Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 4 Package Contents............................................................... 4 System Requirements........................................................ 4 Introduction........................................................................ 5 Features.............................................................................. 5 Hardware Overview..............................................
Table of Contents Log Settings............................................................... 41 Status.......................................................................... 42 Device Information..................................................... 42 Log............................................................................. 43 Stats........................................................................... 44 Active Session............................................................ 45 Support..
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Manual on CD System Requirements • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer Version 6.0 and above (for configuration) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-100 is an Ethernet Broadband Router. The D-Link DIR-100 enables users to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connection. The D-Link DIR-100 also incorporates many advanced features, traditionally found in more expensive routers.
Section 1 - Product Overview displays a number of advanced network management features including: • Web-Based Management - DIR-100 is configurable through any network computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer. • Port Forwarding Supported - Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet users.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel WAN LED Lights steady green during when there is a valid WAN connection. Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual LAN Steady green light indicates a valid connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear Panel WAN* This port is where the user is to connect the Ethernet cable from an outside source that is taking the connection from your local ISP. LAN PORTS* 1-4 LAN ports which may be uplinked using a CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable. The corresponding LEDs on the front panel will light green when one of these ports are connected to an end node such as a hub, switch or computer equipped with a network adapter card (NIC).
Section 1 - Product Overview Technology Introduction Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. The information that makes up the Internet gets moved around using routers. When you click on a link on a web page, you send a request to a server to show you the next page.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Area Network (WAN). A LAN consists of multiple computers connected to each other. There are many types of media that can connect computers together.
Section 2 - Installation Installation Getting Started Installation Location The DIR-100 functions as an Ethernet LAN for your home or office use. The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop and ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed but when you are ready to place the Router, you must take into account the following guidelines: • Place the DIR-100 on a flat horizontal plane.
Section 3 - Configuration (the IP address of the DIR-100). Configuration The DIR-100 provides an embedded Web-based management utility making it operating system independent. You can configure your DIR-100 through the Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer browser in MS Windows®, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX based platforms. All that is needed is a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator with Java Script enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected BigPond, enter your BigPond Auth Server, username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Dynamic (Cable) Dynamic IP Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information Address: automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. PPPoE: Select Dynamic (most common) or Static.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. PPTP: Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. L2TP: Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static L2TP only).
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Big Pond User Name: Enter your Big Pond user name. Password: Enter your Big Pond password and then retype the password in the next box. Auth Server: Enter the IP address of the login server. Login Server IP: Enter the IP address of the login server. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Setting Router Settings Router IP The IP address of your router on the local area network. Address: Your local area network settings are based on the address assigned here. For example, 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of your router on the local area network. Local Domain This entry is optional. Enter a domain name for the Name: local network. The DHCP server will give this domain name to the computers on the LAN. So, for example, if you enter mynetwork.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Setting DHCP Server Settings DHCP Server: Once the router is properly configured and this DHCP Server option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected to the Local Area Network. There is no need for you to do this yourself.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Setting DHCP Client list & reservation DHCP This is a list of the computers or other devices Reservations List: for which you have created reserved DHCP entries. You can enable and disable entries with the Enabled checkbox. A DHCP Reservation entry can be changed by clicking the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the “DHCP Reservations” section is activated for editing.
Section 3 - Configuration Advance Configaration Port Forwarding Rules This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Start Port/ Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If you End Port: want to open 1 port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or ANY.
Section 3 - Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-100. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. Trigger Port: This is the port used to trigger the application.
Section 3 - Configuration Access Control Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router. Configure MAC Select Disable MAC filters, allow MAC addresses listed Filter: below, or deny MAC addresses listed below. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter.
Section 3 - Configuration Website Filter URL and domain blocking are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-100, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network Settings UPnP Settings: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature click on Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-100 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”. WAN select to You may set the port speed of the WAN port to 10/100 Mbps: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Upstream Use the QoS WAN Upstream Bandwidth drop-down Bandwidth: menu to adjust the upstream bandwidth setting. QoS: This option is disabled by default.Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Administrator Settings This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
Section 3 - Configuration Time Settings Automatic: NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration System Settings Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router configuration Local Hard Drive: settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load Settings Use this option to load previously saved router from Local Hard configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Enabled: Enable this option only if you have purchased your own domain name and registered with a dynamic DNS service provider. The following parameters are active when the option is enabled. Server Address: Select a dynamic DNS service provider from the pulldown list. Host Name: Enter your entire host name; for example: myhost. mydomain.net. Username: Enter the username or key provided by your service provider.
Section 3 - Configuration System Check Virtual Cable VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN Tester (VCT) Info: cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Name: Give the schedule a name that is meaningful to you, such as “Weekday Rule”. Day(s): Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days, or select the All Week radio button to schedule all seven days of the week. All Day - 24hrs: Select this option if you want this schedule in effect all day for the selected day(s). Start Time: If you don’t use the All Day option, then enter the time here. The start time is entered in two fields.
Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Save Log file: Save log file to local hard drive. Log Type: Select the kinds of types that you want to log.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information This window, located under the Status tab will allow users to view information regarding the settings of the Router, both on the LAN side and WAN side of the connection. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.
Section 3 - Configuration Log First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log.
Section 3 - Configuration Stats This window will allow users to view transmiited and received packets occuring on the Router. To refresh the window, click Refresh. To restart the packet count, click Reset.
Section 3 - Configuration Active Session This window displays the Source and Destination packets passing through DIR-100.To refresh the window, click the Refresh button.
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Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-100. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.
Section 4 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Section 4 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL.
Section 4 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Assigning a Static IP Address Assigning a Static IP Address (for Windows® 2000/XP) Note: Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Appendix A - Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) • Click Properties • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Properties window (shown below.
Appendix A - Assigning a Static IP Address • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) • Input your DNS server addresses.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.