D-Link DSL-604+ User Manual - Before You Start
DSL-604+ ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide
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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. 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. A packing list is included at the end of this section. (Page viii)
2. Install the hardware, that is, connect the Ethernet and telephone cables to the device to establish the
necessary network links to your computer and to the service provider’s network and connect the power
adapter to power on the Router. (page 1)
3. 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. Please refer to the third chapter,
Configuring the Router for
the First Time
for proper IP settings. Otherwise, your computer will not be able to communicate with
the device or use the web browser for Internet access. (Page 3)
4. Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL
account as instructed by your service provider. Please follow the instructions given by your service
provider to establish a WAN connection to ISP’s network.(Page 10)
Product Overview
Router Description and Operation
The DSL-604+ ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple, cost-effective and secure ADSL Internet
connection for wired (Ethernet) and wireless (802.11b) stations on your network. The DSL-604+ combines high-
speed ADSL connection technology, TCP/IP routing and 802.11b wireless connectivity in one compact unit.
The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-604+ connects to an Ethernet LAN via a standard Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX interface using RJ-45 connectors. The ADSL connection is made using ordin ary
twisted-pair telephone line with standard RJ-11 connectors. This arrangement allows wired and wireless
workstations to share network resources and connect to the Internet using a single WAN interface and IP
address.
The Router supports transparent bridging or it can be used for IP packet routing over the Internet. Cost saving
features of the Router such as NAT (Network Address Translator) and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) improve efficiency and security. The advanced security enhancements, packet filtering and port
redirection, can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents from
outside your network.
All the 802.11b wireless settings for the Router are entered on a single page in the web manager. Security for the
wireless interface comes in two forms, WEP Encryption and MAC Address Control.