aloshi90
join:2005-08-13
| reply to rperkin
Re: Problems configuring Dl-604
What's making me confused is how the wires connection goes..
Are you saying that I should dial the DSL on the computer?
The dsl modem I have is Alcatel Speed Touch USB modem...so where do I connect the USB? To the computer?
I just wanna know how the connection goes. |
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rperkin
join:2003-12-12
UK
| Sounds like you've bought the wrong kit 
It's not possible to connect your USB modem to the DI-604. You need a modem with an Ethernet connection - a suitable D-Link model is the DSL-300T.
You don't say which country you are in, so I don't know for certain which products to recommend.
If you're in the UK, then there's also a good choice of combined ADSL modem / router products - virtually every brand offers them. The current D-Link model is the DSL-504T, or if you want wireless, the DSL-G604T.
If the DI-604 is new, return it to the retailer and exchange it for a model with a built-in ADSL modem.
As an aside, USB modems are generally regarded as cheap rubbish - that's why ISPs can afford to give them away for free. Use Ethernet - avoid USB for communications devices.
Hope this helps |
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aloshi90
join:2005-08-13 | mm...problem is the company only offers USB modems :P
I'm from Kuwait, or in other words Middle East.
Guess we'll just stay on ICS on a hub.. |
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| said by aloshi90  :mm...problem is the company only offers USB modems :P I'm from Kuwait, or in other words Middle East. Guess we'll just stay on ICS on a hub.. In your case, you are correct. There is very, very little the DI-604 can offer you.
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rperkin
join:2003-12-12
UK
| reply to aloshi90
Just because the ISP offers a USB modem doesn't mean you must use it. My ISP gives away USB modems to new customers - but after signing up with them I sold the USB modem on eBay.
Just make a note of the setup parameters for your PPPoA connection. Usually, you will need to know the following:
VPI and VCI (the ATM circuit used by the telecom company)
LLC or VCMux (the encapsulation type)
CHAP or PAP (the authentication method)
You should be able to find these direct these from the ISP, from their website, or from the information they sent you when you subscribed.
Once you have the information you should be able to configure an Ethernet modem or a combined modem/router, and away you go.
ICS is a software router and DHCP server. It's OK provided you don't mind leaving the ICS PC running, and can live with its limitations. But a hardware router is better and more convenient.
Hope this helps |
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