SuperMax DSL642E User manual

SuperMax DSL642E
Quick Start Guide
VERSION 1.1 – UPDATED 08/28/2007

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Contents
About the Router .................................................................... 3
Requirements.....................................................................................................3
Software........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ...............................................................................................4
Device Design.....................................................................................................5
Front Panel....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Back Panel........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Getting Started ....................................................................... 7
Planning Your Network.......................................................................................8
Remove or Disable Conflicts ................................................................................9
Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications............................................................................................................................ 9
Configuring TCP/IP Settings............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Configuring Internet Properties....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Removing Temporary Internet Files ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Hardware Setup ............................................................................................... 12
Connecting to the Internet................................................................................. 14
Connecting Via the Web Interface.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting Via the Utility Wizard.................................................................................................................................................... 19

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About the Router
Congratulations on the purchase of your router. This router provides advanced features that allow you to converge your phone,
Internet, and other network appliances into a single network.
Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Software
Operating System:
Any operating system can be used
Browser:
Internet Explorer 4.0
Netscape Navigator 3.02
Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Hardware
233MHz processor
CD-ROM Drive
Ethernet network adapter

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Package Contents
Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents vary for different
models.
Router
Ethernet cable
Telephone cable
9V Power Adapter
Easy Start Guide
Resource CD

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Device Design
Front Panel
The LEDs on the front panel gives you an idea about the power and connection status.
Label Action Description
POWER Off No power is supplied to the device
Steady light Connected to an AC power supply
ETHERNET Off No Ethernet connection
Steady light Connected to an Ethernet port
Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data

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DSL Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data
Off No DSL signal
Blinking light Establishing DSL signal
INTERNET Steady light DSL signal is established
Off No Internet connection
Green light Connected to the Internet
Green Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data
Red Blinking light Cannot establish Internet connection
Back Panel
The back panel provides ports to power up and connect the router into the network.
Back Panel
Label Used for…
DSL Connecting the telephone cable
ETHERNET 1-4 Connecting with computers/devices through Ethernet cable
RESET Resetting the device. Press for 10 seconds to reset.
9V DC Connecting with the 9V power adapter
ON/OFF Switching the device on/off

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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the installation. There are
brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.

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Planning Your Network
Before moving ahead to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify the devices and plan
out how to connect these devices. The illustration below is an example of a network diagram.
Sample network diagram
To create a network diagram:
For wired devices, identify which router port you want to use for each device.
For wireless devices, identify the wireless devices you want to include in the network

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Remove or Disable Conflicts
To make sure the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere the installation.
Probable conflicts may include:
Internet sharing applications
Proxy software
Security software
TCP/IP settings
Internet properties
Temporary Internet files
Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications
Internet sharing, proxy software, and firewall applications may interfere with the router installation. These should be removed or
disabled before you install and configure the router.
If you have any of the following or similar applications installed on your computer, remove or disable them according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Internet Sharing Applications Proxy Software Security Software
Microsoft Internet Sharing WinGate Symantec
WinProxy Zone Alarm

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Configuring TCP/IP Settings
Use the default TCP/IP settings to allow the router to provide a network address to the computer,
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.
3. Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog
box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Configuring Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties dialog box.
3. Click Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a connection.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
Removing Temporary Internet Files
Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these filed to purge the Internet cache and
remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited.
To remove temporary Internet files:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.