D-Link DSL-500G User Manual

DSL-500G

ADSL Router

User’s Guide

(November 2002)

DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Um eine Beschädigung des Gerätes zu vermeiden sollten Sie nur Zubehörteile verwenden, die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind.

5. Das Gerät is vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sichern Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen. Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.

9. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose muß aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit einen Schutzleiterkontakt haben.

10. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollete auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

11. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.

12. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

13. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

14. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

15. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:

a – Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sint beschädigt. b – Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c – Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d – Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung ensprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine

Verbesserung erzielen.

e – Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f – Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

16. Bei Reparaturen dürfen nur Orginalersatzteile bzw. den Orginalteilen entsprechende Teile verwendet werden. Der Einsatz von ungeeigneten Ersatzteilen kann eine weitere Beschädigung hervorrufen.

17. Wenden Sie sich mit allen Fragen die Service und Repartur betreffen an Ihren Servicepartner. Somit stellen Sie die Betriebssicherheit des Gerätes sicher.

18. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden, Für einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerätegewicht großer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 einzusetzen

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Hardware:

D-LINK WARRANTS EACH OF ITS HARDWARE PRODUCTS TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS UNDER NORMAL USE AND SERVICE FOR A PERIOD COMMENCING ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE FROM D-LINK OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER AND EXTENDING FOR THE LENGTH OF TIME STIPULATED BY THE AUTHORIZED RESELLER OR D-LINK BRANCH OFFICE NEAREST TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ON THE CONDITION THAT THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD IS FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO A D-LINK OFFICE WITHIN NINE TY (90) D AYS OF PURCH ASE. A LIST OF D- LINK OFFICES IS PROVIDE D AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION CARD.

IF THE PRODUCT PROVES DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, D-LINK WILL PROVIDE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. D-LINK SHALL HAV E THE SO LE DISCR ETION WH ETHE R TO REPA IR OR REPLAC E, AND REPLACEMENT PRODUCT MAY BE NEW OR RECONDITIONED. REPLACEMENT PRODUCT SHALL BE OF EQUIVALENT OR BETTER SPECIFICATION S, RELATIVE TO THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, BUT NEED NOT BE IDENTICAL. ANY PRODUCT OR PART REPAIRED BY D-LINK PURSUANT TO THIS WARR ANTY SHAL L HAVE A WARR ANTY P ERIOD O F NOT LESS THAN 90 DAYS, FROM DATE OF S UCH REPAIR, IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY EARLIER EXPIRATION OF ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN D-LINK PROVIDES REPLACEMENT, THEN THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF D-LINK.

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AFTER AN RMA NUMBER IS ISSUED, THE DEFE CTIVE PRODUCT MUST BE PAC KAGED SECURELY IN THE ORIGINA L OR OTHER SUITABLE SHIPPING PACKAGE TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL NOT BE DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, AND THE RMA NUMBER MUST BE PROMINENTLY MARKED ON THE O UTSIDE OF THE PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE MUST BE MAILED OR OTHERWISE SHIPPED TO D-LINK WITH ALL C OSTS OF MAILING/SHIPP ING/INSURANCE PREPAID. D-LINK SHALL NEVER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SOFTWARE, FIRMWARE, INFORMA TION, OR MEM ORY DA TA OF P U RCHASER CONT AINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK PURSUANT TO THIS WARRANTY.

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Software:

WARRANTY SERVICE FOR SOFTWARE PRODUCTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTAC TING A D-LINK OFFICE WITHIN THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. A LIST OF D-LINK OFFICES IS PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION CARD. IF A REGISTRATION CARD FOR THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO A D-LINK OFFICE, THEN A PROOF OF PURCHASE (SUCH AS A COPY OF THE DATED PURCHASE INVOICE) MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUESTING WARRANTY SERVICE. THE TERM "PURCHASE " IN THIS SOFTWARE WARRANTY REFERS TO THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION AND RESULTING LICENSE TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE.

