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D-Link DSL-2740B User Manual - Provider

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Summary of DSL-2740B

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    Table of content d-link dsl-2740b user manual 1.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of content d-link dsl-2740b user manual 2 table of contents product overview ..................................................................3 p ackage c ontents .......................................................................................... 3 s ystem r equirements ..................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Section 1 - product overview d-link dsl-2740b user manual 3 product overview package contents dsl-2740b wireless adsl router 2 antennas power adapter cd-rom with installation wizard, user manual, and special offers one twisted-pair telephone cable used for adsl connection one straight-through ethern...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Section 1 - product overview d-link dsl-2740b user manual 4 11 introduction high-speed adsl2/2+ internet connection latest adsl2/2+ standards provide internet transmission of up to 24mbps downstream, 1mbps upstream. High-performance wireless embedded 802.11n technology for high-speed wireless connec...

  • Page 5: Features

    Section 1 - product overview d-link dsl-2740b user manual 5 features faster wireless networking - the dsl-2740b provides up to 270mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - product overview d-link dsl-2740b user manual 6 hardware overview connections adsl port use the adsl cable to connect to the your telephone line (rj-11 port) wireless on/off switch for wireless operation on or off power insert use the adapter shipped with the router to connect to power s...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - product overview d-link dsl-2740b user manual 7 hardware overview leds internet steady green light indicates a successful internet connection. Steady red light indicates failed internet connection. Dark if no wan protocol is configured. Dsl steady green light indicates a valid adsl conne...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 8 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 ...

  • Page 9: Installation Notes

    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 9 installation notes 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 some users, only their account information (username and password) is require...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 10 802.11 wireless lan configuration all the 802.11 wireless lan settings may be configured on a single page using the web-based manager. For basic wireless communication you need to decide what channel to use and what ssid to assign. These two s...

  • Page 11: Provider

    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 11 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. It is commonly in the form user@isp.Co.Uk. Your adsl service provider uses this to identify your ac...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 12 vpi most users will not be required to change this setting. The virtual path identifier (vpi) is used in conjunction with the virtual channel identifier (vci) to identify the data path between your adsl service provider’s network and your comp...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 13 information you will need about dsl-2740b username this is the username needed 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 u...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 14 information you will need about your lan or computer : ethernet nic if your computer has an ethernet nic, you can connect the dsl-2740b to this ethernet port using an ethernet cable. You can also use the ethernet ports on the dsl-2740b to conn...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 15 wireless installation considerations dsl-2740b lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location...

  • Page 16: Device Installation

    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 16 device installation the dsl-2740b wireless adsl router maintains three separate interfaces, an ethernet lan, a wireless lan and an adsl internet (wan) connection. Carefully consider the router’s location suitable for connectivity for your ethe...

  • Page 17: Factory Reset Button

    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 17 factory reset button the router may be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset button in the following sequence: 1. Press and hold the reset button while the device is powe...

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    Section 2 - installation d-link dsl-2740b user manual 18 computer to router connection you can connect the router directly to a 10/100base-tx ethernet adapter card (nic) installed on a pc using the ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram. Hub or switch to router connection connect the route...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 19 configuration this section will show you how to configure your new d-link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based configuration utility connect to the router to configure the wan connection used by the router it i...

  • Page 20: Setup

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 20 setup this chapter is concerned with using your computer to configure the wan connection. The following chapter describes the various windows used to configure and monitor the router including how to change ip settings and dhcp server setup. ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 21 step 1: change your dsl-2740b password the default password is " admin ", in order to secure your network, please modify the password. Note: confirm password must be same as " new password ". Of course, you can click on the skip to ignore the...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 22 step 2: time check the enable ntp server . Select specific time server to use from the ntp server used drop-down menu. Select your operating time zone from the time zone drop-down menu. Check the enable daylight saving if needed and then sele...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 23 step 3: select internet connection type please select your country and isp , protocol , connection type , the vpi and vci information will display automatically. Of course, you can modify the information. If, you can not find the country and ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 24 step 3: setup wizard - for pppoe/pppoa connection type in the username and password . Click on the next button to go to the next setup wizard window. Step 3: setup wizard using the setup wizard - for dynamic ip address connection please enter...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 25 step 3: setup wizard - for static ip address connection please enter the appropriate information below as provided by your isp. Select static ipoe as protocol from drop-down menu. Enter the vpi/vci numbers if provided by the isp. Click on the...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 26 step 3: using the setup wizard - for bridge mode connections please enter the appropriate information below as provided by your isp. Select bridge as protocol from drop-down menu. Enter the vpi/vci numbers if provided by the isp . Click next ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 27 step 5: setup wizard - for lan settings you can configure the lan ip address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with dhcp service to manage the ip settings for their private networ...

