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1. let your new settings take effect f IP QOS OPTIONAL Here s an example of some typical User Defined IP QoS values With Auto Detection disabled you can manually set QoS to be off Disable or set percentage weight for applications max 100 Packet Value Mask IP Header Offset IGMP 0x02 Oxff 9 i bli Wei lal FTP 0x0015 OXffff 22 destination port ade o IP Source 192 168 1 1 OxcOa80101 Oxffffffff 12 o m D D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 35 Section 3 Configuration Outbound Filter To access the Outbound Filter window click the Outbound Filter button in the Advanced directory The Outbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to block outgoing IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one condition on this window All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect Filters are used to allow or deny LAN or WAN By default all outgoing IP traffic from the LAN is allowed The Outbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to block outgoing IP traffic by specifying a filter name and users from accessing the Internet or your internal network Click the Add Apply button and then click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect Filters Parameter Name Protocol Source IP Address amp Source Subnet Mask Source Port Destination IP Address amp Destination Subnet Mask Destination Port D
2. Remote Management To access the Remote Management window click the Remote Management button in the Advanced directory The Router allows remote Web and Telnet management in the top section of the window Tick the Enable Remote Management check box enter an This section allows you to enable disable remote access to the router from the Internet Remote Access Control IP address of the remote system used for management enter optional allows you to configure access via specific services Most users will not need to change any of these settings identifying information in the Details field if desired and click the Add Apply button Once the IP address appears in the bottom half of this REMOTE WEB AND TELNET MANAGEMENT section click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take Enable Remote Man ment effect A Use the Access Control section in the middle of the window to restrict a o L service from being accessed via the WAN interface Click the Apply ae Settings button and then click the Reboot button on the left panel to let Add Apol your changes take effect Apply ACCESS CONTROL k Enabled Enabled x Enabled Enabled ICMP Ping Enabled Enabled 55H k Enabled Enabled Telnet k Enabled Enabled TFTP k Enabled Enabled SNMF k Enabled Enabled Apply Settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 3 Configuration Maintenance The Maintenance director
3. and click on the Properties Step 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Click on the Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as ra your network or the LAN IP address on your router You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 1 1 make your IP address 192 168 1 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network a joa Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 1 1 ica iii IP address Subnet mask set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 1 1 The Secondary ed iowa DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Step 5 Use the following DNS server addresses Click on the OK twice to save your settings ee R y92 Alternate DNS server Advanced D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 58 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ADSL Standards Data Transfer Rate e ANSI T1 413 Issue 2 e ITU G 992 1 G dmt Annex B e ITU G992 2 Glite Annex B e ITU G994 1 Ghs ADSL2 Standards e ITU G992 3 G dmt bis Annex B ADSL2 Standards e ITU G992 5 Annex B Protocols e IEEE 802 1d Spanning Tree TCP UDP ARP RARP ICMP RFC1058 RIP v1 RFC12
4. your particular ISP s connection When you are finished click Apply sillin Settings and then click the Reboot button to let your new settings take A E A S a effect mechanism to prioritize these entre packets D Link recommends that you do not disabled Auto Detection Auto Detection F Selecting Application in the Classify drop down menu will display the following window a IP QOS OPTIONAL With Auto Detection disabled you can manually set QoS to be off Disable or set percentage weight for applications max 100 unlimited kbps Classi Range 0 7 E le 07 o Note Click the Reboot button to restart the device and let your new settings take effect Apply Settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 33 Section 3 Configuration Application On this window you can select the mechanism by which the four priority queues are emptied by assigning a Weight in percentage terms to each priority queue and then selecting the associated Application Type Tick the Enable check box for each queue configured Some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the optimum results with your particular ISP s connection When you are finished click Apply Settings and then click the Reboot button to let your new settings take effect Selecting User Define in the Classify drop down menu will display the following window Quality of Service Setup can be used to improve data flow for different applic
5. Multicast Streams IGMP RIP SETTING RIP is an Internet protocol you can set up to share routing table information with other routing devices on your LAN at your ISP s location or on remote networks connected to your network via the ADSL line Disab Protocol RIPv2 Operation ADD STATIC ROUTE IP Routes are used to define gateways and hops used to route data traffic Most users will not need to use this feature as the previous gateway and LAN IP settings on your host computers should be sufficient Destination Gateway Add Apply ACTIVE STATIC ROUTE Note Click the Reboot button to restart the device and let your new settings take effect Apply Settings Section 3 Configuration SNMP Setup To access the SNMP Setup window click the SNMP Setup button in the Advanced directory Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard for internetwork and intranetwork management Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP allows a management application to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in this device Tick the SNMP Agent check box and configure the parameters for SNMP on this window and then click the Apply Settings button Click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect ev Sells SNMP Agent Read Community Set Community System Name System Location System Contact Trap Manager IP D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 43 Section 3 Configuration
6. Mux e Static IP Address Bridged IP LLC 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC 1483 Routed IP VC Mux e Bridge Mode 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Modulation Type ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for their service The default DSL modulation Autosense used for the Router automatically detects all types of ADSL ADSL2 and ADSL2 modulation Security Protocol This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to their network Your Router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 9 Section 2 Installation 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 computer If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface VCI Most users will not be required to change this setting The Virtual Channel Identifier VCI used in conjunction with the VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service pro
7. Server Settings Optional section and click the Apply Settings button Choosing this option will gray out most of the setting options on this window and require that workstations on the local network be configured manually or use another DHCP server to obtain IP settings If you configure IP settings manually make sure to use IP addresses in the subnet of the Router You will need to use the Router s IP address as the Default Gateway for the workstation in order to provide Internet access Add Static DHCP To add a static DHCP entry to the Static DHCP List tick the Enable check box in the Add Static DHCP Optional section type in an IP Address either click the Copy Your PC s MAC Address button or manually enter a MAC Address enter a Computer Name if desired and click the Save button Click Clear to reset the values in this section To delete an entry from the Static DHCP List tick the corresponding check box and then click the Remove Selected button To modify a Static DHCP List entry click the corresponding Edit hyperlink and then enter the information in the appropriate fields in the Add Static DHCP Optional section D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration Time and Date To access the Time and Date window click the Time and Date button in the Setup directory The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including NTP To configure system time on the Router select the method
8. any of the settings here to get your network up and running ROUTER SETTINGS Use this section to configure the local network settings of your router The IP Address that is configured here is the IP Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the IP Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again Router IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP SERVER SETTINGS OPTIONAL Use this section to configure the built in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 DHCP Lease Time 24 hours ADD STATIC DHCP OPTIONAL Enable _ Computer Name lt lt Computer Name Y IP Address MAC Address Copy Your PC s MAC Address STATIC DHCP LIST State Computer Name MAC Address IP Address Remove Edit Enabled COMPUTER 1 00 11 22 33 44 55 192 168 1 253 Fi Edit Remove Selected NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS 1 Computer Name MAC Address IP Address Expire Time Reserve admin OOnxyxw4d O0 50 ba da 01 23 192 168 1 2 23 hours 45 minutes 18 seconds Reserve Apply Settings Section 3 Configuration You may also configure DNS settings when using the Router in DHCP mode Advanced gt DNS Setup When Obtain DNS server address automatically is clicked und
9. computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Enable DMZ IP Address lt lt Computer Name Apply Settings Section 3 Configuration that service Examples include attempts to flood a network thereby preventing legitimate network traffic attempts to disrupt connections between two machines thereby preventing access to a service attempts to prevent a particular individual from accessing a service or attempts to disrupt service to a specific system or person Port scan protection is designed to block attempts to discover vulnerable ports or services that might be exploited in an attack from the WAN When you have selected the desired Firewall settings by ticking the corresponding check boxes for the various types of protection offered on this window click Apply Settings Click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect Advanced ADSL To access the Advanced ADSL window click the Advanced ADSL button in the Advanced directory This window allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols For most ADSL accounts the default settin gs Autosense will work This The Advanced ADSL settings allow you to choose which ADSL modulation settings your modem router will configuration works with all ADSL implementations If you have been support given instructions to change the Modulation method used select t
10. disabled by other software such as virus protection or web user security packages that may be running on your computer Ethernet Port NIC Adapter Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed Likewise most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment If your computer does not have an Ethernet port you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router If you must install an adapter follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter Additional Software It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge For a bridged connection the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device not in the Router itself If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router In this case it is not necessary to install software on your computer It may however be necessary to change some settings in th
11. provided by your I5P Reboot the device 7 i Cancel The DSL Router has been configured and is rebooting Please wait If necessary reconfigure your PC s IP address to match your new configuration after reboot finishes Windows Internet Explorer 20 Section 3 Configuration ADSL Setup To access the ADSL Setup window simply login to the Router or click either ADSL Setup in the Setup directory or Setup on the tool bar at the top of the Web manager window Tick the Manual Setup check box located next to the Setup Wizard button to display the following window To configure the Router s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard you can access the windows used to configure ADSL setup LAN Setup Time and Date and Parental Control settings directly from the Setup directory cu PAVEZ eS N p f you are configuring this device for the first time we recommend th u click the izar an First time users are To access the ADSL Setup windows for Manual ADSL Connection Setup iim po enanos yo vish to modiy ocrigu ADSL otomana Set Morua aa for PPPoE PPPoA Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address and Bridge ee you lb guided ep by x Parental Contro step through the process Mode click on the ADSL Setup link button on the left side of the first sic lua Setup of sating up your ADSL window that appears when you successfully access the web manager a MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP a Please select the app
12. reset button Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings The device settings will be restored to the factory default IP address 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the default management Username is admin and the default Password is admin D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Network Connections Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port RJ 11 receptacle on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the RJ 11 wall socket If you are using a low pass filter device follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider The ADSL connection represents the WAN interface the connection to the Internet It is the physical link to the service provider s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet Connect Router to Ethernet The Router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 10BASE TX Ethernet port on the rear panel Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps only When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than 10Mbps be sure that the device has auto negotiation NWay enabled for the connecting
13. tae aes saa e to le lod 41 ADAN CODA ii On Tw Oe Rear ld 42 IA A A TNE Re AE Ra RTT Cannon Cotes nT NEE Cae CaCI Nor 43 REMOTE MANAGEMENT ies es eel ete e da 44 MATNTENAN Chis ass 45 PASSWORD talco 45 SAVE RESTORE SETTIN E e E bae 46 FER MIWARE UPDATE daa 47 DIACGNOSTTO a cl a a e aire de T 48 AA A E O tous Ao aolaw stad os A E E aes 49 STATUS das 50 DEVICE ANO e a ie oo 50 CONNECTED CLIENTS ct a tl a ee et 51 A A E II A A A ee 52 BRUT UNG A A A an EN 53 HELPS nan rol ini 54 TROUBLESHOOTING uote 55 NETWORKING BA SIGS lt a selssskeccacloessscdsadiiachscsicdenanlichnce 57 CHECK OUR IP ADDRESS E N E E E E EO 57 STATICALLY ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS ccccesceccecceccsceccecceccscesceccescecescescesceseecascescuses 58 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22 ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 59 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DSL 2543B ADSL Router Power Adapter CD ROM with User Manual One twisted pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection One straight through Ethernet cable One Quick Installation Guide Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DSL 2543B will cause damage and void the warranty for this product System Requirements e ADSL Internet service e Computer with e 200MHz Processor 64MB Memory CD ROM Drive Ethernet Adapter with TCP IP Protocol Installed Internet Explorer v6 or later FireFox v1 5 or Safari 1 3 or abo
14. type cmd and click on the OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot e g hotel coffee shop airport please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual cr C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2600 lt C Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix dlink ae E ee ee e 2 255 255 255 gt 16 5 7 1 C Documents and Settings 57 Appendix B Networking Basics 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 gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click on the My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP
15. window click the Routing Info button in the Status directory This window is used to direct forwarding by matching destination addresses to the network paths used to reach them Routing table is used to direct forwarding by matching destination addresses to the network paths used to Click the Refresh button to refresh the Routing Table information reach them ROUTING TABLE LISTS Destination Gateway Subnet Mask Flags Metric Ref Use Interface 192 168 1 0 0 0 0 0 2595 295 295 0 U 0 0 O bro D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 53 Section 3 Configuration Help To access the Help window click the Help directory psi 2508 ff SETUP ADVANCED MAINT ENAN CE STATUS HELP Maintenance LAN Setup Time enc Date Parental Control ADVANCED HELP Port Forwarding Application Rules Firewall amp DMZ Advanced ADSL Acvencec LAN SNMP Setup Remote Mansoement 6060000000000 Ol un 4 MAINTENANCE HELP e Password e Sawe Restore Settinas o Firmware Upcate e Disanostics System Log BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 54 Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that might occur during the installation and operation of the DSL 2543B Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your c
16. 13 SNMP v1 v2c RFC1334 PAP RFC1389 RIP v2 RFC1577 Classical IP over ATM D Link DSL 2543B User Manual RFC1483 2684 Multiprotoco Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 AAL5 RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol RFC1994 CHAP RFC2131 DHCP Client DHCP Server RFC2364 PPP over ATM RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet e Gdmt full rate downstream up to 8 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps e Glite ADSL downstream up to 1 5 Mbps upstream up to 512 Kbps e Gdmt bis full rate downstream up to 12 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps e ADSL full rate downstream up to 24 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps Media Interface e ADSL interface RJ 11 connector for connection to 24 26 AWG twisted pair telephone line e LAN interface four RJ 45 ports for 10 100BASE T Ethernet connection 99
17. 6345 started BusyBox v1 00 2007 09 07 05 59 0000 user kernel BCM63XxX_USB USB device not detected user kernel ethO Link UP syslog Apply Settings Section 3 Configuration Status Use the various read only windows to view system information and monitor performance Device Info To access the Device Info window click the Device Info button in the Status directory Use this window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address psi 25438 SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE starus aa The Device Status page allows you to check the status of your Internet connection and LAN This page shows displays Connected Clients pag y y a summary overview of your router status Statistics induding device software E PR amou version summary of your Routing Info GERERAL Internet configuration Time Jan 01 2000 19 07 48 IL Firmware Version EU_1 00 Logout D INTERNET STATUS Cable Status ADSL Link Down English ADSL Status Disconnected Connection Up Time 0 hours 0 minutes O seconds Downstream Line Rate Kbps Upstream Line Rate Kbps Connection Type PPPoELLC IP Address N A Subnet Mask N A Default Gateway N A Preferred DNS Server N A Alternate DNS Server N A MAC Address 00 12 45 36 78 78 IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B U
18. Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London Enable Daylight Saving AUTOMATIC TIME CONFIGURATION Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers First NTP Time Server ntpl dink com Second NTP Time Server SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Note Click the Reboot button to restart the device and let your new settings take effect Apply Settings Section 3 Configuration Parental Control To access the Parental Control window click the Parental Control button in the Setup directory Use this window to deny access to specified websites and to set Internet access ti me pe ri od 5 Parental Control provides two useful tools for restricting Internet access Block Websites Scheduling allows you to quickly create a list of all web sites that you wish to stop users from accessing and the times you want the restriction to take place Internet Access Time Restrictions allows you to control when the dient or PCs URL or Uniform Resource Locator is a specially formatted text string that ad eee uniquely defines an Internet website This window will allow users to block computers on the LAN from accessing certain URLs This may be BLOCKED WEBSITES SCHEDULING accomplished by simply entering the URL to be blocked in the Website Website sd field Day s AllWeek Select Day s F A EP sun E mon E Tue Ll wed El Thu eri Dl sat To configure this window for URL blocking enter the website s address into the Website fi
