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- Page 1 Version 1.2 | 01/16/2013 N300 Portable Router and Charger DIR-508L User Manual SharePort Go II DIR-508L...
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Page 2: Preface
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 • Initial release Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
System ..................41 Setting Up Your DIR-508L ............12 Upgrade .................42 Connecting your Equipment ..........13 Statistics .................43 Connecting to the DIR-508L ...........14 Help ....................44 Configuration ..............15 Connecting a Wireless Client ..........45 Home ....................16 WPS Button ...................45 Current Status ..............16 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... - Page 4 WPS/WCN 2.0 ...............56 Windows® XP ................57 WPA/WPA2 ................58 Troubleshooting ..............60 Wireless Basics ..............64 What is Wireless? .................65 Tips ....................67 Networking Basics ............68 Assign a Static IP address ............69 Technical Specifications ..........70 GPL Code Statement............71 Safety Statements ............86 D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DIR-508L SharePort Go II USB AC adapter Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 6: System Requirements
• Google Chrome 16 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. For mydlink SharePort app: • iOS 4.3 or higher • Android 2.3.3 or higher D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 7: Introduction
FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE The D-Link DIR-508L SharePort GO II lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and flash storage throughout your home. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. -
Page 8: Features
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Pressing the Reset button restores the DIR-508L to its original factory default settings. 5V DC IN Connect the included power adapter to power and charge the unit. INTERNET Port Connect an Ethernet cable to a cable or DSL modem to use Broadband Router Mode. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 10: Installation
• 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-508L User Manual... -
Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations
• 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. -
Page 12: Connection Diagrams
Note: To ensure performance when using SharePort, it is highly suggested to limit this application to 5 simultaneous users. Add SD card icon here Smartphone Cable or DSL line Internet Modem iPad USB drive Computer Ethernet cable D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 13: Mobile Router Setup
SD card and using the SharePort feature. Note: Please check our 3G/4G USB adapters compatibility list for more information. Add SD card icon here Smartphone 3G/4G USB adapter Internet iPad 3G/4G cell tower Computer D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 14: Wi-Fi Hotspot Setup
You must have the username and password for the access point you are connecting the DIR-508L to. Note: In public environments, it is highly recommended to password protect the shared Internet connection on the DIR-508L. Add SD card icon here Smartphone Wi-Fi Internet Hotspot iPad USB drive Computer D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 15: Lan Sharing Setup
SharePort feature. Note: In public environments, it is highly recommended to password protect the private LAN on the DIR-508L. Add SD card icon here ADD media and file trans- Smartphone fer diagram here iPad USB drive Computer D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 16: Setting Up Your Dir-508L
3. Use the following information to connect to your DIR-508L wirelessly: Default Wi-Fi SSID: DIR-508L Default Password: [leave this blank] 4. Open your web browser, and type http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar to begin the Setup Wizard. Desktop Mobile D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 17: Connecting Your Equipment
• Plug the 3G/4G USB adapter into the USB port on the DIR-508L. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot: You will need the Wi-Fi network name and password of the hotspot you want to connect to. Insert diagram of DIR-508L wirelessly connecting to a Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 18: Connecting To The Dir-508L
• At the login page, enter the Admin Password. By default, it should be left blank. Click Log In. Note: If you have a device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, please refer to “WPS Button” on page 45. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 19: Configuration
DIR-508L. The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions, and you may quickly jump back Home any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 20: Home
The Wi-Fi icon indicates if there are clients currently connected to the router via Wi-Fi. It will be blue if there are active connections. USB Storage: The USB icon will be blue if you have connected a USB storage device to the router. SD Card: The SD card icon will be blue if you have inserted an SD card. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 21: Internet
• To reconnect to the Internet, you may click the Internet icon and then click Connect in the pop-up dialog to enable DHCP. Note: This information will be saved as an xDSL Broadband (PPPoE) Internet Profile for future use. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... - Page 22 Your service provider’s APN. Dial-Up Num- The dial-up number required by your service provider. ber (optional): Username (op- The username provided by your service provider. tional): Password (op- The password provided by your service provider. tional): D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
- Page 23 Displays the subnet mask of the 3G/ 4G network. Default Gateway: Displays the default gateway of the 3G/4G network. Primary Displays the primary DNS server of the 3G/4G network. DNS Server: Secondary Displays the secondary DNS server of the 3G/4G network. DNS Server: D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
- Page 24 Select. You will need to enter a password if there is a lock icon next to that network. Enter the password and click Save. You will need to wait while the router connects to the network. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
- Page 25 Note: These connection details will be saved as a Wi-Fi Hotspot under Internet Profiles to allow automatic connections to this network in the future. For more information, please refer to “Internet Profiles” on page 27. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
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Page 26: Router
On the Wi-Fi Settings page, you can customize the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password. Note: Enter a password with a minimum of 8 characters. Click Save. The settings will take effect and you will be disconnected from the network. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... - Page 27 Clicking on the router icon will now display Network, Wi-Fi, and Guest Zone information. Clicking on the links will take you to their respective pages under Settings. For advanced settings, please refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 32. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...
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Page 28: Wi-Fi Clients
Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserved IP: Tick this to reserve this IP address for this client. Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device. Access: Allow or Block access to the router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 29: Usb Storage
• Service Name: Displays the name of the DLNA server as it appears to other devices on the network. SharePort • Status: Displays if SharePort is enabled or disabled. For more information on DLNA and SharePort settings, please refer to “SharePort” on page 35. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 30: Sd Card
• Service Name: Displays the name of the DLNA server as it appears to other devices on the network. SharePort • Status: Displays if SharePort is enabled or disabled. For more information on DLNA and SharePort settings, please refer to “SharePort” on page 35. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 31: Settings
• To Edit a profile • Click on the pencil icon next to the profile you want to edit. • To Delete a profile • Click on the trash icon next to the profile you want to delete. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 32: Xdsl Broadband (Pppoe)
MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Note: If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need to remove or disable any PPPoE client software running on your computers. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 33: 3G/4G Wireless Usb
Displays whether your SIM card is locked or unlocked. Reconnect Mode: Select between Always-on, On Demand, or Manual. MTU: Maximum transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual... -
Page 34: Wi-Fi Hotspot Client
Enter the name of your hotspot or click Scan to select Name (SSID): from a list. Security: Select None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-Personal encryption depending on the security of your hotspot. Password: Enter the hotspot network password. D-Link DIR-508L User Manual...