D-Link DSL-2740B manual

Table of Content D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 1[...]

Table of Content D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 2 Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................4 Package Contents .........................................................4 System Requirements ................................................... 4 Introduction .........................................[...]

Table of Content D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 3 Wireless Basics .............................................................. 64 Networking Basics .......................................................... 68 Check your IP address ................................................ 68 Statically Assign an IP address ..................................[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 4 Product Overview Package Contents • DSL-2740B Wireless ADSL Router • 3 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and S p ecial Offers • One twisted-pair telephone c able used for ADSL connection • One straight-thr ough Ethernet cable ?[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 5 11 Introduction HIGH-SPEED ADSL2/2+ INTERNE T CONNECTION Latest ADSL2/2+ st andards provide Internet transmi ssion of up to 24Mbps downstream, 1Mbp s upstream. HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRELESS Embedded latest draft 802.1 1n technology for high-speed wireless connection, complete comp atibility wi[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 6 Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DSL-2740B provides up to 270Mbps* wireless co nnection with other 802.1 1n wireless clients. This capability allows users to particip ate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time au dio. • Comp ati[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 7 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 ports Use the Ethernet ports to connect the Router to y our Ethernet LAN or Ethernet device[...]

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 8 Hardware Overview LEDs Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is powered off this remains dark. WLAN Steady green light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking green light indicates activity on the WLAN interface DSL Steady green light indicates a va[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 9 Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placem ent of the router is very important. 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 prerequisite[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 10 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 contr[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 11 802.1 1 Wireless LAN Configuration All the 802.1 1 wireless LAN settings may be configured on a single p age using the w eb-based manager . For basic wireless communi cation you need to decide what channel to use and what SSID to assign. These tw o settings must be the same fo r any wireless [...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 12 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. It is commonly in the form  user@isp.co.uk. Y our ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account. Password This is the Password used[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 13 VPI 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 fo[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 14 Information you will need about DSL-2740B Username This is the Username needed access the Router ’s management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web b rowser you will be prompted to enter this Username. The default Username for the Router is “ admin.” The us[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 15 Information you will need about your LAN or computer : Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2740B to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. Y ou can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2740B to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices. DHCP C[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 16 Wireless Installation Considerations DSL-2740B lets you access your network using a wireless connecti on from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your w ireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the w[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 17 Device Installation The DSL-2740B Wireless ADSL Router maintain s three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (W AN) connection. Carefully consider the Router ’s location suitable fo r connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devic es. Y ou must have a[...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 18 Factory Reset Button The Router may be reset to the original fa ctory 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 whil e the device is powered off. 2. Turn on the power. 3. Wait for 5~8 [...]

