Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Preface
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
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Page 5 - Package Contents
1 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. DIR-518L Quick Installation Guide Wi-Fi Configuration Card D-Link Cloud Serv...
Page 6 - System Requirements
2 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network.Requirements • Cable/DSL modem, 3G USB adapter, or a hotspot• IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless clients Web-based.Configuration. Utility.Requirements A.computer.or.mobile.device.with.the.following: • Windows®, Macintosh, Linux-based, iOS,...
Page 7 - Introduction
3 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-518L Wireless AC Mobile Cloud Companion lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, and video on the go. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet a...
Page 8 - Features
4 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview •. Advanced.Wireless.AC.Technology - The DIR-518L provides up to 600 Mbps 1 wireless speeds with other 802.11ac wireless clients using dual frequency bands to free up network congestion. This capability allows for smooth performance in video...
Page 9 - Hardware Overview
5 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 ...Router/Charger...Switch Slide the switch to Router to operate the unit in router modes. 1 Slide the switch to Charger to charge devices connected via USB. 2 ..Power/Status.LED Green (Solid) The device is conn...
Page 11 - Installation; Wireless Installation Considerations
7 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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, ceilings, o...
Page 13 - Mobile Router Setup
9 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Mobile Router Setup In the Mobile Router Mode, you must have a compatible 3G USB adapter and be within your ISP’s cellular coverage. Once connected, you can then wirelessly share your Internet connection with other devices on the go. You can als...
Page 15 - LAN Sharing Setup
11 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation LAN Sharing Setup Even without Internet broadband access, you can connect other Wi-Fi devices wirelessly to the DIR-518L by creating a private network anywhere. You can then connect a USB drive to locally share files with these devices on your ...
Page 16 - Setting Up Your DIR-518L
12 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Setting Up Your DIR-518L Plug in the DIR-518L to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is solid red before continuing. Note: If your device includes a regional power plug adapter, please follow the additional steps before plugging your DIR-...
Page 17 - Connecting Your Equipment
13 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Using. Broadband. Ethernet: You will need an Ethernet cable connection to your cable or DSL modem. • Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your modem and the other end to the Internet port on the DIR-518L. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting...
Page 18 - Connecting to Your DIR-518L
14 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connecting to Your DIR-518L Using WPS You can use the WPS method to connect to the DIR-518L. • Press the WPS button on the DIR-518L and its green LED will flash. • Activate WPS on your client device and it should connect automatically. Once you...
Page 19 - Manually Connecting to Your DIR-518L
15 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Mobile Desktop • Once connected, open a Web browser on your mobile o r co m p u te r a n d t y p e ht t p : / / d l i n k ro u te r. l o c a l.. o r http://dlinkrouter. in the URL address box. • Turn on DIR-518L by sliding the Router/Charger sw...
Page 21 - Configuring Your DIR-518L
17 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Configuring Your DIR-518L If your DIR-518L requires further configuration, you can open a Web browser on your computer and use the web GUI. For detailed information on either of the methods for configuring your DIR-518L, refer to the following ...
Page 22 - Sharing Files; Using the mydlink SharePort app for iPad®, iPhone®,
18 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage The mydlink SharePort app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from...
Page 25 - Main Menu
21 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Main Menu Tap on the document icon to view documents. Tap the camera icon to view photos. Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star ico...
Page 26 - Documents
22 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-518L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device. Enter a filename here to search you...
Page 28 - Pictures
24 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Pictures The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-518L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Enter a filename here to search your storage. Tap to ma...
Page 30 - Videos
26 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-518L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Enter a filename here to search for a specific file. T...
Page 32 - Music
28 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-518L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Enter a filename he...
Page 35 - Folders
31 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Folders You can browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders section. Tapping the filename will open the viewer/player for that file type as described in the previous pages. You can also upload files from your mobile device to the rem...
Page 38 - Favorites
34 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Favorites The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used files, no matter what file type, in a special section. Files added to the Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location. Tap to mark files...
Page 39 - Using the mydlink SharePort app for AndroidTM
35 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage Using the mydlink SharePort app for Android™ The mydlink SharePort app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, ...
Page 57 - Using SharePort Web Access
53 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 3 - Usage SharePort Web Access lets you stream music, photos, and movies from a USB drive attached to your DIR-518L through a Web browser. You can also download and upload files to and from a computer through the Web browser interface. At the main menu, you can...
Page 63 - Configuration
59 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Configuration • To access the configuration utility of the DIR-518L, open a Web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local. or http://dlinkrouter. in the address bar. • Enter your password for the Admin account. By default, the password is bla...
