Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTION .......................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................
Section 1 – Product Overview Safety Precaution Follow the following instructions to prevent the device from risks and damage • Use the label-marked power. • Use the power adapter in the package. • An overburden power outlet or damaged lines and plugs may cause electric shock or fire accident. Check the power cords regularly. If you find any damage, replace it at once. • Proper space left for heat dissipation is necessary to avoid overheating.
Section 1 – Product Overview Package Contents • • • • • • 1 x DSL-2544N Router 1 x Power adapter 1 x Splitter 1 x RJ11 Phone Cable 1 x RJ45 Ethernet cable 1 x Installation CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating other than the one included with the DSL-2544N may cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 – Product Overview System Requirements Recommended system requirements are as follows: 1. ADSL Internet service Computer with • An 10 base T/100BaseT Ethernet card is installed on your PC • A hub or switch (attached to several PCs through one of Ethernet interfaces on your router) • Operating system: Windows 8/7/VISTA/XP/2000 • MAC OS • Internet Explorer V6 or higher, Netscape V4.0 or higher, or Firefox v1.
Section 1 – Product Overview 1 Features The device supports the following features: • Various line modes • External PPPoE dial-up access • Internal PPPoE/PPPoA dial-up access • 1483Bridged/1483Routed with dynamic ip or static ip • Dual band wireless network (2.4G and 5G).
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.
Section 2 – Installation 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 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.
Section 2 – Installation Information you will need from your ADSL service provider Username This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider’s network. Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account. Password This is the Password used, in conjunction with the Username above, to log on to your ADSL service provider’s network. This is used to verify the identity of your account.
Section 2 – Installation Information you will need about your DSL-2544N ADSL Router Username This is the Username needed to access the Router’s 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.” The user cannot change this. Password This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the Router’s management interface. The default Password is “admin.
Section 2 – Installation Information you will need about your LAN or computer Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the DSL-2544N to the Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL-2544N to connect to other computers or Ethernet devices. DHCP Client status Your DSL-2544N ADSL Router is configured, by default, to be a DHCP server.
Section 2 – Installation Hardware Description and Installation LED Indicators Note: The figures in this document are for reference only. Figure 1 Front panel The following table describes the LEDs of the device. LED Color Status Description Green On The initialization of the system is complete. Power On The device is powered on. Red Blinking The firmware is upgrading. Off No signal is being detected. DSL Green Blinking The device is handshaking with the physical layer of the office end.
Section 2 – Installation LED Color Status Blinking Off WPS is successfully triggered. Device is ready for new WPS setup. Description Button and Interfaces Figure 2 Rear panel The following table describes the interfaces of the device. Interface/Button Description ON/OFF Power switch, which is used to power on or power off the device. POWER Interface for connecting the power adapter. USB USB port for connecting a USB storage device.
Section 2 – Installation for troubleshooting. Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors, wireless LAN lets you access your network from anywhere you want. However, the numbers of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through limit signal range. Typical ranges vary depending on types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business. Connecting the Router The following figure shows the connection of the Router, PC, and telephones.
Section 2 – Installation PHONE: Connect to a telephone set Step 2 Connect the LAN port of the router to the network interface card (NIC) of the PC through an Ethernet cable (MDI/MDIX).
Section 3 – Web Configuration Web Configuration This chapter describes how to use Web-based management of the DSL router, which allows you to configure and control all of DSL router features and system parameters in a user-friendly GUI. Accessing the Router Configuring IP Address of the Network Card Configure TCP/IP properties of your network card to Obtain an IP address automatically from modem, or set the IP address of the computer with the same network mask of the modem.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Step 3 If you log in as admin successfully, the page is shown as the figure appears on the right. You can query, configure, and modify all configurations, and diagnose the system. SETUP Wizard Wizard enables fast and accurate configuration of Internet connection and other important parameters. The following sections describe these various configuration parameters.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Step 2 Click Setup Wizard. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. Step 3 There are four steps to configure the device. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Set the time and date, and click Next. Step 5 Configure the Internet connection. - PPPoE/PPPoA Select the country and ISP. Set the VPI and VCI. If you fail to find the country and ISP from the drop-down lists, select Others, and then click Next.
Section 3 – Web Configuration - Static IP If the internet service you subscribed is Static IP, the Protocol is set to be Static IP, the page shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Primary DNS Server provided by your ISP. If the Protocol is set to be Dynamic IP and Bridge, the content of the page will be slightly different. After settings, click Next to go to the next page. Step 6 Configure the wireless network.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Step 7 Click Apply to apply the current settings and finished the setup of the DSL-2544N router. Click Back to review or modify settings. Note: In each step of the Wizard page, you can click Back to review or modify the previous settings. Click Cancel to exit the wizard page. Internet Setup Choose SETUP > Internet Setup. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure the WAN interface of the device.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add in the page of INTERNET SETUP. The page is shown in the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters in this page. Field Description The virtual path between two points in an ATM VPI network and its valid value is from 0 to 255. The virtual channel between two points in an ATM VCI network, ranging from 32 to 65535 (0 to 31 is reserved for local management of ATM traffic). Service You can select from the drop-down list.
