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Version 1.0 | 1/13/2017

DSL-2740M

User Manual

Wireless N300 ADSL2+ Modem Router

Summary of Contents for DSL-2740M

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 1 13 2017 DSL 2740M User Manual Wireless N300 ADSL2 Modem Router ...

Page 2: ...arks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Chrome browser Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc Internet Explorer Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Copyright 2017 by D Link ...

Page 3: ...nfiguration 21 Web UI Table of Contents 22 Setup 23 ADSL Setup 24 PPPoE PPPoA 25 Dynamic IP Address 27 Static IP Address 28 Bridge Mode 29 Virtual Circuit Settings 30 Dual Stack Lite 31 Wireless Setup 32 Wireless Network Setup Wizard 33 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Network Setup 35 LAN Setup 39 IPv6 Setup 42 Time and Date 43 Logout 45 Advanced 46 Por...

Page 4: ... 72 Device Info 73 Connected Clients 74 Statistics 75 Logout 76 Help 77 Connecting to a Wireless Network 78 WPS Button 78 Windows 10 79 Windows 8 81 WPA WPA2 81 Windows 7 83 WPA WPA2 83 Windows Vista 86 WPA WPA2 87 Troubleshooting 89 Wireless Basics 93 What is Wireless 94 Wireless Modes 97 Networking Basics 98 Check your IP address 98 Statically Assign an IP address 99 Wireless Security 100 What i...

Page 5: ...ith a different voltage rating than the one included with the device will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller DSL 2740M Wireless N300 ADSL2 Modem Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter RJ 11 Phone Cable Quick Installation Guide ADSL Splitter ...

Page 6: ...subscription to an Internet Service Provider Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 8 or higher Firefox 2 or higher Safari 4 or higher Chrome 25 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to ...

Page 7: ...ion The DSL 2740M has a host of security features meaning you can access the Internet without fear of your network being compromised Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Wi Fi Protected Access II WPA2 encryption secures wireless traffic across your network preventing unauthorized access and eavesdropping Meanwhile the NAT firewall protects your network from attacks and intrusions via the Internet No matter ...

Page 8: ...TM data cells This function helps to establish Quality of Service for ATM data transfer User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use web based user interface the DSL 2740M lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether from the Internet or from your company s server Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes IPv6 Ready Fully compl...

Page 9: ... is connected to a broadband service Red The device failed to connect to the Internet Wireless Green The 2 4 GHz Wi Fi network is ready The light blinks during data transmission WPS Green The light blinks during the WPS process LAN4 1 Green A device is connected on this port The light blinks during data transmission Power Green The device is powered on and functioning properly Red The device is bo...

Page 10: ...to a WPS client 2 Power Button Press to power the DSL 2740M on or off 3 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter 4 Reset Button To reset the device to its factory default settings press and hold the reset button for five seconds 5 LAN Ports 1 4 Connects to Ethernet devices such as computers switches storage NAS devices and game consoles 6 DSL Port Connects to a DSL enabled telephon...

Page 11: ... picture of your existing setup before making any changes We suggest setting up your DSL 2740M from a single device and verifying that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices Placement of the router is very important Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet cabinet attic or garage If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or...

Page 12: ...s 0 5 meters 1 5 feet thick at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter 3 feet thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 14 meters 42 feet thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to posit...

Page 13: ... the splitter to the DSL port on your DSL 2740M 2 3 Position your DSL 2740M close to a telephone outlet which provides DSL service Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage Turn off and unplug your existing DSL broadband modem This is required Hardware Setup Telephone Outlet ADSL splitter Existing Modem DSL 2740M DSL 2740M ...

Page 14: ... Computer 4 5 If you wish to use a wired connection connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port of the DSL 2740M to the Ethernet port on your computer Plug the power adapter into your DSL 2740M and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector Caution Only use the included power adapter with this product ...