Section 2 - Installation D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 19 Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ether net hub or switch with a straight-through cable as shown in this diagram. 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, 2[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 20 Configuration This section will show you how to conf igure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based co nfiguration utility . Web-based Configuration Utility Connect to the Router T o configure the W AN connection us ed by the Router it is first necessary to co mmunicate with the[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 21 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 the Rout er including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup. WIZARD ADSL SETUP Click on the Setup Wizard bu[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 22 STEP 1: CHANGE YOUR DSL-2740B PASSWORD The default password is " admin ", in order to secure your network, please modify the password. Note: Conf irm Password must be same as " New Password ". Of course, you can click on the Skip to ignore the step. STEP 2: SELECT INTER[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 23 STEP 2: SELECT INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Select the appropriate Internet c onnection type based on the information provided to you by your ISP. Click on the Next button to go to the next Setup Wizard window . Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connection Type in the Username and Passw[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 24 Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connection Please enter the appropriate information below as provided by your ISP. The Auto PVC Scan feature will not work in al l cases so please enter the VPI/VCI numbers if provi ded by the ISP. Maybe, you have to input your PC MAC address[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 25 STEP 3: RESTART Click Back to review or modify settings. Click on Rest art to apply current settings and reboot the DSL-2740B router . If your Internet connection does not work after the router rest arts, you can try the Setup Wiza rd again with alternative settings or use Manual Se tup in[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 26 ADSL SETUP T o access the ADSL SETUP (W AN) settings wind ow , click on the ADSL Setup button in the SETUP directory and select the Manual Setup to configure the MANUAL ADSL interface in this p age: ADSL SETUP Check the Manual Setup item and configure the below messages as in WIZARD . Clic[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 27 When the router is connected to the Internet, the Internet Online graphical icon will be alit in colour. If it is in dark and you are having problems browsing web pages, then there may be a problem with your internet settings and you will need to revert to step 2. Click on the Disconnect b[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 28 WIRELESS Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link router . Please not e that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wir eless clients and PC . T o access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings window , click on the Wireless Setup button in t[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 29 WIRELESS SECURITY WIZARD Click on the Security My Wireless Network button to enter the SECURE MY WIRELESS NETWORK window . SECURE MY WIRELESS NETWORK Input the SSID . Select the Wireless Channel . Select the Encryption type. WP A-PSK is more secure than WEP 64 bit . Click on the Apply Sett[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 30 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE - WEP WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy . WEP encrypts the dat a portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. The router offers 64 or 128 bit encry ption with four ke[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 31 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE – WP A - Personal WP A-PSK WP A-PSK configuration is similar to WEP . The key length is between 8 to 63 ASCII codes. WIRELESS SECURITY MODE – WP A-Enterprise 802.1x Some network-security experts now recommend that wireless networks use 802.1X security measures to[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 32 LAN SETUP 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 orde[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 33 ADD DHCP RESERV A TION (OPTIONAL) Select the DHCP Reservation Enable can let you reserve the IP Address for the designate PC with the configured MAC Address . The Computer Name can help you recognize the PC with the MAC Address , such as “Father ’s Laptop”. Clicking on the Copy Y our[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 34 TIME The TIME configuration option a llows you to configure, update, and maintain the corre ct time on the internal system clock. From this se ction you can set the time zone that you are in and set the NTP (Network T ime Protocol) Server . Daylight Saving can also be configured to automat[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 35 P ARENT AL CONTROL The P ARENT CONTROL provides two useful tools fo r restricting Internet access. Block Websites allows you to quickly creat e a list of all web sites that you wish to stop users from accessing. Time Restrictions allows you to control when client s or PC s connected to Rou[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 36 LOGOUT The LOGOUT page enables you you to logout of your r outer configuration and close the browser . T o access the LOGOUT setting window , click on the Logout button in the SETUP directory LOGOUT Click on the Logout button to logout of the router configuration settings and close the bro[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 37 ADVANCED This chapter include the more advanced featur es used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to man age the router , view status and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting. PORT FOR W ARDING Use the PORT FORW ARDING windo[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 38 APPLICA TION RULES Some applications require that specific ports in the Router's firewall be opened for access by the remote parties. Application rules dynamically ope n up the Firewall port s when an applic ation on t he LAN initiates a TCP/UDP connection to a remote p arty using the[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 39 QoS SETUP QoS or Quality of service allows your Router to help prioritise the data p acket flow in your router and network. This is very i mport ant for time sensitive applications such as V oIP w here it may help prevent dropped calls. Large am ount s of non-critical data can be scaled s [...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 40 WIRELESS QOS RULES CONFIGURA TION Enter the Name and Priority (1~255) of the rule. S pecify traffic classification rules. The classification can be defined in the following parameters: Protocol , Source/Destinat ion IP Range , and Source/Destination Port Range . Click on the Add/Apply butt[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 41 OUTBOUND IP FIL TER By default, all outgoing IP traf fic from the LAN is allowed. The Outbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to block ou tgoing IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one conditi on below . All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 42 INBOUND IP FIL TER By default, all incoming IP traf fic that does not originate from the internal network is blocked when the firewall is enabled. Normal outgoing Internet requests created by web browsing, email and other sof tware you run will work as usual as the request s originate from[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 43 DNS SETUP The Router can be configured to relay DNS se ttings from your ISP or another available service to workst ations on your LAN. When using DNS relay , the Router will accept DNS requests from host s on the LAN and fo rward them to the ISP’s, or al ternative DNS servers. DN S relay[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 44 DNS SERVER CONFIGURA TION If you are using the Router for DHCP service on the LAN and are using DNS servers on the ISP’ s network, check Obt ain DNS server address automatically box. If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP , enter these IP addresses in the avai lable entry fiel[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 45 FIREW ALL & DMZ The Firewall & DMZ window allows the Router to enforce spec ific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of att acks. There are two general types of protection (D oS, Port Scan) that can be enabled on the Rout er , as well as filtering f[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 46 DMZ SETTING Check the Enable DMZ box and type the IP Address of the server or device on your LAN in the DMZ Host IP Address box. APPLICA TION LEVEL GA TEW A Y (ALG) CONFIGURA TION Check the relevant ALG options as required. