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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................. 81 WAN........................ 45 LAN ......................... 47 NAT ......................... 48 Virtual Servers .................... 48 Port Triggering .................... 50 DMZ Host ....................52 ......................52 ECURITY IP Filtering ....................52 MAC Filtering....................55 ..................57 UALITY OF ERVICE D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    • 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 Windows Vista • D-Link Click'n Connect Utility D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 4: Features

    • Telnet Connection – Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router’s management software remotely. • Easy Installation – The DSL-2542B uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy set up. Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    Ethernet Port Power Insert Use the Ethernet port to connect Use the adapter shipped with the the Router to a computer or an Router to connect to power Ethernet LAN source D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 6: Leds

    Router is active. If the Router power is off, this remains dark. A solid red light indicates there is no DHCP response, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication has failed, and/or there is no IP. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 7: Installation

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 8: Installation Notes

    Likewise, most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 9 LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device, such as a router, or similar firewall hardware. The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 10 VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 11 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 12 IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled. LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2542B This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2542B and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 13: Information You Will Need About Your Lan Or Computer

    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-2542B ADSL Router. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 14: Device Installation

    Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first time you have installed the device, some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 15: Factory 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 Username is “admin” and the default Password is “admin.” D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 16: Network Connections

    MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable. Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed in a PC using the Ethernet cable provided. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Section 3 – Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first necessary to communicate with the Router through its management interface, which is HTML-based and can be accessed using a web browser.

  • Page 18: Quick Setup

    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 VCI values. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 19 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 20 QUICK SETUP – BRIDGING This window allows you to configure the Router IP address and subnet mask for your LAN. Once you have entered an IP address and subnet mask, click the Next button to continue. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 23 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 24 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 25 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 27 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 28 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 29 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 31 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 33 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 34 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 36 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 38 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 39 Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 40: Device Info

    Section 3 – Configuration 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: D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 41: Summary

    This window displays the current status of your DSL connection, including the software version, LAN IP address, and DNS server address. 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 42: Statistics

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 43 Section 3 – Configuration 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: D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 44: Route

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 45: Advanced Setup

    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 interface for the first time, click the Add button. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 46 Encapsulation Mode. Click the Next button to continue. For further information about each of the five connection types available on the Router, please go to the Quick Setup section earlier in this manual as all of the windows are identical. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 47: Lan

    To access the Local Area Network (LAN) Setup window, click the LAN link in the Advanced Setup directory. This window allows you to set up a LAN interface. When you are finished, click either the Save or Save/Reboot button. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 48: Nat

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 49 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 50: Port Triggering

    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 applications. Click the Add button to configure port triggering. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 51 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 52: Dmz Host

    Filters are used to allow or deny LAN or WAN users from accessing the Internet or your internal network. If you are setting up the outgoing IP filtering, click the Add button. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 53 The Source Port is the TCP/UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 54 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 Active Inbound IP Filtering table. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 55: Mac Filtering

    You can set up filter rules and disable the entire set of rules without loosing the rules that have been configured. Click Change Policy to configure the global policy as Forwarded or Blocked. If you are setting up the MAC filtering, click the Add button. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 56 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 57: Quality Of Service

    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, click the Queue Config link. Click the Add button to add a new QoS Queue Configuration table entry. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 58: Qos Classification

    This window allows you 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 59 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 60: Routing

    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 on the next page. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 61: Rip

    Enter the static routing information for an entry to the routing table. Click the Save/Apply button when you are finished. Click Enabled in Global RIP Mode, select Version and Operation, and tick Enabled of the Interface. Click the Save/Apply button to activate RIP. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 62: Dns

    VPN server on your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers. Click Add to see the Add DDNS Settings section. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 63 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 Note work without an accepted account with a DDNS server. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 64: Dsl

    To access the 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 65 Select the 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

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

  • Page 68: Diagnostics

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 69: Management

    The Settings window allows you to backup the Router configuration, update the router configuration and restore the router to default settings. The Settings 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 70 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). D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 71: System Log

    System Log server. The available event severity levels are: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. This window allows you to log selected events. When you are finished, click the Save/Apply button. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 72: Client

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 73: Internet Time

    Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 74: Access Control

    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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 75: Update Software

    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 Software button to update the software on the Router. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 76: Save/Reboot

    Section 3 – Configuration 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. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    • This process should take around 1 to 2 minutes. Note: Resetting the Router to the factory default settings will erase the current configuration settings. To reconfigure your settings, login to the Router as outlined in question 1, then run the Quick Setup wizard. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...
  • Page 78 There is a potential security issue if the firewall is disabled on your PC. Please remember to turn it back on once you have finished the whole installation procedure. This will enable you to surf the Internet without any problems. D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

  • Page 79: Networking Basics

    Check Your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 80: Statically Assigning An Ip Address

    Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties.

  • Page 81: Technical Specifications

    • RFC1058 RIP v1 • RFC2131 DHCP Client / • RFC1213 SNMP v1 & v2c DHCP Server • RFC1334 PAP • RFC2364 PPP over ATM • RFC1389 RIP v2 • RFC2516 PPP over • RFC1577 Classical IP over Ethernet D-Link DSL-2542B User Manual...

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