D-Link DSL-2740U User manual

User Manual
DSL-2740U
Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
May 2014

DSL-2740U Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router
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
Side Panel...............................................................12
Back Panel...............................................................13
Delivery Package...........................................................14
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................15
Before You Begin...........................................................15
Connecting to PC...........................................................1
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................16
Obtaining P Address Automatically in OS Windows XP......................17
Obtaining P Address Automatically in OS Windows 7.......................20
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................25
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP...............................26
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7................................27
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................29
Web-based Interface Structure..............................................30
Saving and Restoring Settings..............................................33
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface..................35
Click'n'Connect............................................................35
Creating WAN Connection..................................................37
PPPoE or PPPoA Connection..............................................37
IPoA or Static IP Connection...........................................44
Dynamic IP Connection..................................................50
Bridge Connection......................................................56
Checking nternet Availability...........................................60
Configuring Wireless Connection..........................................61
Wireless Network Settings Wizard........................................... 4
Virtual Server Settings Wizard............................................. 7
Status..................................................................... 9
Network Statistics.......................................................69
DSL Status...............................................................70
DHCP.....................................................................71
Routing Table............................................................72
Clients..................................................................73
Net........................................................................74
WAN......................................................................74
Creating ADSL WAN Connection...........................................75
Creating Et ernet WAN Connection.......................................82
LAN......................................................................88
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Wi-Fi......................................................................90
Basic Settings...........................................................90
Security Settings........................................................92
MAC Filter...............................................................96
Station List.............................................................98
WPS......................................................................99
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface............................101
Using WPS Function wit out Web-based Interface........................101
Additional Settings.....................................................103
Advanced..................................................................105
UPnP GD................................................................106
nterface Grouping......................................................107
EtherWAN................................................................110
DDNS....................................................................111
DNS.....................................................................112
Routing.................................................................113
ADSL....................................................................115
Remote Access...........................................................116
Miscellaneous...........................................................118
Firewall..................................................................120
P Filters..............................................................120
Virtual Servers.........................................................123
DMZ.....................................................................126
MAC Filter..............................................................127
Control...................................................................129
URL Filter..............................................................129
System....................................................................131
Administrator Password..................................................132
Configuration...........................................................133
System Log..............................................................134
Firmware Upgrade........................................................136
Local Update..........................................................137
Remote Update.........................................................138
NTP Client..............................................................139
Ping....................................................................141
Telnet..................................................................142
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines................................143
Safety Instructions.......................................................143
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................144
Chapter . Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................145
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CHAP ER 1. IN RODUC ION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DSL-2740U 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
Chapter 3 explains how to install the wireless router DSL-2740U 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 networking and configuring the device
Chapter introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual
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CHAP ER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-2740U 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-2740U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and 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-2740U 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
Also DSL-2740U can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802 11b, 802 11g, and 802 11n The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function
In addition, the device is equipped with a button for switching the Wi-Fi network off/on If needed,
for example, when you leave home, you can easily switch the router’s WLAN by pressing the
button, and devices connected to the LAN ports of the router will stay online
