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Version 0.7 041807
T-Mobile TM-G5240
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...1 What is unique about the TM-G5240...1 TM-G5240 F ...2 EATURES ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...5 ACKAGE CONTENTS ...6 ANEL COMPONENTS Back panel...6 Front panel ...6 Front panel ...7 GETTING STARTED ...8 THER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS CONFIGURING TM-G5240 ... 10 Physical connection of hardware components ...
  • Page 3 ... 77 ... 79 ADDRESS TO WORK WITH A CABLE MODEM ARTHLINK TM-G5240 ... 86 TM-G5240 USING FIREWALL RULES T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual ... 74 ... 74 EB BROWSER ... 74 ... 74 DRIVE TM-G5240... 75 ... 81...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. What is unique about the TM-G5240 The TM-G5240 is unique in that it has been optimized to work with a compatible T-Mobile phone so that you can use your phone for calling via your Wi-Fi network or the T-Mobile GSM network.

  • Page 5: Tm-G5240 Features

    *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g 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. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Indoor – Up to 300 feet Outdoor – Up to 2000 feet Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (-0°C to 40°C) Safety and Emissions Wireless Frequency Range 2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 7 Single detachable reverse SMA Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Input Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2A Weight 7.8 oz. (0.22kg) Warranty 1 year Wireless Data Rates* with Automatic Fallback 54 Mbps T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    G5240 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. • Blue Ethernet cable • Antenna (attach on the back of the router) • Installation CD (includes Installation Wizard, user manual) • Quick Installation Guide • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 9: Panel Components

    Panel components Back panel Antenna Screw in the included antenna here. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Internet Port Plug the network cable used to connect to the Internet into the TM- G5240. Ports (1-4) Plug the blue network cable that comes with this router into one of the ports (1-4).

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Wireless Light Blinking green when there is connection and data activity T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Get Security Key or Secure Button In the phone go to Get Security Key to share the router’s security key/passphrase with a T-Mobile phone.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: • Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TM-G5240’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position the TM-G5240 so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 12 • Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate extreme radio frequency noise (example, microwave). T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 13: Configuring Tm-G5240

    Click “Setup Wizard” to continue with the configuration process. After configuring the TM-G5240, you will see Congratulations. At this point either go to your phone to connect to your network or you can choose Security Settings on the bottom left of the install screen to enable encryption.

  • Page 14: Physical Connection Of Hardware Components

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Physical connection of hardware components To start the Installation Wizard, insert the CD into your computer that is connected to your modem and click the Installation Wizard button. Follow the instructions on screen.
  • Page 15 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 1. Power off your modem, by unplugging the power cord. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.
  • Page 16 2. Unplug the network cable from your computer and plug the network cable into the TM-G5240‘s Internet port. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 3. Plug in the power adapter to your modem. The lights on your modem should start flashing.
  • Page 17 4. Connect one end of the blue cable that came with the TM-G5240 to any of the Ports (1-4) on the back of the TM-G5240. Connect the other end of the blue cable to the computer’s network port. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.
  • Page 18 When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. Your cables should look similar to the image shown below after you have finished connecting all hardware components. Remember to attach the Antenna. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 19 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 If you want to replace the existing router with the TM-G5240, click the Yes button on the Wizard. 1. Power off your modem, by unplugging the power cord. When done, click the Next...
  • Page 20 2. Unplug the network cable connected to your computer from your old router and plug it into any of the Ports (1-4) on the TM-G5240. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 3. Unplug the cable connected to your modem from your old router and plug it into the TM-G5240’s Internet port.
  • Page 21 4. Plug in the power adapter to your modem. The lights on your modem should start flashing. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 5. Plug the power adapter into the back of the TM-G5240. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.
  • Page 22 When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 7. Your cables should look similar to the image shown below after you have finished connecting all hardware components. Remember to attach the Antenna. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 23 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Checks Internet Connection Type After you have finished connecting the cables, the Installation Wizard will check your Internet connection and display the following screen while detecting the type of internet connection you have..

  • Page 24: Configuration Of Tm-G5240

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Configuration of TM-G5240 7. After successfully detecting your Internet type you will see one of the following three screens. If you are unsure of the setting, DO NOT change it. • Most Cable users should have DHCP (Cable) •...
  • Page 25 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Static IP If you select Static IP from the drop-down box, you must complete the information on this screen. Refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for information on IP address, subnet mask, and so on.
  • Page 26 9. Select a channel for your network, or auto detect if you’d like the router to pick the best one for you. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 27 You will see a pop-up with open, save, cancel. Select save. • Click the Print Settings button to print your security settings to an attached printer. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 28 • Select Done, and go to your Get Started poster for your T-Mobile phone and follow the steps to connect your wireless network. - Or - • Select “Security Settings” to turn encryption on for your TM-G5240. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
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  • Page 30: Encryption For Your Wireless Computers

    Security and configure your encryptions settings. 2. Success appears on the computer screen and the light next to the Get Security Key icon on the router is now solid green. Select continue. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 31 T-Mobile phone. 3. When the router is secured, the light next to the Get Security Key button will be solid green. When encryption is OFF, the light is off. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 32: Configuration Menu

    Configuration menu: 1. Open a Web browser. 2. Type http://192.168.0.1/. This is the default IP address of the TM-G5240. If you have changed the default, make sure that you type the correct IP address. 3. Leave the username blank.
  • Page 33 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Click OK. The Configuration menu opens. The Configuration menu has the following tabs: • Home • Advanced • Tools • Status • Help...

