D-Link DSL-2740B User manual

2D-Link DSL-2740B ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N 300 Router
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Information .................................................................................. 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions..................................................................... 5
Front Panel View .............................................................................................. 6
Rear Panel View................................................................................................ 7
Angle View......................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Router .................................................................................. 9
Installation Diagram ................................................................................11
Conguring Your Computer ...................................................................12
Windows®7, Vista®, Windows XP, 2000 ..................................................12
Mac.....................................................................................................................14
Log In To The Router ................................................................................15
Setup...........................................................................................................16
Setup Wizard...................................................................................................16
Congure Wireless Network......................................................................20
LAN Settings....................................................................................................21
Apply Settings.......................................................................................21
Internet Setup ................................................................................................22
ATM PVC Conguration...............................................................................23
Connection Type ...........................................................................................24
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) .........................................................................25
DNS Server Conguration..........................................................................27
Default Gateway............................................................................................28
Setup Summary (PPPoE).............................................................................29
MAC Encapsulation Routing or DHCP ...................................................30
Network Address Translation Settings (MER/DHCP) ........................31
DNS Server Conguration (MER/DHCP)................................................32
Default Gateway (MER/DHCP)..................................................................33
Setup Summary (MER/DHCP) ...................................................................34
Bridging ............................................................................................................35
Setup Summary (Bridging) ........................................................................36
Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................37
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard................................................38
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ........................................................................39
Manual Wireless Setup ................................................................................40
Local Network.................................................................................................42
Time and Date................................................................................................43
Advanced Wireless ...................................................................................44
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................45
MAC Filter.........................................................................................................46
Wireless Bridge...............................................................................................47
Wireless QoS....................................................................................................48
Port Forwarding ............................................................................................49
Port Triggering ...............................................................................................51
DMZ Host .........................................................................................................52
Parental Control.............................................................................................53
Block MAC Address..............................................................................54
Filtering Options............................................................................................55
Incoming IP Filtering Setup..............................................................56

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Outgoing IP Filtering Setup..............................................................57
Bridge Filtering Setup.........................................................................58
Firewall..............................................................................................................59
DNS.....................................................................................................................60
Dynamic DNS..................................................................................................61
Network Tools.................................................................................................62
Port Mapping.........................................................................................63
IGMP..........................................................................................................64
Quality of Service .................................................................................65
ADSL Setting..........................................................................................66
SNMP ........................................................................................................67
UPnP .........................................................................................................68
TR-069 ......................................................................................................69
Routing .............................................................................................................70
Static Route ............................................................................................70
Default Gateway...................................................................................71
RIP..............................................................................................................72
Schedules...................................................................................................73
Maintenance..............................................................................................74
System...............................................................................................................74
Firmware Update...........................................................................................75
Access Control................................................................................................76
Account Password ...............................................................................76
Services....................................................................................................77
IP Address ...............................................................................................78
Diagnostics......................................................................................................79
System Log ......................................................................................................80
Logout...............................................................................................................81
Status ..........................................................................................................82
Device Info.......................................................................................................82
Wireless Clients ..............................................................................................83
DHCP Clients...................................................................................................84
Logs....................................................................................................................85
Statistics............................................................................................................86
Route Info.........................................................................................................87
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................88
Networking Basics....................................................................................90
Check your IP address..................................................................................90
Statically Assign an IP address..................................................................91
Contacting Technical Support................................................................92
Warranty.....................................................................................................93
Registration ...............................................................................................97

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Section 1 - General Information
General Information
The D-Link DSL-2740B is an ADSL2+ router oering the convenience of 4 LAN ports for additional computers. This user manual provides you with
a simple and easy-to-understand format to install and congure your router.
Package Contents
ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N 300 Router
12VDC, 1A DC CEC-compliant switching power adapter
RJ-11 telephone cable
RJ-45 Ethernet cable
Installation CD-ROM
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Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DSL-2740B will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.

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Section 1 - General Information
Important Safety Instructions
• Placeyourrouteronaatsurfaceclosetothecablesinalocationwithsucientventilation.
• Topreventoverheating,donotobstructtheventilationopeningsofthisequipment.
• Plugthisequipmentintoasurgeprotectortoreducetheriskofdamagefrompowersurgesandlightningstrikes.
• Operatethisequipmentonlyfromanelectricaloutletwiththecorrectpowersourceasindicatedontheadapter.
• Donotopenthecoverofthisequipment.Openingthecoverwillvoidanywarrantiesontheequipment.
• Unplugequipmentrstbeforecleaning.Adampclothcanbeusedtocleantheequipment.Donotuseliquid/aerosolcleanersor
magnetic/static cleaning devices.
• Toreducetheriskofre,useonlyNo.26AWG(oralargerdiameter/smallerAWG)RJ-11telephonecable.

