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D-Link DSL-2540B - ADSL2/2+ Modem With EN Router User Manual

D-Link DSL-2540B - ADSL2/2+ Modem With EN Router User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Backup Settings ..........50 Logout ..............9 Update Settings ..........51 Advanced Setup ............30 Restore Default Settings ........51 ADSL ..............30 Firmware ............5 Test ..............53 ADSL Settings ..........31 D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 3 ADSL BER Test............59 Troubleshooting ............61 Networking Basics ............ 63 Check your IP address .......... 63 Statically Assign an IP address ......64 Contacting Technical Support ........65 Warranty ..............66 Registration ..............68 D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 4: General Information

    Section 1 - General Information General Information The D-Link DSL-540B is an ADSL+ router offering the convenience of 4 LAN ports for additional computers. This user manual provides you with a simple and easy-to-understand format to install and configure your router.

  • Page 5: Front Panel View

    Local Network LEDs light indicates a malfunction. A blinking light indicates traffic is A solid light indicates a connection to an passing through. Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel View

    Connect Ethernet devices such as unit on or off. computers, switches, and hubs. line (RJ-11). Reset Power Receptor Pressing the Reset button restores the router to Receptor for the supplied power its original factory default settings. adapter. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 7: Installing The Router

    Ethernet port (labeled LAN) on the router. Note that either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The router automatically recognizes the type of connection that is required. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 8 Then turn on and boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hubs or switches, and any computers connected to them. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation Diagram

    Section 3 - Installation Diagram Installation Diagram D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 10: Configuring Your Computer

    4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, then click on Install. 5. In the Select Network Component Type window, click on protocol and then the Add button. 6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and then click on OK. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 11: Windows ® Xp

    IP address and type 19.168.1.x (where x is any number between  and 54) for the IP address field and 55.55.55.0 for the Subnet Mask field. 5. Click on OK twice to save your changes and then close the Control Panel. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 12: Log In To The Router

    Note: Passwords can be changed at any time. 3. Enter your user name and password, and then click OK to display the user interface. Note: This manual has been prepared using the admin user name. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 13: Home

    To enable the auto-connect process, click on the box labeled DSL Auto-connect, a process that will automatically detect the first usable PVC and automatically detect PPPoE, PPPoA, and Bridge Protocol (with DHCP Server available). To continue, click on the Next button. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 14 If you uncheck the DSL Auto-connect box, the resulting screen is seen below. Enter the VPI/VCI as indicated by your ISP. There is also an option to enable Quality of Service. When you are ready, click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 15 Next is the Connection Type screen where you can select the type of network protocol and encapsulation mode over the ATM PVC that your ISP has instructed you to use. The following is a PPPoA example. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 16 Enter the PPP username and password given by your ISP. Then decide if you will be using any features such as dial on demand, PPP IP extension, keep alive and then click on Next. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section 6 - Home The next step is to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT) settings. For the example, NAT will be enabled. Leave the remaining fields at their defaults and click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 18 IP addresses that the DHCP server can assign to your computers. Disable the DHCP server if you would like to manually assign IP addresses. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 19 After all WAN configurations are complete, the WAN Setup Summary screen displays all WAN settings that you have made. Check that the settings are correct before clicking on the Save/Reboot button. Clicking on Save/Reboot will save your settings and restart your router. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 20: Wan

    ATM PVC Configuration screen as seen on page 1. The ATM PVC Configuration screen allows you to configure an ATM PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) and select a service category. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 21 Used by time-sensitive applications such as real-time video. Rt-VBR service allows the network more flexibility Variable Bit Rate): than CBR. Quality of Can be enabled only for UBR without PCR, UBR with PCR, and Non Realtime VPR. Service: D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 22 Enable 80.1q checkbox and then enter the VLAN ID number. When finished with your selections, click Next to continue. Note: These settings are ISP dependant. For information regarding proper configuration, contact your ISP. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 23 Internet. If selected, you will be asked to enter the static IP address. Note: These settings are ISP dependant. For information regarding proper configuration, contact your ISP. When finished, click Next to proceed to the NAT Settings screen. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 24 When finished, click the Next button and the following WAN summary screen will be displayed. This screen will outline all WAN settings for review. When satisfied with the settings click on the Apply button. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 25 WAN Setup screen showing the new configuration. Select the Finish button to save the changes and reboot the router. When the router restarts the DSL Router Reboot screen will appear during the reboot process. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 26: Lan

    The Save button only saves the LAN configuration data, but does not apply the configuration. Select the Save/Reboot button to save the LAN configuration data, reboot the router and apply the new configuration. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 27: Dns

    If you uncheck the Enable Automatic Assigned DNS checkbox, two additional fields will appear: primary and secondary DNS server. Enter one primary and one secondary DNS address in each field. Click Apply to save the configuration. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dynamic Dns

    DNS address. Enter the hostname and the interface that you are using. Also enter the username and password assigned by the DNS service. Click on Apply to save these configurations. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 29: Logout

    Logout To log out of the router’s user interface at any time during the setup, click on the Logout button. A confirmation screen will appear confirming that you really want to log out. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 30: Advanced Setup

    The ADSL settings page contains modulation and capability settings. Consult your ISP to determine the correct settings. Click Apply if you are finished or click on Advanced Settings if you want to configure more advanced settings. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 31: Adsl Settings

