DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide (First Edition April 2003) i
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS About This User’s Guide ........................................................................................IV Guide Overview .............................................................................................................................................iv Before You Start .......................................................................................................V Operating System ...........................................
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Connecting to the Internet .................................................................13 Connect with PPPoE and PPPoA Drivers .....................................................................................................13 Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP (PPPoA and PPPoE driver) ...........................................................13 Connect with EoA Drivers .....................................................................................
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem and use it to connect a computer and connect to the Internet. If you are using a computer with a functioning USB port, you can use the Quick Installation Guide to quickly establish your ADSL connection and access the Internet. ADSL services are provided by, and sold by a variety of businesses.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Before You Start In addition to the Modem hardware and software drivers, you will to gather information before you begin to install the device. Your DSL service provider will give you information required for a successful ADSL connection. You will use this information when you decide which driver to install and when you configure the Modem.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Microfilters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or sometimes called (inaccurately) line splitters. They are easy to install and use standard telephone connectors and cable.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Line Splitter If you are instructed to use a “line splitter”, you must install the device between the Modem and the phone jack. Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. The splitter has three RJ-11 ports used to connect to the wall jack, the Modem and if desired, a telephone or telephone device. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows: Line - This port connects to the wall jack. ADSL – This port connects to the Modem.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide If your ADSL service uses PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to establish the connection, you will install the PPPoA or PPPoE driver. Using a PPP connection will be familiar to anyone who has used a conventional dial-up analog modem for Internet connection. PPP is used to verify the user’s identity and to control access to the network. A PPP session requires that a user name and password be given before gaining access to network services.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Use the tables provided here to record the information you need to install the Modem. SETTINGS TABLE (all users) VPI: VCI: Software Driver: The driver used depends on the connection protocol used for your network services. ¾ Select the PPPoA / PPPoE driver if your connection is a PPP connection. That is if you are using RFC 2364 PPP over ATM or RFC 2516 PPPoE PPP over Ethernet. ¾ Select the EoA driver if you are using RFC 1483 Ethernet over ATM.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Unpacking Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Guide, ascertain that you have: 1. One DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem 2. One CD-ROM with this User’s Guide and the Quick Installation Guide 3. One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection 4. One USB cable used for PC connection. 5.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction ADSL modem technology is a relatively new technology and may be unfamiliar to the reader. In this section, we introduce you to ADSL technology and give a brief description of its key attributes. We also give a general description of the D-Link DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem and its main features.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Product Features The D-Link DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem provides the following features: ¾ G.dmt full rate compliant ¾ G.lite compliant ¾ RFC 1483 (Bridged Ethernet) compliant ¾ RFC 2364 PPP over ATM compliant ¾ RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet compliant ¾ Compatible with all T1.413 issue 2 (full rate DMT over analog POTS), and CO DSLAM equipment ¾ Compliant with USB Specification Revision 1.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Modem Installation Before you connect the USB cable, you must install the driver. See the next chapter for driver installation instructions. The only cable you should connect initially is the ADSL cable. Place the Modem in a location so that you are able to view the LEDs. It should be placed in an area that is clean, dry and ventilated. Make certain it is not placed near a heat source.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Software Installation The DSL-210 can be used with the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows XP The procedures for each system are slightly different so be sure to follow the instructions provided for your PC’s operating system. The Microsoft Plug and Play feature will automatically detect the modem after it has been installed.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Installing the Driver Software Your new DSL-210 USB ADSL modem is supplied with three different drivers – the CLIP, EoA, PPPoA, and PPPoE drivers. You only need to install one of these three drivers. Do not install more than one driver for you new DSL-210. The correct driver to install is determined by the type of service your ADSL service provider offers. Read the following section to determine the correct driver to install. The installation requires two distinct steps.