D-Link DSL-500B User manual

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Preface
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is rmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 6
Package Contents ................................................... 6
System Requirements ............................................. 7
Features .................................................................. 8
Hardware Overview ................................................... 10
Rear Panel (Connections) ..................................... 10
Front Panel (LED Indicators) .................................11
Installation ..................................................................12
Overview ................................................................12
Installation Notes ...................................................12
Information Required from ADSL Service
Provider ........................................................... 14
Information You Will Need About the DSL-
500B ................................................................ 16
Information You Will Need About Your LAN or
Computer ......................................................... 17
Device Installation ............................................18
Power on ..........................................................18
Factory Reset .................................................. 19
Network Connections .......................................20
Web Conguration .................................................... 21
Introduction to Web Conguration .........................21
Quick Setup ...........................................................22
DSL Router Device Information .............................39
Summary of Device Information ...................... 39
WAN Interface Information .............................. 40
Statistics - LAN ................................................40
Statistics - WAN ............................................... 40
Statistics - ATM ................................................40
Statistics - ADSL .............................................. 41
Route Table Information ..................................42
ARP Table Information .................................... 42
Advanced Setup .................................................... 43
WAN Conguration .......................................... 43
LAN Conguration ........................................... 45
NAT ..................................................................46
Security ............................................................ 55
Quality of Service .............................................60
Routing ............................................................ 69
DNS .................................................................71
DSL .................................................................. 72
Diagnostics ............................................................73
Management ..........................................................73
Settings ............................................................ 73
System Log ...................................................... 74
System Agent .................................................. 75
TR-069 Client ...................................................76
Internet Time ....................................................76
Access Control .................................................77
Update Software .............................................. 78
Save/Reboot .................................................... 78
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Appendix A - Troubleshooting ................................. 79
Troubleshooting .....................................................79
Appendix B - Networking Basics ............................. 82
Check Your IP Address ................................... 82
Statically Assign An IP Address .......................83
Appendix C - Technical Specications ................... 84
Technical Specications ........................................84
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Product OverviewProduct Overview
Warning: The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Twisted-Pair Cable
(for ADSL)
DSL-500B
ADSL Router
Power Adapter
Straight-Through CAT5
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with User Manual
Package Contents
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Product Overview
System Requirements
ADSL Internet Service
Computer With:
200MHz Processor
64MB Memory
CD-ROM Drive
Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol installed
Internet Explorer v6 or later, FireFox v1.5
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
D-LINK Click'n Connect Utility
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Product Overview
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security
The DSL-500B ADSL Router supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol), CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol), and MS-CHAP for Point-to-Point Protocol connections.
DHCP Support
Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP settings to each host on your
network. This eliminates the need to recongure every host whenever changes in network topology occur.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
For small ofce environments, the DSL-500B allows multiple users on LAN to access the Internet concurrently
through a single Internet account. This provides Internet access to everyone in the ofce for the price of a single
user. NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP
address. NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection.
TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
The DSL-500B supports TCP/IP protocol, the standard language used for Internet access. It is compatible with
access servers manufactured by major vendors.
RIP-1/RIP-2 (Routing Information Protocol)
The DSL-500B supports both RIP-1 and RIP-2 exchanges with other routers. Using both versions lets the Router to
communicate with all RIP enabled devices.
Static Routing
This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and
never “age out”. If you wish to dene a specic route that will always be used for data trafc from your LAN to a
specic destination within your LAN (for example to another router or a server) or outside your network (to an ISP
dened default gateway for instance).
Features
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Product Overview
Default Routing
This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the destination address is unknown.
This is particularly useful when/if the Router functions as the sole connection to the Internet.
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
The DSL-500B supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483), IP over ATM (RFC1577), and PPP over
ATM (RFC 2364).
Precise ATM Trafc Shaping
Trafc shaping is a method of controlling the ow rate of ATM data cells. This function helps to establish the Quality
of Service for ATM data transfer.
