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- Page 1 Version 1.0 | 2/12/2013 User Manual Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router DIR-518L...
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Page 2: Preface
This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bottom..................6 GPL Code Statement............41 Operation Modes................7 Router Mode................8 Safety Statements ............56 Wireless Installation Considerations........9 Setting Up Your DIR-518L ............10 Initial Setup Wizard (Router Mode)........12 Firmware ................15 Status ....................16 Device Info ................16 Connecting a Wireless Client ..........17 WPS Button...................17... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DIR-518L Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router Quick Install Guide Companion Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 5: System Requirements
Utility Requirements • Firefox 8.0 or higher • Safari 4.0 or higher • Google Chrome (16.0.9.12.75) Windows ® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 6: Introduction
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless AC600 Dual Band Wall-Plug Cloud Router (DIR-518L) lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-518L router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. -
Page 7: Features
802.11ac wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-518L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g devices. -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Front/Top Mode Selector Slide this switch to select the Charger, Router modes. Switch LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DIR-518L, as detailed in the table below. LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating properly... -
Page 9: Bottom
Web File Access. Both allows you to share a USB or a storage device with your local network. Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 10: Operation Modes
Section 1 - Product Overview Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DIR-518L will determine which mode you use. The following pages describe each mode to help you figure out which one to use. • Charger Mode •... -
Page 11: Router Mode
Router Mode In Router Mode, the DIR-518L 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 files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort Mobile feature. -
Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations
Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Dir-518L
Section 2 - Installation Setting Up Your DIR-518L 1. Move the switch on the top of the DIR-518L to the mode you wish to use, then plug it in. Verify that the power LED has turned green before continuing. Outlet... - Page 14 Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. If the Setup Wizard does not appear, type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar. For detailed information on configuring your device, refer to the following sections of the manual: • “Router Mode” on page 23 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 15: Initial Setup Wizard (Router Mode)
Section 2 - Installation Initial Setup Wizard (Router Mode) If this is your first time setting up the DIR-518L, open your web browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. If the Setup Wizard does not appear, type http://dlinkrouter in the address bar. - Page 16 DIR-518L and click Next. In most situations, Router mode should be used. If you chose Router mode, the DIR-518L will try to detect what type of Internet connection you have and will ask you for the related settings. Enter the settings for your connection and click Next.
- Page 17 Setup is complete, and your wireless network name and password will be displayed. It is recommended that you write this information down for future reference. Click Save to save your settings and reboot the router. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 18: Firmware
Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DIR-518L here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. -
Page 19: Status
Section 3 - Router Mode Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-518L. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the time and firmware version. Displays information about the connection to your modem or Internet connection. -
Page 20: Connecting A Wireless Client
Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-518L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. -
Page 21: Windows® 7
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... - Page 22 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 23 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 24: Wps
Section 7 - Connecting a Wireless Client The WPS feature of the DIR-518L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. - Page 25 Section 7 - Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Double-click the DIR-518L. 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.
- Page 26 Section 7 - Connecting a Wireless Client 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 27 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 28: Windows Vista
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 29: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... - Page 30 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 31: Windows® Xp
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 32: Wpa/Wpa2
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... - Page 33 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 34: 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. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples. - Page 35 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 36 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 37 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 38: Wireless Basics
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 39: What Is Wireless
300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... - Page 40 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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Page 41: Tips
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 42: Networking Basics
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 43: Statically Assign An Ip Address
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... -
Page 44: Gpl Code Statement
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007 Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual... - Page 45 Therefore, we have designed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 46 (except to the extent that warranties are provided), that licensees may convey the work under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the list meets this criterion. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
- Page 47 The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source. The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work. D-Link DIR-518L User Manual...
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