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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ARP ........................67 WLAN SECURITY....................34 DHCP CLIENTS ....................67 WLAN FILTER......................37 WLAN BRIDGE ....................38 WLAN STATION....................68 SYSTEM LOG....................... 69 WLAN QOS ......................39 FIREWALL ......................40 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................70 VIRTUAL SERVER....................41 WIRELESS BASICS ..................... 72 PORT TRIGGERING.....................42 D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Content NETWORKING BASICS .....................75 ....................75 HECK YOUR ADDRESS ................76 TATICALLY SSIGN AN ADDRESS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................77 D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    • 200MHz Processor • 64MB Memory • CD-ROM Drive • Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed • Windows XP/20004 • Internet Explorer v6 or later, FireFox v1.5 • D-Link Click'n Connect Utility • Computer with Windows 2000/XP D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. 802.11n speeds obtainable when operating among RangeBooster N products. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. 802.11n speeds obtainable when operating among RangeBooster N products. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Push in to power-on the Router. Use the Ethernet ports to c onnect Use the adapter shipped with the Push again to power-off the the Router to your Ethernet Router to connect to power Router or Ethernet devices source D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup. These Steady green light indicates a successful Internet connection. lights blink when there is activity currently passing Steady red light indicates failed Internet connection. Dark if no through the Ethernet port. WAN protocol is configured. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 10: 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-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 11 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. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 12 LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware. The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 13: Information You Will Need From Your Iadsl 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-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 14 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-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 15: Information You Will Need About Dsl-2740B

    IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled. LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2740B This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2740B, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 16 It is recommended that your collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future. Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-2740B Wireless ADSL Router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 17: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. 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 18: Device Installation

    Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first time installing the device, some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 19: Network Connections

    (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-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 20 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-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Setup

    First configure VPI and VCI for your ADSL connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. Or select DSL Auto-connect and allow router to detect the available VPI/VCI for you. You can also enable QoS (Quality of Service) by checking Enable Quality Of Service. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 23 Type in the IP address given by your ISP in this field if your Router’s IP address is not dynamically assigned. Enable PPP Debug Mode Enable PPP debug mode so you can see the PPP authentication process from Status Log. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 24 Select Use the following default gateway/DNS server addresses and enter the ISP Gateway Address, Primary DNS Address, and Secondary DNS Server IP Address as instructed by your ISP. Click Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 25 Router. If you disable this you will not be able to configure settings in the Firewall Configuration window or Filters window in the Advanced directory. Select the specific functions to be enabled. Click Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 26 The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID. Click Next to go to the next window and complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 27 Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting. After the Router is finished restarting, you are now ready to continue to configure the Router as desired. You may want to test the WAN connection by accessing the Internet with your browser. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 28: Adsl

    To adjust ATM QoS parameters, select one of the Service Categories listed here and type in the PCR value in the entry field below. For the VBR service category, an additional parameter (SCR) must also be defined. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wlan

    SSID. Select your region form the Country drop down list. Operating channels are different for different country/region based on regulation. Please go to Advanced section for more wireless settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 30: Lan

    Keep in mind that if you change the IP address of the Router the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN will also be changed. The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 31: Dns

    If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP, enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for the Primary DNS Server and the Secondary DNS Server. When you have configured the DNS settings as desired, click the Save Settings button. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 32: Advanced

    ADSL accounts the default settings (ADSL2+) will work. This configuration works with all ADSL implementations. Do not change any settings unless you have been instructed. To make ADSL settings, select the desired items and click the Save Settings button. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Wlan

    The preamble is used to synchronize the transmitter and receiver and derives common timing relationship. The Short preamble improves throughput but not all wireless clients support short preamble type. 5-level of transmit power are available: 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%. Transmit Power: D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 34: Wlan Security

    Specify the encryption key from the Current Network Key drop-down list. Enter the key into the Network Key field 1~4. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.) Click the Save Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enter your RADIUS server data: IP Address, Port, and Key. Configure WEP Encryption. (See above section for detail.) Click the Save Settings button to apply settings. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK configuration is similar to WEP. The key length is between 8 to 63 ASCII codes. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 36 Select your wireless security method from the Network Authentication drop-down list. Enter the RADIUS Server IP Address, Port, and Key. Select the encryption method from WPA Encryption drop-down list. Click Save Settings to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 37: Wlan Filter

    Click the Add button to enter WLAN Filter configuration window. Enter the specific MAC address and click the Save Settings button to apply. Click the MAC Restrict Mode radio button to select filter rule (Allow or Deny) and enable the WLAN filter. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 38: Wlan Bridge

    MAC address of the AP which to be bridged. Or, Select Enabled(Scan) in Bridge Restrict drop-down list and the Router starts to search and displays available APs. Click the specific AP check box. Click the Save Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 39: Wlan Qos

    Specify traffic classification rules. The classification can be de fined in the following parameters: Protocol, Source/Destination IP Address, and Source/Destination Port. Click the Save Settings button to apply this rule. Click the Save/Apply WME Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 40: Firewall

    WAN. Select specific VPN type from the VPN Passthrough check-box if a VPN client Passthrough: is used behind the Router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 41: Virtual Server

    (In most cases, they are the same as External port Start/End: numbers) Notice There are many different pre-configured rules available for specific functions such as Internet gaming, VPN, streaming and interactive multi-media, standard TCP/IP protocols, reserved ports, p2p, network management applications, and so on. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 42: Port Triggering

