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D-Link DSL-1500G User Manual

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DSL-1500G
SHDSL Router
User's Guide
First Edition (July 2003)

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  • Page 1 DSL-1500G SHDSL Router User’s Guide First Edition (July 2003)

  • Page 2: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    PERIOD, AND REQUESTING A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER. IF A REGISTRATION CARD FOR THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO D-LINK, THEN A PROOF OF PURCHASE (SUCH AS A COPY OF THE DATED PURCHASE INVOICE) MUST BE PROVIDED.

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D-LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF A D- LINK PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty... iii ABOUT THIS GUIDE... VII Guide Overview ... vii Before You Start ... vii Requirements for Installation ... viii Packing List ... ix INTRODUCTION ... 1 Product Features... 2 Standards Compatibility and Compliance... 3 Front Panel LED Display ... 4 Rear Panel Cable Connections ...
  • Page 6 System Username and Password... 37 Save Changes ... 37 Factory Reset... 38 Update Firmware... 38 Configuration File Maintenance... 39 Remote Administration Access... 39 Summary ... 41 DHCP Allocation Table ... 43 Port Redirection Summary... 43 Runtime Routing Table ... 44 Filter and Firewall Summary ...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    If you would like to set up the device quickly in order to verify that the SHDSL connection to the WAN (wide area network) is working properly, please read the Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-1500G package.

  • Page 8: Requirements For Installation

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Installation Overview The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps: 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. Check the contents of the package to be certain that everything listed on the packing list is included.

  • Page 9: Packing List

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Account Information (User Name and Password) Most users will need to supply a user name and password used to access the service provider’s network (and ultimately, the Internet). This information is stored either in the Router’s memory or on your computer depending on the type of SHDSL connection profile (encapsulation method) you have.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    VPN and remote LAN-to-LAN applications, video teleconferencing, web servers, IP telephony and Internet gaming. The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-1500G connects to an Ethernet LAN via a standard Ethernet 10BASE-T interface using RJ-45 connectors. The SHDSL connection is made using ordinary twisted-pair telephone line with standard RJ-11 connectors.

  • Page 12: Product Features

    Network Address Translation (NAT) For small and medium office networks, the DSL-1500G allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single IP address. This provides Internet access to every workstation using a single Internet account.

  • Page 13: Standards Compatibility And Compliance

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-1500G complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.991.2 SHDSL compliant • RFC 1483 Multi-protocol over ATM “Bridged Ethernet” compliant •...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Led Display

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Front Panel LED Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, SHDSL Link/Activity, and WLAN indicators.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Cable Connections

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Rear Panel Cable Connections Connect the AC power adapter cord and network cables on the rear panel. The power switch and reset button are also located on the back of the device. Plug in power adapter here.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Hardware Installation Follow the instructions here to connect the Router and power it on. Instructions for performing a factory reset are provided at the end of this section. Select Location Place the Router in a location where the LED indicators can be easily viewed. Keep the device away from any significant heat source and allow space on the sides and especially above for ventilation.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Router For The First Time

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 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 change settings to suit your preferences.
  • Page 18 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configure DHCP for Windows 95/98/Me Use the following steps to configure the administrator’s computer to be a DHCP client for computers running Windows 95, 98 or Me. In Windows 95/98, click on the Start button, go to Settings and choose Control Panel.

  • Page 19: Step 2 - Access The Configuration Manager

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Step 2 - Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. NOTE: Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings.
  • Page 20 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide A new window will appear and you will be prompted for a user name and password to access the web-based manager. Use the default user name admin and password admin for first time set up. You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established.

  • Page 21: Step 3 - Configure The Router

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Step 3 - Configure the Router The first page that appears after you successfully login displays the menu you need to configure the Router so it can connect to the Internet. The Router/Bridge Configuration menu is used to configure the Router’s WAN connection.
  • Page 22 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide NOTICE: If you change the Connection Profile, click the OK button without making any other changes. Save the changes and reboot the device. Upon restarting continue to configure any remaining settings that need to be changed in the Router/Bridge Configuration Menu as instructed in the remaining steps below.

  • Page 23: Web-Based Management Guide

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Web-based Management Guide The DSL-1500G uses an HTML-based graphical user interface (GUI) allowing users to manage the Router from anywhere on the LAN using a standard browser, software such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 24 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Web Manager Layout The web manager GUI displays two fields that can be scrolled with your mouse to view areas of the field that may be hidden from view. The field located on the left side of the GUI contains three folders that can be opened with a double left click of the mouse.

