DSL-504 ADSL Router User’s Guide
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When the Router connects to the Internet, it must first access your service provider’ s network, that is, it must
communicate with co mputers and other routers owned by your service provider. These computers and routers
then provide the link to the Internet. The Router must be configured to communicate with the systems that give it
access to the larger network (WAN). There are different protocols used to make this co mmunication possible.
Both ends of the connection must agree on what protocol to use and how to set up the connection. This is what
you will configure the Router to do, to agree with the service provider’ s equipment and negotiate the terms of the
connection using a language or protocol that both sides understand.
Sometimes it is also necessary to configure settings that define the path used for the ADSL con nection. So in
addition to telling the Router what protocol it must use, you ma y also b e asked change the PVC (Permanent
Virtual Channel) settings. These settings are defined by two number the VPI (Virtual Pa th Indicator) and the
VCI (Virtual Channel Indicator).
Your service provider will give the information needed if any changes to the Connection Profile are necessary.
To configure the WAN connection, open the Router/Bridge Configuration menu and perform the steps listed
below. Some of the settings do not need to be changed when you first set up the device but can be c hanged later
if you choose.
1 The default Connection Profile used for the Router is labeled AU_PPPoE, VPI=8, VCI=35, Router with
PPPoE. If you have not been instructed to change this, proceed to the next step. If you have been instructed
to change the Connection profile, read the next section Changing the Connection Profile.
2 The default Encapsulation Method used for sending data packets, labeled LLC should already be selected.
If you are not instructed to change this continue to the next step. If you are instructed to change this, select
the remaining alterative option labeled VC mux by clicking the empty optio n circle. A black dot appears in
the option circle of the selected option.
3 Under PPPoE Login enter the Login User Name used for your network account. The user name and login
password, are used to authenticate the identity of the ADSL c lient and provide access to the service
provider’s network. This user name may also be a number assigned to your account. Often the user name
take’s a form similar to an email address, something like: 12345678@ISPnetwork.com.au The user name
and login password can be any combination of up to 64 characters.
4 Enter the Login Password.
5 Enter the Login Password again in the Confirm Password field.
6 Leave the default Authentication protocol labeled chap selected in the drop-down menu. The alternative
protocol labeled pap, can be selected from the pull-down m enu if required by the service provider. Do not
change this unless instructed to do so.
7 Leave the Connect on Demand option as enabled in the pull-down menu. This will allow the Router to
establish a WAN connection upon restarting. You may change this later if you wish.
8 Leave Idle Time set to the default value 0. Again, you can change this later if you wish. If you pay for your
Internet access according to the amount of time spent online, you may want to change this.
9 Click on the OK button on the bottom of the window. A new message prompt appears asking if you want
to restart the Router.
10 Click OK to save a restart. The Router will connect automatically upon restarting.