D-Link Router DIR-506L User Manual

							Version 1.1 | 09/11/2012
DIR-506L
User Manual
Pocket Cloud Router 
						

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Manual Revisions
Trademarks
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States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
their respective companies.
Copyright © 2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission 
from D-Link Systems, Inc.
Revision Date Description
1.1 September 11, 2012 • Initial release
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Table of Contents
Preface  ........................................................................\
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Manual Revisions  ........................................................................\
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Trademarks  ........................................................................\
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Package Contents  ........................................................................\
. 1
System Requirements  ................................................................. 2
Introduction  ........................................................................\
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Features  ........................................................................\
.................... 4
Hardware Overview  ..................................................................... 5
Front/Top  ........................................................................\
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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
Web-based Configuration  ....................................................... 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 Configuration  ..............36 Manual Wireless - Router Mode 
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Manual Wireless - Access Point Mode  ....................40
Manual Wireless - Repeater Mode  ...........................41
Network Settings  ................................................................ 42
Media Server......................................................................... 43
Storage  ................................................................................... 44
Advanced  ........................................................................\
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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
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  ........................................................................\
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Device Info  ............................................................................ 65
Logs  ......................................................................................... 66
Statistics  ........................................................................\
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Wireless Client List   ............................................................. 68
Help  ........................................................................\
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Connecting a Wireless Client  ..........................................70
WPS Button  ........................................................................\
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Windows® 7  ........................................................................\
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WPA/WPA2  ............................................................................ 71
WPS  .......................................................................................... 74
Windows Vista®  ........................................................................\
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WPA/WPA2  ............................................................................ 79
WPS/WCN 2.0  ....................................................................... 81
Windows® XP  ........................................................................\
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WPA/WPA2  ............................................................................ 83
Troubleshooting  .............................................................. 85
Wireless Basics  ................................................................. 89
What is Wireless?  ........................................................................\
. 90
Tips  ........................................................................\
........................... 92
Networking Basics  ........................................................... 93Assign a Static IP address 
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Technical Specifications  .................................................. 95
GPL Code Statement ........................................................ 96
Safety Statements  ......................................................... 111  
						

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Package Contents
DIR-506L Pocket Cloud Router
CD
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
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration 
Utility Requirements
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
®  Users:  Make  sure  you  have  the  latest  version  of  Java 
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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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, files, 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  firewalls  (SPI  and  NAT )  to  prevent  potential  attacks  from 
across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, 
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely 
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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  inter face  displays  a  number  of  advanced  network 
management features including: 
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC address and website address.
•  Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of 
hours or minutes.
•  Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The  can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple 
and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the  can securely access corporate networks.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, 
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely 
affect wireless signal range.
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Hardware Overview
Front/Top
1   Power LED
charging no charging
flashing green high battery capacity
solid green  Battery full charged when device  on
solid amber Battery in charging
solid red low battery capacity
flashing red need to charge device as soon as possible
off  Battery full charged when device off device off
2   WPS ButtonPressing the WPS button allows additional devices to connect securely and automatically.
3   Reset ButtonPressing the Reset button restores the DIR-506L to its original factory default settings.
4   USB PortConnect a USB flash drive to configure the wireless settings using SharePort™ Mobile and SharePort™ 
Web File Access. Both allow you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network.
5   USB LED Indicator
regular flashing greenConnect to USB (Shareport is not ready)
solid green Connect to USB  (Shareport is ready)
Off remove USB
6   Ethernet LED Indicator
solid greenNormal use: Ethernet connection is established
flashing green Normal use: data packet transferred via Ethernet
Off Ethernet is not connected
7   Wi-Fi LED Indicator
solid greenWiFi on
flashing green data packet transferred via WiFi
Fast flashing green WPS mode for WiFi Client
Off WiFi off
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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 off.
3    Mini USB Port This port provides power to the router and charges the battery.
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