TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP 802.11g/2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Hardware Overview ...............................................................................8 Getting Started in AP Mode ...................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G730AP 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Pocket Router/AP Power Supply - 5V DC, 1.2A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable USB Power Cable Travel Case 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-G730AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction The pocket-sized DWL-G730AP gives you all the features of a full-size router/access point with pocket-size convenience and portability. Carry it along with you on business trips and vacations, and experience the convenience of wireless networking with your colleagues and family almost anywhere you travel. With 3 different operating modes, the versatile DWL-G730AP can be used as a portable access point, AP client or router.
Features and Benefits Up to 5X Faster with AirPlus G Products - maximum wireless signal rate up to 54Mbps.* With increased data rate and capacity, the DWL-G730AP 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) Installation Considerations Keep in mind, 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.
Hardware Overview Top Panel Power LED: Solid indicates a connection to a good power source. LAN LED: Solid indicates an Ethernet connection. Blinking indicates activity on the Ethernet network. WLAN LED: A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Mode Selection Switch: Used to select AP, client, or router mode. Rear Panel Reset Button: Used to restore default settings.
Getting Started - in AP mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
Getting Started - in Client mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
Getting Started - in Router mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus 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) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in the Quick Installation Guide that is included with the DWL-G730AP), and you have selected AP Mode, you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. The DWL-G730AP’s default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. (192.168.0.30). http://192.168.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 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.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA 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. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK 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. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DWL-G730AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically.” With a DHCP Server there is no need to manually assign an IP Address. Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP address.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DWL-G730AP as a DHCP server, to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the IP address range for your network.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients (identified by their MAC addresses) access to the DWL-G730AP. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected filter.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. Tools > System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DWL-G730AP on this page. When you click Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to D-Link’s website, where you can download the latest firmware update. After you have completed the firmware download to your hard drive, click Browse to browse your local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Click Apply.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Status > Log Using the Configuration Menu View Log The DWL-G730AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The DWL-G730AP keeps statistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that pass through the Ethernet and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Status > Wireless Connected Wireless PCs List This list displays the MAC addresses of connected PCs and the length of time that they have been connected.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-G730AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. The DWL-G730AP default IP address is shown at right. Open the Web browser Type in the IP address of the AP Client (http://192.168.0.30) Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G730AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDService 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. Channel6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK SSIDService 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. Click Site Survey to view the available networks. Channel6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (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-G730AP. 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 Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > Admin Administrator SettingsNew Password- Enter the password. Confirm Password- Enter the password again.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com and download firmware upgrades to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the firmware upgrade to your hard drive, click Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Status > Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version, and the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-G730AP.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Status > Stats This screen displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DWL-G730AP on both the Ethernet and the wireless networks. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Help The Help menu is displayed here. Click on a topic to learn more about it.
Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode To configure the DWL-G730AP in Router mode, you must be connected to the router via a wireless network adapter. The LAN Port on the unit functions as a WAN port when the DWL-G730AP is operating in Router mode. To run the setup wizard, establish a wireless connection with the DWL-G730AP and follow the steps below. To use the DWL-G730AP as a router, toggle the switch on the back of the unit.
Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDService 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 Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK 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. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting.
Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address is selected here. Other options include: Static IP Address (if your ISP provides you with a static IP address), PPPoE (for most DSL users), PPTP (for Europe) and BigPond Cable (for Australia). Dynamic IP Address- Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP address automatically. Host Name- The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (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-G730AP. 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 Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DWL-G730AP has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/ private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/ IP settings provided by the DWL-G730AP.
