Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DWL-7100AP D-Link
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DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.4/5GHz) M a n u a l Building Networks for People D-Link Air Premier™ AG Wireless Access Point.
2 Contents P ackage Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics ................
3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Access P oint P ow er Adapter – 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ether net Cab le N.
4 Introduction The D WL-7100AP has the newest, strongest and most adv anced security features a vail able tod ay . When use d wit h ot her 802.11 WP A (W i-Fi Protect ed Access) comp atibl e products .
5 Better security with WP A- The D WL-7100AP can securely connect to wireless clients on the networ k using WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) pro viding a much higher le v el of security f or y our data and communications than has pre viously been av ailable .
6 Wireless Basics D-Link Air Premier TM AG wireless products are based on industr y standards to provide eas y-to -use an d comp atib le hi gh-s peed wi rele ss con necti vity wi thin y our h ome , bus ines s or public access wireless netw or ks .
7 Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based T echnology The DWL -7100AP Wireless Access P oint utiliz es the 802.11a, 802.11b and draft 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data r ate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.
8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless networ k adapters installed can access the D-Li nk Air Pre mier TM A G D WL-710 0AP from virtually an ywher e wi thin its ope rating r ange.
9 Getting Started An Infrastructure wireless network contains a wireless access point or router . The Infrastructure Network e xample, shown on the f ollowing page, contains the f ollowing D-Link netw.
10 Y ou will need a broadband Inter net access (Cab le/DSL) subscr iption Consult with your Cab le/DSL provider f or proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to an Ether net broadband router such as the DI-604. ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-604.
11 Whene ver y ou want to configure your network or the D WL-7100AP , you can access the Configuration Menu b y opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the D WL-7100AP .
12 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Click Apply to sa ve the changes . Note: In the Configuration screens that f ollow , you will be able to configure settings f or 802.11a and 802.11g devices in y our network. Settings that y ou input for 802.
13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is shor t f or Local Area Network. This is considered your inter nal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interf ace for the D WL-7100AP . These settings ma y be ref erred to as pr iv ate settings.
14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Access Point: Select this mode to create a WLAN (wireless local area network). PtP Bridge (Point to Point Bridge): This mode enables you to connect two WLANS. Remote AP MAC Address: Input the remote AP MA C address of the AP with wh ich th e D WL- 710 0AP will associate.
15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode > AP Repeater & AP Client AP Repeater: T o extend the range of the wireless network selec t this opti on an d ent er th e MA C address of the remote AP within your network that will hav e its range extended.
16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance T ransmit Power: Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be helpful f or security pur poses if y ou wish to limit the transmission range . Frequency: The frequency will reflect the channel selection.
17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance (continued) Super Mode: Super Mode is av ailable in both 802.11a and 802.11g, as f ollows: Radio Wave: Select ON or OFF .
18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Access Control: Disabled - Disable the Access Control f eature Accept - Accept the MA C addresses in the list into the network Reject - Reject the MA C addresses in the list from par ticipating in the network MAC Address: Input the MA C address.
19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band - Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g . Enabling this f eature allows Ether net devices to communicate with wireless clients.
20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encr yption Select IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a. 802.11a is selected here . Wireless Band- Select Open System to communicate the k ey across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) PSK - The Pre-Shared K ey mode of WP A does not require the inclusion of a RADIUS ser v er in your network. EAP - Extensible A uthentication Protocol is a general authentication protocol that is used in conjunction with a RADIUS ser v er in the network.
22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled . Link Integrity: Select Enabled or Disabled .
23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Ser ver > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Dynamic Pool Settings- Enable o r Disable the DHCP function here. Enter the star ting I P a d d r e ss i n t h e range . IP Assigned From - Enter the number (the quantity) of IP address in the range .
24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Ser ver > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Static Pool Settings- Enable o r Disable the DHCP function here. Enter the static IP address of the de vice here. Assigned IP- Enter the MA C address of the de vice here.
