D-Link DSL-2540U User manual

User Manual
DSL-2540U
ADSL/Ethernet Router with Built-in Switch
July 2012

DSL-2540U ADSL/Ethernet Router with Built-in Switch
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction..........................................4
Contents and Audience.......................................................4
Conventions.................................................................4
Document Structure..........................................................4
Chapter 2. Overview..............................................5
General Information.........................................................5
Specifications..............................................................
Product Appearance..........................................................9
Front Panel...............................................................9
Back Panel...............................................................10
Delivery Package...........................................................11
Safety Instructions........................................................11
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................12
Before You Begin...........................................................12
Connecting to PC...........................................................13
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................13
Obtaining IP Address A tomatically in OS Windows XP......................13
Obtaining IP Address A tomatically in OS Windows 7.......................16
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................21
Saving and Restoring Settings..............................................24
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface..................25
Wizards....................................................................25
Internet Set p Wizard....................................................25
PPPoE or PPPoA Connection..............................................26
IPoA or Static IP Connection...........................................30
Dynamic IP Connection..................................................33
Bridge Connection......................................................36
Site Set p Wizard........................................................38
Status.....................................................................39
Network Statistics.......................................................39
DSL Stat s...............................................................40
WAN Stat s...............................................................41
DHCP.....................................................................42
Ro ting Table............................................................43
LAN Clients..............................................................44
Net........................................................................45
WAN......................................................................45
Creating ADSL WAN Connection...........................................46
Creating Ethernet WAN Connection....................................... 2
LAN......................................................................56
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Advanced...................................................................58
UPnP.....................................................................58
Interface Gro ping.......................................................59
DDNS.....................................................................61
DNS......................................................................62
Ro ting..................................................................63
ADSL.....................................................................65
Remote Access............................................................66
Firewall................................................................... 8
IP Filters...............................................................68
Virt al Servers..........................................................71
DMZ......................................................................73
Application R les........................................................74
MAC Filter...............................................................76
Control....................................................................78
URL Filter...............................................................78
System.....................................................................80
Administrator Password...................................................80
Config ration............................................................81
System Log...............................................................82
Firmware Upgrade.........................................................84
NTP Client...............................................................85
Chapter 5. Abbreviations and Acronyms...........................8
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CHA TER 1. INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DSL-2540U and explains how to configure and operate it
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts, who create an in-home
local area network, and system administrators, who install and configure networks in offices
Conventions
Example Description
text The body text of the manual
Before You Begin A reference to a chapter or section of this manual
“Quick Installation Guide” A reference to a document
Change A name of a menu, menu item, control (field, checkbox, drop-
down list, button, etc )
192.1 8.1.1 Data that you should enter in the specified field
!Information An important note
Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features and describes its
appearance and the package contents, and provides safety instructions
Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DSL-2540U and configure a PC in order to access its
web-based interface
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail
Chapter 5 introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual
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CHA TER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-2540U device is an affordable high-end ADSL/Ethernet router developed for home and
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks It provides fast and simple broadband access to the
Internet and a shared connection for multi users The device allows accessing the Internet via ADSL
technology and via Ethernet technology
DSL-2540U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wired network:
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the QoS engine,
and numerous additional features
The router is equipped with an ADSL port to connect to an ADSL line and 4 Ethernet ports to
connect workstations Due to this feature, DSL-2540U represents a moderate-priced solution for
creating wired networks without an additional switch In addition, any Ethernet port of the device
can be used to connect to a private Ethernet line
The router DSL-2540U includes a built-in firewall The advanced security functions minimize
threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access to
unwanted websites for users of your LAN
You can configure and manage the settings of the router DSL-2540U via the user-friendly web-
based interface (the interface is available in several languages)
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Specifications*
Interfaces:
•ADSL: 1 RJ-11 port
•LAN: 4 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports with auto-MDI/MDIX
ADSL Standards:
•ADSL:
◦full rate ANSI T1 413 Issue 2, ITU-T G 992 1 (G dmt) Annex A, ITU-T G 992 2 (G lite)
Annex A, ITU-T G 994 1 (G hs)
•ADSL2:
◦ITU-T G 992 3 (G dmt bis) Annex A/L/M, ITU-T G 992 4 (G lite bis) Annex A
•ADSL2+:
◦ITU-T G 992 5 Annex A/L/M
WAN Connection Types:
•ADSL:
◦PPPoE
◦PPPoA
◦IPoA
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦Bridge
•Ethernet:
◦PPPoE
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦Bridge
* The device features are subject to change without notice For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation, visit www dlink ru
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ATM/PPP Protocols:
•Bridged and routed Ethernet encapsulation
•VC-based or LLC-based multiplexing
•ATM Forum UNI3 1/4 0 PVC (up to 8 PVCs)
•ATM Adaptation Layer Type 5 (AAL5)
•ITU-T I 610 OAM F4/F5 loopback
•ATM QoS
•PPP over ATM (RFC 2364)
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
•Keep-alive for PPP connections
Network Protocols and F nctions:
•Static IP routing
•NAT (Network Address Translation)
•DHCP server/client/relay
•DNS relay
•DDNS
•UPnP
•Support of VLAN
•IGMP proxy
Firewall and Access Management F nctions:
•Network Address Translation (NAT)
•Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
•URL filter
•Packet filtering (IP/ICMP/TCP/UDP)
•Virtual servers
•Prevention of DoS attacks
•Intrusion detection system
•DMZ
•Port Triggering
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QoS:
•Interface grouping
•3 priority queues
Config ration and Management:
•Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management
•Access via TELNET
•Firmware update via web-based interface
•Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
•Support of remote logging
•Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server
LEDs:
•Power
•Status
•LAN 1-4
•DSL
•Internet
Power:
•External power adapter DC 12V/0 5A
•ON/OFF power switch
•Reset to Factory Defaults button
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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel view.
