D-Link DSL-2540U manual

Table of Contents D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 1[...]

Table of Contents D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 2 Table of Contents P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 3 S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 3 F EA TURES ...........................[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 3 Package Contents • DSL-2540U ADSL Router • P o w e r A d a p t e r • CD-ROM with User Manual • One twisted-pair telephone c able used for ADSL connection • One straight-thr ough Ethernet cable • One Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a differ ent voltage r[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 4 11 Features • PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security – The DSL-2540U ADSL Router supports P AP (P assword Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) for PPP connections. The Router also supports MSCHAP . • DHCP Support – Dynamic Host Configurati[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 5 • G .Hz (Auto-handshake) – This allows the Router to automat ically choose either the G .lite or G .dmt ADSL connection standards. • High Performance – V ery high rates of data transfer are po ssible with the Router . Up to 8 Mbps downstream bit rate using the G .dmt standard. • [...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 6 Hardware Overview Connections Power Insert Use the adapter shipped with the Router to connect to power source Power Button Push in to power-on the Router. Push again to power-off the Router Ethernet Port Use the Ethernet port to connect the Router to a computer or an Ethernet LAN Reset But[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 7 Hardware Overview LEDs Power A steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is power ed off it remains dark. Lights steady green during power on self-test (POST) means the power connection works properly . Internet A steady green light indicates a valid internet con[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 8 Installation This section will walk you through the installa tion process. Placement of the Router is very import ant. Do not place the Router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before You Begin Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequis[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 9 Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide in formation to the Router that will be store d in it s memory . For some users, only their account information (Usernam e and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that cont[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 10 Additional Sof tw are It may be necessary to install sof tware on your computer that enables the computer to access t he Internet. Additional software must be inst alle d if you are using the device a simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the I[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 11 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. Y our ADSL service provider uses this to identify y our account. Password This is the Password used, in conjunction wi th the Username above, to[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 12 Most users will not be required to change this setting. The V irtual Path Identifier (VPI) is used in conj unction with the Virtu al Channel Identifier (VCI) to identify the data p ath between your ADSL service provider ’ s network and your computer . If you are setting up the Router for [...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 13 Information you will need about DSL-2540U Username This is the Username needed to access the R outer ’s management interface. When you atte mpt to connect to the device through a we b browser you will be prompted to enter this Username. The default Username for the Router is “ admin.”[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 14 Information you will need about your LAN or computer : Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2540U to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. Y ou can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2540U to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices. DHCP[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 15 Device Installation The DSL-2540U connects two sep arate physical interfaces, an ADSL (WAN) and an Ethernet (LAN) interf ace. Place the Router in a l ocation where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The Router should not be located whe re it will be exp[...]

