D-Link DSL-2877AL Dual Band Wireless AC750 VDSL/ADSL2+ Modem Router User Manual

Section 2- Product Overview

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Rear Panel

Number

Description

1

DSL Port

- Use the DSL cable to connect to your

telephone line (RJ-11 port).

2

Ethernet Ports

- Use the Ethernet ports to connect

the router to your Ethernet LAN or Ethernet devices.

3

WAN Port

- Use the Ethernet cable to connect to your

internet.

4

Reset Button

- Press and hold the button for 5-8

s

econds to restore the device to its original factory

default settings.

5

USB2 Port

- Use the USB port to connect your USB

device.

6

Power Receptor

- Receptor for the supplied power

adapter.

7

2.4GHz Wireless On/Off Switch Button

- Please

press and hold on for 3 seconds to turn on/turn off.

8

5GHz Wireless On/Off Switch Button

- Please press

and hold on for 3 seconds to turn on/turn off.

9

Power Button

- Push in to power-on the router. Push

again to power-off the router.

10

USB1 Port

- Use the USB port to connect your USB

device.

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Basic 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.

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-2877AL 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

®

, Macintosh, and Linux-based Operating Systems.

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 Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Firefox 3.5 or higher, Safari 4 or higher, or Chrome 8 or higher.. 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 one of the Ethernet ports 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 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.

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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 ADS / VDSL / Ethernet 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.

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Information you will need from your service provider

Username

This is the Username used to log on to your service provider‟s network. Your service provider uses this to identify your acco

unt.

Password

This is the Password used, in conjunction with the Username above, to log on to your service provide

r‟s network. This is used to verify the identity of your account.

WAN Setting / Connection Type

These settings describe the method your service provider uses to transport data between the Internet and your computer. Most users will use the default settings. You may

need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and Connection Type configurations (Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis):



Dynamic IP Address (1483 Routed IP LLC or 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux)



PPPoE/PPPoA (PPPoE LLC, PPPoE VC-Mux, PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC-Mux)



Static IP Address (1483 Routed IP LLC or 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux)



Bridge Mode (1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux)

Modulation Type

ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies. Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for

their service. The default DSL modulation (Autosense) used for the router automatically detects all types of ADSL, ADSL2, and ADSL2+ modulation.

Security Protocol

This is the method your service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to their network. Your router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols.

VPI

Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) to identify the data path

between your service provider‟s network and your computer. If you are setting up the

router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as

instructed by your service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface.

VCI

Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) used in conjunction with the VPI to identify the data path between your service

provider‟s network and your computer. If you are setting up the

router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your service

provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface.

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Information you will need about this Router

Username

This is the Username needed access the router

‟s

web management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to

enter this Username. The default Username for the router

is “

admin

”

.

Password

This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the router

‟s

web manageme

nt interface. The default Password is “

admin

”

.

LAN IP Addresses for the DSL-2877AL

This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the router

‟s configuration

Graphical User Interface (GUI) using a web browser. The

default IP address is

192.168.1.1

. This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires. This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP service on

the LAN when DHCP is enabled.

LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2877AL

This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2877AL, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0

. This can be changed later.

Information you will need about your LAN or computer

Ethernet NIC

If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2877AL to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-

2877AL to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices.

DHCP Client status

Your DSL-2877AL router is configured, by default, to be a DHCP server. This means that it can assign an IP address, subnet mask, and a default gateway address to

computers on your LAN. The default range of IP addresses the DSL-2877AL will assign are from

192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254

. Your computer (or computers) needs to be

configured to obtain an IP address automatically (that is, they need to be configured as DHCP clients.)

Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-2877AL router.