Page 15: ...ty on your computer or mobile device Scan for available Wi Fi networks SSID Select and join the Wi Fi network printed on the label on the back of your DSL 2740M Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up DSL 2740M Power Adapter Computer DSL 2740M Power Adapter Computer ...

Page 16: ...s you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients Setup Wizard This wizard will launch when you log into the DSL 2740M for the first time Refer to Setup Wizard on page 13 Manual Setup To manually configure your DSL 2740M refer to Manual Configuration on page 21 ...

Page 17: ...rd Setup Wizard To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http 192 168 1 1 in the address field Enter admin as the username and admin as the password Click Login You are taken to the Setup ADSL Setup page Click Setup Wizard to begin If you want to configure the DSL 2740M manually without running the wizard refer to Manual Configuration on page 21 ...

Page 18: ...ge the password at this time STEP 2 SELECT INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE This step of the wizard allows you to configure your Internet connection type Select your CountryandInternetServiceProvider ISP fromthedropdownlist Ifyouhavesucessfully located your ISP click Next Otherwise select Others and go on STEP 2 SELECT INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter your account s username and password if prompted Click N...

Page 19: ...ses PPPoE LLC PPPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC Mux Click Next to continue STEP 2 SELECT INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE PPPoE PPPoA Select PPPoE PPPoA if your ISP provided you with a username and password Dynamic IP Address Select DHCP if your ISP automatically assigns you an IP address Static IP Address Select Static IP Address if your ISP provided you with one Bridge Mode Select Bridge Mode if you in...

Page 20: ...synchronous Transfer Network ATM network Its valid value is between 0 and 255 Enter the correct VPI provided by your ISP VCI Virtual channel identifier VCI is the virtual channel between two points in an ATM network Its valid value is between 32 and 65535 Enter the correct VCI provided by your ISP Connection Type Select the type of encapsulation your ISP uses PPPoE LLC PPPoE VC Mux PPPoA LLC or PP...

Page 21: ... points in an ATM network Its valid value is between 32 and 65535 Enter the correct VCI provided by your ISP Connection Type Select either 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Cloned MAC Address If your ISP locks your account to a specific device you can clone that device s MAC address to your DSL 2740M so that you may connect to the Internet Click the Clone MAC Address button to clone th...

Page 22: ...vided by your ISP VCI Virtual channel identifier VCI is the virtual channel between two points in an ATM network Its valid value is between 32 and 65535 Enter the correct VCI provided by your ISP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP Connection Type Select either 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Default Gateway Ente...

Page 23: ...and 255 Enter the correct VPI provided by your ISP VCI Virtual channel identifier VCI is the virtual channel between two points in an ATM network Its valid value is between 32 and 65535 Enter the correct VCI provided by your ISP Connection Type Select either 1483 Bridge IP LLC or 1483 Bridge IP VC Mux Click Next to continue and proceed to step 3 When setup is complete you may then configure your a...

Page 24: ...onfiguration Finish STEP 3 FINISH Click Finish to apply your settings Click Back to review or modify settings Congratulations setup is complete You can verify your connection status by viewing the Internet Icon on the left hand side of the page ...

Page 25: ...Link DSL 2740M using the web based configuration utility Manual Configuration To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http 192 168 1 1 in the address field Enter admin as the username and admin as the password Click Login After logging in in you will be taken to the Setup ADSL Setup page ...

Page 26: ...ts page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP ADSL Setup Wireless Setup LAN Setup IPv6 Setup Time and Date Logout Password Save Restore Settings Diagnostics System Log Logout Device Info Connected Clients Statistics Logout Port Forwarding QoS Setup Outbound Filter Inbound Filter Static Route DNS Setup VLAN Firewall DMZ Advanced ADSL Advan...

Page 27: ...6 Setup Time and Date Logout Reboot The Setup tab provides access to configure the basic configuration settings of your DSL 2740M To return to this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL Setup SETUP SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP ...

