Surely everyone came across the fact that at certain times there is a need to watch something on the Internet, but there is nothing at hand, not even traffic on the phone.
You can listen to your favorite music on your smartphone, or watch a movie or an interesting program on your tablet, after downloading them there first. Or, in the end, just play some game. But what if most of the music is on some kind of social network, instead of a movie, I want to look at my favorite Youtube, and an interesting and fascinating game works only via the Internet? You can, of course, connect to your smartphone any packet of traffic from the telecom operator, for an additional payment, of course.
But do not be upset, because there is another way out - a portable Wi-Fi router that confidently holds a signal, provides good speed and can distribute the Internet to several devices at the same time. Let's get to know him in more detail.
Description
The portable Wi-Fi router D-link DIR-506L is a truly unique mobile device. Despite its small size, this baby can work with portable USB modems of 3G and 4G class, and providing not only a good signal level, but also high speed. In addition, it can also be used as a regular router, since it has a standard connector for connecting wired Internet. In general, small and remote, as they say.
Undoubtedly, another advantage of such a device is the cost. Looking ahead, I want to note that the price of a portable Wi-Fi router D-link DIR-506L is extremely small, but separately about it will be lower.
Appearance
The appearance of the D-link router is quite interesting. It comes in a small cardboard box on which all the basic characteristics and capabilities of the device are painted. Inside, besides the router itself, there is a battery, a USB cable, a warranty card and instructions.
The first thing that comes to mind when you see a router is the question: “Is it a toy?”, Because its length is almost equal to the whole battery supplied.
On the back of the router is a compartment cover where the battery itself is actually inserted. There is nothing more interesting there. On the left side you can find a USB port, a switch on and off the device, as well as a standard LAN RJ-45 connector. At the bottom of the router there is only a rotary bar, which serves as the so-called leg.
If you look at the upper edge, then you can see the USB 2.0 connector, a hole with a factory reset button and a button that enables wireless security (WPS). There is nothing on the right side.
The front part remains. It contains only the company name and model, as well as 3 indicators that indicate USB connection, Ethernet operation and Wi-fi operation.
Characteristics
D-link DIR-506L has the following key features:
- Operating modes - router, access point (hotspot), repeater.
- Standards - 802. 11 b / g / n, 802. 3 / 3u, USB 2.0.
- Frequencies - 2.4 GHz-2.48 GHz.
- Antenna - there is a built-in.
- Additional functions - Shareport, DLNA, UPnP, QoS.
- Security - WPA / WPA2, WPS, WEP.
- Dimensions - length 103 mm, width 79.7 mm, thickness 22 mm.
- Weight - 125 grams.
- Battery - 1700 mAh, rechargeable.
Work
A pocket router from D-link works very simply, but before you connect an LTE (4G) modem to it, you need to update the firmware version to the latest and current. It is easy to do. First you need to go to the main page of the D-link site and select the section there called "Downloads". Next, go to the "Software Update" and find the model of the router. All that remains to be done later is to download the latest firmware file. By the way, it has the extension "bin", if that.
After downloading, you need to fill in the firmware in the router. To do this, open any convenient browser and type the address http://192.168.0.1 at the command line. If everything is entered correctly, a login form will appear where you need to select a login and enter a password, but since this is the first start, it is enough to select the login "admin" and click the "Log In" button without entering a password.
After that, another plate will appear, which will describe the steps for configuring the router, but we do not need them, so you need to click the "Exit" button. Now we get to the main page of the router. On it, select the tab "Tools", and then click on "Firmware". All you need to do next is to click on the "Browse" button, select the previously downloaded firmware and click "Update". The firmware process will begin. It does not last long, a few minutes.
The start page will be updated and we will again be taken to the familiar screen for entering login and password. We do the same as above, but on the next screen, click "Next" and configure. You need to select "3G / 4G Mode", then enter the PIN code of the SIM card from your LTE modem, if any. Then the network name, incl. or off password and enter the password itself. After that, just click the "Save" button and wait a bit.
Everything, updating and tuning are completed, as indicated by the indicators. For the Internet to appear, it will be enough to plug your LTE modem into the USB port, and it will automatically work. The only thing worth mentioning is compatibility with modems. The DIR-506L portable router is not a new model, and may not work with modern 4G modems, but with old versions 100%.
Price
The price of a portable Wi-Fi router at the moment is only 1300 rubles, which is not so much for excellent functionality, compactness, convenience and great features.
Finally
The portable Wi-Fi router D-link DIR-506L is an excellent device that allows you to use the Internet anywhere, anytime. Its funny size allows you to take the router with you on the go, simply by putting it in your jacket pocket. The functionality is also on top, the setup is very simple and not difficult. The main thing is to remember about compatibility with some modern 4G modems and then everything will be fine.