D-Link dsl-g684t Quick Installation Manual

Wireless adsl router
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Before You Begin

1. If you purchased this Router to share your high-speed Internet connection with other
computers, you must have an established Internet account from an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
2. It's best to use the same computer that is connected to your router for configuring the
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router. The DSL-G684T acts as a DHCP server and will
assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. See below in this Quick
Installation Guide or the Manual on the CD-ROM for setting each network adapter to
automatically obtain an IP address.
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If any of the above items is missing, please contact your reseller.
©2005 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
DSL-G684T ADSL Router
CD-ROM (containing Manual)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
Telephone Cable
Power Adapter
Software and specifications subject to change without notice.
DSL-G684T
Wireless ADSL Router
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty for this product.

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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    If any of the above items is missing, please contact your reseller. ©2005 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Connecting The Router To Your Computer

    Connects to your PC on the Ethernet LAN First, connect the power adapter to the power input at the back panel of the DSL-G684T, then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. On the front of the device, the Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
  • Page 3: Configuring The Router

    Configuring the Router You can select two methods to configure your new router. The first method is by using D-Link Click’n Connect Utility, which is included on the CD designed to run on Windows XP/2000. Just follow the instructions step by step to configure your router for Internet access for the first time.
  • Page 4 Configuring the Router (continued) Once you have logged in, the Home directory tab is prominent with the Setup Wizard menu displayed. Most users will be able to use the Setup Wizard to establish the ADSL connection to your ADSL Internet Service Provider (ISP). To begin using the Setup Wizard, click on the Run Wizard button in the middle of the web page.
  • Page 5 Configuring the Router (continued) The first Setup Wizard menu lists a summary of the steps required to complete the setup. Click the Next button to begin setup. Click Next Now configure the Time Zone used for the Router’s system clock. Select the appropriate time zone setting for your location.
  • Page 6 Configuring the Router (continued) Next you will Select the Internet Connection Type for the WAN interface. Your ISP has given this information to you. If you do not know what type of connection to use, exit the Setup Wizard and contact your ISP for the information. The Setup wizard menu that appears when you click the Next button depends on what connection type you select.
  • Page 7 Configuring the Router (continued) PPPoE/PPPoA Connections If you selected the PPPoE/PPPoA connection type in the previous menu, you will see the Setup Wizard menu pictured here. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. If you have been instructed to change the VPI number and VCI number, type in the new values.
  • Page 8 Configuring the Router (continued) Dynamic IP Address Connections If you selected the Dynamic IP Address connection type, select the Connection Type used for encapsulation. If you have been instructed to change the VPI number and VCI number, type in the new values. Click Next when you are ready to continue the Setup Completed menu. Change the numbers as instructed by your ISP by...
  • Page 9 Configuring the Router (continued) Static IP Address Connections If you selected the Static IP Address connection type, change the WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address and (if available) Secondary DNS Server IP address as instructed by your ISP. Select the Connection Type used for encapsulation. If you have been instructed to change the VPI number and VCI number, type in the new values.
  • Page 10: Bridge Connections

    Configuring the Router (continued) Bridge Connections If you selected the Bridge connection type, select the Connection Type used for encapsulation. If you have been instructed to change the VPI number and VCI number, type in the new values. Click Next when you are ready to continue the Setup Completed menu. Change the numbers as instructed by your ISP by...
  • Page 11: Setup Completed

    Configuring the Router (continued) Setup Completed All the settings for the ADSL connection are now completed. Click the Restart button to save the new settings and restart the Router. It will take about two minutes to restart the Router. Click Restart While the Router is restarting, DO NOT TURN OFF THE ROUTER.
  • Page 12 Appendix For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, Tools, or Status tabs on the web-management interface; or to the manual located on the CD-ROM. Configuring IP Settings in Windows XP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. 1.
  • Page 13 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. Click Properties 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button.

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