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TABLE OF CONTENTS About This User’s Guide ................................................................................................................................... ix Before You Start .............................................................................................................

DSL-500T DSL Router User’s Guide ix About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-500T ADSL Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet. If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way ...

DSL-500T DSL Router User’s Guide x disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running on your computer. Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter) Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router. This conne...

DSL-500T DSL Router User’s Guide xi Information you will 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 account. Record info h...

DSL-500T DSL Router User’s Guide xii Information you will need about your LAN or computer: Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-500T to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet port on the DSL-500T to connect to other Ethernet de...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 1 1 Introduction This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The DSL-500T ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 2 Router Features The DSL-500T ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. DSL-500T advantages include: • PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security – The DSL-500T ADSL Router s...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 3 Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-500T complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless ADSL”) compliant • ITU-T Rec. I.361 compliant • RFC 791 Internet Protoco...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 4 Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Guide, ascertain that you have: • One DSL-500T ADSL Router • One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection • One straight-through Ethernet cable • One cros...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 5 Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel. Connect the power adapter here to power on the Router. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values (see Factory Reset Button in the next chapter f...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 6 2 Hardware Installation Place the Router in a location where it can be easily connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Make sure the cables and power cor...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 7 Network Connections Network connections are provided through the ADSL port and Ethernet port on the back of the Router. See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to conn...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 8 Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 9 3 Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 10 Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. 1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings , then click on Network Connections . 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 11 3. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button.

