D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual

D-Link DGL-5500 Manual

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    Version 1.0 | August 14, 2013 User Manual Gaming Router AC1300 DGL-5500
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    or organization of such revisions or changes. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date August 14, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 (based on Firmware v1.01 B5) Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in
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    Setup Wizard 27 Wireless Settings 31 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 31 802.11ac/n/a (5GHz 32 Wireless Security 33 What is WPA 33 WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK 34 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS).....35 Network Settings 36 Router Settings 36 DHCP Server Settings 37 DHCP Reservation 39 StreamBoost
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    XP 75 WPA/WPA2 76 Troubleshooting 78 Reset Router/Forgot Password 79 Wireless Basics 82 What is Wireless 83 Tips...85 Wireless Modes 86 Networking Basics 87 Check 91 Contacting Technical Support 92 GPL Code Statement 93 Warranty 105 Registration 112 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual iii
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    PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DGL-5500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card 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
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    or wireless adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Supported Browsers: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • 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
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    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 rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 3
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    and game consoles. Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. Press to power the router on and off. Connect the supplied power adapter. 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
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    the WPS process. 2 Internet LED A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 5
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    turn it off for up to 5 minutes. • 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. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 6
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    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls,
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    Cable modem. This is required. 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 Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DGL-5500 Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 8
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    on the router. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DGL-5500 Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DGL-5500 Computer D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 9
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    Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. 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 10
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    (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DGL-5500 router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the DGL-5500 before connecting it to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address
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    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. Refer to the Configuration section for more information on setting up your wireless network. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 12
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    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. • Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 13
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    Next to continue. 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 14
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    . 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 15
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    not work through a router. 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 16
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    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
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    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 18
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    of your network. 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 19
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    3 - Configuration My Network Active Devices 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 20
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    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 21
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    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 22
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    27. 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 23
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    Configuration Manual Internet Setup 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
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    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 25
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    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 26
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    install your router with the 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
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    type and click Next to continue. 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 28
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    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 29
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    your download and upload speeds. 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 30
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    of 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b wireless clients. Enable Auto Channel The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DGL-5500 Scan: to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DGL-5500. The Channel can be changed
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    802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a wireless clients. Enable Auto Channel The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DGLScan: 5500 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DGL-5500. The Channel can be changed
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    on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 33
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    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 34
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    wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. 1. Log in to the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering http://dlinkrouter.local./. Click on Setup and then click Wireless D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 35
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    allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Router Settings Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 36
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    the WAN side, disable to allow manual configuration. from WAN: NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS 'domain' name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the 'Learn NetBIOS information from WAN' is activated. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 37
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    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 38
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    List: (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 39
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    Estimation: your bandwidth speeds. 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 40
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    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Server Enable Media 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 41
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    particular service to always be enabled. 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
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    particular service to always be enabled. 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
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    the web-based configuration utility. This feature also will allow clients on your network to automatically open ports on the router so you do not have to manually open them (i.e., devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 44
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    based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games. Enable Access Check the Enable Access Control box, and then Control: click on Add Policy to start the Wizard. Click Next to continue with the wizard. Access Control Wizard D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 45
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    Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue. Select a schedule (i.e., Always) from the drop-down menu and 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 46
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    Section 3 - Configuration Add Port Filter Rules: Enable - Check to enable the rule. Name - Enter a name for your rule. Dest IP Start - Enter the 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 47
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    Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with : 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 48
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    the network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router. Configure MAC Select Turn MAC Filtering Off using to the list or you will be blocked when the router reboots. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 49
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    select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. Configure Select either DENY computers access to ONLY these sites or Website Filter: ALLOW computers completed, click Save Settings to restart your router and activate your new settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 50
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    Section 3 - Configuration DMZ Enable DMZ If an application has trouble working from behind the Host: router, you can expose one computer to 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 51
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    Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include 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 52
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    to the router securely. This Server: meanstoconnecttotherouter,youmustenterhttps://192.168.0.1 (for example) instead of http://192.168.0.1. Enable Remote Remote management allows the DGL-5500 to be configured Management: from the Internet by a web browser. A username/password is still required
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    the router. Time Zone: 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 54
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    option to load previously saved router configuration Configuration: settings. First, use the Choose File option to find a previously saved file of configuration settings.Then, click the RestoreConfiguration from File button to transfer those settings to the router. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 55
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    router's time and firmware wireless MAC address and your wireless settings (2.4GHz): such as SSID, channel, and security settings. Wi-Fi Network Displays the 5GHz wireless MAC address and your wireless settings (5GHz): such as SSID, channel, and security settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual
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    . Last Page: Click to go to the last page. Previous: 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 57
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    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 58
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    Section 3 - Configuration The screen below displays the Usage by Data. Usage by Data D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 59
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    Section 3 - Configuration Activity Tracker The screen below displays application activity and status. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 60
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    Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, 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
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    -right corner next to the time). 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 62
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    to your wireless network. 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 63
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    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). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 64
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    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 65
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    connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. 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 66
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    a Wireless Network WPS 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. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 68
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    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 69
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    8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been setup successfully. 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 70
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    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 71
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    . 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 72
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    passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. 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 73
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    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 DGL-5500 User Manual 74
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    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 75
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    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 76
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    . Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. 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 77
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DGL-5500. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different
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    the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. To re-configure the router, refer to page 13. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual Reset Router/Forgot Password
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can't I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 80
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    Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • 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 81
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    cards. 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 DGL-5500 User Manual 82
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    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. But wireless technology outdoor venues. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 83
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    is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 84
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    Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/ access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 85
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    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 DGL-5500 User Manual 86
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    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 DGL-5500 User Manual 87
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    Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 88
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    . • Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 89
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    network. • Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 90
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    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 91
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    customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DGL-5500) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number
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    GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at: http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 93
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    versions be marked as changed, so that their problems will not be attributed erroneously to authors of previous versions. Some devices are designed to deny users access to install or run modified terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 94
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    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 95
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    "Corresponding Source" for a work in object code form means all the source code needed to generate, install, and (for an executable work) run the object code and to modify the work, including scripts to Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 96
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    be deemed part of an effective technological measure under any applicable law may charge any price or no price for each copy that you convey, and you may offer support or warranty protection for date. b) The work must carry prominent notices stating that it is released Link DGL-5500 User Manual 97
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    for at least three years and valid for as long as you offer spare parts or customer support for that product model, to give anyone who possesses the object code either (1) a copy of the Corresponding Source for , need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 98
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    installed in ROM). The requirement to provide Installation Information does not include a requirement to continue to provide support service, warranty, or updates for a work that has been modified or installed and must require no special password or key for unpacking, Link DGL-5500 User Manual 99
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    e) Declining to grant rights under trademark law for use of some trade names, trademarks, or service marks; or f ) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 100
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    possession of the 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 101
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    free patent license under the contributor's essential patent claims, to make, use, sell, offer for sale, import and otherwise run, modify and propagate the contents of its contributor version. In the following recipients of the covered work and works based on it. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 102
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    will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies that a permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 103
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    NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the 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
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    the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 105
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    date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days ("Software Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link at https:// rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 106
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    damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 107
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    , firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 108
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    . Copyright ©2013 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 109
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    or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. D-Link DGL-5500 User Manual 110
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    aux radiations: 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 111
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    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 112
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User Manual
Version 1.0
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August 14, 2013
DGL-5500
Gaming Router
AC1300