Page 64 - Home
60 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Home The Internet icon indicates the status of the Internet connection to the router. It is grey if there is no connection, and blue if a connection is established. The router icon indicates the status of the Wi-Fi security on the DIR-518L. It...
Page 65 - Internet; Broadband Ethernet
61 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Internet Broadband Ethernet If you have connected the DIR-518L to an xDSL modem via an Ethernet cable but can not access the Internet: • Click on the Internet icon to start the wizard. • Enter the Username and Password as provided by your Inte...
Page 67 - G Mobile Broadband
63 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration 3G Mobile Broadband You can connect a compatible 3G USB adapter to the USB port on the DIR-518L to access the Internet. Depending on your mobile service provider, you may have to input optional settings before use. You may need to contact your...
Page 74 - USB Storage
70 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration USB Storage If you have a USB drive attached to the DIR-518L, you can view the storage details from the Home page via the USB Storage pane. • Click on the USB Storage icon to access storage details. For more information on UPnP and SharePort s...
Page 75 - Internet Profiles
71 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Settings Internet Profiles To Add a profile: • Click Add.Profile. • On the next screen, select a connection type from the drop down menu. • Fill in the required information under the connection type. If required, click on Advanced. Settings......
Page 76 - DHCP
72 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration DHCP Depending on your connection method and your service provider, you may select the default DHCP profile to automatically connect to the Internet. Click on the pencil to edit it. Click Save to store your settings. Host.Name: MAC.Address.Clo...
Page 78 - G Wireless USB
74 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration 3G Wireless USB Depending on the service provider for your 3G wireless service, you may need to configure the 3G settings in order to connect to the Internet. You may need to contact your ISP for this information. Click Save to store your sett...
Page 80 - Static IP
76 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Static IP Depending on your Internet Service Provider, you may need to configure the static IP settings in order to connect to the Internet. You may need to contact your service provider for this information. Click Save to store your settings....
Page 83 - Guest Zone
79 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Guest Zone You can create a Wi-Fi Guest Zone to share Internet access with guests on a separate Wi-Fi network for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. This is useful when you wish to block guests from accessing devices on your home network. Cl...
Page 86 - SharePort
82 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration SharePort On this page, you can configure the various storage sharing features of your router. The DLNA server allows you to stream stored pictures, music, and video to another DLNA-compatible device on your network. SharePort Web Access allow...
Page 92 - Management; Admin
88 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Management Admin On this page, you can change the admin security settings for logging in to the router configuration interface. It is highly recommended that you create a password with a minimum of 6 characters to keep your router secure. Clic...
Page 94 - System
90 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration System Here, you can save or restore your router settings to and from a file. You can also reset your router to the factory default settings and reboot the router. Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on ...
Page 95 - Upgrade
91 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Upgrade This page displays your current firmware version and allows you to check for and download new firmware. After downloading the firmware, you can then upload it from this page. FIRMWARE.INFORMATION Displays the version of the installed f...
Page 96 - Statistics
92 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual 92 Section 5 - Status Statistics The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red line indicates the download speeds.Click Clear to reset the statistics. The table below displays the following in real-time: • Total Packets • Total Byte(s) • Total Kbit(s) • Kbits/s...
Page 97 - Connecting a Wireless Client
93 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Step.2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step.1 - Press the WPS button on the router for about 1 second. The Power/Status LED will start ...
Page 98 - Windows® 8
94 D-Link DIR-518L 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...
Page 100 - Windows® 7
96 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 7 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (W...
Page 103 - Windows Vista®
99 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using a third-party utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless ...
Page 106 - Windows® XP
102 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® XP Windows® XP 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 company’s utility, please refer to the user man...
Page 109 - Troubleshooting
105 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Section 7 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-518L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP....
Page 113 - Wireless Basics
109 D-Link DIR-518L 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-Li...
Page 116 - Tips
112 D-Link DIR-518L 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 p...
Page 117 - Wireless Modes
113 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Eliminate.Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause si...
Page 118 - Networking Basics; Check your IP Address
114 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP Address In Windows: Click on Start > Run . In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start.Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter . This will disp...
Page 119 - Assign a Static IP address
115 D-Link DIR-518L 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 >...
Page 121 - Technical Specifications
117 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b/g/n • IEEE 802.11a/n • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Internet.Modes • Broadband Router Mode • Mobile Router Mode • Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode Wireless.Frequency.Ra...
Page 125 - GPL Code Statement
121 D-Link DIR-518L 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 ...
Page 140 - Safety Statements
136 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual Appendix E - Safety Statements Safety Statements CE.Mark.Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC.Statement: This equipment has been ...