Page 28: ...tend to connect another device to act as a Gateway Router Refer to page Bridge Mode on page 29 MANUAL ADSL CONNECTION SETUP Select your ISP s connection type You may manually configure the DSL 2740M from the InternetSetup option This section is recommended for advanced users Novice users are advised to run the Setup Wizard Click the Setup Wizard button and refer to Setup Wizard on page 13 for more...

Page 29: ...MTU Enter the maximum receive unit MTU packet size IPv4 only Idle Time Out Enter the amount time the router waits if there is no activity before disconnecting Authtenticiaton Select the authentication protocol your ISP uses The options are PAP CHAP or AUTO NAT Check this box to Enable Network Address Translation NAT IPv4 only IGMP Select Disable IGMP v1 or IGMP v2 IPv4 only Default Route Select En...

Page 30: ...6 routers connected to the LAN interface Note This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than 64 i e allowing for a larger address allocation such as 63 Contact your ISP for more information MLD Proxy Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Proceed to Virtual Circuit Settings on page 30 ...

Page 31: ...nfigure the following settings NAT Check this box to Enable Network Address Translation NAT IGMP Select Disable IGMP v1 or IGMP v2 Default Route Select Enable or Disable If IPv4 IPv6 or IPv6 is selected configure the following settings DHCP IPv6 Enable Select either DHCP or SLAAC addressing DHCP PD Enable Enable or disable DHCP PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface Note This fea...

Page 32: ...owing settings NAT Check this box to Enable Network Address Translation NAT IGMP Select Disable IGMP v1 or IGMP v2 Default Route Select Enable or Disable Default Gateway Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP If IPv4 IPv6 or IPv6 is selected configure the following settings IPv6 Address Enter the address supplied by your ISP IPv6 Default Gateway Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 conn...

Page 33: ...Mode configure the following information Bridge Mode Connection Type Select either 1483 Bridge IP LLC or 1483 Bridge IP VC Mux Proceed to Virtual Circuit Settings on page 30 When setup is complete you may then configure your additional device to act as a Gateway Router BRIDGE MODE ...

Page 34: ...ISP Virtual Circuit Enable or disable virtual circuit Service Category Select the Service Category your ISP uses The options are CBR UBR nrtVBR non realtime VBR or rtVBR realtime VBR PCR Enter the Peak Cell Rate If you selected nrtVBR or rtVBR configure the the following options SCR Enter the Sustainable Cell Rate MBS Enter the Maximum Burst Size If IPv6 is selected as the Connection IP Version pr...

Page 35: ...Auto or Manual If you selected Manual input the IPv6 encapsulation server Remote Address Enter the DS Lite IPv6 encapsulation server address Otherwise click Save Settings or Connect to test your settings Setup is complete DUAL STACK LITE If IPv6 is selected as the Connection IP Version configure the following settings ...

Page 36: ...wireless network To easily configure your wireless network click Wireless Network SetupWizard and refer to page 33 To easily add devices to your network usingWPS click AddWireless Device withWPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Wizard and refer to page 34 To manually configure your wireless network settings click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 35 ...

Page 37: ...ssign a network key click Next and proceed to Step 2 STEP 1 WELCOME TO THE D LINK WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD Wireless Security Password Enter a password for your wireless network according to the on screen instructions Click Next and proceed to Setup Complete STEP 2 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD Your wireless settings are displayed in the table Click Save to finish SETUP COMPLETE This se...

Page 38: ...ugh the Add Wireless Device with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Wizard If you selected Auto select your WPS Connection type PIN or PBC Select your WPS configuration method and press the Connect button STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE If you selected Manual your currently configured wireless settings are displayed Your currently configured wireless network settings are displayed here STEP 2 CONNECT Y...