19. P on your LAN the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router The IP addresses available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Router See the next section for information on DHCP setup To change the LAN Router IP Address or Subnet Mask type in the desired values in the Router Settings section and click the Apply Settings button Your web browser should automatically be redirected to the new IP address You will be asked to login again to the Router s web manager The DHCP server is enabled 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 the Router though the Ethernet port When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it Keep in mind that if you change the IP address of the Router the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN will also be changed The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses There are two options for DHCP service e You can use the Router as a DHCP server for your LAN e You can disable DHCP service and manually configure IP settings for workstations D Link DSL 2543B User Manual This section allows you to configure the local network settings of your router Please note that this section is optional and you should not need to change
20. PoA Internet connection Please enter the appropriate information below as provided by your ISP Please enter the information exactly as shown taking note of upper and lower cases Click Next to continue VPI va Connection Type PPPoELLC You have selected Dynamic IP Internet connection Please enter the appropriate information below as provided by your ISP Some ISPs require that you done your PC MAC address to the DSL router simply Click on the button provided Click Next to continue Section 3 Configuration QUICK SETUP STATIC IP CONFIGURATION Enter values for VPI VCI IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP You have selected Static IP Internet connection Please enter the appropriate information below as provided by address Preferred DNS Server IP address and Alternate DNS Server IP your ISP Click Mext to continue co address as instructed by your ISP The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC ee 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC and 1483 Routed IP VC Mux Connection Type Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard window Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server po QUICK SETUP BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI numbers type in the correct Enter the bridge inf
21. RATION Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Upload Settings Restore To Factory Default Settings Restore Device 46 Section 3 Configuration Firmware Update To access the Firmware Update window click the Firmware Update button in the Maintenance directory Use this 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 save the configuration settings with the Save Restore Settings window described on the previous page To upgrade firmware type in the name and path of the file or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Update Firmware button to begin copying the file The file will load and restart the Router automatically To save your current configuration file to your computer click the Backup Now button A File Download dialog box will open Click the Save button and then designate the location for the configuration file in the Save As window that immediately opens The default location is your desktop a Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings Be sure to backup the Router s configuration Note settings before upgrading the firmware D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Note Please do not update the firmware on this router unless instructed to do so by D Link technical support or your ISP FIRMWARE INFORMATION Curre
22. USER MANUAL DSL 2543B VERSION 1 0 gt BROADBAND Table of Contents Table of Contents TFABLE OE CONTENTS cicin a a aa a e aaee 2 PACTAT CONTENTS a a a a a a a a OA 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS td lada 3 PATO A A Wi em 4 HARDWARE OV IR VE a ataca 5 CONC O STE ex aaa Ges ee Re ace cn tem BAA cae 5 O IT 6 TINS AEA TOON lt a ssa eeceesaucvenedeceesaeacarccd E 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN tia datada 7 TINS TAL DATION NOTES a a de ed be adn 7 DEVICE INSTALLATION r aa e E bideiids 11 Poweron EQU a a a a a a a a a 12 FAOS RESC BUON ctaoubuctbocatan a a IO eaeuneiak 12 Network Connections encora a a e E een 13 SETUP onena ana a an 14 Web based Configuration UIT 14 CUEROS E PUR a 15 ADS e o EE Mba diosa di A a A I ee Gh GL I E ENE T E E A A E VE E AE EEEE E E EEA T 22 DIRECTA ES cSt llei id 23 NS ea th a ear ct Ene a aac stl lee te toy N 24 BLEMOJ pa aho 25 CAN SEIP aaa neem aan a ne O Te OO E TR ROE aE DE 26 Ose the Router Jor DIERAN a eae 27 Disable the DHCP Server e ade de a 0 2I ATM O O A e e o 27 EIME AND DAP Zo a e en gee E e ae eee 28 ARE NAT CONTRO D gece atte sais A ene ec a aa see een ea 29 ADVANCED ari 30 PORT FORWARDING 0 li 30 APPLICATION RULES Sian 31 COS SEUA dada 32 D Link DSL 2543B User Manual O a e a a e ET a a A o 33 AP tl a ld pie a 34 ES MN ta tea pa lo pta e id 35 OUTBOUND AO datada 36 INBO UNDER ai 37 AAA A A Renn Cent mn CTI tes 38 EI A104 10 E D h VAE E e a een Cn Cran mn eee Cn OT 40 PV AN DS Wei
23. ameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband user Altern atively you May also disable the DNS relay and configu re Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DDNS service provider your friends can enter your host name to connect to your game server no matter what your IP address is hosts on your LAN to use DNS servers directly Most users who are using the Router for DHCP service on the LAN and are using DNS servers on the ISP s network will leave DNS relay enabled either auto discovery or DNS SERVER CONFIGURATION user configured Obtain DNS server address automatically If you have not been given specific DNS server IP addresses or if the Router is not pre configured with DNS server information select the Obtain DNS server address automatically option Auto discovery DNS instructs the Router to automatically obtain the DNS IP address from the ISP through DHCP If your WAN connection uses a Static IP address auto discovery for DNS cannot be used DDNS CONFIGURATION O Use the following DNS server addresses If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP click the Use the Enable Dynamic DNS following DNS server addresses radio button and enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternative DNS Server When you have configured the DNS settings oe as desired click the Apply Settings button and then click the R
24. ating the filter rule Destination Subnet Mask The Source Port is the TCP UDP port on either the Source Port LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule Destination Port Where the Destination IP address and subnet mask resides also depends on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule Destination IP Address amp Destination Subnet Mask ACTIVE INBOUND IP FILTER The Destination Port is the TCP UDP port on either Destination Port the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring a A Psp AS Pep es SS ee an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 3 Configuration DNS Setup To access the DNS Setup window click the DNS Setup button in the Advanced directory The Router can be configured to relay DNS settings from your ISP or another available service to workstations on your LAN When using DNS Domain Name Server DNS is a server that translates URL domain names to the corresponding IP address relay the Router will accept DNS req uests from hosts on the LAN and Most users will not need to change the DNS servers from default unless instructed by your ISP forward them to the ISP s or alternative DNS servers DNS relay can use auto discove ry or the DNS IP address can be manual ly entered by the The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryourn
25. ations by prioritising the network traffic based on selected criteria AUTO QOS This mechanism will detect real time streaming automatically e g VoIP gaming etc and using strict priority mechanism to prioritize these entire packets D Link recommends that you do not disabled Auto Detection Auto Detection IP QOS OPTIONAL With Auto Detection disabled you can manually set QoS to be off Disable or set percentage weight for applications max 100 Classify Applicaton Enable Weight Application Type o oa os a RTF Voice Data Port RTF Video Data Port D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 34 Section 3 Configuration User Define On this window you can assign a Weight on a percentage basis to each of the four priority queues In addition you can specify the number of aan E E bytes frame beginning a a given packe Ps IP header to set a poin ter a ets to improve data flow for different applications by prioritising the network From this pointer you can then specify a Value in hexadecimal and a Mask in hexadecimal for the Router to match when examining packets crossing the specified priority queue It is recommended that you not enter MMS a QoS scheme of this type unless you fully understand Offsets pointers ig ig eee ager pina ie ope masks and IP headers or you are instructed to do so by your ISP When ee a an you are finished click Apply Settings and then click the Reboot button to Auto Detection
26. available connection tick the Enable UPnP check box select the connection or connections on which you will enable UPnP listed under Available Connections and click the Apply Settings button Click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect When Enable Multicast Streams IGMP is ticked Multicast packets are allowed to pass in both directions on the WAN interface Most users will want to leave this on The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices on your local network or remote LAN The Operation setting refers to the RIP request Select Active to allow RIP requests from other devices Select Passive to instruct the Router to make RIP requests for routing tables from other devices To enable RIP select Enabled from the RIP pull down menu select the Protocol RIPv1 RIPv2 or RIP Both and Operation Active or Passive and click Apply Settings To define a gateway and hop to route data traffic complete the fields in the Add Static Route section and click Apply Settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual These options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings We do not recommend changing these settings from factory default Changing these settings may affect the behaviour of your network UPNP SETTINGS Universal Plug and Play UPnP supports peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices Enable UPnP MULTICAST STREAMS Enable
