D-Link Broadband DSL-254B, User Manual

Page 1: ...Table of Contents D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 1 ...

Page 2: ...STICS 42 ROUTE 44 ARP 44 DHCP 44 ADVANCED SETUP 45 WAN 45 LAN 47 NAT 48 Virtual Servers 48 Port Triggering 50 DMZ Host 52 SECURITY 52 IP Filtering 52 MAC Filtering 55 QUALITY OF SERVICE 57 Queue Config 57 QoS Classification 58 ROUTING 60 Default Gateway 60 Static Route 60 RIP 61 DNS 62 DNS Server 62 Dynamic DNS 62 DSL 64 PORT MAPPING 66 DIAGNOSTICS 68 MANAGEMENT 69 SETTINGS 69 SYSTEM LOG 71 TR 069...

Page 3: ...allation Guide Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DSL 2542B will cause damage and void the warranty for this product System Requirements ADSL Internet service Computer with 200MHz Processor 64MB Memory CD ROM Drive Ethernet Adapter with TCP IP Protocol Installed Internet Explorer v6 or later FireFox v1 5 Computer with Windows 2000 Windows XP or...

Page 4: ...evices Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never age out Create a static route if you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN for example to another router or a server or to a specific destination outside your netwo...

Page 5: ...ter shipped with the Router to connect to power source Ethernet Port Use the Ethernet port to connect the Router to a computer or an Ethernet LAN ADSL Port Use the ADSL cable to connect to the your telephone line RJ 11 port Reset Button To manually reset depress button with the power on for at least seven seconds ...

Page 6: ...DSL interface LAN A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup This light will blink when there is activity currently passing through the Ethernet port Internet A solid green light indicates the WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP and DSL is up or a static IP address is configured and PPP negotiation has been successfully completed If the indicator blinks green this means the Router is activ...

Page 7: ...f the Router is very important Do not place the Router in an enclosed area such as a closet cabinet or in the attic or garage Before You Begin Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation ...

Page 8: ...2B 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 Windows XP and Windows Vista Web Browser Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management software The program is designed to wor...

Page 9: ...sh and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router In this case it is not necessary to install software on your computer It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device including account information used to identify and verify the connection All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address For bridged connections the global IP settings must resi...

Page 10: ...outed IP LLC 1483 Routed IP VC Mux or IPoA MER Dynamic IP Address 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Modulation Type ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for their service The default DSL modulation ADSL2 Multi Mode used for the Router automatically detects all...

Page 11: ...n with the VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections This setting can be changed in the WAN Setup window of the web management interface ...

Page 12: ...ment interface The default Password is admin The user may change this LAN IP addresses for the DSL 2542B This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the Router s configuration graphical user interface GUI using a web browser The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires This address will be th...

Page 13: ... server This means that it can assign an IP address subnet mask and a default gateway address to computers on your LAN The default range of IP addresses the DSL 2542B will assign are from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Your computer or computers needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically that is they need to be configured as DHCP clients It is recommended that you collect and recor...

Page 14: ...ou need to view them for troubleshooting Power on Router The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device 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 You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit The Status LED should light solid green and begin ...

Page 15: ...nd hold the reset button while the device is powered off 2 Turn on the power 3 Wait for 5 8 seconds and then release the reset button Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings The device settings will be restored to the factory default IP address 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 the default management Us...

Page 16: ...eeds higher than 10Mbps be sure that the device has auto negotiation NWay enabled for the connecting port Use standard twisted pair cabling with RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 port on the Router is a crossed port MDI X Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight through c...

Page 17: ...nd can be accessed using a web browser The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the Router The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP addr...

Page 18: ...o configure and monitor the Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup QUICK SETUP Click the Quick Setup link on the left panel of the opening page to launch a series of setup windows Tick the DSL Auto connect check box and then click the Next button If the ADSL connection is down deselect the DSL Auto connect checkbox and then click the Next button to manually assign VPI and...

Page 19: ... to set up ATM PVC configuration Enter a Port Identifier Virtual Path Identifier and Virtual Channel Identifier The VPI and VCI values should be provided by your ISP This window also allows you to enable QoS by ticking the Enable Quality of Service check box Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 20: ...lso allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue QUICK SETUP BRIDGING To enable bridging tick the Enable Bridge Service check box and enter a Service Name To disable WAN service unselect the check box Click the Next button to continue QUICK SETUP BRIDGING This window allows you to configure the Router IP address and subnet mask for...

Page 21: ...n D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 21 QUICK SETUP BRIDGING This summary window allows you to confirm the bridging settings you have just made Click the Save Reboot button to save your new bridging settings and restart the Router ...

