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DSL - 604+ 802.11b Wireless ADSL Router User ’ s Guide First Edition (November 2002) 6DSL604G .. 01[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’ s Guide ii 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 [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide iii WARRANTY SERVICE MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING A D - LINK O FFICE WITHIN THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND REQUESTING A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER. IF A REGISTRATION CARD FOR THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO D - LINK, THEN A PROOF OF PURCHASE (SUCH AS A COPY OF THE[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’ s Guide iv LIMITA TION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D - LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTER RUPTION OF A D - LINK PRODUCT, HO[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................ VII Before You Start .................................................................................................................................................. vii Requirements for Installation ................[...]

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DSL - 604+ ADSL Etherne t Router User’s Guide vii About This Guide Thank you for choosing the DSL - 604+ Wireless ADSL Router. The DSL - 604+ will provide your small office or home network with convenient Internet access, rapid download speeds, improved network efficiency and enhanced security. If you would like to set up the device quickly in or[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide viii Requirements for Installation To install and use the Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and a web browser. To establish the WAN connection to your ISP’s network, it will be necessary for most users to make some changes to the WAN configuration of [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Etherne t Router User’s Guide ix About IPoA Connections (RFC 1577) IP over ATM connections may require global IP settings for the device. Your service provider will give you IP settings informat ion if needed. Some IPoA connections function like peer - to - peer connections and therefore do not require IP settings on the WAN inter[...]

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DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 1 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Router and it features and includes brief introduction to ADSL and 802.11b Wireless LAN. Front and rear panel diagram s are used to illustrate the LED indicators and cable connections. Router Description and Operation The DSL - 604+ ADSL Router is designed to[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 2 Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network des tination that will remain in the routing table and never “age out”. If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN (for exampl[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 3 Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL - 604+ complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.994.1 (G. Hs Auto - handshake ) compliant • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt Full - rate ADSL ) compliant • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 4 Front Panel LED Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL Link/Activity, and WLAN indicators. Each Ethernet LAN port displays a pair of indicators for monitoring conn[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 5 Introduction to 802.11b Wireless Th e IEEE 802.11b standard is the most widely used standard for wireless LANs today. A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits data using radio signals instead of cables. WLAN technology is commonly used on home, small office and lar ge corpo[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 6 points can be set up using the same SSID so that wireless stations can move fro m one location to another without losing connection to the wireless network. The DSL - 604+ operates in Infrastructure mode. It controls network access on the wireless interface in its broadcast area. It will allow access[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 7 2 Hardware Installation The DSL - 604+ functions on three separate networks, a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and a wired ADSL WAN. Placement of the Router must take into account the fact that it is connected to these thr ee networks with three types of media. Ethernet cables connect the Router t[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 8 Network Connection Complete the connection to the wired networks through the AD SL port and the Ethernet port on the back of the Router. See the diagram on page 4 . Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket. Plug one end of the cable into t[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 9 3 C onfiguring 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 connec tion is functioning properly you may con[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 10 Co nfigure 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 .[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 11 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.[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 12 5. Click on Change settings of the connection under Network Tabs. 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 t he Properties button.[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 13 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[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 14 Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Sta rt 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 -[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 15 Configure Windows 95, 98 for DHCP 1. Op en the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon. 2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties . 3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter. 4. In the TCP/IP[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 16 Access the Confi guration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. Note Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settin gs. In Windows Internet Explo[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 17 Figure 3 - 2 . Login to Router Note Do not confuse the user name and password used to access the web - based manager wit h the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPP connections to access the service provider ’ s network. Configure the Router The first page that appears after you succe[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 18 When the Router is used to provide Internet access it actually must first access your service provider’s network, that is, it must communicate with computers and other routers owned by your service pr ovider. These computers and routers then provide access to the Internet. The Router must be confi[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 19 4 Web - based Management Guide The DSL - 604+ offers a web - based (HTML) graphic al user interface allowing users to manage the Router from anywhere on the LAN using a standard browser, software such as Ne t scape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. The web browser is used for direct communic[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 20 The Maintenance folder and Summary folder contain menus useful for system upkeep and analysis. These me nus are described later in this chapter. Configuring the WAN Connection Use the Multiple PVC menu to configure the WAN interface for PVC settings and other settings used to configure the ADSL conn[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 21 In the Multiple PVC configuration menu configure the WAN interface settings described in the table below. A LL CONNECTIONS MUST CONFIGURE : Select index to set Choose the index number you wish to modify or delete. Item Name Type in a new na me for this profile. VPI Type in the new VPI setting ( 0 - [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 22 Additional Virtual Connections (PVCs) The Router can use up to eight simultaneous PVC connections. These additional connections occupy the same bandwidth used for ADSL service. Additional PVC connections can be added to establish a private connection to remote offices or maintain a server accessible[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 23 To a dd a PVC: 1. Type in an Item Name . This name may not be used for any other PVC profiles on the Router. 2. Type in a new VPI and VCI value. This combination may not be used for another PVC profile on the Router. 3. Select the Encapsulation method used for the new PV C. 4. For PPP connections (P[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 24 Configuring LAN IP Settings Use this menu to change the Ethernet LAN IP address of the Router. You can also find the MAC address for the Router listed here. Figure 4 - 3 . Ethe rnet IP Address Menu The Ethernet IP Address displays the current LAN IP settings of the Router. To change the IP address, [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 25 Wireless Configuration All 802.11b wireless network settings for the Router are configured on this page. The Router supports data rates of up to 22 Mbps when it is used with other D - Link AirPlus devices. The data rate is automatically determined and set to the highest possible rate. Basic Settings[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 26 128 Bit Hex Key : Choose the 128 Bit Hex Key option and define the 128 bit key. Enable the 128 bit key by selecting it and typing the key characters in the allotted space s. If you have opted not to use a Passphrase, you can define the keys here by typing in 26 hexadecimal digits. Hexadecimal digits[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 27 MAC Access Control For added security you can opt to use Access Control based on MAC address. This feature lets you create a list of MAC addresses that are allowe d or denied association with the Router through the wireless interface. When it is enabled, the access point is instructed to forward pac[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 28 Layer 2 Filtering The Layer 2 Filter function of the Router can be configured to drop a number of packets types as they are encountered on either interface. This is especially useful is the Router is configured to operate as a simple bridge. The packet types that can be filtered are the following: ?[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 29 Proxy DNS Settings You may use the Router to provide DNS services for work stations on your LAN. To configure on - board DNS, click on the Proxy DNS button. Figure 4 - 6 . Proxy DNS Menu The Proxy DNS Menu presents the following user defined parameters: Proxy DNS Choose enabled or disabled from the [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 30 DHCP Configuration Us e the DHCP Configuration on LAN menu to configure the Router to act as a DHCP server for the LAN. Figure 4 - 7 . DHCP Configuration Menu Configure LAN DHCP services by defining the following parameters: Start IP Address Type in the base address for the IP pool of unassigned IP [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 31 NAT Configuration Network Address Translation (NAT ) is a routing protocol that allows your network to become a private network that is isolate d from, yet connected to the Internet. It does this by changing the IP address of packets from a global IP address usable on the Internet to a local IP addr[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 32 DMZ IP Address NAT may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games. For these applications, a NAT bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP address is a “v isible” address and does not benefit from the full protection of[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 33 IP Masquerade Timer The IP Masquerade Timer is used to control how frequently the IP Masquerade table is updated. T he IP Masquerade table is used to map the internal LAN IP addresses to the external WAN global IP address used for your account. If you are familiar with Ethernet switching, you can th[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 34 Port Redirection Figure 4 - 11 . Port Redirection Menu The Port Redirection feature of the Router is used in conjunction with NAT or IP Masquerading to improve security and efficiency. Port redirection can be used to direct potentially hazardo us packets to a proxy server outside your firewall. For [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 35 Port redirection is universally enabled or disabled for the Router with the Port Redirection State drop - down menu. The Existing Entry number tells you how many sets currently are configured. The Valid Entry number tells you the number of sets that are active. Index to Set When adding a new set, ch[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 36 Static