DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents .................................................................................................................4 Minimum System Requirements...........................................................................................4 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................5 Features and Benefits .......................................
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID .................................................................................................43 Advanced > System Log ...............................................................................................45 Tools > Admin ...............................................................................................................46 Tools > System .....................................................................................................
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP Wireless G Outdoor AP/Bridge Eight screws & one rubber ring Two rubber dipole antennas Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide 2 Mounting Kits PoE base unit Power adapter Power cord RF jumper cable Grounding wire Surge arrestor 30m Ethernet cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this produ
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Introduction Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. The DWL-2700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Introduction Introduction (continued) WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; WDS with AP; or WDS. Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet). Faster wireless networking speeds up to 54Mbps*. Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices that is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-2700AP can connect with existing 802.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics 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 to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-based Technology The DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-2700AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Operational Modes Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Getting Started Getting Started (continued) Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to a PC. Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the connector on the PoE base unit.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-2700AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-2700AP 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 web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™).
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is selected from the drop-down menu. 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. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Scan: Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Valid Key: First through Fourth keys: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: Radius Server: Radius Port: Radius Secret: D-Link Systems, Inc. WEP is selected. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Enter the Radius port. Enter the Radius secret.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Radius Server: Radius Port: Radius Secret: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Basically the access points will act as a client and an access point at the same time.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Auto Channel Scan: This option is unavailable in WDS with AP mode.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Valid Key: First through Fourth keys: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: D-Link Systems, Inc. IEEE 802.11g WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Auto Channel Scan: This option is unavailable in WDS.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Valid Key: First through Fourth keys: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-PSK, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WDS Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN > Static LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-2700AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. Get IP From: Static (Manual) is chosen here.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN > Dynamic Get IP From: Dynamic (DHCP) is chosen here. Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP Address automatically from a DHCP server in your network. IP Address: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen. Subnet Mask: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen. Default Gateway: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless channel. When IEEE 802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6. Channel: The default channel for IEEE 802.11g is 6. Data Rate: The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu DTIM: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1 and 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Access Control: Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with Connection: each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Access: wireless clients.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-2700APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-2700APs in the network. User Limit (0-64): Set the User Limit in this field (0-64). Link Integrate: Select Enabled or Disabled.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IP Control: addresses to devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2700AP to function as a DHCP server.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings (continued) The Range of Pool Enter the number of IP addresses available for assignment. (1-255): SubMask: All devices in the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate. Enter the submask for the network here. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to Control: wireless devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2700AP to function as a DHCP server.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2700AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-2700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Dynamic Pools: assigned dynamic IP addresses.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must suppport VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard. (Please see the following page for more information.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID (continued) Master SSID: The Master SSID and Security can not be changed here. Those values follow the settings in Home>Wireless. Guest SSID: When you Enable Guest SSID you can name each guest SSID. Security: The Security options for these three Guest SSIDs are Open System or Shared Key. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64, 128, or 152-bits Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Enter key here.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > System Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client association with AP • Web login Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. View Log: Click on View Log to view the recent log. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Admin User Name: Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. Old Password: To change your password, enter the old password here. New Password: Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password: Enter your new password again. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-2700AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-2700AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Tools > Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded file. Select the file and click OK to update the firmware. Note: Once you’ve upgraded the firmware to version 2.xx, you won’t be able to downgrade it to version 1.xx. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cfg File Update File: Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file. Load Settings to the Loacl Hard Drive: Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to save the configuration file. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc Status: Timeout: SNMP: D-Link Systems, Inc. Telnet is enabled by default. Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. Check Enabled to use SNMP. SNMP is disabled by default.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-2700AP, the firmware Information: version and the MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics: This window displays the statistics of the IEEE802.11g network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Indication Temperature Indication: This window displays the current operating temperature. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Client Info Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Using the AP Manager The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AP Manager • Select DWL-2700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device. To select an entire list, hold the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration Click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also save and load configuration files from this window. When you load a configuration file, you must click Apply if you want the settings to be applied to the selected device(s).