27. click the Port Forwarding button in the Advanced directory Port Forwarding is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services Click the Pre defined rule radio button to select an existing rule or click Custom rule to set up a rule as follows Enter a rule name in the Custom rule filed enter an IP address in the Private IP field select a Protocol Type from the drop down menu enter a range of ports in the Public Start Port and Public End Port fields and then click the Add Apply Settings button to see the customized rule in the ACTIVE PORT FORWARDING RULES table Finally click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect D Link DSL 2543B User Manual DSL 2543B II SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Setup Outbound Filter Inbound Filter DNS Setup Firewall amp DMZ Advanced ADSL Advanced LAN SNMP Setup Remote Management Logout BROADBAND This is the ability to open ports in your Router and re direct data through those ports to a single PC on your network PORT FORWARDING RULES CONFIGURATION Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 O Pre defined rule Application Name Custom rule i Private IP i Add Apply ACTIVE PORT FORWARDING RULES Rule Name Private IP Protocol Ty lt lt Computer Name ii ae Public End Port Remove Helpful Hints The device can be configured as a virtua
28. ct Firmware Version 3 10 Current Firmware Date Sep 07 2007 FIRMWARE UPDATE Note Some firmware updates reset the configuration options to factory defaults Before performing an update be sure to save the current configuration from the Maintenance Sawe Restore Settings screen Backup Now To update the firmware your PC must have a wired connection to the router Enter the name of the firmware update file and cick on the Upload button Update Firmware 47 Section 3 Configuration Diagnostics To access the Diagnostic window click the Diagnostics button in the Maintenance directory This window is used to test connectivity of the Router A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP Your router is capable of testing your DSL connection The individual tests are listed below addresses The diagnostics feature executes a series of tests of your system software and hardware connections Use this window when SYSTEM CHECK working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems Test your Ethernet 1 4 Connection Test ADSL Synchronization INTERNET CONNECTIVITY CHECK Test PPP server session Test authentication Test the assigned IP address Ping ISP Default Gateway Ping Preferred DNS server D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 48 Section 3 Configuration System Log To access the System Log window click the System Log button in the Maintenance directory The sys
29. d directory The Inbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to allow incoming IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one condition on this window All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect By default all incoming IP traffic from the By default all incoming IP traffic from the Internet is blocked when the firewall is enabled Internet is blocked when the firewall is enabled Note This section only applies when the Firewall is enabled The Inbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to allow incoming IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one condition below All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take Click the Add Apply button and then click the Reboot button on the left effect panel to let your changes take effect Filters Parameter Description ADD INBOUND IP FILTER Name Enter a name for the new filter Select the transport protocol TCP UDP ICMP TCP ENOLOCA UD or Any that will be used for the filter rule Protocol For an Outbound Filter this is the IP address or IP ES addresses and their associated subnets on your LAN Source Subnet Mask Source IP Address amp Source for which you are creating the filter rule For an Subnet Mask Inbound Filter this is the IP address or IP addresses Source Port port or port port and their associated subnets for which you are A A cre
30. ded by your Internet Service Provider ISP Username Password i Service Name Connection Type PPPoE LLE l w MTU 14 00 Idle Time Out 22 Section 3 Configuration Dynamic IP Address A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP s network The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address To configure a Dynamic IP Address WAN connection follow these steps 1 Choose the Connection Type from the drop down menu This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If you have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 2 Some ISPs record the unique MAC Address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network This can prevent the Router which has a different MAC address from being allowed access to the ISPs network and the Internet To clone the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter click the Copy Your PC s MAC Address button 3 If you are instruc
31. e device including account information used to identify and verify the connection All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address For bridged connections the global IP settings must reside in a TCP IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge such as a PC a server a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways Your network service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation 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 Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account Password This is the Password used in conjunction with the Username above to log on to your ADSL service provider s network This is used to verify the identity of your account WAN Setting Connection Type These settings describe the method your ADSL service provider uses to transport data between the Internet and your computer Most users will use the default settings You may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and Connection Type configurations Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis e PPPoE PPoA PPPoE LLC PPPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC Mux e Dynamic IP Address 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC
32. eboot Username button on the left panel to let your changes take effect Server Address Password The Router supports DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet This is Apply Settings enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname dyndns org Many ISPs assign public IP addresses D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 38 Verify Password Section 3 Configuration using DHCP this can make it difficult to locate a specific host on the LAN using standard DNS If for example you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers Tick the Enable Dynamic DNS check box enter the required DDNS information click the Apply Settings button and then click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect to set this information in the Router D Link DSL 2543B User Manual TEA DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to engaging it on the Router This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server 39 Section 3 Configuration Fir
33. eld use the radio buttons to click the desired Day s pin 5 A ee either All Week or Select Day s in which case you must tick the l AAA checkboxes for the desired individual days of the week select the EndTime ourminute 2 hour tme desired Start Time and End Time or tick the All Day 24 hrs checkbox and then click the Block Website button Configured URL blocking entries are displayed in the table in the middle of the window To remove a Blocked URL entry in the table tick the Remove check box and then click the Remove Selected button To modify a table entry click the corresponding Edit hyperlink make the desired changes and then click Remove Selected the Block Website button Block Website Schedule Rule Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SunTime 00 00 23 59 INTERNET ACCESS TIME RESTRICTIONS This window also enables you to determine when Internet access is granted by using the settings in the Internet Access Time Restrictions E a ee E S ee ER section of this window Configure Time and days of the week and then use O O the drop down menu to toggle the Allow Deny setting for each time period aja Clicking the Apply Settings button will allow your setting to take effect d a Apply Settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 29 Section 3 Configuration Advanced This chapter include the more advanced features used for network management and security Port Forwarding To access the Port Forwarding window
34. elect an application Custom application O You can configure the port settings on this window by clicking the Select Trigger Port Trigger Port Trigger Open Port OpenPort Open Start End Protocol Start n Protocol an application radio button and then using the drop down menu to choose an existing application or by clicking the Custom application radio button and entering your own Application Rule in the field provided Click Apply Settings when you are finished with the port setting configuration The new Application Rule will appear in the Active Application Rules table at the bottom of the window TCP Ci a AOL alla AOL DLL i ri 4 4 4 4 mr gr a an v i i i i mr mr _ Apply Settings ACTIVE APPLICATION RULES Application Trigger Open Name Protocol Port Range Protocol Port Range Remove Edit Start End Start End D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 31 Section 3 Configuration QoS Setup To access the QoS Setup window click the QoS Setup button in the Advanced directory QoS or Quality of Service allows your Router to help prioritize the data packet flow in your Router and network This is very important for time sensitive applications such as VoIP where it may help prevent dropped calls Large amounts of non critical data can be scaled so as not to affect these prioritized sensitive real time programs The Router allows you to either tick the Aut
