D Link IR505A1 User Manual
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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.0 January 11, 2012 • Initial release for Revision A1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ...................................................................................3
Features ............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
Connections ...........................................................................5
LEDs ...........................................................................................6
Installation .........................................................................7
Operation Modes .......................................................................... 7
Access Point Mode ...............................................................8
Repeater Mode ...................................................................... 9
Hot Spot Mode ....................................................................10
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................11
Manual Setup ...............................................................................12
Connect to an Existing Router ...............................................14
Conguration ...................................................................16
Quick Router Setup Wizard (CD) ...........................................16
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................18
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................21
Internet Connection Setup .............................................22
Manual Internet Setup ..............................................................27
Dynamic (Cable) ..................................................................27
Internet Setup ......................................................................28
PPPoE .................................................................................28
Wireless Settings .................................................................29
Wireless Security Setup Wizard .................................30
Manual Conguration ...............................................................32
Wireless Settings .................................................................32
Access Point Mode ........................................................33
Wireless Security .........................................................................35
What is WEP? ........................................................................35
Congure WEP .............................................................................36
Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................37
Congure WPA Enterprise .......................................................38
Network Settings ................................................................39
Router Settings ...............................................................39
DHCP Reservation .........................................................40
Storage ...................................................................................41
Advanced ......................................................................................42
Virtual Server ........................................................................42
Application Rules ................................................................43
MAC Address Filter .............................................................44
Website Filters ......................................................................45
Firewall Settings ..................................................................46
Advanced Wireless .............................................................47
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................48
UPnP Settings.......................................................................50
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Guest Zone ............................................................................51
DMZ .........................................................................................52
Maintance......................................................................................53
Admin .....................................................................................53
Time .........................................................................................54
System ....................................................................................55
Firmware ................................................................................56
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................57
System Check .......................................................................58
Schedules ..............................................................................59
Status ..............................................................................................60
Device Info ............................................................................60
Logs .........................................................................................61
Statistics .................................................................................62
Internet Sessions .................................................................63
Wireless .................................................................................64
Help .........................................................................................65
Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................74
LAN Settings .........................................................................75
Static IP ..............................................................................76
Advanced ......................................................................................77
Advanced Wireless .............................................................77
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...............................................................78
Maintenance ................................................................................79
Admin .....................................................................................79
System ....................................................................................80
Language Pack .....................................................................81
Firmware ................................................................................81
Time .........................................................................................82
Status ..............................................................................................83
Device Info ............................................................................83
Logs .........................................................................................84
Statistics .................................................................................85
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................86
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................66
Repeater Mode ....................................................................66
Setup Wizard ........................................................................68
To start the Setup Wizard click Next. ...........................68
Manual Conguration ...............................................................70
Wireless Settings .................................................................70
Repeater Mode ...............................................................71
Wireless Security .........................................................................72
What is WEP? ........................................................................72
Congure WEP .............................................................................73
WiFi Hot Spot ........................................................................86
Setup ...............................................................................................90
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Setup .........................................................90
Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................92
WAN Settings .......................................................................93
Wireless Setup ......................................................................94
Manual Wireless Settings .................................................95
LAN Setup ..............................................................................96
Advanced ......................................................................................97
Advanced Wireless .............................................................97
Maintance......................................................................................98
Admin .....................................................................................98
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System ....................................................................................99
Language Pack ..................................................................100
Firmware ............................................................................. 100
Time ...................................................................................... 101
Status ........................................................................................... 102
Device Info ......................................................................... 102
Logs ......................................................................................103
Statistics .............................................................................. 104
Help .............................................................................................. 105
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................106
WPS Button ................................................................................ 106
Windows® 7 ................................................................................107
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 107
WPS ....................................................................................... 110
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 114
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 115
Technical Specications..............................................132
Contacting Technical Support....................................133
GPL Code Statement...................................................134
Warranty.......................................................................149
Registration.................................................................156
WPS/WCN 2.0 .................................................................... 117
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 118
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 119
Troubleshooting ............................................................121
Wireless Basics ...............................................................125
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 126
Tips ................................................................................................ 128
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 129
Networking Basics .........................................................130
Check your IP address ............................................................ 130
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 131
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DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-505 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/g/n wireless 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 All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to
14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network
to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-505 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.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by Wireless N technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots.
