D-Link AirPremier DWL-1750 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Router/Bridge Manual This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Connections ......................................................................................... 5 Outdoor Installation .............................................................................. 6 Grounding ................................................................................
Package Contents 1 7 8 4 6 5 10 2 9 3 Contents of Package: 1 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 2 Inline Power Injector 3 AC Power Cord 4 5 6 7 MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable Grounding Wire Crossover Ethernet Cable Reverse Polarity-N Female RF Cable 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable 8 Mast Mounting Kit 9 Wall Mounting Kit 10 Manual on CD 11 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction The DWL-1750 conforms to the 802.11 standard and covers a large operating distance, providing an 11Mbps* outdoor WLAN which enables users to access the Internet or an organization’s network. The D-Link AirPremier DWL-1750 features a die-cast watertight housing and a built-in lightning protector to protect it from harsh environmental conditions, including extreme variance in temperature. It also includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installation.
Connections PoE Power Injector Attach one end of the power cord to the power port; attach the other end to the wall outlet. Special Ethernet Port Connect one end of the MIL-C-5015 Ethernet Cable into this port; connect the other end into the Power and Data Output Port on the Inline Power Injector. Reverse Polarity -N Type Connector for connecting the antenna or RF cable.
Outdoor Installation This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. The DWL-1750 can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to a mast as shown above.
Antenna Mast Requirements To accommodate the outdoor antennas, the antenna mast must satisfy the following requirements: The construction of the mast must be of a sturdy, weatherproof and no corrosive material like examples of galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe. Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 41 mm (1.625 in.). Subjecting to the type of antenna that you intend to install other diameters may be possible as well.
Features Ideal for Internet Hotspots- Provides outdoor users with wireless Internet Access Robust Outdoor Housing - Designed for harsh outdoor environments, with die-cast, watertight housing and built-in lightning protector 2 Different Operation modes - Capable of operatingas either a Router or a Bridge. Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps.
Network Layout Mount the DWL-1750 to an unobstructed wall or mast. Make sure that is is grounded. Connect the DWL-1750 to the Inline Power Injector Connect a Hub, Switch or Router to the Inline Power Injector Connect a desktop computer to the router.
Network Layout (continued) Upon completion of the installation, laptops, with wireless network cards installed, will be able to connect wirelessly to the DWL-1750 in order to surf the Internet. For more information regarding installation, please see the sections on Grounding and Connections in this manual, and the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase.
Using the Configuration Utility To configure the DWL-1750, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-1750 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Start your Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser program.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-1750, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank. (However, if you have changed the password, please enter the correct password.) Click OK Connect to 192.168.0.1 Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Dynamic IP Router Select Central Dynamic IP Router if you are locating the router in a central position to obtain an IP Address automatically from your ISP or corresponding wireless network. Most Cable Modem Users will select this option. WAN - Ethernet Host Name- You may enter the Host Name here (optional) NAPT- Select Disable or Enable.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Static IP Router Select Central Static IP Router mode if the DWL-1750 will be in a central location. In this mode you will enter the Static IP Address that is provided to you by your ISP.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central PPPoE Router > Dynamic or Static PPPoE Select Central PPPoE Router mode if your ISP uses PPPoE. Most DSL users will select this option.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Remote Static IP Router Select this option to input the Remote Static IP Address provided by your ISP WAN - Wireless IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Your ISP will provide this information AddressDNS Server AddressNAPTLAN - Ethernet IP Address- Your ISP will provide this information Select Disable or Enable.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Remote Bridge Bridge IP IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address- Your ISP will provide this information DNS Server Address- Your ISP will provide this information Apply- Click Apply if you have made any changes 18
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Bridge Bridge IP IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address- Your ISP will provide this information DNS Server Address- Your ISP will provide this information Apply- Click Apply if you have made any changes 19
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DWL-1750 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP Address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers ON, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DWL-1750.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-1750 can be configured as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing Web and FTP services via the public IP Address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network.) The DWL-1750 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DWL-1750 are invisible to the outside world.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet using their MAC Addresses Disable or Enable Click Enable to enable the MAC filter. By enabling the filter you allow access to the Internet to only those computers whose MAC Addresses are listed in the filter list. Computers not listed are blocked from the Internet.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature that is used to deny or allow traffic that passes through the DWL-1750. The Firewall Rules that you create will appear in the list at the bottom of the page. Please be sure to Click Apply, after you have made changes or additions.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 250. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications should be made within the value range of 0-3000.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Routing Network Address - Enter the Network IP Address Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway Address Static Route List - Displays a list of the Static Routes that you have entered Apply - Click Apply if you have made any changes 25
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DWL-1750.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Anti-DoS Select one or more of these options to reject DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Some CPU resources are used in Anti-DoS attacks. If you notice performance degradation, you may wish to adjust the selection of Anti-DoS attacks.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-1750 administrator can change the system password. The Login name is admin.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the DWL-1750. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the DWL-1750 back to factory settings by clicking on Default.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware There may be new firmware for your DWL-1700AP available on the D-Link support website. Click here to check for a firmware upgrade on our support site. You will need to download and install TFTP software on a computer in your network. Copy the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from our website into the TFTP folder on your hard-drive. You can upgrade the firmware here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Device Info The Device Info screen displays information about the DWL-1750.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Wireless The screen above displays the Wireless Status and the length of time of the current connection. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above.
