As part of this review, not only the DIR-100 configuration will be described, but also the technical specifications of this entry-level router will be presented. Most often, such a network device is used to implement entry-level computer networks. And both in the office and at home. It is his capabilities and tuning algorithm that this review will be devoted to.
Equipment. Appointment
The delivery list for this wired network node includes the following components:
- Router
- Cable twisted pair with a length of 1 meter. At the same time, it is crimped on both sides, and they use it mainly at the stage of setting up a network Internet access point.
- A disk with software and documentation. On it you can find a utility to configure it. Also, digital documentation is recorded on this digital medium.
- Impulse power block. With its help, power is supplied to such a wired router.
- Instructions for setting up and operating in paper format. In it you can find not only the technical characteristics of such a device, but also a detailed procedure for setting up the DIR-100. Therefore, without a detailed study of it, a novice user certainly can not do.
- Also included in the delivery list is a warranty card. Its real validity period is 1 year from the date of acquisition of such a network node.
The router considered in this review is designed to implement entry-level computing networks. And both in the office and at home. The only limitation in this case is the lack of wireless coverage.
Main settings
Before configuring the DIR-100 router, we will determine its main technical characteristics. The first important point is the lack of a Wi-Fi wireless transmitter. That is, the hero of this review cannot transmit information wirelessly.
This modification of the router is equipped with one input port and four outgoing. And all of them are RJ-45. The maximum data transfer rate in this case is limited to 100 Mbps.
The power supply voltage of the network access point is 5V in nominal mode. In this case, the current can be 1.2 A. That is, the power consumption level of the network device does not exceed 6 watts. That is, the hero of this review is a very, very energy-efficient device.
Order of setting. Main steps
The D-Link DIR-100 router is configured as follows:
- All communication wires are brought to the installation site. Their connectors are connected to the connectors of all computing devices. Twisted pair from the provider company is installed in the connector labeled WAN. All other plugs must be installed in free slots marked LAN.
- The power supply unit of the device is installed in the socket, and its wire with a plug - in the corresponding socket of the network device.
- At the next stage, we turn on the router and the personal computer, which is part of the custom computer network. Without fail, we wait until the end of their download. After that, the browser starts on the PC. In its line we enter "192.168.0.1".
- Next, you will be asked to confirm entering the network device setup menu. In each of its fields we enter the word "admin".
- After opening the interface, go to the “Setup” tab. On it, select the sub-item "Internet". Next, you need to set the parameters for connecting the device to the global web. This type of switching (PPPoE, L2TP or PPTP), verification data (username and password) and addressing method. The latter can be dynamic or static. All this information can be found in the contract for the provision of services or on the hotline for support of the provider's subscribers. Also, in the case of static addressing, we indicate the necessary set of digits for identification in the network. It is also indicated in the contract.
- Also on this same tab we set the addressing method inside the created network. In this case, select dynamic. We save the changes and exit the settings of the network access point.
- Next, we force the router and PC to reboot.
This completes the setup of the DIR-100. It is only necessary to check the correctness of the previously entered values.
Health testing
After the previously described manipulations, the D-Link DIR-100 setup is completely completed. Now you just need to make sure that the previously created section of the computer network is working. To do this, it is enough only on the included PC, which is connected to it, it is enough to launch any browser available on it. Then, in his line of address set, you need to enter, for example, “yandex.ru” and press “Enter” for this field. If the previously performed manipulations are implemented correctly, the initial page of this search engine will open. Otherwise, go back to the setup menu and check the previously specified parameters.
Reviews
A very simple operation is setting up the Link DIR-100. This is a key advantage of this device. In addition, it has an extremely low cost. It can be bought for 600-800 rubles. Another plus of this network system is reliability. As experience shows, failures and other problems in its operation are extremely rare.
The only significant drawback of such a wired router is the lack of a Wi-Fi transmitter. Therefore, before its acquisition, this feature must be taken into account. It is impossible to somehow install such a wireless device in the router connector. In this case, you need to purchase more expensive such network systems.
Conclusion
First of all, as part of this review, a phased configuration of the DIR-100 with various recommendations was presented. The most optimal options for using such a network device are also given and its main parameters are indicated. This is a really good entry-level router. Its main disadvantage is the lack of a built-in Wi-Fi transmitter for implementing the wireless part of the computer network. Otherwise, it has no significant drawbacks and is simply excellent for creating both home LANs and office LANs. But only on the basis of a wired method of transmitting information.