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D-Link DSL-604+ User Manual

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DSL-604+
802.11b Wireless ADSL Router
User' s Guide
First Edition (November 2002)
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  • Page 1 DSL-604+ 802.11b Wireless ADSL Router User’ s Guide First Edition (November 2002) 6DSL604G..01...

  • 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: Copyright Statement

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...VII Before You Start ... vii Requirements for Installation... viii ACKING INTRODUCTION... 1 ...1 RODUCT EATURES TANDARDS OMPATIBILITY AND LED D ...4 RONT ANEL ISPLAY ANEL ABLE ONNECTIONS 802.11 NTRODUCTION TO IRELESS Wireless LAN Basics...5 ADSL Technology...6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...

  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    Some basic information about Ethernet and Wireless LAN, networking devices, gateway routers and the TCP/IP suite of protocols is provided in the text of this guide. If you would like to learn more about home or small office networking D-Link has tutorials available at: http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/ http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/homenetwork/...

  • Page 8: Operating System

    Requirements for Installation To install and use the Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and a web browser. To establish the WAN connection to your ISP’s network, it will be necessary for most users to make some changes to the WAN configuration of the Router.

  • Page 9: About Ipoa Connections (Rfc 1577)

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide About IPoA Connections (RFC 1577) IP over ATM connections may require global IP settings for the device. Your service provider will give you IP settings information if needed. Some IPoA connections function like peer-to-peer connections and therefore do not require IP settings on the WAN interface.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Introduction This chapter describes the Router and it features and includes brief introduction to ADSL and 802.11b Wireless LAN. Front and rear panel diagrams are used to illustrate the LED indicators and cable connections. Router Description and Operation The DSL-604+ ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple, cost-effective and secure ADSL Internet connection for wired (Ethernet) and wireless (802.11b) stations on your network.

  • Page 12: Wireless Features

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never “age out”. If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN (for example to another router or a server) or outside your network (to a ISP defined default gateway for instance).

  • Page 13: Standards Compatibility And Compliance

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-604+ 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 ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless ADSL”) compliant ITU-T Rec.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Led Display

    Front Panel LED Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL Link/Activity, and WLAN indicators. Each Ethernet LAN port displays a pair of indicators for monitoring connection speed (10M/100M), link status and activity (Link/Act).

  • Page 15: Introduction To 802.11B Wireless

    Internet connection. The DSL-604+ supports data rates of up to 22 Mbps for wireless operation when used in conjunction with other D-Link AirPlus devices. D-Link Wireless LAN devices have earned a reputation for reliability, flexibility and value. D-Link offers a full range of IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.1a WLAN products including: 802.11b and 802.11a Wireless Adapter cards for notebook computers...

  • Page 16: Adsl Technology

    640 Kbps upstream, depending on local telephone line conditions. A secure point-to-point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider. D-Link ADSL devices incorporate the recommendations of the ADSL Forum regarding framing, data format, and upper layer protocols.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Hardware Installation The DSL-604+ functions on three separate networks, a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and a wired ADSL WAN. Placement of the Router must take into account the fact that it is connected to these three networks with three types of media.

  • Page 18: Network Connection

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Network Connection Complete the connection to the wired networks through the ADSL port and the Ethernet port on the back of the Router. See the diagram on page 4. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket. Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the RJ-11 wall socket.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Router For The First Time

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configuring the Router for the First Time The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly you may continue change settings to suit your network.

  • Page 20: Configure Windows Xp For Dhcp

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to click on Control Panel. 2.
  • Page 21 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 3. In the Network and Internet Connections folder, click on Network Connections. In the Network Connections folder, highlight the Local Area Connection icon by clicking on it once. A new option is revealed under Network Tabs in the left side panel.
  • Page 22 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 5. Click on Change settings of the connection under Network Tabs. 6. In the General Tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 23: Windows 2000

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1.

  • Page 24: Windows Me

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3.

  • Page 25: Windows Nt 4.0 Workstations

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configure Windows 95, 98 for DHCP 1. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon. 2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties. 3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter. 4.

  • Page 26: Access The Configuration Manager

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings.

  • Page 27: Configure The Router

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Do not confuse the user name and password used to access the web-based manager with the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPP Note connections to access the service provider’ s network. Configure the Router The first page that appears after you successfully login displays the menu you need to configure the Router so it can connect to the Internet.
  • Page 28 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide When the Router is used to provide Internet access it actually must first access your service provider’s network, that is, it must communicate with computers and other routers owned by your service provider. These computers and routers then provide access to the Internet.

