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Building Networks For People
DIR-100
Ethernet Broadband Router
User Manual
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CONTENTS About This User’s Guide .............................................................................................................................. iii Before You Start ........................................................................................................................................... iii Installation Notes .......................................................................................................................................... iv Installati
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System Check............................................................................................................................................... 50 Schedules ..................................................................................................................................................... 51 Log Setting................................................................................................................................................... 52 Status.......
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet. Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. Overview The procedure to install the Router can be d
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (User Name and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. Internet Connection The DIR-100is intended for use with a broadband device such as an ADSL, DSL or cable (CATV)
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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: Record your Username (PPPoE connections) This is the Username that is used to log on to info here. your Internet service provider’s network. It is commonly in the form − user@isp.com. Password (PPPoE
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router 1 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 R
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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 Power LAN LEDs The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, WAN, and LAN for the Ethernet ports. Power 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 Status device is
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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. Power Adapter WAN Port LAN Ports Reset Button Connect to Ethernet devices or computers. LAN Ports (1 – 4) WAN Port Connect to broadband device such as an ADSL or cbale modem. Insert power adapter into recepticle and plug into a suitable Power Adapter power source. Use this to reset the device to default s
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router 2 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 cab
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Power On Router To power on the Router: CAUTION: The Router must be used with the 1. Insert the AC Power Adapter power adapter included with the device. cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. See the back panel illustration above to view the power receptacle. 2. The Power LED indicator will immediately light green and remain lit. The Status LED should light
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router 3 Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup. This chapter is concerned mainly with using your computer to configure the WAN connection.
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Accessing the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Router. Type in http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser. The URL in the address bar should read: http://192.168.0.1. Once entered, the user
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Login Use the default user name “admin” and no password for first time setup. You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established. The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Router to access the web-based manger. Login menu 8
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Web Manager The Web Manager used for configuration uses directories to organize the various menus used to configure and monitor the Router. The first page that appears after logging in presents the Internet menu in the Setup menu directory. Click to access menu directories: Setup, Advanced, Tools and Support. Click to launch Setup Wizard for Internet connection. Internet Connection menu Most users will be able to configure their Internet connect
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Internet Connection Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, open the Setup menu directory (the first page you see after logging in), and click the SetupWizard button to go to the Wizard menu. Wizard menu Click the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin configuration on the Internet connection. Setup Wizard – Welcome The initial dialog box summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizar
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Step 1 Type a new Password used for system administration in the space provided and the same password again in the Confirm Password space. This will be the new system password used to login. Remember that this password is case sensitive so it must be typed exactly as you are typing it here when you want to access the web manager. The user cannot change the system User Name used for login, admin. Click the Next button to proceed, click the Pr
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Configure PPPoE Connection For PPPoE connections, select the Address Mode Dynamic IP or Static IP, type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. Retype the password again and if necessary, type a Service Name or domain name. For Static IP address mode, type the IP Address assigned to your account. Your ISP should provide this IP address along with other account information. Click Next to continue.
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Configure Russia PPPoE Connection For PPPoE connections, select the Address Mode Dynamic IP or Static IP, type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. Retype the password again and if necessary, type a Service Name or domain name. For Static IP address mode, type the IP Address assigned to your account. Your ISP should provide this IP address along with other account information. An additional set of
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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Configure Dynamic IP Address Connection For Dynamic IP Address connections, you may want to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router. Some ISPs use the unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter for identification and for IP address assignment (DHCP) when you first access their network. This can prevent the Router (which has a different MAC address) from being allowed access to the ISP’s network (and the Interne
