D-Link DSL-2544N User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTION .......................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................3
Features ........................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................5
Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................5
Installation Notes ...........................................................................................................5
Information you will need from your ADSL service provider ..........................................7
Information you will need about your DSL-2544n ADSL Router ....................................8
Information you will need about your LAN or computer .................................................9
Hardware Description and Installation .........................................................................10
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................10
Button and interfaces ........................................................................................... 11
Best location for Wireless Operation .................................................................... 11
Connecting the Router .........................................................................................12
WEB CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................14
Accessing the router ....................................................................................................14
Configuring IP Address of the Network Card ........................................................14
SETUP ...............................................................................................................................15
Wizard ..................................................................................................................15
Internet setup .......................................................................................................18
2.4G Wireless .......................................................................................................22
5G Wireless ..........................................................................................................23
Local Network ......................................................................................................24
Local IPv6 Network ..............................................................................................27
Time and Date ......................................................................................................28
Logout ..................................................................................................................28
ADVANCED .......................................................................................................................29
2.4G Advanced wireless .......................................................................................29
5G Advanced wireless ..........................................................................................33
ALG ......................................................................................................................33
Port forwarding .....................................................................................................34
DMZ .....................................................................................................................35
SAMBA ................................................................................................................36
Parental Control ...................................................................................................37
Filtering Options ...................................................................................................39
QoS ......................................................................................................................41
SPI/DOS Protection .............................................................................................43
DNS .....................................................................................................................44
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................45
Storage Service ....................................................................................................46
Network Tools .......................................................................................................46
Routing .................................................................................................................50
NAT ......................................................................................................................53
Logout ..................................................................................................................54
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 55
System ................................................................................................................ 55
Firmware Update ................................................................................................. 56
Access Controls .................................................................................................. 56
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 58
Log Configuration ................................................................................................ 61
Logout ................................................................................................................. 61
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 62
NETWORKING BASICS ............................................................................................. 64
CHECK YOUR IP ADDRESS ..................................................................................... 64
STATICALLY ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS .................................................................. 65
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 66
Section 1 – Product Overview

Safety Precaution

Follow the following instructions to prevent the device from risks and damage
Use the label-marked power.
Use the power adapter in the package.
An overburden power outlet or damaged lines and plugs may cause electric shock or fire accident. Check the power cords regularly. If you
find any damage, replace it at once.
Proper space left for heat dissipation is necessary to avoid overheating. The holes on the device are designed for heat dissipation to ensure running normally. Do not cover these heat dissipation holes.
Do not put this device close to a heat source or high temperature place. Avoid the device direct exposing sunshine.
Do not put this device close to over damp place. Do not spill any fluid on this device.
Do not connect this device to PC or electronic product, unless our customer engineer or your broadband provider instructs you to do this,
because any wrong connection may cause power or fire risk.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support.

Introduction

The DSL-2544N is a highly integrated ADSL2/2+ Integrated Access Device. It provides DSL uplink, Ethernet LAN and wireless LAN services. The wireless LAN is complied with the IEEE802.11b/g /n standards and supports 2T2R which can work at dual-band 2.4G and 5G. It is usually prefered to provide high access performance applications for the individual users, the SOHO, the small enterprises and so on.
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Section 1 – Product Overview

Package Contents

1 x DSL-2544N Router
1 x Power adapter
1 x Splitter
1 x RJ11 Phone Cable
1 x RJ45 Ethernet cable
1 x Installation CD
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating other than the one included
with the DSL-2544N may cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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System Requirements

Recommended system requirements are as follows:
1. ADSL Internet service Computer with
An 10 base T/100BaseT Ethernet card is installed on your PC
A hub or switch (attached to several PCs through one of Ethernet
interfaces on your router)
Operating system: Windows 8/7/VISTA/XP/2000
MAC OS
Internet Explorer V6 or higher, Netscape V4.0 or higher, or Firefox
v1.5 or higher
D-Link Click’s Connect Utility Computer with:
Operating system: Windows 8/7/VISTA/XP/2000
CD-ROM Drive
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