35. en provided specific information for this setting leave the default setting 2 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account 3 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click the Apply Settings button This will save the settings and reboot the Router to let your changes take effect 4 Upon restarting the Router should automatically establish the WAN connection If it does not click the Connect button at the bottom of this window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Please select the appropriate option to connect to your ISP PPPoE PPPoA Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE PPPoA For most DSL users O Dynamic 1P Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments a Bridge Mode Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Mode BRIDGE MODE Connection Type 14835rdoed PCM 20 Section 3 Configuration LAN Setup To access the LAN Setup window click the LAN Setup button in the Setup directory 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 Router is the base address used for DHCP In order to use the Router for DHC
36. er DNS Server Configuration on the DNS Setup window the Router will automatically relay DNS settings to properly configured DHCP clients To manually enter DNS IP addresses click the Use the following DNS server addresses radio button and type in a Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server in the fields provided The manually configured DNS settings will be supplied to clients that are configured to request them from the Router Follow the instructions below according to which of the above DHCP options you want to use When you have configured DHCP as you want click the Apply Settings button to commit the new settings Use the Router for DHCP To use the built in DHCP server tick the Enable DHCP Server check box in the DHCP Server Settings Optional section if it is not already selected The IP address pool settings can be adjusted The DHCP IP Address Range starts with the lowest available IP address default 192 168 1 2 If you change the IP address of the Router this will change automatically to be 1 more that the IP address of the Router The DHCP IP Address Range ends with the highest IP address number in the pool Type in the DHCP Lease Time in the entry field provided This is the amount of time in hours that a workstation is allowed to reserve an IP address in the pool if the workstation is disconnected from the network or powered off Disable the DHCP Server To disable DHCP deselect the Enable DHCP Server check box in the DHCP
37. escription Enter a name for the new filter Select the transport protocol TCP UDP ICMP TCP UD or Any that will be used for the filter rule For an Outbound Filter this is the IP address or IP addresses and their associated subnets on your LAN for which you are creating the filter rule For an Inbound Filter this is the IP address or IP addresses and their associated subnets for which you are creating the filter rule The Source Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule Where the Destination IP address and subnet mask resides also depends on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule The Destination Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule D Link DSL 2543B User Manual at least one condition below All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect ADD OUTBOUND IP FILTER Protocol Source IP Address Source Subnet Mask Source Port port or port port Destination IP Address Destination Subnet Mask Destination Port ACTIVE OUTBOUND IP FILTER Src Addr Mask s TCP UDP Add Apply Desc A aie neck Desc Port Remove 36 Section 3 Configuration Inbound Filter To access the Inbound Filter window click the Inbound Filter button in the Advance
38. ewall 8 DMZ To access the Firewall 8 DMZ window click the Firewall 8 DMZ button in the Advanced directory Firewalls may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games For these applications a firewall bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address The DMZ IP address is a visible address and does not benefit from the full protection of the firewall function Therefore it is advisable that other security precautions be enabled to protect the other computers and devices on the LAN It may be wise to use isolate the device with the DMZ IP address from the rest of the LAN If you want to use video conferencing for example and still use a firewall you can use the DMZ IP address function In this case you must have a PC or server through which video conferencing will take place The IP address of this PC or server will then be the DMZ IP address You can designate the server s IP address as the DMZ by going to the DMZ Settings section and typing in the IP address in the IP Address field provided and then enabling its status by ticking the Enable DMZ checkbox clicking Apply Settings and then clicking the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect For the system that uses the DMZ IP address you may want to manually assign an IP address to it and adjust your DHCP server addresses so that the DMZ IP address is not included in the DHCP server range This way you a
39. eway IP address used for the WAN connection To configure a Static IP Address WAN connection follow these steps 1 Change the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway as instructed by your ISP These are the global IP settings for the WAN interface This is the visible IP address of your account Your ISP should have provided these IP settings to you If your ISP also asks you to change DNS server IP addresses enter the Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server information manually Choose the Connection Type from the drop down menu This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC and 1483 Routed IP VC Mux If you have not been provided specific information for this setting leave the default setting If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click the Apply Settings button This will save the settings and reboot the Router to let your changes take effect Upon restarting the Router should automatically establish the WAN connection If it does not click the Connect button at the bottom of this window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Please select the appropriate option to connect to your ISP PPPoE PPPoA Choo
40. he K Cee desired opti on from the Modulation Typ edr Op down menu and click the We do not recommend that you change these settings unless directed to do so by your ISP Apply Settings button Click the Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect ADVANCED ADSL SETTINGS Leave the Capability setting at the bottom of the window unchanged unless otherwise instructed by your ISP Both Bitswap Enable and Seemless Rate Adaption SRA Enable deal with tests that determine the gt Capabilty line condition between your Router and the ISP s Central office Bitswap Enable C SRA Enable Apply Settings D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 41 Section 3 Configuration Advanced LAN To access the Advanced LAN window click the Advanced LAN button in the Advanced directory UPnP supports zero configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices When enabled it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network obtain an IP address convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices DHCP and DNS service can also be used if available on the network UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network UPnP is a protocol supported by diverse networking media including Ethernet Firewire phone line and power line networking To enable UPnP for any
41. ic IP address is configured and LAN PPP negotiation has been successfully completed If the A solid green light indicates a valid link on indicator blinks green this means the Router is active If the startup This light will blink when there is activity Router power is off this remains dark A solid red light indicates currently passing through the Ethernet port there is no DHCP response no PPPoE response PPPoE authentication has failed and or there is no IP D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 2 Installation 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 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 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 required For others various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information This way you have a hard copy of all the information needed to set
42. ing in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect Some users may have to adjust the Connection Type from the drop down menu at the bottom of this Setup Wizard window The available connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC PPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard window QUICK SETUP DYNAMIC IP CONFIGURATION If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI numbers type in the correct setting in the available entry fields The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IPLLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux You may want to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network This can prevent the Router which has a different MAC address from being allowed access to the ISPs network and the Internet To clone the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter click the Copy Your PC s MAC Address button This will copy the information to a file used by the Router to present to the ISP s server used for DHCP Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual You have selected PPPoE PP
43. interface program for convenient management access and easy set up Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections ADSL Port Use the ADSL cable to connect Reset Button To manually reset depress to the your telephone line RJ 11 port button with the power on for at least seven seconds Ethernet Ports Power Button Power Insert Use the Ethernet ports to Push in to power on the Router Use the adapter shipped with the connect the Router to a computer Push again to power off the Router to connect to power or an Ethernet LAN Router source D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power DSL A steady green light indicates the unit is powered on A steady green light indicates a valid When the device is powered off this remains dark Lights ADSL connection This will light after steady green during power on self test POST Once the the ADSL negotiation process has connection status has been settled the light will blink been settled A blinking green light green If the indicator lights steady green after the POST indicates that ADLS is attempting to the system has failed and the device should be rebooted sync ADSL Router U S AP DSL 2543B eee cS lt A eet A solid green light indicates the WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP and DSL is up or a stat
