Chapter 2. Overview; General Information - D-Link DSL-2640U User Manual

DSL-2640U Wireless ADSL2+ Router with Ethernet WAN Support
User Manual
CHAPTER 2.

General Information

The DSL-2640U device is an affordable high-end ADSL/Ethernet router developed for home and
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks. It provides fast and simple broadband access to the
Internet and a shared connection for multi users. The device allows accessing the Internet via ADSL
technology and via Ethernet technology.
DSL-2640U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and wired network:
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the QoS engine,
and numerous additional features.
The router is equipped with an ADSL port to connect to an ADSL line and 4 Ethernet ports to
connect workstations. Due to this feature, DSL-2640U represents a moderate-priced solution for
creating wired networks without an additional switch. In addition, any Ethernet port of the device
can be used to connect to a private Ethernet line.
Also DSL-2640U can operate
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function.
In addition, the device is equipped with a button for switching the Wi-Fi network off/on. If needed,
for example, when you leave home, you can easily switch the router's WLAN by pressing the
button, and devices connected to the LAN ports of the router will stay online.
The wireless router DSL-2640U includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions
minimize threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access
to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure and manage the settings of the wireless router DSL-2640U via the user-friendly
web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
Now you can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link
update server and notifies when ready to install it.
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