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CONTENTS
Welcome 1
About this Guide 1
Naming Convention 1
Conventions 1
Introduction 3
Introduction 3
Package Contents 3
Router Advantages 5
Minimum System and Component Requirements 5
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 7
DB6520
Router Installation 10
Introduction 10
Positioning the Router 10
Installing Micro Filters 11
Powering up the router 12
Connecting the Router 12
This guide describes how to install and configure the DB 6520 product. This
guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs
(Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers. This guide can be used also for
variants derived from this DB 6520, which are named respectively DB 6220
(which do not provide dual-band radio) and DV 6220 (which do not provide
VDSL bonded functionality).
Throughout this guide, the DB 652is referred to as the “ADSL Wi-Fi Router” or
the “Router”. Category 5 Ethernet Cable is referred to as Ethernet Cable
throughout this guide.
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
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Welcome 3
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The DB 6520 is designed to provide a bonded broadband Internet connection
and provide several wired and wireless LAN connection. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic “firewall” preventing anyone outside
of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
The DB 6520 is a VDSL/2/2+ Bonded router, targeted to residential environments and SOHO customers, that provides routed broadband services from a
single and modular access point.
The DB 6520 is the ideal solution for:
1. Connecting multiple PCs and Video game consoles;
2. Sharing broadband internet connections with all home computers;
3. Sharing printers and peripherals.
Your new DB 6520 Wireless Router kit contains the related hardware and software. You will find into packaging:
If any of the items included in the package is damaged, please contact your
Service Provider.
DB 6520implements an “always-on” Very high asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line (VDSL) connection to the telephone line on the WAN side, as well as several local connectivity technologies on the LAN side:
Five switched 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet ports
One HomePNA over Coax interface
Two USB 2.0 Host port for external USB peripherals
One IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN access point 2x2 high power @2,4GHz
One IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN access point 3x3 high power @5GHz
Two VDSL WAN interface with RJ-11 port
Figure 1 shows a sample network. Your Router becomes your connection to the
Internet.
FIGURE 1. Sample Home Network
ROUTER ADVANTAGES
MINIMUM SYSTEM AND
COMPONENT
REQUIREMENTS
The advantages of the Router include:
Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers
High speed 802.11b/g/n wireless networking with dual radio access
No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your Internet con-
nection
Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Microsoft® Windows and Ap-
ple® MAC computers (see Technical description for supported platforms).
Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration
Centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)
a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP and other services on
your network
a Security - Firewall protection - against Internet hacker attacks and encryp-
tion to protect wireless network traffic
A multi-language GUI.
Your Router requires the computer(s) and components in your network to be
configured with at least the following:
Wi-Fi Wireless is activated on modem. OR
WPS Successful PC synchronization: after the
blinking phase it turns solid and keep this state for 10
sec.
Solid Red
WPS WPS failed
Blinking
Wi-Fi Wireless activity is present
WPS Attempting PC synchronization
Light off
Wi-Fi Wireless off or no device attached
WPS WPS not started
WAN Eth
Green
Solid Light
IP connected and no traffic detected
Blinking
IP connected and Internet traffic detected
Light off
Modem power off, modem in bridged mode or DSL
connection not present
DSL
Green
Solid Light
DSL good sync.
Blinking
DSL attempting sync.
Light off
No carrier signal
Internet
Green/Red
Solid Green
IP connected and no traffic detected
Solid Red
Authentication failed
Blinking Green
IP connected and Internet traffic detected
ETH1-4
Green
Solid Light
Device connected to LAN port
Blinking
LAN Activity present
Light off
No Activity
REAR PANEL
The rear panel of the Router contains a reset button, a power adapter socket,
five LAN ports, one HCNA port, two VDSL port, and two USB Host ports.