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How  do  I  set  up  and  install  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  administrator  password  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  IP  address  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  configure  mydlink  SharePort  on  my  DIR  series  portable  router?

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How  do  I  configure  mydlink  SharePort  Web  Access  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  802.11  mode  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  channel  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  SSID/network  name  of  my  router?

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How  do  I  change  the  Wi-­‐Fi  password  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  upgrade  the  firmware  on  my  router?

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How  do  I  charge  other  devices  using  my  DIR-­‐510L?

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How  do  I  back  up  the  router’s  configuraRon  to  my  computer?

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How  many  simultaneous  users  can  my  Wi-­‐Fi  network  handle?

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How  do  I  connect  my  laptop  to  my  wireless  router?

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1. How do I set up and install my router?

Step  1:  Peel  the  protecRve  film  from  the  top  and  boTom  of  the  device.

Step  2:  Charge  the  device  by  connecRng  the  power  adapter  to  the  DIR-­‐510L  and  plugging  it  
in  to  a  wall  outlet.  Charge  the  device  for  at  least  4  hours  or  unRl  the  baTery  LED  indicator  
turns  solid  green.  

Step  3:  Connect  to  your  network  equipment  using  one  of  the  following  methods:
a. Wired  Internet  ConnecRon  -­‐  Connect  your  DSL  /cable  modem  or  wired  Internet  line  to  

the  DIR-­‐510L  using  an  Ethernet  cable.

Summary of Contents for DIR-510L

Page 1: ...r 40 How do I charge other devices using my DIR 510L 41 How do I back up the router s con guraRon to my computer 42 How many simultaneous users can my Wi Fi network handle 43 How do I connect my lapto...

Page 2: ...e SIM card and mobile data plan Please check your local D Link website for more informaRon on compaRble USB adapters Plug the USB adapter into the USB port on the DIR 510L c Wi Fi Hotspot ConnecRon Yo...

Page 3: ...IR 510L by sliding the ON OFF Charge switch to ON Step 5 On your PC or mobile device connect to the DIR 510L s wireless network By default the seangs are Wi Fi Network Name SSID DIR510L Password leave...

Page 4: ...open your web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 7 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the administrator password leav...

Page 5: ...there is a green check mark between it and the DIR 510L icon there is an acRve Internet connecRon present and the device is ready for use Step 8 If the Internet icon is grey and there is an exclamaRon...

Page 6: ...Method 1 ConnecRng to a Wi Fi hotspot a Click Next to search for available Wi Fi hotspot networks b Click on the name of the network which you want to connect to then click Select...

Page 7: ...c If a password is required enter the password and click Save A con rmaRon message will appear Click Con1nue The router will save the current...

Page 8: ...on guraRon and restart Any Internet connecRon will be temporarily disconnected during this Rme If the connecRon is successful there should be a green check mark between the Internet and DIR 510L icons...

Page 9: ...from your DSL modem into the Ethernet port on the DIR 510L If required enter the Username and Password given to you by your Internet Service Provider and click Save If the connecRon is successful the...

Page 10: ...our 3G 4G LTE USB modem into the USB port on the DIR 510L If your SIM requires a PIN enter it and click Save If necessary the wizard may ask you to enter the APN Dial up Number Username and Password d...

Page 11: ...on With mydlink Cloud Services you can use the mydlink SharePort app to remotely or locally access content on a USB drive connected to your router To get started with mydlink Cloud Services you are re...

Page 12: ...ease enter your exisRng mydlink account name and password Then click Save b If you selected No I want to create a new mydlink account please ll in the required informaRon and click Sign Up to create a...

Page 13: ...n my router Step 1 Open your web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the administr...

Page 14: ...Step 3 Move the cursor to the Management tab and then click Admin Step 4 To change the administrator password enter a new password in the Admin Password secRon...

Page 15: ...he device to the mydlink service Step 1 While the router is on use the end of a paper clip to press the buTon inside the pinhole on the side of the router as highlighted by the red square below Step 2...

Page 16: ...ss in order to avoid any IP con icts Step 1 Open your web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have...

Page 17: ...u have mulRple D Link routers you can also change the name of the device which is also the address which can be typed into the web browser address bar to access the con guraRon interface default is hT...