G.hs (Auto-handshake)
This allows the Router to automatically choose either the G.lite or G.dmt ADSL connection standards.
High Performance
The Router provides up to 8 Mbps downstream bit rate using the G.dmt standard.
Full Network Management
The DSL-500B incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for web-based management
and text-based network management.
Telnet Connection
Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router’s management software remotely.
Easy Installation
The DSL-500B uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy
set up. Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router.
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Hardware OverviewHardware Overview
Rear Panel (Connections)
ADSL Port
Use the ADSL cable to connect
to a compatible telephone line
(RJ-11 port).
Power Button
Push to power-on the Router.
Push again to power-off the
Router.
Reset Button
To manually reset, depress
button with the power on for
about ve to seven seconds.
LAN Port
Use the Ethernet ports to connect
the Router to a computer or an
Ethernet LAN.
Power Outlet
Use the included adapter
to connect the Router to a
power source.
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Hardware Overview
LED Color Status Description
Power
Green
Off Power not supplied.
On Power is supplied.
Red On During power on self-test, or software update
LAN
Green
Off No LAN link.
Blink Data is being transmitted through the LAN interface.
On LAN link is established and active.
DSL
Green
Off DSL line is disconnected.
Blink DSL line is initializing.
On DSL line is connected.
Internet
Green
Off The device is running under Bridge mode, a DSL connection is not present, or the power is off.
Blink DSL trafc is owing.
On The device is connected, and has an IP.
Red On The device attempted to connect, but failed.
Front Panel (LED Indicators)
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InstallationInstallation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the ADSL Router is very important. Do not
place the Router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Place the ADSL Router in a
location where it can be easily connected to Ethernet devices, the telephone line as well as to a power source.
Overview
Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router.
Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.
In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will
be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (Username and Password) is required. For
others, various parameters that control and dene the Internet connection will be required. You can print out the
two pages below and use the tables to list this information. This way you have a hard copy of all the information
needed to setup the Router. If it is necessary to recongure the device, all the necessary information can be easily
accessed. Be sure to keep this information safe and private.
Low Pass Filters
Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a ltering
mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference. A low pass lter device can be installed for each
telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. These lters are easy to install passive devices that connect to
the ADSL device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for more information
about the use of low pass lters with your installation.
Operating Systems
The DSL-500B uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web conguration manager
may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
Installation Notes
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Web Browser
Any common web browser can be used to congure the Router using the web conguration management software.
The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera, Microsoft Internet
Explorer® version 6.0, Netscape Navigator® version 6.2.3, or later versions. The web browser must have JavaScript
enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other
software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running on your computer.
Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)
Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router. This
connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet
port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. Likewise, most fully
assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment. If your computer does
not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router. If you must
install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter.
Additional Software
It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet.
Additional software must be installed if you are using the device as a simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the
information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device,
not in the Router itself.
If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection, the information needed to establish and
maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router. In this case, it is not necessary to install software on
your computer. It may, however, be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information
used to identify and verify the connection.
All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings
must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device
such as a router or similar rewall hardware. The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network
service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or network conguration that
may be required.
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Username
This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider’s network. Your ADSL service provider uses this
to identify your account.
Password
This is the Password used, in conjunction with the Username above, to log on to your ADSL service provider’s
network. This is used to verify the identity of your account.
WAN Setting / Connection Type
These settings describe the method your ADSL service provider uses to transport data between the Internet and
your computer. Most users will use the default settings. You may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting
and Connection Type conguration (Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis):
PPPoE/PPoA (PPPoE LLC, PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC-Mux)
Dynamic IP Address (1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux)
Static IP Address (1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, 1483 Routed IP LLC (IPoA) or 1483 Routed
IP VC-Mux)
Bridge Mode (1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux)
Modulation Type
ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies.
Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for their service. The default DSL modulation (Auto
Synch-Up) used for the Router automatically detects all types of ADSL, ADSL2, and ADSL2+ modulation.
