Initial Configuration - D-Link DSR-500 Quick Installation Manual

2. Then, use the screws provided with the
equipment rack to mount the device in the rack.
Figure 4. Installing the Services Router
in a standard-sized equipment rack
Connecting Power and Turning On/Off
The AC Power adapter shipped with the device
connects the device to earth ground when plugged
an AC grounding-type power outlet. The device
must be connected to earth ground during normal
operation.
To connect power to the device, plug one end of
the AC power core into the AC power appliance
inlet on the back panel of the device. Plug the other
end into an AC power source.
Note: We recommend using a surge protector for
the power connection.
To power on the DSR-500/1000 device, press
the AC power switch on the rear panel to the on
position. To power off the device, press the power
switch to the off position.
Connecting the Device to a Network
This section provides basic information about
physically connecting the DSR-500 /1000 to a
network. To connect the necessary cables as
shown in Figure 5.
1. Connect an RJ-45 cable from the port labeled
WAN1 to the external router. The port WAN1 is
pre-allocated to the WAN1 network segment.
2. Connect an RJ-45 cable from the port labeled
LAN (1-4) to a switch in the LAN network
segment.
3. Connect an RJ45-to-DB9 cable from the
console port for CLI (Command Line Interface)
management access.
Switch
User
Figure 5. Basic Cabling Example

Initial Configuration

The Services Router software is preinstalled on
the DSR-500/1000 device. When the device is
powered on, it is ready to be configured. While
the device has a default factory configuration
that allow you to initially connect to the device,
you must perform further configuration for your
specific network requirements.
Using the WebUI
To use the WebUI, the workstation from which you
are managing the device must initially be on the
same subnetwork as the device.
D-Link Services Router  3
Internet
LAN Console