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After a thirty-minute chat session with EarthLink tech support, I was able to confirm the default settings were correct.The D-Link unit is well built and has performed flawlessly to date. I've had this DSL Modem/Router for a couple months now and am pleased with my purchase. Biggest challenge was verifying the configuration settings from my provider. I bought this to replace an ISP provided DSL modem and Linksys router that would occasionally slow down and lose connectivity. So far, this unit has not exhibited any such behavior and performance seems to be marginally faster though I've not done any measurements to compare.Overall, this unit is performing as advertised and I am pleased with my purchase.
First of all I wanted you to know that this is a great modem/router. It is so much nicer to have a modem and a router in one and looks much neater. Let me tell you the internet provider doesn't want to give it out.that way you have to buy your modems from them.
My old modem finally gave out and I wanted to try this one since it had the router built in. THen it was just a matter of typing in the numbers and the modem worked perfectly.So be prepared for a little hassle if you want to buy this product. Before I had a modem and a router (I have three computers hooked up in the house).
After hashing it out with them for about fifteen minutes and threatening to drop their service and talk to their supervisor they gave it to me. The biggest problem was it wouldn't connect to the internet and I couldn't figure it out. So I called customer service and was told that you had to get a VIC and a VPI number and that could only be obtained from the internet service provider (AT&T) but it wouldn't be a problem to get it.
I haven't tried any other modems so I can't tell you if they are as difficult.I wish dlink had included an installation cd as well.instead all they do is give you a manual on a cd but after reading 68 pages you still don't know how to fix your problems.All in all though I really do like this product.even with the hook up problems. Also my computers are running faster.that shows the old modem was really on it's last leg.
I got this because my laptop got a software update which no longer allowed it to wirelessly connect to my network and the helpdesk did not support the old system the dsl company gave me. Seemed faster. I stopped using it because my wireless router died and I went back to the old modem. I still have it and will use it again when I get my wireless again.
A second concern relates to its operating temperature. I however have two initial concerns. The modem now works very well and I am satisfied. When left horizontal, it can get uncomfortably warm on the bottom (at least warmer than I think it should get). First, as a Qwest internet user, the modem's setup wizard was totally useless. It took some five hours and two calls to Qwest to get it configured (and I consider myself reasonably competent). After positioning vertically, it has cooled off. Unfortunately, you'll have to create your own stand since it will not stand vertical by itself.
I found the following config info on the net (see below) while researching various solutions, and when my DSL-2540B today, I was up and running within 10 minutes.Performance and connectivity have been great.AT&T Bridge Mode SettingsConnect your computer directly to the D-Link. You should be presented with a Home / Wizard screen. I use an Apple Airport Extreme wireless network (5 wireless distribution nodes) and did not want/need to purchase the latest 2Wire WIFI device at over $200, but I also wanted more than one ethernet port on the device. Au contraire.
Select the radio button labeled "Bridging" and the pull-down menu option labeled "LLC/SNAP-BRIDGING." Click Next. The default settings will suffice for most home use. When my seemingly ancient 2Wire Homeportal 1000 finally gave way after ~7 years of use (aka, died), I called AT&T and assumed they would send a replacement DSL modem post haste. Use a cable, as Wi-Fi masochism is beyond the scope of this document. Un-check the box labeled "DSL Auto-connect." This will allow you to specify the VPI and VCI for your connection.
You should be prompted to set the connection type. BTW - I ran the HomePortal in Bridge Mode.The D-Link DSL-2540B fit the bill but I was hesitant as I needed to configure the ne modem in Bridge or Bridging mode as I use PPPoE to connect to the net from my Airport Extreme base station. Browse to http://192.168.1.1/ in the browser of your choice. You will be presented with the wireless configuration screen.
I have been a long standing AT&T DSL subscriber in Texas. For most ISPs in the AT&T ILEC footprint, this will be 0 and 35 respectively. Click Next. You will be presented with the Device Setup screen. You should be challenged for a username and password to proceed. If you wish to disable wireless for some reason (and should have bought at 2320B instead), un-check the box labeled "Enable Wireless." Click Next. Said I was on my own, and was frankly pretty shocked as I am a big AT&T customer.
You will be presented with a summary of your configuration. If your system has assigned itself a 169.mumble address, you will first need to manually assign your computer an IP address like 192.168.1.5, a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and a default gateway of 192.168.1.1 to do so. By default these are both set to "admin" and you really ought to change this at some point. Click Next. Read it carefully to ensure that it understood you correctly, then click the button labeled "Save / Reboot." The DSL-2640B will restart, after which you should have Internet connectivity.
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