D-Link DIR-508L - Manual

2 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem, a 3G/4G USB adapter, or a wireless hotspot • IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless clients Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, XP SP2, or Mac...

3 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Connect and charge devices anytime, anywhere with D-Link DIR-508L SharePort™ Go II Wireless N300 Portable Router and Charger. Stay connected wherever you are, and share an Internet connection from your home or hotel room, a 3G/4...

4 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 On/Off/Charger Switch Slide the switch to On to operate the DIR-508L in router mode. Slide the switch to Charger in order to charge devices connected via USB. 2 WPS Button Press the WPS button to allow additional devices ...

5 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Router Mode Diagram The DIR-508L 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 office. You can also share fi...

6 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Mobile Router Mode Diagram The DIR-508L allows you to wirelessly share your Internet connection with other devices when you are on the go. You can also share files with other devices on your wireless network by inserting an SD card and using...

7 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hotspot Diagram The DIR-508L can connect to an existing wireless network with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel, airport, or coffee shop, allowing you to share that single connection with multiple wireless devices. You can...

8 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview LAN Sharing Diagram Even without Internet access, you can connect other Wi-Fi® devices wirelessly to the DIR-508L by creating a private network anywhere. You can then connect a USB drive or an SD card to locally share files with these device...

9 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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, ceiling...

10 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 2 - Installation First Time Setup 1. Peel back the protective film from the top and bottom of the DIR-508L. 2. Charge the DIR-508L by connecting one end of the USB power adapter to the device and the other end to a wall outlet. Charge for at least four hours, o...

11 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Depending on your preferred mode of operation, the DIR-508L can be set up from any device with Wi-Fi and a web browser. Note : Make sure the DIR-508L has been charged or is plugged in before using. Using Broadband Ethernet: You will need an Eth...

12 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • QRS Mobile App - You can use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router. Refer to “QRS Mo...

13 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connecting to the DIR-508L Wirelessly You can connect to the DIR-508L wirelessly from your mobile device or computer. Make sure the DIR-508L is charged or plugged in before using. Mobile Desktop Note : If you have a device that supports Wi-Fi ...

15 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) or Android device (2.3.3 or higher) to install and configure your router. Step 1 From your iPad, iPhone, or Android device, go to the iTunes Store and search for ‘D-...

16 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility 2. If you did not create a Password for the Admin account, leave it blank by default. Click Log In . 1. To access the configuration utility of the DIR-508L, open a web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local....

17 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home Page The Home page contains a diagram with icons indicating the statuses of various functions and connections. • Click on an icon with an next to it to start a wizard for that function. • Click on the to configure your Internet connection...

18 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection When you connect the DIR-508L to a cable modem using an Ethernet cable, you should be connected to the Internet. The Internet icon will be blue and the connection will have a check mark . If you connect the DIR-508L to an x...

19 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To later reconnect to the Internet, you may click the Internet icon and then click Connect in the pop-up dialog to enable DHCP. Once you are connected, you can: • Click on the Internet icon to view the IPv4 network details below the diagram. •...

20 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 3G/4G Mobile Broadband You can connect a compatible 3G/4G USB adapter to the USB port on the DIR-508L to access the Internet. Depending on your mobile service provider, you may need input for fields indicated below as optional. If so, contact ...

22 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Hotspot For Internet access using a Wi-Fi hotspot, under Current Status , by the Internet icon, click on to start the wizard. A pop-up window will open that says, “The router is not connected to the Internet...” Click Next to locate an a...

24 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Router From the Home page, you can check the status of the Wi-Fi security on your DIR-508L. If your connection is not secure, you can use the wizard to secure your network. Click on the next to DIR-508L to start the wizard. Click Secure your n...

25 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Note : The will no longer be displayed next to the router icon on the Home page . Click on the router icon to review Network , Wi-Fi , and Guest Zone details. Clicking on the links will take you to the respective pages under Settings, where yo...

26 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Clients Click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to view a list of all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Name: IP Address: Reserved IP: Access: Enter a Name for this client. Enter a specific IP Address for this client. Check to enable,...

27 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration USB Storage Displays the amount of free space on the USB storage device. Displays the total capacity of USB storage. Displays if the DLNA Media Server is enabled or disabled. Displays the name of the DLNA Media Server as it appears to other de...

28 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SD Card Displays the amount of free space on the SD Card . Displays the total capacity of the SD Card . Displays if the DLNA Media Server is enabled or disabled. Displays the name of the DLNA Media Server as it appears to other devices on the ...

29 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Settings Internet Profiles You may add, edit, and delete profiles from this page. Add a Profile: 1. Click Add Profile . 2. On the next screen, select a Connection Type from the drop down menu. 3. Fill in the required information under the Conn...

30 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP When you Add a Profile , you must select a Connection Type . Depending on your connection method and your ISP (Internet Service Provider), you may select the default DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) profile. This will allow your...

31 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration xDSL Broadband (PPPoE) When you Add a Profile , you must select a Connection Type . Depending on your ISP, you may need to configure the PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) settings in order to connect to the Internet. PPPoE is typic...

