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DSL-562T DSL Router User’s Manual

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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 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.

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, PPPoA or CLIP (IPoA) 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 the 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.

About CLIP Connections (RFC 1577)

Classical IP over ATM (CLIP) connections may require global IP settings for the device. Your service provider

will give you IP settings information if needed. Some CLIP connections function like peer-to-peer connections

and therefore do not require IP settings on the WAN interface.