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D-Link DSL-6740U Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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User Manual
DSL-6740U
VDSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi and Built-in Switch
May 2013
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DSL-6740U
VDSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
and Built-in Switch
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
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4
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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5
Specifications
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6
Product Appearance
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11
Front Panel and Left Side Panel
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11
Back Panel
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13
Delivery Package
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14
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection
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15
Before You Begin
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15
Connecting to PC
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16
PC with Ethernet Adapter
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16
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows XP
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17
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows 7
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20
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter
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25
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP
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26
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7
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27
Connecting to Web-based Interface
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29
Web-based Interface Structure
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30
Saving and Restoring Settings
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33
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface
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35
Click'n'Connect
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35
Creating WAN Connection
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37
PPPoE or PPPoA Connection
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37
IPoA or Static IP Connection
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44
Dynamic IP Connection
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50
Bridge Connection
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56
Checking Internet Availability
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60
Configuring Wireless Connection
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61
Wireless Network Settings Wizard
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64
Virtual Server Settings Wizard
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67
Status
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69
Network Statistics
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69
DSL Status
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70
WAN Status
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71
DHCP
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72
Routing Table
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73
Clients
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74
Net
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75
WAN
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75
Creating VDSL WAN Connection
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76
Creating ADSL WAN Connection
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81
Creating Ethernet WAN Connection
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88
LAN
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94
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DSL-6740U
VDSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
and Built-in Switch
User Manual
Wi-Fi
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Basic Settings
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97
Security Settings
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99
MAC Filter
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102
Station List
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104
WPS
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105
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface
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107
Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface
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107
Additional Settings
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109
Advanced
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111
UPnP
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112
Interface Grouping
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113
DDNS
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117
DNS
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118
Routing
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119
ADSL
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121
Remote Access
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122
TR-069 Client
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124
Firewall
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126
IP Filters
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126
Virtual Servers
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129
DMZ
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132
Application Rules
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133
MAC Filter
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135
Control
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137
Parent Control
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137
URL Filter
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140
System
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142
Administrator Password
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143
Configuration
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144
System Log
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145
Firmware Upgrade
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147
NTP Client
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149
Telnet
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150
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines
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151
Safety Instructions
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151
Wireless Installation Considerations
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152
Creating Two Connections on One Channel
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153
VDSL WAN Connections
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153
ADSL WAN Connections
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154
Ethernet WAN Connections
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155
Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms
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DSL-6740U
VDSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
and Built-in Switch
User Manual
Introduction
CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DSL-6740U 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.
Chapter 3
explains how to install the wireless router DSL-6740U 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
includes safety instructions and tips for networking and configuring the device.
Chapter 6
introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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DSL-6740U
VDSL/Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi
and Built-in Switch
User Manual
Overview
CHAPTER 2.
OVERVIEW
General Information
The DSL-6740U device is an affordable high-end VDSL/Ethernet 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. The device allows accessing the Internet via
VDSL/ADSL technology and via Ethernet technology.
DSL-6740U provides all the essentials for creating a secure high-speed wireless and wired network:
VDSL2/VDSL/ADSL2+/ADSL2/ADSL standards, Fast Ethernet standard, the built-in firewall, the
QoS engine, and numerous additional features.
The router is equipped with a VDSL port to connect to a high-speed VDSL line. The built-in 4-port
switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and other devices to
your network. In addition, any Ethernet port of the device can be used to connect to a private
Ethernet line.
Also DSL-6740U can operate as a base station for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface:
several security standards (WEP, WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, and the WPS function.
The wireless router DSL-6740U 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 wireless router DSL-6740U via the user-friendly
web-based interface (the interface is available in several languages).
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