Security Protocol
This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to
their network. Your Router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols.
Information Required
from ADSL Service Provider
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VPI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Path Identier (VPI) is used in conjunction with
the Virtual Channel Identier (VCI) to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider’s network and your
computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to congure the VPI and
VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the
WAN Settings window of the web management interface.
VCI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Channel Identier (VCI) used in conjunction with
the VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are
setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to congure the VPI and VCI as instructed by
your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window
of the web management interface.
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Username
This is the Username needed to access the Router’s management interface. When you attempt to connect to the
device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username. The default Username for the Router is
admin. This name cannot be changed.
Password
This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the Router’s management interface. The
default Password is admin. For security purposes, ensure to change this password.
LAN IP Addresses for the DSL-500B
This is the IP address you will enter into the Address eld of your web browser to access the Router’s congu-
ration graphical user interface (GUI) using a web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.254.254. This may be
changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires. This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP
service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled.
LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-500B
This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-500B, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. This can be changed later.
Information You Will Need About the DSL-500B
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Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)
If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-500B to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable.
You can also use the Ethernet port on the DSL-500B to connect to other computer or Ethernet device.
DHCP Client Status
Your DSL-500B ADSL Router is congured to be a DHCP server, by default. This means that it can assign an IP
address, subnet mask, and a default gateway address to computers on your LAN. The default range of IP addresses
the DSL-500B will assign are from 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253. Your computer (or computers) needs to be
congured to obtain an IP address automatically (that is, they must be congured as DHCP clients.)
It is recommended that you collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have
to re-congure your ADSL connection in the future.
Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and congure your DSL-500B ADSL Router.
Information You Will Need About Your LAN or Computer
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The DSL-500B maintains two separate interfaces: ADSL (WAN) and an Ethernet (LAN). Place the Router in a
location where it can be easily connected to Ethernet devices, the telephone line, and a power source.
The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front of
the device, should you ever need to view them for troubleshooting.
Power On
The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device.
Connect the power adapter to the 1. Power receptacle (12V DC, 1A) on the rear panel of the Router and plug the
other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip.
Push the 2. On/Off button on the rear panel of the Router to turn the power on.
The 3. Power LED on the front panel will turn bright green to indicate the device is powered on.
If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device, check the 4. LAN LED indicator to make sure the connection
is valid. The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is
properly congured, the ADSL LED will light up after several seconds. If this is your rst time installing the device,
some settings may need to be changed before the ADSL Router can establish a connection.
Device Installation
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Factory Reset
The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings through the following actions.
Press and hold the reset button while the device is powered off using a paper clip or similar object. 1.
Turn on the power and the router will restart. Observe the 2. Power LED to verify.
Wait for 5~8 seconds and then release the reset button. 3.
The device settings will be restored to the factory default IP address 4. 192.168.254.254 and the subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. The default username and password is admin and admin.
Note: A factory reset will erase the current conguration settings and reset them to the default settings.
After restarting your DSL-500B ADSL Router, log in to the router’s web-based interface and use the Setup Wizard
to congure the basic settings.
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Connect ADSL Line
Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end
of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the
RJ-11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass lter device, follow the instructions included with the device or given
to you by your service provider. The ADSL connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet.
It is the physical link to the service provider’s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet.
Connect Router to Ethernet
The Router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port
on the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at
a speed of 10/100 Mbps only. When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at
speeds higher than 10Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the connecting port.
Use standard twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 port on the Router is a crossover port (MDI-X).
Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection. When
connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight-through cable. You should use a crossover
cable when connecting the Router to a normal (MDI-X) port on a switch or hub. Use a normal straight-through cable
when connecting it to an uplink (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply
to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100
meters.
Connect Hub or Switch to Router
Connect the Router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable. If you wish
to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device, connect to any of the other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x,
etc.) with a crossover cable.
Connect Computer to Router
You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the
Ethernet cable provided.
Network Connections
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