D-Link DSL-2600U User manual

User Manual
DSL-2600U
ADSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
July 2012

DSL-2600U ADSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
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.........................................................10
Front Panel..............................................................10
Back Panel...............................................................11
Delivery Package...........................................................12
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................13
Before You Begin...........................................................13
Connecting to PC...........................................................14
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................14
Obtaining IP Address Auto atically in OS Windows XP......................14
Obtaining IP Address Auto atically in OS Windows 7.......................17
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................22
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP...............................23
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7................................24
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................2
Saving and Restoring Settings..............................................30
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface..................31
Wizards....................................................................31
Internet Setup Wizard....................................................31
PPPoE or PPPoA Connection..............................................32
IPoA or Static IP Connection...........................................36
Dynamic IP Connection..................................................39
Bridge Connection......................................................42
Site Setup Wizard........................................................44
Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.......................................................45
Status.....................................................................49
Network Statistics.......................................................49
DSL Status...............................................................50
WAN Status...............................................................51
DHCP.....................................................................52
Routing Table............................................................53
LAN Clients..............................................................54
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Net........................................................................55
WAN......................................................................55
Creating ADSL WAN Connection...........................................56
Creating Et ernet WAN Connection.......................................62
LAN......................................................................66
Wi-Fi...................................................................... 8
Co on settings..........................................................68
Basic Settings...........................................................69
Security Settings........................................................70
MAC Filter...............................................................73
Station List.............................................................75
WPS......................................................................76
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface.............................78
Using WPS Function wit out Web-based Interface.........................78
Additional Settings......................................................80
Advanced...................................................................81
UPnP.....................................................................81
Interface Grouping.......................................................82
DDNS.....................................................................84
DNS......................................................................85
Routing..................................................................86
ADSL.....................................................................87
Re ote Access............................................................88
Firewall...................................................................90
IP Filters...............................................................90
Virtual Servers..........................................................93
DMZ......................................................................95
Application Rules........................................................96
MAC Filter...............................................................98
Control...................................................................100
Parent Control..........................................................100
URL Filter..............................................................102
System....................................................................104
Ad inistrator Password..................................................104
Configuration...........................................................105
Syste Log..............................................................106
Fir ware Upgrade........................................................108
NTP Client..............................................................109
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines................................110
Safety Instructions.......................................................110
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................110
Chapter . Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................111
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CHAP ER 1. IN RODUC ION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the wireless router DSL-2600U and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networ ing concepts, who create an in-home
local area networ , and system administrators, who install and configure networ s 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, chec box, 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 pac age contents.
Chapter 3 explains how to install the wireless router DSL-2600U 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 includes safety instructions and tips for networ ing.
Chapter introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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CHAP ER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-2600U device is an affordable high-end ADSL/Ethernet router developed for home and
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networ s. 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-2600U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and wired networ :
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 an Ethernet port, which
can be used to connect one computer or switch or to connect to a private Ethernet line.
Also DSL-2600U can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n1. The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function.
The wireless router DSL-2600U includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions
minimize threats of hac er attac s, prevent unwanted intrusions to your networ , and bloc access
to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure and manage the settings of the wireless router DSL-2600U via the user-friendly
web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
1 The maximum speed of the wireless connection is limited by the chipset up to 65Mbps.
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Specifications*
Interfaces:
•ADSL: 1 RJ-11 port
•LAN: RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet port with auto-MDI/MDIX
•WLAN: built-in 802.11b, g, and n draft wireless interface.
Wireless Network:
•IEEE 802.11n draft standard2, IEEE 802.11b/g compliant
•Support of guest wireless networ
•WEP data encryption
•WPA/WPA2 security supporting TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES
•MAC-based access to wireless networ
•PIN and PBC methods of WPS
•Advanced settings.
ADSL Standards:
•ADSL:
◦multi-mode, 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.
* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation, visit www.dlin .ru.