Section 3 – Web Configuration If you select the PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP over ATM (PPPoA) as the protocol, the following page appears. PPP Username/Password: The correct user name and password that your ISP provides to you. Authentication Method: There are four methods available in the drop-down list: AUTO, PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAP. Usually, you can select AUTO. Dial on mode: AlwaysOn: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a connection.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Use Static IP Address: If this function is disabled, the modem obtains an IP address assigned by an uplink equipment such as BAS, through PPPoE dial-up. If this function is enabled, the modem uses this IP address as the WAN IP address. Enable NAT: Select it to enable the NAT functions of the modem. If you do not want to enable NAT and wish the modem user to access the Internet normally, you must add a route on the uplink equipment. Otherwise, the access to the Internet fails.
Section 3 – Web Configuration 2.4G Wireless Choose SETUP > 2.4G Wireless. The Wireless Connection page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure the wireless settings for your router. The following table describes the parameters in this page. Field Description Enable Select this to turn Wi-Fi on. Wireless AP Isolation Select this to turn MultiAP isolation on. The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that identifies a network.
Section 3 – Web Configuration If the wireless security mode is set to be WPA/WPA2 Mixed, WPA only or WPA2, the page shown as the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters in this page. Description Field Select Personal, enter the pre-shared key in the Pre-Shared Key field. Select Enterprise, enter the port, IP address, and password of the Radius server. You need to enter the username and password provided by the Radius server when the wireless client connects the modem.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Choose SETUP > 5G Wireless. The Wireless Connection page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure the wireless settings for your router. The parameters in this page are similar to those in 2.4G wireless page. You can refer to the description of parameters in 2.4G Wireless. Local Network You can configure the LAN IP address according to the actual application. The preset IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Choose SETUP > Local Network. The Local Network page is shown as the figure appears on the right. By default, Enable DHCP Server is selected for the Ethernet LAN interface of the device. DHCP service supplies IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the device through the Ethernet port. When the device is used for DHCP, it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it.
Section 3 – Web Configuration In the Local Network page, you can assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses. Click Add to add static DHCP (optional). The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. Check the box Enable to reserve the IP address for the designated PC with the configured MAC address. The Computer Name helps you to recognize the PC with the MAC address. For example, Father’s Laptop. Click Apply to save the settings.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Local IPv6 Network Choose SETUP > Local IPv6 Network. The IPv6 Local Network page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can set an IP address for the DSL IPv6 router, enable the DHCPv6 server, enable RADVD and enable the MLD snooping function. Enable RADVD: The router advertisement daemon (RADVD) is run by Linux or BSD systems acting as IPv6 routers.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Time and Date Choose SETUP > Time and Date. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In the Time and Date page, you can configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. You can set the time zone that you are in and the network time protocol (NTP) server. You can also configure daylight saving to automatically adjust the time when needed. Select Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers.
Section 3 – Web Configuration ADVANCED This section includes advanced features used for network management, security and administrative tools to manage the device. You can view status and other information that are used to examine performance and troubleshoot. 2.4G Advanced Wireless This function is used to modify the standard 802.11 wireless radio settings. It is recommended not to change the default settings, because incorrect settings may impair the performance of your wireless radio.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Advanced Settings In the 2.4G Advanced Wireless page, click Advanced Settings, the page is shown as the figures appear on the right. In this page, you can configure the parameters of wireless LAN clients that may connect to the device. Enable Wireless: Select the check box to turn the Wi-Fi on. Transmit Power: Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range.
Section 3 – Web Configuration wireless network name from the default setting, enter your new wireless network name in this field. Visibility Status: You can select Visible or Invisible. User Isolation: When many clients connect to the same access point, they can access each other. If you want to disable the access between clients which connect the same access point, you can select on to enable this service.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Security Settings In the Wireless Settings page, click Security Settings. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. This page allows you to select a security mode. Note that depending on the network authentication that is selected, the page will change accordingly so additional fields can be configured for the specific security mode. Select SSID: Select the SSID that you want to configure from the drop-down list.
