3D-Link DIR-518L User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DIR-518L Wireless AC Mobile Cloud Companion lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, and
video on the go. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network.
Even when you are away from home, connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot to share your Internet access with your friends securely. Directly attaching
a 3G USB adapter allows sharing of a mobile broadband connection on the go. For convergence and convenience, the DIR-518L also
supports UPnP for easy sharing of media to other certied devices. With the mydlink SharePort app, your iOS and Android devices can
easily access les and stream media either remotely or locally from a USB drive attached to the router.
The DIR-518L provides the latest Wireless AC600 technology for smooth performance during data transmission and multimedia streaming.
It supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access; no matter if you are connected to the Internet via
a wired or wireless connection. Support for WPA2 standards ensures that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method,
regardless of your client devices. WPS 2.0 Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows for easy and secure wireless connections and a Guest Zone feature
provides a separate subnet for guests to access the Internet without the privilege to access the administration UI. In addition, this router
allows VPN pass through via PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec for secure tunnel connections.
To round out this mobile solution, the DIR-518L can charge mobile devices such as phones, tablets, and other devices via its universal
USB port. This feature oers convenience and peace of mind when your devices are low on battery or when you’ve forgotten to bring
along your devices’ chargers on your travels.