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... 47 Remote Log 48 System 50 Save and Reboot 50 Backup Settings 50 Update Settings 51 Restore Default Settings 51 Firmware 52 Test 53 D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual Static Route 42 RIP 43 Quality of Contents General Information 4 Package Contents 4 Important Safety Instructions 4 Front Panel View 5... 13 WAN 20 LAN 26 DNS 27 DNS Server Configuration 27 Dynamic DNS 28 Logout 29 Advanced Setup 30 ADSL 30 ADSL Settings 31 ADSL Tone Settings 32 Virtual Server 33 NAT-Virtual Servers Setup 33 DMZ 36 SNMP 36 Filter Outbound 37 Outgoing IP Filtering...
... 47 Remote Log 48 System 50 Save and Reboot 50 Backup Settings 50 Update Settings 51 Restore Default Settings 51 Firmware 52 Test 53 D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual Static Route 42 RIP 43 Quality of Contents General Information 4 Package Contents 4 Important Safety Instructions 4 Front Panel View 5... 13 WAN 20 LAN 26 DNS 27 DNS Server Configuration 27 Dynamic DNS 28 Logout 29 Advanced Setup 30 ADSL 30 ADSL Settings 31 ADSL Tone Settings 32 Virtual Server 33 NAT-Virtual Servers Setup 33 DMZ 36 SNMP 36 Filter Outbound 37 Outgoing IP Filtering...
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...Next button. To continue, click on the box labeled DSL Auto-connect, a process that will explain how to quickly configure the router if your only intention is to quickly set up your router for each. Wizard This section will automatically detect the first...Internet. Home Home The home section provides configurations for general use, including a Quick Setup Wizard with DHCP Server available). The below sections explains the setup for Internet connection. Also included in this section are LAN/WAN setup and DNS configuration. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 13
...Next button. To continue, click on the box labeled DSL Auto-connect, a process that will explain how to quickly configure the router if your only intention is to quickly set up your router for each. Wizard This section will automatically detect the first...Internet. Home Home The home section provides configurations for general use, including a Quick Setup Wizard with DHCP Server available). The below sections explains the setup for Internet connection. Also included in this section are LAN/WAN setup and DNS configuration. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 13
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D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 19 Home After all WAN configurations are complete, the WAN Setup Summary screen displays all WAN settings that the settings are correct before clicking on Save/Reboot will save your settings and restart your router. Check that you have made. Clicking on the Save/Reboot button. Section 6 -
D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 19 Home After all WAN configurations are complete, the WAN Setup Summary screen displays all WAN settings that the settings are correct before clicking on Save/Reboot will save your settings and restart your router. Check that you have made. Clicking on the Save/Reboot button. Section 6 -
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D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 25 Section 6 - When the router restarts the DSL Router Reboot screen will return to save the changes and reboot the router. Home After you apply the configuration, it will appear during the reboot process. Select the Finish button to the WAN Setup screen showing the new configuration.
D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 25 Section 6 - When the router restarts the DSL Router Reboot screen will return to save the changes and reboot the router. Home After you apply the configuration, it will appear during the reboot process. Select the Finish button to the WAN Setup screen showing the new configuration.
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Section 6 - Home Logout To log out of the router's user interface at any time during the setup, click on the Logout button. A confirmation screen will appear confirming that you really want to log out. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 29
Section 6 - Home Logout To log out of the router's user interface at any time during the setup, click on the Logout button. A confirmation screen will appear confirming that you really want to log out. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 29
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D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 30 Advanced Setup Advanced Setup This section of the setup is an advanced version of Service (QoS), etc., consider going through this advanced setup for a more advanced settings. ADSL The ADSL settings page contains modulation and capability settings. ...or click on Advanced Settings if you want to determine the correct settings. Consult your router such as creating a virtual server, DMZ, RIP, Quality of the quick setup. If you want to make specific configurations to your ISP to configure more comprehensive configuration...
D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 30 Advanced Setup Advanced Setup This section of the setup is an advanced version of Service (QoS), etc., consider going through this advanced setup for a more advanced settings. ADSL The ADSL settings page contains modulation and capability settings. ...or click on Advanced Settings if you want to determine the correct settings. Consult your router such as creating a virtual server, DMZ, RIP, Quality of the quick setup. If you want to make specific configurations to your ISP to configure more comprehensive configuration...
