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D-Link DSL-G604T User Manual

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DSL-G604T

Wireless ADSL Router

User's Guide
(October 2004)
651G604AU015

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  • Page 1: Wireless Adsl Router

    DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router User’s Guide (October 2004) 651G604AU015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About This User’s Guide... 1 BEFORE YOU START... 1 Installation Overview ... 1 The Setup Wizard ... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ... 2 PACKING LIST ... 4 INTRODUCTION ... 7 Router Description and Operation ... 7 Standards Compatibility and Compliance ... 10 Front Panel Display ...
  • Page 3 Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration ... 51 Wireless Performance... 51 Wireless Security... 52 SSID and Channel ... 53 WEP Encryption ... 53 Wireless Management (MAC Access and Multiple SSID) ... 56 Tools and Utilities... 58 Change System Password... 58 Time & Date ... 59 Save Configuration File to PC ...

  • Page 4: About This User's Guide

    LAN. The Setup Wizard Many users will be able to configure all the settings necessary to use the DSL-G604T with the Setup Wizard. For ADSL connections that use Dynamic, Statis IP, PPPoE/PPPoA, or Bridge connections, the simplest way to setup the DSL-G604T is to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Internet connection.

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    Basic wireless settings including the Channel and SSID can be configured through the Setup Wizard. Advanced wireless security settings can also be configured with the Setup Wizard. Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. The DSL-G604T supports WEP, WPA and WPA -PSK.

  • Page 6: Information You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider

    DSL-G604T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Information you will need from your ADSL service provider: This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider’s network. It is commonly in the form − Username user@isp.com. Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account.

  • Page 7: Packing List

    It is recommended that you collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future. Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-G604T ADSL Router. Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items.
  • Page 8 DSL-G604T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    IP routing for the LAN and wireless connectivity in one package. The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-G604T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors. Multiple workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address.

  • Page 12: Router Features

    Router Features The DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. DSL-G604T advantages include: • 802.11g Wireless Access Point – The built-in 802.11g wireless access point connects 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices to the Internet and the Ethernet.

  • Page 13: Standards Compatibility And Compliance

    Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-G604T complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) compliant • ITU-T Rec. I.361 compliant • RFC 791 Internet Protocol compliant • RFC 792 UDP compliant •...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL and WLAN and Ethernet (1-4) Link/Act indicators. The ADSL, WLAN and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    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).

  • Page 16: Wireless Lan Basics

    It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. By default he DSL-G604T broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it. Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points.

  • Page 17: About 802.11G Wireless

    About 802.11g Wireless Today's 11-megabits-per-second 802.11b wireless networks are fine for broadband Internet access (which typically tops out at about 1 mbps) but rather slow for large internal file transfers or streaming video. However, 54-mbps, corporate-oriented 802.11a is expensive--and because its radio uses the 5-GHz band and 802.11b uses the 2.4-GHz band, upgrading to an 802.11a network means either scrapping 802.11b gear or buying even-pricier hardware that can support both standards.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Choosing the Best Location for Wireless Operation Many environmental factors can affect the effective wireless function of the DSL-G604T. If this is your first time setting up a wireless network device, read and consider the points listed below.

  • Page 19: Power On Router

    Power on Router CAUTION: The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device. To power on the Router: 1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source.

  • Page 20: Wired Network Connections

    Wired Network Connections Wired network connections are provided through the ADSL port and the four Ethernet ports on the back of the Router. See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the RJ-11 wall socket.
  • Page 21 Computer to Router Connection The illustration below shows the DSL-G604T connected to Ethernet LAN devices, Wireless LAN devices and the Internet. You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.

  • Page 22: Basic Router Configuration

    Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup.
  • Page 23 Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, then click on Network Connections.
  • Page 24 In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 25: Windows 2000

    Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  • Page 26 Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties.
  • Page 27 Windows 95 and Windows 98 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95, 98.

  • Page 28: Access The Configuration Manager

    Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings.

  • Page 29: Configure The Router

    Configure the Router When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard menu. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the menu buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other menus used for basic configuration.

