Hardware Installation; Connect The Power; Connect Adsl Line - D-Link DSL-504 User Manual

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DSL-504 ADSL Router User's Guide

Hardware Installation

This chapter discusses the various connections you will need to make in order to

use the Router.

When selecting the location for the Router, allow room to access the connections

on the rear panel. You will want to place the Router so that you will be able to

see the LED indicators on the front panel. Also allow some space above the

Router for ventilation to avoid problems with overheating.

It may be convenient for you locate the Router near the PC you intend to use for

initial configuration of the Router. For initial configuration of the device you may

need convenient access to the RS-232 serial port on the rear panel. The RS-232

serial port is intended for use with text-based console management software for

the initial configuration and for out-of-band management of the Router. Whether

it is necessary to use an RS-232 console manager for first time set up depends on

how you allocate IP addresses on your network. Read Chapter 4, First Time Set

Up to help you decide how best to use the Router on your network.

Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear

panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a nearby power source. You should

see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit.

Use the twisted-pair ADSL cable (standard telephone cable) included with the

Router to connect it to your telephone line. Simply plug one end of the cable into

the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the

other end into the wall jack. The ADSL connection is the WAN interface. It links

the Router to the network service provider's backbone infrastructure. This is the

Router's access point to the Internet.

The Router must undergo a negotiation process to establish the terms of the

ADSL connection. During this negotiation the Status LED will light a steady

green, after which it will blink. If the ADSL line is disconnected, it will repeat

this process.

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