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Version 1.0 | August 14, 2013

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Gaming Router
AC1300
DGL-5500

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | August 14, 2013 User Manual Gaming Router AC1300 DGL-5500...

  • 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 August 14, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1 (based on Firmware v1.01 B5)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access Control Wizard ..........45 Active Devices ..............20 Inbound Filter ............48 Priorities ................22 MAC Filtering Rules ..........49 Setup ..................23 Web Filtering Rules ..........50 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........24 DMZ ..................51 Dynamic (Cable) .............25 Schedules .................52 PPPoE (DSL) ..............26 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Windows® 7 ...................64 Contacting Technical Support ........92 WPA/WPA2 ................64 GPL Code Statement............93 WPS ..................67 Windows Vista® ................71 Warranty .................105 WPA/WPA2 ................72 Registration ..............112 WPS/WCN 2.0 ...............74 Windows® XP ................75 WPA/WPA2 ................76 Troubleshooting ..............78 Reset Router/Forgot Password ..........79 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-5500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 7 or higher Utility Requirements • Firefox • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DGL-5500 Wireless AC1300 Gaming Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - up to 1300Mbps – for flawless HD video streaming to multiple devices. The integrated StreamBoost QoS engine intelligently prioritizes bandwidth to make lag and buffering a thing of the past.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Press to power the router on and off. 6 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. 7 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    WPS process. A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but Internet LED the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DGL-5500 router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 12: Connect To Your Network

    Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Internet Port (yellow) INTERNET POWER 12V 2A Modem DGL-5500 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 13 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. Ethernet Cable Computer INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DGL-5500 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Computer INTERNET POWER 12V 2A Modem DGL-5500 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Please skip to page 18 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 D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Connect To An Existing Router

    Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DGL-5500 instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or refer to the manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’...
  • Page 16 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to the next page.

  • Page 18: Quick Setup Wizard

    Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password. (See instructions on page 16 for PPPoE and Static IP). D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Select your Internet connection type. You can select Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) if you are using a PPPoE connection (common with DSL), or select Static IP Address Connection if your IP settings are supplied to you by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 20 If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. Click either I want automatic StreamBoost updates or I decline automatic StreamBoost updates. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 21 In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Save to continue. Enter a Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration Click Connect to finish your router setup. If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Note that devices connected to the router must be transmitting/receiving data to show up. You can click on any of the devices for more information such as IP address, MAC address, and data statistics. Note: You cannot edit the names or icon images. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 24: My Network

    The My Network page will display a graphical diagram of your local network. You can click on the device icon to display more information (refer to the next page). Note that devices may not show up until they transmit data. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Configuration When you click on a device more information will appear. Below is an example of the ‘Gaming’ computer shown in the diagram on the previous page. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Priorities

    Section 3 - Configuration Priorities You can select the priority of each device on your local network. Click the up arrow to move the item higher in the priority list or the down arrow to lower the priority. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Setup

    Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to configure your connection manually. (Instructions for manual setup begin below.) The next few pages will explain each of the ISP connection types. You can select the type from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dynamic (Cable)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Pppoe (Dsl)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Quick Setup Wizard, you can click on Internet Connection Setup from the Setup > Internet page. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 32 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. Click either I want automatic StreamBoost updates or I decline automatic StreamBoost updates. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Click the Test Bandwidth button first so the router can detect your speeds. After processing is completed, click Next to continue. When the setup process is completed, you will see this screen. Click on Connect to save your settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DGL-5500. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DGL-5500 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DGL-5500 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 36: Ac/N/A (5Ghz)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DGL-5500. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DGL-5500 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DGL-5500 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 37: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DGL-5500 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 38: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)

    6. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a Wi-Fi password (key/passphrase). The password must be between 8-63 characters. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you re-connect using the new Wi-Fi password. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 10. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Network Settings

    Enter the Domain name (Optional). Name: Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Dhcp Server Settings

    “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. ” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/ IP settings provided by the DGL-5500. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.
  • Page 42 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Type: WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click the trash icon to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Streamboost

    If you uncheck this box, you can manually enter your bandwidth or click the Test Bandwidth button (recommended). Automatically update Read the information on the screen and check the box StreamBoost: if you agree to the terms. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Advanced

    Check this box to enable the Media Server function. Server: This will allow you to share data from a USB thumb drive attached to your router. Media Server Enter a name for the media server. Name: D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Virtual Server

    You can create your own times in the Advanced > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Filter > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Advanced > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Filter > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Firewall Settings

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Filter

    P2P utilities or games. Enable Access Check the Enable Access Control box, and then Control: click on Add Policy to start the Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Clone Your PC’s MAC Address. Click Add and then click Next to continue. Select the filtering method. If you select the option to Block Some Access, check Apply Web Filter and/or Apply Advanced Port Filters. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. Click Next. To enable Web Access Logging, click Enabled. Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Inbound Filter

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click Rules List: the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Mac Filtering Rules

    This section will list your current entries. Note: If you enable filtering and create an “allow” list, you must add the computer or device you are currently using to the list or you will be blocked when the router reboots. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Web Filtering Rules

    ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Click Domain: Save. When completed, click Save Settings to restart your router and activate your new settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Dmz

    If this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Schedules

    Select 12-hour or 24-hour format. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. Once you create a schedule, click Save Settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Web Management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DGL-5500 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address Port: of the DGL-5500 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 58: Time

    Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Check to enable manual entry of daylight saving time. Saving: Daylight Saving Enter a start date, an end date, including day of the week, and Dates: time for daylight saving time. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 59: System

    Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. First, use the Choose File option to find a previously saved Configuration: file of configuration settings. Then, click the Restore Configuration from File button to transfer those settings to the router. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DGL-5500. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Logs

    Click to go back one page. Next: Click to go to the next page. Refresh: Updates the log details. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Save Log: Click Save to save log file to local hard drive. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Usage in Time The screen below displays the Usage in Time. Here you can view the amount of traffic that pass through the DGL-5500 and what applications are being used. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Usage By Data

    Section 3 - Configuration Usage by Data The screen below displays the Usage by Data. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Activity Tracker

    Section 3 - Configuration Activity Tracker The screen below displays application activity and status. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    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 DGL-5500 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 66: Windows® 8

    2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 67 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 69 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 70 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Wps

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DGL-5500 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 72 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DGL-5500. 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 73 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 74 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 75: 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 77 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Windows® Xp

    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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 80: 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 81 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    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 nor do you 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.

  • Page 83: Reset Router/Forgot Password

    • 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 web management.
  • Page 84 • 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 DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 85 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 86: 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-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.

  • Page 87: What Is Wireless

    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 phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 88 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as 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 •...

  • Page 89: Tips

    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.

  • Page 90: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DGL-5500 wireless network Cardbus adapters. 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.

  • Page 91: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 92: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 93: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 94: Windows® Xp Users

    • Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router.

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 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. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Contacting Technical Support

    • 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.

  • Page 97: Gpl Code Statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 98 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 99 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 100 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
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  • Page 103 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 104 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
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  • Page 107 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...
  • Page 108 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 109: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 110 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.
  • Page 111 • 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.
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Limitation Of Liability

    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.
  • Page 114 IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Radiation Exposure Statement

    Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 August 14, 2013 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual...

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