, Android)

QRS Mobile App Setup (iOS)

Setup

Internet Settings

Internet Connection Setup Wizard

Manual Internet Setup

Wireless Settings

Wireless Network Setup Wizard

Manual Wireless - Router Mode

Manual Wireless - Access Point Mode

Manual Wireless - Repeater Mode

Network Settings

Media Server

Storage

Advanced

Virtual Server

Application Rules

MAC Address Filter

URL Filters

Outbound Filters

Inbound Filters

SNMP

Routing

Guest Zone

Advanced Wireless

Advanced Network

Tools

Administrator Settings

Time and Date

SysLog

Email Settings

System Settings

Firmware Upgrade

Dynamic DNS

System Check

Schedules

Status

Device Info

Logs

Statistics

Wireless Client List

Help

Connecting a Wireless Client

WPS Button

Windows® 7

WPA/WPA2

Windows Vista®

WPA/WPA2

WPS/WCN 2.0

Windows® XP

WPA/WPA2

Troubleshooting

Wireless Basics

What is Wireless?

Tips

Networking Basics

Assign a Static IP address

GPL Code Statement