Best Data Products DSL502E_EU User Manual

Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

Getting Started with the Configuration
Manager

The Best Data DSL542 includes preinstalled program called the Configuration Manager,
which provides an interface to the software installed on the device. It enables you to
configure the device settings to meet the needs of your network. You access it through
your web browser from any PC connected to the Best Data DSL542 via

the LAN port.

Note

The Best Data DSL542 may already be configured to provide
Internet connectivity for your network. If it works properly with the
preconfigured settings, then you may not need to use the
Configuration Manager. Contact your ISP to determine which
settings you may need to change, if any.

Accessing the Configuration Manager

The Configuration Manager program is preinstalled into memory on the Best Data DSL542.
To access the program, you need the following:

f A PC or laptop connected to the LAN port on the Best Data DSL542.
f A web browser installed on the PC. The program is designed to work best with

Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 5.0, Netscape Navigator® version 4.7, or later
versions.

You can access the program from any computer connected to the Best Data DSL542 via
the LAN or USB ports.

From a LAN computer, open your web browser, type the following URL in the web
address (or location) box, and press <Enter>:

http://192.168.1.1

Or, from the USB computer, type:

http://198.168.1.2

These are the predefined IP addresses for the LAN and USB ports on the Best Data
DSL542.

A login screen displays, as shown in Figure .

Figure 10. Login Screen