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Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................8 Getting Started ....................................................................................12 Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: TM D-Link AirPlusXTREME G DWL-2000AP High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point ! Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.0A ! Manual and Warranty on CD ! Quick Installation Guide ! Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. ! Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-2000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction TM The D-Link AirPlusXtreme G DWL-2000AP High-Speed Wireless Access Point is a draft 802.11g high-performance, wireless access point that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The DWL-2000AP is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-2000AP can operate as an Access Point; in Access Point-to-Access Point Bridging mode; Access Point-to-Multipoint Bridging mode; or Wireless Client mode.
Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert either a Straight-through or a Cross-over Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL2000AP to a switch on the local network.
LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
Features ! 4 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; AP-to-AP Bridging; AP-to-Multipoint Bridging; and Wireless Client. ! Faster wireless networking with the draft 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps ! Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-touse 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, both physically and logically, can benefit from a WLAN’s ease of implementation.
Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology 1 The DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP 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-2000AP. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please remember that D-Link AirXtremeG wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
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-2000AP. The DWL-2000AP default IP Address is shown below: ! ! Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router http://192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Menu (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 Menu (continued) Home > LAN 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-2000AP. 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. IP Address- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-2000AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: a Wireless Access Point; a Wireless Client; a Wireless Bridge; or a Multi-Point Bridge. 1 Access Point mode is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. 2 Wireless Client mode will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device (e.g., a computer, printer, etc.) into an 802.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode (continued) Enter the MAC address to configure the Wireless Client and the Wireless Bridge modes Wireless Client mode When using the DWL-2000AP in Wireless Client mode, you will enter the MAC address of the Remote AP. Wireless Bridge mode When using the DWL-2000AP in Wireless Bridge mode, you will enter the MAC address of the Remote Bridge.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance TX Rates- The DWL-2000AP will automatically sense the best possible speed when you select Auto (the default setting), or you can choose the data transfer rate: 54Mbps,48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps,6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps. 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.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-2000AP administrator can change the system password.
Using the Configuration Menu (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-2000AP. 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 Wireless Access Point back to factory settings by clicking on Restore.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Access Point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the DLink support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information about the DWL-2000AP, such as the assigned IP Address and the wireless settings. Status > Log The Log keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Access Point. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DWL-2000AP. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 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.
