D-Link DSL-524T User manual

1
Before You Begin
Make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning
the installation.
Check Your Package Contents
DSL-524T
ADSLRouter
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DSL-524T ADSL Router
CD-ROM (containing User Manual)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
Telephone Cable
Power Adapter
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items is missing,
please contact your reseller.
This product can be se
t
up using any current we
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Explorer 6, Netscape
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or Firefox.

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Connecting the Router to Your Computer
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DSL-524T and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or
power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B. Insert one end of the cable into any Ethernet port on the back panel of the
DSL-524T and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Adapter or available Ethernet
port on your computer.
C. Insert one end of the Telephone cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the
Router and insert the other end into the wall socket. If you need to install a low pass
filter, follow the instructions of your ISP.
Connecting the DSL-524T to your network
Rear Panel Connections
All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel. Connect the power adapter
here to power on the Router. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default
values in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button).
ADSL port -
connect to
ADSL line
Ethernet ports -
connect to
Ethernet cable
Factory reset
button
Power input –
connect to
power adapter

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Connecting the Router to Your Computer
Front Panel Connections
The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL and Ethernet indicators. The
ADSL and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).
Your setup should resemble the one shown below.
Power: a steady light
indicates the
DSL2-524T is ready.
ADSL Link/Act: A steady green
light indicates a valid ADSL
connection. A blinking LED will
signify an active WAN session
Ethernet Link/Act: A steady green light
indicates a valid Ethernet connection while
a blinking LED indicates an active Ethernet
sess
i
o
n
.
Status: A blinking green LED
indicates the device is in proper
working order. A system failure will
result in the LED lighting solid or

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Configuring the Router
To use your Web browser to access the web pages used to setup the Router, your computer
must be configured to “Obtain an IP address automatically”, that is, you must change the
IP network settings of your computer so that it is a DHCP Client. If you are using Windows
XP and do not know how to change your network settings, skip ahead to Appendix A and
read the instructions provided. You may also read the User Manual for instructions on
changing IP settings for computers running Windows operating systems.
Open your Web browser and type
“http://192.168.1.1” into the URL address
box. Then press the Enter or Return key.
The Login page appears.
Type “admin” for the User
Name and “admin” in the
Password field.
Click OK

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Configuring the Router (continued)
Once you have logged in, the Home directory tab is prominent with the Setup Wizard menu
displayed. Most users will be able to use the Setup Wizard to establish the ADSL connection
to your ISP. To begin using the Setup Wizard, click on the Run Wizard button in the middle of
the web page. A pop-up menu will appear. This pop-up menu is the Setup Wizard. The Setup
Wizard procedure consists of four general steps:
1. Set the system password
2. Set the time zone
3. Set the Internet connection
4. Restart the Router
When you setup the Internet connection, you will need to enter information provided by your
ISP. The type of information you need depends on the type of connection you are setting up.
Click on the Run Wizard button.

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Configuring the Router (continued)
The first Setup Wizard menu lists a summary of the steps required to complete the setup.
Click the Next button to begin setup.
Click the Next button.

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Configuring the Router (continued)
Now configure the Time Zone used for the Router’s system clock. Select the appropriate time
zone and Daylight Saving Time setting for your location.
Select the Time Zone you are located
in by using the pull-down menu.
Click the Next button.

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Configuring the Router (continued)
Next you will Set the Internet Connection Type for the WAN interface. Your ISP has given
this information to you. If you do not know what type of connection to use, exit the Setup
Wizard and contact your ISP for the information. The Setup wizard menu that appears when
you click the Next button depends on what connection type you select.
Select the Connection Type
used for your ADSL service.
Click the Next button.

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Configuring the Router (continued)
PPPoE/PPPoA Connections
If you selected the PPPoE/PPPoA connection type in the previous menu, you will see the
Setup Wizard menu pictured here. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and
verify your account to the ISP. The VPI number and VCI number should not be changed
unless you have been instructed to change them. Select the Connection Type used for
encapsulation specific to your service. Click Next when you are ready to continue to the Setup
Completed menu.
If you are not sure what Connection Type,VPI and VCI to use, please check with your ISP.
Type the
Username
and
Password
for your ISP
account.
If you have
been told to
change the
V
PI
or VCI number,
Type the new
values.
Click the Next button. Skip ahead to
the Setup Completed menu below.
Use the pull-down menu to choose the
correct Connection Type. The user may
choose between PPPoA VC-Mux, PPPoE
LLC or PPPoA LLC, as instructed by your
ISP.

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Configuring the Router (continued)
Dynamic IP Address Connections
For this connection type, the user may choose Bridged IP LLC or Bridged IP VC-Mux. Both
of these connections require the user to have additional software located on their computer to
negotiate the connection with the ISP. Both Bridged modes will automatically set the network
connections. If you selected the Dynamic IP Address connection type, select the Connection
Type used for encapsulation and if you have been instructed to change the VPI number and
VCI number, type in the new values. Click Next when you are ready to continue the Setup
Completed menu.
Select the
Encapsulation
as 1483
Bridged IP
LLC or 1483
Bridged IP
VcMux as
instructed by
your ISP.
If you have
been told by
your ISP,
change the
VPI or VCI
number,
Type the new
values.
Click the Next button to skip ahead
to the Setup Completed menu.
The Cloned MAC Address field is
used to copy the MAC Address of
your Ethernet Adapter to the router.
Simply enter the MAC Address into
the space provided and click the
Clone Mac Address button.