D-Link Wireless N300 Cloud Router (DIR-605L) user manual

Contents

1. Prefacep. 2
2. Manual Revisionsp. 2

   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…

3. Trademarksp. 2

   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…

4. System Requirementsp. 5

   Package Contents Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-605L will cause damage and void the warranty for…

5. Featuresp. 6

   a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and…

6. Hardware Overviewp. 7

   Connections 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, cameras, and network storage devices (NAS). 2 Internet Port Connect…

7. Installationp. 9

   Before you Begin Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router…

8. Before you Beginp. 9

   Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed…

9. Wireless Installation Considerationsp. 10

   The D-Link wireless router allows you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless…

10. Manual Setupp. 11

    5V RESET 1A INTERNET 1 2 LAN 3 4 For best results, place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. Please use the…

11. Configurationp. 13

    There are a couple different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link

12. Easy Setup Wizardp. 13

    This wizard will launch if you log into the router for the first time. See below. • Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router…

13. Web-based Configuration Utilityp. 18

    To access the configuration 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…

14. Connect a Wireless Client to your Routerp. 57

    WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). The easiest and…

15. WPS Buttonp. 57

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). The easiest and most secure…

16. Windows® 7p. 58

    It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining…

17. Windows Vista®p. 65

    users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with…

18. Windows® XPp. 69

    users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another…

19. Troubleshootingp. 72

    This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-605L. Read the following descriptions if you are…

20. Wireless Basicsp. 76

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or…

21. What is Wireless?p. 77

    Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly…

22. Tipsp. 79

    to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize…

23. Wireless Modesp. 80
24. Networking Basicsp. 81

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e.…

25. Check your IP addressp. 81

    After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router)…

26. Statically Assign an IP addressp. 82

    If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on…

27. Technical Specificationsp. 83
28. Contacting Technical Supportp. 85

    U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the…

29. Warrantyp. 86

    Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that…

30. Registrationp. 93

    is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration