DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router

Installation Information

Print this page and record the listed information here in case you have to re-configure your WAN

connection in the future or reset the device configuration settings.

Information you will need from your Internet service provider:

This is the Username that is used to log on to

your Internet service provider’s network. It is

commonly in the form

−

[email protected].

Record your

info here.

This is the Password that is used, in

conjunction with the Username above, to log

on to your Internet provider’s network.

This is the method that your ISP uses to send

and receive data between the Internet and your

computer.

Information you will need about your DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router:

This is the Username you will be prompted to

enter when you access the DIR-100

configuration screens using a Web browser.

The default Username is admin.

Record your

info here.

This is the Password you will be prompted to

enter when you access the DIR-100’s

configuration windows using a Web browser.

There is no initial Password.

This is the IP address you will enter into the

Address field of your Web browser to access

the DIR-100’s configuration windows using a

Web Browser. The default IP address is

192.168.0.1.

This is the subnet mask used by the DIR-100,

and will be used throughout your LAN. The

default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Information you will need about your LAN or computer:

Your DIR-100 Broadband Router is configured,

by default, to be a DHCP server. This means

that it can assign an IP address, subnet mask,

and a default gateway address to computers

on your LAN. The range of IP addresses the

DIR-100 will assign are from 192.168.0.100 to

192.168.0.199. Your computer (or computers)

needs to be configured to Obtain an IP address

automatically (that is, they need to be

configured as DHCP clients.)

Record your

info here.

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Introduction

This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router

features.

Router Description and Operation

The D-Link DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private

Ethernet LAN plus one USB connected printer, to share an Internet

connection via a broadband technology.

The broadband connection may be in any common form including DSL or cable modems.

The Router is easy to install and use and take just a few minutes to set up. . The D-Link DIR-100 also

incorporates many advanced features, typically found in more expensive routers. After completing the steps

outlined in the

Quick Installation Guide

(included in your package) you will have the ability to share a

single Internet connection as well as sharing information and resources such as files and printers.

The DIR-100 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows,

and can be integrated into an existing network.

Router Features

The D-Link DIR-100 Broadband Router provides the following features:

•

Broadband Modem and IP Sharing

- Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL)

modem to share the Internet connection.

•

Ethernet Switch -

Allows you to quickly and easily share an Internet connection with multiple

computers and devices.

•

Advanced Firewall, MAC Filtering, and WebSite Filtering Features -

The Web-based user

interface 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.

•

Special Application Supported -

Special applications requiring multiple connections, like Internet

gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on. The DIR-100 can sense the application type

and open a multi-port tunnel for it.

•

DMZ Host Supported -

Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This

function is used when the Special Application feature is insufficient to allow an application to function

correctly.

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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router

Front Panel

Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel.

Status LED

WAN LED

LAN LEDs

Power

The LED indicators on the front panel include the

Power

,

Status, WAN

,

and

LAN

for the Ethernet ports.

Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on.

This lights steady green when the device is first powered on, then

blinks green when the system status is normal, that is, when the

device is functioning properly. A prolonged steady green light

indicates a problem.

Lights steady green when the WAN (Internet) connection is

established and blinks green when there is activity on the WAN

port.

Lights steady green when the LAN (Ethernet) connection is

established and blinks green when there is activity on the

corresponding LAN port.

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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router

Rear Panel

Connect the power adapter cord and network cables on the rear panel. The reset button is also located on the

back of the device.

Reset

Button

LAN Ports

WAN Port

Power Adapter

Connect to Ethernet devices or computers.

Connect to broadband device such as an ADSL or cbale modem.

Insert power adapter into recepticle and plug into a suitable

power source.

Use this to reset the device to default settings including IP

settings and administator access information.

Note

:

All ports (LAN and WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports also automatically connect

with straight-through or crossover CAT5 or better Ethernet cable.

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Connecting the Router

The Router provides the connection between two networks, a private Ethernet LAN and the public Internet

(WAN). Choose a location for the Router where Ethernet devices can be connected to the LAN ports and the

WAN port can be connected to the cable modem or DSL modem that provides the broadband Internet

connection.

The Router, and all electrical devices should be protected from dust, water, moisture and heat. Make sure

network cables, power adapters and power cords are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard. As with any electrical appliance, observe common sense safety procedures.

Place the Router on a shelf, desktop, or other stable platform. Ideally you should be able to view the LED

indicators on the front panel.

Connect Router to Ethernet LAN

The Router can be connected to computers or other Ethernet devices using the four Ethernet LAN ports on

the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a

speed of 10/100 Mbps only. When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device capable of operating at

speeds between 10~100Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the

connecting port. Use standard CAT5 or better Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The Ethernet LAN ports

are auto MDI-II/MDI-X so you can use straight-through or crossover Ethernet cabling.

The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure the Ethernet

cables connected to the LAN ports do not exceed 100 meters in length.

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