44. l server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN network Depending on the requested service TCP UDP port number the device redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network 30 Section 3 Configuration Application Rules To access the Application Rules window click the Application Rules button in the Advanced directory Some applications require that the remote parties open specific ports in the Router s firewall for access Port Trigger dynamically opens the Open Some applications require that the remote parties open specific ports in the Router s firewall For access Port Ports in the firewall when an application on the LAN initiates a TCP UDP o ano Anal ale pana connection to a remote party using Trigger Ports The Router allows the side to establish new connections back to the application on the LON side using the Open Ports remote party form the WAN side to establish new connections back to the a application on the LAN side using the Open Ports REE by selecting an existing application or creating your own Custom application and Applications such as games video conferencing and other remote APPLICATION RULES CONFIGURATION access applications require that specific ports in the Router s firewall be Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 opened for access by applications S
45. municate with the Router through its management interface which is HTML based and can be accessed using a web browser The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the Router The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client AAA Windows Internet Explorer To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 1 1 gt JE E http 1192 168 1 1 ww E DSL 2543B Type admin for the User Name and admin in the Password field If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance Log in to the router Username admin Password ese BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 3 Configuration Quick 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 QUICK SETUP Click the Setup Wizard link in the middle of the top of the window of the Router s opening page to launch a series of setup windows DSL 2543B II SETUP ADVANCED MAINT EN AN CE STATUS HELP Alternatively you can tick the Manual Setup check box and click the Hel
46. nd LAN indicators should be on as well D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 55 Appendix A Troubleshooting e Please ensure that the settings in the Web based configuration manager e g ISP username and password are the same as the settings that have been provided by your ISP 4 Why can t I get an Internet connection For ADSL ISP users please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled connected by your ISP and that your ISP username and password are correct 5 What can I do if my Router can t be detected by running the installation CD Ensure the Router is powered on Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends and all LEDs work correctly Ensure only one network interface card on your PC is activated Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Security Center to disable the firewall Note There is a potential security issue if the firewall is disabled on your PC Please remember to turn it back on once you have finished the whole installation procedure This will enable you to be able to surf the Internet without any problem D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 56 Appendix B Networking Basics 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 please follow the steps below Click on Start gt Run In the run box
47. o Detection check box to automatically detect real time streaming to prioritize entire packets default or to manually configure IP QoS based on ToS Application and User Define classifications D Link recommends you leave Auto Detection enabled Selecting ToS in the Classify drop down menu will display the following window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Quality of Service Setup can be used to improve data flow for different applications by prioritising the network traffic based on selected criteria AUTO QOS This mechanism will detect real time streaming automatically e g VoIP gaming etc and using strict priority mechanism to prioritize these entire packets D Link recommends that you do not disabled Auto Detection Auto Detection IP QOS OPTIONAL Note Click the Reboot button to restart the device and let your new settings take effect Apply Settings 32 Section 3 Configuration Tos From this window you can use the Bandwidth drop down menu to select the desired value of bandwidth in kbps that will be divided up among the TA re E PA f f Quality of Service Setup can be used to improve data flow for different applications by prioritising the network four priority queues Input a Weight in percentage and a Range from O to traffic based on selected criteria Tick the Enable check box for each queue configured Some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the optimum results with
48. omputer will look similar to the following examples 1 How do I configure my DSL 2543B Router without the CD ROM Connect your PC to the Router using an Ethernet cable Open a web browser and enter the address http 192 168 1 1 The default username is admin and the default password is admin If you have changed the password and cannot remember it you will need to reset the Router to the factory default setting see question 2 which will set the password back to admin Note Please refer to the next section Networking Basics to check your PC s IP configuration if you can t see the login windows 2 How do reset my Router to the factory default settings e Ensure the Router is powered on e Press and hold the reset button on the back of the device for approximately 5 to 8 seconds e This process should take around 1 to 2 minutes Note Resetting the Router to the factory default settings will erase the current configuration settings To reconfigure your settings login to the Router as outlined in question 1 then run the Quick Setup wizard 3 What can do if my Router is not working correctly There are a few quick steps you can take to try and resolve any issues e Follow the directions in Question 2 to reset the Router e Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends e Check the LEDs on the front of the Router The Power indicator should be on the Status indicator should flash and the DSL a
49. onfiguration settings and reboot the system QUICK SETUP CHANGE YOUR ROUTER PASSWORD This window of the Setup Wizard is used to change the Router password The factory default password of this router is admin To help secure your network D Link recommends that D Link recommends to help secure your network the user change the you should choose a new password between land 16 characters If you do not wish to choose a new Current Password from the factory default admin The New Password A o a i oes eer should be between 1 and 16 alphanumeric characters Once you have e filled out the fields in this window including re typing the new password in id the Confirm Password field click the Next button to continue New Password Confirm Password T o If you do not want to change the password click the Skip button to proceed to the next step D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 16 Section 3 Configuration QUICK SETUP SELECT THE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Now use the drop down menus to select the Country ISP Provider and Connection Type used for the Internet connection and enter VPI and VCI values if applicable Your ISP has given this information to you any information that is not required for your provider will automatically be grayed out in this window and subsequent Quick Setup windows The Connection Type options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC 1483 R
50. ormation provided to you by your ISP Click Next to continue setting in the available entry fields The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 19 Section 3 Configuration QUICK SETUP FINISH amp RESTART CONFIRMATION Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed If you are satisfied that you have entered all the necessary information correctly click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Router If you need to change settings from a previous window click the Back button QUICK SETUP REBOOT CONFIRMATION DIALOG Click the OK button to proceed with the Router reboot QUICK SETUP REBOOT TIME INDICATOR The following window opens to indicate the amount of time it will take to reboot the Router QUICK SETUP REBOOT CONFIRMATION DIALOG Click OK to continue D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Setup complete Click Back to review or modify settings Click Restart to apply current settings and reboot the router If your Internet connection does not work after restart you can try the Setup Wizard again with alternative settings or use Manual Setup instead if you have your Internet connection details as
51. outed IP VC Mux PPPoE LLC PPPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux Click the Next button when you are finished to proceed to the next Setup Wizard window QUICK SETUP SELECT THE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE If the following Setup Wizard window appears please select the connection type used by your ISP and then click the Next button Most users however will be sent directly to a Setup Wizard window for their specific Internet connection type based on the information entered in the previous Setup Wizard window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Please select your Country and ISP Internet Service Provider from the list below If your Country or ISP is not in the list please select Other Country Click to Select ISP Provider Click to Select Cancel Select the connection type to connect to your ISP Click Next to continue PPPoE PPPoA Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE PPPoA For most DSL users Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments Bridge Mode Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Mode 17 Section 3 Configuration QUICK SETUP PPPOE PPPOA CONFIGURATION Type in the User Name and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct sett
