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Features and Benefits

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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security

– The Router supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake

Authentication Protocol) for PPP connections. The Router also supports MSCHAP.

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DHCP Support

– Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP settings to each host on your network. This

eliminates the need to reconfigure every host whenever changes in network topology occur.

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Network Address Translation (NAT)

– For small office environments, the Router allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet

concurrently through a single Internet account. This provides Internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user. NAT improves

network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP address. NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP

domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection.

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TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

– The Router supports TCP/IP protocol, the language used for the Internet. It is

compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors.

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RIP-1/RIP-2

– The Router supports both RIP-1 and RIP-2 exchanges with other routers. Using both versions lets the Router to communicate with all

RIP enabled devices.

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Static Routing

– This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never “age out”. If you

wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN (for example to another

router or a server) or outside your network (to an ISP defined default gateway for instance).

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Default Routing

– This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the destination address is unknown. This is

particularly useful when/if the Router functions as the sole connection to the Internet.

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ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)

– The Router supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483), IP over ATM (RFC1577), and PPP over ATM

(RFC 2364).

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Precise ATM Traffic Shaping

– Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells. This function helps to establish the Quality of

Service for ATM data transfer.

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High Performance

– Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the Router. Up to 24 Mbps downstream bit rate using ADSL 2+ standard.

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Full Network Management

– The Router incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for web-based management and

text-based network management via an RS-232 or Telnet connection.

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Telnet Connection

– The Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router’s management software remotely.

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Easy Installation

– The Router uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy set up. Any

common web browser software can be used to manage the Router.

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Hardware Overview

Front View

Power Light:

This light will be solid green indicating that the unit is powered on.

LAN (1-4) Lights:

This light (if active) will be blinking in green indicating that there is network activity.

WLAN Light:

This light (if enabled) will be blinking in green indicating that there is network activity.

DSL Light:

This light will be solid green when the ADSL line has successfully synchronized.

Internet Light:

This light will be solid green when the Internet dialup has authenticated successfully.

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Rear View (Connections)

DSL Port:

This is an RJ-11 ADSL line port that connects the router to the ADSL line.

USB Ports:

The USB ports are for USB storage devices and/or USB printers.

LAN (1-4) Ports:

These are Fast Ethernet LAN Ports that connects this router to the local network using CAT5 cables.

WLAN Button:

Press the button to turn Wireless LAN on or off.

Reset Button:

Press this button and hold it for 6 seconds to revert the Router back to factory defaults.

Power Button:

Press the button to turn the power on or off.

Power Receptacle:

The supplied power adapter connects here.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the Router is very important. Do not place the Router in an enclosed area such as a

closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

Before You Begin

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 Notes

In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only

their account information (Username and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required.

You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information. This way you have a hard copy of all the information needed to setup the Router.

If it is necessary to reconfigure the device, all the necessary information can be easily accessed. Be sure to keep this information safe and private.

Low Pass Filters

Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual

interference. A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. These filters are easy to install passive devices

that connect to the ADSL device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass

filters with your installation.

Operating Systems

The DSL-2760U uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The Web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system

capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

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Web Browser

Any common Web browser can be used to configure the Router using the Web configuration management software. The program is designed to work best with

more recently released browsers such as Opera, Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 6.0, Netscape Navigator® version 6.2.3, or later versions. The Web

browser must have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such

as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running on your computer.

Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)

Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router. This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore

requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. Likewise,

most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must

install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC

adapter.

Additional Software

It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using

the device a simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or

gateway device, not in the Router itself.

If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection, the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored

in the Router. In this case, it is not necessary to install software on your computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including

account information used to identify and verify the connection.

All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. 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 PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware. 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.