DSL-504 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide
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Account Information (User Name and Password)
Most users will need to supply a user name and password used to access the service provider’ s network (and
ultimately, the Internet). This information is stored either in the Router’ s memory or on your computer
depending on the type of connection profile you use.
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
User Name:
Password:

About Bridged Ethernet Connections (RFC 1483)

Using this method, the DSL-504 acts as a transparent bridge, and is invisible to other devices on both the WAN
(wide area network) and LAN (local area network) side of the bridge. It is “ invisible” in the sense that it does not
have an IP address associated with it. Every d evice connected to the WAN must have an IP address to be “ seen”
on the network. Devices that connect to the Internet have a “ global” IP address that is unique and is used to
identify the device so that it can send and receive data.
All connections to the Internet require a global IP address. It is therefore necessary to provide some means of
acquiring global IP settings for your account. For bridged connections, the global IP settings must reside in a
TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge, such as a computer, a server or a firewall d evice. The IP
address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network service provider will give you instructions about any
additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required.

About IPoA Connections (RFC 1577)

IP over ATM connections may require global IP settings for the device. Your service provider will give you IP
settings information if neede d. Some IPoA co nnections function like peer -to-peer connections and therefore do
not require IP settings on the WAN interface.
Packing List
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Guide, ascertain that you
have:
1. One DSL-504 ADSL Ethernet Router
2. One User’s Guide
3. One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection
4. One straight-through Ethernet cable
5. One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service