52. ows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never age out If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN for example to another router or a server or outside your network to an ISP defined default gateway for instance e Default Routing This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the destination address is unknown This is particularly useful when if the Router functions as the sole connection to the Internet e ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode The Router supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM RFC1483 IP over ATM RFC1577 and PPP over ATM RFC 2364 e Precise ATM Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells This function helps to establish the Quality of Service for ATM data transfer e High Performance Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the Router Up to 8 Mbps downstream bit rate using the G dmt standard e Full Network Management The Router incorporates SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol support for web based management and text based network management via an RS 232 or Telnet connection e Telnet Connection The Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router s management software remotely e Easy Installation The Router uses a web based graphical user
53. pful Hits H i u are configuring this device for ime we recommend uc e izar an First time users are desired setting option radio button in the middle of the window The sorter flow theingructorson scree you wah tomy or confgure tha ADSL ga manualy Sek Mara corras A r rr A Setup to en ADSL Connection Setu E eg 22 7 manual ADSL connection setup is described later in this manual ose i ee os step through the process Parental Control Setup Wizard MT ual Setup of setting up your ADSL connection Logout MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Tick the Manual Setup box if you are a more advanced user and have the settings for your Internet Service Provider ISP available Please take care when entering your username and password as these are case sensitive The majority of connection PPPOE PPPOA INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE issues are caused by incorrect username or password combinations BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 15 Section 3 Configuration QUICK SETUP OPENING WINDOW The fi rst window of the Setup Wizard lists the basic steps in the Process This wizard will quide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link router and connect to These steps are as follows the Internet 1 Change the Router password Step 1 Change your DSL 25436 router password e Step 2 Select Internet Connection 2 Configure the connection to the Internet o Step 3 Restart 3 Save the new c
54. port Use standard twisted pair cable with RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 port on the Router is a crossed port MDI X Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight through cable You should use a crossed cable when connecting the Router to a normal MDI X port on a switch or hub Use a normal straight through cable when connecting it to an uplink MDI 11 port on a hub or switch The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port MDI 11 on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight through cable If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device connect to any on the other MDI X ports 1x 2x etc with a crossed cable 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 D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 13 Section 3 Configuration Setup This section will show you how to set up and configure your new D Link 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 is first necessary to com
55. rop down menu This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are PPPoE LLC PPPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux If you have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting Leave the MTU value at the default setting unless you have specific reasons to change this Some users will want to set an Idle Time Out This is an age out value in minutes before the Router times out If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click the Apply Settings button This will save the settings and reboot the Router to let your changes take effect Upon restarting the Router should automatically establish the WAN connection If it does not click the Connect button at the bottom of this window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Please select the appropriate option to connect to your ISP 2 PPPoE PPPoA Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE PPPoA For most DSL users Dynamic IP Address Choose this option F your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments Bridge Mode Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Moda PPPOE PPPOA INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provi
56. ropriate option to connect to your ISP advanced user and have The Router also allows you to change the Web manager s language a Choose this option F your ISP uses PPPOE PPPOA For most DSL users rt arc Provider settings using the drop down menu on the left side of the window The DynamicIP Address Choosethis option your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL ae A r z StaticIP Address Choose this option your ISP uses Static IP assignments eas ri choices are English Spanish French Italian and German E e e ps i 1 1 i PPPOE PPPOA INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE ad aca Click the PPPoE PPPOA radio button to access the first Manual ADSL incorrect username or Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP password combinations Connection Setup window Username Password Service Name Connection Type PPPoELLC W MTU 1 Idle Time Out BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration PPPoE PPPoA To configure a PPPoE or PPPoA type WAN connection follow these steps 1 Type the Username and Password used for your ADSL account A typical User Name will be in the form user1234 isp co uk The Password may be assigned to you by your ISP or you may have selected it when you set up the account with your ISP The Service Name field is used for the name of your Internet Service Provider This is optional Choose the Connection Type from the d
57. se this option if your ISP uses PPPoE PPPoA For most DSL users Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments A Bridge Mode Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Mode STATIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the static address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IP Address E Assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask Connection Type 1483 Bridged PLLC v Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server 168 95 L 1 Alternate DNS Server 24 Section 3 Configuration Bridge Mode For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will use the Router for Internet access The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account and then granting Internet access to the computer requesting the connection The connection software requires the user to enter the User Name and Password for the ISP account This information is stored on the computer not in the Router To configure a Static IP Address WAN connection follow these steps 1 Choose the Connection Type from the drop down menu This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If you have not be
58. ser Manual Section 3 Configuration Connected Clients To access the Connected Clients window click the Connected Clients button in the Status directory The Connected LAN Clients list displays active DHCP clients when the router is acting as a DHCP server This page shows all the currently connected LAN computers or PCs CONNECTED DHCP LAN CLIENTS Hostname MAC Address No DHCP Clients Available D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 51 Section 3 Configuration Statistics To access the Statistics window click the Statistics button in the Status directory Use this window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet or ADSL connection A rat This window also displays information concerning ADSL status Service VPI VCI Protocol Received Transmitted Bytes Pkts Errs Drops Bytes Pkts Errs Drops 1 32 PPPoE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 nas_0_1 32 ADSL STATISTICS Mode Autosense Type Fast Line Coding Trellis Status DOWN Downstream Upstream Rate Kbps SNR Margin dB 0 0 0 0 Attenuation dB 0 0 0 0 Output Power dBm N A N A Super Frames 0 0 Super Frames Errors 0 0 RS Words 0 0 RS Correctable Errors 0 0 RS Uncorrectable Errors 0 0 HEC Errors 0 0 OCD Errors 0 0 LCD Errors 0 0 Total Cells 0 0 Data Cells 0 0 Bit Errors 0 0 Total ES 0 0 Total SES 0 0 Total UAS 0 0 D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 52 Section 3 Configuration Routing Info To access the Routing Info
59. serve common sense safety procedures The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Power on Router The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device 1 Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source 2 Depress the Power button into the on position You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit The Status LED should light solid green and begin to blink after a few seconds 3 If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device check the Ethernet Link Act LED indicators to make sure the connection is valid The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds If this is the first time installing the device some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection 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 powered off 2 Turn on the power 3 Wait for 5 8 seconds and then release the
60. settings BROADBAND D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 45 Section 3 Configuration Save Restore Settings To access the Save Restore Settings window click the Save Restore Settings button in the Maintenance directory Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer To save the current configuration settings to your computer click the Save button You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to put the file The file type is bin and may be named anything you wish To load a previously saved configuration file click the Browse button and locate the file on your computer Click the Upload Settings button to load the settings from your local hard drive Confirm that you want to load the file when prompted The Router will reboot and begin operating with the configuration settings that have just been loaded To reset the Router to its factory default settings click 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 192 168 1 1 and Administrator password admin D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a configuration file on your hard drive You also have the option to load configuration settings or restore the factory default settings SAVE RESTORE CONFIGU
