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D-Link DSL-2520U Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of D-Link DSL-2520U router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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User Manual
DSL-2520U
ADSL2/2+ Router with USB and Ethernet Ports
August 2011
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DSL-2520U
ADSL2/2+ Router with USB and Ethernet Ports
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
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Contents and Audience
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4
Conventions
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4
Document Structure
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4
Chapter 2. Overview
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5
General Information
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Specifications
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Product Appearance
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Front Panel
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Back Panel
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Delivery Package
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Safety Instructions
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Chapter 3. Installation and Connection
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Before You Begin
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Connecting to PC (in OS Windows XP)
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PC with Ethernet Adapter
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PC with USB Port
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically
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Connecting to Web-based Interface
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Saving and Restoring Settings
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Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface
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Status
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Network Statistics
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DSL Status
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WAN Status
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DHCP
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Routing Table
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LAN Clients
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Net
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Connections
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Editing Local Interface Parameters
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Creating ADSL WAN Connection
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Advanced
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UPnP
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Interface Grouping
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DDNS
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DNS
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Routing
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ADSL
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Remote Access
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Firewall
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IP Filters
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Virtual Servers
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DMZ
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Application Rules
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MAC Filter
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Control
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URL Filter
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System
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Administrator Password
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Configuration
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System Log
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Firmware Upgrade
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Chapter 5. Abbreviations and Acronyms
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DSL-2520U
ADSL2/2+ Router with USB and Ethernet Ports
User Manual
Introduction
CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DSL-2520U and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts, who create an in-home
local area network, and system administrators, who install and configure networks in offices.
Conventions
Example
Description
text
The body text of the manual.
Before You Begin
A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.
“Quick Installation Guide”
A reference to a document.
Change
A name of a menu, menu item, control (field, checkbox,
drop-down list, button, etc.).
192.168.1.1
Data that you should enter in the specified field.
!
Information
An important note.
Document Structure
Chapter 1
describes the purpose and structure of the document.
Chapter 2
gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features and describes its
appearance and the package contents, and provides safety instructions.
Chapter 3
explains how to install the router DSL-2520U and configure a PC in order to access its
web-based interface.
Chapter 4
describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.
Chapter 5
introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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DSL-2520U
ADSL2/2+ Router with USB and Ethernet Ports
User Manual
Overview
CHAPTER 2.
OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-2520U device is an affordable high-end ADSL router developed for home and SOHO
(
Small Office/Home Office
) networks. It provides fast and simple broadband access to the Internet
and a shared connection for multi users.
DSL-2520U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wired network:
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the QoS engine,
and numerous additional features.
The router is equipped with an ADSL port to connect to an ADSL line and an Ethernet port, which
can be used to connect one computer or switch. The device is also equipped with a USB port, to
which you can connect a single computer.
The router DSL-2520U includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions minimize
threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access to
unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure and manage the settings of the router DSL-2520U via the user-friendly web-
based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
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