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BRIDGED ETHERNET CONNECTIONS (RFC 1483)
For Bridged Ethernet connections it will be necessary to give the Router a global
IP address and default gateway.
Global IP Address
If the connection method used is Ethernet over ATM (RFC 1483), a unique global
IP address will be needed for the Router. The assigned global IP address must be
entered only if
 the connection method used is Ethernet over ATM (RFC 1483).
When using the default connection method, PPP over Ethernet (RFC...

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Hardware Installation
This chapter discusses the various connections you will need to make in order to
use the Router.
When selecting the location for the Router, allow room to access the connections
on the rear panel. You will want to place the Router so that you will be able to
see the LED indicators on the front panel. Also allow some space above the
Router for ventilation to avoid problems with overheating.
It may be convenient for you locate the Router near the...

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straight-through (MDI-X) connection. Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when
deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection. Use a normal crossed
cable when connecting the Router to a normal (MDI-X) port on a switch or hub.
Use a straight-through cable when connecting it to an uplink (MDI-II) port on a
hub or switch. When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server (MDI-II)
use a straight-through cable. A valid connection will be indicated by a...

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Connect Server or PC to Router
The Router may be connected directly to a server or PC using the RJ-45 Ethernet
port. The diagram below illustrates a PC/Server to Router connection with the
Router being employed as a firewall.
PC/Server to Router Connection 

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First Time Set Up
It will be convenient for most users to establish an initial ADSL connection for
one PC equipped with an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card). It is
recommended that you install and configure the Router using one non-networked
computer. This allows you to verify that the ADSL service is functioning and that
you are able to communicate with the device. Once the initial ADSL connection is
established, you can proceed to build an Ethernet LAN around...

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Configure the Manager PC for DHCP
Use the following steps to configure the manager PC to be a DHCP client. These
same steps must be performed for every host PC on your network if you use the
DHCP function of the Router.
7. 
In Windows 95/98, click on the START
 button, go to Settings
 and choose
Control Panel
.
8. 
In the Control Panel
 window, double-click on the Network
 icon. 

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9. 
Under the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP
 component and click
Properties
.
10. 
Choose the Obtain an IP address automatically
 option and click OK
.
11. 
Restart the PC to let the new setting take effect. 

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Access the Web-based Manager
The Manager PC can now use a web browser to communicate with the Router. Be
sure that the Manager PC is not configured to use a proxy server for Internet
access.
Note:Be sure that the Manager PC is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet
settings. In Windows Internet Explorer, you can check if a proxy server is enabled using the
following procedure:
1. In Windows, click on the 
START button, go to 
Settings and choose 
Control...

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NOTE: Do not confuse the user name and password used to access the web-based
manager with the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPP connections
to access the ADSL or network service provider’s network.
Logging in will bring up the main page of the web-based management module.
Click the DSL-500 folder in the main window. This folder will open revealing the
management menu options. These menus are used to configure the Router for
connection to the WAN and...

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PPPoE Connections
The default connection method used by the Router is Point-to-Point-Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) as defined in RFC 2516. In the PPPoE Configuration window
(shown below) you must to enter the VPI and VCI values, as well as the user
name and password for network account authentication and verification. When
this information is entered, the changes must be saved and the Router restarted.
Follow these steps to establish the PPP and ADSL network...