  • Page 30: Using The Setup Wizard

    Directory Configuration and Read-only Menus Click the Home tab to access the Setup Wizard, Wireless LAN setup, WAN Configuration, LAN IP Configuration, DHCP for the LAN Setup and DNS Home Configuration menus. Click the Advanced tab to access the Virtual Server, IP Filters, IP Routing, DMZ, Advanced Firewall, RIP, PPP, ADSL, ATM VCC, Wireless Performance and Wireless Management menus.
  • Page 31 The default User Name admin used for Router management cannot be changed. Note Set the system time of the Router. Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. If you wish to return to the previous menu during the setup process, click the Back button.
  • Page 32 Now select the Connection Type for the Internet and enter your account User Name and Password. Your ISP has given this information to you. Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address Do not change the VPI or VCI value unless you have been told to do so. These numbers are used to define a unique path for your connection.
  • Page 33 Connection Type: Static IP Address After selecting Static IP Address, it will direct you to the information menu. Do not change the VPI or VCI value unless you have been told to do so. These numbers are used to define a unique path for your connection.
  • Page 34 connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to configure, type in the correct values assigned by your ISP. Choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available options are PPPoA VC-MUX, PPPoA LLC and PPPoE LLC.

  • Page 35: Configure Wan Connection

    Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting. When it is finished rebooting, click Close to close the box and continue to configure the Router as desired. Configure WAN Connection To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the menus used to configure WAN, LAN, DHCP and DNS settings directly from the Home directory.

  • Page 36: Dynamic Ip Address For Wan

    Dynamic IP Address for WAN Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a Dynamic IP Address for the Internet connection. Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection. The ATM VC Settings at the top of the menu should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them.

  • Page 37: Static Ip Address For Wan

    Reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the Admin menu button. In the Administrator Settings menu, click the Reboot button under Force the DSL-G604T to system restart. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection.

  • Page 38: Pppoe And Pppoa Connection For Wan

    Reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the Admin menu button. In the Administrator Settings menu, click the Reboot button under Force the DSL-G604T to system restart. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish a connection to the Internet.

  • Page 39: Bridged Connection For Wan

    Save & Reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the Admin menu button. In the Administrator Settings menu, click the Reboot button under Force the DSL-G604T to system restart. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection.

  • Page 40: Lan Ip Settings

    LAN IP Settings You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP.

  • Page 41: Dhcp Server Settings For The Lan

    DHCP Server Settings for the LAN The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply settings computers configured automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port. When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it.

  • Page 42: Dns Server Settings

    DNS Server Settings The Router can be configured to relay DNS from your ISP or another available service to workstations on your LAN. When using DNS relay, the Router will accept DNS requests from hosts on the LAN and forward them to the ISP (or alternative) DNS servers.

  • Page 43: Basic Wireless Lan Setup

    Basic Wireless LAN Setup The two essential settings for wireless LAN operation are the SSID and Channel Number. The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used to identify a group of wireless LAN components. To enable or disable the wireless interface, configure a new SSID or change the broadcast channel, click on the Wireless Setup link to view the menu displayed below.

  • Page 44: Advanced Router Management

    Advanced Router Management This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter. These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to manage the Router, view statistics and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting.

  • Page 45: Port Forwarding

    LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The DSL-G604T will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address, using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number, and then redirect these requests to the server on your LAN with the Private IP address you specify.
  • Page 46 To configure a virtual server set, define the following settings in the Virtual Server configuration menu located in the top half of the browser window. Parameter Description Provide a name for the rule. This name will not appear in the list below, however it may be useful if you later need to edit the settings for the rule.

  • Page 47: Filters

    Filters Filter rules in the Router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic. The Filter Rules however can be used in a single direction to examine and then Allow or Deny traffic for Inbound (WAN to LAN) or Outbound (LAN to WAN) routed data.
  • Page 48 The parameters described below are used to set up filter rules. Parameter Description For an Outbound Filter, this is the IP address or IP addresses on your LAN for which you are creating the filter rule. For an Inbound Filter, this is the IP address or IP addresses for which you are creating the filter rule.

  • Page 49: Dmz

    Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software.

