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D-Link DIR-506L

details: Pocket Cloud Router
hardware type: Travel Router
date added: 2012-08-03
updated: 2015-11-03
DIR-506L's compact design allows it to fit right in your pocket, and the rechargeable battery means you don't even need a power outlet to share your Internet connection or create a network. You can also plug it into a powered USB port to recharge the battery.

The router has one LAN/WAN 10/100Base-T port.

Setting up the Pocket Cloud Router is simple. Just plug it in, connect to it wirelessly with a PC or mobile device, and follow the steps in the built-in Setup Wizard to configure the DIR-506L.

The Pocket Cloud Router features multiple wireless modes, allowing it to adapt to any situation. Router Mode shares your broadband Internet connection wirelessly; just connect it to your cable or DSL modem to provide high-speed Internet access for an entire home or office.

AP Mode lets you create a private wireless network instantly, making it perfect for sharing files during business meetings. Repeater Mode extends an existing wireless network, so you can place them anywhere in your home to extend the range of your existing wireless network. Wi-Fi Hot Spot mode lets you share an Internet connection coming from a wireless hotspot.
 
 
 
 DIR-506L Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 LAN ports: 1
 LAN ports type: 10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 USB port(s): 1
for storage devices
 USB port type: USB 2.0
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 UPnP: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 150 Mbps (Wi-Fi 4)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
 Wifi security/authentication: WEP
WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
802.1X (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
Wireless MAC Address filtering
SSID Broadcast disable
 WiFi modes: Access point
Repeater mode
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 VPN
  IPSec
 IPSec passthrough: yes
  PPTP
 PPTP passthrough: yes
 Firewall
 SPI firewall: yes
 Filtering: keyword/content filtering
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
 Default admin username: admin
 Default admin password: (blank)
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Quick Setup Wizard
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Configuration backup/restore: yes
 Email alerts: yes
 Event log: yes
 Usage Statistics: yes
 Misc hardware info
 NTP client: yes
 USB power cable: yes
 Links
 Product page: http://www.dlink.com.au/products/?pid=97...
 Datasheet: ftp://files.dlink.com.au/products/DIR-50...
 Manual: ftp://files.dlink.com.au/products/DIR-50...
 Quick Install Guide: ftp://files.dlink.com.au/products/DIR-50...

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