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DSL-500

ADSL Router

User's Guide
Second Edition (December 2001)
6DSL50000004

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  • Page 1: Adsl Router

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Second Edition (December 2001) 6DSL50000004...

  • Page 2: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ON THE CONDITION THAT THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD IS FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO A D-LINK OFFICE WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF PURCHASE. A LIST OF D-LINK OFFICES IS PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION CARD.
  • Page 3 PERIOD, AND REQUESTING A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER. IF A REGISTRATION CARD FOR THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO D-LINK, THEN A PROOF OF PURCHASE (SUCH AS A COPY OF THE DATED PURCHASE INVOICE) MUST BE PROVIDED.

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D-LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF A D- LINK PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE ......................VII Overview of the User’s Guide............................vii INTRODUCTION TO THE ROUTER..................1 ................................2 RODUCT EATURES Standards Compatibility and Compliance........................3 ..................................4 RONT ANEL ...................................4 ANEL LED I ...................................5 NDICATORS PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION..................6 Verify Package Contents ..............................6 Microfilters and Splitters ...............................21 .............................23 DDITIONAL...
  • Page 6 .....................................64 UMMARY LAN SETUP ..........................70 IP A ..........................70 SSIGNING ETWORK DDRESSES Using the Default IP Address ............................70 Changing the IP Address of the Router........................71 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................73 IP CONCEPTS ........................75 IP A ..................................75 DDRESSES ..................................77 UBNET DSL-500 FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY...............78...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-500 package. This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-500 ADSL Router and use it to connect several PCs on an Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) to the Internet. For the sake of simplicity, this document uses the terms Router (first letter upper case) to refer specifically to the DSL-500 ADSL Router, and router (first letter lower case) to refer to all such devices including the DSL-500.

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Router

    ADSL connection technology enables many interactive multi-media applications such as video conferencing and collaborative computing. The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-500 connects to an Ethernet LAN via a standard Ethernet 10BASE-T interface using RJ-45 connectors. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary twisted-pair telephone line with standard RJ-11 connectors.

  • Page 10: Product Features

    NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection. TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The DSL-500 supports TCP/IP protocol, the language used for the Internet. It is compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors.

  • Page 11: Standards Compatibility And Compliance

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-500 complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.994.1 (G.Hs Auto-handshake) compliant • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt Full-rate ADSL) compliant •...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Front Panel Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators shown in the front panel diagram below. Front Panel Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router provides access to the AC power adapter cord connection as well as the port connections.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide LED Indicators LED Indicators The LED Indicators read as follows: Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. Lights steady green during the ADSL negotiation phase. Once the Status connection status has been settled, the light will blink green.

  • Page 14: Prepare For Installation

    One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service One RS-232 (DB-9 to DB-9) cable for console connection One ADSL telephone cable with RJ-11 connectors for ADSL connection (standard telephone wire) One DSL-500 tool kit on CD-ROM One DSL-500 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Microfilters And Splitters

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Microfilters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or sometimes called (inaccurately) line splitters.

  • Page 16: Line Splitter

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Line Splitter If you are instructed to use a “line splitter”, you must install the device between the Modem and the phone jack. Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. The splitter has three RJ-11 ports used to connect to the wall jack, the Modem and if desired, a telephone or telephone device.

  • Page 17: Additional Requirements

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Additional Requirements You will need a PC (referred to in this guide as the Manager PC) to set up and use the Router. In addition, it will be necessary to configure the device using information provided by your ADSL service provider. This information is used to establish the parameters of the ADSL connection and identify the Router on the WAN.

  • Page 18: Pvc Settings

    Bridged Ethernet Connections (RFC 1483) Using this method, the DSL-500 acts as a transparent bridge, and is invisible to other devices on both the WAN and LAN side of the bridge. It is therefore necessary to provide some means of acquiring global IP settings for your account.

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    DSL-500 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.

  • Page 20: Connect Ethernet Lan To Router

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Connect Ethernet LAN to Router The Router may be connected to any 10BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub should use standard twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 port on the Router is a straight-through (MDI-X) connection.

  • Page 21: Connect Server Or Pc To Router

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Connect Server or PC to Router The Router may be connected directly to a server or PC using the RJ-45 Ethernet port. The diagram below illustrates a PC/Server to Router connection with the Router being employed as a firewall.

  • Page 22: First Time Set Up

    Bridged Connections (RFC 1483) For connections using the DSL-500 as a simple bridge, it may be more convenient to change the LAN IP address of the device. Instructions for changing the device’s LAN IP address read Chapter 6, LAN Setup, for more information.
  • Page 23 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click on the Network icon. 3. Under the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP component and click Properties. 4. Choose the Obtain an IP address automatically option and click OK.

  • Page 24: Access The Web-Based Manager

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Access the Web-based Manager The Manager PC can now use a web browser to communicate with the Router. Note: Be sure that the Manager PC is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings. In Windows Internet Explorer, you can check if a proxy server is enabled using the following procedure: In Windows, click on the START button, go to Settings and choose Control Panel.

  • Page 25: Configure The Wan Connection

    Logging in will bring up the Router/Bridge Configuration window of the web-based management module. In this window, you will see the D-Link DSL-500 folder is open revealing its contents of three subfolders. These subfolders contain menu buttons you can click on to see various menu screens used to configure the device for connection to the WAN and other functions.

  • Page 26: Pppoa Connections

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide PPPoA Connections The default connection method used by the Router is Point-to-Point-Protocol over ATM (PPPoA). In the PPPoA Configuration window, you must enter the user name and password for network account authentication and verification. When this information is entered, the changes must be saved and the Router restarted. In the Bridge/Router Configuration window, follow these steps to establish the WAN connection using PPPoA: Under PPPoA Login, enter the Login User Name used for your network account.

  • Page 27: Changing The Connection Profile

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Changing the Connection Profile The default connection method used by the Router for the WAN connection is PPP over ATM. If you wish to use this method, it is not necessary to change this setting. However, if you will use a static IP address for a “Bridged Ethernet”...

  • Page 28: Ppp Connections

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide PPP Connections Although the connection methods differ significantly, from the viewpoint of the ADSL subscriber, there is little difference between the two variations of PPP connections. The information entered for PPPoE connections is the same as that used for PPPoA connections.

  • Page 29: Rfc 1483 Bridged Ethernet Connections

    After changing the connection profile to Bridge with RFC 1483, you will need to configure the PC or server connected to the DSL-500 so the WAN interface a way to obtain a global IP address. This can be accomplished in different ways according to the circumstances of your network and the nature of your ADSL subscriber account.

  • Page 30: Changing The User Name And Password

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Changing the User Name and Password Before you configure the Router and connect to the WAN you should change the user name and password used to access the web-based manager. Open the Maintenance folder and click on the System Username and Password button to change the manager username and password.

  • Page 31: Connect To Wan

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Connect to WAN Once you have configured the Router, saved changes and restarted it, you can connect the manager PC to the Internet. The procedure is the same for PPPoE and PPPoA connections. Connect with PPP (PPPoE and PPPoA) If you have enabled the Connect on Demand feature, the Router will have established the WAN connection upon restarting.

  • Page 32: Web-Based Management

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Web-based Management The DSL-500 offers a web-based (HTML) graphical user interface allowing users to manage the Router from anywhere on the LAN using a standard browser, software such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. The web browser is used for direct communication with the Router using HTTP protocol.

  • Page 33: Web Manager Interface

    Web Manager GUI – First Time Login Folders and Menus The web manager interface is divided into two sections, the left side displays an open folder labeled D-Link DSL-500. The subfolders inside are labeled Configuration, Maintenance and Summary. The contents of these subfolders differs depending on the connection profile of the device.

  • Page 34: Changing The Connection Profile

    Virtual Channel Identifier Connection Type The functional role of the DSL-500 and connection protocol used A profile may be deleted by clicking on the Delete button for that profile. To change an existing profile click on the number for that profile Connection Profile Configuration menu will appear. To add a new profile, click on an...
  • Page 35 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Connection Profile Configuration Connection Profile Configuration Use the Connection Profile Configuration menu to change the following parameters: Profile Name Type in a new name for this profile Type in the new VPI setting (0-255) Type in the new VCI setting (32-65535)

  • Page 36: Ip Address On Lan

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide IP Address on LAN Use this menu to change the LAN IP address of the Router. Ethernet IP Address Menu The Ethernet IP Address displays the current LAN IP settings of the Router. To change the IP address, type in the new IP Address and Subnet Mask in the spaces provided and click on the OK button.

  • Page 37: Router Configuration

    Router Configuration The DSL-500 serving as a router has a different role than it does when it is configured to be a bridge. This section discusses the different menus used for configuration when it serves as a router. The device is configured as a router when using a connection profile characterized by a PPPoE, PPPoA or IPoA connection.

  • Page 38: Ipoa Configuration

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide When you finished making changes to the PPP configuration, click the OK button to save the changes. It will be necessary to restart the Router for the new configuration to go into effect. PPPoE Information This read-only field provides information regarding the status of the Router connection to the WAN.

