One of the most popular devices today used to work correctly with the Internet, connected by the Rostelecom provider via telephone line, is a DSL 2640u router. And today we want to figure out how to connect DSL 2640u and how to configure it.
D-Link DSL 2640u modem kit
When purchasing or receiving a router, the first thing you need to do is check its contents. It is not extensive, and remembering all its elements is not so difficult:
- Power unit;
- Patch cord;
- Telephone cable crimped with connectors;
- Directly the router.
When you are convinced that the package is complete, you can proceed to the next step, which is to correctly connect and turn on the device.
How to connect D-Link DSL 2640u to Rostelecom
- Connect the power supply to the modem.
- Connect the telephone cable to the corresponding port of the modem and the other end to the corresponding port of the splitter.
- Connect the patch cord to the router's Lan port and network card computer.
- Plug the modem into a power outlet.
- Switch the device to the on state by pressing the corresponding button on it.
Equipment setup
Now that all the equipment is connected, you can start setting it up:
- Launch the router’s web interface by logging in to page 192.168.1.1 in the browser using the username and password “admin”.
- Press home page"Advanced settings" button.
- Navigate to the “WAN” subdirectory located in the “Network” section.
- If there are any parameters in the connection list, remove them. After that, click on the “Add” button, which will allow you to create a new connection.
- Specify the “PPPoE” parameter in the connection type field.
- Port select DSL.
- Specify the connection name “Internet” to navigate available connections in the future.
- Leave the VPI parameter at 0.
- For the VCI field, enter 33.
- The username and password are entered in accordance with the agreement with the provider.
- The authentication algorithm remains in automatic mode.
- The MTU item is set to 1492.
- The LCP interval is set to parameter 30.
- LCP failures – 3.
- Enable NAT, IGMP and Firewall by checking the appropriate checkboxes.
- Save your changes.
Setting up IPTV on DSL 2640u from Rostelecom
Of course, the setup cannot be considered complete until all available services provided by the provider are working. Therefore, to make the IPTV service operational, users need to add another connection in the Network=>WAN item. Its parameters are specified as follows:
- Connection type – Bridge;
- Port – DSL;
- Name – TV. You can specify any name, but this is the parameter that will allow you to navigate existing connections.
- VPI is set to 0;
- Enter VCI parameter 50;
- The encapsulation method is specified by the LLC;
- QoS parameter – UBR.
After entering all the parameters, click on the “Save” button again.
Setting up wireless access
And finally, of course, you also need to take care of the correct configuration wireless network, because today it is simply impossible to imagine Internet access in a home or office that cannot be connected via Wi-Fi protocols. To this end, we perform the following actions:
- In the main menu of the device’s web interface, go to the “Wi-Fi” section.
- Select "Basic Settings".
- Enter the access point name in the field
- Check the checkbox to enable a wireless access point.
- Save your changes.
- In the “Security Settings” section, select the network authentication type WPA2-PSK, and also specify the access password to the Wi-Fi point.
For use home internet The D-Link 2640U router fits all parameters: the average price category and the set of necessary functions make this model universal for connecting via a telephone line and via an Ethernet cable. To configure the D-Link 2640U modem for Rostelecom, you don’t have to spend a lot of effort.
If you are going to set up Internet from Rostelecom on a DSL-2640U modem, first you need to clarify it specifications. The router operates in the frequency range 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz, which is a standard indicator for such devices. Modem supports dynamic DNS, VLAN connection, static IP routing and IGMP Proxy are the main parameters necessary for comfortable Internet setup.
The appearance of the device is standard - block LED indicators located on the front panel, and the connection connectors are located on the rear panel.
Indicators d link dsl 2640u in order from left to right
The first indicator is responsible for powering the device: if the light is blinking, then the device is connected to the network. The next 4 indicators indicate the connection of devices to the rear panel of the router; each indicator is responsible for connecting devices to the corresponding LAN port. Next is the wireless network icon, which will blink when there is an active wireless connection. Wi-Fi networks.
The WPS indicator lights up when connected mobile devices, and the DSL and Internet lights light up when connected to the network provided by the provider.
