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 IEEE 802.1Q standard. Primary SSID: The Primary 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) Enable Multi-SSID: Check this box to enable multiple SSIDs and select the band. Enable VLAN Check this box to enable VLANs. State: Multi SSID Setting Band: Available when Both is selected, select the band you want to use on the pull-down menu. SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier. VLAN ID: If you enable Multiple-SSID, and configure Internal and MSSID on VLANs, this field will be enabled.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > SNTP SNTP/NTP Information: SNT/NTP Server IP Address: SNTP/NTP Time Zone: Daylight Saving Time: D-Link Systems, Inc. Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. Select your correct Time Zone. Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Misc. Console Settings: Check the box to enable the device console settings. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. Telnet Timeout: Select the telnet timeout value (in seconds). Limit Check the box to enable the feature. Administrator IP Limit Administrator Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log IP 1: in from.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Misc. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community Enter the public SNMP community string. String: Private Community Enter the private SNMP community string. String: User Status Check the box to enable user status notification. Notification: Trap Server IP: Enter the IP address of the trap server. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > SSL FTP Server: Enter the IP address of the FTP server. FTP User Name: Enter the FTP user name. FTP Password: Enter the password for the FTP user name. FTP Certificate Enter the FTP certificate file name. File Name: FTP Key File Enter the FTP key file name. Name: Upload: Click Upload to load the settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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.
Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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 Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a check mark 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 Using the Console Port You can connect to the DWL-2700AP console port to configure device settings via the command line. 1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-2700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device. 2. Run HyperTerminal on the PC: • Go to the Start Menu • Select All Programs • Select Accessories • Select Communications • Select HyperTerminal 3.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 6. Enter Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. 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.
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.