  • Page 39: Proxy Dns Settings

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Proxy DNS Settings You may use the Router to provide DNS services for work stations on your LAN. To configure on-board DNS, click on the Proxy DNS button. Proxy DNS Menu The Proxy DNS Menu presents the following user defined parameters: Proxy DNS Default = enabled.

  • Page 40: Dhcp Configuration

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide DHCP Configuration Us e the DHCP Configuration on LAN menu to configure the Router to act as a DHCP server for the LAN. DHCP Configuration Menu Configure LAN DHCP services by defining the following parameters: Start IP Address Type in the base address for the IP pool of unassigned IP addresses.

  • Page 41: Nat Configuration

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide NAT Configuration Network Address Translation (NAT) is a routing protocol that allows your network to become a private network that is isolated from, yet connected to the Internet. It does this by changing the IP address of packets from a global IP address usable on the Internet to a local IP address usable on your private network (but not on the Internet) and vice-versa.

  • Page 42: Dmz Ip Address

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide DMZ IP Address NAT may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games. For these applications, a NAT bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP address is a “visible”...
  • Page 43 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Port Redirection (continued) Redirect Port – Add Menu The Redirect Port window presents eight entry fields: Comment Assign an appropriate name to the new route. Internet Port Enter the designated TCP or UDP protocol port number or use a well-know port for the particular protocol packet you wish to redirect.

  • Page 44: Static Route Configuration

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Static Route Configuration Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your LAN. This can be used to specify that all packets destined for a particular subnet use a predetermined gateway.
  • Page 45 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Static Route Configuration – Modify/Add Static Route Configuration Menu To add or modify a static route, define the following parameters: Name Provide a name for the static route or subnet (optional). IP Address Type in the IP address of the subnet or device where packets are routed.
  • Page 46 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Packet filtering can be used in conjunction with NAT, port redirection and proxy servers to help provide basic firewall protection. However, these measures do not address many security issues and should be used as only one part of an overall network security strategy.
  • Page 47 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Create or Modify Packet Filtering To define new filtering rules or modify an existing one follow these steps: In the first Advanced Filtering and Firewall window, click on the set number you wish to configure to proceed to the Set # window.
  • Page 48 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide For each rule in a set, you may define the following parameters: Comment Type in an appropriate identifying comment for the rule. Pass or Block Select Pass o r Block to perform this action on packets as defined below.
  • Page 49 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide To enable RIP or specify use of Version 1 or 2 access the RIP menu. RIP Menu Select to use RIPv1, RIPv2 or On (both versions) for the LAN and WAN interface. To disable both versions of...

  • Page 50: Bridge With Rfc 1483 Configuration

    Bridge with RFC 1483 Configuration Menu options for the DSL-500 are different when the connection profile specifies Bridge with RFC 1483 since it is acting in the capacity of a bridge rather than a router. You can see from the figure below that there are fewer menu options for device configuration.

  • Page 51: Change Encapsulation - Bridge Configuration

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Change Encapsulation - Bridge Configuration When the device connection profile defines the device as a Bridge with RFC 1483, the first window that appears after login is the Bridge/Router Configuration window. Use this menu to change the encapsulation method used for packets transported through the bridge.
  • Page 52 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Layer 2 Filtering (bridge mode only) The Layer 2 filtering option is available in the bridge configuration folder, it is not an option when the device is configured as a router. Layer 2 Filter Menu By default, the bridge will pass all packets in either direction.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Maintenance The Maintenance folder contains the same menus for bridge and router configurations with the exception of the Remote Administration Access option, available only for router configurations. ATM Loopback Test ATM loopback tests are used to verify connectivity and path integrity along a specified ATM circuit. In the test, a cell is sent to an endpoint or to the end of the first segment of the ATM path.

  • Page 54: System Username And Password

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide System Username and Password Use this screen to change the username and password used to access the Web Manager. The Web Manager can be accessed remotely from outside the LAN when it is functioning in router mode using the Remote Administration Access menu (described in a later section).

  • Page 55: Save Changes

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Save Changes In order to save the configuration changes you have just made they must be saved to the Router’s non-volatile RAM. In the Maintenance folder, click on the Save Changes button to access the menu below: Save Changes Menu Click the Save Configuration button.

  • Page 56: Factory Reset

    DSL-500 firmware by logging onto the D-Link web site at www.dlink.com. Access the D-Link web site by clicking on the D-Link logo in the upper left corner of the browser window. Save the latest firmware version to a file on the Manager PC or accessible server.

