D-Link DIR-100 User Guide

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

PPPoE (DSL) ......................................................20

PPTP ..................................................................21

L2TP ...................................................................

Big Pond ............................................................. 23

Network Setting .....................................................................24

Router Settings ...................................................24

DHCP Server Settings ......................................... 25

DHCP Client List & reservation ........................... 26

Advance Conﬁgaration .......................................................... 27

Port Forwarding Rules ..............................................27

Application Rules ......................................................28

Access Control .......................................................... 29

Website Filter ............................................................30

Firewall Settings ........................................................ 31

Advanced Network Settings ......................................32

Network Settings .......................................................11

Conguration ............................................................. 12

Setup Wizard .............................................................13

Internet Setup........................................................................18

Static (assigned by ISP) .....................................18

Dynamic (Cable) ................................................. 19

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 .................................................... 42

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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Section 1 - Product Overview

• DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router

• Power Adapter

• Ethernet Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

• Manual on CD

Product Overview

Package Contents

System Requirements

• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem

• Computers with Windows

• 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. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter

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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 technologies.

Features

• Broadband Modem and IP Sharing - Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection.

• Ethernet Switch

devices.

• VPN supported

behind the DIR-100 can access corporate networks through various VPN clients more securely.

• Advanced Firewall, MAC Filtering, and WebSite Filtering Features

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

- Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP pass-through sessions, so multiple users

- 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 application to function correctly.

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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.

LAN

Steady green light indicates a valid connection.

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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).

*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.

Reset

Used to restore the DIR-100 back to factory default settings.

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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. This 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 Internet.

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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 10/100Mbps 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

2. 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.

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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.

•

Keep away from any heating devices.

•

Do not place in a dusty or wet environment.

The recommended operational speciﬁcations of the DIR-100 are: Temperature 32o F ~ 131o F Humidity 5 % ~ 90 % In addition, remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the hardware.

Network Settings

To use the DIR-100 correctly, you have to properly conﬁgure the network settings of your computers. The default IP address of the DIR-100 is 192.168.0.1, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These addresses can be changed as needed, but the default values are used in this manual. If the TCP/IP environment of your computer has not yet been conﬁgured, you can refer to Conguring Your PCs to Connect to the DIR-100 to conﬁgure it.

For example:

1. Conﬁgure your computer

Or more conveniently

2. Configure your computers to obtain TCP/IP settings automatically from the DHCP server feature of the DIR-100 Since the IP address of the DIR-100 is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.0.X (where “X” is a number between 2 and 254.) Each computer on your network must have a different IP address within that range. The default gateway must be 192.168.0.1

IP as 192.168.0.3, subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 and gateway as 192.168.0.1

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(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.

Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the DIR-100 into the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) ﬁeld and press “Enter.” The default IP address of the DIR-100 is 192.168.0.1

For example: http://192.168.0.1

After the connection is established, the logon screen will pop up. To log in as an administrator, enter the username of “admin” and the password (there isn’t a default password, leave it blank). Click the OK button. If the password is correct, the web-management interface will appear.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.

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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.

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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.

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