D-Link DIR-100 - Manual (Page 5)

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)
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.
Operating Systems
The DIR-100uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration
manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software,
including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
Web Browser
Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management
software. The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera,
Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 5.0, Netscape Navigator® version 4.7, or later versions. The web
browser must have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
packages) that may be running on your computer.
Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)
Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router.
This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an
Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed.
Likewise, most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard
equipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter
before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that
come with the Ethernet NIC adapter.
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