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Advanced Setup ADSL Settings The test mode can be selected from the ADSL Advanced Settings page. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 31 Test modes include normal, reverb, medley, no retrain, and L3. Section 7 - After you make your selection, click on Apply to save these settings first before you go to Tone Selection.
Advanced Setup ADSL Settings The test mode can be selected from the ADSL Advanced Settings page. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 31 Test modes include normal, reverb, medley, no retrain, and L3. Section 7 - After you make your selection, click on Apply to save these settings first before you go to Tone Selection.
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Advanced Setup ADSL Tone Settings The frequency band of ADSL is from 0 to 31 for upstream and from 32 to 255 for downstream. The tone range is split into 256 separate tones, each spaced 4.3125 kHz apart. Do not change these settings unless directed by your ISP. Each tone carries separate data, so the router operates as if 256 separate routers were running in parallel. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 32 Section 7 -
Advanced Setup ADSL Tone Settings The frequency band of ADSL is from 0 to 31 for upstream and from 32 to 255 for downstream. The tone range is split into 256 separate tones, each spaced 4.3125 kHz apart. Do not change these settings unless directed by your ISP. Each tone carries separate data, so the router operates as if 256 separate routers were running in parallel. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 32 Section 7 -
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... 7 - This figure shows the Virtual Servers Setup page that requires communication with the Internet (e.g. Advanced Setup Virtual Server If you enable NAT (Network Address Translation), you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to configure your virtual server(s). D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 33 NAT-Virtual Servers Setup A virtual server allows you can configure...
... 7 - This figure shows the Virtual Servers Setup page that requires communication with the Internet (e.g. Advanced Setup Virtual Server If you enable NAT (Network Address Translation), you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to configure your virtual server(s). D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 33 NAT-Virtual Servers Setup A virtual server allows you can configure...
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D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 34 See Networking Basics in the Appendix section of the computer on your network which is using the application or game. Once you are satisfied with your IP address. The Server IP Address would normally be the IP address of this manual to determine your selection, click Apply once. Section 7 - Advanced Setup Select a virtual server from the drop-down list and then enter the server IP address.
D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 34 See Networking Basics in the Appendix section of the computer on your network which is using the application or game. Once you are satisfied with your IP address. The Server IP Address would normally be the IP address of this manual to determine your selection, click Apply once. Section 7 - Advanced Setup Select a virtual server from the drop-down list and then enter the server IP address.
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Advanced Setup The following screen appears after you need to remove any of the server names, select the check box in the remove column and click on the Add button. If you save your selection. Section 7 - D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 35 To add additional virtual servers, click on the Remove button.
Advanced Setup The following screen appears after you need to remove any of the server names, select the check box in the remove column and click on the Add button. If you save your selection. Section 7 - D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 35 To add additional virtual servers, click on the Remove button.
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... devices that provides a means to a specified IP address. The DMZ is a network protocol that are configured for SNMP. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 36 Enter the IP address and click Apply. Section 7 - Advanced Setup DMZ You can define the IP address of the Trap Manager. To configure the SNMP agent select Enable, Enter...
... devices that provides a means to a specified IP address. The DMZ is a network protocol that are configured for SNMP. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 36 Enter the IP address and click Apply. Section 7 - Advanced Setup DMZ You can define the IP address of the Trap Manager. To configure the SNMP agent select Enable, Enter...
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Click on the Add button to save. This next screen will block the LAN traffic from the WAN side). Enter the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and destination information (from entering the WAN side. Then click Apply to create filters. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 37 Advanced Setup Filter Outbound Outgoing IP Filtering Setup The outgoing filter will appear when you click Add. Section 7 -
Click on the Add button to save. This next screen will block the LAN traffic from the WAN side). Enter the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and destination information (from entering the WAN side. Then click Apply to create filters. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 37 Advanced Setup Filter Outbound Outgoing IP Filtering Setup The outgoing filter will appear when you click Add. Section 7 -
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This screen lists the IP filters that were added from the previous screen. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 38 Click the Add button to pass through the firewall. To change your settings, click on the Add or Remove buttons. Filter Inbound Incoming IP Filtering Setup Incoming IP filter allows specified the WAN traffic to add incoming filter settings. Section 7 - Advanced Setup The following screen will appear when you create an IP filter.