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a checkmark in the Device Name box to change the name. This option should only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > General (continued) DHCP client: There is a pulldown menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s). This allows them to receive IP configuration information from a DHCP server. When disabled, the access point(s) must have a static IP address assigned to them. Load Balance: This pulldown selection enables or disables load balancing.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. Data Rate: A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s). Tx Power: A pulldown menu for selecting the transmit power of the selected device(s). Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (20~1000): network.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless (continued) DTIM (1~255): DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages. Fragment Length This sets the fragmentation threshold (specified in bytes). Packets (256~2346): exceeding the value set here will be fragmented. The default is 2346.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless > Authentication Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WDS Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s). Open: The key is communicated across the network.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WEP Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s). Open: The key is communicated across the network. Shared: Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEP settings. Open System/ Shared Key: The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are required. Active Key Index: Select which defined key is active on the selected device(s).
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x Cipher Type: WEP is used here. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x (RADIUS) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP (Server) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/ WPA-Auto-EAP Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Filters The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11g: Internal Station Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. Connection: When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Broadcast from Enabling this option allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Ethernet to WLAN: wireless clients.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: There are 3 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11g: • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here. Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 2 AP modes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode > WDS with AP WDS with AP: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together while acting as an access point at the same time. This only works with other DWL-2700APs. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > WDS WDS: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-2700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to eight addresses). D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Dynamic Pool Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the fields below. Static Pool Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the Settings: same IP address to a device at every restart. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > DHCP Server (continued) DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2700AP, if applicable. Lease Time: The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address. Status: This option turns the dynamic pool settings on or off. Device Configuration > Monitor Current Temp: Displays the current operating temperature of the DWL-2700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard. Master SSID: The Master SSID and Security can not be changed here. Those values follow the settings in Home > Wireless.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Multi-SSID (continued) Master SSID: Select HEX or ASCII. Guest SSID: Select 64, 128, or 152-bits. Security: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Enter key here. VLAN Group ID: If you configure Enable Guest Access, and configure Internal and Guest networks on VLANs, this field will be enabled. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Log Remote Syslog Check this box to enable logging. Status: Activity: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down menus. There are 3 types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Remote Syslog Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. Status Server IP: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Client-Info Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band. Authentication: RSSI: Power Saving Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Configuration Files The DWL-2700AP allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager. Click the device configuration button. Click the Save button after you have all the settings as you want them. A popup window will appear prompting you for a file name and location.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager To load a previously saved configuration file, follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager. Click the device configuration button. Click the Open button. A popup window will appear prompting you to locate the configuration file. Locate the file and click Open. The configuration file is loaded into the AP Manager but has not actually been written to the device(s).
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). To upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. Click on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click Open. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2700AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Click Next. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) If you selected WEP, select the key size (64, 128, or 152-bit), the key type (HEX or ASCII), and then enter your WEP key. Click Next. If you selected WPA-Personal (PSK), enter the passphrase. Cipher Type TKIP is used. 1800 for Group Key Update Interval is suggested. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-2700AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. About Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled 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. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start. Double-click on Control Panel.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. 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.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Input your DNS server addresses. Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh® OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Click Apply Now. The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows® XP and 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point. 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-2700AP. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-2700AP cannot access the Configuration menu.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 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.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 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 > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G680; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 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. 5.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-2700AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Network Management • Web Browser interface - HTTP • AP Manager • SNMP Support - D-View Module - Private MIB • Command Line Interface - Telnet Data Rate For 802.11b: • 11, 5.5, 2, and1Mbps For 802.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Antenna Type • Monopole antennas with 5dBi gain Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 11Mbps: -83dBm For 802.11g: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 6Mbps: -87dBm • 9Mbps: -86dBm • 11Mbps: -85dBm • 12Mbps: -88dBm • 18Mbps: -83dBm • 24Mbps: -80dBm • 36Mbps: -76dBm • 48Mbps: -71dBm • 54Mbps: -66dBm Transmit Output Power For 802.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual • 367ft (112m) @ 54Mbps • 820ft (250m) @ 18Mbps • 1,640ft (500m) @ 6Mbps LEDs • Power • 10/100M • RSSI level • 802.11b/g Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Current Consumption • Max.8.5W with PoE (without heater) • Max.28.
Contacting Technical Support DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Technical Support 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 website, or by phone.
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DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Warranty D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software.
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