D-Link DSL-604+ manual About This Guide, Before You Start, Terminology, Guide Overview

DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

About This Guide

Thank you for choosing the DSL-604+ Wireless ADSL Router. The DSL-604+ will provide your small office or home network with convenient Internet access, rapid download speeds, improved network efficiency and enhanced security.

If you would like to set up the device quickly in order to verify that the ADSL connection to the WAN (wide area network) is working properly, please read the Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-604+ package.

Some basic information about Ethernet and Wireless LAN, networking devices, gateway routers and the TCP/IP suite of protocols is provided in the text of this guide. If you would like to learn more about home or small office networking D-Link has tutorials available at:

http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/

and

http://www.dlink.com/learnbasic/homenetwork/

Terminology

This document uses the terms “Router” (first letter upper case) to refer specifically to the DSL-604+ Router, and “router” (first letter lower case) to refer to all such devices including the DSL-604+. ADSL service is provided by different types of businesses including telephone service providers, Internet service providers and other businesses that provide computer network and telecommunications services. The term “service provider” is used in this guide to refer to any service that sells or leases DSL services and equipment.

Guide Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction: A description of the Router and its features. A brief introduction to ADSL and Wireless LAN technologies and standards are listed.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Discusses how to connect the Router to an Ethernet LAN.

Chapter 3 First Time Setup: Provides information on how to configure the Router and establish the ADSL connection using the web-based manager.

Chapter 4 Web-based Management Guide: Describes how to use the web-based manager and the management options available.

Appendix A Technical Specifications: Lists the technical specifications of the Router, including standards compliance.

Before You Start

Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.

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.

2.Install the hardware, that is, connect the cables (Ethernet and telephone) to the device and connect the power adapter to the device and a power source.

3.Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based software built used to configure the Router

4.Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account and to communicate with 802.11b wireless devices.

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