D-LINK WARRANTS THAT ITS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS WILL PERFORM IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY D-LINK WITH SUCH SOFT WARE PRODUCT, FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE FROM D-LINK OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER. D-L INK WARRANTS THE MAGNETIC MEDIA, ON WHICH D-LINK PROVIDES ITS SOFTWAR E PRODUCT, AGA INST FAILURE D URING THE SA ME WARRANTY PERIOD. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PURCHASED SOFTWARE, AND TO REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY D-LINK PURSUANT TO THIS WARRANTY, BUT SHALL NOT AP PLY TO ANY UPDATE OR REPLACEMENT WHICH MAY BE PROVIDED FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE INTE RNET, OR TO ANY UPDATE WHICH MAY OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.

D-LINK'S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS SOFTWARE WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPLACE ANY DEFEC TIVE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WITH PRODUCT WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO D-L INK'S APPLIC ABLE PRODUCT D OCUMENTAT ION. PURCHASER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECT ION OF APPROPRIATE APPLICATION AND SYSTEM/PLATFORM SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED REFERENCE MATERIALS. D-LINK MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ITS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS WILL WORK IN COMBINATION WITH ANY HARDWARE, OR ANY APPLICATION OR SYSTEM/PLATFORM SOFTWARE PRODUCT PROVIDED BY ANY THIRD PARTY, EXCEPTING ONLY SUCH PRODUCTS AS ARE EXPRESSLY REPRESENTED, IN D-LINK'S APPLICABLE PRODUCT DOCUME NTATION AS BEING COMPATIBLE. D-LINK'S O BLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO PROVIDE COMPATIBILITY, BUT D-LINK SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE COMPATIBILITY WHEN THERE IS FAULT IN THE THIRD-PARTY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE. D-LINK MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT OPERATION OF ITS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ABSOLUTELY ERROR-FREE, AND NO WARRANTY THAT ALL DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE SCOPE OF D-LINK'S APPLICABLE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION, WILL BE CORRECTED.

D-Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service

THE PRODUCT'S REGISTRATION CARD, PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL, MUST BE SENT TO A D-LINK OFFICE. TO OBTAIN AN RMA NUMBER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE AS TO A HARD WARE PRODUCT, OR TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE AS TO A SOFTWARE PRODUCT, CONTACT THE D-LINK OFFICE NEAREST YOU. AN ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/FAX/E-MAIL/WEB SITE LIST OF D-LINK OFFICES IS PROVIDED IN THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES

IF THE D-LINK PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANT ED ABOVE, TH E CUSTOMER'S S OLE REMEDY S HALL BE, A T D-LINK'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. D-LINK NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION MAINTE NANCE OR USE OF D-LINK'S PRODUCTS

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FCC Warning

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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE..................................................................................VII

Before You Start ...........................................................................................................................................vii

REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................VII

Packing List ................................................................................................................................................... ix

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 1

ROUTER DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 1

Router Features............................................................................................................................................... 1

Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................... 2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................... 3

Connect ADSL Line........................................................................................................................................ 3

Computer to Router Connection ..................................................................................................................... 3

CONNECT ETHERNET LAN TO ROUTER ...................................................................................................... 3

HUB OR SWITCH TO ROUTER CONNECTION................................................................................................. 4

POWER ON ROUTER .................................................................................................................................. 4

CONFIGURING THE ROUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ............................................ 5

Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer.................................................................................................... 5

ACCESS THE WEB CONFIGURATION MANAGER ......................................................................................... 12

Configure WAN Connection (ADSL Service Connection).......................................................................... 14

WEB CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT GUIDE ....................................................16

Quick Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 17

HOME PAGE - SYSTEM VIEW.................................................................................................................... 18

Change LAN IP Settings............................................................................................................................... 19

DHCP Service Modes................................................................................................................................... 20

WAN CONFIGURATION OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 21

ATM VC Configuration................................................................................................................................ 21

PPP Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 23

IpoA Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 25

EOA Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 27

BRIDGE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 29

ROUTING CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................... 31

IP Route ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

IP Address..................................................................................................................................................... 32

NAT .............................................................................................................................................................. 33

RIP ................................................................................................................................................................ 35

Firewall......................................................................................................................................................... 36

