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Section 2 - Installation

Before you Begin

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.

• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

• Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your

computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the

operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings,

or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types

of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to

follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -

each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that

the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle

appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position

devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range.

Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open

doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file

cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF

noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security

systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone

base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not

in use.

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Section 3 - Configuration

Setup Wizard (on Installation CD)

The Installation CD included in your package has a Setup Wizard that guides you through the installation and configuration

of your DSL-2770L.

Note:.It.is.highly.recommended.that.you.use.this.Setup.Wizard.to.install.and.configure.your.DSL-2770L±

1.

Insert the Installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

2.

The Setup Wizard should start automatically. Follow the on-

screen instructions to set up and configure your DSL-2770L.

Note

: If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically, go to your

CD in Windows and double-click the setup file to start the wizard.

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Connecting the DSL-2770L

1. Position your router close to your modem and a computer.

Place the router in an open area of your intended work area

for better wireless coverage.

2. Connect your DSL phone line to the DSL port.

3. Plug the included Ethernet cable into your PC’s Ethernet

port. Plug the other end of the cable into one of the four

LAN ports on the DSL-2770L.

4. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power

receptor on the back of the router and then plug it into a

power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button

and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the

router to boot up.

To continue on to configuring the DSL-2770L, refer to “Web-based

Configuration Utility” on page 15.

Connecting. to. another. modem. or. Internet. line

: If you are

connecting the DSL-2770L to another modem or a wired Internet

connection, connect the Ethernet cable from your Internet source

to port 4 on the DSL-2770L. Refer to “Ethernet/3G WAN Interface”

on page 26 for setup details.

Connecting.to.a.3G.USB.adapter

: If you are connecting a 3G

USB adapter to use for your Internet connection, plug it into the

USB port. Refer to “Ethernet/3G WAN Interface” on page 26 for setup

details.

INTERNET

INTERNET

DSL-2770L

Modem

Computer

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Section 3 - Configuration

1. Plug your USB storage drive into the USB port.

Note:

The DSL-2770L supports USB storage drives with up to one terabyte(1 TB) of

storage capacity.

2.

Use your iOS or Android mobile device to scan the QR code to the right to download

the

SharePort.Mobile

app.

You can also search for the

SharePort.Mobile

app directly in the iOS App Store or

Google Play.

SharePort Mobile App (iOS, Android)

3. From your iOS or Android mobile device, choose

Settings.

Note:

These steps are for the iOS version of the app.

The Android version may differ slightly.

The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB storage drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from

the

Setup

>

Storage

page (refer to page 60) for this app to work properly.

Settings

USB port