25 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Ser ver > Current IP Mapping List Current DHCP Dynamic Pools- These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses.
26 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Admin T ools > System User Name: The def ault User Name is admin. Old Password: T o change your pass word, first enter the old pass word. New Password: Enter the new pass word. Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new pass word.
27 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Update File: Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on y our hard dr iv e. (Bef ore you browse y our hard dr iv e you will need to do wnload the updated fir mware from the D-Link Suppor t website: http://suppor t.
28 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Cfg File Browse f o r t h e configuration settings that you hav e sav ed to your h a r d d r i v e . C l i c k OK when y ou made your selection. Update File- Click OK to load the selected settings.
29 This window displa ys the network traffic statistics f or both receiv ed and transmitted communications through the Ethernet por t and wireless connections associated with the access point.
30 The Help menu is displa yed here. Y ou can also click on Help in any windo w for additional inf or mation. Help Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Here you will find client information, including MA C address, wireless band, authen- tication mode, signal strength and pow er saving mode.
31 U si ng th e AP Manager Discovering Devices The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your networ k from a central computer . With AP Manager there is no need to configure de vices individually . Click on this button to d isc ove r th e devices av ailable on the netw or k.
32 Using the AP Manager (continued) Y ou can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to m ultiple AP’ s b y clicking on this b utton after selecting the de vice(s). IP Configuration Select the AP that you w ant to assign an IP address to and click the IP b utton.
33 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration Clic k on th is b utton to access the confi guration proper ties of the selected de vice(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the de vice unless you click the Apply button.
34 Device Configuration>General When selecting multiple de vices for configuration, some options are unav ailable for configuration as noted(*) below: • Device Name(*) : This allows you to change the de vice name f or the selected access point.
35 Device Configuration>General (continued) Using the AP Manager (continued) User Limit : Enter the number of load balancing users , from 0-64. • • • Link Integrity : This pulldo wn selection enab les or disables Link Integrity .
36 Device Configuration>Wireless>IEEE802.11a • SSID : The Ser vice Set (network) Identifier of your wireless netw or k. • C ha n n e l : Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the def ault setting. • SSID Broadcast : Al l o ws y ou t o en ab le or dis ab le th e br oad ca st ing of the SSID to network clients.
37 Device Configuration>Wireless • SSID : The Service Set (networ k) Identifier of y our wireless network. • Ch an ne l : Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the def ault setting. • SSID Broadcast : A l l o w s y o u t o enab le or disa ble the broadcast ing of the SSID to network clients.
38 Device Configuration>Security>IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g The Security tab cont ains the WEP confi guration settings on the intial page. If you select WP A as the aut hentication type , an addi tional tab will appear with the WP A confi guration options based on your selection.
39 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11a>WP A-EAP • Cipher T ype : Select A uto , TKIP , or AES from the pulldown men u. • Group Key Update Interval : Select the inter v al dur ing which the group ke y will be vaild.
40 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security> IEEE 802.11a & IEEE 802.11g>Security Server • RADIUS Server : Enter the IP address of the RADIUS ser v er . • RADIUS Port : Enter the por t used on the RADIUS ser v er .
41 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Filters • Internal Station Connection : Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other . When this option is disab led, wireless stations are not allow ed to e xchange data through the access point.
42 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>AP Mode • Access Point : The def ault setting used to create a wireless LAN. • PtP Bridge : Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together . This only works with another D WL-7100AP . If enabled you must enter the MAC address of the other D WL-7100AP .
43 Using the AP Manager (continued) • DHCP Server : Enable or disab le the DHCP ser ver function. Device Configuration>DHCP • IP Assigned From : Enter the initial IP address to be assigned by the DHCP server . • Range of Pool (1~255) : Enter the number of allocated IP addresses.
44 Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The D WL-7100AP allows you to sav e the device settings to a configuration file . T o sav e a configuration file , follow these steps: • Select a de vice from the De vice List on the main screen of the AP Manager .