  • Page 28: Internet Setup

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 28 internet setup to access the internet setup (wan) settings window, click on the internet setup button in the setup directory to configure the adsl interface manually in this page: internet setup click on the add button to set your settings. W...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 29 atm interface - service category the atm settings allow the user to adjust atm quality of service (qos) or traffic parameters to suit specific traffic requirements. For applications or circumstances where packet loss or packet delay is a conc...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 30 now select the connection type used for the internet connection. Your isp has given this information to you. The connection types available are pppoa, pppoe, mer, ipoa and bridge mode . The encapsulation mode includes llc/snap-bridging and vc...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 31 for pppoe/pppoa connection type in the username and password (and pppoe service name, if required by your isp). Select the specific authentication method from the drop-down menu (pap or chap). Or use default auto to allow router to negotiate ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 32 for mac encapsulation routing (mer) connection – dynamic ip after selection mer in page 30 for the connection type. Select obtain an ip address automatically . Click on the next button to go to the next window. Please refer to page 34 network...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 33 for ip over atm (ipoa) connection enter the wan ip address , wan subnet mask provided by your isp. Click on the next button to go to the next window. Please refer to page 34 network address translation settings for the next step. For bridging...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 34 network address translation settings enable the nat and firewall which are recommended by default. Enable the igmp multicast if user needs iptv related application. Click on the next button to go to the next window. Dns server configuration s...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 35 default gateway select a preferred wan interface as the system default gateway. Click on the next button to go to the next window. Setup - summary this page displays the current setting which user applied and allows user to double check befor...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 36 eth interface – eth wan configuration this screen allows you to configure an eth port to be wan port. Select the port from drop down menu and click next button to go to the next window. Wan service configuration select the type of network pro...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 37 for pppoe connection type in the username and password (and pppoe service name, if required by your isp). Select the specific authentication method from the drop-down menu (pap or chap). Or use default auto to allow router to negotiate with p...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 38 for ip over ethernet connection select ip over ethernet radio button and click on the next button to go to the next window. Please refer to page 32 mac encapsulation routing (mer) connection for the next step..

  • Page 39: Wireless

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 39 wireless use this section to configure the wireless settings for your d-link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and pc. To access the wireless (wlan) settings windo...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 40 wireless connection setup wizard network name(ssid) identifies members of the service set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default ssid is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must also use the sam...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 41 wireless connection setup wizard (manually assign a network key with wep) the wep(or wired equivalent privacy)key must meet one of the following guidelines: - exactly 5 or 13 characters - exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and a-f a longer...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 42 add wireless device with wps the wizard shows the option to setup wps by auto or manual . Auto -- select this option if your wireless device supports wps(wi-fi protected setup) manual -- select this option will display the current wireless se...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 43 add wireless device with wps (manually) this page allows you to select pin or pbc to use wps method. Pin- enter the pin code from your wireless device and click the below connect button to start the handshaking. Pbc- please press the push but...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 44 manual wireless connection setup settings click on the enable wireless box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment. New schedule allows you to create scheduling rules to be applied for your wireless the ssid identifies memb...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 45 wireless security wizard click on the security my wireless network button to enter the secure my wireless network window. Please follow refer to page 40~41. Wireless security mode - wep wep (wireless encryption protocol) encryption can be ena...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 46 wireless security mode – wpa - personal wpa-psk wpa-psk configuration is similar to wep. The key length is between 8 to 63 ascii codes. Wireless security mode – wpa-enterprise 802.1x some network-security experts now recommend that wireless n...

  • Page 47: Local Network

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 47 local network you can configure the lan ip address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with dhcp service to manage the ip settings for their private network. The ip address of the r...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 48 dhcp server settings (optional) the enable dhcp server is selected by default for the router’s ethernet lan interface. Dhcp service will supply ip settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain ip settings that are connected to t...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 49 dhcp reservations list after saved the dhcp reservation, the dhcp reservations list will list the configuration. The number of dynamic dhcp clients shows how many dhcp clients (pc or laptop) connected to the router currently. Click on the sav...

  • Page 50: Time

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 50 time the time configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the ntp (network time protocol) server. Daylig...

  • Page 51: Logout

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 51 logout the logout page enables you to logout of your router configuration and close the browser. To access the logout setting window, click on the logout button in the setup directory logout click on the logout button to logout of the router ...

  • Page 52: Advanced

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 52 advanced this chapter include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to manage the router, view status and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting. Adv...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 53 advance wireless settings transmit power: 5-levels of transmit power are available: 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. Beacon interval: this value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router to synch...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 54 add mac filter select the wireless mac filter policy as disabled to disable this filter select the wireless mac filter policy as deny to filter out all wireless mac address besides the mac addresses in the wireless mac filter lists. Select th...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 55 wireless qos rules configuration wmm is used to prioritize the data packets from lan to wlan. It is very useful when transmitting delay-sensitive packets like voip. Select disabled of wmm no acknowledgment to avoid re-transmission of highly d...