Page 22: ...k DSL 2542B User Manual 22 QUICK SETUP PPPoA Click the PPP over ATM PPPoA radio button on this window This window also allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 23: ...username and the password for your PPP connection This information is obtained from your ISP Additional settings on this window will also depend on your ISP Click the Next button to continue QUICK SETUP PPPoA This window allows you to enable IGMP multicasting and WAN service Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 24: ... an IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface In addition you can either enable or disable the DHCP server To enable the DHCP server enter a starting IP address an ending IP address and a subnet mask You may also choose to change the default value of the leased time Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 25: ...ation D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 25 QUICK SETUP PPPoA This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made Click the Save Reboot button to save your new PPP over ATM settings and restart the Router ...

Page 26: ...DSL 2542B User Manual 26 QUICK SETUP PPPoE Click the PPP over Ethernet PPPoE radio button on this window This window also allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 27: ...nual 27 QUICK SETUP PPPoE This window allows you to set the username and the password for your PPP connection This information is obtained from your ISP Additional settings on this window will also depend on your ISP Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 28: ... continue QUICK SETUP PPPoE This window allows you to enter an IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface In addition you can either enable or disable the DHCP server To enable the DHCP server enter a starting IP address an ending IP address and a subnet mask You may also choose to change the default value of the leased time Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 29: ...on D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 29 QUICK SETUP PPPoE This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made Click the Save Reboot button to save your new PPP over Ethernet settings and restart the Router ...

Page 30: ...L 2542B User Manual 30 QUICK SETUP MER Click the MAC Encapsulation Routing MER radio button on this window This window also allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 31: ...ection 3 Configuration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 31 QUICK SETUP MER This window allows you to configure the WAN IP settings This information is obtained from your ISP Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 32: ...B User Manual 32 QUICK SETUP MER This window allows you to enable or disable Network Address Translation and a firewall for your Router In addition you can enable or disable IGMP multicasting and WAN service Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 33: ...an IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface In addition you can either enable or disable the DHCP server To enable the DHCP server enter a starting IP address an ending IP address and a subnet mask You may also choose to change the default value of the leased time Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 34: ...D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 34 QUICK SETUP MER This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made Click the Save Reboot button to save your new MAC Encapsulation Routing settings and restart the Router ...

Page 35: ...ink DSL 2542B User Manual 35 QUICK SETUP IPoA Click the IP over ATM IPoA radio button on this window This window also allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 36: ...ction 3 Configuration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 36 QUICK SETUP IPoA This window allows you to configure the WAN IP settings This information is obtained from your ISP Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 37: ... User Manual 37 QUICK SETUP IPoA This window allows you to enable or disable Network Address Translation and a firewall for your Router In addition you can enable or disable IGMP multicasting and WAN service Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 38: ...an IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface In addition you can either enable or disable the DHCP server To enable the DHCP server enter a starting IP address an ending IP address and a subnet mask You may also choose to change the default value of the leased time Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 39: ...ration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 39 QUICK SETUP IPoA This summary window allows you to confirm the settings you have just made Click the Save Reboot button to save your new IP over ATM settings and restart the Router ...

Page 40: ...Section 3 Configuration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 40 Device Info To access the Device Info window click either the Device Info or Summary button in the Device Info directory The following page opens ...

Page 41: ...indow displays the current status of your DSL connection including the software version LAN IP address and DNS server address WAN To access the WAN Info window click the WAN button in the Device Info directory This window displays the current status of your WAN connection ...

Page 42: ...the Device Info directory This window displays the Router s LAN statistics Click the Reset Statistics button to refresh these statistics This window displays the Router s WAN statistics Click the Reset Statistics button to refresh these statistics This window displays the Router s ATM statistics Click the Reset button to refresh these statistics ...

Page 43: ...k DSL 2542B User Manual 43 This window displays the Router s ADSL statistics Click the Reset Statistics button to refresh these statistics Click the ADSL BER Test button to access the ADSL Bit Error Rate Test window displayed below ...

Page 44: ...ory This read only window displays routing info ARP To access the Device Info ARP window click the ARP button in the Device Info directory This read only window displays Address Resolution Protocol info DHCP To access the Device Info DHCP Leases window click the DHCP button in the Device Info directory This read only window displays DHCP lease info ...

Page 45: ...ation used to examine performance and for troubleshooting WAN To access the Wide Area Network WAN Setup window click the WAN button in the Advanced Setup directory This window is used to configure the WAN interface You can add delete and modify WAN interfaces on this window Once the desired changes to the WAN interface are complete click the Save Reboot button If you are setting up the WAN interfa...