This screen lists the IP filters that were added from the previous screen. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 38 Click the Add button to pass through the firewall. To change your settings, click on the Add or Remove buttons. Filter Inbound Incoming IP Filtering Setup Incoming IP filter allows specified the WAN traffic to add incoming filter settings. Section 7 - Advanced Setup The following screen will appear when you create an IP filter.
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Enter a filter name, protocol, source address information (from the previous screen. The screen lists the IP filters that were added from the WAN side) and destination address information (to add the filter. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 39 Section 7 - The following screen appears when you click Add. Select the WAN interface and when ready, click Apply to the LAN side). Advanced Setup The Add IP Filter screen will appear when you create an IP filter. To change your settings, click the Add or Remove buttons.
Enter a filter name, protocol, source address information (from the previous screen. The screen lists the IP filters that were added from the WAN side) and destination address information (to add the filter. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 39 Section 7 - The following screen appears when you click Add. Select the WAN interface and when ready, click Apply to the LAN side). Advanced Setup The Add IP Filter screen will appear when you create an IP filter. To change your settings, click the Add or Remove buttons.
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D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 40 Section 7 - Advanced Setup Bridge Filters MAC Filtering Setup MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address.You can change the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup screen.
D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 40 Section 7 - Advanced Setup Bridge Filters MAC Filtering Setup MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address.You can change the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup screen.
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...Select Add from the MAC Filtering Setup screen. The Add MAC Filter screen should then appear. Select a Protocol Type, enter the Destination and Source MAC address, the necessary Frame Direction, and WAN interface (bridge mode only). D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 41 If you to... save the settings, a screen showing the settings will be able to view and delete MAC filtering rules. Advanced Setup If you click Change Policy, a confirmation dialog allows...
...Select Add from the MAC Filtering Setup screen. The Add MAC Filter screen should then appear. Select a Protocol Type, enter the Destination and Source MAC address, the necessary Frame Direction, and WAN interface (bridge mode only). D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 41 If you to... save the settings, a screen showing the settings will be able to view and delete MAC filtering rules. Advanced Setup If you click Change Policy, a confirmation dialog allows...
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Static Route The Static Route page can be used to add a routing table (a maximum of 32 entries can be configured). When complete, click Apply. Section 7 - On the Static Route Add page, enter the destination network address, subnet mask, gateway and select an available WAN interface. Advanced Setup Routing Routing - To proceed, click Add. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 42
Static Route The Static Route page can be used to add a routing table (a maximum of 32 entries can be configured). When complete, click Apply. Section 7 - On the Static Route Add page, enter the destination network address, subnet mask, gateway and select an available WAN interface. Advanced Setup Routing Routing - To proceed, click Add. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 42
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... its routes based on the smallest hop count between source and destination routers. It determines a route based on other routers' advertisements. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 43 Section 7 - If RIP is set to others; Advanced Setup RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is enabled, the router operation can be configured as active or passive. If RIP is...
... its routes based on the smallest hop count between source and destination routers. It determines a route based on other routers' advertisements. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 43 Section 7 - If RIP is set to others; Advanced Setup RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is enabled, the router operation can be configured as active or passive. If RIP is...
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Advanced Setup Quality of Service QoS (Quality of Service) is given priority over other non-essential data. This ensures that passes through the router. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 44 You can configure the Quality of identifying, classifying and assigning priorities to view the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen. video streaming) is a method of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the router. Click Add to traffic that time sensitive data (e.g. Section 7 -
Advanced Setup Quality of Service QoS (Quality of Service) is given priority over other non-essential data. This ensures that passes through the router. D-Link DSL-2540B ADSL2+ 4-Port Router User Manual 44 You can configure the Quality of identifying, classifying and assigning priorities to view the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen. video streaming) is a method of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the router. Click Add to traffic that time sensitive data (e.g. Section 7 -