D-Link DIR-100 User Manual

D-Link DIR-100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Building Networks For People DIR-100 Triple Play Router User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Before You Start............................iii Packing List..............................iii Installation Notes............................iv Installation Information..........................v INTRODUCTION..........................1 Router Description and Operation.........................1 Router Features.............................1 Front Panel..............................2 Rear Panel ..............................3 CONNECTING THE ROUTER.......................4 Connect Router to Ethernet LAN......................4 Connect VLAN Ports to Audio/Video Network Hardware................4 Power On Router............................5 Reset................................5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION......................6 IP Settings on Your Computer..........................6...
  • Page 4 System Status..............................38 System Settings..............................39 Administrator Settings............................40 Firmware Upgrade ............................41 Configuration Tools............................41 System Log................................42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................43 CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER.............45...
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router 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 described in general terms in the following steps: 1.
  • Page 6: Installation Notes

    Internet Connection The DIR-100 is intended for use with a broadband device such as an ADSL, DSL or cable (CATV) modem. The physical connection to the Internet must first be established through a broadband device, typically this should be set up as an invisible bridge.
  • Page 7: Installation Information

    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: Username This is the Username you will be prompted to Record your info here.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    DSL or cable modems. The DIR-100 is specially configured for use with premium IP services such as VoIP and Movies on Demand. Two ports are configured specially for streaming for VoIP, digital media servers and TV set top controllers.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    DIR-100 Triple Play 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.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    NAT ports (3 or 4) or it will not be able to connect to the Router’s management software. Note: For multiple function on DIR-100, the “NAT” & “VLAN” words will not be seen on the real device. Power Adapter LAN Ports Connect NAT ports (3&4) to...
  • Page 12: Connecting The Router

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router 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.
  • Page 13: Power On Router

    3. Keep the button pressed about 4 seconds. 4. Release the button. The DIR-100 will then automatically reboot itself. Upon restarting the Router will load the factory default configuration settings including the default IP address 192.168.0.1 a subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and the...
  • Page 14: Router Configuration

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router 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. Connect the computer directly to either NAT port, port 3 or 4 Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup.
  • Page 15: Accessing The Configuration Manager

    DIR-100 Triple Play 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.
  • Page 16: Log In

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Log in 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.
  • Page 17: Web Manager

    DIR-100 Triple Play 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 is the System Status display in the System menu directory.
  • Page 18: Internet Setup

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router The table below lists the various configuration and display menus found in each menu directory. The page number below the menu directory title is the first page of the description of the menus found in that directory.
  • Page 19: Setup Wizard

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, open the Wizard menu directory. Wizard menu Enter a Host Name and Domain Name for the Router, or accept the default names. Choose the Time Zone and configure and enable Daylight Saving dates where appropriate. Click the Next button to go the WAN Settings configuration menu.
  • Page 20 DIR-100 Triple Play Router For Dynamic IP Address connections, the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter can be copied 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 Internet).
  • Page 21 DIR-100 Triple Play Router For Static IP Address connection types, you must type in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and ISPGateway Address, the ISP provides this information. Click Next to continue. Static IP Connection Setting Description IP address assigned by your The public or global IP address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 22 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Setup Wizard – Configure PPPoE Connection For PPPoE connections, type in the User Name 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. The MTU value Click Next to continue.
  • Page 23: Wan Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router WAN Settings Manual Internet Connection The Internet connection can be configured manually without using the Setup Wizard. To continue Internet connection settings manually click on the WAN menu directory link. The first menu to appear is the Connected Type menu.
  • Page 24: Dynamic Ip Address

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Dynamic IP Address A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection, perform the steps listed below.
  • Page 25: Static Ip Address

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Static IP Address When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the Internet connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Default Gateway IP address. Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings.
  • Page 26: Pppoe

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router PPPoE PPP or Point-to-Point protocol is a standard method of establishing a network connection/session between networked devices. To configure the connection for PPPoE, perform the steps listed below. The information that is to be provided in this window must be given to you by your ISP and must be carefully configured.
  • Page 27: Vlan Settings

    If the DIR-100 is used on a network with other VLAN supporting devices, such as 802.1Q VLAN switches, it is important to make certain that all the ports on these switches used for VoIP or streaming video are on the same VLAN, that is use the same PVID, and have identical 802.1p priority settings.
  • Page 28: Dns Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router DNS Settings Use the DNS settings menu to set up DNS relay or static DNS service for LAN clients. DNS settings menu Use the DNS Proxy option to relay DNS settings automatically from the ISP to properly configured LAN side clients.
  • Page 29: Lan Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router LAN Settings Use the LAN Settings menu to configure the IP settings of the Router and enable the Router’s DHCP server. With DHCP enabled, the Router can provide IP settings automatically for 253 clients on the private LAN.
  • Page 30: Dhcp Clients List

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router DHCP Clients List The DHCP Client List displays active DHCP clients. To reserve a Static IP address for a DHCP client on the list, click the Static option box for the client, it will appear in the Static Client menu. Click the OK button to assign the IP address as a Static IP address.
  • Page 31: Advanced Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Advanced Settings Configuration menus contained in the NAT Settings, Firewall, Routing and UPnP menu directories are used to configure the more advanced network settings. These menus are described in the next few sections. NAT Settings The NAT Settings menus are used to configure single, multiple and trigger port forwarding as well DDNS and DMZ setup.
  • Page 32: Virtual Server

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Virtual Server The Virtual Server menu is used to configure single port forwarding to specified IP addreses on the LAN. Typically this is used to forward requests to LAN side servers from the WAN. Virtual Server menu Enter the destination Private IP address on the LAN side, this is the station or server that recieves the single port forwarding as defined by the rule.
  • Page 33: Special Application