Route Configuration Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway. The Existing Entry number tells you how many [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 37 Advanced Filter & Firewall One of the most important elements of any network security implementation is the firewall. Packet filtering is a basic firewall security measure and should be used on any network that is exposed to security risk. A packet filter system examines data packets and scrutin[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 38 Define these variables for each filter rule: S ELECT INDEX TO SET When adding a new rule, choose the Not selected option from the drop - down menu first. This will automatically assign the next available index number to the new rule. If you are deleting or modifying an existing rule, select it and c[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 39 RIP Use the RIP menu to enable RIP version 1, version 2 or both for any interface. You can further specify whether to enable RIP p ackets to be sent or accepted. RIP is disabled by default on all interfaces (sending and accepting RIP packets). Figure 4 - 14 . RIP Menu Select the Interface to configu[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 40 Date & Time Settings The Router can use Network Time Protocol (NTP) to set system time and date accurately using a public or private NTP server. The function may be disabled if highly accurate time recording is not a priority. Figure 4 - 15 . Date & Time Configuration If you wish to use NTP [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 41 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a feature that facilitates networkin g for a variety of devices and systems. UPnP allows enabled systems to be networked more easily. This feature is enabled by default. You can disable it in the UPnP Configuration menu by selecting disabled and clicking the OK[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 42 System Maintenance The Mainatenance folder in the web mananger contains links to menus used for sytem maintenance functions including firmware upgarde and username/password configuration. ATM Loopback Test ATM loopback tests are used to verify connectivity and path integrity along a specified ATM ci[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 43 System Username and Password Use this screen to change the username and password used to access the Web Manager. The Web Manager can be accessed remotely from outside the LAN when it is functioning in router mode using the Remote Administration Access menu (described in a la ter section). Figure 4 -[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 44 Factory Reset The DSL - 504 can be reset to the default configuration for all setting s using the Factory Reset option. This will also change the both the LAN and WAN IP address of the device, so these will need to be reconfigured accordingly. Figure 4 - 20 . Factory Reset Screen To perform a factor[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 45 Configuration File Maintenance Use the Configuration File Maintenance store current settings to a file on your computer or to load previously save d configuration files on the device. Figure 4 - 22 . Configuration Maintenance Screen To save the current settings to a configuration file on your comput[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 46 ADSL Line Setting If your ADSL connection is disconnected or the connection is fault y, you can try to reconnect using the ADSL Line Setting menu. The ADSL/Link LED Indicator will light green if you have a viable ADSL link. You can also look at the Summary statistics and Line Condition windows to di[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 47 Summary Use the summary windows to monitor Router performance and troubleshoot the device. System Summary The main summary page displays key information about the WAN connection and various Router functions. Figure 4 - 25 . System Summary See the Summary description on the following page.[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 48 IP Address Router LAN IP Address Subnet Mask Subnet Mask on LAN IP Address Configuration MAC Address Fixed Hardware ID of Router Login User Name User name used for PPP login PPP Login Information Authentication Method used for PP P authentication IP Address WAN IP address used for account WAN (PPP) [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 49 DHCP Allocation Table The DHCP Allocation Table p rovides a summary of current IP setting allocation for the network. Figure 4 - 26 . DHCP Allocation Table Information listed in the DHCP Allocation Table includes the following: Index Index reference number for entry. MAC Addr ess MAC address of comp[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 50 Runtime Routing Table The Runtime Routing Table provides a summary of dynamic and s tatic routing information for both the LAN and WAN interface. Figure 4 - 28 . Runtime Routing Table Information listed in the Runtime Routing Table includes the following: IP Address IP address of network, subnet or [...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 51 Figure 4 - 30 . Line Condition Use the Clear button to start a fresh session. Check the Auto - Refresh box to automatically refresh the screen. Carrier Chart ADSL State Disconnected - ADSL connection failure Idle - valid conn ection currently not active Active - valid connection that currently trans[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 52 Figure 4 - 31 . Carrier Chart This chart can be used to gauge signal quality for the entire upstream (lower portion) and downstream (upper portion) range of discrete modular tones. The example above displays normal signal functio n for the full range of frequencies.[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 53 A Technical Specifications GENERAL STANDARDS: • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) • ITU G.994.1 (G.Hs) • ITU - T Rec. I.361 • ITU - T Rec. I.610 • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.1d • RFC 791 (IP Routing) • RFC 792 (UDP) • R FC 826 (ARP) • RFC 1058 (RIP 1) • RF[...]

DSL - 604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 54 Physical and Environmental DC inputs : Power Adapter: Input: 100V AC 50 - 60Hz 24W Output: 7.5V DC 1.5 A Power Consumption : 12 Watts (max) Operating Temperature : 0° to 40° C (32° - 104° F) Humidity : 5 to 95% (non - condensing) Dimensions : 234 .0 mm x 162.0 mm x 35.0 mm Weight : 500 grams EMI[...]

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