  • Page 25: Router Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Router Configuration All the settings that define Router operations on both the LAN and WAN can be configured with the menus located in the Configuration folder. These menus are described in the first part of this chapter presented in the same order that they appear in your browser.
  • Page 26 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide The parameters available to be configured in the Router/Bridge Configuration menu change according to the Connection Profile configured. NOTICE: If you must change the Connection Profile, change it to the desired setting and click the OK button without making any other changes.

  • Page 27: Bridge Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Connect / Disconnect Buttons If you have enabled the Connect on Demand feature, the Router will begin to negotiate the WAN connection upon restarting. If the Connect on Demand feature has been disabled, click the Connect button to initiate the connection via the WAN interface.

  • Page 28: Ipoa Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide IPoA Configuration To use IPoA it is first necessary to add this option to the Connection Profile list in the Configuration menu. Use the Connection Profile menu page (described below) to add an IPoA connection profile to the list.

  • Page 29: Adding And Changing Connection Profiles

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Adding and Changing Connection Profiles Use the Connection Profile menu to add new profiles or change existing profiles. Creating a new connection profile is necessary if your DSL service uses protocols that are not offered through the default Router/Bridge Configuration menu.
  • Page 30 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Clicking the index number of an existing profile or the index number of an undefined profile brings up the Connection Profile Configuration menu: NOTE: The VPI and VCI numbers are assigned by the network service provider.
  • Page 31 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Save the changes and reboot the system so the newly created or changed Connection Profile can be used in the Router/Bridge Configuration menu. It will then be necessary to make any other necessary changes in the Router/Bridge Configuration menu and again saving the changes and rebooting the device.

  • Page 32: Configuring Lan Ip Settings

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configuring LAN IP Settings Use this menu to change the Ethernet LAN IP address of the Router. You can also find the MAC address for the Router listed here. Ethernet IP Address Menu The Ethernet IP Address displays the current LAN IP settings of the Router. To change the IP address, type in the new LAN IP Address in the space provided and select a Subnet Mask from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 33: Proxy Dns Settings

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Proxy DNS Settings You may use the Router to provide DNS services for work stations on your LAN. To configure on-board DNS, click on the Proxy DNS button. The Proxy DNS Menu presents the following user defined parameters:...

  • Page 34: Dhcp Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide DHCP Configuration Us e the DHCP Configuration on LAN menu to configure the Router to act as a DHCP server for the LAN. Configure LAN DHCP services by defining the following parameters: Start IP Address Type in the base address for the IP pool of unassigned IP addresses.

  • Page 35: Nat Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide NAT Configuration Network Address Translation (NAT) is a routing protocol that allows your network to become a private network that is isolated from, yet connected to the Internet. It does this by changing the IP address of packets from a global IP address usable on the Internet to a local IP address usable on your private network (but not on the Internet) and vice-versa.

  • Page 36: Ip Masquerade Pass Through

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide DMZ IP Address NAT may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games. For these applications, a NAT bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP address is a “visible”...
  • Page 37 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide IP Masquerade Timer The IP Masquerade Timer is used to control how frequently the IP Masquerade table is updated. The IP Masquerade table is used to map the internal LAN IP addresses to the external WAN global IP address used for your account.

  • Page 38: Port Redirection

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Port Redirection Port Redirection Menu The Port Redirection feature of the Router is used in conjunction with NAT or IP Masquerading to improve security and efficiency. Port redirection can be used to direct potentially hazardous packets to a proxy server outside your firewall.
  • Page 39 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Port redirection is universally enabled or disabled for the Router with the Port Redirection State drop-down menu. The Existing Entry number tells you how many sets currently are configured. The Valid Entry number tells you the number of sets that are active.

  • Page 40: Static Route Configuration

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Static Route Configuration Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway.

  • Page 41: Advanced Filter & Firewall

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Advanced Filter & Firewall One of the most important elements of any network security implementation is the firewall. Packet filtering is a basic firewall security measure and should be used on any network that is exposed to security risk. A packet filter system examines data packets and scrutinizes them in order to control network access.
  • Page 42 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Define these variables for each filter rule: When adding a new rule, choose the Not selected option from the drop- down menu first. This will automatically assign the next available index Select index to set number to the new rule.

  • Page 43: Rip

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Use the RIP menu to enable RIP version 1, version 2 or both for any interface. You can further specify whether to enable RIP packets to be sent or accepted. RIP is disabled by default on all interfaces (sending and accepting RIP packets).

  • Page 44: Date & Time Settings

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Date & Time Settings The Router can use Network Time Protocol (NTP) to set system time and date accurately using a public or private NTP server. The function may be disabled if highly accurate time recording is not a priority.

  • Page 45: Upnp

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a feature that facilitates networking for a variety of devices and systems. UPnP allows enabled systems to be networked more easily. This feature is enabled by default. You can disable it in the UPnP Configuration menu by selecting disabled and clicking the OK button.

  • Page 46: System Maintenance

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide System Maintenance The Mainatenance folder in the web mananger contains links to menus used for sytem maintenance functions including firmware upgarde and username/password configuration. ATM Loopback Test ATM loopback tests are used to verify connectivity and path integrity along a specified ATM circuit. In the test, a cell is sent to an endpoint or to the end of the first segment of the ATM path.

  • Page 47: System Username And Password

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide System Username and Password Use this screen to change the username and password used to access the Web Manager. The Web Manager can be accessed remotely from outside the LAN when it is functioning in router mode using the Remote Administration Access menu (described in a later section).

  • Page 48: Factory Reset

    DSL-504 firmware by logging onto the D-Link web site at www.dlink.com. Access the D-Link web site by clicking on the D-Link logo in the upper left corner of the browser window. Save the latest firmware version to a file on your computer or an accessible TFTP server.

  • Page 49: Configuration File Maintenance

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Configuration File Maintenance Use the Configuration File Maintenance store current settings to a file on your computer or to load previously saved configuration files on the device. Configuration Maintenance Screen To save the current settings to a configuration file on your computer, click on the lower OK button, after the Backup configuration file option.
  • Page 50 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide SHDSL Line Setting If your SHDSL connection is disconnected or the connection is faulty, you can try to reconnect using the SHDSL Line Setting menu. The SHDSL/Link LED Indicator will light green if you have a viable SHDSL link. You can also look at the Summary statistics and Line Condition windows to diagnose problems with the SHDSL connection.

  • Page 51: Summary

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Summary Use the summary windows to monitor Router performance and troubleshoot the device. System Summary The main summary page displays key information about the WAN connection and various Router functions. System Summary See the Summary description on the following page.
  • Page 52 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Configuration MAC Address Login User Name PPP Login Information Authentication IP Address WAN (PPP) Information Connection Status Mode Connection Type Encapsulation Method Proxy DNS Get DNS IP automatically...

  • Page 53: Dhcp Allocation Table

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide DHCP Allocation Table The DHCP Allocation Table provides a summary of current IP setting allocation for the network. Information listed in the DHCP Allocation Table includes the following: Index MAC Address IP Address Computer Name...

  • Page 54: Runtime Routing Table

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Runtime Routing Table The Runtime Routing Table provides a summary of dynamic and static routing information for both the LAN and WAN interface. Information listed in the Runtime Routing Table includes the following: IP Address...

  • Page 55: Line Condition

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Line Condition Use the Line Condition summary window for troubleshooting problems with the SHDSL connection. SHDSL State Protocol Data Path Operation Mode SHDSL Link Speed Link Status ATTEN FEC (SHDSL) Line Error CRC (SHDSL)

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Technical Specifications 1 pair rate: Downstream/ Upstream up to 2.3 Mbps LINE RATE 2 pair rate: Downstream/ Upstream up to 4.6 Mbps One RJ-11 port SHDSL connection - 1 pair (pins 2 and 3) 2 pair (4 wire)
  • Page 57 DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide ITU G.991.2 (G.SHDSL) Annex A, Annex B ITU-T Rec. I.361 AAL5 ATM/DSL ATM Forum UNI3.1/4.0 Supports F4/F5 Loopback test ATM Traffic Shaping (UBR, CBR, VBR-rt, VBR-nrt) RFC 2684 (Bridged/Routed Ethernet over ATM) RFC 1577 (IP over ATM)
  • Page 59 E-MAIL: service@dlink.india.com Italy D-Link Mediterraneo Srl/D-Link Italia Via Nino Bonnet n. 6/B, 20154, Milano, Italy TEL: 39-02-2900-0676 FAX: 39-02-2900-1723 URL: www.dlink.it E-MAIL: info@dlink.it Japan D-Link Japan 10F, 8-8-15 Nishigotahda, Shinagawa, Tokyo 141, Japan TEL: 81-3-5434-9678 FAX: 81-3-5434-9868 URL: www.d-link.co.jp E-MAIL: kida@d-link.co.jp...
  • Page 60 South Africa D-Link South Africa Unit 2, Parkside, 86 Oak Avenue, Highveld Technopark, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa TEL: 27 (0) 12-665-2165 FAX: 27 (0) 12-665-2186 URL: www.d-link.co.za E-MAIL: attie@d-link.co.za Spain D-Link Iberia C/Sabino De Arana, 56 Bajos, 08028 Barcelona, Spain TEL: 34 93 4090770 FAX: 34 93 4910795 URL: www.dlinkiberia.es...

  • Page 61: Registration Card

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