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Special Application The Special Application menu is used for trigger port forwarding from the LAN, typically for common network applications using standard ports that trigger the rule created for it when detected. Special Application menu Configure the Trigger Port or range of ports and Trigger Type for a rule. Enter the Public Port and Public Type used for the application.
  • Page 34: Port Mapping

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Port Mapping Use port mapping to map public ports to specified servers on the LAN. Port Mappipng menu Configure the LAN side Server IP address, the Mapping Port or range of ports and Type for a rule (type a port range using the format xxx-xxx, for example, 4367-4375).
  • Page 35: Alg

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router The Application Level Gateway menu is used to create pass-through rules for network applications that conflict with NAT. ALG menu Enable any listed pass-through rule by clicking to select the option box for that rule. A non-standard FTP...
  • Page 36: Dmz

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Firewalls may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games. For these applications, a firewall bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP address is a “visible” address and does not benefit from the full protection of the firewall function.
  • Page 37: Ddns Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router DDNS Settings The DIR-100 supports DDNS or Dynamic Domain Name Service. Dynamic DNS allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specific host from various locations on the Internet.
  • Page 38: Firewall

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Firewall Configuration menus in the Firewall directory are used to filter or block specific traffic from teh WAN side or to deny access to the WAN from the LAN by specified stations bassed on MAC or IP address.
  • Page 39 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Click the Advanced Settings button to view more Firewall options. Firewall Options menus...
  • Page 40: Client Filtering

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Client Filtering Clients on the LAN side can be filtered by IP address using the Client Filtering menu. Client Filtering menu To use IP-based client filtering, click to select the Enable Client Filter box and configure the rules. For each new fultering rule define the IP adress or address range, each rule allows definition of port, port range and port type, if no port is defined the rule will block all traffic.
  • Page 41: Mac Control

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router MAC Control The MAC Control menu is used to specify MAC addresses that are either denied or allowed WAN access as a group. This is especially for wireless networks. MAC Control menu Select a client MAC address form the pull-down menu or type in a MAC address to be added. Click the Add button to place the MAC address on the list.
  • Page 42: Routing

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Routing The Routing menus are used to view the routing table and setup static routing. Routing Table Click Refresh to update the routing table. Static Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for aggregate traffic distributed to multiple routers within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN.
  • Page 43: Dynamic Routing

    Use the dynamic routing change the mode of the Router and configure RIP settings. Note: Networks using the DIR-100 as the only router and gateway device and are not using static routes do not need to change the Dynamic Routing settings.
  • Page 44: Upnp

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router UPnP Universal Plug and Play or UPnP is a group of network device control protocols intended to simplify networking for home and small office networks. The UPnP menus are used to enable and configure settings for UPnP.
  • Page 45: System

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router System The menus in the System directory are used for basic managemnet and maintenance . Tasks such as upgrading firmware and changing the administrator password are done using the System directory menus. System Status – Device Information display...
  • Page 46: System Status

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router System Status Click the System directory link to view the System Status information display. Use this to find current status information including IP settings for the LAN and WAN, firmware version and MAC address. System Status display If the Internet connection uses DHCP for its WAN IP settings, these IP settings can be renewed or released by clicking on the Renew or Release buttons below the Internet information.
  • Page 47: System Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router System Settings Use the System Settings menu to configure NTP time settings and to enable or disable NAT. System Settings menu Configure time settings NTP settings and time zone information and click OK to apply and save the new settings.
  • Page 48: Administrator Settings

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Administrator Settings The Administrator Settings menu is used to configure login user name and password and to setup remote management of the Router. Administrator Settings menu Configure User Name and Password used for management access to the Router and click the OK button to apply and save the new administrator account settings.
  • Page 49: Firmware Upgrade

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Firmware Upgrade Make sure the Router has the latest firmware with the Firmware Upgrade menu. The firmware version is listed in this menu as well as in the System Status display. Firmware Update Use the Browse button to locate the firmware file or type the full path and file name in the space provided.
  • Page 50: System Log

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router System Log The System Log menu is used to view the log and setup notification for the Router. System Log menu System logs can be sent to a remote server or emailed to an email address. Enable and configure the remote...
  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Technical Specifications Standards  IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet  IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet  IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation IEEE 802.1Q VLAN   IEEE 802.1p Priority Device Management Web-Based – requires at least Microsoft Internet Explorer v5 or later, Netscape Navigator v4 or later, or other Java-enabled browsers.
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  • Page 53: Configuring Ip Settings On Your Computer

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed.
  • Page 54 DIR-100 Triple Play Router 2. In the Control Panel menu, click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network and Internet Connections. 3. In the Network and Internet Connections menu, click Network Connections. Click Network Connections. 4. In the Network Connections menu, right-click on Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
  • Page 55 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties option from the pull-down menu. 5. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 56: Windows 2000

    DIR-100 Triple Play Router Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties menu. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1.
  • Page 57 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 1. In Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties. 2. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
  • Page 58 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
  • Page 59 DIR-100 Triple Play Router Configure Windows NT 4.0 for DHCP 1. Open the Control Panel menu, and then double-click the Network icon. 2. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab. 3. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
  • Page 60: International Offices

    Norway TEL: 886-2-2910-2626 India FAX: 886-2-2910-1515 Karihaugveien 89 URL: www.dlinktw.com.tw N-1086 Oslo D-Link House, Kurla Bandra Complex Road Norway Off CST Road, Santacruz (East) Headquarters TEL: +47 99 300 100 Mumbai - 400098 2F, No. 233-2, Pao-Chiao Rd. FAX: +47 22 30 95 80...

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