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DSL-G604T 54Mbps Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem/Router Manual
If you wish to reserve the uplink
port on the switch or hub for
another device, connect to any
on the other MDI-X ports (1x,
2x, etc.) with a cross-over cable.
Computer to Router Connection
Figure 2- 1. Hub or Switch to Router
You can connect the Router
directly to a 10/100BASE-TX
Ethernet adapter card (NIC)
installed on a PC using the
Ethernet cable provided as
shown in this diagram.
Figure 2- 2. Computer to Router Connection
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The illustration below shows the DSL-G604T connected to Ethernet LAN devices, Wireless LAN
devices and the Internet.
Choosing the Best Location for Wireless Operation
Many environmental factors can affect the effective wireless function of the DSL-G604T. If this is
your first time setting up a wireless network device, read and consider the points listed below.
The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED
indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
Designed to go up to 100 metres indoors and up to 300 metres outdoors, Wireless LAN lets you access
your network from anywhere you want. However, the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that
the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range. Typical ranges vary depending on the
types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business. For optimum range and signal
strength, use these basic guidelines:
1.
Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum:
The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls.
However, each wall or ceiling can reduce the range of Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M.
Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal
path is minimised.
2.
Consider the direct line between access points and workstations:
A wall that is 0.5 metres
thick, at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 1 metre thick. At a 2-degree angle, it is over 14
metres thick. Be careful to position access points and client adapters so the signal can travel
straight through (90º angle) a wall or ceiling for better reception.
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3.
Building Materials make a difference:
Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors
can reduce effective range of the device. If possible, position wireless devices so that their
signal can pass through drywall or open doorways, avoid positioning them so that their signal
must pass through metallic materials. Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while
cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel.
4.
Position the antennas for best reception.
Play around with the antenna position to see if
signal strength improves. Some adapters or access points allow the user to judge the strength of
the signal.
5.
Keep your product away (at least 1-2 metres) from electrical devices:
Position wireless devices away from electrical devices that generate RF noise such as micro-
wave ovens, monitors, electric motors, etc.
Power On Router
To power on the Router:
1.
Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router
and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source.
2.
You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit. The Status LED should light solid
green and begin to blink after a few seconds.
3.
If you have the Router connected to your network you can look at the Ethernet Link/Act LED
indicators to make sure they have valid connections. The Router will attempt to establish the
ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is connected and the connection is properly configured this
should light up after several seconds.
Factory Reset Button
The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button for 10
seconds while the device is powered on. Use a ballpoint pen or paperclip to push down the reset
button. Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including IP settings.
The factory default IP address of the Router is 10.1.1.1 and the subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.
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3
Configuring the Router for the First Time
The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a
single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN.
Once the WAN connection is functioning properly you may continue to make changes to the Router
configuration including the IP settings. This chapter is concerned with using your computer to
configure the WAN connection. The following chapter describes the various menus used to configure
and monitor the Router including how to change IP settings. This chapter discusses the steps to first
establish the WAN connection. The remaining features, not directly concerned with establishing the
initial connection, are explained in Chapter 4,
Web-based Management
.
It is recommended that you install and configure the Router using one non-networked computer. This
allows you to verify that the ADSL service is functioning and that you are able to communicate with
the device. Once the initial ADSL connection is established, you can proceed to build an Ethernet
LAN around the device or incorporate it into an existing LAN.
WAN Configuration Summary
1.
Connect to the Router
To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first
necessary to communicate with the Router through its management interface, which is HTML-
based and can be accessed using a web browser. To access the management software your
computer must be able to “see” the Router. Your computer can see the Router if it is in the
same “neighbourhood” or subnet as the Router. This is accomplished by making sure your
computer has IP settings that place it in the same subnet as the Router. The easiest way to
make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server
of the computer. The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer
running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client.
2.
Configure the WAN Connection
Once you are able to access the configuration software you
can proceed to change the settings required to establish the ADSL connection and connect to
the service provider’s network. There are different methods used to establish the connection to
the service provider’s network and ultimately to the Internet. You should know what
Encapsulation and connection type you are required to use for your ADSL service. It is also
possible that you must change the PVC settings used for the ADSL connection. Your service
provider should provide all the information you need to configure the WAN connection.
Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer
In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP
protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP
protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard
installations. Below is an illustrated example of how to configure a Windows XP system to
automatically obtain IP settings from the Router. Following this example is a step-by-step description
of the procedures used on the other Windows operating systems to first check if the TCP/IP protocol
has been installed; if it is not, instructions are provided for installing it. Once the protocol has been
installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Router.
For computers running non-Windows operating systems, follow the instructions for your OS that
configure the system to receive an IP address from the Router, that is, configure the system to be a
DHCP client.
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Configure IP Settings
You must now enable your computer to access the Router’s configuration software. To do this you
will need to configure the IP settings on your computer. Follow these instructions to configure the IP
settings for the operating system installed on your computer.
Windows XP
1.
In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click
Control Panel
.
2.
Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3.
In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on icon corresponding to your network
interface card (NIC) and select
Properties
. (This icon may be labelled
Local Area
Connection
).
4.
The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items.
5.
Make sure that the check box to the left of the item labelled Internet Protocol TCP/IP is
checked, and click
.
6.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the button labelled
Use the
following IP address:
7.
Type in IP settings as follows, IP address:
10.1.1.2
and Subnet mask:
255.0.0.0.
8.
Click
twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
Windows 2000
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1.
In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to
Settings
, and then click
Control
Panel
.
2.
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3.
In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon,
and then select
Properties
.
4.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has
already been enabled. Skip to step 3.
5.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click
.
6.
In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select
Protocol
, and then click
.
7.
Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
in the Network Protocols list, and then click
.
8.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media.
Follow the instructions to install the files.
9.
If prompted, click
to restart your computer with the new settings.
Next, configure IP information:
1.
In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2.
In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and
then select
Properties
.
3.
In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
, and
then click
.
4.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the button labelled
Use the
following IP address:
5.
Type in IP settings as follows,
IP address: 10.1.1.2
and Subnet mask:
255.0.0.0.
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