D-Link DSL-2751 - Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 5 11 Introduction HIGH-SPEED ADSL2/2+ INTERNET CONNECTION Latest ADSL2/2+ standards provide Internet transmission of up to 24Mbps downstream, 1Mbps upstream. HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRELESS Embedded 802.11n technology for high-speed wireless connect...

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 6 Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DSL-2751 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online...

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 7 Hardware Overview Connections Power insert Use the adapter shipped with the Router to connect to power source Power button Push in to power-on the Router. Push again to power-off the Router Ethernet ports Use the Ethernet ports to connect th...

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 8 Hardware Overview LEDs Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is powered off this remains dark. WLAN Steady green light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking green light indicates activity on the WLA...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 9 Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please read a...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 10 Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (Username and Password) is require...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 12 Information you need from your ADSL service provider Username This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider’s network. It is commonly in the form  [email protected] . Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your accou...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 14 Information you will need about DSL-2751 Username This is the Username needed access the Router’s management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username. The default Use...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 15 Information you will need about your LAN or computer : Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2751 to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2751 to connect...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 16 Wireless Installation Considerations DSL-2751 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location o...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 17 Device Installation The DSL-2751 Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) connection. Carefully consider the Router’s location suitable for connectivity for your Ethern...

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 18 Factory Reset Button The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset button in the following sequence: 1. Press and hold the reset button (the button just beside p...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 20 Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 29 WIRELESS SETUP Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and PC. To access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 39 LAN SETUP You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Router...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 40 ADD/EDIT DHCP RESERVATION (OPTIONAL) Select the Enable to let you reserve the IP Address for the designated PC with the configured MAC Address . Computer Name is user defined meaningful host name which can help you recognize each PC connecting...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 44 PARENTAL CONTROL Parental Control provides two useful tools for restricting Internet access. Block Websites allows you to quickly create a list of all web sites that you wish to stop users from accessing. Time Restrictions allows you to contro...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 51 USB SETUP The DSL router comes with a USB 2.0 interface which you can connect a USB printer, a USB storage device (e.g. USB disk / USB external Hard Disk) or a USB 3G modem. To configure the USB Device on the router, click USB Setup in the SET...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 59 APPLICATION RULES CONFIGURATION Some applications such as games, video conferencing, remote access applications and others require that specific ports in the Router's firewall be opened for access by the applications. To access APPLICATION RUL...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 60 QOS SETUP Quality of Service Setup can be used to improve data flow for different applications by prioritizing the network traffic based on selected criteria. To access the QOS SETUP settings window, click on the QOS SETUP button in the ADVANC...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 62 OUTBOUND FILTER By default, all outgoing IP traffic from the LAN is allowed. The Outbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to block outgoing IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one condition below. All of the specified...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 65 WIRELESS FILTER This feature can let you add a policy to deny or allow WLAN devices connected to the router To access the WIRELESS FILTER settings window, click on the WIRELESS FILTER button in the ADVANCED tab WIRELESS FILTER POLICY You can c...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 66 DNS SETUP The DNS is used to resolve the DNS name to IPs. You can type or get automatically. The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc...) using a domain name that you have purchased (for example: www.what...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 70 ADVANCED INTERNET The Multiple PVC Settings allow you to Add, Delete or Edit multiple PVCs connection for advanced ADSL service. The Advanced ADSL settings allow you to choose which ADSL modulation settings your modem router will support. D-Li...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 71 ADVANCED WIRELESS These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their wireless radio from the standard setting. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from the factory default. Incorrect settings may impair the per...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 72 ADVANCED LAN These options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from factory default. Changing these settings may affect the behavior of your network. To access the Advanced LAN ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 73 PORT MAPPING Port Mapping supports multiple ports to PVC and bridging groups. Each group will perform as an independent network. To support this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Add butt...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 75 SNMP SETUP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a management application to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in this device. Select the desired values and click "Apply" to configure the SNMP options. To ac...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 76 REMOTE MANAGEMENT This section allows you to enable/disable remote access to the router from the Internet. Advanced access control allows you to configure access via specific services. Most users will not need to change any of these settings. ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 77 ROUTING SETUP Over the Routing Setup page, you can configure static routing policies or RIP protocol settings. To access the Routing setting window, click on the Routing button under the ADVANCED tab. Routing -- Static Route Enter the destinat...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 79 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP Wi-Fi Protected Setup is used to easily add devices to a network using a PIN or button press. Devices must support Wi-Fi Protected Setup in order to be configured by this method. To access the WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP window...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 80 IPV6 FIREWALL The Firewall settings section is an advance feature used to allow or deny traffic from passing through the device. It works in the same way as ip filters with additional settings. You can create more detail rules for the device. ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 82 IPV6 ROUTING This Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network. A maximum 20 entries can be configured To access the IPv6 Routing setting window, click on the IPv6 Routing button in the ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 83 BUDGET QUOTA Budget Quota is a traffic meter feature offers • Traffic quota metering on the user specified interface (can be both a WAN interface or a LAN interface) over the user defined period • Traffic quota metering in different direction ...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 86 SAVE/RESTORE SETTINGS The device firmware offers you configuration backup feature which you can backup the configuration settings as a plan text file and store on your computer hard drive. You also have the option to restore configuration sett...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 87 FIRMWARE UPDATE Use the FIRMWARE UPGRADE window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you first save the configuration settings with the...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 88 DIAGNOSTICS Your router is capable of testing your DSL connection. The individual tests are listed below. If a test displays a fail status, click "Return Diagnostics Tests" at the bottom of this page to make sure fail status is consist...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 89 PING TEST The tests on this page can be used to verify whether or not your router is working correctly. If you have rerun the tests and consulted the help file and you are still experiencing difficulties, To access the Ping test setting window...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 92 SCHEDULE Schedule allows you to create scheduling rules to be applied for your firewall. Maximum of 16 entries To access the SCHEDULE RULE setting window, click on the SCHEDULE RULE button under the MAINTENANCE tab. SCHEDULE RULE Press Add / E...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 94 DEVICE INFO The Device Info page displays a summary overview of your router status, including: Device software version and summary of your Internet configuration (both wireless and Ethernet status). To access the DEVICE INFO setting window, cl...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 96 CONNECTED CLIENTS This feature shows all the client devices and computers currently associated wirelessly or connected over Ethernet LAN. To access the Wireless clients setting window, click on the Connected Clients button in the STATUS tab. C...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 97 STATISTICS This information reflects the current status of your router. To access the STATISICS window, click on the Logs button in the STATISICS tab. WAN STATISTICS This window displays all the Receiver and Transmitted packet status on the WA...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 99 ROUTING INFO To access the ROUTE INFO setting window, click on the ROUTE INFO button under the STATUS tab. The Route Info section displays route information showing the IP addresses of the destination, gateway, and subnet mask as well as other...