  • Page 56: Port Forwarding

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 56 port forwarding use the port forwarding window to open ports in your router and re-direct data through those ports to a single pc on your network (wan-to-lan traffic). The port forwarding function allows remote users to access services on you...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 57 select a name from the application name drop-down menu for a pre-configured application or type a name in the name input box to define your own application. Type an ip address in the ip address input box to appoint the pc to receive the forwa...

  • Page 58: Port Triggering

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 58 port triggering some applications require that specific ports in the router's firewall be opened for access by the remote parties. Application rules dynamically open up the firewall ports when an application on the lan initiates a tcp/udp con...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 59 select a name from the drop-down menu for pre-configured application or type a name in the custom application input box to define your own rules. Enter your trigger and firewall port(s), and select the traffic type . Click on the apply button...

  • Page 60: Dmz

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 60 dmz since some applications are not compatible with nat, the router supports use of a dmz ip address for a single host on the lan. This ip address is not protected by nat and will therefore be visible to agents on the internet with the right ...

  • Page 61: Parental Control

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 61 parental control the parent control provides two useful tools for restricting internet access. Block websites allows you to quickly create a list of all web sites that you wish to stop users from accessing. Time restrictions allows you to con...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 62 blocked websites scheduling type the website and select the schedule . Click on the apply button to add to your blocked websites scheduling configuration. Schedule select to block the configured web site for always , never or user defined sch...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 63 trusted computers block website function will not block website for trusted computers. Type a range of ip address which is not restricted by block website. Click on the apply button to apply settings.

  • Page 64: Filtering Option

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 64 filtering option use this section to configure the filter option setting for your d-link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and pc. To access the filter option sett...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 65 add inbound ip filter click add button to set inbound ip filter rule. Enter the filter name and source ip address (all other criteria are reserved for future applications.) and select the schedule and wan interface which the rule would take e...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 66 add outbound ip filter click add button to set port forwarding setup setting enter the filter name and at least one of the following criteria: protocol , source/destination ip address and subnet mask , and source/destination port . Click on t...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 67 bridge filtering is only effective on atm pvcs configured in bridge mode. You must first create a bridged connection to use this service. Click on the change policy button to alter the global policy setting. Note: all bridge filter rules will...

  • Page 68: Firewall

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 68 firewall the firewall window allows the router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks. There are two general types of protection (dos, port scan) that can be enabled on the router, ...

  • Page 69: Dns

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 69 dns domain name server (dns) is a server that translates url/domain names to the corresponding ip address. Since url/domain names are alphabetical, they are easier to remember. But the internet is based on ip address. For example, the url/dom...

  • Page 70: Dynamic Dns

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 70 dynamic dns the dynamic dns feature allows you to host a server (web, ftp, game server, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.Whateveryournameis.Com) with your dynamically assigned ip address. Most broadband internet service ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 71 d-dns provider: select one of the ddns registration organizations form those listed in the pull-down menu. Available servers include dyndns.Org and d-link ddns. Host name: enter the host name that you registered with your ddns service provide...

  • Page 72: Network Tool

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 72 network tool the network tool feature allows you to configure port mapping, igmp, qos, adsl and snmp. To access the network tool setting window, click on the network tool button under the advanced tab. Port mapping port mapping supports multi...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 73 port mapping port mapping supports multiple ports to pvc and bridging groups. Each group will perform as an independent network. To support this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate lan and wan interfaces. All interfaces, ...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 74 enter the group name and select interfaces from the available interface list and add it to the grouped interface list using the arrow buttons to create the required mapping of the ports. The group name must be unique. Click the apply button t...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 75 igmp transmission of identical content, such as multimedia, from a source to a number of recipients. Check the enable igmp snooping checkbox to enable igmp snopping function. Qos quality of service is a feature that allows you to prioritize t...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 76 enter the traffic class name, assign queuing priority and optionally overwrite the ip header tos byte. A rule consists of a class name and at least one condition below. All of the specified conditions in this classification rule must be satis...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 77 adsl settings the adsl settings page contains a modulation and capability section to be specified by your isp. Consult your isp to select the correct settings for each. Then click on save/apply if you are finished or click on advanced setting...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 78 snmp simple network management protocol (snmp) that provides a means to monitor status and performance as well as set configuration parameters. It enables a management station to configure, monitor and receive trap messages from network devic...

  • Page 79: Routing

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 79 routing static route , default gateway , and rip type routing configurations can be performed here. To access the routing setting window, click on the routing button under the advanced tab. Static route allows you to manually configure specia...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 80 static route enter the destination network address, subnet mask, gateway and/or available wan interface then click "apply" to add the entry to the routing table. Default gateway select the proper wan interface as the system default gateway fr...

