About This User’s Guide, Before You Start

DSL-504 ADSL Router User’s Guide

About This User’s Guide

This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-504 ADSL Router and use it to PCs or Ethernet concentrating devices on an Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) to the Internet or remote LAN. For the sake of simplicity, this document uses the terms Router (first letter upper case) to refer specifically to the DSL-504 ADSL Router, and router (first letter lower case) to refer to all such devices including the DSL-504.

This guide assumes that the reader is familiar with Ethernet networks, networking devices, routing protocols and the TCP/IP suite of protocols.

Before You Start

This section discusses the various requirements for the successful installation of the Router. In order to avoid difficulties please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation and operation of your new ADSL Router.

Operating Systems

D-Link’s web-based management software for the Router can be used with any browser-equipped PC running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0.

ADSL Service

In order to use the Router, you must first have ADSL service established with your local telephone company, or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your local telephone company for information on the availability of ADSL service in your area.

Micro-filters

Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wire to carry their respective signals, a filtering mechanism must be used to avoid mutual interference. You may need to install a micro-filter (low pass filter) device for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. Micro-filters are easy to install in-line devices, which attaches to the telephone cable between the telephone and wall jack. This device will not affect normal telephone services. Your telephone company will have more information regarding the use and installation of micro-filters.