LED Mode Description
ower
Solid green The router is powered on
No light The router is powered off
Solid red The router is in the crash recovery mode
Status
Blinking green Traffic (Internet traffic) is passing through the router
No light or solid green A failure of the system
LAN 1-4
Solid green
A device is connected to the port of the router (for the LAN
port configured as the WAN port: the router is connected to an
Ethernet line)
Blinking green The relevant LAN port is active (upstream or downstream
traffic)
DSL
Solid green DSL has been synchronized
Blinking green Detecting a carrier signal and synchronizing DSL
No light No carrier signal
Internet
Solid green A WAN connection (ADSL and/or Ethernet) is established
Blinking green Authorization is successful
No light The router is in the bridge mode or no WAN connection
(neither Ethernet nor ADSL) is established
Solid red An authorization failure
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Back Panel
Figure 2. Back panel view.
ort Description
DSL A DSL port to connect the router to the telephone line
LAN 1-4 4 Ethernet ports to connect Ethernet devices One port can be used to connect to a
private Ethernet line
RESET
A button to restore the factory default settings
To restore the factory defaults, push the button (with the device turned on), hold it
for 7-10 seconds, and then release the button
12V=0.5A Power connector
ON/OFF A button to turn the router on/off
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Delivery Package
The following should be included:
•Router DSL-2540U
•Power adapter DC 12V/0 5A
•RJ-11 telephone cable
•Ethernet cable (CAT 5E)
•Splitter
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure)
The “ ser Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents in Russian and English are
available on D-Link website (see ftp dlink ru/pub/ADSL/DSL-2540U/Description/)
!Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause
damage and void the warranty for this product
Safety Instructions
Place your router on a flat horizontal surface or mount the router on the wall (the mounting holes
are located on the bottom panel of the device) Make sure that the router is provided with sufficient
ventilation
To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the router
Plug the router into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from power surges and lightning
strikes
Operate the router only from an electrical outlet with the correct power source as indicated on the
adapter
Do not open the cover of the router Otherwise any warranty will be invalidated
Unplug the equipment before dusting and cleaning Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment Do
not use liquid/aerosol cleaners or magnetic/static cleaning devices
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CHA TER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Begin
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device Make sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment
Operating System
Configuration of the router DSL-2540U (hereinafter referred to as “the router”) is performed via the
built-in web-based interface The web-based interface is available from any operating system that
supports a web browser
Web Browser
The following web browsers are recommended: Windows Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or
Opera
For successful operation, JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser Make sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
packages) running on your computer
NIC (Ethernet Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet adapter (NIC) If your
computer is not equipped with such a device, install an Ethernet adapter prior to using the router
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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1 Make sure that your PC is powered off
2 Connect an Ethernet cable between any of Ethernet ports located on the back panel of the
router and the Ethernet port of your PC
3 To connect the router to a DSL line: connect a phone cable between the DSL port of the
router and the ADSL OUT port of the splitter Connect your phone to the PHONE port of
the splitter Then connect another phone cable between a phone jack and the ADSL IN port
of the splitter
4 To connect the router to an Ethernet line: connect the Ethernet cable between any of four
Ethernet ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet line
5 Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip
6 Turn on the router by pressing the ON/OFF button on its back panel
7 Turn on your PC and wait until your operating system is completely loaded
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1 Click the Start button and proceed to the Control anel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window
2 In the Network Connections window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the roperties line in the menu displayed
Figure 3. The Net ork Connections window.
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3 In the Local Area Connection roperties window, on the General tab, select the
Internet rotocol (TC /I ) line Click the roperties button
Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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4 Select the Obtain an I address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons Click the OK button
Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
5 Click the ОК button in the connection properties window
Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows 7
1 Click the Start button and proceed to the Control anel window
2 Select the Network and Sharing Center section (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right
corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line under the
Network and Internet section )
Figure 6. The Control Panel window.
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3 In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings
line
Figure . The Net ork and Sharing Center window.
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4 In the opened window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select
the roperties line in the menu displayed
Figure 8. The Net ork Connections window.
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5 In the Local Area Connection roperties window, on the Networking tab, select the
Internet rotocol Version 4 (TC /I v4) line Click the roperties button
Figure 9. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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6 Select the Obtain an I address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons Click the OK button
Figure 10. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7 Click the OK button in the connection properties window
Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically
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