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ADSL2+ Router |
Before You Begin
Make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.
Check Your Package Contents
DSL-584T ADSL Router
CD-ROM (containing User Manual)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
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Telephone |
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©2005 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Connecting the Router to Your Computer
A.First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DSL-584T and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B.Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into any Ethernet port on the back panel of the DSL-584T and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Adapter or available Ethernet port on your computer.
C.Insert one end of the Telephone cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the wall socket. If you need to install a low pass filter, follow the instructions of your ISP.
Connecting the DSL-584T to your network 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 in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button.
ADSL port - connect
Factory reset button
to ADSL line
Ethernet ports - |
Power input – |
connect to |
connect to power |
Ethernet cable |
adapter |
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Connecting the Router to Your Computer
Front Panel Connections
The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL and Ethernet indicators.
Status: A blinking green LED indicates the device is in proper working order. A system failure will result in the LED lighting solid or going dark.
Ethernet Link/Act: A steady green light indicates a valid Ethernet connection while a blinking LED indicates an active Ethernet session.
Power: a steady light indicates the DSL-584T is ready.
ADSL Link/Act: A steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection. A blinking LED will signify an active WAN session
Your setup should resemble the one shown below.
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Configuring the Router
You can select two methods to configure your new router. The first method is by using D-Link Click’n Connect Utility, which is included on the CD designed to run on Windows XP/2000. Just follow the instructions step by step to configure your router for Internet access for the first time.
The second method is to use your Web browser to access the web pages used to setup the Router, your computer must be configured to “Obtain an IP address automatically”, that is, you must change the IP network settings of your computer so that it is a DHCP Client. If you are using Windows XP and do not know how to change your network settings, skip ahead to the Appendix and read the instructions provided. You may also read the User Manual for instructions on changing IP settings for computers running Windows operating systems.
Open your Web browser and type “http://192.168.1.1” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter or Return key.
The Login page appears.
Type “admin” for the User
Name and “0000” in the
Password field.
Click OK
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Configuring the Router (continued)
Once you have logged in, the Home directory tab is prominent with the Setup Wizard menu displayed. Most users will be able to use the Setup Wizard to establish the ADSL connection to your ISP. To begin using the Setup Wizard, click on the Run Wizard button in the middle of the web page. A pop-up menu will appear. This pop-up menu is the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard procedure consists of four general steps:
1.Choose your time zone
2.Set Internet Connection
3.Restart
When you setup the Internet connection, you will need to enter information provided by your ISP. The type of information you need depends on the type of connection you are setting up.
Click on the Run Wizard button.
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