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Section 1 - General Information
Front Panel View
1Power LED • A solid green light indicates the unit is powered on.
• A red light indicates a malfunction.
2LAN LEDs •A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports
1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.
3Wireless LED •Asolidgreenlightindicatesthewirelessfunctionisoperatingcorrectly.A
ashinggreenlightindicateswirelesstracispassingthroughtherouter.
4DSL LED
• A solid light indicates the DSL is synchronized.
• AashingLEDindicatesthemodemisattemptingtosynchronizewiththeDSL
provider.
5Internet LED
•A solid green light indicates that the modem has an IP address and is connected
to the Internet.
• A red light indicates that the modem does not have an IP address or authentication
has failed.
• No light indicates that an ADSL connection is not present or the modem is in
bridge mode.
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Section 1 - General Information
Rear Panel View
1 2 3 4 5 6
1DSL Line • Connecttoanactivetelephoneline(RJ-11).
2LAN Ports (1-4) • Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
3Wireless ON/OFF • Pressing this button to turn the Wireless feature on or o.
4Reset •
Pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds restores the modem to its original factory
default settings.
5ON/OFF • Press this button to turn the unit on or o.
6Power Receptor • Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Section 1 - General Information
Angle View
1WPS Button • Pressthisbuttontoaddyourdevicetoanexistingnetworkortocreateanew
network.
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Section 2 - Installing The Router
Installing the Router
Connect the ADSL and Telephone Lines
• ConnectanRJ-11cablebetweenthewallphonejackandtheADSL port on the rear panel of the router.
Connect the PC to the Router
• TousetheEthernetconnection,connecttheEthernetcablefromthecomputerdirectlytotherouter.Connectoneendofthe
Ethernet cable to the port labeled LAN on the back of the router and attach the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer.
• IfyourLANhasmorethanonecomputer,youcanattachoneendofanEthernetcabletoahuboraswitchandtheothertothe
Ethernet port (labeled LAN) on the router. Note that either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The router
automaticallyrecognizesthetypeofconnectionthatisrequired.

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Section 2 - Installing The Router
Connect the Power Adapter
• Completetheprocessbyconnectingthesupplied12VAC,1ApoweradaptertothePOWERconnectoronthebackofthedevice
and plug the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Then turn on and boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hubs or
switches, and any computers connected to them.

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Section 3 - Installation Diagram
Installation Diagram
1 2 LAN 3 4
ON/OFF
RESET
WIRELESS
ON/OFF
12V- - - 1A
DSL
DSL-2740B Router
Desktop Computer

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Section 4 - Conguring Your Computer
Prior to accessing the router through the LAN port, note the following necessary congurations:
• YourPC’sTCP/IPaddress:192.168.1.x(where“x”isanynumberbetween2and254)
• Therouter’sdefaultIPaddress:192.168.1.1
• Subnetmask:255.255.255.0
Below are the procedures for conguring your computer. Follow the instructions for the operating system that you are using.
Conguring Your Computer
Windows®7, Vista®, Windows XP, 2000
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.
Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

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Section 4 - Conguring Your Computer
Step 4
IntheInternetProtocol(TCP/IP)Propertiesdialogbox,clickontheradiobuttonslabeledObtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.

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Section 4 - Conguring Your Computer
Mac
These are instructions for conguring your Mac OS X operating system
1. In the Mac OS X Dock, click on the System Preferences icon.
2. Under Internet & Network, click Network. In the Show menu, select Built-in Ethernet or Ethernet (Depending on your Mac OS version.)
3. Click the TCP/IP tab.
4. In the Congure menu, select Using DHCP.
5. Click Apply Now and Save if your computer prompts you to save changes.

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Section 5 - Log In To The Router
Log In To The Router
Thissectionwillexplainhowtologintoyourrouterusingthefollowingsteps:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the URL http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and press Enter.
A login screen like the one below will be displayed after you connect to the user interface.
3. Enter your user name and password, and then click OK to display the user interface.
Note: Use admin/admin as default for username and
password.
•Theadminaccountcanperformallfunctions
(username / password: admin / admin).
Note: Passwords can be changed at any time.
Note: This manual has been prepared using the admin user name.

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Section 6 - Setup
Setup
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration utility. Please prepare your DSL
account information provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Setup Wizard
Toquicklycongureyourrouter,clickSetup Wizard.

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Section 6 - Setup
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and click Next to continue or click Skip to keep
your current password.

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Section 6 - Setup
In this section you may congure, update, and maintain the correct time
for the internal system clock. Set the time zone that you are in and set
the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server. Select the time zone from the
drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.

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Section 6 - Setup
Select your Country and Internet Service provider from the drop-down
menus.IfyourCountry or ISP isnotonthelist,please select“others”.
Refer to your DSL account information and select the proper Protocol and
ConnectionType.Next,enteryourISPassignedVPIandVCIsettings.
Alternatively,youmaychecktheboxlabeledEnableDSLAuto-Scan.Click
Next to continue.
Tologoutoftherouter’suserinterfaceatanytimeduringthesetup,click
on the Logout button. A conrmation screen will appear conrming that
you really want to log out.

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Section 6 - Setup
Congure Wireless Network
If youwould like tomake wirelessavailable,thisbox must be
checked.ToDisablewireless,uncheckthisbox.
Choose Invisible if you would like to hide any access point for
your router so a station cannot obtain the SSID through passive
scanning.
Give your wireless network a name. For security reasons it is
recommended to change the pre-congured network name.
It is suggested to use WPA2-PSK for the highest level of wireless
security.
Enable Your
Wireless Network:
Visibility Status:
Wireless Network
Name (SSID):
Security Level: