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DSL-500 ADSL Router User's Guide

About This User's Guide

This user's guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-500 ADSL
Router and use it to connect several PCs on an Ethernet LAN (Local Area
Network) to the Internet or remote LAN. For the sake of simplicity, this
document uses the terms Router (first letter upper case) to refer specifically to
the DSL-500 ADSL Router, and router (first letter lower case) to refer to all such
devices including the DSL-500.
This guide assumes that the reader is familiar with Ethernet networks,
networking devices, routing protocols and the TCP/IP suite of protocols.

Before You Start

This section discusses the various requirements for the successful installation of
the Router. In order to avoid difficulties please read and make sure you
understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new ADSL
Router.

Operating Systems

D-Link's Web-based management software can be used on PCs running
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows
2000 and Windows NT.

ADSL Service

In order to use the Router you must first have ADSL service established with
your local telephone company, or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact
your local telephone company for information on the availability of ADSL service
in your area.
Micro-filters
Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wire to carry their
respective signals, a filtering mechanism must be used to avoid mutual
interference. You will need to install a micro-filter (low pass filter) device for each
telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. Micro-filters are easy to
install in-line devices, which attach to the telephone cable between the telephone
and wall jack. This device will not affect normal telephone services. Your
telephone company will have more information regarding the use and installation
of micro-filters.
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