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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet bridge/router.
Your LAN (local area network) will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed
ADSL connection.
This User Guide will show you how to install and set up the Best Data DSL542 ADSL
Bridge/Router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.
Features
f Internal ADSL modem for high-speed Internet access
f 10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivity to all computers on your
LAN
f USB port for connecting a USB-enabled PC (Option)
f Network address translation (NAT), Firewall, and IP filtering functions to provide security
for your LAN
f Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Relay
f Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP and DSL performance
monitoring
f Configuration program you access via an HTML browser
System Requirements
In order to use the Best Data DSL542 ADSL/Ethernet router, you must have the following:
f ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with at least one public Internet
address for your LAN
f One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T network
interface card (NIC) and/or a single computer with a USB port
f An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to more than one computer on
an Ethernet network.
For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as
Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape v4.7 or later