D-Link DIR-605L User manual

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Package Contents
Contents
Power Adapter
If any of these items are missing from your packaging contact your reseller.
DIR-605L Cloud Router
Requirements
Minimum Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet devices
• mydlink account (You may create one during setup)
Minimum System Requirements (for Conguration)
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download
the latest version.
Ethernet Cable

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Product Setup
Install Your Router
For best results, place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage.
Please use the computer that you are currently connecting to the Internet with.
Step 1
Unplug the power from your modem.
Product Overview
LEDs
Power LED - A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
Internet LED - A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
Wireless LED - A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data transmission.
LAN LED (1-4) - A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on
ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.
WPS LED/Button - Located on the side of the router. Press to initiate the WPS process. The
LED will blink during the WPS conguration process.

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Step 3
Use the supplied Ethernet cable and plug it into the port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug
the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
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Step 2
Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port
labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
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Step 4
Plug the power back into the modem and power it on. Then connect the supplied power adapter into the
power receptor on the back of the router and then plug into a power outlet or surge protector. Verify the
power light is lit.
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Step 5
Below is an example of a common network setup.
Remote Cloud
Access

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Conguration
Easy Setup Wizard and mydlink Service
Step 1
From the computer you connected the router to, open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or
http://dlinkrouter. Press Enter and you will be directed to the D-Link Setup Wizard page, which will detect
your Internet connection type.
Step 2
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your Internet settings. If your Internet connection is using
DHCP, skip to the next page.
If you are using a PPPoE connection, enter your user name and password. Click Connect.
If you are using a Static connection, enter your IP settings which are supplied by your ISP and then click
Connect.

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Step 3
Once you are connected, the following screen will appear. If you have not registered a mydlink account,
please click Congure under mydlink Account and complete the registration form.
Step 4
Once you complete the form, click Register.

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Step 5
A verication e-mail will be sent to your email account. Open your email (open a new browser window if
needed) and read the email from mydlink to nish the registration process.
Note: If you do not receive the mydlink registration email, check your spam folder.
Once the account verication phase is complete, click Congure under mydlink Account.
Select Yes, I have a mydlink account, enter your information, and click Login.

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Step 6
The router has successfully connected to mydlink service.
The mydlink App will allow you to manage your network devices, receive notices, browse network users, and
congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To
download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple App Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and
Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
Once you install the app, enter your email address and password, and then press Sign in. A list of registered
mydlink devices will display. Press DIR-605L to access the router's options.
mydlink App
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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Troubleshooting
Setup and Conguration Problems
1. How do I congure my DIR-605L router, or check my wireless network name (SSID) and
wireless encryption key?
- Connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Open a web browser and enter the address http://dlinkrouter or http://192.168.0.1.
- The default username is admin. The default password is ‘’ (leave the eld blank).
- If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to reset the router back to
the default settings (refer to #2 below).
2. How do I reset my DIR-605L router to the factory default settings?
- Ensure the router is powered on.
- Press and hold the reset button on the rear of the device for 20 seconds.
Note: Resetting the router to factory default will erase the current conguration settings. To
re-congure your settings, log into the router as outlined in question 1, then run the Setup Wizard.
3. How do I add a new wireless client or PC if I have forgotten my wireless network name
(SSID) or wireless encryption key?
- Every PC that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure you use the correct
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key.
- Use the web based user interface (as described in question 1 above) to check or choose your wireless
settings.
- Make sure you write down these settings so that you can enter them into each wirelessly connected
PC. You will nd a dedicated area on the back of this document, this important information for future
use.
4. Why can't I connect to the Internet?
- For ADSL users please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled/connected by your
ISP and that your ISP username and password is correct.
- Unplug the power to your modem and router for at least 2 minutes. Power on your modem. Allow 1-2
minutes for it to connect to your ISP. Power on the router. After about a minute, open a web broswer to
see if you can get to the Internet.
5. How do I install the mydlink lite app on my Android device?
- On your Android device, go to the Android Market, search for "mydlink", and select and install the
mydlink lite app. Alternatively, you can use a QR code reader such as Barcode Scanner to scan the QR
code at http://mydlink.com/faq/android/ans1 to download and install the mydlink lite app.