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Installing the Software Driver Install the software driver on a computer using the Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) or Windows XP operating system. There are four different drivers, the CLIP, EoA (Bridged/Router), PPPoA or PPPoE driver. The instructions in this chapter can be used for either the CLIP, EoA, PPPoA or PPPoE driver, the installation procedure is identical for four.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 2. Insert the DSL-210 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The system should detect the installation program and run the program automatically. Please click “Driver Install” icon. If installation does not begin automatically after a few seconds, find the “AutoRun.exe” icon located on the CD and double-click this. To view the contents of the CD, open My Computer from the desktop, and right-click on your CD-ROM.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 4. In the Setup Complete window, click Finish button. Windows ME/2000 1. When the USB ADSL modem pass through USB cable connect to PC, Windows will detect the modem automatic, please click Cancel button.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 2. Insert the DSL-210 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The system should detect the installation program and run the program automatically. Please click “Driver Install” icon. If installation does not begin automatically after a few seconds, find the “AutoRun.exe” icon located on the CD and double-click this. To view the contents of the CD, open My Computer from the desktop, and right-click on your CD-ROM.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 4. In the Setup Complete window, click Finish button. Windows 98SE 1. When the USB ADSL modem pass through USB cable connect to PC, Windows will detect the modem automatic, please click Cancel button.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 2. Insert the DSL-210 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The system should detect the installation program and run the program automatically. Please click “Driver Install” icon. If installation does not begin automatically after a few seconds, find the “AutoRun.exe” icon located on the CD and double-click this. To view the contents of the CD, open My Computer from the desktop, and right-click on your CD-ROM.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 5. In the Setup Complete window, click Finish button.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Connecting to the Internet Now that the driver software has been installed, you are ready to establish a connection to the Internet. The connection from your computer to the Internet is actually an indirect connection. You must first get connected to the computers that control the connection to the larger network or Internet. Usually, the ADSL service provider or ISP own the servers that control network access.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. Once your account information is verified, the computers will complete the connection to the network. This process or “negotiation” can take a few seconds to complete. When the negotiation process is finished a “Connection Established” dialog box will appear to confirm that you have successfully connected to the network. You can close this dialog box and proceed to use the Internet.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide do this, your PC must know the DNS server’s IP address. If your ADSL service provider or ISP uses the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), your computer Configure Modem with EoA Driver for Windows XP 1. From the Start menu go to Programs -＞ ＞ D-Link DSL-210 -＞ ＞ DSL-210 Control Panel. 2. In the windows please Key in “Alt+P”.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. Clink Protocol Setup button. Enter the VPI and VCI value (Note : please get this data information from your ISP or phone company), and configure the Encapsulation Mode refer to the data from your ISP or phone company. Click OK. 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, click Control Panel, and double-click then click Network Connections icon. 2. The Network Connections window appears.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the General tab, then choose on the This connection uses the following items: list for the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 5. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Click OK.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Configure Modem with EoA Driver for Windows 2000 1. From the Start Menu go to Programs -＞ ＞ D-Link DSL-210 -＞ ＞ DSL-210 Control Panel. 2.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. Clink Protocol Setup button. Enter the VPI and VCI value (Note : please get this data information from your ISP or phone company), and configure the Encapsulation Mode refer to the data from your ISP or phone company. Click OK. 1. Double-click on the My Computer icon, the Control Panel icon, and then the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. The Local Area Connection window appears. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click on Properties. 4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window appears. Under the General tab, select Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway given to you by your ISP or ADSL service provider, then select Use the following DNS server addresses:, enter the DNS settings given to you by your ISP or ADSL service provider. Click OK.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 5. The General tab will again appear. Click OK. 6. The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears. Close this window to complete the connection.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Configure Modem with EoA Driver for Windows 98SE, ME 1. From the Start Menu go to Programs -＞ ＞ D-Link DSL-210 -＞ ＞ DSL-210 Control Panel. 2. In the windows please Key in “Alt+P”.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 3. Clink Protocol Setup button. Enter the VPI and VCI value (Note : please get this data information from your ISP or phone company), and configure the Encapsulation Mode refer to the data from your ISP or phone company. Click OK. 4. From the Start menu, select Settings, open Control Panel, and double-click on the Network icon.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 5. The Network window appears. Select the Configuration tab, scroll down the installed network components list and click on TCP/IP-> D-Link DSL-210 USB ADSL LAN Adapter, and click the Properties button. 