DSL-514 ADSL Router User’s Guide

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

In this chapter you will learn about the various connections you will need to make in order to use the Router.

When selecting the location for the Router, allow ample room to access the connections on the rear panel. For convenience, try to place the Router near your computer so you can monitor the LED indicators. Allow some space above the Router for ventilation to avoid problems with overheating.

Connect the ADSL Line

Use the twisted-pair ADSL cable (standard telephone cable) included with the Router to connect it to your telephone line. Simply plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the wall jack.

Computer to Router Connection

You can begin connection the Router by performing the following steps:

1.Insert one end of the ADSL cable (26 AWG twisted-pair telephone cable) into the telephone wall jack (RJ-11 port).

2.Insert the other end of the ADSL cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 port) on the Router.

3.Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the back panel of the Router.

4.Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PC using Ethernet cable.

You can connect the Router

 

directly to a 10/100BASE-TX

DSL-514

Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.

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D-Link DSL-514 manual Connect the Adsl Line, Computer to Router Connection