Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description January 25, 2012 • Initial release...
• Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide 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 this product. System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network.Requirements...
IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Cloud.Service - The DIR-605L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™...
Connect your broadband modem using an Ethernet cable. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Reset Button Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to restore the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
A solid light indicates a good connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This LED blinks LAN LEDs (1-4) during data transmission. WPS Button/LED Press the WPS button to begin the WPS process. The LED will blink during this process. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-605L RESET INTERNET Computer D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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Internet setup. Please skip to page 14 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the Easy Setup Wizard (refer to the next page). D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
There are a couple different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link.Easy.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch if you log into the router for the first time. See below.
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Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Once you are connected, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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(open a new browser window if needed) and read the email from mydlink to finish the registration process. Once the account verification phase is complete, click Configure under mydlink Account. Select Yes,.I.have.a.mydlink.account, enter your information, and click Login. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
To configure your mydlink account settings, click the Configure button next under the mydlink Account section. To manually configure all the settings on the router, click Manual. Setup.at the bottom. You will go to the Setup > Internet.Setup page (refer to the next page). D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Secondary DNS Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address. This is optional. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
You can manually enter DNS servers if you do not want to use Addresses: what is assigned to you. Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU MTU: for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Mode Select a schedule or click Add.New to create a new one. Then select either Manual or Connection.on.demand. Select: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connection Mode Select a schedule or click Add.New to create a new one. Then select either Manual or Connection.on.demand. Select: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Connection Mode Select a schedule or click Add.New to create a new one. Then select Select: either Manual or Connection.on.demand. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless.Connection.Setup.Wizard and skip to page 23. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual.Wireless.Connection.Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Wireless: network to be broadcasted by the DIR-605L. If this option is checked, the SSID of the DIR-605L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-605L in order to connect to it.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-605L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
Next to continue. If you selected to manually enter a network key, enter it in the box and then click Next to continue. If using WPA, the network key must be between 8-63 characters. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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Click Save to save your settings. The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When it is finished after 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Enable DNS Relay: Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. ” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-605L. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on, click this button to populate the fields. Save Settings: Click Save.Settings to save your entry. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Click Sync..your.computer’s.time.settings to copy your time settings: PC’s time settings to the router. NTP Server Click the “Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet Used: time server” checkbox and then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.
The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Enter the port or range of ports that you want to open. If you End Port: want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. In most cases the Public and Private ports will be exactly the same. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
(public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-605L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
The schedule of time when the network filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times by clicking.Add.New. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Key in upload Manually enter the upload bandwidth. bandwidth manually: Traffic Control Rules: When the option Automatic Distribute Bandwidth is unchecked, you can control the access bandwidth of the specific device on your network. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Maintenance.> Schedules for more information. IP Address: Enter a beginning and ending IP address. Protocol: Select the transport protocol that will be used for the filter rule. Port Range: Enter the desired port range for the filter rule. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Mixed.802.11g.and.802.11b - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11n.Only.- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. Mixed.802.11n,.802.11b,.and.802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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20/40MHz Coexist: Check to allow 20MHz and 40MHz to coexist. Short Guard Interval: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Internet. Wireless enhance Check to enable wireless enhance mode to increase data mode: throughput. Enabling this will cause the router to use more processing and may cause your LAN speeds to decrease. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
(*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-605L. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-605L and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.
If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Clear Language Click to remove all non-default language packs from the Pack: router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router 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 site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
Password: Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. DDNS Account Click this button to test the connection of your DDNS Testing: account. Status: Displays the connection status of your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Result: Displays the ping results. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Start Time/ If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24-hour End Time: period, uncheck the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time. Schedule Rules Displays user-created rules. List: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Check the box(es) of the type of log information you want the router to log. Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name (or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Device Info This window displays the current information for the DIR-605L. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP.Release button and a DHCP.Renew button will be displayed.
View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next Page: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window (Maintenance > Log.Settings). Settings: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-605L on the Internet, LAN, and Wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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-605L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
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-605L User Manual...
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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-605L User Manual...
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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-605L User Manual...
Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-605L 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.
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Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-605L. 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. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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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-605L User Manual...
(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-605L User Manual...
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-605L User Manual...
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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-605L User Manual...
Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi.Protected.Setup section or choose to click the Generate.New.PIN button or Reset.PIN.to.Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Click on a network (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-605L User Manual...
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-605L User Manual...
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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-605L User Manual...
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
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• Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
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NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press • Windows ® ® 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-605L User Manual...
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• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save.Settings button 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-605L User Manual...
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-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
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Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless Cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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, please follow the steps below.
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-605L User Manual...
• 802.11 n : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM • URL Filtering • Scheduling VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions • PPTP Operating Temperature • IPSec • 32°F to 129 °F ( 0°C to 40°C) D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
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Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
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• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
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Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
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The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
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Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
Appendix E - Warranty Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 January 25, 2012 D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...