Operating System; Web Browser; Ethernet Port (Nic Adapter); About Bridged Ethernet Connections (Rfc 1483) - D-Link DSL-504 User Manual

Operating System

The DSL-504 uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager
may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software.

Web Browser

Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management
software. The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer® version 5.0, Netscape Navigator® version 4.7, or later versions. The web browser must have
JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been
disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running on your
computer.

Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)

Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router. This
connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet
port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. Likewise, most fully
assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment. If your computer does
not have an 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.
Additional Software
It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet.
Additional software must be installed if you are using what is called a "bridged" connection. For a bridged
connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on your computer, not
in the Router. This type of connection is similar to the arrangement used for analog dial-up Routers, but the
connection speed is much faster. Various terms are to describe a bridged ADSL connection including the term
"RFC 1483 Bridge" which is used in this guide.
If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPP (Point to Point Protocol) connection, the information needed to
establish and maintain the Internet connection is stored in the Router. In this case, it is not necessary to install
software on your computer.
Account Information (User Name and Password)
Most users will need to supply a user name and password used to access the service provider's network (and
ultimately, the Internet). This information is stored either in the Router's memory or on your computer
depending on the type of ADSL connection you have.
User Name:
Password:

About Bridged Ethernet Connections (RFC 1483)

Using this method, the DSL-504 acts as a transparent bridge, and is invisible to other devices on both the WAN
and LAN side of the bridge. It is therefore necessary to provide some means of acquiring global IP settings for
your account.
All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings
must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, server or 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.
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