Page 39: ...ndent 802 11 Mode Select the wireless standards to use on your network The options are B G B G N G N or B G N Hide Wireless Network Visible networks conveniently advertise their existence to devices looking for Wi Fi networks to join Invisible or hidden networks do not To join an invisible network users must manually input its SSID Note Making a network Hidden is not a form of security This page a...

Page 40: ...ill be less secure Group Key Update Interval Enter the group key update interval WPA PRE SHARED KEY Pre Shared Key The current password for your wireless network To change your password enteranewone between8 63characters andclickApply Settings Your wireless clients need this key to join your wireless network The longer your password the more secure your data For improved security you should change...

Page 41: ...reless data WEP encryption is only available for use with 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11a WEP Key Length Select the Encryption cipher key bit strength The available options are 64 bits or 128 bits WEP Key1 4 Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network Default WEP Key Select WEP Key 1 4 to use Authentication Select either Open or Share Key Click Apply Settings to have your changes take effect ...

Page 42: ...Security Mode Not using wireless security None is not recommended because any wireless client will be able to access your network and devices and use your Internet connection Not using encryption leaves you open to security threats Click Apply Settings to have your changes take effect ...

Page 43: ...Poperationmode TheoptionsareDisabled Enabled or Relay The default is Enabled DHCP MODE DHCP IP Address Range Enter the range of IP addresses the DHCP server can issue from DHCP Lease Time The lease time determines the period that the host retains the assigned IP addresses before a new IP address is requested DHCP SERVER SETTINGS OPTIONAL Click LANSetupon the navigation menu to change the local net...

Page 44: ...ifetime Enter the preferred liftetime of this address ValidLifetime Enter the valid lifetime of this address For both Auto and Manual configure the RA Flags RA Flags Set Select to enable Managed Addresses and or Other Config RADVD This table displays the currently assigned DHCP addresses You may also use this table to assign a static or reserved DHCP address to a specific device To assign a static...

Page 45: ...ent If you select Manual configure your DHCP6 address assignment settings Prefix Length Enter your ULA prefix Preferred Lifetime Enter the preferred IPv6 address lifetime ValidLifetime Enter the valid IPv6 address lifetime Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address Second DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address Click Save Settings to have your changes take effect DHCPV6 ...

Page 46: ...v4 Mask Enter the IPv4 mask length 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP 6rd Prefix Delegation The currently configured 6rd Prefix Delegation is listed here Use PVC Select the WAN interface to enable 6rd on Click Apply to have your changes take effect 6RD TUNNEL SETTING Click the IPv6 Setup button to manually configure your IPv6 connect...

Page 47: ... servers enter the Network Time Protocol NTP server addresse NTP Time Server Specify an address for the Internet time server Current Router Time Displays the router s currently set time Time Zone Select the appropriate time zone for your location This information is required to configure the time based options for the router Enable Daylight Saving Check this box to enable daylight saving If you en...

Page 48: ...anual Section 3 Configuration Date Enter the date from the drop down menus Time Enter the time from the drop down menus Click Save Settings to have your changes take effect SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Time and Date continued ...

Page 49: ...45 D Link DSL 2740M User Manual Section 3 Configuration Logout LOGOUT Logout SETUP Click Logout when you are done configuring your router ...

Page 50: ...top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL SETUP SETUP To return to this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL Setup SETUP SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Port Forwarding QoS Setup Outbound Filter Inbound Filter Static Route DNS Setup VLAN Firewall DMZ Advanced ADSL Advanced Wireless Wi Fi Protected Setup Wireless Mac Filter Adv...

Page 51: ...t be alloted in sequential blocks Connection Select the WAN connection to apply the port forwarding rule to Click the Apply button when you are finished ADD PORT FORWARDING This table displays the current port fowarding rules in effect Click the Edit Pencil icon to edit a corresponding port forwarding rule s settings Click the Delete Trashcan icon to delete a corresponding port forwarding rule Cli...