Section 2 – Installation D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 16 Factory Reset Button The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the rese t button in the following sequence: 1. Press and hold the reset button wh ile the device is powered off. 2. Turn on the power. 3. Wait for 10 [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 17 Configuration This section will show you how to c onfigure your new D-Link Router usi ng the web-based configuration utility . Web-based Configuration Utility Connect to the Router The default IP address for ADSL MODE M is: 192.168.1.1; The Subnet Mask is ： 255.255.255.0. Users can confi[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 18 Device Info T o access the Device Info window , click either the Device Info or Summary button in the Device Info directory . The following p age opens:[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 19 Summary T o access the Router ’s first Summary window , click the Summary button in the Device Info directory . This window displays the current stat us of your DSL connection, including the software version, LAN IP address, and DNS server address. WAN T o access the W AN Info window , c[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 20 Statistics T o access the Router ’s first S tatistics window , click the Sta ti st ic s button in the Device Info directory . This window displays the Router ’s LAN st atistics. Click the Reset St atistics button to refresh these statistics. This window displays the Router ’s W AN st[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 21 This window displays the Router ’s ADSL statistics. Click the Reset St atistics button to refresh these statistics. Click the ADSL BER T est button to access the ADSL Bit Error Rate T est window displayed belo w:[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 22 Route T o access the Device Info – Route window , click the Route button in the Device Info directory . This read-only window displays routing info. ARP T o access the Device Info – ARP window , click the ARP button in the Device Info directory . This read-only window displays Addr ess[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 23 Quick Setup This chapter is concerned with using your computer to configure the W AN connection. The following chapter describes the various windows used to configure and monitor t he Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup. QUICK SETUP Click the Quick Setup link o[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 24 QUICK SETUP – CONNECTION TYPE This window allows you to select the appropriate connection type. The choices include PPP over ATM (PPPo A), PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER), IP over ATM (IPoA), and Bridging (default). This window also allows you to us e the drop-[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 25 QUICK SETUP – BRIDGING This window allows you to confi gure the Router IP address and subnet mask for your LAN. Once you have entered an IP address and subnet mask, click the Next button to continue.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 26 QUICK SETUP – BRIDGING This summary window allows you to confirm the bridging settings you have just made. Click the Save/Reboot button to save your new bridging settings and restart the Router. Note: After you complete the configurat ion,you must reboot the modem to apply the changes QU[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 27 QUICK SETUP – PPPoA This window allows you to set t he username and the password for your PPP connection. This information is obt ained from your ISP. Additional settings on this window will al so depend on your ISP. Click the Next button to continue.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 28 QUICK SETUP - PPPoA This window allows you to enable IG MP multicasting and WA N service. Most users will want to leave the MT U value at the default setting unless your ISP advises you to change it. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP - PPPoA This window allows you to enter an [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 29 QUICK SETUP – PPPoA This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made. Click the Save/Reboot button to save your new PPP over ATM settings and restart the Router. Note :After you complete the configurati on,you must reboot the modem to apply the changes QUICK SETU[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 30 QUICK SETUP – PPPoE This window allows you to set t he username and the password for your PPP connection. This information is obt ained from your ISP. Additional settings on this window will al so depend on your ISP. Click the Next button to continue.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 31 QUICK SETUP – PPPoE This window allows you to enable IG MP multicasting and WA N service. Most users will want to leave the MT U value at the default setting unless your ISP advises you to change it. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP – PPPoE This window allows you to enter[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 32 QUICK SETUP – PPPoE This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made. Click the Save/Reboot button to save your new PPP over Ethernet settings and restart the Router. Note: After you complete the configurat ion,you must reboot the modem to apply the changes[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 33 QUICK SETUP – MER Click the MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER) radio button on this window. This window also allows you to us e the drop-down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP – MER This window allows you to configure the WAN IP [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 34 QUICK SETUP – MER This window allows you to enable or disable Network Address Translation and a firewall for your Router. In addi tion, you can enable or disable IGMP multicasting and WAN service. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP – MER This window allows you to enter an I[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 35 QUICK SETUP – MER This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made. Click the Save/Reboot button to save your new MAC Encapsulation Routing settings and restart the Router. Note :After you complete the configurati on,you must reboot the modem to apply the changes[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 36 QUICK SETUP – IPoA Click the IP over ATM (IPoA) radio button on this window. This window also allows you to use the drop- down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP – IPoA This window allows you to configure the WAN IP settings. T[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 37 QUICK SETUP – IPoA This window allows you to enable or disable Network Address Translation and a firewall for your Router. In addi tion, you can enable or disable IGMP multicasting and WAN service. Click the Next button to continue. QUICK SETUP – IPoA This window allows you to enter an[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 38 QUICK SETUP – IPoA This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made. Click the Save/Reboot button to save your new IP over ATM settings and restart the Router. Note :After you complete the configurati on,you must reboot the modem to apply the changes[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 39 Advanced Setup This chapter include the more advanced featur es used for network management and security as well as admi nistrative tools to man age the Router , view status and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting. WAN T o access the Wide Area Netw ork (W [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 40 This window allows you to select the appropriate connection type. The choices include PPP over ATM (PPPo A), PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER), IP over ATM (IPoA), and Bridging (default). This window also allows you to use the drop-down menu to select the desired E[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 41 LAN Y ou can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many user s will find it convenient to use the default settings to gether with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP . In order to u[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 42 NAT T o access the Network Address T ranslation (NA T) Setup window , click the NA