TM D-Link Air DWL-700AP 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ......................................................................................8 Using the Configuration Utility ............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: ! D-Link Air DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point ! Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A ! Manual on CD ! Quick Installation Guide ! Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance wireless device that can be used in one of three modes: as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. The DWL-700AP is compatible with existing 802.
Features and Benefits ! 3 Operational Modes – Use the DWL-700AP as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. ! Fully 802.11b Compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices. ! Provides a level of security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption – Supports 64-,128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security for your data and wireless communication.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-700AP.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After logging in, the screen below will appear. Click on the tabs in the screen to access different segments of the Configuration Utility. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the DWL-700AP. Home > Wizard Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page. Apply Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to rename your access point, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. SSID: The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. The SSID can be up to 32 characters in length.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP address automatically assigned to the DWL-700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically.” With a DHCP Server there is no need to manually assign an IP address. Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP address. IP Address: 192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the access point as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the IP address range for your network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Mode Access Point: Select this option to use the DWL-700 AP as an access point in your network. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP as a wireless client in your network. A wireless client is a device that connects to the network through a router or an access point. Remote AP MAC: Input the MAC Address of the remote AP to which the DWL700AP will connect when it is in wireless client mode.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) The default Performance settings are shown here. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. Advanced > Performance RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,437. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2,437 are recommended.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from accessing the DWL-700AP. You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the broadband router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC Addresses that are in the selected filter.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. Tools > System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Click on Click here to check for the latest firmware.... Download the latest firmware to your hard drive. Then click Browse on this page to find the firmware upgrade on your hard drive. Click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Status > Device Info This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-700AP.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The access point keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The access point keeps traffic statistics. You are able to view the statistics of the router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the wireless portion of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. DWL-700AP Status > Wireless Connected Wireless PCs LIst This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC’s and the length of time that they have been connected.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you 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 network. To continue click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: ! Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). ! Right-click on My Computer. ! Select Properties and click. ! Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. ! You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. ! To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer ! In this window, enter the Computer name. ! Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. ! All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. ! Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. ! Click the Support tab. ! Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Some gateways/broadband 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 gateway/router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections. ! Right-click on Local Area Connections. ! Double-click on Properties.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ! Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). ! Click Properties. ! In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 ! Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98 ! Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-700AP. We cover various aspects of the network including network adapters. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-700AP Access Point. 1.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. To 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. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
Troubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start. Right-click on My Computer. Click Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (or whatever network adapter you are using). Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Cardbus Click OK.
Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Resetting the DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to reset the DWL-700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link Air products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
Technical Specifications Standards ! IEEE 802.11 ! IEEE 802.11b ! IEEE 802.3 ! IEEE 802.3u Port: ! 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Data Rates: ! 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Encryption: ! Supports 64-,128-bit WEP Media Access Controll: ! CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: ! 2.4 – 2.
Technical Specifications (continued) Modulation Techniques ! Barker (1Mbps/0db) ! Barker (2Mbps/3db) ! CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db) ! CCK (11Mbps/8.5db) Physical Dimensions: ! ! ! Transmitter Output Power: ! 15dBm +/- 2dB External Antenna Type: ! 2.5dB gain with reverse SMA L = 5.5 inches (140mm) W = 4.5 inches (114mm) H = 1 inches (25.
