Installation Requirements - D-Link DSL-504T Manual

DSL-504T User's Manual

Installation Requirements

In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information
to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account
information (Username and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that
control and define the Internet connection will be required. You can print out the two
pages below and use the tables to list this information. This way you have a hard copy
of all the information needed to setup the Router. If it is necessary to reconfigure the
device, all the necessary information can be easily accessed. Be sure to keep this
information safe and private.
Low Pass Filters
Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their
respective signals, a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference.
A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the
ADSL line. These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the ADSL
device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for
more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation.
Operating Systems
The DSL-504T 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, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000,
and Windows XP.
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 Opera, 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.
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