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Dynalink RTA300 Quick Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Adsl Router

    ADSL Router Quick Setup Guide RTA300...
  • Page 2 Please follow through the steps we describe here to install and set up your Router. This Guide should be read in conjunction with the RTA300 Series ADSL Router User’s Manual. This is provided as a PDF file on CD.

  • Page 3: Before You Start

    ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Default Configuration for New Zealand This Router is shipped with the following factory default settings. Router IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (do not change) (do not change) Encapsulation PPPoA VC-MUX (do not change) enabled (do not change) DSL line mode auto...

  • Page 4: Configure Your Computer

    Ethernet (connecting up to 4 networked computers, or to a LAN) Connect using the provided Ethernet cable to any of the Ethernet ports (LAN1 to LAN4) of the router. Up to four computers can be connected. If you have more than 4 computers or an existing LAN, connect one of the LAN ports of the router to your network hub.
  • Page 5 ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide STEP 2 MANUALLY ASSIGN A FIXED IP ADDRESS TO YOUR COMPUTER If you prefer to assign an IP address manually, use 192.168.1.x (x is any number between 2 and 254) and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Specify the gateway as 192.168.1.1 and enter DNS server IP as 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 6: Going Online

    Enter 192.168.1.x (x is any number between 2 and 254). This is the IP address assigned to your computer. Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Enter the Router’s IP 192.168.1.1 as the Default gateway, and Preferred DNS server. Click OK to finish. You have now finished configuring your computer.
  • Page 7 ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide STEP 2 ENTER INTERNET ACCOUNT DETAILS First check on the front panel of the Router that the DSL light has turned solid indicating the link is up. Click the Connect button. Do not click "Apply & Save" as this button is intended for changing the pre-defined profile.
  • Page 8 STEP 3 SAVING USERNAME & PASSWORD INFORMATION If you want to save your Internet account user name & password into the Router, go to System - Save Configuration in the Router menu. Enter the Router’s administrative user name and password if required to proceed. By default, the Router administrative user name and password are both admin.
  • Page 9 ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Important tips for security In order to benefit from the security features of this Router; Change your Router’s administrative user name & password Enable firewall security on the Router Back up your Router’s configuration Don’t: Enable remote access to the Router unless you know how to handle security Send your Router away for repair or replacement without resetting to factory default or wiping out your Internet account login details...
  • Page 10 Backup the Router configuration It is desirable to keep copies of your configuration on disk. The Router can read from a saved configuration file and restore your customised configuration after events such as a reset to factory defaults. To backup or restore your Router’s configuration, go to System - Quick Configuration. Guide to the Users Manual Refer to these page numbers of the Users Manual on the enclosed CD for: USB DRIVER INSTALLATION...

  • Page 11: Indicator Lights

    ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Indicator lights There are five indicators on the Router’s front panel. Every time the Router is powered on or reset, all the lights will come on indicating the self-test is in progress. Indicator Function Description Power Off - No power.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q1. Cannot open the Router control panel from my browser. Check that the Router’s LAN (or USB) light is on. If not, check your Ethernet (or USB) cable. If you connect via Ethernet, check that the Ethernet cable we supplied is plugged directly into a stand-alone computer OR the uplink port of network hub.
  • Page 13 Check the configuration of your computer and Router. If you still cannot browse, perform a PING test as described in Q1-3, using these addresses: (A) Ping www.dynalink.co.nz (or any valid web address) (B) Ping 205.178.180.16 (or any valid public IP address) If both (A) &...
  • Page 14 Q3. Browsing is fine but I cannot run certain applications, such as ICQ. Check that your firewall security setting is not too high. Try temporarily disabling the firewall. If the application now runs, you can either lower the security level setting, or tailor your firewall settings to allow traffic of the application through.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Return delivery after repair will be paid for by Dynalink Modems Ltd within New Zealand. We reserve the right not to repair or replace goods that: have been mishandled, abused or not installed according to the guidelines as outlined in the instructions.

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