D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+ Enhanced 2.
Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 8 4. Getting Started ................................................ 11 5. Using the Configuration Menu......................... 13 6. Troubleshooting............................................... 18 7. Networking Basics........................................... 24 8.
1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • • • • D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extender Power Supply (5V, 2.5A) Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-800AP+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+ Wireless Range Extender is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless device. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. The DWL-800AP+ can act as an access point or a wireless repeater. In repeating mode, the DWL-800AP+ repeats the wireless signal of D-Link AirPlus access points and wireless routers to extend the range of your wireless network. Unlike most 802.
Connections Ethernet Port – this RJ-45 Auto MDI/MDIX port provides connection to a network device using a Power Receptor Cat 5 Ethernet cable. (The Auto Reset Button MDI/MDIX port accommodates either a Straight-Through or a CrossOver cable and is autosensing.
*By default, the DWL-810+ is set to Repeater mode. Just input the 12- digit Ethernet MAC address (e.g., 0080CO2C5551) of the remote router or access point that you wish to repeat. If you wish to use the DWL-800AP+ as an access point, you can select this option instead. Go to the Wireless tab in the Web Configuration Utility to make these selections.
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-800AP+ Wireless Range Extender has 2 LEDs as shown below: Power – a steady Green light indicates a proper connection to a power source. Wireless Link/Act – a steady Yellow light indicates a good wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DWL-800AP+ is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network.
3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus 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. The D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area. The DWL-800AP+ is compatible with the following D-Link AirPlus family of products: ♦ DWL-650+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter for laptop PCs ♦ DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.
business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless range extender and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650+) to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your Range Extender, Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2.
4. Getting Started The default setting for the DWL-800AP+ is Repeater mode. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point. The diagram on the next page shows an example of a network with 2 DWL-800AP+’s. One is used as an Access Point and the other is used as a Repeater.
Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the modem to an Ethernet Broadband Router (such as the D-Link DI-604) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the router. Connect the router to the D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for setting up the Access Point.
5. Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-800AP+, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-800AP+. The DWL-800AP+ default IP Address is shown below: • • Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Access Point http://192.168.0.30 (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting.
Configuration Menu This window displays the default settings of the DWL-800AP+. The default IP Address is 192.168.30. If you select Dynamic IP Address, you will obtain a dynamic IP Address from a DHCP server on your network. The Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Input the IP Address of the Gateway (the router on your network.) Click Apply if you have made any changes. Network Operating Mode: Wireless The default setting is Repeater. Select AP Mode or Repeater.
Configuration Menu SSID: (Service Set Identifier) “default” is the default setting. 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. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting.
Configuration Menu Admin Administrator Settings: Change your password in this window. Re-enter the new password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click Apply, if you have made any changes. System Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Save. The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL-800AP+ by clicking Browse. When you have selected the settings file, click Load.
Configuration Menu Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-800AP+ for the changes to take effect.
6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-800AP+ Wireless Range Extender. 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-800AP+ Wireless Range Extender. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-800AP+ cannot access the Configuration menu.
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 device. 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 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.
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (Please note that we use the DWL-650+ as an example of a wireless network adapter. You may be using a different wireless network adapter, but your troubleshooting procedure will be similar to this example.
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.
7. Resetting the DWL-800AP+ to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-800AP+ to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+ to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: • Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-800AP+ • Use a paper clip to press the Reset button.
7. 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 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 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 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 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. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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 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 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.
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.
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: 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 Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • 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.
