Installation Steps - D-Link DSA-6100 User Manual

3.4 Installation Steps

Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the DSA-6100:
1. Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel.
2. Turn on the power switch at the rear panel. The Power LED will light up.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN1 Port on the front panel. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable
to an ADSL modem, a cable modem or a switch/hub of the internal network. The LED of this WAN1 should
light up to indicate a proper connection.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to LAN1 port with the user authentication function enabled on the front panel. The
default port is LAN1 port. The LAN1 port with authentication function is referred to as Public LAN. Connect
the other end of the Ethernet cable to an AP or switch. The LED of this LAN1 should light up to indicate a
proper connection.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable to LAN2 Port with the user authentication function disabled on the front panel. The
LAN2 port without authentication function is referred to as Private LAN and the administrator can enter the
administrative user interface to perform configurations via Private LAN. Connect the other end of the Ethernet
cable to a client's PC. The LED of this LAN2 should light up to indicate a proper connection.
Attention: Usually a straight RJ-45 can be applied if the DSA-6100 is connected to a hub/computer which
supports automatic crossover, such as the Access Point. However, after the Access Point hardware resets, the
DSA-6100 may not be able to connect to the Access Point while connecting with a straight cable, unless the cable
is pulled out and plug-in again. This scenario does NOT occur while using a crossover cable.
After the hardware of the DSA-6100 is installed completely, the system is ready to be configured in the following
sections. This manual will guide you step by step to set up the system using a single DSA-6100 to manage the
network.
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