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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).
If  you  experience  connection  issues,  you  may  need  to 
change  the  MTU  setting  for  optimal  performance  with 
your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
If  your  ISP  requires  you  to  enter  a  MAC  address,  fill  it  in 
here. You can click the  Clone MAC button to enter your 
current computer’s MAC address.
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name: Password:
Service Name: Reconnect  Mode:
Maximum Idle  Time:
Primary/
Secondary DNS  Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
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.  
						

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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.
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 specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
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:
Maximum Idle  Time:
Primary/
Secondary DNS  Server:
MTU:  
						

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

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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.
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).
My Internet 
Connection:
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address: L2TP Subnet  Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP  Address:
L2TP Server IP  Address:
Username: Password:
Reconnect  Mode:
Maximum Idle  Time:
Primary/
Secondary DNS  Server:
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.   
						

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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 specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
If  your  ISP  requires  you  to  enter  a  MAC  address,  fill  it  in 
here. You can click the 
Clone MAC button to enter your 
current computer’s MAC address.  
						

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Select Wi-Fi Hotspot from the drop-down menu.
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.
My Internet 
Connection:
Wireless AP List:
Refresh:Select:
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.
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 
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Wireless Settings
If you want to configure 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 configure the wireless settings on your 
router click  Manual Wireless Network Setup  and refer to “Manual 
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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  configure  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 
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Wireless setup is now complete. Click  Save to save your settings 
and complete the setup process.
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 finished, 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 finished, 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 finished, click 
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Manual Wireless Network Configuration
Wireless Mode: Choose  from  either  Router  Mode, AP  (Access  Point) 
Mode, or Repeater Mode from the drop down menu.
If you clicked  Manual Wireless Network Setup you can choose what mode the DIR-506L will operate in and configure the 
wireless network settings. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button.