  • Page 29: Web-Based Management Guide

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Web-based Management Guide The DSL-604+ 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.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Wan Connection

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide The Maintenance folder and Summary folder contain menus useful for system upkeep and analysis. These menus are described later in this chapter. Configuring the WAN Connection Use the Multiple PVC menu to configure the WAN interface for PVC settings and other settings used to configure the ADSL connection and the connection to the service provider’s network.

  • Page 31: Connect / Disconnect

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide In the Multiple PVC configuration menu configure the WAN interface settings described in the table below. LL CONNECTIONS MUST CONFIGURE Select index to set Choose the index number you wish to modify or delete. Item Name Type in a new name for this profile.

  • Page 32: Additional Virtual Connections (Pvcs)

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Additional Virtual Connections (PVCs) The Router can use up to eight simultaneous PVC connections. These additional connections occupy the same bandwidth used for ADSL service. Additional PVC connections can be added to establish a private connection to remote offices or maintain a server accessible through the WAN port.
  • Page 33 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide To add a PVC: 1. Type in an Item Name. This name may not be used for any other PVC profiles on the Router. 2. Type in a new VPI and VCI value. This combination may not be used for another PVC profile on the Router.

  • Page 34: Configuring Lan Ip Settings

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configuring LAN IP Settings Use this menu to change the Ethernet LAN IP address of the Router. You can also find the MAC address for the Router listed here. Figure 4- 3. Ethernet IP Address Menu The Ethernet IP Address displays the current LAN IP settings of the Router.

  • Page 35: Wireless Configuration

    All 802.11b wireless network settings for the Router are configured on this page. The Router supports data rates of up to 22 Mbps when it is used with other D-Link AirPlus devices. The data rate is automatically determined and set to the highest possible rate.
  • Page 36 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 128 Bit Hex Key: Choose the 128 Bit Hex Key option and define the 128 bit key. Enable the 128 bit key by selecting it and typing the key characters in the allotted spaces. If you have opted not to use a Passphrase, you can define the keys here by typing in 26 hexadecimal digits.

  • Page 37: Mac Access Control

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide MAC Access Control For added security you can opt to use Access Control based on MAC address. This feature lets you create a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied association with the Router through the wireless interface. When it is enabled, the access point is instructed to forward packets only from wireless devices only if the MAC address of the device is granted association.

  • Page 38: Layer 2 Filtering

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Layer 2 Filtering The Layer 2 Filter function of the Router can be configured to drop a number of packets types as they are encountered on either interface. This is especially useful is the Router is configured to operate as a simple bridge. The packet types that can be filtered are the following: PPPoE IP Multicast...

  • Page 39: Proxy Dns Settings

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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. The Proxy DNS Menu presents the following user defined parameters: Proxy DNS Get DNS IP automatically DNS Server IP...

  • Page 40: Dhcp Configuration

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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. 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-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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: Ip Masquerade Pass Through

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide IP Masquerade Timer The IP Masquerade Timer is used to control how frequently the IP Masquerade table is updated. The IP Masquerade table is used to map the internal LAN IP addresses to the external WAN global IP address used for your account.

  • Page 44: Port Redirection

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Port Redirection Figure 4- 11. Port Redirection Menu The Port Redirection feature of the Router is used in conjunction with NAT or IP Masquerading to improve security and efficiency. Port redirection can be used to direct potentially hazardous packets to a proxy server outside your firewall.
  • Page 45 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Port redirection is universally enabled or disabled for the Router with the Port Redirection State drop-down menu. The Existing Entry number tells you how many sets currently are configured. The Valid Entry number tells you the number of sets that are active. When adding a new set, choose the Not selected option from the drop-down menu first.

  • Page 46: Static Route Configuration

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Static Route Configuration Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway. The Existing Entry number tells you how many routes are currently configured.

  • Page 47: Advanced Filter & Firewall

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Advanced Filter & Firewall One of the most important elements of any network security implementation is the firewall. Packet filtering is a basic firewall security measure and should be used on any network that is exposed to security risk. A packet filter system examines data packets and scrutinizes them in order to control network access.
  • Page 48 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Define these variables for each filter rule: When adding a new rule, choose the Not selected option from the drop-down menu first. This will automatically assign the next available index number to the ELECT INDEX TO SET new rule.
  • Page 49 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Use the RIP menu to enable RIP version 1, version 2 or both for any interface. You can further specify whether to enable RIP packets to be sent or accepted. RIP is disabled by default on all interfaces (sending and accepting RIP packets).

  • Page 50: Date And Time Settings

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Date & Time Settings The Router can use Network Time Protocol (NTP) to set system time and date accurately using a public or private NTP server. The function may be disabled if highly accurate time recording is not a priority. If you wish to use NTP to set system time and date following these steps: 1.
  • Page 51 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a feature that facilitates networking for a variety of devices and systems. UPnP allows enabled systems to be networked more easily. This feature is enabled by default. You can disable it in the UPnP Configuration menu by selecting disabled and clicking the OK button.

