Wiring The Dfl-900/1500 - D-Link DFL-900 User Manual

Part I
Overview
Step 4. NAT:
Configure the connection of LAN to WAN direction. It will make all the client pc access the internet through
DFL-900/1500. For more information, please refer to section 1.8.1.
Step 5. Virtual Server:
If there is any server located inside the DFL-900/1500. You may hope these servers can provide services outside. So you
should configure the Virtual Server which provides connections of WAN to LAN direction. For more information, please
refer to section 1.8.2.
After you completely finished the above steps, the connectivity function of DFL-900/1500 is probably well-done.
1.5

Wiring the DFL-900/1500

A. First, connect the power cord to the socket at the back panel of the DFL-900/1500 as inFigure 1-6, Figure
1-7 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will
turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B. Using an Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the WAN port on the front panel of the
DFL-900/1500 and the other end of the cable to a DSL or Cable modem, as in Figure 1-8, Figure 1-9.
C. Computers with an Ethernet adapter can be directly connected to any of the LAN ports using a
cross-over Ethernet cable, as in Figure 1-8, Figure 1-9.
D. Computers that act as servers to provide Internet services should be connected to the DMZ port using
an Ethernet Cable, as in Figure 1-8, Figure 1-9.
D-Link
Figure 1-6 Back panel of the DFL-900
Figure 1-7 Back panel of the DFL-1500
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