D-Link DSL-524T User manual

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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
ADSL2+ Router
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Software and specifications subject to change without notice.
DSL-524T ADSL Router
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 set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6, Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3, Mozilla or Firefox.
CD-ROM (containing User Manual)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
Telephone
Power Adapter

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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 Ethernet 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.
Ethernet ports -
connect to
Ethernet cable
ADSL port - connect
to ADSL line
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.
Your setup should resemble the one shown below.
Power: a steady light
indicates the
DSL-524T is ready.
ADSL Link/Act: A steady
green light indicates a valid
ADSL connection. A blinking
LED will signify an active
WAN session
Status: A blinking green LED
indicates the device is in proper
working order. A system failure will
result in the LED lighting solid or
going dark.
Ethernet Link/Act: A steady green light
indicates a valid Ethernet connection
while a blinking LED indicates an active
Ethernet session.

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Configuring the Router
You can select two methods to configure your new router. The first method is by using D-Link
Click’n Connect Utility, which is included on the CD designed to run on Windows XP/2000.
Just follow the instructions step by step to configure your router for Internet access for the first
time.
The second method is 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
the Appendix 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. Choose your time zone
2. Set Internet Connection
3. Restart
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. Enter the VPI and VCI numbers that have been provided by
your ISP. 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.
Enter the VPI
and VCI
numbers that
have been
provided by
your ISP.
Click the Next button. Skip ahead to
the Setup Completed menu below.
Choose the correct Connection Type from
the pull-down menu. The user may choose
between PPPoA VC-Mux, PPPoE LLC or
PPPoA LLC, as instructed by your ISP.
Type the
Username
and
Password
for your ISP
account.

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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.
Enter the
VPI and VCI
numbers that
have been
provided by
your ISP.
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.
Enter the MAC Address into the
space provided and click the Clone
Mac Address button.