D-Link DSL-1500G manual Before You Start, Guide Overview

DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

About This Guide

Thank you for choosing the DSL-1500G Wireless SHDSL Router. The DSL-1500G delivers affordable T1 equivalent Internet access characterized by very high rate upload and downloads data transmission speeds. The standardized SHDSL technology implemented in the Router is ideally suited for VPN applications, video teleconferencing, IP telephony applications, public web servers and interactive gaming over the Internet. The reliable high-capacity Router can serve as the primary gateway device for busy corporate networks, improving network efficiency and enhanced security.

If you would like to set up the device quickly in order to verify that the SHDSL connection to the WAN (wide area network) is working properly, please read the Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-1500G package.

Some basic information about Ethernet LAN, networking devices, gateway routers and the TCP/IP suite of protocols is provided in the text of this guide. If you would like to learn more about home or small office networking D-Link has tutorials available at:

http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/ and http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/homenetwork/.

Guide Overview

Introduction – Describes the Router and its key features. Provides an introduction to SHDSL. Lists standards to which the Router complies. Contains a packing list.

Hardware Installation – Discusses how to connect the Router to an Ethernet LAN.

Configuring the Router for the First Time – Provides information on how to configure the Router and establish the WAN connection using the web-based manager.

Web-based Configuration – Describes how to use the web-based manager to change Router settings and configure additional virtual connections (PVCs).

Appendix A - Technical Specifications – Lists the technical specifications of the Router, including standards compliance.

Before You Start

Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.

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