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings .[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 47 ADV ANCED ADSL The ADV ANCE D ADSL settings allow you to choose which ADSL modul ation settings your modem router will support. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings unless directed to do so by your ISP . T o access the ADV ANCED ADSL setting window , click on the Advanced ADSL[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 48 ADVANCED WIRELESS These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their 802.1 1g wirele ss radio from the standard setting. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from the factory default. Incorrect settings may impair the performance of your wireless radio. The [...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 49 ADVANCED LAN The ADV ANCE D LAN options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from factory default. Changing these settings may affe ct the behavior of your network. UPnP is used for much popular Audio Visual software. It allo[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 50 REMOTE MANAGEMENT This section allows you to enable/disable re mote access to the router fr om the Internet. Remote access control allows you to co nfigure access via specific services. Most users will not need to change any of these settings. T o access the REMOTE MANAGEMENT setting windo[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 51 MAINTENANCE Click on the MAINTENANCE tab to reveal the window buttons for various f unctions located in this directory . The SET P ASSWORD wind ow is the first item in the MAINTENANCE directory . P ASSWORD The factory default password of this router is 'admin'. T o help secure yo[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 52 SA VE/REST ORE SETTINGS Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a configur ation file on your hard drive. Y ou also have the option to load configuration settings, or rest ore the factory default settings. T o access the SA VE/RESTORE SETTINGS setting windo[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 53 FIRMW ARE UPDA TE Use the FIRMW ARE UPGRADE window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configur ation settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you fi rst save the configur ation settings with the SA VE/RESTORE SETTINGS window described [...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 54 Diagnostics This page shows the result of your router ’s self diagnostic and connection test result s. The Internet connectivity status will only show PA S S if you have correctly configured your Internet c onnection and your router is currently online . T o access the DIAGNOSTICS settin[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 55 SYSTEM LOG The system log displays chronological event l og data. The event log can be read from loca l host or sent to a System Log server . The available event severity levels are: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error , Wa rning, Notice, Inf o rmational and Debugging . T o access the SYSTEM[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 56 ENABLE EMAIL NOTIFICA TION Click on the Enable EMAIL Notification check-box to enable the E-mail alarm system log. EMAIL SETTINGS Set the E-mail address messages to receive the E-mail alarm system log. EMAIL LOG WHEN FULL Click on the On Log Full check-box to let the system send the E-mail[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 57 ST A TUS Click on the ST A TUS t ab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory . The DEVICE ST A TUS window is the first item in the ST A TUS directory . Use these windows to view system information and monitor performance. DEVICE ST A TUS The Device Info [...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 58 INTERNET ST A TUS This window displays W AN information including IP address, Mask, Default Gateway , Primary/Secondary DNS Server . WIRELESS LAN This window displays authenticated wireless stations and their st atus. LAN This window displays LAN information including IP address, Mask, and[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 59 DHCP CLIENTS This page shows all the currently connec ted wireless and LAN co mputers or PCs. T o access the CONNECTED CLIENTS setting window , click on the Connect ed Client s button in the ST A T US directory . CONNECTED WIRELESS CLIENTS This window displays authenticated wireless statio[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 60 ST A TISTICS This page displays your router network and dat a transfer statistics and is help ful for D-Link technicians to assist you in iden tifying if your router is functioning properly . The information provided is primarily informative and does not af fect the function of your router[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 61 ADSL ST A TISTICS This window displays ADSL information including Link Rate, SNR, and some Error Counters.[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 62 T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur dur ing the installation and operation of the DSL-2740B. Read the fol lowing descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP . If yo u have a different operating system,[...]

Section 4 - Troubleshooting D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 63 • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to St art > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click on the Internet Options Icon. From the Security t ab, click on the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click on the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Di[...]

Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 64 Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and comp atible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. S trictly adhering to the IEEE standard, t he D-Link wireless family of products [...]

Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 65 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects comput ers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access poin[...]

Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 66 Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access t he hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaur ants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first t[...]

Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 67 communicate.[...]

Appendix B - Networking Basics D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 68 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-2740B User Manual 69 Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capabl e gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . Windows ® 2000 - From the deskt op, right-c[...]

Appendix C – Techni cal Specification D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 70 T echnical S pecifications ADSL St andards • 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) • ITU G .992.5 Annex A ADSL2 St andards • ITU G .992.3 (G .dmt.bis) Annex A • ITU G .992.4 (G .lite.bis) Annex A[...]

Appendix D –Contacting Technical Support D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual 71 Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites. If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our F AQ section on the Web Site before cont acting the Support line. We have many F AQ’s which we hope w[...]