Router connectors dsl 2640u
From left to right on the panel there are the following connectors: the device power button, next to which there is a connector for connecting the power supply; 4 Ethernet ports, responsible for connecting the modem to the computer using the appropriate cable; The ADSL port serves as a connection via a telephone line, and the antenna located next to it is responsible for wireless Wi-Fi access. The “Reset” button will help reset the modem settings to default.
Connection diagram
After studying all the nuances of the equipment, you can proceed to directly connecting the DSL-2640U router. If you do not use a home telephone, the connection diagram is simplified: you do not need to use telephone sockets, splitters and many side wires to connect. This method is considered outdated and is rarely used.
To set up Rostelecom Internet, you need to connect the provider’s cable to a separate ADSL connector on the router. After this, connect the modem to the computer using an Ethernet network cable using the appropriate sockets. Don’t forget about powering the device: connect the unit and press the “Power” button. The rest of the setup is performed directly through the computer interface: changing the parameters of the network card, the router interface and the network connection itself.
Login to the router settings management interface
To correctly configure the DSL-2640U Rostelecom router, open the browser on your PC, in address bar enter the value of the static IP address that is specified on the router (the default address combination is 192 168 1 1). After the value is entered, follow the transition and the login page for your personal account of the modem web interface will open in your browser.
You must log in to the page by entering your username and password, which is indicated in the documentation for the device or on the modem case. IN personal account you can find out about the router's firmware version and its performance. To properly optimize your router parameters, you need to follow the instructions for setting it up.
How to set or change your password
After logging into your personal account, you will see a message stating that the password is set to default. A window will automatically appear asking you to change your password. In your personal account, in the “Security Settings” tab, you can set a password for the network or change it.
Firmware versions
Users may encounter two types of firmware on their modem. The differences between them are minimal; you can determine the software version on your device not only by studying the parameters: the old firmware is made in white and blue, and the color of the updated software is gray and black.
Router auto-configuration
The router is configured automatically: the computer receives all the necessary data for operation from Rostelecom servers when attempting the first connection, and you can use the Internet without performing unnecessary operations.
How to configure the Internet on a d link 2640u router manually
Nevertheless, subscribers often have to configure the D-Link DSL-2640U Rostelecom router manually. In most cases, connections are used to connect to the Rostelecom network, but depending on the device firmware, connection options may differ.
Old firmware
To change the settings, select “Network Configuration”, then “Change Connections”. In the “Connection Type” tab, specify the PPPoE port; the DSL-2640U will use it to connect to the network. You should specify the VPI or VCI parameters; their values can be checked with your provider. Then enter the username and password specified in the contract and assign a name to the connection of your choice. In the “Advanced Configurations” tab, select the “Keep Alive” and “IGMP” options and complete the configuration.
New firmware
In the updated software, select “Advanced settings”, the corresponding tab is located at the very bottom of the panel. In the " Network connections" open the option " WAN connection", then you need to click the "Create" button in the WAN interfaces and start setting up. Select PPPoE port as connection type; in the “Interface” line, specify the value “dsl”, and select the VPI or VCI parameters, checking with your provider.
Setting up a router to connect an iptv set-top box
Rostelecom-TV setup algorithm for the DSL-2640U router and IPTV set-top boxes, depending on the router software version, varies. If you are going to configure the device yourself, then pay attention to the modem firmware version.
Old firmware
In the “Network Configuration” tab, change the “Connection Type” parameter to “bridge” and specify the connection - VPI or VCI. After this, you need to group the ports: in the “ Extra options» select “Interface grouping”. In the tab that opens, create a group, give it a name of your choice and indicate the corresponding LAN ports into which you are going to connect devices.
New firmware
In “Advanced Settings”, open the “WAN Connection” section, then “Network Connections”. Create a connection, specify the connection option – “bridge”, interface – “dsl”, protocol – VPI/VCI. In the “Additional parameters” tab, group the interfaces. After that, click the “Add group” button, give it any name and mark the ports to which the devices are connected. Click the Apply button and finish changing the settings.
Setting up wireless Internet access
The nuances of setting up the DSL-2640U modem to connect to a Wi-Fi network directly depend on the router software version.