Page 18: ...web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 2 At the login page enter the Admin Password If you have not changed the administrator password leave the el...

Page 19: ...Step 3 Move the cursor to the Seangs tab and then click SharePort...

Page 20: ...Server move the slider to Enabled Under SharePort Web Access move the slider to Enabled and then click Save Mobile Setup Step 5 Use your mobile device to download the mydlink SharePort app from the Ap...

Page 21: ...Step 7 Launch the mydlink SharePort app the following screen will appear a If your device is connected to your router locally tap Local Access and enter password then tap Log in...

Page 22: ...Select the le type you want to access ie music Note If you access SharePort locally the icon at the boTom of the screen will be blue...

Page 23: ...b If your device isn t connected to your router locally tap Remote Access to access your SharePort storage using an Internet connecRon Enter your mydlink ID and password then tap Log in...

Page 24: ...Select the router you want to access by tapping on the router name Routers which are available for selecRon will have a green checkmark symbol next to them...

Page 25: ...t the le type you want to access ie music Note If you access SharePort remotely the icon at the boTom of the screen will appear green to indicate a direct connecRon or pink to indicate a relayed conne...

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Page 27: ...rowser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 2 At the login page enter the Admin Password If you have not changed the administrator password leave the eld blan...

Page 28: ...Step 3 Move the cursor to the Seangs tab and then click SharePort Step 4 Under DLNA Media Server move the slider to Enabled Under SharePort Web Access move the slider to Enabled and then click Save...

Page 29: ...hTp shareport local Example hTp 192 168 0 1 8181 Note If accessing from the Internet you need to enter the router s WAN IP Port Example hTp 24 12 134 125 8181 Step 6 Enter your username and password...

Page 30: ...ge the 802 11 mode on my router Example If your device only supports 802 11b or 802 11g and it can t connect to the router then you can try to change the 802 11 mode to solve the problem If your devic...

Page 31: ...Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the administrator password leave the eld blank Click Log In Step 3 Move the cursor to the Seangs tab and then click Wi Fi...

Page 32: ...2 4 GHz Band 802 11b only Only wireless devices compaRble with 802 11b can connect 802 11g only Only wireless devices compaRble with 802 11g can connect 802 11n only Only wireless devices compaRble wi...

Page 33: ...n ac default Wireless devices compaRble with 802 11ac 802 1ng and 802 1a can connect Step 5 Click Save to save your con guraRon 7 How do I change the channel on my router Example Your router s wirele...

Page 34: ...ck Log In Step 3 Move the cursor to the Seangs tab and then click Wi Fi Step 4 Click Advanced SeFngs for the band you wish to change the wireless channel for Select a channel from the drop down menu T...

Page 35: ...2 4G Band 5G Band...

Page 36: ...aRcally detect the channel used by your wireless network 8 How do I change the SSID network name of my router Step 1 Open your web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the a...

Page 37: ...i Fi Network Name SSID type in a new SSID Wireless clients will need to connect to the new SSID in order to access your wireless network This may require you to update your wireless clients con guraRo...

Page 38: ...ord on my router Step 1 Open your web browser and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the admi...

Page 39: ...then click Wi Fi Step 4 In the Password eld specify the new wireless password Wireless clients will need this password in order to access your wireless network This may require you to update your wir...

Page 40: ...and enter hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the administrator password leave the eld blank Click...

Page 41: ...r 11 How do I charge other devices using my DIR 510L The DIR 510L can be used as a portable charger to recharge your mobile devices on the go including high powered devices such as tablets Step 1 Slid...

Page 42: ...er hTp dlinkrouter or hTp dlinkrouter local into the address bar Step 2 At the login page enter the Admin password If you have not changed the administrator password leave the eld blank Click Log In S...

Page 43: ...Fi network handle The number of connected users will a ect data transfer speeds It is recommended that no more than 15 users are connected to the DIR 510L simultaneously in order to avoid a reducRon...

Page 44: ...Step 3 If you have a Wi Fi password con gured on your router enter the password and click OK Step 4 Select the Network LocaRon type...

Page 45: ...Step 5 Your computer should now be connected to the wireless network This will be con rmed in the Wireless Network ConnecRon window...

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