T button in the Advanced Setup directory . The NA T button appears when configuring W AN interface in PPPoA, PPPoE, MER or IPoA. Virtual Servers This window is used to configure vi rtual server . Y ou can ad[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 43 Port Triggering Some applications such as games, video conferencing, remote access applications and others require that specific ports in the Router's firewall be opened for access by the applicati ons. Y ou can configure the port settings from this screen by selecti ng an existing ap[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 44 Since some applications are not compat ible with NA T , the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NA T and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software. Keep in mind that any client P[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 45 interface in PPPoA, PPPoE, MER or IPoA. IP Filtering The IP Filt ering button appears when configuring W AN inte rface in PPPoA, PPPoE, MER or IPoA. IP Filtering - Outgoing This window allows you to create a filter rule of Outgoing . Click change default policy to change the mode of policy[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 46 Enter the information in the section. Explanations of parameters are described below . Click the Save/Apply button to add the entry in the Active Outbound IP Filtering table. Filters Parameter Description Filter Name Enter a name for the new filter . Protocol Select the transport protocol [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 47 IP Filtering – Incoming This window allows you to create a filter rule of Incoming . Click change default policy to change the mode of policy . Now default policy is ACCEPT , it means all incoming IP traf fic from WAN is accepted, but some IP traffic ca n be blocked by setting up filters[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 48 Enter the information in the section. Explanations of parameters are described below . Click the Save/Apply button to add the entry in the Active Inbound IP Filtering table. Filters Parameter Description Filter Name Enter a name for the new filter . Protocol Select the transport protocol ([...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 49 Parental Control Use this window to deny access to specified MAC address. If you are setting up the MAC address blocking, click the Add button. MAC address is a specially formatted te xt string (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx: xx) that uniquely identificati on of a device. This sectio n will allow users t[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 50 URL Filter This window allows you to set up URL Filter on the Router . Choose URL List T ype Exclude or Include first and click Add button. Enter the URL address and port number then click Save/Appl y to add the entry to the URL filter . Quality of Service[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 51 QoS or Quality of Service allows your Rout er to help prioritize the dat a packet flow in your Router and network. This is very i mportant for time sensitive applications such as V oIP w here it may help prevent dropped calls. Large am ounts of non-critical data can be scaled s o as not to[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 52 This window allows you to confi gure a QoS queue entry and assign it a specific network interface. Click the Save/Apply button to save and activate the filter . QoS Classification Choose Add or Remove to configure network traffic classes.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 53 Use this window to create a traffi c cl ass rule to classify the upstream traffic, assign a queue that defines t he precedence and the interface, and optionally overwrite the IP header DSCP byte. A rule consists of a class name and at least one condition. Please re member that all of the s[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 54 Routing T o access the Routing windows, click the Routing button in the Advanced Setup directory . Default Gateway If the Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway checkbox is ticked, the Router will accept the first default gateway assignment received from one of the enabled PPPoA, PPPoE,[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 55 DNS T o access the DNS windows, click the DNS button in the Advanced Setup directory . The DNS button appears when configur ing W AN interface in PPPoA, PPPoE, MER or IPoA. DNS Server If you have not been given specific DNS server IP addresses or if the Router is not pre-configured with DN[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 56 The Router supports Dynamic DNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. Th is is enabled to all[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 57 This window allows you to select the desired modulatio n, phone line pair, and capability. Click the Save/Apply button when you are finished. Click the Advanced Settings button to select a DSL test mode. Note : Modulation ADSL2 、 ADSL2+ and AnnexL should be selected simultaneously[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 58 Select the desired DSL test mode and then click the Apply button. Click the T one Selection button to modify the upstream and downstream tones. Select the appropriate upstream and downstream tones for your ADSL connection. Click the Apply button to let your settings take ef fect .[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 59 PPTP T o access the PPTP Setting window , click the PPTP button in the Advanced Setup directory . T o set up Point-to-Point T unnel Prot ocol, tick the Enabl e check box, enter the appropriate information in the fields offered, and then click the Save/Apply button when you are finished.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 60 Interface Group Interface Group supports multiple ports to PV C and bridging groups. Each group will perform as an independent network. T o support this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and W AN interfaces using the A dd button. The Remove button will remove the[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 61 T o create a new m apping group, enter Group Name , add interfaces to Grouped Interfaces . Click Save/Apply to save the changes. Diagnostics[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 62 Y our modem is cap able of testing your DSL connection with access to Diagnostics. This window is used to test connectivity of the Router . Management[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 63 The Management directory features an array of options designed to help you get the most out of your Router . Settings T o access the Settings - Backup window , click the Settings button in the Management directory . This window allows you to backup your DSL Router configurations. Click the[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 64 System Log These windows allow you to view the System Log and configure the System Lo g options. T o access the System Log window , click the System Log button in the Management directory . Click the V iew System Log button to view the System Log. Click the Configure System Log button to c[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 65 TR-069 Client T o access the TR-069 Client – Configuration window , click the TR-069 Client button in the Management directory . Simple Network Management Protocol allows a management application to retrieve statistics and st atus from the TR-069 client in the Router . When you are finis[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 66 T o access the Ti me settings window , click the Internet Time button in the Management directory . This window allows you to set the R outer ’s time configuration. When you are finished, click the Save/Apply button.[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 67 Access Control T o access the Access Control windows, click the Access Control button in the Management directory . Services Enable or disable the desired LAN se rvices. When you are finished, click the Save/Apply button. IP Address[...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 68 This window allows you to enable or disable Access Control Mode. To add an IP address management station, click the Add button. Enter the IP address of the managem ent station permitted to access the local management services. When you are finished, click the Save/Appl y button. Passwords [...]