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 98. 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.
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.
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. 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, please follow these directions:(In Windows XP) 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 (continued) 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 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 (continued) 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: Residential 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 (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 43
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties 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. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 45
Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 46
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Note: The following illustrations are examples only. The IP Address that you are pinging may be different from those in the following examples. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1: How do I configure Static Routing on the DWL-1750? A: The DWL-1750 supports the Static Route function; refer to the following descriptions to configure your static routing: Network Address: Do not specify the IP address; input the Network address instead Ex: 192.168.100.0, 192.168.0.0, 10.0.0.0, etc. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the network Gateway: The next hop IP address (i.e., the next device or router on the network path to the destination).
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Remarks: - Actual Clearance is > 32.8 feet (10m.) - Distances over 25 Miles (40km) are very difficult to align and install. - This range is the maximum range, the real range depends on environmental factors. - This chart is based on 2dB cable and connector loss. Q3: How can you tell if a connection between two DWL-1750s (Central/ Remote) is established or not? A: You can check the Wireless Link Information in the Status > Wireless screen in the Configuration Utility.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-1750 Wireless Bridge/Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-1750 Wireless Bridge/Router. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-1750 cannot access the Configuration menu.
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.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Check to make sure that the Router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the Internet. If you need to find out how to ping network devices, please refer to “Checking the Wireless Connection by pinging” in the Networking Basics section of this manual.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.
Troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 6.
Appendix 1: Telnet Configuration The DWL-1750 is designed to operate as shipped from the factory without any special set-up. However, it has many options and parameters that can be changed if users have special requirements. Most of the management functions can be accessed using TCP/IP protocol; it can also be configured by Telnet/Console. Configure the DWL-1750 using a Telnet session on a wired LAN attached computer.
Telnet Configuration (continued) 2. Enter the User Name and User Password as shown below. (The default User Name is user1 and the default User Password is test.) After you have logged in, the Telnet user interface screen will appear, as shown below.
Telnet Configuration (continued) 3. The structure of the menu tree is shown on the following page. Users can use the following keys to select the parameter to change or add. Up/Down or i/k key: move the cursor up/down to the specific item. Right or l or Enter key: select the item or enter the sub-menu. Left or j key: return to previous menu page. Home or Ctrl-A: move the cursor to the first item of the menu page. End or Ctrl-E: move the cursor to the last item of the menu page.
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Appendix 2: Boot Code Firmware Upgrade This procedure is optional. If you wish to upgrade the Boot Code, check the D-Link support website to see if the Boot Code has been upgraded. If it has, and you wish to upgrade it (optional), here is the procedure to upgrade the Boot Code, program firmware and Web image by using the console port.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) After the Hyper Terminal window appears: Give this new connection a name. (e.g., DWL-1750) DWL-1750 DWL-1750 Select corect COM port. (e.g.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Set baud rate as 115200, and flow control as None. Then press OK to bring up the HyperTerminal window. Press Esc to reboot the DWL-1750. After reboot, and when showing EDORAM Testing, press X to enter console mode.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in DLX and press Enter. When CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (X.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start boot code upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\X.BIN 1K Xmodem file send for DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\X.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) When XMODEM End of Transfer & ERASE ROOT FW (X.BIN) NOW (Y/y): appears, type Y to update Flash. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Upon completion, you will see X.BIN Upgrade Complete! displayed on the screen.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in reboot and press Enter to let the new boot code activate. After rebooting and when showing EDORAM Testing, press X to enter console mode again.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in DLS and press Enter, the following warning will appear: Warning!! Main program will be overwritten!! Press Y (in upper case) to proceed... Press Y to erase old program image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (SOHO.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start program image upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\SOHO.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in DLP and press Enter to erase the old Web image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (PFS.IMG) and path, then choose Send to start Web image upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\PFS.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key in DLB and press Enter to upgrade the BIOS. When CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in the correct filename (STARTUP.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start to upgrade the BIOS code. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\STARTUP.
Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) When XMODEM End of Transfer and Erase Root FW (X.BIN) NOW ( Y/y): appears, type Y to update Flash. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal After a successful upgrade, you will see STARTUP.BIN Upgrade Complete! DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Type in reboot to restart the DWL-1750.
Appendix 3: 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 wherever a wireless network is available. 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.
Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from a WLAN’s ease of implementation.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Console (RS-232) Configuration SNMP MIB I & MIB II FCC Operating Range Up to 3.48 miles (5.
Technical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: <-84dBm @11Mbps <-90dBm @2Mbps RF Connector: Proprietary N-type (Reverse Polarity) Interface: 1 ports 10base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet for WAN/LAN UART for console Firmware Upgrade: TFTP (Transparent FTP) Xmodem & 1K Xmodem Physical Dimensions: L = 9.57 inches (243mm) W = 7.87 inches (200mm) H = 3.
Technical Specifications (continued) Protocol Supported: TCP/IP NAT/NAPT Virtual Server (NAT inbound server) DHCP client/server PPPoE Static Routing Ethernet Bridging Security: 64/128-bit WEP (RC4) MAC Address based access control 802.11b SSID hidden Denial Wireless 802.11b “ANY” station PPPoE authentication PAP/CHAP Weight: 16.53 lbs. (7.
Technical Support You 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 our web site, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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