TM D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G800AP 802.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Connections .......................................................................................... 5 LEDs ....................................................................................................6 Features .............................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G800AP 802.11g Wireless Range Extender Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A TM Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide 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-G800AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction At up to fifteen times the maximum wireless signal rate of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-G800AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. The D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender is an enhanced 802.11g high-performance, wireless device.
Connections Receptor for the Power Adapter Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWLG800AP to its original factory default settings. 5 The LAN Port is AutoMDI/MDIX. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-G800AP to the local network.
LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender has 2 LEDs as shown below: Power: Wireless Link/Act: A steady green light indicates a connection to a power source. A steady green light indicates a good wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DWL-G800AP is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network.
Features and Benefits Extends the range of your wireless network. Up to 5X Faster with D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 54Mbps. With increased data rate and capacity, the DWL-G800AP delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks. Fully 802.11b Compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices.
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 computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G800AP is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 TM Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624-Firmware 2.37 or newer (Rev.C) TM Wireless Router The DWL-G800AP is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extendert utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G800AP 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Getting Started On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network incorporating the DWL-G800AP. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.
Getting Started (continued) 2 1 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network DWL-G800AP 3 DWL-G800AP Access Point Mode 4 5 6 TM Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G 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).
Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G800AP. The DWL-G800AP default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser Type in the IP address of the DWL-G800AP http://192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Network LAN IP- Dynamic IP Address- Select this option to receive a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server on your network. Assign a static IP address to the DWL-G800AP. This selection is recommended for ease of network configuration. Static IP Address- IP Address- When Static IP Address is selected, you will input the static IP address of the DWL-G800AP into this field. The IP address must be within the range of the IP addresses in your network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Operating Mode - Wireless > Repeater AP Mode-Select this mode to use the DWL-G800AP as an access point. Repeater-Repeater is the default setting. Use this setting to repeat the wireless signal of a D-Link access point. AP Name You can rename your DWL-G800AP, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. (Available only in AP mode.) SSID (Service Set Identifier) The name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Repeater>Site Survey Click Site Survey in the Wireless configuration screen displayed on the previous page. The DWL-G800AP will scan the network. Please wait a few seconds for this process to complete. Site Survey Completed The Site Survey displays the features of each available network as follows: BSSID- Basic Service Set Identifier is the 48-bit MAC address of the wireless interface of the access point.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless > Access Point Operating Mode AP Mode-Select this mode to use the DWL-G800AP as an access point. Repeater-Repeater is the default setting. Use this setting to repeat the wireless signal of a D-Link access point. AP Name You can rename your DWL-G800AP, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. SSID (Service Set Identifier) The name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless > Access Point (continued) Channel - Select the channel from the pulldown menu. All devices on the network must share the same channel to communicate. Authentication Open System - Communicates the key across the network. Shared Key - Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate. Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users WPA based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless > Access Point (continued) Super G Mode- Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increas end user application throughput in an 802.11g network. Super G is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. For top performance, all wirelss devices on the network should be Super G capable. Select either Disabled, Super G without Turbo, Super G with Dynamic Turbo, or Super G with Static Turbo. Disabled- Standard 802.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless >Access Point>WPA When you select WPA in the Wireless configuration window, you will configure the following: RADIUS Server 1 IP- Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your network. Port- Enter the port dedicated to the RADIUS server. Shared Secret- Enter the secret word that devices on the network will input into their wPA configuration.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless>Access Point>WPA-PSK When you select WPA-PSK in the Wireless configuration window, you will configure the following: Passphrase- Enter the Passphrase that all devices on the network will share in order to use the security features of WPA-PSK. Confirmed Passphrase- Enter the passphrase again to confirm. TX Rates- Select the transmission rate from the pulldown menu. Super G- Please refer to page 19 for information on this field.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) 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-G800AP by clicking Browse.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help The Help window displays information about each section in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-G800AP for the changes to take effect.
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/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 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. Click Next.
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 using Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Com- puter Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer (continued) 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: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
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 34
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 Built-in Ethernet Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 36
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 Built-in Ethernet Select Using DHCP in the Manually Using DHCP Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 37
Networking Basics (continued) 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.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G800AP 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-G800AP Wireless Range Extender. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-G800AP cannot access the configuration menu.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in 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 illustration below.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode (continued). If you are using the DWL-G800AP to repeat the wireless signal, check that the Ethernet MAC address of the wireless router or access point is entered properly in the settings. Please note that the Repeater function is compatible with the following D-Link devices: 1 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624 Wireless Router - Firmware 2.37 (Rev. C) or newer.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWLG650 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. 5.
Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. Check that the LEDs are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings are correctly entered for the network. If you are using 2.
Troubleshooting (continued) 8. Resetting the DWL-G800AP to factory default settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-G800AP to the factory default settings.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.
Technical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -88dBm 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER, -86dBm 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -89dBm Physical Dimensions: L = 5.6 inches (142mm) W = 4.3 inches (109mm) H = 1.
Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Power Input: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.5A Weight: .44 lbs.
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