  • Page 50: Firewall

    Firewall The Firewall Configuration menu allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks. There general types protection (DoS and Port Scan) that can be enabled on the Router, as well as filtering for specific packet types sometimes used by hackers.

  • Page 51: Static Routing

    A DoS "denial-of-service" attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Examples include: attempts to "flood" a network, thereby preventing legitimate network traffic, attempts to disrupt connections between two machines, thereby preventing access to a service, attempts to prevent a particular individual from accessing a service, or, attempts to disrupt service to a specific system or person.

  • Page 52: Dynamic Routing (Rip)

    Dynamic Routing (RIP) The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices on your local network or remote LAN. Figure 4- 6. RIP menu To enable RIP, select Enabled from the RIP pull-down menu, select the Protocol (RIPv1, RIPv2 and RIPv1 Compatible) and Direction (In, Out, or Both), and click Apply.

  • Page 53: Atm Vc

    ATM VC The ATM Virtual Circuit connection menu is used to configure the WAN connection. If you are using multiple PVCs, you can change the configuration of any PVC in this menu. To create new or additional PVCs, read the section below on Multiple PVCs.

  • Page 54: Advanced Wireless Lan Configuration

    Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration The menus used to configure Wireless LAN settings available in the Advanced directory inclued the Wrieless Performance and Wireless Management menus. Wireless security settings are configured using the Wireless Settings menu located in the Home directory. The wireless performance, management and security features are described below.

  • Page 55: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security The wireless LAN interface of the DSL-G604T has various security features used to limit access to the device or to encrypt data and shared information. The available standardized security for wireless LAN includes WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA-PSK Wireless security is configured with the Wireless Settings menu located in the Home directory.

  • Page 56: Ssid And Channel

    Disabled radio button listed to the right of SSID Broadcasting and clicking on the Apply button. This change goes into effect immediately. When SSID broadcasting is disabled, each wireless station or access point that associates with the DSL-G604T must have the SSID setting configured. Wireless nodes will not be able to discover the SSID.
  • Page 57 Configure WPA Settings WPA security for wireless communication has been developed to overcome some of the shortcomings of WEP. WPA combines the key generation of WEP with the authentication services of a RADIUS (802.1x) server. Figure 4- 10. Configure WPA Security for WLAN To configure WPA settings, select the WPA option.
  • Page 58 Configure WPA-PSK Settings WPA-PSK requires a shared key and does not use a separate server for authentication. PSK keys can be ASCII or Hex type. Figure 4- 11. Configure WPA-PSK Security for WLAN To configure WPA settings, select the WPA-PSK option. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. Type in the IP address of the RADIUS server used in the Server IP Address field.

  • Page 59: Wireless Management (Mac Access And Multiple Ssid)

    Wireless Management (MAC Access and Multiple SSID) The Wireless Management menu located in the Advanced directory is used to control MAC address access to the wireless access point and to view a list of MAC addresses that are currently associated with the access point. This menu is also be used to enable and configure use of multiple SSIDs.
  • Page 60 Configure Multiple SSID Multiple SSID cannot be used if the access point has either WPE or WPA enabled. This must first be disabled in the Wireless menu located in the Home directory. Figure 4- 13. Wireless Management - Multiple SSID To configure multiple SSID: Disable WEP or WPA in the Wireless menu of the Home directory.

  • Page 61: Tools And Utilities

    Tools and Utilities Click the Tools tab to reveal the menu buttons for various functions located in this directory. These menus are used to change the system password used to access the web manager, to save or load Router configuration settings, upgrade the device firmware, save current configuration settings, restore default settings, and to perform miscellaneous actions such performing Ping tests.

  • Page 62: Time & Date

    Time & Date The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Figure 4- 15. Time & Date Configuration To configure system time on the Router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include SNTP, using your computer’s system clock (default) or set the time and date manually.

  • Page 63: Save Configuration File To Pc

    Save Configuration File to PC Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. Use the System Setting menu to save the existing configuration file to the hard drive of the system you are using to access the web manager.

  • Page 64: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. Note Use the Firmware Upgrade menu to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings menu described above.