Old firmware
On the main router settings panel, select the “Hardware Settings” category and in the “SSID” field, enter the network name. On this page you must specify the key type “WPA2-PSK” and enter the password for the Wi-Fi network. After entering the data, you should save it by clicking the “Change” button.
New firmware
In the “Advanced Configurations” tab, make sure that the Wi-Fi transmitter is active. On the Hardware Settings page, specify the network name in the SSID box and save the configuration changes. After this, be sure to return to the “Advanced Configurations” tab and go to the “Security Settings” tab. The key value must be selected “WPA2-PSK”, and in the next field enter the key to access the network.
Restoring factory settings
If you have lost the password to access the router's web interface, there is an easy way to return to the router's factory configurations. There is a “Reset” button on the back panel of the device; to return to factory settings, press and hold it for 10-15 seconds.
As soon as the box with the new modem is in your hands, check the package contents. The following must be inside:
- As a matter of fact, the D-link DSL u2640 device itself.
- Splitter (a kind of “tee” that will allow you to use the telephone channel not only for telephone communication, but also as an Internet conductor).
- Power supply device.
- Lan - cable (can be of any color, depending on the configuration: gray, blue or green)
In addition to this, you will have to buy a telephone cable, the length of which is easy to calculate - it is equal to the distance from the slitter connected to the telephone socket to the intended location of the modem.
After all the basic preparations have been completed, you need to make a connection: disconnect the telephone cable from the phone and connect it to the splitter through the “Line” input, and connect the included cable to the “phone” output and the telephone set.
The next stage is connecting the telephone cable we purchased to the router through the modem output of the splitter and connecting D-Link to the power supply network. Then connect u2640 to your computer via Lan cable and turn them on.
Login to settings
Once you have dealt with the “hardware” part of the issue and placed the D-Link DSL u2640 router in its rightful place, the final touches remain.
First, you need to reboot the router, resetting it to factory settings: to do this, take a pin/clip/needle and press the “reset” button located in the recess of the link body on the back side (near the power connector and the “sockets” of the Lan cable).
!Attention! In order to perform this step, the device must be turned on.
After the reboot has occurred and the indicator shows that the device is working again, you can proceed to configuration.
At this point you will need the following data (which is located on the D-Link DSL u2640 labeled “Default Router Settings”):
- Modem administrator login and password.
- Modem IP address.
Open a browser on the computer to which the modem is connected and enter the modem’s IP address in the address bar and press enter.
Open the browser, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar
In the window that opens, enter your login and password information to gain access to setting up your router.
If you did everything correctly, a page will open in front of you that will tell you about the main statistical indicators of your device: device information, network information and DSL status information.
If the page opened in a foreign language, then in the right top corner There is a language button with which you can open the list and select the language in which you are most comfortable working.
Tip: change the modem access password as soon as possible, to do this, click on the “advanced settings” button and in the “system” tab select the “administrator password” button. Then, enter New Password and click on the “save” button.
Connection setup
Connecting to the Internet is possible using two methods - via wan and using Click’ n’ Connect. Let’s consider the second one, since it is easier for a person who has not encountered connecting to the Internet before.
Click'n'Connect
This method takes much longer than its counterpart, but is accompanied by tips that will help you avoid mistakes. Let’s start setting up our Wi-Fi router’s connection to the Internet by clicking on the Click’n’Connect tab.
Make sure there is a connection with telephone network via a splitter with a modem. To do this, pay attention to the LED above the DSL input (it should be lit).
If the signal indicator does not light, check the contacts at each stage of its progression (telephone socket - wire to splitter, wire to splitter - splitter, splitter - wire to wi fi D-Link router DSL u2640, wire to router - router).
If it still doesn’t work, make sure that the telephone socket is connected to the communication network. If the indicator above the DSL input is lit, then click the “next” button.
On next page you have to select the type of connection to be connected. To find out which of them is supported by your provider, contact them. After selecting the appropriate connection type, click on the “next” button.
