D-Link Router DIR-506L User Manual
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37 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless - Router Mode Enable Wireless: Wireless Network Name: 802.11 Mode: Enable Auto Channel Scan: Wireless Channel: Channel Width: Visibility Status: 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. 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. If you chose Router mode you can configure the DIR-506L as a router. After making changes to the wireless network settings , click the Save Settings button.
38 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WEP Key Length: WEP Key: Authentication: 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. If you select WEP as your Security Mode: WPA Mode: Cipher Type: Pre-Shared Key: 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 the password(key) for your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal as your Security Mode:
39 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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. If you select WPA-Enterprise as your Security Mode:
40 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless - Access Point Mode Enable Wireless: Wireless Network Name: 802.11 Mode: Enable Auto Channel Scan: Wireless Channel: Channel Width: Visibility Status: 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. 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. If you chose AP Only mode you can configure the DIR-506L as an access point within an existing network. After making changes to the wireless network settings , click the Save Settings button.
41 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless - Repeater Mode Enable Wireless: Wireless Network Name: 802.11 Mode: Enable Auto Channel Scan: Wireless Channel: Channel Width: Visibility Status: 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. 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. If you chose Repeater mode you can configure the DIR-506L as a repeater for another routing device. After making changes to the wireless network settings , click the Save Settings button.
42 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button. Network Settings 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 configuration 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. Configure the IP address of the preferred DNS server. Configure the IP address of the backup DNS server, if any. Configure the IP address of the preferred WINS server. Configure the IP address of the backup WINS server, if any. Router IP Address: Default Subnet Mask: Local Domain Name: Enable DHCP Server: DHCP Lease Time: Primary DNS IP Address Secondary DNS IP Address Primary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address Router Settings
43 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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. Check this box to enable the media server feature. Enter your media server’s name. Enable DLNA Media Server: Media Server Name:
44 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Storage This page will allow you to access files from a USB external hard drive or flash 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 files stored on the USB drive. After making changes, click the Save Settings button. Tick this checkbox to enable sharing files stored on a USB storage drive connected to the DIR-506L. Enter a port to use for HTTP web access to your files (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. 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. Enable Shareport Web Access: HTTP Access Port: Allow Remote Access: User Name: Password/Verify Password: User List: Number of Devices: SharePort Web Access Link
45 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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. Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click
46 D-Link DIR-506L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu and click