Contributing

How do I connect my D-Link router to Ethernet?

How do I connect my D-Link router to Ethernet?

Connect your D-Link router to a power source and turn it on. Plug the Ethernet cable from your modem into the router’s WAN port. For a Wired connection, plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the computer’s Ethernet port and the other end into the router’s Ethernet port.

How do I reset my DIR 505?

Step 1: While the router is on, use the end of a paper clip to press the button inside the pinhole on the underside of the router, as highlighted by the red circle below. Step 2: Hold the button down for 10 seconds and then release. Step 3: The unit will reboot automatically.

Can I connect an Ethernet cable to my WiFi extender?

Yes. You can use an ethernet cable with a Wifi repeater to get internet but the repeater will switch to bridge mode. In bridge mode, the repeater will act as a Wifi adapter for your device, but other devices won’t be able to connect to the repeater’s Wifi network.

How do I extend my WiFi with Ethernet cable?

1 – Connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your router with an Ethernet cable, then plug the device into the nearest electrical outlet. 2 – Plug the Wireless Network Extender into any electrical outlet in the remote area of the house where you wish to extend your WiFi network to. That’s it – you’re done!

How do I change my D-Link DIR 505 password?

  1. Step 1: Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to the DIR-505 by Wi-Fi. Open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local into the address bar.
  2. Step 2: At the login page, enter the Admin Password. If you have not changed the administrator password, leave the field blank.

Where is the Ethernet port on a dir-505 router?

Connect the Ethernet cable which provides your Internet connection (ie: from your cable/DSL modem for Router Mode, or from your router for Access Point Mode) into the Ethernet port on the underside of the DIR-505.

Where is the selector switch on the dir-505?

Step 1: On the top of the DIR-505 is a selector switch. Select Router/AP Mode and then plug the DIR-505 in to power it. Note: When you power it on, the light on the front will turn red and after a few seconds, should turn Green. Step 2: Connect your existing network (router) to the Ethernet port on the bottom of the DIR-505.

What is the dir-505 all in one mobile companion?

The DIR-505 All-in-one Mobile Companion is a portable plug-in router that lets you share your Internet connection and your files all from a compact device that fits in your pocket.

Do you need a serial connection for D-Link dir-505?

505L A2 = 505L A1 + exchangeable mains plug. For EU + UK, one plug for each is supplied. Starting with r37834 the device can be flashed via the web interface using a prebuilt factory image. For earlier versions (AA) you need the serial connection to flash the device or build the factory image yourself.