DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router User's Guide (October 2004) 651G604AU015 Table Of Contents About This User's Guide........................................................................................................................................ 1 BEFORE YOU START................................................................................................. 1 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1 The Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................................................... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 2 PACKING LIST ............................................................................................................ 4 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 7 Router Description and Operation ......................................................................................................................... 7 Standards Compatibility and Compliance ........................................................................................................... 10 Front Panel Display .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Rear Panel Connections........................................................................................................................................ 12 Wireless LAN Basics ........................................................................................................................ 13 About 802.11g Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 14 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................... 15 Choosing the Best Location for Wireless Operation ..................................................................... 15 Power on Router ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Factory Reset Button ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Wired Network Connections................................................................................................................................ 17 BASIC ROUTER CONFIGURATION......................................................................... 19 Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer ........................................................................................................ 19 Access the Configuration Manager ................................................................................................ 25 Login to Home Page............................................................................................................................................. 25 Configure the Router ........................................................................................................................ 26 Using the Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................ 27 Configure WAN Connection............................................................................................................. 32 Dynamic IP Address for WAN ............................................................................................................................ 33 Static IP Address for WAN.................................................................................................................................. 34 PPPoE and PPPoA Connection for WAN ........................................................................................................... 35 Bridged Connection for WAN ............................................................................................................................. 36 LAN IP Settings................................................................................................................................. 37 DHCP Server Settings for the LAN .................................................................................................. 38 DNS Server Settings......................................................................................................................... 39 Basic Wireless LAN Setup ............................................................................................................... 40 ADVANCED ROUTER MANAGEMENT.................................................................... 41 Port Forwarding.................................................................................................................................................... 42 Filters .................................................................................................................................................................... 44 DMZ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Firewall ................................................................................................................................................................. 47 Static Routing ....................................................................................................................................................... 48 Dynamic Routing (RIP)........................................................................................................................................ 49 ATM VC............................................................................................................................................................... 50 Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration .......................................................................................... 51 Wireless Performance........................................................................................................................................... 51 Wireless Security.................................................................................................................................................. 52 SSID and Channel ................................................................................................................................................ 53 WEP Encryption ................................................................................................................................................... 53 Wireless Management (MAC Access and Multiple SSID) ................................................................................. 56 Tools and Utilities............................................................................................................................. 58 Change System Password..................................................................................................................................... 58 Time & Date ......................................................................................................................................................... 59 Save Configuration File to PC ............................................................................................................................. 60 Load Saved Configuration Files........................................................................................................................... 60 Restore Factory Default Settings ......................................................................................................................... 60 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................................................ 61 Misc. Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 Save Router Configuration Settings..................................................................................................................... 62 Diagnostic Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 63 Router Status Information................................................................................................................ 64 Device Information Display ................................................................................................................................. 64 Multiple Virtual Connections ........................................................................................................... 66 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 68 IP ADDRESS SETUP................................................................................................. 70 IP CONCEPTS ........................................................................................................... 72 MICROFILTERS AND SPLITTERS........................................................................... 75 DSL-G604T Wireless A DSL Router User's Guide About This User's Guide This user's guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router and use it to provide Internet access for an Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless LAN. If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the DSL-G604T is to insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide. Before You Start 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. Installation Overview The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you begin the actual installation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment. Install the hardware, connect the cables to the device and connect the power adapter. Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based software built into the Router. Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL service and wireless LAN. The Setup Wizard Many users will be able to configure all the settings necessary to use the DSL-G604T with the Setup Wizard. For ADSL connections that use Dynamic, Statis IP, PPPoE/PPPoA, or Bridge connections, the simplest way to setup the DSL-G604T is to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Internet connection. Once you access the web interface used to configure the device, just launch the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet connection. Once you have the Internet connection established, set up the wireless nework and security settings using web manager. 1 DSL-G604T Wireless A DSL Router User's Guide Installation Requirements 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 most 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 section labeled "Information you will need from your ADSL service provider" 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-G604T uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating syst ...