    Click Add A Rule button to apply settings. Triggered port number initiated by local host Trigger Port Start/End: Triggered protocol initiated by local host Trigger Protocol: Opened port number(s) for remote users Open Port Start/End: Opened protocol for remote users Open Protocol: D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 43: Dmz

    LAN in the DMZ Host IP Address box, and click the Save Settings button. To remove DMZ status from the designated IP address, clear the IP address in the box and click the Save Settings button. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 44: Outgoing Ip Filter

    Click the Add A Rule button to enter your outgoing IP filter configuration window. Enter the filter name and at least one of the following criteria: Protocol, Source/Destination IP Address, and Source/Destination Port. Click Add A Rules button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 45 Enter the filter name and at least one of the following criteria: Protocol, Source/Destination IP Address, and Source/Destination Port. Select WAN interface(s) to apply this rule. Click Add A Rules button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 46: Bridge Filter

    Select Frame Direction from the drop-down list. LAN<=>WAN: Both directions. WAN=>LAN: From WAN to LAN only. LAN=>WAN: From LAN to WAN only. Select the WAN interfaces (Bridge only). Click Save Settings button to apply filter rule. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 47: Parent Control

    Notice Local host’s MAC address will be displayed automatically when enter this configuration page. To find out other PC’s MAC address. Open the specific PC’s command prompt window, type command ipconfig /all and check Physical Address row. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 48: Url Filter

    Select from the drop-down list Turn on Website Filtering (Allow or Deny). Enter the website URLs or keywords. Click Save Settings to apply this rule To turn off URL filter, select Turn Website Filtering OFF from drop-down list and click Save Settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 49: Quality Of Service

    Notice All of the specified conditions in this classification rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. To delete the configured QoS rule, check the box in Remove field and click Remove button on top. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 50: Routing

    Click the Add button to enter your routing configuration window. Enter the Destination Network Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and/or available WAN Interface. Click Save Settings to apply this rule. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 51: Rip

    RIP 2 uses classless routing table. Two operation modes are available: Active Operation: and Passive. Active mode: Router listens and shares routing table with other devices. Passive mode: Router only listens and updates its own routing tables. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 52: Port Mapping

    By default, all interfaces are included in the Default group. And only the Default group has IP interface to access Router‘s configuration window. The interfaces which have been selected to form a mapping group will no longer have the ability to access the router configuration window. First, select Enable virtual ports on box to enable port mapping. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...
  • Page 53 Section 3 - Configuration Click Add button to enter port mapping configuration window. Enter the group name and select the specific interfaces from Available Interfaces (Default group) to Grouped Interfaces. Click Save Settings to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 54: Tools

    IP addresses. The diagnostics feature executes a series of test of your system software and hardware connections. Use this window when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 55: Information You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider Update Settings

    Confirm that you want to load the file when prompted and the process is completed automatically. The Router will reboot and begin operating with the configuration settings that have just been loaded. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 56: Restore Default

    You should have all the necessary information from your ISP if TR-069 is implemented by your ISP. Click Enable radio button to enable TR-069. Enter your ACS server data and user name/password. Click Save/Apply to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 57: Snmp Configuration

    Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard for inter-network and intra-network management. Please contact your ISP for all necessary information before configuring SNMP. Click Enable radio button in SNMP Agent. Enter all data provided by your ISP. Click Save/Apply to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 58: Ddns

    Notice DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS service provider prior to engaging it on the router. This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS service provider. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 59: Time

    Configure the Second NTP time server for backup purpose. Select your operating time zone from Tine zone offset drop-down list. Click Save/Apply to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 60: Access Service

    Select the management services which you want to enable/disable on your LAN/WAN interface. Click the Save/Apply button to apply your settings. Notice If you disable HTTP service, you’ll not be able to access the router’s configuration window permanently. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 61: Access Ip

    By default, all passwords are the same as their account name. To change password, select the specific account and enter the old/new password. Click the Save/Apply button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 62: Update Firmware

    Notice Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. SAVE / REBOOT Click the Save/Reboot button to save the previously made configurations and reboot the router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 63: Status

    Use these windows to view system information and monitor performance. DEVICE INFO Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the router and device information including Firmware Version and ADSL connection status. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 64: Adsl

    Section 3 - Configuration ADSL This window displays ADSL information including Link Rate, SNR, and some Error Counters. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 65: Lan

    Section 3 - Configuration This window displays LAN information including IP address, Mask, and DCHP pool. This window displays WAN information including IP address, Mask, Default Gateway, Primary/Secondary DNS Server. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 66: Atm

    Section 3 - Configuration This window displays ATM information including Cell Count and some Error Counters. ROUTE This window displays the Routing Table of the router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 67: Arp

    Section 3 - Configuration This window displays ARP Table of the router’s LAN port. DHCP CLIENTS This window displays all the client devices which have obtained IP addresses from the router. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 68: Wlan Station

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN STATION This window displays authenticated wireless stations and their status. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 69: System Log

    Display mode of system log. Local: Display on local host only Mode: Remote: Send log file to remote syslog server only IP address of the remote syslog server Server IP Address: UDP port number of the remote syslog server Server UDP Port: D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 71 • 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 your the web management.

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 74 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.
  • Page 75 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 76 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 77 * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual...

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