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DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion

DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion. Greg Quinlan Technical Trainer. What is the DIR-505? Features Hardware Overview Modes Setup Questions. The DIR-505 is an all-in-one mobile router that allows users to use it is a variety of different modes including: Router/Access Point Repeater

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DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion

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  1. DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion Greg Quinlan Technical Trainer

  2. What is the DIR-505? • Features • Hardware Overview • Modes • Setup • Questions

  3. The DIR-505 is an all-in-one mobile router that allows users to use it is a variety of different modes including: • Router/Access Point • Repeater • Wifi Hotspot • The DIR-505 also allows you to share Videos, Music and Photos from your USB thumb or external hard drive. • Its small compact design is perfect for the person on the go who needs their own secure wireless network anywhere they go.

  4. Multi-Mode (via selector switch) • Router/Access Point • Repeater • Wi-Fi Hot Spot • 802.11g/n • SharePort Technology (Router/AP Mode only) • SharePort Mobile • USB Sharing • Power over USB • SmartPhone Charger • WiFi Protected Setup • Guest Zone • Smartphone App Supported • Quick Router Setup (Router Mode Only) • SharePort Mobile Package Contents • All-in-one Mobile Companion • Ethernet Cable • Setup Guide

  5. Mode Switch USB Port Connect a USB printer or storage device Reset Button Restore Settings Internet Port Plug your Internet cable in here Power Led

  6. Setup

  7. Note: The Ethernet Port turns into a WAN port when in Router Mode. You cannot connect a computer to this port. Step 3: Connect Modem to DIR-505 Step 1: Select Router/AP Mode Step 2: Plug in DIR-505

  8. Step 4: From a wireless computer/device, scan for available networks and connect to the pre-defined SSID(Located on the Companion Card supplied with the DIR-505 and on the bottom of the DIR-505) e.g. Dlink-E81A .

  9. Step 5: Open your web browser and type: • http://dlinkrouter – Windows • http://dlinkrouter.local – MAC/iPhone • http://192.168.0.1 – Any Operating System • Step 6: Run Setup Wizard to configure router settings

  10. Step 7: Once configuration is complete, if you changed the SSID or password you will automatically be disconnected. You will need to re-scan for wireless networks and connect to your newly configured network. DIR-505 Network

  11. Note: This configuration can be done Wired or wireless. Step 1: Select Repeater Mode Step 2: Plug in DIR-505 Step 3: Connect to the wireless signal of the DIR-505

  12. Note: You will not obtain an IP address from the DIR-505, however, you should be able to log in using the following: • http://dlinkrouter – Windows • http://dlinkrouter.local – MAC/iPhone • Note: If this does not work, set a static IP of 192.168.0.x and log into the DIR-505 with 192.168.0.1 • Step 4: Run Setup Wizard

  13. Step 5A: Select Configuration Method: WPS or Manual • WPS may be the easiest method. If the wireless router supports WPS, select this option • Press the WPS button the wireless router

  14. - Click Save

  15. Step 5B: Select Configuration Method: WPS or Manual • WPS may be the easiest method. If the wireless router supports WPS, select this option • The DIR-505 will scan for available wireless networks

  16. - Select the desired wireless network and click connect - Enter your wireless password (if applicable)

  17. - Click Save

  18. When using the DIR-505 in repeater mode with any D-Link Router, you may run into problems because both the router and DIR-505 are using the same IP address. • In these cases, you would be best to change the IP address of the DIR-505 • Once you connect to the DIR-505, cancel the setup wizard to access the Main Configuration page

  19. The default username is admin and there is no password • Click on Setup Tab > LAN Setup

  20. Select Static IP from “ My LAN Connection is:” • Enter an IP that is different than the router. (i.e. For D-Link, the routers IP is 192.168.0.1, so we can change it to 192.168.0.2) • Click Save • Log into the DIR-505 with the new IP address • Continue setup as normal

  21. Note: This configuration can be done Wired or wireless. Step 1: Select Wi-Fi Hot Spot Mode Step 2: Plug in DIR-505 Step 3: Connect to the wireless signal of the DIR-505

  22. Step 4: The DIR-505 will scan for available wireless networks Step 5: Select the desired wireless network and click connect

  23. Step 6: Enter your wireless password (if applicable) Step 7: Uncheck “Use the same Wifi….) and enter your new SSID and Password

  24. Your new secure wireless network is now setup.

  25. When using the DIR-505 in HotSpot mode with any D-Link Router, or Router using the 192.168.0.x subnet you will run into problems because both the router and DIR-505 are using the same subnet. • In these cases, you would be best to change the IP address of the DIR-505 • Once you connect to the DIR-505, cancel the setup wizard to access the Main Configuration page

  26. The default username is admin and there is no password • Click on Setup Tab > LAN Setup

  27. Select Static IP from “ My LAN Connection is:” • Enter an IP that is on a different subnet than the router. (i.e. For D-Link, the routers IP is 192.168.0.1, so we can change it to 192.168.1.1) • Click Save • Log into the DIR-505 with the new IP address • Continue setup as normal 1.1 1.1

  28. Questions?

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