In my case this is a PPPoE connection
In the windows that appear, enter the information received from the provider: login and password. The values of VCI are 40, and VPI are 0. Click the “next” button on this page and the “apply” button on the next page. In the “connection setup is not completed” window, click “Ok” and check for access to the network using the “ping” utility (enter “ya.ru” in the address line). If the test is successful, your computer will have access to the Internet, for which you will be instantly congratulated. If everything didn’t go smoothly, then after a few minutes click on the “recheck” button - it should help.
Your next step is to save the settings and reboot the device. To do this, in the “system” tab (upper right corner, next to the “language” tab), select the appropriate button.
Wi-Fi setup
Giveaway wireless internet will make life easier for owners of various gadgets (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.). And our D-Link DSL u2640 makes it possible to deploy such a network: so let’s take advantage of this.
Select the “wi fi” tab in the “advanced settings” section. Then click on the “basic settings” button and start creating.
In the special fields you have to enter the following values:
- In the "enable" field wireless connection» check the box.
- In the SSID field, enter the name of your network - the one that devices will see when connecting to it.
- Filling out the “country” field should not cause you any particular difficulties.
- In the “channel” tab you can leave the value “auto”.
Then we go to the security settings of our wi fi network (located next to the “basic settings” button of the “Wi Fi” tab) and do the following:
- We select the encryption method with which data will be exchanged between your devices and the router.
- We come up with and write down a password in the appropriate window, by entering which you will be able to access the Internet using a wireless network.
Click on the “change” button, saving the modem configuration. Finally, go to the “system” tab located in the upper right corner and select the “save” button. and reboot).
On this D-Link setup DSL u2640 completed. You can make it possible for multiple people to access personal computers to the Internet via Lan sockets, but you may need a router if their number exceeds free sockets. It is best to leave the router setup to a professional.
Other firmware version:
Found a typo? Select the text and press Ctrl + Enter
The D-Link DSL-2640U router is designed for home use, as well as for small office networks. It allows you to quickly and easily get broadband Internet access from one or more PCs, supporting Internet access speeds of up to 24 Mbps. Unlike the settings of other routers, dsl 2640u wifi setup differs mainly in that for signal transmission it is used not a LAN cable (using Ethernet technology), but a telephone cable (using DSL technology).
Before setting the parameters of our device, it must be connected to the electrical network and connected with a patch cord between the router and our computer. We insert one end of the cable into the network card on the computer, and the other into one of the four LAN ports on the router. After making sure that the indicators are blinking, indicating that everything is in order with the connection, you can proceed with further configuration.
And first of all, we need to get into the interface of our device. To do this, launch your favorite browser and enter the following IP address there 192.168.1.1 and a window should appear asking for a login and password. Enter your login admin and the password is the same admin. If everything is correct, then we will see a configuration page for our device.
Setting up an Internet connection
Setting up the dsl 2640u router will begin with entering parameters for authorization on the Internet and obtaining full access. And so we had to get to the home page of the router settings, go to the menu on the left in the “Quick Setup” section. We uncheck the “DSL Auto-connect” box, since this function does not work 99% of the time.
After this, parameters will appear that need to be specified as follows: VCI is set to 35, for example, VPI is set to 0, but it is possible that your provider has their own. If necessary, check the QOS parameter (a function that allows you to reserve part of the channel for applications) and click the “Next” button.
On the next page, select your connection type. I hope that you checked it in advance with your provider, and also did not forget to find out your connection details. Most providers have PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) and that’s what we choose. Click the “Next” button again.
On the new page you need to enter your data under the agreement with the provider, for PPPoE:
- PPP Username - user name;
- PPP Password - your password;
It is important to uncheck PPP IP extension, otherwise you will not be able to enable NAT and Firewall on the next settings page. Leave the remaining parameters untouched and click the “Next” button.
Now we enable the following parameters Enable NAT, Enable Firewall Enable, Wan Service (allows you to control the modem from the outside, if you don’t need it, don’t check the box). Service Name - you can come up with any name for the connection in Latin letters. And again click the “Next” button.
Setting up a local network
In the 2640u model, the wifi setup includes the following item - setup local network. In order for our computers home network had access to the Internet and to each other, you need to enable DHCP on the page that opens. To do this, enter the following data:
- IP Address: 192.168.1.1
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
- Start IP Address: 192.168.1.2
- End IP Address: 192.168.1.254
On the next page we will see data on our settings; basically, here we just press the “Save/Reboot” button. This completes the basic setup of the dsl 2640u router, but you still need to configure wifi.
