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DSL-504T DSL Router User's Guide
Installation Requirements
In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router
that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (Username and
Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will
be required. You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information. This way
you have a hard copy of all the information needed to setup the Router. If it is necessary to reconfigure
the device, all the necessary information can be easily accessed. Be sure to keep this information safe
and private.
Low Pass Filters
Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a
filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference. A low pass filter device can be
installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. These filters are easy to install
passive devices that connect to the ADSL device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask
your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation.
Operating Systems
The DSL-504T 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.
Web Browser
Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management
software. The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer® version 6 or Netscape Navigator® version 6.2.3, or later versions. The web browser
must have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript
has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that
may be running on your computer.
Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)
Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router.
This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an
Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed.
Likewise, most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard
equipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter
before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that
come with the Ethernet NIC adapter.
Additional Software
It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the
Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge. For a bridged
connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another
computer or gateway device, not in the Router itself.
If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE, PPPoA or Static IP connection, the information needed
to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router. In this case, it is not
necessary to install software on your computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in
the device, including account information used to identify and verify the connection.
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