Page 52: ...work traffic such as VoIP FTP or Web VOIP SIP Enable or disable QoS for VOIP enter the Start Port and End Port H 323 Enable or disable QoS for H 323 enter the Start Port and End Port FTP Enable or disable QoS for FTP enter the Start Port and End Port MSN Messenger Enable or disable QoS for MSN Messenger enter the Start Port and End Port When you are satisfied with your configuration click Save Set...

Page 53: ...s Enter the source IP address Source Subnet Mask Enter the source subnet mask UDP TCP Source Port Enter the source port number or range Destination IP address Enter the destination IP address Destination Subnet Mask Enter the destination subnet mask UDP TCP Destination Port Enter the destination port number or range Click the Add Apply button when you are finished ADD WIRELESS QOS CLASSES This pag...

Page 54: ...MP TCP UDP Source IP Range Enter the source IP address range and subnet mask Source Port Range Enter the source port range Destination IP Range Enter the destination IP address and subnet mask Destination Port Range Enter the destination port range Click the Add Apply button when you are finished LAN QOS RULES CONFIGURATION This page allows you to configure the LAN QoS Settings The currently defin...

Page 55: ... defined Outbound Filter rules are listed here Click Remove to remove a defined rule ACTIVE OUTBOUND FILTER Filter Name Enter a name for this Outbound Filter Protocol Select TCP UDP or ICMP from the dropdown menu Source IP address Enter the source IP address Source Subnet Mask Enter the source subnet mask Source Port Enter the source port Destination IP address Enter the destination IP address Des...

Page 56: ... defined Inbound Filter rules are listed here Click Remove to remove a defined rule ACTIVE INBOUND FILTER Filter Name Enter a name for this Inbound Filter Protocol Select TCP UDP or ICMP from the dropdown menu Source IP address Enter the source IP address Source Subnet Mask Enter the source subnet mask Source Port Enter the source port Destination IP address Enter the destination IP address Destin...

Page 57: ...router IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the destination IP address Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the gateway router to be used or select if rom the dropdown menu Metric Enter the metric value Announced in RIP Enable this route to be announced in RIP updates Click Apply to have your changes take effect ADD ROUTING ENTRY Click Static Routes on the navigation menu to configure the...

Page 58: ...for your Dynamic DNS account Click Apply Settings when you are done DDNS CONFIGURATION DNS SERVER CONFIGURATION Obtain DNS Server address automatically SelectthisoptiontoautomaticallyobtaintheDNSserveraddressfrom your WAN configuration Use the following DNS Server Address Select this option to input custom DNS settings If you select Obtain DNS Server address automatically enter your DNS informatio...

Page 59: ... Select the corresponding ATM ports to tag for this VLAN Ethernet Select the corresponding Ethernet ports to tag for this VLAN WLAN Select the corresponding WLAN ports to tag for this VLAN Click Apply Settings when you are done Click VLAN on the navigation menu to configure your VLAN settings The currently defined VLANs are displayed here If you wish to remove a rule select it from the table and c...

Page 60: ...he correct type of software Note that any client PC in the DMZ is exposed to various types of security risks If you use DMZ take measures such as client based virus protection to protect the remaining client PCs on your LAN from possible contamination through DMZ Enable DMZ Check to enable or disable DMZ functionality DMZ Host IP Address Enter an IP address to be included in the DMZ or use the but...

Page 61: ...e It is recommended that you use the default settings Modulation Mode Select between Auto Sync Up VDSL ADSL2 ADSL2 G DMT T1 413 G lite modes Type Select the correct Annex type for your DSL connection Compatibility Check the boxes to enable Bitswap or SRA if instructed by your ISP s technical support Click Apply Settings when you are done DISPLAY LIST ...

Page 62: ...ted Packetsexceedingthe2346byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made DTIM Interval DTIM range can be set from 1 to 255 A delivery traffic indication message DTIM is a kind of traffic indication message TIM which ...

