DSL-504 ADSL Router User’s Guide
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Web-based Management
The DSL-504 o ffers a web-based (HTML) graphical user interface allowing users to manage the Router from
anywhere on the LAN using a standard browser. A web browser is used to communicate directly with the Router
and make changes to the configuration or monitor status.

Accessing the Web Manager

In order to use the web-based management software it will be necessary to use a computer that occupies the
same subnet as the Router. The simplest way to d o this for many users will be to use DHCP server that is
enabled by de fault o n the R outer. Chapter 3 p rovides instructions on how to configure a system running
Windows operating systems to be DHCP client. You may also specify IP settings for your computer. The Router
has a default IP address of 192.168.0.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Once you have accessed the
configuration software you can configure the Router’ s IP settings and DHCP server configuration to suit your
preferences.
To use the web-based management software run the browser you have installed on your computer and direct it to
the Router’s HTML interface using its LAN IP address. If this i s the first time you are accessing the web-based
manager you must type its default IP address, 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser. The URL in the
address bar should read: http://192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address you will use the ne w IP address to
access the web-based manager.
In the page that opens, click on the Login to web-based management module button.
A new window will appear and you will be prompted for a user name and password. Use default user name
admin and password admin for first time set up.
Note
Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy
server in the Internet settings. In Windows Internet Explorer, you can check if a
proxy server is enabled using the following procedure:
1. In Windows, click on the START button, go to Settings and choose
Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click on the Internet Options icon.
3. Click the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button.
4. Verify that the “Use proxy server” option is NOT checked. If it is checked,
click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK.
Alternatively you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull down
menu in Internet Explorer.