Section 3 – Web Configuration point/wireless router. (Note: The PBC method may also need a Registrar when used in a special case where the PIN is all zeros) In order to use the push-button for WPS authentication, you must ensure that the network card support the function. If it supports, you need not to do any configuration. You can press the WPS button directly to enable the WPS function. 5G Advanced Settings In anti-attenuation capability, the 2.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Port Forwarding This function is used to open ports in your device and re-direct data through those ports to a single PC on your network (WAN-to-LAN traffic). It allows remote users to access services on your LAN, such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The device accepts remote requests for these services at your global IP address.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add to add a virtual server. Enter an IP address in the Server IP Address field, to appoint the corresponding PC to receive forwarded packets. The Ports show the ports that you want to open on the device. The TCP/UDP means the protocol type of the opened ports. Click Apply to save the settings. DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the device supports the use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Choose ADVANCED > DMZ to go to the following page. Click Apply to save the settings. SAMBA SAMBA enables the workstation in the network to share the USB flash disk connected to the router. Select ADVANCED > SAMBA. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description Select the check box to enable the samba Enable SAMBA service Workgroup Enter the name of your local area network (LAN).
Section 3 – Web Configuration Parental Control Choose ADVANCED > Parental Control. The Parent Control page is shown as the figure appears on the right. This page provides two useful tools for restricting the Internet access. Block Website allows you to quickly create a list of all websites that you wish to stop users from accessing. MAC Filter allows you to control when clients or PCs connected to the device are allowed to access the Internet. Block Website In the Parent Control page, click Block Website.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add. The page shown in the following page appears. Enter the website to be blocked in the URL field. Select the corresponding time and days when the entered website is blocked. Click Apply to add the website to the BLOCK WEBSITE table. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. MAC Filter In the Parent Control page, click MAC Filter. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add. The page shown in the following page appears. Enter the use name and MAC address and select the corresponding time and days. Click Apply to add the MAC address to the BLOCK MAC ADDRESS table. Filtering Options Choose ADVANCED > Filtering Options. The Filtering Options page is shown as the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration IP v4 Filtering In the Filtering Options page, click IP v4 Filtering. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. Select a security level, choose a filter direction, and then click Add a rule to display the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description Connection Choose an IPv4 WAN connection. Enable Tick in the box to enable a filter rule. Choose a protocol corresponding to the rule.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Note: The settings only apply when the firewall is enabled. IP v6 Filtering The configuration on IP v6 Filtering is similar to that on IP v4 Filtering. For the parameters description, please refer to IP v4 Filtering. QoS Choose ADVANCED > QoS. The QoS Configuration page shown in the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description QOS Choose the box to enable the QOS. Direction Choose Upstream queue or Downstream queue.
Section 3 – Web Configuration The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description Set the QoS rule type as Upstream or Classify Type Downstream. Active Tick in the box to enable this QoS rule. Based on the Classify Type, choose a WAN/LAN Physical Ports interface. Choose a protocol type matching with the QoS Protocol rule. DSCP Choose a matched DSCP type. 802.1P Choose a matched 802.1P VLAN priority. Input a source port range and a destination port Source/ Destination range.
Section 3 – Web Configuration SPI/DOS Protection Choose ADVANCED > SPI/DOS Protection. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Port scan protection is designed to block attempts to discover vulnerable ports or services that might be exploited in an attack from the WAN. Click Submit to save the settings.
Section 3 – Web Configuration DNS Domain name system (DNS) is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they are easier to remember. The Internet, however, is actually based on IP addresses. Each time you use a domain name, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, the domain name www.example.com might be translated to 198.105.232.4. The DNS system is, in fact, its own network.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Dynamic DNS The device supports dynamic domain name service (DDNS). The dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, and allows access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. Click a hyperlinked URL in the form of hostname.dyndns.org and allow remote access to a host.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Storage Service Choose ADVANCED > Storage Service. The page is shown as the following page appears. Storage service allows you to use storage service with modem to be more easily accessed. Network Tools Port Mapping Choose ADVANCED > Network Tools> Port Mapping, the page shown in the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can bind the WAN interface and the LAN interface to the same group.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add to add port mapping. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. The procedure for creating a mapping group is as follows: Step 1. Enter the group name. Step 2. Select interfaces from the Available Interface list and click the <- arrow button to add them to the grouped interface list, in order to create the required mapping of the ports. The group name must be unique. Step 3. Click Apply to save the settings.
Section 3 – Web Configuration IGMP Snooping Choose ADVANCED > Network Tools and click IGMP Snooping. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. When IGMP Snooping is enabled, the multicast data only transmits through the specific LAN port which has received the request report. IGMP Snooping applies to IPv4. MLD Configuration Choose ADVANCED > Network Tools and click MLD Configuration. The page shown in the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration UPnP Choose ADVANCED > Network Tools and click UPnP. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure universal plug and play (UPnP). The system acts as a daemon after you enable UPnP. UPnP is used for popular audio visual software. It allows automatic discovery of your device in the network. If you are concerned about UPnP security, you can disable it.
