D-Link Router DIR-100 User Manual

							
D-Link DIR-100 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................4
Package Contents  ..............................................................4
System Requirements  .......................................................4
Introduction  .......................................................................5
Features  ........................................................................\
.....5
Hardware Overview  ...........................................................7
Front Panel  ..................................................................7
Rear Panel  ...................................................................8
Technology Introduction  ....................................................9
Introduction to Broadband Router Technology  ...........9
Introduction to Firewalls  .............................................9
Introduction to Local Area Networking  ......................10
Reset  ........................................................................\
.10
Installation  
..................................................................11
Getting Started  ................................................................11
Installation Location  ..................................................11
Network Settings  .......................................................11
Configuration  .............................................................12
Log in  ........................................................................\
......1
Setup Wizard  .............................................................13
Internet Setup........................................................................\
18
Static (assigned by ISP)  .....................................18
Dynamic (Cable)  .................................................19
PPPoE (DSL)  ...................................................... 0
PPTP ..................................................................1
LTP  ...................................................................

Big Pond  .............................................................3
Network Setting  ..................................................................... 4
Router Settings ................................................... 4
DHCP Server Settings ......................................... 5
DHCP Client List & reservation  ........................... 6
Advance Configaration  .......................................................... 7
Port Forwarding Rules ..............................................7
Application Rules  ......................................................8
Access Control  ..........................................................9
Website Filter  ............................................................30
Firewall Settings  ........................................................31
Advanced Network Settings  ...................................... 3
QoS ........................................................................\
...33
Tools  ........................................................................\
..............34
Administrator Settings  ..............................................34
Time Settings  ............................................................35
System Settings  ........................................................36
Firmware Upgrade  .....................................................37
Dynamic DNS  ............................................................38
System Check  ...........................................................39
Schedules  .................................................................40 
						

							
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Log Settings ..............................................................41
Status........................................................................\
..42
Device Information  .................................................... 4
Log ........................................................................\
....43
Stats  ........................................................................\
..44
Active Session  ...........................................................45
Support  .....................................................................46
Troubleshooting  ........................................................47
Assigning a Static IP Address  ..........................................51
Networking Basics  ....................................................54
Check your IP address  .....................................................54
Statically Assign an IP address  ........................................55 
						

							
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• 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)
Product OverviewPackage Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product. If any 
of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 
						

							
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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.
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. This Manual is designed to help you connect the D-Link DIR-100 to a high speed Internet connection and 
four Ethernet PC connections.
This  manual  provides  a  quick  introduction  to  Broadband  Router  Technology,  Firewalls,  and  Local  Area  Networking.  Please  take  a 
moment to read through this manual and get acquainted these various tech\
nologies.
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. 
•  VPN  supported
  -  Supports  multiple  and  concurrent  IPSec  and  PPTP  pass-through  sessions,  so  multiple  users 
behind the DIR-100 can access corporate networks through various VPN cli\
ents more securely.
•  Advanced  Firewall,  MAC  Filtering,  and  WebSite  Filtering  Features
  -  The  Web-based  user  interface  
						

							
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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 appli\
cation to function correctly. 
						

							
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Power
Steady green light indicates 
the unit is powered on.
WAN LED
Lights  steady  green  during  when  there 
is a valid WAN connection.
LAN
Steady green light indicates a 
valid connection.     
						

							
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Reset
Used to restore the DIR-100 back 
to factory default settings.
Rear Panel
*All  ports  (both  LAN  &  WAN)  are  Auto-MDIX.  All  ports  auto-sense  cable  types  to  accommodate  Straight-through  or 
Cross-over cable.
Power
Connect  one  end  of  your  included 
power adapter to the power port and 
the other end into your power outlet.
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).
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.      
						

							
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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. The information that is sent and received from your computer is moved from your 
computer to the server using routers. A router also determines the best route that your information should follow to ensure that the 
information is delivered properly.
A  router  controls  the  amount  of  data  that  is  sent  through  your  network  by  eliminating  information  that  should  not  be  there.  This 
provides security for the computers connected to your router, because computers from the outside cannot access or send information 
directly to any computer on your network. The router determines which computer the information should be forwarded to and sends 
it. If the information is not intended for any computer on your network, the data is discarded. This keeps any unwanted or harmful 
information from accessing or damaging your network.
Introduction to Firewalls
A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. 
A  firewall  can  be  a  computer  using  firewall  software  or  a  special  piece  of  hardware  built  specifically  to  act  as  a  firewall.  In  most 
circumstances,  a  firewall  is  used  to  prevent  unauthorized  Internet  users  from  accessing  private  networks  or  corporate  LAN’s  and 
Intranets.
A  firewall  watches  all  of  the  information  moving  to  and  from  your  network  and  analyzes  each  piece  of  data.  Each  piece  of  data  is 
checked  against  a  set  of  criteria that  the  administrator  configures.  If  any  data  does  not  meet  the  criteria,  that  data  is  blocked  and 
discarded. If the data meets the criteria, the data is passed through. T\
his method is called packet filtering.
A firewall can also run specific security functions based on the type of application or type of port that is being used. For example, 
a firewall can be configured to work with an FTP or Telnet server. Or a firewall can be configured to work with specific UDP or TCP 
ports to allow certain applications or games to work properly over the I\
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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. 
The  most  common  media  is  CAT5  cable  (UTP  or  STP  twisted  pair  wire.)  On  the  other  hand,  wireless  networks  do  not  use  wires; 
instead they communicate over radio waves. Each computer must have a Network Interface Card (NIC), which communicates the 
data between computers. A NIC is usually a 10Mbps network card, or 10/10\
0Mbps network card, or a wireless network card.
Most networks use hardware devices such as hubs or switches that each cable can be connected to in order to continue the connection 
between  computers.  A  hub  simply  takes  any  data  arriving  through  each  port  and  forwards  the  data  to  all  other  ports.  A  switch  is 
more sophisticated, in that a switch can determine the destination port for a specific piece of data. A switch minimizes network traffic 
overhead and speeds up the communication over a network.
Networks take some time in order to plan and implement correctly. There are many ways to configure your network. You may want 
to take some time to determine the best network set-up for your needs.
Reset
To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps:
1. Leave the device powered on, do not disconnect the power
.  Press the reset button and hold (use a paper-clip)
3.  Keep the button pressed about 10 seconds
4.  Release the button
The DIR-100 will then automatically reboot itself.