IP Filter ......................................................................................................................................................... 38

DNS............................................................................................................................................................... 42

Blocked Protocols......................................................................................................................................... 44

Changing the Manager Password.................................................................................................................. 45

Commit & Reboot......................................................................................................................................... 46

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................50

LOW PASS FILTERS................................................................................................51

Figures

Figure 1. Front Panel Display with LED Indicators................................................................................................ 2

Figure 2. Rear Panel Cable and Power Connections............................................................................................... 2

Figure 3. PC to Router Connection......................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 4. Switch to Router Connection................................................................................................................... 4

Figure 6. Router Web-based Quick Configuration Manager GUI........................................................................ 16

Figure 7. Home Page – System View Display...................................................................................................... 18

Figure 8. LAN Configuration................................................................................................................................ 19

Figure 9. DHCP Mode Configuration................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 10. ATM VCC Configuration Menu.......................................................................................................... 21

Figure 11. ATM VCC – Add (or Modify) Parameters.......................................................................................... 22

Figure 12. PPP Configuration............................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 13. PPP Interface - Add............................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 14. IPoA Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 25

Figure 15. Add IPoA Interface.............................................................................................................................. 26

Figure 16. EOA Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 17. EOA Interface – Modify...................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 18. Bridge Configuration Menu................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 19. IP Route Table..................................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 20. IP Address Table.................................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 21. NAT Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 33

Figure 22. Add NAT Rule..................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 23. RIP Configuration................................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 24. Firewall Configuration......................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 25. IP Filter Configuration......................................................................................................................... 38

Figure 26. IP Filter Rule - Add ............................................................................................................................. 39

Figure 27. DNS Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 42

Figure 28. Blocked Protocols ................................................................................................................................ 44

Figure 29. Change User Password........................................................................................................................ 45

Figure 30. Commit and Reboot............................................................................................................................. 46

Figure 31. Image (Firmware) Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 47

Figure 32. Diagnostics Window............................................................................................................................ 48

Figure 33. Alarm/Trap Information Page.............................................................................................................. 49

Figure 34. Alarm Monitor (Separate Window)..................................................................................................... 49

Figure 35. In-line Filter Installation...................................................................................................................... 51

Figure 36. Split Line Filter Installation................................................................................................................. 52

DSL-500G ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

About This User’s Guide

This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-500G 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, you can use the Quick Installation Guide to quickly establish your ADSL connection and access the Internet.

Guide Overview

Introduction – Describes the Router and its key features. Provides an introduction to ADSL. Lists standards to which the Router complies. Contains a packing list.

Hardware Installation – Discusses how to connect the Router to an Ethernet LAN. First Time Set Up – Provides information on how to configure the Router and establish the ADSL

connection using the web-based manager. Web-based Configuration – Describes how to use the web-based manager to change Router settings and

configure additional virtual connections (PVCs). Appendix A - Technical Specifications – Lists the technical specifications of the Router, including

standards compliance. Appendix B - Low Pass Filters – Contains illustrated examples of how to use low pass filters.

Before You Start

Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.

Installation Overview

The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:

1. Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you beg in the actual installation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment.

2. Install the hardware, that is, connect the cables (Ethernet and telephone) to the device and connect the power adapter.

3. Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based software built into the Router.

4. Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account.

Requirements

To install and use the Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and a web browser. You may also need to use information given to you by your ISP or ADSL service provider. This information is stored in the Router’s memory and used to establish the ADSL connection and confirm your identity. Read the next page for more details about these requirements.

Low Pass Filters

Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference. A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the ADSL device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation. Appendix B provides illustrated examples of how to install two common styles of low pass filters.

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Operating System

The DSL-500G uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software.

Web Browser

Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management software. The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 5.0, Netscape Navigator® version 4.7, or later versions. The web browser must have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been 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 connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. Likewise, most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equ ipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter.

Router vs. Bridge Mode

The DSL-500G can be used in two different mode or roles, a router mode or bridg e mode. In bridge mode the device is intended to connect a single computer to the Internet or WAN (Wide Area Network) interface. In bridge mode the device is said to be invisible since it does not have an IP address. The IP address is actually configure on the computer connected to the Ethernet LAN interface. If you are using the device in bridge mode it is recommended that you run firewall software on the computer connected to it.