WiFi setup
Now let's configure our wireless network. Go to the menu on the left in the “Wireless” section. Check the “Enable Wireless” checkbox. Enter the desired network name in the SSID field and click the “Apply” button. After the reboot we will have the opportunity to enter security settings.
After the user configures the D Link DSL 2640U, he receives a full-fledged and fairly fast .
Moreover, additional tasks include the distribution of received data using a wired and wireless connection.
The third is the provision of television using IPTV technology.
Thus, by receiving a signal from the telephone network, using this modem you can provide the Internet to your entire apartment, house or office.
Features of the device
The D-Link DSL-2640U modem is a device that, as a rule, comes complete with equipment for connecting telephone Internet (although you can buy it yourself).
The device, which has the functionality of a regular router, is used by various providers, including one of the largest - Rostelecom.
At the same time, it is suitable for creating for 1–2 computers, and copes with more serious tasks:
- receiving data via telephone cable from maximum speed up to 24 Mbit/s;
- Internet distribution using cables connected to the modem via 4 LAN connectors;
- creating a wireless home or office network with the ability to simultaneously connect up to 10 devices operating according to 802.11 b/g/n standards (that is, in modes with data transmission and reception speeds from 11 to 150 Mbit/s).
At the same time, complete information security is ensured through a firewall using WEP, WPA and WPA2 technologies.
Rice. 2. Go to the router settings.
You should know: By default, both the username and password are admin. If desired, you can set your own values, increasing network security.
Setting up an ADSL connection
In order to set up a connection between the modem and the telephone network, you need to know the information provided by the provider - the type of connection and interface parameters.
Most often, they are specified in the network connection agreement. Sometimes you have to contact the operator’s technical support for this.
Procedure during the setup process:
- Open the “Networks” item;
- Go to the connections section and select “Add”;
- Creating a connection name (the easiest way is to leave this parameter unchanged);
- Selecting the connection type (usually PPPoE, although some providers may have others - for example, VCI or VPI);
- Enter other information provided by the provider.
Now that the modem has connected to the network, all devices connected via cable will receive the Internet automatically - without passwords or additional settings.
However, to provide a wireless network, you need to additional settings.
Setting up Wi-Fi on the modem
And the wireless Wi-Fi line is still used to connect tablets, smartphones and laptops to the network.
After rebooting the modem, you can connect all the necessary cables to it.
But, if for some reason the fourth port is needed for wired connection to the computer's Internet, you will have to configure the DSL-2640U again, returning the last port to its previous capabilities.
Using a router on a home or office network
In order to use the Internet or connect to the enterprise local network using the DSL-2640U modem, you can use:
- A wired connection for which LAN ports are used (4 or 3 if one is used for IPTV). In this case, the cable can be extended to increase the range. And the advantage of this method is a much greater distance (tens of meters) and best quality connection compared to wireless connection. In addition, wired communication is not affected by walls and enclosing structures;
Rice. 6. Network cable and extension cable for a wired connection between the modem and the computer.
- A wireless network, the advantage of which is the mobility of the device connected to the router and the ability to gain access to the Internet from both a smartphone and a tablet (which cannot be connected using a cable).
Flaw wireless communication- relatively short distance between the connected computer and the modem. You can increase it by creating additional access points.
This router model does not provide installation of additional antennas to enhance the signal.
To connect a computer or other device to the network, you need to find a wireless connection with the name you selected during setup, select it and enter the specified password.
In the future, all these actions will be performed automatically.
At the same time, take advantage wireless access You can even if you have a desktop PC by installing .
This may reduce the signal quality, but will allow you to do without unnecessary wires. And the speed of such access will be no less than 150 Mbit/s.
Rice. 7. Wi-Fi modules for connecting computers to the network.
Results
By connecting and configuring the DSL-2640U router, the user receives a fairly fast and high-quality connection to the Internet (or another type of network, including a corporate one).
This option is suitable in cases where a broadband connection using fiber optics is not available for some reason, and you have to use a telephone connection.