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D-Link DSL-2740R

Section 1 - Product Overview

Features

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Faster Wireless Networking

- The DSL-2740R provides a wireless connection of up to 300 Mbps* with other 802.11n wireless clients. This

capability allows users to fully participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

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Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices

- The DSL-2740R is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and g standards, so it can

connect with existing 802.11b and g PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.

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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 DSL-2740R 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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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 including a downsteam bit rate of up to 24 Mbps using the

G.dmt standard. (For ADSL2+)

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Full Network Management

- The DSL-2740R incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for web-based management

and text-based network management via Telnet connection.

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Easy Installation

- The DSL-2740R uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy setup. Any

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

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower the actual data throughput rate.

Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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D-Link DSL-2740R

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Connections

ADSL PORT

Use the ADSL cable to connect to your telephone

line (RJ-11 port).

POWER INSERT

Use the adapter shipped with the router

to connect to a power source.

POWER BUTTON

Press this button to turn the unit on

or off.

FOUR ETHERNET PORTS

Use the Ethernet ports to connect the

router to your Ethernet LAN or Ethernet

devices.

RESET BUTTON

To manually reset the device, depress the

button with the power on for between ten

and fifteen seconds.

WIRELESS ON/OFF

SWITCH

Turns wireless

function on or off.

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D-Link DSL-2740R

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

LEDs

WLAN

A steady green light indicates a wireless

connection. A blinking green light indicates activity

on the WLAN.

DSL

A steady green light indicates a valid

ADSL connection. This will light after

the ADSL negotiation process has been

settled. A blinking green light indicates

activity on the WAN (ADSL) interface.

POWER

A steady green light indicates the unit is

powered on. When the device is powered

off, this is dark.

INTERNET

A steady green light indicates a successful

Internet connection. A steady red light

indicates a failed Internet connection. The LED

is dark if the router is powered off.

LAN

A solid green light indicates a valid link at

startup. These lights blink when there is a

connection on any of the Ethernet ports.

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D-Link DSL-2740R

Section 2 - Installation

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.

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D-Link DSL-2740R

Section 2 - 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-2740R 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, and Windows XP.

Web Browser

Any mainstream 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.