  • Page 34: Home Tab

    Click Apply to save changes made to the page. Click Cancel to clear changes made to the page. Click Help to bring up helpful information regarding the page. Click Restart to restart the TM-G5240. Restart is necessary for some configuration changes. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual...

  • Page 35: Home > Wireless

    RADIUS server in the network. Radius Server - Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. Port - Enter the port number that your RADIUS server uses for authentication. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 36 Shared Secret on your RADIUS server. • Channel - 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 37 WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the TM-G5240 make sure to also enable encryption on all the wireless clients and match the security settings, or wireless connection will not be established.)

  • Page 38: Home > Wan

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. • Clone MAC Address - The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the wireless router. You can use the T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 39 • Secondary DNS Address - (Optional) Input the secondary DNS address provided by your ISP. • MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to change the MTU to conform to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 40 • ISP Gateway Address - Input the public IP address of the ISP to which you are connecting. • Primary DNS Address - Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address provided by your ISP. • Secondary DNS Address -This is optional. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 41 • IP Address - This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. Select to receive an IP Address automatically from PPPoE- Select to receive an assigned (static) IP Address. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 42 • MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit - Default is 1492; you may need to change the MTU to conform to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). • Auto-reconnect - If enabled, the TM-G5240 will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

  • Page 43: Home > Lan

    LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the TM-G5240. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

  • Page 44: Home > Dhcp

    Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The TM-G5240 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...

  • Page 45: Home > Bridge Mode

    Enable bridge mode will turn off routing and NAT (Network Address Translation) features. TM-G5240 will act similar to a switch instead of router. TM-G5240 will not be able to share one public IP to multiple LAN devices in bridge mode.

  • Page 46: Advanced Tab

    Advanced tab Advanced > Virtual Server The TM-G5240 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 47 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 80 Public Port: 80 Schedule: always Click to edit virtual service click to delete virtual service T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 48 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 EXAMPLE 2 If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30.

  • Page 49: Advanced > Applications

    Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the TM-G5240. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...
  • Page 50 You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges. • Public Type - This is the protocol used for the special application. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 51: Advanced > Filters

    Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The TM-G5240 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The TM-G5240 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites.
  • Page 52 • Name – Enter the name here. • MAC Address – Enter the MAC address. • DHCP Client - Select a DHCP client from the pull-down list; click Clone to copy that MAC Address. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 53 Deny – Denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains. • Permitted Domains – Enter the Permitted Domains in this field • Blocked Domains – Enter the Blocked Domains in this field. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 54: Advanced > Parental Control

    • Domain Blocking - Use Domain blocking to allow or deny computers access to specific internet domains whether it is through www, ftp, SNMP, etc. Domain filtering or blocking apply to both wired and wireless clients connected to TM- G5240. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 55: Advanced > Firewall

    Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the TM-G5240. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the TM-G5240. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules.
  • Page 56 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 At the Advanced > Firewall tab, you can adjust: • Firewall Rules - Enable or disable the Firewall. • Name - Enter the name. • Action - Allow or Deny. • Source - Enter the IP Address range.

  • Page 57: Advanced > Dmz

    • DMZ - Enable or Disable the DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) allows a single computer to be exposed to the internet. By default the DMZ is disabled. • IP Address - Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 58: Advanced > Performance

    • DTIM Interval - (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 59 Auto is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. • Transmit Power (Mbps) - TM-G5240 has the option to adjust its wireless transmit power. Limiting transmit power can help in situations where you do not want the same signals overlapping one another.

  • Page 60: Tool Tab

    Tools tab Tools > Admin At this page, the TM-G5240 administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the wireless router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes.
  • Page 61 • Port – The port number used to access the wireless router. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the wireless router and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Mangement interface. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 62: Tools > Time

    Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time. • Daylight Saving - To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 63: Tools > System

    • Load Settings from Local Hard Drive – Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load. • Restore to Factory Default Settings - Click Restore to restore the factory default settings. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 64: Tools > Firmware

    Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 65: Tools > Ddns

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Tools > DDNS When an IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server, DDNS automatically updates the DNS server. Select Disabled to Enable. Users who have a Dynamic DNS account may use this feature.

  • Page 66: Tools > Misc

    • Restart Device – Click Reboot to restart the TM-G5240. • Block WAN Ping – If you choose to block WAN Ping, the WAN IP Address of the TM-G5240 will not respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers.
  • Page 67 IP Address. This is a useful feature since many computers do not use a static IP address. • VPN Pass Through - The TM-G5240 supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for both PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec (IP Security).

