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DSL-504T ADSL Router User’s Guide March 2005 651SL504T045...
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This User’s Guide ....................v BEFORE YOU START ....................V Installation Overview..............................v The Setup Wizard......................v INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................VI PACKING LIST ....................... VIII INTRODUCTION ......................1 Router Description and Operation ..................1 Standards Compatibility and Compliance................3 Front Panel Display .......................
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Save or Load Configuration File ..................46 Restore Factory Default Settings..................46 Time ......................... 47 Firmware ........................48 Test.......................... 49 Save & Reboot......................50 Status Information..............................51 Device Information Display ................... 51 DHCP Clients ......................51 Log........................... 52 Traffic ........................53 ADSL ........................
ADSL service and private network. The Setup Wizard Many users will be able to configure all the settings necessary to use the DSL-504T with the Setup Wizard. For most ADSL users, the simplest way to setup the DSL-504T is to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Internet connection.
Operating Systems The DSL-504T uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
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DSL-504T 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 Record info here service provider’s network. It is commonly in the Username form − user@isp.com. Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account.
The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-504T connects to computers or an Ethernet LAN via a standard Ethernet interface. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary twisted-pair telephone line with standard connectors.
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Router Features The DSL-504T ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. DSL-504T advantages include: • PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security – The DSL-504T ADSL Router supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) for PPP connections.
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-504T complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless ADSL” ) compliant • ITU-T Rec. I.361 compliant •...
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide 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 Link/Act and LAN (1-4) Link/Act indicators.
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide 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.
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Hardware Installation The DSL-504T maintains five separate interfaces, four switched Ethernet ports and one ADSL interface. Place the Router in a location where it can be easily connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Network Connections 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.
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable as shown in the diagram below: If you wish to reserve the...
DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer connected directly to the Router. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup.
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide 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.
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide 3. 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. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button.
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DSL-504T DSL Router User’s Guide Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.