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 12 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 13 Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Star t button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. In the Network and Dial...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 14 Configure Windows 95 and Windows 98 for DHCP 1. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon. 2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties . 3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 15 Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. Note Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet se...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 16 Use the default user name admin and password admin for first time setup. You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established. The user name and password allows any PC within the same su...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 17 Setup Menu The Setup window offers links to menus to configure settings for the LAN (Local Area Network) and for the WAN (Wide Area Network) setup. The first menu you see when clicking the Setup tab or the Go to setup wizard hyperlink is the Setup menu. Now you a...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 18 DSL (Modulation) Settings The DSL Setup menu is used to change the Modulation Type used for the ADSL connection. This setting should only be changed if your service provider has given explicit instructions to change it. Note Do not change the Modulation type used...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 19 Configure Connection 1 for PPPoA PPP or Point-to-Point protocol is a standard method of establishing a network connection/session between networked devices. Different forms of PPP include PPPoA and PPPoE (discussed below) involve an authentication process that re...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 20 9. To save the changes made to Connection 1, click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button. Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings. Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu. 10. Check the WAN connecti...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 21 1. Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connection Setup configuration menu. 2. Select PPPoE from the Type: pull-down menu. The menu will blink momentarily 3. Type in a Name: for the connection or use the default name in the spa...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 22 Figure 3-7. Setup – Configure Connection 1 for Bridge To configure the WAN connection for Bridge, perform the steps listed below. Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up, but can be changed later if you choose. 1. Click ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 23 Configure Connection 1 for Static IP for WAN Static is used whenever a known static IP is assigned. The accompanying information such as the Subnet mask and the gateway should also be specified in order to be able to connect. Up to three Domain Name Server (DNS) ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 24 10. Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information. The web browser will briefly go blank. You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1. It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and rest...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 25 5. Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information. 6. Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so. If you are told to change these, type in the values given to you by your service provider. 7. T...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 26 2. Select CLIP from the Type: pull-down menu. This action will change the menu so it offers different settings for configuration. 3. Type in a Name: in the space provided ( conn_1_CLIP_8_35 is used in the above example). 4. Under Options , enable NAT and/or Firew...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 27 New Connection Example 1 - Create a New PPPoE Connection The example below describes how to set up a new connection that uses a PPPoE type WAN conneciton. To create a new connection: 1. Click on the New Connection button. 2. Configure the Router for the Type: of ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 28 New Connection Example 2 - Create a New Bridge Connection You may create new connections to suit different purposes. For example, let’s create a new Bridge connection used to connect directly to a server acting as a firewall and proxy. 1. Click the New Connection...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 29 DHCP Configuration for LAN The Router supports three DHCP modes for the LAN. By default, DHCP service is provided using an IP pool of 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.254 for a total of 253 IP addresses available. The Router can also relay DHCP service from another server...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 30 Enable DHCP Relay Some service providers provide DHCP service for private networks from their own servers. To enable DHCP service form outside your LAN select the DHCP Relay option and type in the server IP address in the Relay IP field. Figure 3- 14. Configure D...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 31 Management IP The IP address of the Router can be changed to suit the requirements of your LAN. Remember, if you are using DHCP from the Router, the IP address must be consistent with the DHCP IP settings. Figure 3- 15. Configure Management IP Change IP settings ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 32 Save Configuration Changes Any changes made to the Router’s configuration must be saved to non-volitile memory or they will be lost if the Router is restarted or powered off. When you are finished making changes to the Router settings, follow the instructions her...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 33 Figure 3- 17. Available System Commands To save the new settings, click on the Save All button. It will take a second or two to perform the save. After the save is completed, a message appears in a new menu (see below). Figure 3- 18. Changes permanently saved mes...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 34 4 Advanced Router Management Click the Advanced tab to access menus used to configure UPnP , Port Forwarding , Access Control , Advanced Security (including NAT, Firewall and DMZ setup), LAN Clients , Bridge Filters , Multicast pass- through, Static Routing and D...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 35 UPnP UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices. When enabled, it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 36 LAN Clients The LAN Clients menu is used when establishing Port Forwarding, Access Control and Advanced Security rules for IP addresses on the LAN. This menu can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button or hyperlink in the Advanced setup menu. Y...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 37 Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows specific functions to bypass NAT protection that would otherwise not allow them to function. To use Port Forwarding, you must have specific client IP addresses available for configuration. Use the LAN Clients menu to establi...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 39 The User category for port forwarding is used to set up customized port forwarding rules. Figure 4- 5. Set up Custom Port Forwarding Rules To set up custom TCP or UDP port forwarding rules, follow these steps: 1. Select the User category and click the Add button ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 40 Figure 4- 6. Port Forwarding User Rules Management 2. Type a Rule Name in the space provided. 3. Select the port Protocol from the pull-down menu - you may select TCP , UDP or both ( TCP/UDP ). 4. Configure a single port or a range of ports for forwarding. Type t...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 41 Access Control Access Control settings are used to block various services and protocols for specific client IP addresses. The configuration process is similar setting up port forwarding, except access control will deny specific functions to client IP addresses. T...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 43 Advanced Security Use the Advanced Security features of the Router to globally enable or disable NAT and Firewall protection for any WAN connection, enable or disable DMZ IP addresses, enable or disable remote Telnet or web management from specified IP addresses,...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 44 DMZ IP Address A DMZ address is used for a device that is not given basic protection of NAT and Firewall services. You may select an IP address from the pull-down menu or create a New IP by pressing the button. This brings up the LAN Clients menu in which you may...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 45 Multicast Pass-through Multicast pass-through can be enabled or disabled for any WAN connection. When enabled it allows IGMP packets to pass through the WAN interface. IGMP packets are used to control multicasts and discontinue multicasts to individual IP address...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 46 Static Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway. Figure 4-11. Static ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 47 Dynamic Routing The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices. It also supports use of password protection, which requires password verification for RIP requests. Use the Dynamic Routing menu to enable RIP a...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 48 Multiple Virtual Connections The Router can use up to eight simultaneous PVC connections. These additional connections occupy the same bandwidth used for ADSL service. Additional PVC connections can be added to establish a private connection to remote offices or ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 49 Tools and Utility Menus The menus lited under the Tools tab are used for System Commands to save settings, restart and reset the Router; to set up Remote Log information; for User Management ; to update firmware and load saved configuraiton files (in the Update G...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 50 User Management It is a good idea to change the management user information used for the Router before or immediately after establishing a link to the WAN. Figure 4-14. User Management menu To change the user name and password used for management access to the Ro...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 52 Remote Log Us the Remote Log menu to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Router. Figure 4-16. Remote Log menu Select the Log Level from the pull-down menu. The levels available are: Alert, Critical, Debug, Erro...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 53 Update Gateway Use the Update Gateway feature to load the latest firmware for the device. You can obtain the latest version of the DSL-500T firmware by logging onto the D-Link web site at www.dlink.com. Save the latest firmware version to a file on your computer ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 54 Ping Test The Ping Test menu allows you to ping any IP address from the Router to test connectivity to the address. Figure 4-18. Tools – Ping Test window To Ping a device, first enter the IP address of the device that you wish to Ping into the first field, the Pa...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 55 OAM Test The OAM Test menu is used for trouble shooting connection problems on the WAN interface. You can test for connectivity on the service provider’s network for any WAN connection. Test for F5 or F4 connection on the near segment or end-to-end. Figure 4-19. ...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 56 Status Menus Use the Status windows to display various performance data about the Router Figure 4-20. Status display links Click the hyperlink or menu button for the desired Status window.

