How do I setup and Install my DIR 605L

Step 1: Unplug the Power to your Cable/DSL Internet Modem

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Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer/laptop to a LAN port (Port 1,2,3 or 4) on the DIR-605L

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Step 3: Connect your Cable/DSL modem to the Yellow Internet Port on the DIR-605L

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Step 4: Power on both the DIR-605L and your Internet Cable/DSL Modem

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Step 5: Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox) and enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar (In some cases, you may get automatically directed here)

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Step 6: The Setup Wizard should appear

  • Select your preferred Language and click Start

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  • Select Manual Configuration

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  • Select your Internet Connection type: Dynamic or PPPoE
    • Dynamic IP (DHCP) - Cable Internet Service (Rogers,Shaw,Cogeco, Videotron, Teksavvy)
  • Setup a Wireless Network Name and Password
    • D-Link Suggests Securing your wireless network with WPA/WPA encryption

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  • PPPoE - DSL Internet Service (Bell Sympatico, Teksavvy DSL, Sasktel,Acanac)
    • Username: Your Internet username (Provided by your Internet Service Provider)
    • Password: Your Internet Password (Provided by your Internet Service Provider)
  • Setup a Wireless Network Name and Password
    • D-Link Suggests Securing your wireless network with WPA/WPA encryption
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  • Enter an administrator password for the router (Note: This is not the wireless password- This is the password for logging into the router configuration)

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  • Select your Time Zone
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  • The router will apply the new settings and reboot. You should be prompted with the routers Login Screen
    • Enter the username: admin and your created password (created earlier)
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  • Your current Network settings are display. Everything but your mydlink setting should be configured
    • Click on the Configure button under the mydlink Account settings
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  • Create a new account or if you already have an existing mydlink account, enter your login details.
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  • Your DIR-605 is now configured.
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  • To view your DIR-605L through the mydlink portal. Visit http://eu.mydlink.com and log into your account.
  • Your DIR-605L should now be visible.

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