  • Page 65: Misc. Settings

    Misc. Settings Figure 4- 18. Miscellaneous Configuration menu Other functions available in Miscellaneous Configuration menu are a Ping test and IGMP enable/disable. Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces. Type the IP address you want to check in the space provided and click the Ping button.

  • Page 66: Diagnostic Test

    Diagnostic Test This section provides connection information based on the Virtual Circuit that is selected. To view other Virtual Circuits, select from the drop down menu.

  • Page 67: Router Status Information

    Router Status Information Use the various read-only menus to view system information and monitor performance. Device Information Display Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN, WAN and Wireless interfaces. The basic information available in this window is summarized below. The MAC Address of the Ethernet LAN connection, IP Address, and Subnet Mask information will be displayed, as well as the setting (Enabled/Disabled) for the DHCP Server.

  • Page 69: Multiple Virtual Connections

    Multiple Virtual Connections The Router supports multiple virtual connections. Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be created and operated simultaneously utilizing the same bandwidth. Additional PVC connections can be added for various purposes. For example, you may want to establish a private connection to remote office in order to create an extended LAN, or setup a server on a separate connection.
  • Page 70 In the example below, a new VC (Pvc2) has been added using the WAN Settings menu. The connection is setup as a bridged connection. Figure 4- 21. Configure new VC The new VC appears listed in the ATM VC Setting menu located in the Advanced directory. Figure 4- 22.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications IEEE 802.11b/ 802.11g IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u IEEE 802.1d RFC 791 (IP Routing) RFC 792 (UDP) RFC 826 (ARP) Standards RFC 1058 (RIP 1) RFC 1389 (RIP 2) RFC 1483 (Bridged Ethernet) RFC 1577 (IP over ATM) RFC 1661 (PPP) RFC 1994 (CHAP) Modulation IEEE 802.11b:...
  • Page 72 DC Inputs: Input: 230V AC 50 ~ 60Hz (per region) Power Adapter Output: 12V AC, 1.2A Power 12 Watts (max) Consumption Operating 5° to 40° C (41° - 104° F) Temperature Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions 198 x 155 x 34 mm Weight 450 g FCC Class B, CE EN301489 SMA...

  • Page 73: Ip Address Setup

    IP Address Setup The DSL-G604T is designed to provide network administrators maximum flexibility for IP addressing on the Ethernet LAN. The easiest IP setup choice in most cases is to let the Router do it using DHCP, which is enabled by default.

  • Page 74: Using Dhcp

    host IP address (each computer must have a unique address to distinguish it on the network). The IP address scheme used in Example #1 can be used for any LAN that requires up to 253 separate IP addresses (excluding the Router). Notice that the subnet mask is the same for all machines and the default gateway address is the LAN IP address of the Router.

  • Page 75: Ip Concepts

    IP Concepts This appendix describes some basic IP concepts, the TCP/IP addressing scheme and shows how to assign IP Addresses. When setting up the Router, you must make sure it has a valid IP address. Even if you will not use the WAN port (ADSL port), you should, at the very least, make sure the Ethernet LAN port is assigned a valid IP address.
  • Page 76 three classes. Class A is assigned to networks that have more than 65,535 hosts; Class B is for networks that have 256 to 65534 hosts; Class C is for networks with less than 256 hosts. Class Maximum Number of Networks in Class 16,382 2,097,150...

  • Page 77: Subnet Mask

    Subnet Mask In the absence of subnetworks, standard TCP/IP addressing may be used by specifying subnet masks as shown below. IP Class Subnet mask settings other than those listed above add significance to the interpretation of bits in the IP address. The bits of the subnet mask correspond directly to the bits of the IP address.

  • Page 78: Microfilters And Splitters

    Microfilters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or sometimes called (inaccurately) line splitters. They are easy to install and use standard telephone connectors and cable. Some ADSL service providers will send a telecommunications technician to modify the telephone line, usually at the point where the telephone line enters the building.
  • Page 79 Line Splitter If you are instructed to use a “line splitter”, you must install the device between the Router and the phone jack. Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. The splitter has three RJ-11 ports used to connect to the wall jack, the Router and if desired, a telephone or telephone device.

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