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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 6 CONFIGURING DYNAMIC HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL ............................23 Configuring DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................. 23 Configuring DHCP Relay............................................................................................................................... 27 Setting the DHCP Mode.....................................
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 11 CONFIGURING EOA INTERFACES ......................................................................53 Viewing Your EOA Setup............................................................................................................................... 53 Adding EOA Interfaces................................................................................................................................... 54 12 CONFIGURING IPOA INTERFACES ..
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet bridge/router. Your LAN (local area network) will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed ADSL connection. This User Guide will show you how to install and set up the Best Data DSL542 ADSL Bridge/Router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product. Features Internal ADSL modem for high-speed Inte
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 2 Getting to Know the Best Data DSL542 Parts Check In addition to this document, your Best Data DSL542 should arrive with the following: One Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Bridge/Router One Power adapter and power cord One USB cable (Option) One Ethernet cable (“straight-through” type) One RJ-11 telephone cord One CD-ROM (This manual and/or USB Driver) 2
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Front Panel The front panel contains lights called LEDs that indicate the status of the unit. Figure 1. Front Panel and LEDs LED Status Description Glowing Power on POWER Dim Power off Glowing The WAN port is successfully linked with ADSL line LINK Dim The WAN port is not linked with any ADSL line WAN Glowing The WAN port is receiving/transmitting data DATA Dim The WAN port is not receiving/transmitting data Glowing The LAN
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Rear Panel The rear panel contains the ports for the unit's data and power connections. ADSL Reset USB LAN CONSOLE POWER Switch CD-IN Comment [CT2]: Insert photo of front-panel LED. Also, change table to reflect the LEDs you implemented Figure 2. Rear Panel Connections and their labels. Comment [CT3]: True? ADSL Connects the device to the wall jack for Internet connection RESET Resets the device to default configuration
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 3 Hardware Connection and PC configuration Connecting Your Best Data DSL542 In this part, you connect the device to the phone jack, the power outlet, and your computer or network. Figure 4 illustrates the hardware connections. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions. Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable), and the Best Data DSL542. W
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Step 1. Connect the ADSL cable Connect one end of the provided phone cable to the port labeled ADSL on the rear panel of the device. Connect the other end to your wall phone jack. Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable. If you are connecting a LAN to the Best Data DSL542 ADSL/Ethernet router, attach one end of a provided Ethernet cable to a regular hub port and the other to the Ethernet port on the Best Data DSL542. If you are using the Be
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Windows ® 95, 98 PCs: First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9. 3. If TCP/IP does not display as an i
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list includes TCP/IP, then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9. 4. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click . 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click . You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 9. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties. 10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click . 11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically. 12. Click
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information to some or all of your PCs directly (often called “statically”), rather than allowing the Best Data DSL542 to assign it. Before you begin, contact your ISP if you do not already have the following information: The IP address and subnet mask to be assigned to each PC to which you will be assigning static IP information. The IP address of the default gateway for your LAN. In mos
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Part 1. Installing the USB Driver: 1. Ensure that the USB cable is not connected to the USB port on the PC or to the USB port on the Best Data DSL542. The installation program will prompt you when to connect the cable. 2. Copy the USB installation file to a temporary directory on the USB computer. 3. In the folder where you copied the files, double-click on setup.exe to start the installation program. The Welcome dialog box displays, as s
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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide The installation program will begin copying the necessary installation files to the required locations. When finished, the Setup Complete dialog box will display, as shown in Figure . Figure 6. USB Driver Installation: Setup Complete 7. Click . A DSL Installer dialog box displays while the program searches for your USB hardware. After a few seconds, a second dialog box displays to prompt you to attach the USB cable, as shown in Figur
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Best Data DSL542 User’s Guide Copyright This manual may not be copied, photocopied, transmitted, or translated into language or computer language, in any form, or by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent by the manufacturer. © Copyright 2002 All rights reserved. Disclaimer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, expressed, statutory or implied, regarding the fitness or merchantability of this product for any particular purpose. Further
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Best Data DSL542 User’s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following; 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other then a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a r
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