D-Link DSL-1500G manual Requirements for Installation, Installation Overview, Operating System

DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

Installation Overview

The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:

1.Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you begin the actual installation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment. Check the contents of the package to be certain that everything listed on the packing list is included. A packing list is included at the end of this section. The information you will need includes the account name or number and the password used to gain access to your service provider’s network, and ultimately to the Internet. In addition, some users may be given information used to configure the Router so it can establish a connection to the service provider’s network and the Internet.

2.Install the hardware, that is, connect the Ethernet and telephone cables to the device to establish the necessary network links to your computer and to the service provider’s network and connect the power adapter to power on the Router.

3.Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based software built into the Router. Without the correct IP settings your computer will not be able to communicate with the ddevice or access the software used to configure the Router. Without compatible IP settings on your computer, you will not be able to use a web browser to access the Internet.

4.Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your SHDSL account as instructed by your service provider. Some users may not need to change any of the device settings that establish and maintain the network connection. It may only be necessary to supply the user name or number and the password used for your account. Other users may not be required to change anything in the Router but they may need to install software on a computer used to access the Internet. Follow the instructions of your service provider to find out what is required for your account.

Requirements for Installation

In order to use SHDSL you must have SHDSL service set up by your service provider. SHDSL operates on a separate physical line from normal voice telephone service therefore you must have a line dedicated for SHDSL in addition to your regular telephone line.

To install and use the Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and a web browser. To establish the WAN connection to your ISP’s network, it will be necessary for most users to make some changes to the WAN configuration of the Router. This change may only be to supply a user name and password for your ISP account (see below).

Operating System

The Router 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.

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 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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