The wireless router DSL-2740U 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 the settings of the wireless router DSL-2740U via the user-friendly web-based
interface (the interface is available in several languages)
Now you can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link
update server and notifies when ready to install it
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Specifications*
Hardware
Interfaces
•ADSL: 1 RJ-11 port
•LAN: 4 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports with auto-MDI/MDIX
•WLAN: built-in 802 11b, g, and n wireless interface
Frequency Range
•2412 ~ 2484MHz
Wireless Data Rate
•802 11b: 11, 5 5, 2, 1Mbps
•802 11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps
•802 11n
◦HT20: up to 150Mbps
◦HT40: up to 300Mbps
Transmitter Output Power
The maximum value of the transmitter output power depends upon the radio frequency regulations
applied in your country
•802 11b
◦16 5 ~ 18 5dBm
•802 11g
◦13 5 ~ 16 5dBm
•802 11n
◦13 5 ~ 16 5dBm
Modulation Schemes
•802 11b: CCK (11, 5 5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps), DSSS
•802 11g: PSK/CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 64QAM, 16QAM
•802 11n: PSK/CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, etc
DSL 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
* 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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Software
W N Connection Types
•ADSL
◦PPPoE
◦PPPoA
◦IPoA
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦Bridge
•Ethernet
◦PPPoE
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦Bridge
Wireless Network
•IEEE 802 11n standard, IEEE 802 11b/g compliant
•WEP data encryption
•WPA/WPA2 security supporting TKIP, AES and TKIP+AES
•MAC-based access to wireless network
•PIN and PBC methods of WPS
•Managing connected stations
•Advanced settings
TM/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
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Network Protocols and Functions
•DHCP server/client/relay
•DNS relay
•DDNS
•Static IP routing
•Remote management
•Network statistics for each interface
•IGMP proxy
•IGMP snooping
•RIP
•Support of UPnP IGD
•Support of VLAN
•WAN ping respond
•Support of SIP
•Support of RTSP
•PPPoE pass through
Firewall and ccess Management Functions
•Network Address Translation (NAT)
•Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
•IP filters
•MAC filter
•URL filter
•DMZ
•Prevention of ARP and DDoS attacks
•Virtual servers
QoS
•Interface grouping
•VLAN priority (802 1p)
Configuration and Management
•Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management
•Access via TELNET
•Firmware update via web-based interface
•Automatic notification on new firmware version
•Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
•Support of remote logging
•Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual time/date setup
•Ping function
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Physical and Environmental
LEDs
•POWER
•DSL
•INTERNET
•WLAN
•LAN 1-4
•WPS
Power
•External power adapter DC 12V/0 5A
Buttons
•ON/OFF power switch
•Reset to Factory Defaults button
•WPS/WLAN button
Operating Temperature
•From 0 to 40 °C (from 32 to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature
•From -20 to 70 °C (from -4 to 158 °F)
Humidity
•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
DSL
Solid green DSL has been synchronized
Blinking green Detecting a carrier signal and synchronizing DSL
No light No carrier signal
IN ERNE
Solid green A WAN connection is established
Solid red When powered on: the router is being loaded; when loaded: the
router is in the crash recovery mode
No light The router is in the bridge mode or no WAN connection is
established
WLAN Solid green The router's WLAN is on
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LED Mode Description
Blinking green The WLAN interface is active (upstream or downstream traffic)
No light The router's WLAN is off
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)
No light The cable is not connected to the relevant port
WPS
Blinking green Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS function
No light The WPS function is not in use
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Side Panel
Figure 2. Side panel view.
Name Description
WPS
WLAN
A button to enable/disable the router's wireless network and to quickly add
wireless devices to the router's WLAN (the WPS function)
To enable/disable the router's wireless network: with the device turned on,
press the button, hold for 7 seconds, and then release it
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, press the button, and
immediately release it
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Back Panel
Figure 3. Back panel view.
Port 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
RESE
A button to restore the factory default settings
To restore the factory defaults, push the button (with the device turned on), hold it
for 10 seconds, and then release the button
12VDC IN Power connector
ON/OFF A button to turn the router on/off
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Delivery Packa e
The following should be included:
•Wireless router DSL-2740U
•Power adapter DC 12V/0 5A
•RJ-11 telephone cable
•Straight-through Ethernet cable (CAT 5E)
•Splitter
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure)
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website
(see www dlink ru, DSL-2740U/R /U1 product page, the downloads tab)
!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 Be in
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 multifunction wireless ADSL/Ethernet router DSL-2740U (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:
•Apple Safari 5 and later
•Google Chrome 5 and later
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and later
•Mozilla Firefox 5 and later
•Opera 10 and later
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
Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi dapter)
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 workstations from your network 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 workstations
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Connectin to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1 Make sure that your PC is powered off
2 Connect an Ethernet cable between any of four 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 DSL 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 DSL IN port
of the splitter
4 To connect the router to an Ethernet line: in the web-based interface of the router, select
the router's LAN port that will be used as the WAN port and create an Ethernet WAN
connection Then connect the Ethernet cable between the selected Ethernet port 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
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1 Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window
2 In the Network Connections window, right-click the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed
Figure 4. The Network 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 Click the Properties button
Figure 5. 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 Click the OK button
Figure 6. 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 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 7. The Control Panel window.
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