    The test mode can be selected from the ADSL Advanced Settings page. Test modes include normal, reverb, medley, no retrain, and L3. After you make your selection, click on Apply to save these settings first before you go to Tone Selection. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 32: Adsl Tone Settings

    56 separate routers were running in parallel. The tone range is from 0 to 31 for upstream and from 3 to 55 for downstream. Do not change these settings unless directed by your ISP. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 33: Virtual Server

    Internet (e.g. peer-to-peer, games, etc.). This figure shows the Virtual Servers Setup page that allows you to configure your virtual server(s). Click on the Add button to configure a virtual server. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 34 See Networking Basics in the Appendix section of this manual to determine your IP address. Once you are satisfied with your selection, click Apply once. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 35 The following screen appears after you save your selection. To add additional virtual servers, click on the Add button. If you need to remove any of the server names, select the check box in the remove column and click on the Remove button. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 36: Dmz

    SNMP. To configure the SNMP agent select Enable, Enter a Read Community, Set Community, System Name, Location, Contact, and the IP address of the Trap Manager. To save the configuration click Apply. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 37: Filter Outbound

    This next screen will appear when you click Add. Enter the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and destination information (from the WAN side). Then click Apply to save. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 38: Filter Inbound

    Add or Remove buttons. Filter Inbound Incoming IP Filtering Setup Incoming IP filter allows specified the WAN traffic to pass through the firewall. Click the Add button to add incoming filter settings. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 39 The following screen appears when you create an IP filter. The screen lists the IP filters that were added from the previous screen. To change your settings, click the Add or Remove buttons. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 40: Bridge Filters

    Bridge Filters MAC Filtering Setup MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address. You can change the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup screen. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 41 (bridge mode only). Click Apply to save. After you save the settings, a screen showing the settings will appear. On this screen you will be able to view and delete MAC filtering rules. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 42: Routing

    (a maximum of 3 entries can be configured). To proceed, click Add. On the Static Route Add page, enter the destination network address, subnet mask, gateway and select an available WAN interface. When complete, click Apply. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 43: Rip

    If RIP is set to active, the router will advertise its routes (reachability information) to others; if RIP is set to passive, the router will not advertise its routes, but will listen and update its routes based on other routers’ advertisements. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 44: Quality Of Service

    This ensures that time sensitive data (e.g. video streaming) is given priority over other non-essential data. You can configure the Quality of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the router. Click Add to view the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 45 This screen allows you to add a network traffic class rule. A rule consists of a traffic class name and at least one condition. All configured conditions must first be met before the rule takes effect. Click Apply to save any changes. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 46: Tools

    Admin screen. Select the Username, enter the Old Password, enter a New Password, and then confirm the new password. When you are ready, click Apply at the bottom of the page. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 47: Time

    Addional time settings will appear below the checkbox. Select from the list of NTP (Network Time Protocol) time servers. Then select the time zone that you are in and click Apply to save. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 48: Remote Log

    If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events including Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events above or equal to the selected log level will be logged and displayed. System log when log is enabled. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 49 UDP port of a remote system log server. If the selected mode is “Local” or “Both”, events will be recorded and viewed locally. Select the desired values and click Apply to save the system log options. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 50: System

    This feature is useful if you have changed the configuration on the router, but would like to revert to a previous configuration. To save your current configuration, click the Backup Settings button. The following pop-up screen will appear with a prompt to open or save the file to your computer. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 51: Update Settings

    Restore Default Settings will delete all current settings and restore the router to factory default settings. Click on the Restore Default Settings button to proceed. The following confirmation dialog will appear confirming your decision to restore default settings. Click on OK to continue. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 52: Firmware

    1. Obtain an updated software image file (firmware) from your ISP. . Enter the path of the image file location or click the Browse button to locate the image file. 3. Click the Update Software button once to upload the new image file. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 53: Test

    • Connection to your Internet service provider There are three buttons at the bottom of the page: • Next Connection (appears only if you have created more than one connection) • Test • Test with OAM F4 D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 54: Status

    Status. This shows the computers, identified by the hostname and MAC address, that have acquired IP addresses by the DHCP server. The table will also show the time the DHCP lease will expire. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wan Info

    ADSL Link Down or ADSL Link Up. Route Info The Route Info section displays route information showing the IP addresses of the destination, gateway, and subnet mask as well as other route information. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 56: Log

    This is the same screen as seen in the Remotelog section under tools. The LAN section shows received and transmitted packet information for the Ethernet interface. Click on Reset Statistics to renew the information. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 57: Wan

    Section 9 - Status The WAN section shows received and transmitted packet information for the WAN connections that you have set up. Click on Reset Statistics to renew the information. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 58: Adsl

    Section 9 - Status ADSL Information contained in the ADSL screen is useful for troubleshooting and diagnosing connection problems. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 59: Adsl Ber Test

    At any time during the test, click on the Stop button to terminate the test. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...
  • Page 60 Section 9 - Status When the test is complete, the following window will display the test results showing the test time, total transferred bits, total error bits and error ratio. Click Exit to close the window. D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (19.168.1.1 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 62 • 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 63: Networking Basics

    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 64: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    000 - 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. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 65: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 66: Warranty

    (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 67 Appendix C - Warranty D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined...

  • Page 68: Registration

    Appendix D - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 September 6, 006 D-Link DSL-540B ADSL+ 4-Port Router User Manual...

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