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Chapter 2 Installation

This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or

software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.

2.1 Checklist

Check the shipping box carefully to ensure that the contents include the items you ordered. If any of

the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. The contents of your carton may vary

depending on your service provider.

Contents description

1) ADSL2+ Router for home/office use.

2) ADSL2+ Router Installation and Operation Guide (this publication)

3) Power supply with 9Vdc / 1.5 Ampere power adapter

4) ADSL cable RJ-11 telephone cable (6 ft)

5) Ethernet cable Ethernet category 5 twisted pair cable (6 ft)

2.2 The Front LEDs

LED

State

Description

ON

When the router is powered on and in ready state

POWER

Flashing

The router is in booting stage

ON

"Showtime" successful connection between ADSL modem and telephone

company's network

ADSL

Flashing

"Handshaking" modem is trying to establish a connection to telco's network

ACT

Flashing

Data is transferred between router and Internet

WLAN

Flashing

When wireless AP is ready

ON

Link

Flashing

TX or RX activity

LAN

1-4

OFF

No Link

These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you will connect

networked devices, such as PCs, print servers remote hard drives, and

anything else you want to put on your network

2.3 The Rear Ports

Connector

Description

POWER

Power connector with 9VDC/ 1.5 Ampere

Reset Switch

The reset button, the router restore the default settings when press this

button until reboot

LAN (1-4)

Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port

(1, 2, 3 or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or

receiving data over that port.

ADSL Connector

The RJ-11 connector allows data communication between the modem and

the ADSL network through a twisted-pair phone wire

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2.4 Hardware installation

This section describes how to connect and configure the ADSL2+ Router.

Step 1. Connect the ADSL Line

Connect the router directly to the wall jack using the included ADSL cable.

Step 2. Connect a Workstation to the Router's LAN port

There are two methods to connect the router and workstation. The one use the crossover Ethernet

cable to connect directly between them. The other use straight Ethernet cable to connect router with

hub (or switch), then go to the workstation.

Step 3. Connect the Power Adapter to the Router

Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of router.

Step 4. Connect All Cables to the Network

The procedure for connecting cables differs depending on whether or not your telephone equipment is

connected to a POTS splitter.

POTS Splitter Configuration (ADSL over POTS)

A POTS splitter separates data signals from voice signals on your telephone line. The POTS splitter

works by running a separate data line from the voice line, so that the ADSL router has a dedicated

cable for data transmission. Figure 2-3.1 and 2-3.2 shows how to connect all cables to the Router.

Figure 2-4.1 Router Connected through a POTS Splitter

Note:

The POTS splitter may also be installed on the outside of the house adjacent to the telephone

network interface device (NID).

Figure 2-4.2 Router Connected through several micro-filters

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ISDN Splitter Configuration (ADSL over ISDN)

A ISDN splitter separates ADSL signals from ISDN signals on your ISDN telephone line. The ISDN

splitter works by running a separate ADSL line from the ISDN line, so that the ADSL router has a

dedicated cable for data transmission. Figure 2-3.3 shows how to connect all cables to the Router.

Figure 2-4.3 Router Connected through a ISDN Splitter

Note:

The ISDN splitter may also be installed on the outside of the house adjacent to the telephone

network interface device (NID).

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Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Determine your connection settings

Before you configure the router, you need to know the connection information supplied by your ADSL

service provider.

3.2 Connecting the ADSL Router to your network

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the ADSL Router consists of more than simply plugging

everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values

within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router

chooses to assign them. Generally there are several different operating modes for your applications.

And you can know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP. These modes are router,

bridge, PPPoE+NAT and NAT and PPPoA+NAT.

3.3 Configuring with Web Browser

It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your network.

To configure the router, open your browser, type

'http://192.168.16.1'

into the address bar and click

'Go' to get to the login page. Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.

At the User name prompt, type '

admin

'. And the Password prompt, type '

admin

'. You can change

these later if you wish. Click

'OK

'.

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