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    Features and Benefits 8 Hardware Overview 9 Connections ...9 LEDs ...10 Using the Configuration Interface 11 Basic ...11 Wizard ...11 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 12 WAN ...14 Modes ...14 Advanced 15 /Edit Virtual Server 21 Virtual Servers List 21 2 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    Edit Special Applications Rule 23 Special Applications Rules List 23 Gaming ...24 Add/Edit Game Rule 24 Game Rules List 24 GameFuel 25 GameFuel™ Setup 25 Add/Edit GameFuel™ Rule 26 GameFuel Rules List 26 List 32 Configuring an Inbound Filter Rule 33 3 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    Tools ...34 Admin ...34 Password 34 Administration 34 Save and Restore Configuration 34 When Full or on Schedule 37 System ...38 System Commands 38 Firmware ...39 Firmware Information 39 Firmware Upgrade 39 Firmware Upgrade Notification Options 39 Dynamic DNS 40 Status...41 Device Info 41
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    Statistics...43 Network Traffic Stats 43 LAN Statistics 43 WAN Statistics 43 Active Sessions 43 Appendix 44 Securing Your Network 44 Glossary ...46 Technical Specifications 56 Contacting Technical Support 57 Warranty 58 Registration 62 Table of Contents 5 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    Package Contents Package Contents „ D-Link® DGL-4100 GamerLounge™ Gaming Router „ Cat5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) „ CD-ROM with Manual „ Quick Installation Guide „ Vertical Stands „ Rubber Feet Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your
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    D-Link GamerLounge™ DGL-4100 Broadband Gigabit Gaming Router is a high-performance router designed to provide maximum gaming performance. With top-notch Gigabit Ethernet support for 10/100/1000Mbps LAN connections, rest assured enough bandwidth is available for all your gaming needs. The DGL-4100
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    „ New firmware upgrade notification keeps your D-Link Gaming Router up-to-date „ Next Generation hardware with one Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port and four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports „ Shamelessly attractive chassis - chrome-plated front panel, hypnotizing blue LEDs „ Smooth
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    cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem. Receptor for the Power Adapter Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 9 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission 10 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    The Basic settings tab contains the Setup Wizard, Internet connection, and network setting options. Wizard The Wizard screen contains the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that assist you with the configuration of your D-Link® Gaming Router. Using the Configuration Interface Basic > Wizard 11
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    Wizard will assist you with connecting your D-Link® Gaming Router to the Internet.The step by step guide will prompt you for the necessary information to get you connected. The Internet Connection Setup Wizard guides you through the following basic router setup steps: To begin, click on the Launch
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    of any of the information, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details. „ DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) requires you to enter the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to your broadband modem. If you are using that computer, click on the Clone Your PC
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    Used when your ISP provides you a set IP address that does not change.The IP information is manually entered in your IP configuration settings. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet. Username Password Service router
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    settings for the selected WAN interface. If this option is unchecked, the router will use the value assigned in the MTU field. WAN Port Speed: The WAN Port Speed is set to auto by default. If you have trouble connecting the WAN port, you can select the connection type (10 or 100Mbps). Respond to
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    . In other words, they know that you are paying for their service. DHCP Connection: The Release button will release the current IP address of the router. The Renew button will request an IP address. Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN > Static Basic > WAN > DHCP 16 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    Internet connection. Password: Enter the password associated with your username. Verify Password: Retype the password for verification. Service Name: If your ISP requires a service name, enter it here. Reconnect Mode: Typically PPPoE connections are not always on. The D-Link Router allows you
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    your internal network. If you have any devices using static IP addresses, be sure the addresses do not fall within the range defined here. A Static IP address is one that is entered in manually on the device. Example: Your D-Link Router uses an IP address of 192.168.0.1. You've assigned a computer
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    request an IP address from the D-Link Router. The D-Link Router will provide the device the same IP address all the time. Servers on your network should either use a static IP address or this option. To input the MAC address of your system, enter it in manually or connect to the D-Link Router's Web
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    Server option gives Internet users access to services on your LAN. This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP, Web, or Game Servers. For each Virtual Server, you define a public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and port. Example: You are hosting
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    IP address of the system on your internal network that will provide the virtual service, such as 192.168.0.50. Select the protocol used by the service. The port that will be used on your internal network. The port . The router must reboot Using the Configuration Interface 21 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    for common applications are enabled by default. PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol. IPSec VPN: Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT
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    Add/Edit Special Applications Rule The Special Application section is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a "trigger" port or port range. Special Applications rules apply to all computers on your internal network. Rule Name:
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    Gaming The Gaming section is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single PC on your network. This feature allows you to enter ports in various formats: Add/Edit Game Rule Rule Name: Give the Gaming Rule a name that is meaningful
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    is not automatically classified. GameFuel™ Setup Enable GameFuel: Automatic Classification: Dynamic Fragmentation: Max. IP Fragment Size: Uplink Speed: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications
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    used by the messages. Source IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose LAN-side IP address is within the range set here. Source Port of the page to save your changes. The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. Using the Configuration Interface 26 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. The amount of hops it will take to reach the Destination IP or network. A hop is considered to be traffic passing through a router the Device button. 27 Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Routing D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games. Enabled By default the Access Control feature is disabled. If you enable Access Control, every device on the LAN must either have a static IP address (that is one that is not in the DHCP range) or must be
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    checkbox. New entries are activated by default. Web Site: Enter the URL (address) of the web site that you want to allow (such as google.com). Enter the most inclusive domain name. For instance, entering dlink.com will give you access to www.dlink.com and support.dlink.com. Do not enter the http
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    filter section is used to control network of the desired computer or connect to the router from the desired computer and click Copy Your of the page to save your changes. The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > MAC Address Filter 30
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    outside world. The D-Link Gaming Router offers a firewall type page. Enable DMZ: If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP
