D-Link DIR-518L (2013) review
The D-Link DIR-518L (DIR-518L) router released in 2013. It is powered by Realtek RTL8881AQ chipset, 64 MB RAM and 8 MB flash. The N600 router is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, and the maximum speed that you can get with DIR-518L is 600 Mbps.
The Guest network is a useful feature of the DIR-518L router that creates a separate network for guests. It has 1 x USB 2.0 port(s).
The DIR-518L router has 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN and no LAN ports.
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D-Link DIR-518L (DIR-518L) specifications
| Brand | D-Link |
|---|---|
| Name | DIR-518L |
| Type | DIR-518L |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2013 |
Body
| Dimensions | 61.0 x 71.0 x 40.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130 g |
System
The router's memory (RAM) cannot be expanded. By default, the router's flash memory is used to store the D-Link operating system.
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8881AQ |
|---|---|
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| OS | D-Link |
| Power supply | 0.5 A |
Network
The latest firmware supports IPv6 protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet.
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | no |
| WAN ports | 1 x 10/100 Mbps |
| Mobile network | yes, with USB dongle |
| VPN support | no |
Wireless
The DIR-518L is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4 GHz is the most widely used frequency and in some cases may be overcrowded. The DIR-518L supports the 5 GHz band. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels.
| Antennas | internal |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | yes |
| 5 GHz | yes |
| 60 GHz | no |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Class | N600 |
| Speed | 600 Mbps |
| Transmit power | 15 dBm |
| Security | WPA WPA2 WPS |
| Guest network | yes |
Connectivity
You can attach a compatible USB printer to the D-Link DIR-518L device. It has built-in NAS functionality.
| USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Print server | yes |
| File server | yes |
Administration
The default IP addresses of the D-Link DIR-518L device is 192.168.0.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page.
| Default IP | 192.168.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Default username | [blank] |
| Default password | [blank] |
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