Additional Software

It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet (through computers operated by your ISP or service provider). Additional software must be installed if you are using what is called a “bridged” connection. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on your computer, not in the Rou ter. This type of connection is similar to the arrangement used for analog dial-up Routers, but the connection speed is much faster. Various terms are to describe a bridged ADSL connection including the term “RFC 1483 Bridge” which is used in this guide.

If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPP (Point to Point Protocol) or IPoA connection, the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection is stored in the Router. In th is case, it is not necessary to install software on your computer.

Account Information (User Name and Password)

Most users will need to supply a user name and password used to access the service provider’s network (and ultimately, the Internet). This information is stored either in the Router’s memory or on your computer depending on the type of ADSL connection you ha ve.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION (PPP Connections Only) User Name: Password:

Additional PVC Settings

If you are using multiple virtual connections it will be necessary to provide additional VPI and VCI values for the device. These numbers define a unique route used on the ATM backbone of the WAN. Chapter 5 contains instruction on how to set up additional PVCs for accounts using more than one virtual connection.

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Packing List

Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Guide, ascertain that you have:

1. One DSL-500G ADSL Ethernet Router

2. One CD-ROM with this User’s Guide and the Quick Installation Guide

3. One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection

4. One straight-through Ethernet cable

5. One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service

6. One Quick Installation Guide hardcopy

DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Introduction

This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features.

What is ADSL?

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is broadband access technology that provides high-speed digital data transmission and interactive multimedia applications for business and residential customers over ordinary telephone line.

ADSL greatly increases the signal carrying capacity of copper telephone lines witho ut interfering with regular telephone services. For the ADSL user, this means faster downloads and more reliable connectivity. ADSL devices enable high-speed Internet access without any loss of quality or disruption of telephone services.

ADSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line operating at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 640 Kbps upstream. A secure point-to-point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider.

D-Link ADSL devices incorporate the recommendations of the ADSL Forum regarding framing, data format, and upper layer protocols.

Router Description and Operation

The DSL-500G ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple, cost-effective and secure ADSL Internet connection for your small to medium-sized private network. The ADSL connection technology enables many interactive multi-media applications such as video conferencing and collaborative computing.

The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-500G connects to an Ethernet LAN or single computer via a standard Ethernet interface. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary twisted-pair telephone line with standard RJ-11 connectors.

Router Features

The DSL-500G ADSL Ethernet Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. DSL-500G advantages include:

• Data rates up to 8 Mbps for downstream and 640 Kbps for upstream

• Friendly web-based graphical user interface for configuration and management

• Supports up to eight simultaneous virtual connections for a single ADSL account

• Supports T1.413 issue 2, G.dmt and G.lite standards

• Auto-handshake and rate adaptation for different ADSL flavors

• Widest range of DSLAM interoperability

• Supports bridged Ethernet over ATM (RFC 2684)

• Built-in MIBs for SNMP management

• Upgradeable firmware through TFTP

DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Front Panel

Place the Router in a location where the LED indicators can be easily viewed.

Figure 1. Front Panel Display with LED Indicators

The LED Indicators read as follows:

Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. Status Blinking green indicates normal operation. ADSL: Link/Act Steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection. This will light after the ADSL

negotiation process has been settled. Blinking green light indicates an active WAN session. Ethernet: Link/ Act Steady green light indicates a valid Ethernet connection. Blinking green indicates

an active Ethernet session.

Rear Panel

All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel. The factory-reset button is located here as well.

ADSL port,

connect ADSL

cable here

Ethernet port,

connect Ethernet

cable here

Factory Reset button

Power cord

connects here

Figure 2. Rear Panel Cable and Power Connections

DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Hardware Installation

In this chapter you will learn about the various connections you will need to make in order to use the Router. When selecting the location for the Router, allow ample room to access the connections on the rear panel. For

convenience, try to place the Router near your computer so you can monitor the LED indicators. Allow some space above the Router for ventilation to avoid problems with overheating.