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    data based on IP Address, Protocol, and/or Port. The Inbound Filter option is best suited for custom applications. For most applications you should use Virtual Server, Special Applications, or the Gaming section to create rules that will allow applications to communicate through the router. Add/Edit
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    router or which corresponds to a Virtual Server, Gaming, or Special Application Rule is ALLOWED by default. When rules are configured, the router use the same service provider and have IP IP Address, Source Ports, and Times (Always), but is specifically tied to the Public Ports defined in the Game
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    Tools Admin The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your new router secure. Password Password: Administration Enter a password the will grant access
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    The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal If you have trouble using one server, select another. Set the Date and Time If you do not have the NTP Server option in effect, you can either manually set the time for your router here or
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    click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to save your changes. The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Schedules 36 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    IP Address: Email Enter the IP address of the Syslog Server. The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update sending email. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Verify Password: Re-type the password associated with the
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    Defaults: This option will restore all configuration settings back to the factory defaults. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost. If you want to save your router configuration settings, you can do so from the Admin page. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > System 38 D-Link
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    to locate the D-Link upgrade file on your computer. 2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process. 3. Wait for the router to reboot 4. Confirm updated firmware revision on status page Current Firmware Version: 2.37 Firmware Date: Mon
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    to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc...) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter
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    loaded firmware version. Connection Type: The Internet connection type that is being used. MAC Address: The MAC address that is seen over the Internet. IP Address: The IP address being used on the WAN port. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask used on the WAN port. Default Gateway: The default gateway
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    IP and netmask means that this is the default route. Logs The router events to view. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity. Clears all of the log contents. This option will send a copy of the router
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    Statistics Updates the screen with the latest router statistics. port. Errors: The number of errors occuring with packets intended for the WAN port. Active Sessions The Active Session page displays the full details of active sessions to your router. Using the Configuration Interface 43 D-Link
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    10.0.0.0/8) 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 (172.16.0.0/12) 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 (192.168.0.0/16) D-Link routers use 192.168.0.1 as their default LAN IP address. Choosing an alternate IP address lessens the probabilty of an intruders knowing what IP network your devices are on. 44 Appendix
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    4. Set up MAC Filtering Each networking device (router, network card, etc) on a network contains a unique hexadecimal number that identifies that specific product. This number is referred a MAC address that is not in the list you created, will be denied access. Appendix 45 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    systems AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol - AARP. Used to map the MAC addresses of Apple computers to their AppleTalk network addresses, so that conversions can be made in both directions. Application layer - 7th Layer of the OSI model. Provides services to applications to ensure that they can
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    program that the processor of a computer uses to startup the system once it is IP address with no user intervention Bottleneck - A time during processes when something causes the process to slowdown or stop all together Broadband or PCMCIA interface. It supports a 32-bit data path Link Systems, Inc.
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    to allow users with Dynamic IP addresses to obtain a Domain Name that will always by linked to their changing IP address. The IP address is updated by either client software running on a computer or by a router that supports DDNS, whenever the IP address changes 48 Appendix D-Link Systems, Inc
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    per second Gigabit Ethernet - Transmission technology that provides a data rate of 1 billion bits per second Graphical user interface - GUI H H.323 - A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices 49 Appendix D-Link Systems, Inc
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    routers IIS - Internet Information Server is a WEB server and FTP server provided by Microsoft IKE - Internet Key Exchange is used to ensure security for VPN security at the packet processing layer of network communication Internet Service Provider - An ISP provides access to the Internet to
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    data on the Internet or on an Intranet IPsec - Internet Protocol Security IPv6 - Internet Protocol Version 6 uses 128-bit addresses and was developed to solve the problem that we face of running our of IP version 4 addresses IPX - Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by
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    Extended User Interface is a Local Area Network communication protocol. This is an updated version of NetBIOS NetBIOS - Network Basic Input/Output System Netmask - Determines what portion of an IP address designates the Network and which part designates the Host NetWare - A Server Software developed
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    -to-Point Tunneling Protocol is used for creating VPN tunnels over the Internet between two networks Preamble - Used to synchronize communication timing between devices on a network Q QoS - Quality of Service R RADIUS - Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into
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    be shared on a network. Mainly used in Unix based Operating Systems Server - A computer on a network that provides services and resources to other computers on the OSI model which coordinates the connection and communication between applications on both ends Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - Used for
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    users to their company's network VLAN - Virtual LAN Voice over IP - Sending voice information over the Internet as opposed to the PSTN VoIP - Voice over IP W Wake on LAN - Allows you to power Access - An updated version of security company that provides a broadband Internet connection over a
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    WAN Port Software Features • GameFuel™ Priority - Technology • Up to 256 Firewall Port Configurations • Access Control Policies (Parental Controls) • Internal and External System Logging • Static / Dynamic Routing • Oversized NAT table • Email Alerts Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u LEDs • Power
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    can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through
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    to the original owner or to refund at D-Link's sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective
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    covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products that have been
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    LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK D-Link Corporation/DLink uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    Link office. Appendix FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to
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    Appendix Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 62 D-Link Systems, Inc.
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