2 The maximum speed of the wireless connection is limited by the chipset up to 65Mbps.
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•Ethernet:
◦PPPoE
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦Bridge.
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 loopbac
•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
•IGMP snooping.
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Firewall and Access Management F nctions:
•Networ Address Translation (NAT)
•Stateful Pac et Inspection (SPI)
•MAC filtering based on time of day and day of wee
•URL filter
•Pac et filtering (IP/ICMP/TCP/UDP)
•Virtual servers
•Prevention of DoS attac s
•Intrusion detection system
•DMZ
•Port Triggering.
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
•LAN
•WLAN
•WPS
•DSL
•Internet.
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Power:
•External power adapter DC 12V/0.5A
•ON/OFF power switch
•ON/OFF Wi-Fi switch
•Reset to Factory Defaults button
•WPS button.
Dimensions:
•164 mm x 112 mm x 35 mm.
Weight:
•230 g.
Operating Temperat re:
•from 0 to 40 0C (from 32 to 104 0F).
Storage Temperat re:
•from -20 to 65 0С (from -4 to 149 0F).
H midity:
•from 5% to 95% non-condensing.
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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel view.
LED Mode Description
Power
Solid green The router is powered on.
No light The router is powered off.
Solid red A malfunction of the router.
LAN
Solid green
A device is connected to the port of the router (if the LAN
port is configured as the WAN port: the router is connected to
an Ethernet line).
Blinking green The LAN port is active (upstream or downstream traffic).
WLAN
Solid green The router's WLAN is on.
Blinking green The WLAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
WPS
Solid green A wireless device is connected to the router's WLAN (lights
for several minutes).
Blinking green Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS function.
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 The WAN interface is active (upstream or downstream traffic).
Solid red An authorization failure.
No light The router is in the bridge mode or no WAN connection
(neither Ethernet nor ADSL) is established.
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Back Panel
Figure 2. Back panel view.
Port Description
DSL A DSL port to connect the router to the telephone line.
LAN An Ethernet port to connect a computer/switch or to connect to a private Ethernet
line.
WPS A button to quic ly add wireless devices to the router's WLAN.
WIRELESS
ON/OFF A button to turn the router's wireless interface on/off.
ON/OFF A button to turn the router on/off.
12V=0.5A Power connector.
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Delivery Package
The following should be included:
•Wireless router DSL-2600U
•Power adapter DC 12V/0.5A
•RJ-11 telephone cable
•Ethernet cable (CAT 5E)
•Splitter
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents in Russian and English are
available on D-Lin website (see ftp.dlin .ru/pub/ADSL/DSL-2600U/Description/).
!Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause
damage and void the warranty for this product.
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CHAP ER 3. INS ALLA ION AND CONNEC ION
Before You Begin
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Ma e sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Operating System
Configuration of the wireless router DSL-2600U (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. Ma e sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
pac ages) running on your computer.
Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC). If
your computer is not equipped with such a device, install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to using
the router.
Wireless Connection
Wireless wor stations from your networ should be equipped with a wireless 802.11b, g, or n NIC
(Wi-Fi adapter). In addition, you should specify the values of SSID, channel number and security
settings defined in the web-based interface of the router for all these wireless wor stations.
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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Ma e sure that your PC is powered off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port located on the bac panel of the router
and the Ethernet port of your PC.
3. 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 jac and the ADSL IN port of the splitter.
4. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the bac panel of the router, then
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
5. Turn on the router by pressing the ON/OFF button on its bac panel.
6. Turn on your PC and wait until your operating system is completely loaded.
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1. Clic the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-clic the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 3. The Net ork Connections window.
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3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the General tab, select the
Internet Protocol ( CP/IP) line. Clic the Properties button.
Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons. Clic the OK button.
Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
5. Clic 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. Clic the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel 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 7. The Net ork and Sharing Center window.
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4. In the opened window, right-clic the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select
the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure . The Net ork Connections window.
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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the
Internet Protocol Version 4 ( CP/IPv4) line. Clic the Properties button.
Figure 9. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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