6. The TCP/IP Properties window appears. Select the IP Address tab and then select the Select an IP address option. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask settings given to you by your ISP or ADSL service provider.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 7. Select Gateway tab and enter the IP settings in the New gateway field. Click Add. 8. Select the DNS Configuration tab. Select the Enable DNS option. 9. Type in your host name in the Host: field. 10. Type in your domain name in the Domain: field.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 11. Enter the DNS settings in the DNS Server Order field and click Add. If you have more than one DNS IP address, repeat this step. You can have up to 3 DNS servers listed here. 12. After all the TCP/IP information has been entered, click OK.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 13. The Network window again appears, click OK. 14. The System Settings Change window appears. You need to restart your computer for the changes to go into effect. Click Yes.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Chapter 5 - Monitoring the Modem Once you have installed the Modem you can monitor the status of the ADSL connection by clicking on the connection icon in your System Tray (usually at the bottom-right corner of screen - on the Task Bar). This will open the DSLMON utility to aid you in tracking the activity and status of your DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem. Clicking on the icon will bring up the following window: The figure to show the ADSL link status as indicate a valid link.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Appendix A - Technical Specifications General ANSI T1.413 issue 2 Standards: ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) USB 1.1 specifications RFC 2364 PPP over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 Protocol: RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet RFC 1483 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 G.dmt full rate downstream: up to 8Mbps Data Transfer Rate: G.dmt full rate upstream: up to 1 Mbps G.lite ADSL downstream: up to 1.5Mbps G.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Appendix B - Uninstall The Modem If you need to uninstall the Modem, use the Uninstall program available in the DSL-210 Modem folder. Failure to use the Uninstall program can leave files in the system that can cause problems with future installations, including problems with reinstallation of the Modem. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Modem using the device manager. You must use the Uninstall Program to remove the device. Uninstall for Windows XP 1.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Uninstall for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 1. From the Start Menu go to Programs -＞ ＞ D-Link DSL-210 -＞ ＞ Uninstall DSL-210. 2. The window appears to inquire you for message. Are you sure you want to uninstall the DSL Device and all stored profiles? And click the Yes button. 4. The window appears to show DSL Device and DSL Wizard been successfully uninstalled, Click OK button.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Appendix C – DSL-210 The AutoLog Tool the DSL AutoLog Tool. The DSL AutoLog Tool monitors performance of the D-Link DSL-210 DSL Modem, collects performance data, and logs this information to a disk log file. This tool supports installation troubleshooting, field trial testing, and longer-term troubleshooting. Control of the DSL AutoLog Tool logging is performed from the AutoLog tab of the DSL Control Panel Applet.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Understanding The Output Log File The Performance AutoLog Tool automatically logs statistics and events to the ASCII text log file stored in a user-defined location. Output Log Frequency Startup and Hourly Logs The AutoLog Tool automatically records all statistics at the start of the AutoLog Tool and hourly thereafter, regardless of the update frequency setting.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Line Status Event The Performance AutoLog tool polls the NDIS driver once per second and records any change in the line status. Valid line status states are: • Undefined • Down • Activated • Waiting for Initialization • Initializing The normal state for the DSL Line Status (once the DSL Modem is installed, configured properly, and connected to the DSL line provider's DSL equipment) is the Activated state.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Call Status Event The Performance AutoLog tool polls the NDIS driver once per second and records any change in the call status. Valid call status states are: • Idle • Dial Tone • Dialing • Proceeding • Ringback • Offering • Accepted • Connected • Disconnected • Busy For LAN-based installations, the Call Status will normally be the Connected state (while the DSL line is Activated).
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide Physical Layer Statistics The Physical Layer statistics that have not changed since the last poll are not recorded. The following Physical Layer Statistics are monitored and logged.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide 10/29/1999 - 09:38:16 - EVENT = PHYSICAL STATISTICS Upstream Output Power = -12.0 dBm Upstream Noise Margin = -10.0 dB Upstream Attenuation = 4.5 dB Upstream Bits per Frame = 87 Upstream CRC Errors = 7 Upstream FEC Errors = 3 Upstream HEC Errors = 12 Downstream Output Power = -9.5 dBm Downstream Noise Margin = -17.0 dB Downstream Attenuation = 6.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide AAL Statistics The AAL statistics that have not changed since the last poll are not recorded. The following AAL Receive Statistics are monitored and logged. • Good Bytes • Good Frames • Discarded Bytes • Discarded Frames • Timeout Errors • Length Errors • CRC errors The following AAL Transmit Statistics are monitored and logged.
DSL-210 USB ADSL Modem User’s Guide ATM Statistics The ATM statistics that have not changed since the last poll are not recorded. The following ATM Receive Statistics are monitored and logged. • Bytes • Cells • Management Cells • CLP = 0 Cells • CLP = 1 Cells • Unroutable Cells The following ATM Transmit Statistics will be monitored and logged. • Bytes • Cells • Management Cells • CLP = 0 Cells • CLP = 1 Cells Bytes refers to the number of bytes (octets) processed.