  • Page 52: System Maintenance

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide System Maintenance The Mainatenance folder in the web mananger contains links to menus used for sytem maintenance functions including firmware upgarde and username/password configuration. 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 53: System Username And Password

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet 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 54: Update Firmware

    DSL-504 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 your computer or an accessible TFTP server.

  • Page 55: Configuration File Maintenance

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configuration File Maintenance Use the Configuration File Maintenance store current settings to a file on your computer or to load previously saved configuration files on the device. Figure 4- 22. Configuration Maintenance Screen To save the current settings to a configuration file on your computer, click on the lower OK button, after the Backup configuration file option.

  • Page 56: Adsl Line Setting

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide ADSL Line Setting If your ADSL connection is disconnected or the connection is faulty, you can try to reconnect using the ADSL Line Setting menu. The ADSL/Link LED Indicator will light green if you have a viable ADSL link. You can also look at the Summary statistics and Line Condition windows to diagnose problems with the ADSL connection.

  • Page 57: Summary

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Summary Use the summary windows to monitor Router performance and troubleshoot the device. System Summary The main summary page displays key information about the WAN connection and various Router functions. Figure 4- 25. System Summary See the Summary description on the following page.
  • Page 58 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Configuration MAC Address Login User Name PPP Login Information Authentication IP Address WAN (PPP) Information Connection Status Connection Type Encapsulation Method Proxy DNS Get DNS IP automatically DNS Server IP DHCP Configuration UPnP State NAT Configuration...

  • Page 59: Port Redirection Summary

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide DHCP Allocation Table The DHCP Allocation Table provides a summary of current IP setting allocation for the network. Information listed in the DHCP Allocation Table includes the following: Index MAC Address IP Address Computer Name Leased Time Port Redirection Summary The Port Redirection summary window is a lets you see how port redirection is currently configured for the...

  • Page 60: Filter And Firewall Summary

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Runtime Routing Table The Runtime Routing Table provides a summary of dynamic and static routing information for both the LAN and WAN interface. Information listed in the Runtime Routing Table includes the following: IP Address IP address of network, subnet or device used for route Subnet Mask Subnet mask used for route...
  • Page 61 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide ADSL State Protocol Data Path Operation Mode ADSL Link Speed Link Status ATTEN Line Error Frame Counter Number of data packets received and transmitted Loop Distance Use the Clear button to start a fresh session. Check the Auto-Refresh box to automatically refresh the screen. Carrier Chart Figure 4- 30.
  • Page 62 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Figure 4- 31. Carrier Chart This chart can be used to gauge signal quality for the entire upstream (lower portion) and downstream (upper portion) range of discrete modular tones. The example above displays normal signal function for the full range of frequencies.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Technical Specifications STANDARDS: Ethernet) ATM) TCP/IP PROTOCOLS: RIP-1 RIP-2 IGMP G.dmt full rate: Downstream up to 8 Mbps DATA Upstream up to 640 Kbps TRANSFER G.lite: Downstream up to 1.5 Mbps RATE: Upstream up to 512 Kbps RJ-11 port ADSL telephone line connection MEDIA INTERFACE...
  • Page 64 DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide DC inputs: Input: 100V AC 50 - 60Hz 24W Power Adapter: Output: 7.5V DC 1.5 A Power 12 Watts (max) Consumption: Operating 0° to 40° C (32° - 104° F) Temperature: Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 234.0 mm x 162.0 mm x 35.0 mm Weight:...
  • Page 65 TEL: 39-02-2900-0676 FAX: 39-02-2900-1723 URL: www.dlink.it E-MAIL: info@dlink.it Japan D-Link Japan 10F, 8-8-15 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141, Japan TEL: 81-3-5434-9678 FAX: 81-3-5434-9868 URL: www.d-link.co.jp E-MAIL: kida@d-link.co.jp Netherlands D-Link Benelux Fellenoord 1305611 ZB, Eindhoven, the Netherlands TEL: 31-40-2668713 FAX: 31-40-2668666 URL: www.d-link-benelux.nl...
  • Page 66 URL: www.dlink-intl.com South Africa D-Link South Africa 102 – 106 Witchhazel Avenue, Einstein Park 2, Block B, Highveld Technopark, Centurion, South Africa TEL: 27 (0) 12-665-2165 FAX: 27 (0) 12-665-2186 URL: www.d-link.co.za E-MAIL: attie@d-link.co.za Spain D-Link Iberia C/Sabino De Arana, 56 Bajos, 08028 Barcelona, Spain TEL: 34 93 4090770 FAX: 34 93 4910795 URL: www.dlinkiberia.es...

  • Page 67: Registration Card

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