D-Link DSL-500 User Manual - About This Guide
DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide
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About This Guide
Thank you for choosing the DSL-500 ADSL Router. The DSL-500 will provide your private small office or
home network with convenient Internet access and rapid download speeds while improving network efficiency
and security. D-Link strives to provide cost effective broadband access devices that are easy to use and upgrade
for small office and home networks.
If you would like to set up the device quickly in order to verify that the ADSL connection to the WAN (wide
area network) is working properly, please read the Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-500 package.
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. 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.
DSL services are provided by many different types of business entities such as telephone companies, Internet
service providers (ISPs), DSL resellers and others. ADSL service is sometimes bundled together with some form
of network service such as an ISP account. This guide uses the generic terms ADSL service provider or network
service provider to refer to any or all businesses that provide ADSL service or Internet account services.
Furthermore it is assumed that the reader has some familiarity with Ethernet networks, networking devices,
routing protocols and the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
Overview of the User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction to Router
– Describes the Router and its key features. Provides an introduction to
ADSL. Lists standards to which the Router complies. Contains a packing list.
Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation
– Lists everything needed for the installation of the Router, including
specific information needed for configuration. Provides space for recording all the necessary information.
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
– Discusses how to connect the Router to an Ethernet LAN.
Chapter 4 First Time Set Up
– Provides information on how to configure the Router and establish the ADSL
connection using the web-based manager.
Chapter 5 Web-based Management
– Describes how to use the web-based manager and discusses the
management options available.
Chapter 6 LAN Setup
– Discusses different options for IP addressing on your LAN. Describes how to change
the IP address of the LAN interface on the Router.
Chapter 7 Using the Console Manager
- Describes how to use the console manager and lists the most commonly
used commands, including how to change the password used to access the web-based manager.
Appendix A Technical Specifications
– Lists the technical specifications of the Router, including standards
compliance.
Appendix B IP Concepts
– A discussion of IP address assignment and subnets for a private network.
Appendix C DSL-500 Firmware Upgrade Utility
– Describes how to install and use the firmware upgrade utility
used with the Router.