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 D-Link DIR-100 User Manual Table of Contents 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 D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package 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. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 4 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. 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 - 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 clients more securely. · Advanced Firewall, MAC Filtering, and WebSite Filtering Features - The Web-based user interface D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 5 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. · 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. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 6 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. LAN Steady green light indicates a valid connection. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 7 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). 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. *All ports (both LAN & WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports auto-sense cable types to accommodate Straight-through or Cross-over cable. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 8 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. 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. D-Link DIR-100 User Manual 9 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. 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 . Press the reset button and hold (use a ...