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 100 IPv6 STATUS To access the IPv6 Status setting window, click on the IPv6 Status button under the STATUS tab. All of your IPv6 Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page.

Section 3 - Configuration D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 101 IPv6 ROUTING INFO To access the IPv6 Routing Info setting window, click on the IPv6 Routing Info button under the STATUS tab. This Routing page displays the IPv6 routing policies currently configured on your router.

Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 104 APPENDIX Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to th...

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 107 Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, ...

Appendix C – FCC Caution D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 109 FCC Caution Statement ： This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in...

Appendix D – IC Caution D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 110 IC Caution English: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, ...

Appendix E – Contacting Technical Support D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 111 Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites. If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our FAQ section on the Web Site before contacting the Support...

Appendix F – DLink SharePort D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 113  Set up the D-Link Router 1. Connect the D-Link Router to the network. 2. Power on the D-Link Router. 3. Double-click on the icon to open the D-Link SharePort. 4. Right-click on in the System Tray at the lower-right corner on your Windows...

Appendix F – DLink SharePort D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 114 1. Right-click on the icon. 2. Click on Open SharePort. 3. The D-Link SharePort displays the connected USB devices on the network. 4. Advanced Options can be set by clicking on Advanced Options.  Virtually Connect and Disconnect a USB Dev...

Appendix F – DLink SharePort D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 115 2. The D-Link SharePort displays which user is virtually connecting this USB device. 3. Move the cursor to In Use By (Owner) and click on Disconnect to virtually disconnect the USB device.  When the USB Device is a Multifunction Printer 1...

Appendix F – DLink SharePort D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 117 5. Choose the printer driver that you want D-Link SharePort to auto-connect when you print.  When You Want to Scan 1. Move the cursor to Available for Use and click on Scan Now.

Appendix – G Technical Specifications D-Link DSL-2751 User Manual 118 Technical Specifications ADSL Standards • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A ADSL2 Standards • ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A • ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A ADSL2+ Standards • ITU ...