Connect ADSL Line

Use the twisted-pair ADSL cable (standard telephone cable) included with the Router to connect it to your telephone line. Simply plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the wall jack.

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.

Figure 3. PC to Router Connection

Connect Ethernet LAN to Router

The Router may be connected to any 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps only. When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than 10Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the connecting port.

Use standard twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 port on the Router is a crossed port (MDI-X). Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection. When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight-thr ough cable. You should use a crossed cable when connecting the Router to a normal (MDI-X) port on a switch or hub. Use a normal straight-through cable when connecting it to an uplink (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The Ethernet Link LED indicator will indicate a valid connection.

The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters.

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Hub or Switch to Router Connection

Connect the Router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable as shown in the diagram below:

If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device, connect to any on the other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a cross-wired cable or use crossover adapter.

Figure 4. Switch to Router Connection

Power On Router

To power on the device:

1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the back of the Router and plug the adapter into a nearby power source.

2. You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit.

DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Configuring the Router for the First Time

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 properly you may continue change settings to suit your network. This ch apter is only concerned with settings up the WAN connection. The following chapter, Web-based Management Guide, describes the various menus used to configure and monitor the Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup.

Wan Configuration Summary

1. Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first necessary to

communicate with the Router through its management interface, which is HTML-based and can be accessed using a web browser. To access the management software your computer must be able to “see” the Router. Your computer can see the Router if it is in the same “neighborhood” or subnet as the Router. This is accomplished by making sure your computer has IP settings that place it in the same subnet as the Router. The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the Router. The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client.

2. Configure the WAN Connection Once your are able to access the configuration software you can

proceed to change the settings required to establish th e ADSL connection and connect to the service provider’s network. There are different methods used to establish the connection to the service provider’s network and ultimately to the Internet. You shou ld know what Encapsulation and conn ection type you are required to use for your ADSL service. It is also possible that you must chang e the PVC settings used for the ADSL connection. Your service provider should provide all the information you need to configure the WAN connection.

Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer

In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations. Below is an illustrated example of how to configure a Windows XP system to automatically obtain IP settings from the Router. Following this example is a step-by-step description of the procedures used on the other Windows operating systems to first check if the TCP/IP protocol has been installed, if it is not instruction are provided for installing it. Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Router.

For computers running non-Windows operating systems, follow the instructions for your OS that configure the system to receive an IP address from the Router, that is, configure the system to be a DHCP client.

If you are using this Router to provide Internet access for more than one computer,

Note

you can use these instructi ons late r to chan ge the IP settings f or the oth er computers. However you cannot use the same IP address since every computer must have its own IP address that is unique on the local network.

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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 click on Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel folder, click on Network and Internet Connections

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3. In the Network and Internet Connections folder, click on Network Connections

4. In the Network Connections folder, highlight the Local Area Connection icon by clicking on it once.

A new option is revealed under Network Tabs in the left side panel.

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5. Click on Change settings of the connection

6. 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.

under Network Tabs.

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7. 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, click the Start 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-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then

select Properties.

4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network

components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled, skip ahead to Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP.

5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Install.

6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add.

7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.

8. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media. Follow the

instructions to install the files.

9. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP

1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

2. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then

select Properties.

3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click

Properties.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the button labeled Obtain an IP address

automatically.

5. Double-click OK to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.

Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.

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Windows ME

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start 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-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select

Properties.

4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the

list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip ahead to Configure Windows ME for DHCP.

5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add.

6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add.

7. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.

9. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow

the instructions to install the files.

10. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

Configure Windows ME for DHCP

1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

2. In Network and Dial-up Conn ections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties.

3. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the Obtain and IP address automatically opt ion.

5. Double-click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.

Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.

Windows 95, 98

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Double-click the Network icon.

2. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list

includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95, 98.

3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add. The Select Network Component Type

dialog box displays.

4. Select Protocol, and then click Add. The Select Network Protocol dial o g box di splays.

5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list

box.

6. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and th en click OK again. You may be prompted to

install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.

7. Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.

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