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DSL-1500G SHDSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide
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Installation Overview
The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:
1. Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you begin the actual installation
make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment. Check the contents of the package to
be certain that everything listed on the packing list is included. A packing list is included at the end of
this section. The information you will need includes the account name or number and the password used
to gain access to your service provider’s network, and ultimately to the Internet. In addition, some users
may be given information used to configure the Router so it can establish a connection to the service
provider’s network and the Internet.
2. Install the hardware, that is, connect the Ethernet and telephone cables to the device to establish the
necessary network links to your computer and to the service provider’s network and connect the power
adapter to power on the Router.
3. Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the
web-based software built into the Router. Without the correct IP settings your computer will not be
able to communicate with the ddevice or access the software used to configure the Router. Without
compatible IP settings on your computer, you will not be able to use a web browser to access the
Internet.
4. Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your
SHDSL account as instructed by your service provider. Some users may not need to change any of the
device settings that establish and maintain the network connection. It may only be necessary to supply
the user name or number and the password used for your account. Other users may not be required to
change anything in the Router but they may need to install software on a computer used to access the
Internet. Follow the instructions of your service provider to find out what is required for your account.
Requirements for Installation
In order to use SHDSL you must have SHDSL service set up by your service provider. SHDSL operates on a
separate physical line from normal voice telephone service therefore you must have a line dedicated for SHDSL
in addition to your regular telephone line.
To install and use the Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and
a web browser. To establish the WAN connection to your ISP’s network, it will be necessary for most users to
make some changes to the WAN configuration of the Router. This change may only be to supply a user name
and password for your ISP account (see below).
Operating System
The Router 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.
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 Microsoft Internet
Explorer® version 5.0, Netscape Navigator® version 4.7, or later versions. The web browser must have
JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been
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.