D-Link DFL-500 user manual Setting the date and time, Connecting to your network

The CLI lists the Management IP address and netmask.

Configure the Transparent mode default gateway

•Login to the CLI if you are not already logged in.

•Set the default route to the Default Gateway that you recorded in Transparent mode settings. Enter: set system route number <number> gateway <IP address>

Example

set system route number 1 gateway 204.23.1.2

You have now completed the initial configuration of the DFL-500 NPG and you can proceed to the next section.

Setting the date and time

For effective scheduling and logging, the DFL-500 NPG date and time should be accurate. You can either manually set the time or you can configure the DFL-500 NPG to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.

To set the DFL-500 NPG date and time, see Setting system date and time.

Connecting to your network

When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the DFL-500 NPG between your internal network and the Internet.

There are two 10/100 BaseTX connectors on the DFL-500 NPG:

•Internal for connecting to your internal network,

•External for connecting to the Internet.

To connect the DFL-500 NPG:

•Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.

•Connect the External interface to the Internet.

Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider.

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