45 Using the AP Manager (continued) Firmware T o upgrade the firmware: • Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard driv e. • Click on the firmware button as sho wn abov e. • A popup windo w will appear .
46 Using the AP Manager (continued) This bu tton will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through de vice configuration. Setup Wizard Click Next Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field.
47 Setup Wizard (continued) Using the AP Manager (continued) Click Next Enter the SSID and the Channel f or the network. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encr yption v alues here.
48 Setup Wizard (continued) Using the AP Manager (continued) Click Next Ent er the SS ID and th e Chan nel f or the network. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encr yption v alues here.
49 Setup Wizard (continued) Using the AP Manager (continued) The D WL-7100AP setup is complete! Click Finish.
50 About Clic k on th is b utton to vie w the v ersion of AP Manager . Refresh Using the AP Manager (continued) Click on this button to refresh the list of devices av ailable on the netw or k. De vice s with a chec kma rk ne xt to them are still av ailable on the network.
51 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to estab lish a network at home or wor k, using Microsoft Windows XP . Note: Please ref er to websites such as http://www .homenethelp .com and http://www .microsoft.com/windo ws2000 for inf or mation about networking computers using Windows 2000.
52 Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . In the f ollowing window , select the best descr iption of y our computer . If your computer connects to the inter net through a gate wa y/router , select the second option as shown.
53 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name . All computers on your netw or k should ha ve the same Workgroup name.
54 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes . Networking Basics (continued) When the changes are complete, clic k Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer .
55 Networking Basics (continued) In the window belo w , select the option that fits your needs . In this example , Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your netw or k. Click Next . Inser t a disk into the Flopp y Disk Dr iv e, in this case drive A.
56 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the inf ormation under Here’ s how in the screen below . After y ou complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your netw or k.
57 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the inf or mation on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will tak e effect when y ou restar t the computer . Clic k Y es to restar t the computer . Y ou hav e completed configuring this computer .
58 Click Start (in the lo wer left cor ner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer . Select Properties . Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Proper- ties window . Y ou may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional.
59 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window , enter the Computer name . Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup .
60 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology . If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
61 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-clic k on Network Connections . Click on Properties .
62 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router .
63 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A windo w similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wire- less Router or Ac- cess P oint.
64 1. Check that the Ethernet LED on the D WL-7100AP is ON . If the LED is not ON , check that the cab le for the Ethernet connection is securely inser ted. Check that the Ethernet adapter is working proper ly . Please see item 3 in this section: Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly .
65 2. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. T o check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear .
66 T roubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly . Y ou may be using diff erent network adapters than those illustrated here, b ut this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of netw or k adapters y ou are using.
67 T roubleshooting (continued) Double-clic k on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL- A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the driv ers are installed pr.
68 T roubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from vir tua lly an ywhere y ou w ant. Howe v er , the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range .
69 7. Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings After you ha ve tried other methods f or troubleshooting your netw or k, y ou may choose to Reset the D WL-7100AP to the factory default settings .
70 Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x De vice Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later ; Netscape Navigator v6 or later ; or other Ja va-enab led browsers. • T elnet • AP Manager • SNMP v .
71 T echnical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity F or 802.11a: • 6Mbps: -87dBm • 9Mbps: -86dBm • 11Mbps: -88dBm • 12Mbps: -85dBm • 18Mbps: -83dBm • 24Mbps: -80dBm • 36Mbps: -76dBm • 48Mbps: -71dBm • 54Mbps: -71dBm F or 802.
72 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical suppor t f or customers within the United States and within Canada f or the duration of the warranty period on this product.
73 Subject to the terms and conditions set f or th herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) pro vides this Limited warranty f or its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased t.
74 • The custome r must submit with the product as part of the claim a written descript ion of the Hardwar e defect or Softw are nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.
75 Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be gov er ned by the laws of the State of Calif or nia. Some states do not allow e xclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts , so the for egoing limita tions and excl usions may not apply .
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