  • Page 57: Configuration File Maintenance

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Configuration File Maintenance Use the Configuration File Maintenance store current settings to a file on the Manager PC or to load previously saved configuration files on the device. Configuration Maintenance Screen To save the current settings to a configuration file on the PC, click on the lower OK button, after the Backup configuration file option.

  • Page 58: Summary

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Summary The contents of the Summary folder differ depending on the mode of operation used by the device. In router mode, the folder offers two additional screens, a DHCP table and a runtime routing table. In addition, the Summary chart contains different information.
  • Page 59 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide PVC Information Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Circuit Identifier Connection Connection Type PPPoA, PPPoE or IPoA Encapsulation Method Packet encapsulation method used LLC or VC Mux DHCP Information Start IP Address Beginning IP address used for LAN DHCP scheme...

  • Page 60: Line Condition

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Line Condition In the Line Condition window you can monitor the characteristics of the ADSL connection and confirm that it has been established. Line Condition Screen Line condition statistics listed here are as follows: Protocol...
  • Page 61 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Near End Number of data transfer errors on the near end (ATU-R) listed according to the correction technique FEC Forward Error Correction CRC Cyclic Redundancy Control HEC Header Error Check Far End Number of data transfer errors on the far end (ATU-C) listed...

  • Page 62: Dhcp Allocation Table

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide DHCP Allocation Table (Router mode only) The DHCP Allocation Table provides a summary of current IP setting allocation for the network. DHCP Allocation Table Information listed in the DHCP Allocation Table includes the following: Index...

  • Page 63: Runtime Routing Table

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Runtime Routing Table (Router mode only) The Runtime Routing Table provides a summary of dynamic and static routing information for both the LAN and WAN interface. Runtime Routing Table Information listed in the Runtime Routing Table includes the following:...

  • Page 64: Lan Setup

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide LAN Setup The Router allows many possibilities for network layout. This gives the network administrator much flexibility to decide how best to use it. One of the most important decisions for the network administrator involves IP addressing on the LAN.

  • Page 65: Changing The Ip Address Of The Router

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Please note that when using the default IP address as in the above example, the first three numbers in the IP address must always be the same with only the fourth number changing (for a Class C network). This is because...
  • Page 66 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide HyperTerminal Interface (Boot Up) To change the IP address of the Router type ip after the command prompt and hit Enter. Be sure to type commands using all lower case letters as the console interface is case sensitive. A new command prompt 192.168.0.1 ip>...

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Technical Specifications GENERAL • • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) RFC 1661 (PPP) • • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) RFC 1994 (CHAP) • • ITU G.994.1 (G.Hs) RFC 1334 (PAP) • • ITU-T Rec. I.361 RFC 2364 (PPP over ATM) •...
  • Page 68 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Physical and Environmental DC inputs: Input: 120V AC 60Hz 24W Power Adapter: Output: 12V DC 1.0 A Power 10 Watts (max) Consumption: Operating 0° to 40° C (32° - 104° F) Temperature: Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

  • Page 69: Ip Concepts

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide IP Concepts This appendix describes some basic IP concepts, the TCP/IP addressing scheme and show how to assign IP Addresses. When setting up the Router, you must make sure it has a valid IP address. Even if you will not use the WAN port (ADSL port), you should, at the very least, make sure the Ethernet LAN port is assigned a valid IP address.
  • Page 70 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide Networks attached to the Internet are assigned class types that determine the maximum number of possible hosts per network. The previous figure illustrates how the net and host portions of the IP address differ among the three classes.

  • Page 71: Subnet Mask

    DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide It is recommended that you choose private network IP Addresses from the above list. For more information on address assignment, refer to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

  • Page 72: Dsl-500 Firmware Upgrade Utility

    LAN from a remote host. You also need to download the latest firmware version file from the D-Link web site to the PC on which you will use the Upgrade Utility. Instructions for downloading the firmware are located on the web site at www.dlink.com...
  • Page 73 DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide In the new window you will see the MAC address of the Router and the IP address of the PC you are using. The PC and the Router must be on the same subnet for the upgrade to be completed. The upgrade utility will suggest a new IP address to be temporarily assigned to the device during the firmware upgrade procedure.
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  • Page 77: Registration Card

    8. What category best describes your company? oAerospace oEngineering oEducation oFinance oHospital oLegal oInsurance/Real Estate oManufacturing oRetail/Chainstore/Wholesale oGovernment oTransportation/Utilities/Communication oVAR oSystem house/company oOther____________________________________________________________ 9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend? oYes oNo oDon't know yet 10.Your comments on this product? _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________...

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