61. ted to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account 4 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click the Apply Settings button This will save the settings and reboot the Router to let your changes take effect 5 Upon restarting the Router should automatically establish the WAN connection If it does not click the Connect button at the bottom of this window D Link DSL 2543B User Manual MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Please select the appropriate option to connect to your ISP PPPoE PPPoA Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE PPPoA For most DSL users e Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Dynamic IP Address over DSL Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP uses Static IP assignments Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Mode Bridge Mode DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC f v MAC Address 00 50 ba Jo1 02 03 Copy Your PC s MAC Address Apply Settings Cancel 23 Section 3 Configuration Static IP Address When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection you must manually assign a global IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gat
62. tem Log allows you to configure local remote and email logging and to view the logs that have been created The system log allows you to configure local and remote logging and to view the logs that have been created To generate a system log tick the Log check box Select the Log Level and Display Level from the pull down menus The levels available are the same for each type of level Emergency Alert Critical Error Warning Notice Informational and Debugging Use the Mode drop down menu to select Local Remote or Both Click the Apply Settings button and then click the Reboot button on the left panel to allow your new settings to take effect The bottom half of this window allows you to configure the Router to e mail the system log to a specific e mail address To use this feature you will need to contact your ISP provider to obtain the appropriate e mail server information Tick the Enable Email Notification check box fill in the various fields offered including the last three if you also want to enable authentication which requires the check box to be ticked D Link DSL 2543B User Manual SYSTEM LOG Log Log Level Debugging Vv Display Level Error v Mode Local v ENABLE EMAIL NOTIFICATION Enable Email Notification EMAIL SETTINGS Page 1 OF 1 Date Time Jan 1 00 00 19 Jan 1 00 00 20 Jan 1 00 00 20 Facility Severity Message BCM9
63. tion you will need about your LAN or computer Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC you can connect the DSL 2543B to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL 2543B to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices DHCP Client status Your DSL 2543B ADSL Router is configured by default to be a DHCP server This means that it can assign an IP address subnet mask and a default gateway address to computers on your LAN The default range of IP addresses the DSL 2543B will assign are from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Your computer or computers needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically that is they need to be configured as DHCP clients It is recommended that your collect and record this information here or in some other secure place in case you have to re configure your ADSL connection in the future Once you have the above information you are ready to setup and configure your DSL 2543B ADSL Router Device Installation The DSL 2543B connects two separate physical interfaces an ADSL WAN and an Ethernet LAN interface Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard As with any electrical appliance ob
64. up the Router If it is necessary to reconfigure the device all the necessary information can be easily accessed Be sure to keep this information safe and private Low Pass Filters Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the ADSL device and or telephone using standard telephone cable Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation Operating Systems The DSL 2543B uses an HTML based web interface for setup and management The Web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software including Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows Vista D Link DSL 2543B User Manual T Section 2 Installation Web Browser Any common Web browser can be used to configure the Router using the Web configuration management software The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 Netscape Navigator version 6 2 3 or later versions The Web browser must have JavaScript enabled JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers Make sure JavaScript has not been
65. used to maintain time The options available include Network Time Protocol default using your computer s system clock deselect the Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers check box and then click the Copy Your Computer s Time Settings button or set the time and date manually deselect the Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers check box and make the desired changes If you opt to use NTP you must use the drop down menu to select the NTP server URL in the First NTP Time Server field You may also want to choose a Second NTP Time Server using the drop down menu The Router also allows you to set the time zone you are in by using the Time Zone drop down menu In addition you can configure Daylight Saving by ticking the Enable Daylight Saving check box and then using the drop down menus to configure the desired Daylight Saving Offset and Daylight Saving starting and ending dates When you are finished click the Apply Settings button to set the system time and date information D Link DSL 2543B User Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update and maintain the correct time on the internal system dock From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the NTP Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed TIME CONFIGURATION Current Router Time Jan 01 2000 01 04 35 Time Zone GMT Greenwich
66. ve Windows 2000 XP Vista ink Click n Connect Utility lm o o o o o e D D Link DSL 2543B User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Features e PPP Point to Point Protocol Security The Router supports PAP Password Authentication Protocol and CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol for PPP connections The Router also supports MSCHAP e DHCP Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP settings to each host on your network This eliminates the need to reconfigure every host whenever changes in network topology occur e Network Address Translation NAT For small office environments the Router allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single Internet account This provides Internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP address NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN to LAN connection e TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol Internet Protocol The Router supports TCP IP protocol the language used for the Internet It is compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors e RIP 1 RIP 2 The Router supports both RIP 1 and RIP 2 exchanges with other routers Using both versions lets the Router to communicate with all RIP enabled devices e Static Routing This all
67. vider s network and your computer If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface Information you will need about DSL 2543B 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 Username for the Router is admin The user cannot change this Password This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the Router s management interface The default Password is admin The user may change this LAN IP addresses for the DSL 2543B This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the Router s configuration graphical user interface GUI using a web browser The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL 2543B This is the subnet mask used by the DSL 2543B and will be used throughout your LAN The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 This can be changed later D Link DSL 2543B User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Informa
68. void possible IP address problems if you reboot the DMZ system The Firewall Settings section allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks Stateful Packet Inspection SPI is a packet inspection process that blocks unwanted and unrequested packets trying to reach PCs on your LAN A DoS denial of service attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using D Link DSL 2543B User Manual The router already provides a simple firewall by virtue of the way NAT works By default NAT does not respond to unsolicited incoming requests on any port thereby making your LAN invisible to Internet cyberattackers DMZ means Demilitarised Zone DMZ allows computers behind the router firewall to be accessible to Internet traffic Typically your DM would contain Web servers FTP servers and others FIREWALL SETTINGS Enable SPI Enable DOS and Portscan Protection SYN TCP reset attack SYN RST attack SYN FIN attack Ping Ping of Death attack FIN URG PSH attack Xmas attack Mull scanning attack DMZ SETTINGS The DM Demilitarized Zone option lets you set a single computer on your network outside of the router If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications successfully from behind the router then you can place the computer into the DM for unrestricted Internet access Note Putting a
69. y features an array of options designed to help you get the most out of your Router Password To access the Password window click the Settings button in the Maintenance directory To change the Administrator s password type the Current Password in the first field the New Password in the second field and enter the password again in the Confirm Password field to be certain you have typed it correctly Click the Apply Settings button and then click the ps 2500 NA vere E Reboot button on the left panel to let your changes take effect The system User Name remains admin this cannot be changed using the EET EITC Web manager interface Firmware Update access this Web SET PASSWORD OPTIONAL management interface Diagnostics For security reasons itis To change the router password please type in the current password then the new password twice recommended that you change your device i ES password from the Current Password factory default The 3 password you choose New Password should be between 1 and 16 characters in length B Confirm Password Please make sure to e choose a password you System Log Logout can remember or write it down and keep in a safe ds E Cancel o Wier Engish Y Apply Settings Cancel future reference If you forget your device password the only solution is to reset your router to factory default settings and you will lose all your device configuration

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