The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a Wireless N notebook
or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wireless N 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 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely aect wireless signal range.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-505 provides up to 300Mbps* 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. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The DIR-505 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a
standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• 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, URL, and/or Domain
Name.
Features
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-505 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-505 can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-505 lets you control what
information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Connections
1 2
1 USB Port
2 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
3 Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 ash drive to congure the wireless settings using WCN and SharePort. SharePort
allows you to share a printer or storage device with your local network.
3
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LEDs
1
LED Indicator Color Status Description
Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating properly
Green
Power/Status
Red
Blinking Green The device is processing WPS
Light o The device is o
Solid Red During Power ON or system is defective
Blinking Red The device is under recovery mode
Light o The device is powered o
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Installation
Please congure the DIR-505 with a computer connected directly to the AP. The next few pages will explain the dierent
operational modes you can use.
Operation Modes
Depending on how you want to use your DIR-505 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you gure out
which setting works with your setup.
• Access Point mode - page 13
• Wireless Client mode - page 14
• Range Extender Mode - page 15
• Bridge mode - page 16
• Bridge with AP mode - page 17
• WISP Client Router mode - page 18
• WISP Range Extender Mode - page 19
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Access Point Mode
In the Access Point mode, the DIR-505 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11n or
backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Clients must use the same SSID (wireless
network name) and channel as the AP in order to connect. If wireless security is enabled on the AP, the client will need to enter
a password to connect to the AP. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect to the AP at the same time.
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Repeater Mode
In the Wireless Client mode, the DIR-505 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game
console or a TV set-top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable. The AP Client mode
can support multiple wired clients.
If you are going to connect several Ethernet-enabled devices to your DIR-505, connect the LAN port of the DIR-505 to an
Ethernet switch, then connect your devices to this switch.
Example: Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the DIR-505. The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which will
wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network.
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Hot Spot Mode
In Range Extender Mode, the DIR-505 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of
another AP or wireless router. The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of each other. Make sure that all clients,
APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings.
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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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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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Manual Setup
Important: for best results, insert the Installation CD and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are unable to use the CD or
are using Mac or Linux, please use the following installation steps:
1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
7. 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 enter a web site. If you connect, you are nished with your Internet setup.
Please skip to page 13 to congure your router and use the manual setup procedure to congure your network
and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 15).
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Connect to an Existing Router
Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-505 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo
router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn o’ the
router (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-505 router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to
do the following to the DIR-505 before connecting it to your network:
• Disable UPnP
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept
a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure
your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics
section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any
changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have
to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to
Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
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4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
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5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your
settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change
your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything
into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your wireless network,
open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and Wireless Security
sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• Quick Router Setup Wizard - Insert the supplied CD and launch the setup wizard (see below).
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch if you do not run the CD wizard and log into the router for the rst time.
Refer to page 15.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 21.
Quick Router Setup Wizard (CD)
To run the Quick Router Setup Wizard, insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click English
(or French), and then click the Install button.
Note: If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type D:\autorun.exe
(where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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When the Wizard appears, select your language from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen
instructions to congure your router.
Once you are nished, you may skip to page 21 and will be able to log into the web-based conguration utility and congure
more advanced features.
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Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web
browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup
Screen.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to page 20.
If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the rst
time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet.
Click Next to continue.
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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.
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.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. 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.
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The Setup Complete window will display your wireless settings. Click
Save to continue.
If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if
you do not want to create a bookmark.
If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web
browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
The router will now reboot. Please allow a minute or two. Click the
Continue button once it is active.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router
(http://192.168.0.1).
Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing
http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your
password. Leave the password blank by default.
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Internet Connection Setup
Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to congure your
connection manually and continue to the next page.
If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet
using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please skip
to page 24.
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If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the rst
time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process
to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. 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.
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Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
Verify that you are connected to the D-Link Router with the PC
that was originally connected to your broadband connection,
and if you are, then click the Clone MAC button to copy your
computer’s MAC Address.
Click Next to continue.
Your setup is complete. Click Connect to save your settings and
reboot your router.
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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 PPTP, enter your PPTP
username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
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