Page 46: ...check box Click the Next button to continue This window allows you to select the appropriate connection type The choices include PPP over ATM PPPoA PPP over Ethernet PPPoE MAC Encapsulation Routing MER IP over ATM IPoA and Bridging default This window also allows you to use the drop down menu to select the desired Encapsulation Mode Click the Next button to continue For further information about e...

Page 47: ...e base address used for DHCP In order to use the Router for DHCP on your LAN the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router The IP addresses available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Router To access the Local Area Network LAN Setup window click the LAN link in the Advanced Setup directory This window...

Page 48: ... click the NAT button in the Advanced Setup directory The NAT button appears when configuring WAN interface in PPPoA PPPoE MER or IPoA Virtual Servers This window is used to configure virtual server You can add delete and modify virtual server on this window If you are setting up the virtual server click the Add button ...

Page 49: ...s window by clicking the Select a Service radio button and then using the drop down list to choose an existing service or by clicking the Custom Server radio button and entering your own Application Rule in the field provided Click Save Apply when you are finished with the virtual server configuration ...

Page 50: ...ication on the LAN initiates a TCP UDP connection to a remote party using Trigger Ports The Router allows the remote party form the WAN side to establish new connections back to the application on the LAN side using the Open Ports Applications such as games video conferencing and other remote access applications require that specific ports in the Router s firewall be opened for access by applicati...

Page 51: ...cation radio button and then using the drop down list to choose an existing application or by clicking the Custom application radio button and entering your own Application Rule in the field provided Click Save Apply when you are finished with the port setting configuration The new Application Rule will appear in the Port Triggering table ...

Page 52: ... address type in the IP Address of the server or device on your LAN and click the Save Apply button Security To access the Security window click the Security button in the Advanced Setup directory The Security button appears after configuring WAN interface IP Filtering The IP Filtering button appears when configuring WAN interface in PPPoA PPPoE MER or IPoA IP Filtering Outgoing This window allows...

Page 53: ...er IP address or Netmask to show different items Source IP Address Enter the start and end IP address for the range of IP addresses which you are creating the filter rule Select IP Range by Source IP Address Source Subnet Mask This is the IP address and their associated subnets for which you are creating the filter rule Source Port The Source Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depen...

Page 54: ...w All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect By default all incoming IP traffic from the Internet is blocked when the firewall is enabled If you are setting up the incoming IP filtering click the Add button Enter the information in the section Explanations of parameters are described below Click the Save Apply button to add the entry in the Ac...

Page 55: ...ding on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule Destination Port The Destination Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule MAC Filtering The MAC Filtering button appears when configuring WAN interface in Bridging MAC filtering are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN LAN inte...

Page 56: ...Pv4 IPv6 Apple Talk IPX NetBEUI or IGMP in the Protocol Type list type in a Destination MAC a Source MAC or both in the entry fields Select a direction LAN WAN WAN LAN or LAN WAN in the Frame Direction list Click the Save Apply button to add the entry in the Active Bridge Filters table ...

Page 57: ...lls Large amounts of non critical data can be scaled so as not to affect these prioritized sensitive real time programs To access the QoS Queue Management Configuration window click the Quality of Service link in the Advanced Setup directory This window allows you to set up QoS on the Router When you are finished click on the Save Apply button Queue Config To add a new QoS Queue configuration clic...

Page 58: ...u to configure a QoS queue entry and assign it a specific network interface Click the Save Apply button to save and activate the filter QoS Classification To configure QoS Classification click the QOS Classification link Choose Add or Remove to configure network traffic classes ...

Page 59: ... the upstream traffic assign a queue that defines the precedence and the interface and optionally overwrite the IP header DSCP byte A rule consists of a class name and at least one condition Please remember that all of the specified conditions on this window must be met for the rule to take effect Click the Save Apply button to save and activate this rule ...

Page 60: ...y checkbox is ticked the Router will accept the first default gateway assignment received from one of the enabled PPPoA PPPoE or MER DHCP enabled PVC s If this checkbox is not ticked enter the static default gateway and or a WAN interface Click the Save Apply button when you are finished Static Route Click the Add button on the Routing Static Route window to access the following window displayed o...

Page 61: ...er the static routing information for an entry to the routing table Click the Save Apply button when you are finished RIP Click Enabled in Global RIP Mode select Version and Operation and tick Enabled of the Interface Click the Save Apply button to activate RIP ...

