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DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................2 Package Contents ............................................................................3 Introduction ....................................................................................4 Features and Benefits ......................................................................6 Wireless Basics .................................................
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3200AP Wireless Access Point with PoE Power over Ethernet base unit Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A Power Cord Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Introduction Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-3200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Introduction WPA-Enterprise 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 witha 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-3200AP 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; AP-to-AP Bridging; or AP-to-Multipoint Bridging. Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet). Faster wireless networking with the 802.11g standard to provide a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode).
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual 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.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-3200AP 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* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP 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.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual 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-3200AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-3200AP to the PoE base unit.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Getting Started 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-3200AP 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 labeled POWER IN on the PoE base unit.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-3200AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP 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-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g 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. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu 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-3200AP. 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.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g The DWL-3200AP can be configured to perform in any of three modes: access point, point-to-point bridge, and point-to-multi-point bridge. Access Point: Access Point is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. PtP Bridge: PtP Bridge will allow you to connect two LANs together. The wireless bridge mode will work only with another DWL-3200AP.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Frequency: The frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6. Channel: The default channel is 6. Data Rate:* The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is recommended.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual DTIM: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1and 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-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g 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-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g 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-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > Open System and/or Shared Key When you select Open System, Shared Key or Open System/Shared Key,enter values for the fields that are shown here highlighted in blue. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. 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.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > Open System and/or Shared Key (continued) Key Type:* Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits. Valid Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. First through Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these Fourth keys: keys in the valid key field.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > WPA-EAP When you select WPA-EAP, you will configure the following properties. Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, you must select AES, AUTO or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Interval: 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > WPA-PSK PassPhrase: When you select WPA-PSK, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, please select AES, AUTO or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The default Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. Encryption: Select Enabled. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP to function as a DHCP server.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings (continued) 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. Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. DNS: Enter the IP address of the DNS server.
DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP to function as a DHCP server.
DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List (continued) Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: dynamic IP address pool. Assigned IP address: The current corresponding DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address of the device. Lease Time: The length of time that the dynamic IP address will be valid.
DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP User’s Manual Tools > System Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-3200AP. Restore to Factory Default Settings: Click Restore to return the DWL-3200AP to its factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP 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. The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Please wait for a few seconds. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Tools > Misc > Telnet Settings Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Status: Timeout: D-Link Systems, Inc. Telnet is enabled by default. Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur.