Section 3 – Web Configuration TR-069 Choose ADVANCED > Network Tools and click TR069. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure the TR069 CPE. Click Apply to save settings. Routing Static Routing Choose ADVANCED > Routing and click Static Routing. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. This page is used to configure the routing information. In this page, you can add or delete IP routes.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add to add a static route. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description Destination Network The destination IP address of the router. Address Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the destination IP address. Use Gateway IP Address The gateway IP address of the router. Use Interface The interface name of the router output port.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Policy Route Choose ADVANCED > Routing and click Policy Route. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. The policy route binds one WAN connection and one LAN interface. Click Add, and the page shown in the figure appears on the right. Choose one WAN connection and at least one LAN connection to bind together, and then click Apply to finish the settings. Default Gateway Choose ADVANCED > Routing and click Default Gateway.
Section 3 – Web Configuration RIP Choose ADVANCED > Routing and click RIP. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. This page is used to select the interfaces on your device that use RIP and the version of the protocol used. If you are using this device as a RIP-enabled device to communicate with others using the routing information protocol, enable RIP and click Apply to save the settings. RIPng Choose ADVANCED > Routing and click RIPng. The page shown in the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Click Add to display the following page. Entry Name: the name of the host within the network. Internal IP Type: - Single IP: The special single PC in the internal network is allowed to access the external network. - IP Range: A group of PCs whose IP addresses are in the IP range are allowed to access the external network. Internal IP Address: if Single IP is selected, then you’re required to enter the IP address of the PC.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Maintenance System Choose MAINTENANCE > System. The System page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can reboot device, back up the current settings to a file, update and restore the settings from the file saved previously, and restore the factory default settings. The buttons in this page are described as follows: Reboot: Reboot the device. Backup Settings: Save the settings to the local hard drive.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Firmware Update Choose MAINTENANCE > Firmware Update. The page is shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can upgrade the firmware of the device. The procedures for updating the firmware are as follows: Step 1 Click Browse…to search the file. Step 2 Select Click Config. Step 3 Click Update Firmware to update the configuration file. The device loads the file and reboots automatically.
Section 3 – Web Configuration LACL Choose MAINTENANCE > Access Controls > LACL. The page shown as the figure appears on the right. This page allows you to enable or disable LAN management services. For example, if the Telnet service is enabled on port 23, the remote host can access the router by Telnet through port 23. Click Submit to apply the settings. Note: If you disable HTTP service, you cannot access the configuration page of the device any more.
Section 3 – Web Configuration IP Address Choose MAINTENANCE > Access Controls > Remote Access Control. The page shown as the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can configure the IP address for access control list (ACL). If ACL is enabled, only devices with the specified IP addresses can access the device. Note: If you enable the ACL, ensure that IP address of the host is in the ACL list. To add an IP address to the IP list, click Add. The page shown in the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Traceroute Choose MAINTENANCE > Diagnostic > Traceroute, the page shown in the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can determine the routers on the Internet by sending packets. Click Traceroute to begin diagnosis. After finish, the page shown in the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Ping Choose MAINTENANCE > Diagnostic > Ping. The page shown in the figure appears on the right. In this page, you can ping the host on the Internet by sending packets. Click Ping to begin diagnosis. After finish, the page shown in the figure appears on the right.
Section 3 – Web Configuration Log Configuration Choose MAINTENANCE > Log Configuration. The System Log page is shown as the figure appears on the right. This page displays event log data in the chronological manner. You can read the event log from the local host or send it to a system log server. In this page, you can enable or disable the system log function. To log the events, take the following steps. Step 1 Select Enable Log check box. Step 2 Select the display mode from the Mode drop-down list.
Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that might occur during the installation and operation of the DSL-2544N. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1.
Section 4 – Troubleshooting indicators should be on as well. Step 4 Please ensure that the settings in the Web-based configuration manager, e.g. ISP username and password, are the same as the settings that have been provided by your ISP. 4. Why can’t I get an Internet connection? For ADSL ISP users, please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled/connected by your ISP and that your ISP username and password are correct. 5.
Appendix A – Networking Basic Networking Basics Check Your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click on the OK button. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter.
Appendix B –Statically Assigning an IP Address Statically Assigning an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select the Properties button.
Appendix C – Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ADSL Standards Data Transfer Rate ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) ITU G.992.5 Annex A ADSL2 Standards ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A � ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A ITU G.992.5 (ADSL2+) Protocols IEEE 802.