34 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static IP When you Add a Profile , you must select a Connection Type . Depending on your ISP (Internet Service Provider), you may need to configure the Static IP settings in order to connect to the Internet. The required information should be ...

36 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network (LAN) You can change the local network settings for your router by going to Settings > Network (LAN) . Device IP Address: Subnet Mask: Device Name: Local Domain Name: Enable DNS Relay: Enter the IP Address of the router. The default...

37 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Status: DHCP IP Address Range: DHCP Lease Time: Always Broadcast: Slide to Enable or Disable the DHCP server function. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP...

38 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SharePort/Storage Sharing From this page, you can configure the various storage sharing features on your router. The DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) server allows you to stream stored pictures, music, and video to another DLNA-compatibl...

39 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Management To Edit a user, click on the pencil icon. To Delete a user, click on the trash icon. To Create a user, click on Create a New User + . Click on the Users link, next to the Save button, to access the User List . You can manage us...

42 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you have an account: Select Yes, I have a mydlink account. Log in with the E-mail Address and Password . Click the Save button. Registering your router with mydlink will allow you to use mydlink™ Cloud Services, including free online access...

44 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Management Admin On the Admin page, you can change the admin security settings for logging in to the router configuration interface. It is recommended that you create a password with a minimum of six characters to keep your router secure. Ente...

45 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System From here, you can save or restore your router’s current settings. You can also reset your router to the factory default settings. Restoring the unit to factory default settings will erase any rules you created. That is why you should s...

46 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade This page shows you your Current Firmware Version and Currnet Language Pack , and allows you to check for and download new firmware. After downloading the firmware to the local hard drive of your computer, you can upload the f...

47 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 47 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 4 - Status Statistics From the top of the Home page, click Management > Statistics to view the traffic statistics. Click Clear to reset the statistics. The table at the bottom of the screen displays the following in real-time: ...

48 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 5 - Sharing Files Sharing Files Using the mydlink SharePort™ App 1. If you are connecting remotely to mydlink SharePort™ app, you will need a mydlink account. Refer to “mydlink” on page 42 for more details. If you are connecting locally, proceed to the next ste...

57 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 5 - Sharing Files Favorite The Favorite section allows you to quickly access your most frequently used files, no matter what file type, from a central location. Add a file to your favorites: 1. Tap on a section and browse to the file.2. Tap the star icon next t...

58 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 5 - Sharing Files Folder You can browse your folders and files hierarchically in the Folder section. Tapping the filename will open the viewer/player for that file type, as explained in the preceding pages. You can also upload files from your mobile device to t...

60 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 5 - Sharing Files Upload images and videos from your mobile device: 1. Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.2. Tap Upload at the bottom. 3. Select an album containing the file you wish to upload.4. Tap to mark each of the photo/video you wish to upload.5....

61 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 61 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button Step 2 - Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). The easiest and most secure way to connect y...

62 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 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 an existing network, you will need to know the sec...

64 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 64 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support Windows® 7 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 an existing network, you will need to know the se...

65 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 65 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer t...

67 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 67 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support WPS The WPS feature of the DIR-508L can be configured using Windows® 7. 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the menu. 2. Click Network on the left side.

68 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 68 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support 3. Double-click the DIR-508L . 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next .

70 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 70 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support 7. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. Make a note of the s...

71 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 71 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support Windows Vista® Windows Vista® 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 connecting to a wireless net...

75 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 75 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with conne...

77 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual 77 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 6 - Support 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK...

78 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 7 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-508L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration u...

79 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 7 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click the Internet Options icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and se...

81 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Section 7 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by two (2) until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets s...

82 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Lin...

83 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? 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, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your ...

85 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peo...

86 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics 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. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, p...

87 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Assign a Static IP address 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 Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > ...

88 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Internet Modes • Broadband Router Mode • Mobile Router Mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode Wireless Frequency Range 1 • 2.4 GHz to 2....

90 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support 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 following ready: • Model number of the produc...

91 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement GPL Code Statement This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms o...

92 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement Preamble The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works. The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed to take away your freedom to share and change the works. By ...

93 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement Finally, every program is threatened constantly by software patents. States should not allow patents to restrict development and use of software on general-purpose computers, but in those that do, we wish to avoid the special danger that...

95 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement 2. Basic Permissions. All rights granted under this License are granted for the term of copyright on the Program, and are irrevocable provided the stated conditions are met. This License explicitly affirms your unlimited permission to ru...

101 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement 9. Acceptance Not Required for Having Copies. You are not required to accept this License in order to receive or run a copy of the Program. Ancillary propagation of a covered work occurring solely as a consequence of using peer-to-peer ...

103 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement A patent license is “discriminatory” if it does not include within the scope of its coverage, prohibits the exercise of, or is conditioned on the non-exercise of one or more of the rights that are specifically granted under this License...

105 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix D - GPL Code Statement 17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16. If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms, reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely app...

106 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty 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 originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distribu...

107 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from th...

110 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix E - Warranty What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover: Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of...

111 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTE...

113 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radia...

114 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.0 (US) August 13, 2013 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration