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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Notes ..................10 Maintenance ....................55 Information you will need from your ADSL service provider ..12 Password ......................55 Information you will need about the DSL-2740R ......14 Save/Restore Settings ..................56 Information you will need about your LAN or computer ....15 Firmware Update ...................57 Wireless Installation Notes .................16... -
Page 3: Product Overview
• One straight-through Ethernet cable • One Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating (12 V/ 1 A) than the one included with the DSL-2740R will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 4: System Requirements
• Computer with: • 200MHz Processor • 64 MB Memory • CD-ROM Drive • Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP installed • Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 • MAC OS • Internet Explorer 6 or higher, FireFox 1.5 • D-Link Click’s Connect Utility D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 5: Introduction
Ultimate Internet Connection The DSL-2740R ADSL2+ Router is a versatile, high-performance remote router for home and the small office. With integrated ADSL2/2+ supporting download speeds of up to 24 Mbps, firewall protection, Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11n wireless LAN, and 4 Ethernet switch ports, this router provides all the functions that a home or small office needs to establish a secure and high-speed remote link to the outside world. -
Page 6: Features
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DSL-2740R is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and g PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Use the adapter shipped with the router to connect to a power source. FOUR ETHERNET PORTS Use the Ethernet ports to connect the router to your Ethernet LAN or Ethernet devices. POWER BUTTON Press this button to turn the unit on or off. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Internet connection. The LED is dark if the router is powered off. A solid green light indicates a valid link at startup. These lights blink when there is a connection on any of the Ethernet ports. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 9: 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-2740R... -
Page 10: Installation Notes
Operating Systems The DSL-2740R uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. - Page 11 DSL-2740R through the wireless interface. Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. The DSL-2740R supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2, and mixed WPA/WPA2. Wireless access can also be controlled by selecting MAC addresses that are allowed to associate with the device. Please read the section on Wireless Configuration.
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Page 12: Information You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider
Modulation Type drop-down menu on the ADSL Configuration window (Advanced > ADSL). Security Protocol This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to verify your username and password when you log on to their network. Your router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 13 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 Settings window of the web management interface. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 14: Information You Will Need About The Dsl-2740R
IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled. LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2740R This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2740R, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later. -
Page 15: Information You Will Need About Your Lan Or Computer
Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2740R to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2740R to connect to other computers or Ethernet devices. -
Page 16: Wireless Installation Notes
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. -
Page 17: Device Installation
Device Installation The DSL-2740R Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces: an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) connection. Carefully consider the router’s location’s suitability for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices. You must have a functioning broadband connection via a bridge device such as a Cable or ADSL modem in order to use the router’s WAN function. -
Page 18: Factory Reset Button
(MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to router connection. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the router does not exceed 100 meters. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 19 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 on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 20: Configuration
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless 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 21: Setup Wizard
IP settings and DHCP server setup. ADSL SETUP Click on Setup Wizard to launch the Setup Wizard. WELCOME TO D-LINK SETUP WIZARD There are four steps for configuring your router. Click on Next to continue. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 1: CHANGE YOUR DSL-2740R PASSWORD The default password is admin. In order to secure your network, please modify the password. Note: The Confirm Password entry must be the same as that for New Password. Of course, you can click on Skip to ignore the step.
- Page 23 You can also use the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synchronize the Date and Time to your local PC. Or, you can also adjust Year/Month/ Day/Hour/Minute/Second values manually. Click on Next to save the configuration and continue. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 24 Please enter the VPI/VCI numbers if provided by the ISP. Click on Next to save the configuration and continue. Please enter your Username and Password provided by your ISP provider. Click on Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 25 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 4: CONNECT TO INTERNET Click on APPLY to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 26: Internet Setup
Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE/PPPoA.(For most DSL users) Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL. Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments. Bridge Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 27 DNS AND DEFAULT GATEWAY Select Obtain DNS server address automatically to get DNS from your ISP. Select Use the following DNS server addresses to type the DNS IPs in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 28 Select Enable NAT when you want to have WAN and LAN. Select Enable Firewall when you want to have the basic filter function, for example, ICMP ping to DSL-2740R. Select Enable IGMP Proxy when you want to let IAD act as a IGMP proxy which can help the proxy server to send IGMP query packets to the IPTV clients.
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Page 29: Wireless
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and PC. To access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings window, click on Wireless Setup in the SETUP directory. - Page 30 Section 3 - Configuration Clicking on Wireless Connection Setup Wizard will open the D-Link Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Enable Your Wireless Network Your wireless network is enabled by default. You can simply uncheck the Enable Your Wireless Network checkbox to disable wireless.
- Page 31 Click Cancel to return to the main menu of the Wireless Setup page. Add Wireless Device with WPS Clicking on Add Wireless Device with WPS will open the D-Link Add Wireless Device with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wizard. The wizard provides you the option to set up WPS using either the Auto or Manual methods.
- Page 32 Please then refer to the next column. Please type the network name in the Network Name SSID field. Please type the network key in the Network Key field. Click Next to proceed to the next page. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 33 Select 802.11 Mode to operate in b/g/n mode. Or select specified mode to use 802.11b only, 802.11g only, or 802.11n only. Choosing Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b enables the DSL-2740R to detect clients and use 802.11g or 802.11b to synchronize. Choosing Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b enables the DSL-2740R to detect clients and use 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b to synchronize.
- Page 34 162 Mbps MCS 13 0x8d 104 Mbps 216 Mbps MCS 14 0x8e 117 Mbps 243 Mbps MCS 15 0x8f 130 Mbps 270 Mbps 300 Mbps Choose Visible or Invisible to decide if you want to broadcast its SSID. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 35 To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security features. This device supports three wireless security modes including WEP, WPA, and WPA-Personal. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 36 Specify the encryption key from the Current Network Key drop-down menu. Enter up to four keys into the WEP Key fields. Select the Authentication type from the drop-down menu. (Shared is better than Open.) Click on Apply Settings to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 37 Select Auto(WPA or WPA2) or WPA2 only or WPA only on the WPA Mode. Type the value in seconds on the Group Key Update Interval. The default value is 1800. Type the string on the Pre-Shared Key. Click Apply Settings to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 38: Local Network
Set the DHCP Lease Time in number of hours. The default value is 72. If you don’t want DSL-2740R to be the DHCP server, you can enable DHCP relay to pass the DHCP discover packets of the clients to another DHCP server. -
Page 39: D-Link Dsl-2740R
Click on Save Settings. You will be asked to reboot by a pop-up window. Click on OK to reboot the router. LAN SETUP Do not turn the router off while it is rebooting. You might need to re-configure your PC NIC settings to enter the router’s web manager after reboot. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 40: Time
For example, in Germany you must type 2 because Germany’s time zone is 1 hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1). Thus, in Germany you should use March, Last, Sunday, at 1:00 A.M for the start time. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 41 SET THE DATE AND TIME MANAULLY You can also use Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synchronize the Date and Time to your local PC. Or, you can also adjust Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute/Second manually. Click Apply to save the configurations. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 42: Logout
The LOGOUT page enables you to log out of your router configuration and closes the browser. To access the LOGOUT setting window, click on Logout in the SETUP directory LOGOUT Click on Logout to log out of the router configuration and close the browser. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 43: Advanced
The Port Forwarding function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The DSL-2740R will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address, using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number, and then redirect these requests to the server on your LAN with the LAN IP address you specify. -
Page 44: Application Rules
Use this feature as parental controls to only grant or block access from applications such as peer-to-peer utilities or games . APPLICATION RULES Select Allow or Deny for applications such as ICQ, MSN, Yahoo messenger, and Real Audio/Video. Click Apply Settings to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 45: Inbound Filter
Choose ICMP, TCP/UDP, TCP, or UDP in Protocol. Type the Source IP address, Source Subnet Mask, and Source Port. Type the Destination IP address, Destination Subnet Mask, and Destination port. Please click Add/Apply to add the filter to the list. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 46: Ip/Mac Filter
Choose Both, Incoming, or Outgoing in Direction. Type the Source IP address, Subnet Mask, and Port Number. Type Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, and Port Number. Choose ICMP, TCP, or UDP in Protocol. Click Save to add the policy in the list. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 47: Dns Setup
DNS servers on the ISP’s network, check the Obtain DNS server address automatically box. If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP, enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternate DNS Server. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 48 Section 3 - Configuration DDNS CONFIGURATION Please access a DDNS web server to obtain a domain name. You can use the D-Link DDNS server at https://www.dlinkddns.com to receive a free DDNS. Please enable Enable Dynamic DNS if you want to use DDNS.
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Page 49: Firewall & Dmz
DMZ means Demilitarised Zone. DMZ allows computers behind the router firewall to be accessible to Internet traffic. Typically, your DMZ would contain Web servers, FTP servers, and others. FIREWALL SETTINGS Enable the Firewall by clicking Enable Firewall. Enable the SPI on clicking Enable SPI. Enable the ALG on clicking Enable ALG. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 50 Section 3 - Configuration DMZ SETTINGS Please select Enable DMZ and type the DMZ client IP in the DMZ IP Address. Or you also can choose the DMZ host using the pulldown menu. Click on Apply Settings to apply these settings. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 51: Advanced Wireless
Advanced Wireless These options are for users who wish to change the performance of their 802.11g wireless radio from the standard settings. D-Link does not recommend changing the factory default settings. Incorrect settings may impair the performance of your wireless radio. The default settings should provide the best wireless radio performance in most environments. - Page 52 Section 3 - Configuration GUEST WIRELESS SETTINGS Select how many SSIDs you need in Wireless SSID Num. Please select Enable Wireless Guest Network. Type SSID in Guest SSID1. Click on Apply Settings to apply these settings. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 53: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You also can click Reset to Unconfigured to reset the wireless setting. PIN SETTINGS Click on Reset PIN to Default or Generate New PIN to show the PIN in the Current PIN field. ADD WIRELESS STATION Please click Add Wireless Device with WPS to set the WPS. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 54: Advanced Lan
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced LAN These options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from factory default. Changing these settings may affect the behavior of your network. UPNP Please select Enable UPnP when you want to have Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support peer-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices. -
Page 55: Maintenance
Click on the MAINTENANCE tab to view the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. Password The factory default password of this router is admin. To help secure your network, D-Link recommends that you choose a new password. SET PASSWORD (OPTIONAL) Please type the Current Password, New Password, and Confirm Password. -
Page 56: Save/Restore Settings
Update Settings to upload the file. If necessary, please click Restore Device to regain the default settings. Click Write To Flash to write web parameters to flash. All your settings will be saved after restart. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 57: Firmware Update
It shows Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date. FIRMWARE UPGRADE To upgrade the firmware, click the Browse… button to search for the firmware file and then click Upload to begin copying the file. The Router will load the file and restart automatically. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 58: Diagnostics
There are three tests: Test the assigned IP address, Ping ISP Default Gateway and Ping Preferred DNS server. They will either show PASS or FAIL. Please click Re-run DiagnosticsTest to run diagnostics again on the above test items. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 59: System Log
Section 3 - Configuration System Log The System Log allows you to configure local, remote and email logging, and to view the logs that have been created. This section allows you to view the logs. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 60: Status
The Device Info page displays a summary overview of your router status, including the device software version and summary of your Internet configuration (both wireless and Ethernet status). To access the DEVICE STATUS LOG setting window, click on the Device Info button in the STATUS directory. GENERAL This window displays current system time and the firmware version. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 61 Section 3 - Configuration INTERNET STATUS This window displays WAN information including IP address, Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred, and Alternate DNS Server. WIRELESS LAN This window displays authenticated wireless stations and their status. D-Link DSL-2740R...
- Page 62 Section 3 - Configuration LOCAL NETWORK INFO This window displays LAN information including MAC, IP address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 63: Connected Clients
Section 3 - Configuration Connected Clients This page shows the connected DHCP clients on the LAN. NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS This window displays all the entities which have linked to the LAN interface successfully. D-Link DSL-2740R... -
Page 64: Statistics
This information reflects the current status of your router. WAN STATISTICS This window displays all the Receiver and Transmitted packet statistics and status on the WAN interface. LAN STATISTICS This window displays all the Receiver and Transmitted packet statistics and status on the LAN interface. D-Link DSL-2740R... - Page 65 Section 3 - Configuration ADSL STATISTICS This window displays the ADSL statistics. D-Link DSL-2740R...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet and do not need to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. - Page 67 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management.
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Page 68: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. - Page 69 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
- Page 70 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
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Page 71: 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 72 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
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Page 73: Technical Specifications
• RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol • WEP data encryption • RFC1994 CHAP • WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security • RFC2131 DHCP Client/DHCP Server • Multiple SSID • RFC2364 PPP over ATM • MAC address-based access control • RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet D-Link DSL-2740R...