D-Link DSL-500 [6/73] Preface

DSL-500 ADSL Router User’s Guide

Preface

Thank you for choosing the DSL-500 ADSL Router. The DSL-500 will provide

your private small office or home network with convenient Internet access and

rapid download speeds while improving network efficiency and security. D-Link

strives to provide cost effective broadband access devices that are easy to use and

upgrade for small office and home networks.

If you would like to set up the device quickly in order to verify that the ADSL

connection to the WAN (wide area network) is working properly, please read the

Quick Installation Guide included in the DSL-500 package.

This User’s Guide

This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-500 ADSL

Router and use it to connect several PCs on an Ethernet LAN (Local Area

Network) to the Internet. For the sake of simplicity, this document uses the

terms Router (first letter upper case) to refer specifically to the DSL-500 ADSL

Router, and router (first letter lower case) to refer to all such devices including

the DSL-500.

DSL services are provided by many different types of business entities such as

telephone companies, Internet service providers (ISPs), DSL resellers and others.

ADSL service is sometimes bundled together with some form of network service

such as an ISP account. This guide uses the generic terms ADSL service provider

or network service provider to refer to any or all businesses that provide ADSL

service or Internet account services.

Furthermore it is assumed that the reader has some familiarity with Ethernet

networks, networking devices, routing protocols and the TCP/IP suite of

protocols.

Overview of the User’s Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction to Router – Describes the Router and its key features.

Provides an introduction to ADSL. Lists standards to which the Router complies.

Contains a packing list.

Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation – Lists everything needed for the

installation of the Router, including specific information needed for configuration.

Provides space for recording all the necessary information.

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation – Discusses how to connect the Router to an

Ethernet LAN.

Chapter 4 First Time Set Up – Provides information on how to configure the

Router and establish the ADSL connection using the web-based manager.