  • Page 68: Tools > Cable Test

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Tools > Cable Test Diagnostic cable tester is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet Port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), Cable Tester can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch.

  • Page 69: Tools > Pairing

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Tools > Pairing Pairing is the process of securing the TM-G5240 with your T-Mobile phone. It is a process where the security settings of the TM-G5240 get transmitted to the phone.

  • Page 70: Status Tab

    Status tab Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the TM-G5240. It will display the LAN, WAN, and MAC address information.If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 71 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Domain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP AddressWAN Status: WAN Connection Status • Wireless – MAC Address: Displays the MAC address SSID: Displays the current SSID Channel: Displays the current channel WEP: Indicates whether WEP is enabled or disabled...

  • Page 72: Status > Log

    • SMTP Server/IP Address – The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs. • Email Address – The email address to which the logs will be sent. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 73: Status > Statistics

    Status > Statistics The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the TM-G5240 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted...

  • Page 74: Status > Wireless

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Status > Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. Click Help at any time for more information.

  • Page 75: Help Tab

    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Help tab On the Help tab, you can click on the links to quickly access information.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    • The modem is connected to your high speed internet connection. • The modem is connected to the Internet port of the TM-G5240. • The computer is connected to one of the numbered ports (1-4) on the TM-G5240. • The TM-G5240’s power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 77: When Running The Cd Install Wizard I Can't Get Past The Cabling Steps

    It is most likely that your DSL (PPPoE) software installed on your computer is requesting this information. Since the TM-G5240 will now authenticate and connect you to your DSL service, you must disable or uninstall any PPPoE software from your computer. PPPoE software will not work behind your TM-G5240.

  • Page 78: I Can't Wirelessly Connect To The Tm-G5240

    (example, cordless phones, microwaves, computer monitors, electric motors, UPS units). Place the TM-G5240 in the most central location of the house. Do not place the TM-G5240 in a closet, cabinet, or in the garage. See Other Installation Considerations section in this manual for further information on the best placement of your TM-G5240.

  • Page 79: Iwant To Modify Tm-G5240 Settings

    I want to modify TM-G5240 settings To modify settings, you must log on to the TM-G5240: 1. Open your Web browser and type the IP address of the TM-G5240 in the address bar. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. You are prompted for your password.

  • Page 80: How Do Ifind The Ip Address

    5. Click OK to close the IP Configuration dialog box. 6. Check your IP address. Your computer must have an IP address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 81: Windows Vista

    4. Type exit to close the command prompt. 5. Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 82: How Do Iassign A Static Ip Address

    2. Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties button. If you have more than 1 adapter, then there will be a TCP/IP “Binding” for each adapter. Highlight TCP/IP > (your network adapter) and then click Properties. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 83 10. Access the Web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your T-Mobile device in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management. Follow instructions to login and complete the configuration. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...

  • Page 84: How Can Iset Up Tm-G5240 To Work With A Cable Modem

    How can I set up TM-G5240 to work with a cable modem Dynamic cable connection Note: Please configure the TM-G5240 with the computer that was last connected directly to the cable modem. Try running the CD that came with the router first. If that does not work, follow the steps below.

  • Page 85: Static Cable Connection

    Static cable connection 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. 2. Login using your password. The default username is “admin” and the password is blank. 3. Click the Home tab and click the WAN button.

  • Page 86: How Can Iset Up My Router To Work With Earthlink Dsl Or Any Pppoe Connection

    1. Upgrade the firmware if needed. Visit the D-Link tech support web site at http://support.dlink.com 2. Reset the TM-G5240. Using a paperclip, press the reset button on the back of the TM-G5240 for 10 seconds. Release it and the TM-G5240 will recycle. The lights will blink and then stabilize.
  • Page 87 MTU to a lower number such as 1472, 1452, etc. Contact your ISP for more information and the proper MTU setting for your connection. 9. Click Apply. When prompted, click Continue. Once the screen refreshes, unplug the power to the TM-G5240. T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807...
  • Page 88 10. Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes and then turn it back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP, plug the power back into the TM-G5240. Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router.

  • Page 89: How Do Iopen Ports On The Tm-G5240

    To allow traffic from the Internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the TM-G5240 will block the request. 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 90 Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. If DMZ is enabled, it will disable all Virtual Server entries. Because the TM-G5240 uses NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example, if you have two Web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers.

  • Page 91: How Do Iopen A Range Of Ports On The Tm-G5240 Using Firewall Rules

    How do I open a range of ports on the TM-G5240 using firewall rules 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. 2. Login using your password. The default username is “admin” and the password is blank.
  • Page 92 8. Click Apply and then click Continue. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. Because the TM-G5240 uses NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example, if you have two Web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers.

  • Page 93: Limited Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an authorized D-Link service agent. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 94 What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover: Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;...
  • Page 95 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by...

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