Connecting The Router; Connect Router To Ethernet Lan; Connect Vlan Ports To Audio/Video Network Hardware - D-Link DIR-100 User Manual

DIR-100 Triple Play Router
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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, devices should be protected from dust, water, moisture and heat. Make sure network cables,
power adapters and power cords are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. As
with any electrical appliance, observe common sense safety procedures.
Place the Router on a shelf, desktop, or other stable platform. Ideally you should be able to view the LED
indicators on the front panel.

Connect Router to Ethernet LAN

The Router can be connected to computers or other Ethernet devices using the four Ethernet LAN ports on
the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a
speed of 10/100 Mbps only. When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device capable of operating at
speeds between 10~100Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the
connecting port. Use standard CAT5 or better Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The Ethernet LAN ports
are auto MDI-II/MDI-X so you can use straight-through or crossover Ethernet cabling. The rules governing
Ethernet cable lengths apply to all LAN to Router connections. Be sure the Ethernet cables connected to the
LAN ports do not exceed 100 meters in length.
The ports labeled NAT are intended for use by standard Ethernet devices such as switches, wireless access
points and computers. There are no special considerations when connecting Ethernet devices to these ports.
Make sure the computer used to manage the Router is connected through one of the NAT ports (3 or 4).

Connect VLAN Ports to Audio/Video Network Hardware

The two VLAN ports (1 & 2) are specially configured for direct connection to digital media servers and
VoIP equipment or any media device with broadcast/multicast capabilities. All Ethernet LAN ports,
including the VLAN ports are configurable for VLAN ID and priority setting. If the VLAN ports are
connected to intermediate devices such as a switch, make sure the port is properly configured for VLAN
settings, ID and priority settings, and so forth, in order to maintain the optimized configuration along the
entire path. For example, if the VLAN ports are connected to a switch port that is on a different VLAN,
transmission of any type of data will not be possible.
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