D Link IR518LA1 User Manual

Version 1.0 | 2/12/2013

User Manual

Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router

DIR-518L

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

1.0 Nov 29, 2013 • 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.

This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.

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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

Bottom...................................................................................... 6

Operation Modes.......................................................................... 7

Router Mode........................................................................... 8

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

Setting Up Your DIR-518L ........................................................10

Initial Setup Wizard (Router Mode)......................................12

Firmware................................................................................15

Status ..............................................................................................16

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................29

Troubleshooting ..............................................................31

Wireless Basics.................................................................35

What is Wireless?.........................................................................36

Tips...................................................................................................38

Networking Basics........................................................... 39

Statically Assign an IP address...............................................40

GPL Code Statement........................................................41

Safety Statements ...........................................................56

Device Info ............................................................................16

Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................17

WPS Button...................................................................................17

Windows® 7...................................................................................18

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................18

WPS..........................................................................................21

Windows Vista®............................................................................25

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................26

Windows® XP................................................................................28

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

Package Contents

DIR-518L Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router

Quick Install Guide

Companion Card

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Network Requirements

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

System Requirements

• Cable/DSL modem, 3G/4G USB adapter, or a hotspot

• IEEE 802.11ac/n/b/a 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

Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java

www.java.com to download the latest version.

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Introduction

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 Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router (DIR-518L) lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-518L 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-518L 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 DIR-518L provides an up to 600 Mbps* wireless connection with other

802.11ac 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 DIR-518L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g devices.

• Multimedia On-The-Go - The DIR-510L is designed as the media hub for all of your mobile needs with the following features:

• USB Interfaces - Easily store and share music, videos, photos, and les on your USB drive while charging another device.

Features

• UPnP and DLNA Support - Compliant with the latest DLNA certication requirements, the DIR-518L can stream many compatible media formats to other DLNA devices wirelessly.

• mydlink SharePort app - Stream your media and upload les locally or remotely through the Internet to your iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device.

• Charger - Lets you charge your mobile devices.

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Hardware Overview

Front/Top

2 LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DIR-518L, as detailed in the table below.

Mode Selector

Switch

LED Indicator Color Status Description

Power/Status

Slide this switch to select the Charger, Router modes.

Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating properly

Green

Red

Blinking Green The device is processing WPS

Light o The device is o

Solid Red During Power ON or system is defective

Light o The device is powered o

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Bottom

1 2

1 USB Port

2 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 congure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ Web File Access. Both allows you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network.

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Operation Modes

Depending on how you want to use your DIR-518L will determine which mode you use. The following pages describe each mode to help you gure out which one to use.

• Charger Mode

• Router Mode

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Router Mode

In Router Mode, the DIR-518L 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.

Router Mode

Internet

Wireless Devices

Cable/DSL Modem USB Storage Drive

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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-518L

1. Move the switch on the top of the DIR-518L to the mode you wish to use, then plug it in. Verify that the power LED has turned green before continuing.

If you are using Router Mode:

Move the switch on the top of the DIR-518L to Router and plug it into a wall outlet near your cable/DSL modem or router.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your cable/DSL modem or router and then plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the DIR-518L. Verify that the power LED has turned green before continuing.

2. From your laptop or mobile device, go to your Wireless Utility to display the available wireless networks and select the Wi-Fi name that is printed on the Wi-Fi Conguration Note included in your package (ex: dlink-a8fa). Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Conguration Note

(akbdj1936).

Outlet

D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Conguration Note

Web browser link:

http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1

Default conguration

Username: “Admin” Password: ““ (leave the eld blank)

Wi- Fi Name (SSID) :

dlinka8fa

Wi-Fi Password :

akbdj19368

Ethernet

Web browser link:

http://dlinkrouter or http:// 192.168.0.1

Your conguration

Username: Admin Password:

Wi- Fi Name (SSID) :

Wi-Fi Password :

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3. Open a web browser. First time users will automatically be directed to the appropriate Setup Wizard for the selected operation mode. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

If the Setup Wizard does not appear, type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar.

For detailed information on conguring your device, refer to the following sections of the manual:

• “Router Mode” on page 23

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Initial Setup Wizard (Router Mode)

If this is your rst time setting up the DIR-518L, open your web browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen.

If the Setup Wizard does not appear, type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar.

If you have already congured your settings and you would like to access the conguration utility, please refer to “Web-based Conguration” on page 18.

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.

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Select whether you want to use Router mode or Access Point mode for your DIR-518L and click Next. In most situations, Router mode should be used.

If you chose Router mode, the DIR-518L 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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Firmware

You can upgrade the rmware of the DIR-518L 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 update. 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.

Firmware Upgrade:

Click on Check Now to find out if there is an updated rmware; if so, download the new rmware to your hard drive.

After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware upgrade. Do not disconnect from the DIR-518L or power your computer or DIR-518L o during the upgrade process.

You can change the language of the web UI by uploading available language packs.

Browse:

Download a language pack from the D-Link website. After you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the language pack le on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade.

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Status

Device Info

This page displays the current information for the DIR-518L. 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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