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 57 Network Statistics Figure 4-21. Network Statistics window Choose the desired interface at the top of the window and then click Refresh to view Ethernet network statistics.

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 58 Connection Status Figure 4-22. Connection Status window Click Refresh to view connection status information. DHCP Clients This window displays the status of all current DHCP clients. Figure 4-23. DHCP Clients window

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 59 Modem Status This window displays DSL statistics and various modem status data. Figure 4-24. Modem Status window Product Information This window displays product information including hardware and firmware versions. Figure 4-25. Product Information window

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 60 System Log The system log displays chronological event log data. Figure 4-26. System Log window Click Refresh to get the most current system log information. Help Menu Help menu links provide more information for configuring various Router functions. Figure 4-27....

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 61 A Technical Specifications GENERAL Standards: ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) ITU G.994.1 (G.Hs) ITU-T Rec. I.361 ITU-T Rec. I.610 IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.1d RFC 791 (IP Routing) RFC 792 (UDP) RFC 826 (ARP) RFC 1058 (RIP 1) RFC 1389 (RIP 2) RFC 1...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 62 Physical and Environmental DC Inputs: Power Adapter: Input: 100V ~ 240V AC 50 ~ 60Hz Output: 9V AC, 1A Power Consumption: 9 Watts (max) Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° - 104° F) Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 142 (W) x 117(D) x 31(H) mm W...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 63 B IP Address Setup The DSL-500T is designed to provide network administrators maximum flexibility for IP addressing on the Ethernet LAN. The easiest IP setup choice in most cases is to let the Router do it using DHCP, which is enabled by default. This appendix br...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 64 address (each computer must have a unique address to distinguish it on the network). The IP address scheme used in Example #1 can be used for any LAN that requires up to 253 separate IP addresses (excluding the Router). Notice that the subnet mask is the same for...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 65 C IP Concepts This appendix describes some basic IP concepts, the TCP/IP addressing scheme and show how to assign IP Addresses. When setting up the Router, you must make sure it has a valid IP address. Even if you will not use the WAN port (ADSL port), you should...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 66 Networks attached to the Internet are assigned class types that determine the maximum number of possible hosts per network. The previous figure illustrates how the net and host portions of the IP address differ among the three classes. Class A is assigned to netw...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 67 Subnet Mask In the absence of subnetworks, standard TCP/IP addressing may be used by specifying subnet masks as shown below. IP Class Subnet Mask Class A 255.0.0.0 Class B 255.255.0.0 Class C 255.255.255.0 Subnet mask settings other than those listed above add si...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 68 D Microfilters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or sometimes called (inaccurately) line...

DSL-500T ADSL Router User’s Guide 69 Line Splitter If you are instructed to use a “line splitter”, you must install the device between the Modem and the phone jack. Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. The splitter has three RJ-11 ports used to connect to the wall jack, the M...

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