Page 63: ...twork Note Making a network invisible is not a form of security alone User Isolation Enableor disableuser isolation User isolation forces wireless clients to communicate with each other through the access point Disable WMM Advertise Enable or disable Wi Fi MultiMedia QoS Max Clients Enter the maximum number of guest wireless devices allowed on the network Click the Apply Settings button when you a...

Page 64: ...his button to reset the WPS PIN to the factory default Generate New PIN Click this button to generate a new WPS PIN PIN SETTINGS Connect your Wireless Device Click this button to launch theWPS Add DeviceWizard Refer to Add WirelessDevicewithWPS Wi FiProtectedSetup Wizardonpage 34 for more information Click the Save Settings button when you are finished ADD WIRELESS STATION Click Wi FiProtectedSetu...

Page 65: ...etwork resources they can access Note MAC filtering on wireless networks is not a form of security alone Status Use this option to activate or deactivate the Wireless MAC filter Wireless SSID Select the Wireless SSID from the dropdown menu which you wish to apply MAC filtering to Action Select the access control type Allow Association to allow only the listed clients or Deny Association to deny th...

Page 66: ...mentProtocol IGMP traffic which can help to detect clients which require multicast streams MULTICAST STREAMS Click Apply Settings when you are done Enable UPnP Enable or disable UPnP UPnP helps to automatically configure software and devices on your network to access the resources they require Click Apply when you are done UPNP SETUP Click Advanced LAN on the navigation menu to configure UPNP and ...

Page 67: ...x x is the Internet IP address of the DSL 2740M and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface Remote Admin Inbound Filter You may select an inbound filter from the drop down menu to restrict or allow remote administration Details The current status of the Remote Administration Inbound filter is displayed here REMOTE MANAGEMENT SETTINGS You may select or deslect the services you wish t...

Page 68: ...64 D Link DSL 2740M User Manual Section 3 Configuration Logout LOGOUT Logout ADVANCED Click Logout when you are done configuring your router ...

Page 69: ... to this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL SETUP SETUP To return to this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL Setup SETUP SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Password Save Restore Settings Diagnostics System Log Logout Reboot ...

Page 70: ...r the new password or write it down and keep it in a safe and separate location for future reference If you forget the password you will need to reset the device to the factory default settings and all configuration settings of the device will be lost Current Password Enter the current password New Password Enter the new password Confirm Password Re enter the new password Click Apply Settings to h...

Page 71: ...d disk of the computer you are using Click the Save button A file dialog will appear allowing you to select a location and file name for the settings Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Usethisoptiontoloadpreviouslysavedrouterconfigurationsettings Use the Browse option to find a previously saved configuration settings file and then click the Update Settings button to transfer those settings to the...

Page 72: ...r hard drive from this site Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of your computer Current Firmware Version This field displays information about the current firmware Current Firmware Date This field displays the date of the current firmware FIRMWARE INFORMATION Click the Backup Now button to save the current configuration Upload Click Browse to locate the firmware file...

Page 73: ...e connection to your DSL serviceprovider andtheconnectiontoyourInternetserviceprovider Testsrunautomatically when this page is loaded SYSTEM CHECK This section displays the results of your Ethernet connection and ADSL connection check INTERNET CONNECTIVITY CHECK ThissectiondisplaystheresultsoftheInternetconnectivitycheck ClickRe_runDiagnostics Tests to test them again ...

Page 74: ... 2740M keeps a running log of events and network activities passing through the router If the device is rebooted the logs are reset SYSTEM LOG The router automatically logs records events in its internal memory If there isn t enough internalmemoryforallevents logsofoldereventsaredeletedtomakeroomfornewevents ...

Page 75: ...71 D Link DSL 2740M User Manual Section 3 Configuration Logout LOGOUT Logout MAINTENANCE Click Logout when you are done configuring your router ...

