About This User's Guide; Before You Start; Installation Requirements - D-Link DSL-524T User Manual

About This User's Guide

This manual provides instructions on how to install the DSL-524T ADSL Router and use it to connect
a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet.

Before You Start

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.
Installation Overview
The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:
1. Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you begin the actual installation make sure
you have all the necessary information and equipment.
2. Install the hardware, that is, connect the cables (Ethernet and telephone) to the device and connect the power
adapter.
3. Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based
software built into the Router.
4. Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account.

Installation Requirements

Information you will need from your ADSL service provider:
Username
Password
Connection
Protocol
VPI
VCI
DSL-524T ADSL Router Manual
This is the Username that is used to log on
to your ADSL service provider's network. It is
commonly in the form − user@isp.com.
This is the Password that is used, in
conjunction with the Username above, to log
on to your ADSL service provider's network.
This is the method that your ADSL service
provider uses to send and receive data
between the Internet and your computer.
This is the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI). It is
used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel
Identifier (VCI) below, to identify the data
path between your ADSL service provider's
network and your computer.
This is the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI). It
is used in conjunction with the VPI above to
identify the data path between your ADSL
service provider's network and your
computer.
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Record your info
here.