  • Page 81: Schedules

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 81 schedules to access the schedules setting window, click on the schedules button in the advanced directory. Schedule allows you to create scheduling rules to be applied for your firewall and parental control . Click the add button to create yo...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 82 enter the name of the schedule and select the day and time. Click the apply button to save and apply your settings..

  • Page 83: Tr-069

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 83 tr-069 the wan management protocol tr-069 allows a auto-configuration server (acs) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics to this device. To access the tr-069 configuration window, click on the tr-069 button und...

  • Page 84: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 84 wi-fi protected setup wi-fi protected setup is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. To access the wi-fi protected setup configuration window, click on the wi-fi protected setup button under the advanced tab...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 85 maintenance click on the maintenance tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. System this section allows you to manage the router's configuration settings, reboot, back up, load previous saved settings...

  • Page 86

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 86 dsl router reboot please ensure you do not turn the router off while it is rebooting. After the router has successfully rebooted, you can again configure the router as desired. You can also test the wan connection by accessing the internet wi...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 87 to reset the router to its factory default settings, click on the restore device button . You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the router. The router will reboot with the factory default settings including ip settings (192.1...

  • Page 88: Firmware Update

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 88 firmware update use the firmware upgrade window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you first save the configuration settings with th...

  • Page 89: Access Control

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 89 access control to access the access control setting window, click on the access control button in the maintenance directory. Admin manage dsl router user accounts services a service control list ("scl") enables or disables services from being...

  • Page 90

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 90 admin the admin option is used to set a password for access to the web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your new router secure. Access to your dsl router...

  • Page 91

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 91 ip address the ip address access control mode, if enabled, permits access to local management services from ip addresses contained in the access control list. If the access control mode is disabled, the system will not validate ip addresses f...

  • Page 92: Diagnostics

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 92 diagnostics this page shows the result of your router’s self diagnostic and connection test results. The internet connectivity status will only show pass if you have correctly configured your internet connection and your router is currently o...

  • Page 93: System Log

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 93 system log the system log displays chronological event log data. The event log can be read from local host or sent to a system log server. The available event severity levels are: emergency, alert, critical, error, warning, notice, informatio...

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    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 94 view system log the table lists the system log..

  • Page 95: Status

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 95 status click on the status tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. The device status window is the first item in the status directory. Use these windows to view system information and monitor performa...

  • Page 96

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 96 internet info this window displays wan information including connection status, ip address, default gateway, primary/secondary dns server. Wireless info this window displays wlan information including ssid, visibility, and security mode. Loca...

  • Page 97: Wireless Clients

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 97 wireless clients this page shows all the currently connected wireless computers or pcs. To access the connected wireless clients setting window, click on the connected clients button in the status directory. Connected wireless clients this wi...

  • Page 98: Dhcp Clients

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 98 dhcp clients this page shows all the currently connected lan computers or pcs. To access the connected lan clients setting window, click on the connected clients button in the status directory. Connected lan clients this window displays all t...

  • Page 99: Log

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 99 log the system log displays chronological event log data. The event log can be read from local host or sent to a system log server. The available event severity levels are: emergency, alert, critical, error, warning, notice, informational and...

  • Page 100: Statistics

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 100 statistics this page displays your router network and data transfer statistics and is helpful for d-link technicians to assist you in identifying if your router is functioning properly. The information provided is primarily informative and d...

  • Page 101

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 101 adsl statistics this window displays adsl information including link rate, snr, and some error counters..

  • Page 102: Route Info

    Section 3 - configuration d-link dsl-2740b user manual 102 route info to access the route info setting window, click on the route info button under the status tab. The route info section displays route information showing the ip addresses of the destination, gateway, and subnet mask as well as other...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Section 4 - troubleshooting d-link dsl-2740b user manual 103 troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dsl-2740b. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows® ...

  • Page 104

    Section 4 - troubleshooting d-link dsl-2740b user manual 104 configure your internet settings: go to start > settings > control panel . Double-click on the internet options icon. From the security tab, click on the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Click on the connection tab and set...

  • Page 105: Wireless Basics

    Appendix a - wireless basics d-link dsl-2740b user manual 105 wireless basics d-link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee s...

  • Page 106

    Appendix a - wireless basics d-link dsl-2740b user manual 106 wireless local area network (wlan) in a wireless local area network, a device called an access point (ap) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and fo...

  • Page 107

    Appendix a - wireless basics d-link dsl-2740b user manual 107 using a d-link cardbus adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless network is easy to set...

  • Page 108: Networking Basics

    Appendix b - networking basics d-link dsl-2740b user manual 108 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,...

  • Page 109

    Appendix b - networking basics d-link dsl-2740b user manual 109 statically assign 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 . Wi...

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

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