Page 76: ...this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL SETUP SETUP To return to this Web UI Table of Contents page simply click the D Link logo on the top right of each page ADSL SETUP ADSL Setup SETUP SETUP ADVANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Device Info Connected Clients Statistics Logout Reboot ...

Page 77: ...f the system settings INTERNET STATUS This section displays the current Internet connection settings If you are using a Dynamic WAN IP address you may renew or release it here IPV6 This section displays the current IPv6 connection settings If you are using a Dynamic WAN IP address you may renew or release it here WIRELESS LAN This section displays a summary of the wireless network settings LAN Thi...

Page 78: ...lients STATUS The DHCP Clients section allows you to view the clients that are connected to your router using DCHP CONNECTED DHCP LAN CLIENTS This section displays all of the currently connected DHCP clients The Host Name IP address MAC Address and expiration time of each client is displayed in the table ...

Page 79: ...TATUS Click Statistics on the navigation menu to view statistics on the amount of traffic which has passed through the DSL 2740M You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN ADSL and wireless portions of the network The traffic counter is reset if the router point is rebooted ...

Page 80: ...76 D Link DSL 2740M User Manual Section 3 Configuration Logout LOGOUT Logout STATUS Click Logout when you are done configuring your router ...

Page 81: ...77 D Link DSL 2740M User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help The Help tab provides online help for the DSL 2740M ...

Page 82: ...yers Blu ray DVD players wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button or a software utility with WPS that you can press to connect to the DSL 2740M router Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS Once you know follow the steps below Step 1 Press the WPS button on the DSL 2740M The WPS LED on the front will st...

Page 83: ...ou can find the default network name and Wi Fi password on it Otherwise refer to the product label for the default Wi Fi network SSID and password or enter the Wi Fi credentials set during the product configuration To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display and click on it Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless ...

Page 84: ...ally check box YouwillthenbepromptedtoentertheWi Fipassword networksecuritykey forthewireless network Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected You can also useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router Press theWPS button on your D Link device and you will be automatica...

Page 85: ...your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on ...

Page 86: ... the password into the box and click Next If you wish to use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to ...

Page 87: ...A2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 ...

Page 88: ... name SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wirelessadapter RefertotheNetworkingBasicssectioninthismanualformoreinformation The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 89: ...ssword that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router ...

Page 90: ...ista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect...

Page 91: ...ireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network It is recommended that you enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used ...

Page 92: ...ity key or passphrase Wi Fi password that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router ...

Page 93: ...e device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher Mozilla Firefox 28 or higher Google Chrome 28 or higher Apple Safari 6 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a sol...

Page 94: ...ter in the address bar This should open the login page for your web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset y...

Page 95: ...ring the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 XP Vista and 7 users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you ll need to d...

Page 96: ...52 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 1 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password sometimes blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Conf...

Page 97: ... Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicati...

Page 98: ...network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data b...

Page 99: ...ing it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Uses Benefits Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Uses Benefits Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Shar...

Page 100: ...setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or access point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two ...

Page 101: ...er to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DSL 2740M wireless network USB adapters An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless USB adapters All the adapters must be ...

Page 102: ...erify your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Iftheaddressis0 0 0 0 checkyouradapterinstallation security settings andthesettingsonyourrouter Somefirewall...

Page 103: ...click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 1 1 make your IP address 192 168 1 X where X i...

Page 104: ...s based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing inWEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure...

Page 105: ...92 1 G dmt Annex A C I ITU T G 992 2 G lite Annex A C ITU T G 994 1 G hs ADSL2 Standards ITU T G 992 3 G dmt bis Annex A J K L M ITU T G 992 4 G lite bis Annex A ADSL2 Standards ITU T G 992 5 Annex A L M Wireless Bandwidth Rate IEEE 802 11b 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps IEEE 802 11g 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbps IEEE 802 11n 6 5 to 150 Mbps 20 MHz 150 130 117 104 78 52 39 26 13 Mbps 40 MHz 300 270 243 216 ...

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