Page 62: ...he available entry fields for the Primary DNS Server and the Secondary DNS Server Click the Save button when you are finished Dynamic DNS The Router supports Dynamic DNS Dynamic Domain Name Service The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet ...

Page 63: ...equired DDNS information click the Save Apply button to save the information Note DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to engaging it on the Router This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server ...

Page 64: ...he DSL Settings window click the DSL option in the Advanced Setup directory This window allows you to select the desired modulation phone line pair and capability Click the Save Apply button when you are finished Click the Advanced Settings button to select a DSL test mode ...

Page 65: ...he desired DSL test mode and then click the Apply button Click the Tone Selection button to modify the upstream and downstream tones Select the appropriate upstream and downstream tones for your ADSL connection Click the Apply button to let your settings take effect ...

Page 66: ...l 66 Port Mapping To access the Port Mapping window click the Port Mapping button in the Advanced Setup directory Use this window to enable port mapping Tick Enable virtual ports on and enter If you are setting up the mapping groups click the Add button ...

Page 67: ...Section 3 Configuration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 67 To create a new mapping group enter Group Name add interfaces to Grouped Interfaces Click Save Apply to save the changes ...

Page 68: ...nnectivity of the Router Click the Test button to test the network connection to your local network and your DSL service provider The Diagnostics window also allows you to test the network connection with OAM F4 Click the Test with OAM F4 button to carry out this type of test To test another connection on the Router click the Next Previous Connection button ...

Page 69: ...he most out of your Router Settings The Settings window allows you to backup the Router configuration update the router configuration and restore the router to default settings The SettingsÆ Backup window allows you to backup your DSL Router configuration Click the Backup Settings button to save your Router configuration to a file on your computer ...

Page 70: ...e on the PC Settings Update Click Browse to select a file and click the Update Settings button to update the Router settings Settings Restore Default Click the Restore Default Settings button to reset your Router back to the factory default settings including IP settings 192 168 1 1 and Administrator password admin ...

Page 71: ...og button to configure the System Log options System Log View System Log In the System Log window click on the Refresh button to refresh the system log settings System Log Configuration The system log displays chronological event log data The event log can be read from the local host or sent to a System Log server The available event severity levels are Emergency Alert Critical Error Warning Notic...

Page 72: ...ion window click the TR 069 Client button in the Management directory TR 069 WAN Management Protocol allows the remote server to connect to the device and configure the device Click Enable under Inform and enter the information of ACS URL username and password When you are finished click the Save Apply button ...

Page 73: ...42B User Manual 73 Internet Time To access the Time settings window click the Internet Time button in the Management directory This window allows you to set the Router s time configuration When you are finished click the Save Apply button ...

Page 74: ... Access Control button in the Management directory Access Control Services Enable or disable the desired LAN services When you are finished click the Save Apply button Access Control IP Address This window allows you to enable or disable Access Control Mode To add an IP address management station click the Add button ...

Page 75: ...u to change the password on the Router When you are finished click the Save Apply button Update Software To access the Update Software window click the Update Software link in the Management directory This window allows you to update the Router s software Click the Browse button to navigate to the location where the updated software file is located Once you have located the file click the Update S...

Page 76: ...3 Configuration D Link DSL 2542B User Manual 76 Save Reboot To access this window click the Save Reboot link in the Management directory To save your settings and reboot the system click the Save Reboot button ...

Page 77: ...lt username is admin and the default password is admin If you have changed the password and cannot remember it you will need to reset the Router to the factory default setting see question 2 which will set the password back to admin Note Please refer to the next section Networking Basics to check your PC s IP configuration if you can t see the login windows 2 How do I reset my Router to the factor...

Page 78: ...ve been provided by your ISP 4 Why can t I get an Internet connection For ADSL ISP users please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled connected by your ISP and that your ISP username and password are correct 5 What can I do if my Router can t be detected by running the installation CD Ensure the Router is powered on Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends a...

Page 79: ...n the run box type cmd and click on the OK button At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a w...

Page 80: ...ternet Protocol TCP IP and click on the Properties Step 4 Click on the Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 1 1 make your IP address 192 168 1 X where X is a number between 2 and 254 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set t...

Page 81: ...ical IP over ATM RFC1483 2684 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 AAL5 RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol RFC1994 CHAP RFC2131 DHCP Client DHCP Server RFC2364 PPP over ATM RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet Data Transfer Rate G dmt full rate downstream up to 8 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps G lite ADSL downstream up to 1 5 Mbps upstream up to 512 Kbps G dmt bis full rate downstream up to 12 Mb...