Section 3 – Configuration D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 69 T o access the T ools - Up date Software window , click the Up date Sof tw are button in the Management directory . This window allows you to update the Router ’s sof tware. Save/Reboot T o access this window , click the Save/Reboot button in the Management directory . T o save your sett[...]

Appendix A – Troubleshooting 70 D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problem s that might occur during the installation and operation of the DSL-2540U. Read the f ollowing descriptions if you are having problems. (T he examples below are illust rated in Windows® XP . If yo u have a different operating s[...]

Appendix A – Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 71 For ADSL ISP users, please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled/connected by your ISP and that your ISP u sername and password are correct. 5. What can I do if m y router can’t be detected by running installation CD? • Ensure the Router is powered on. • Check[...]

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 72 Networking Basics Check Your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP se rver (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start >[...]

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual 73 Statically Assign an IP Address If your DHCP is disabled, or you need to assign a st atic IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Network Places[...]

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual Technical Specification ADSL Standards • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • ITU G .992.1 (G .dmt) AnnexA • ITU G .992.2 (G .lite) Annex A • ITU G .994.1 (G .hs) ADSL2 St andards • ITU G .992.3 (G .dmt.bis) Annex A ADSL2+ S t andards • ITU G .992.5 Annex A Protocols • IEEE 802.1d S panning[...]

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2540U User Manual • G .dmt full rate downstream: up to 8 Mbps / up stream: up to 1 Mbp s • G .lite: ADSL downstream up to 1.5 Mbps / up stream up to 512 Kbps • G .dmt.bis full rate downstream: up to 12 Mbps / up stream: up to 1 Mbps • ADSL full rate downstream: up to 24 Mbps / up stream: up to 1 Mbp[...]