D-Link DWL-700AP User's Manual
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1. Troubleshooting continued M Double click on Network adapters E Right click on D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter or whatever network adapter you are using HM Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly HM Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly M Click OK Device Manager File Action View e m Eea gla Ra PMITEST 18 Batteries P Computer See Disk drives E Display adapters 54 Floppy disk controllers A Floppy disk drives H 34 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers Se Keyboards 3 Mice and other pointing devices Be Modems H Monitors Ea Network adapters ET oink airowi ss0 wireless Cardbus Adapter m F adapters H Ports MOM amp LPT H pr Processors FD Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D EE EG D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter AE General Advanced Settings Driver Resources He D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Cardbus Location Device status This device is working properly IF you are having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Troubleshoot Use this device enable hd Device usage Troubleshooting continued2. Map Network Drive we Connect To pes ly Computer Disconnect Network Drive t g Tour Windows XP Em EY Printers and F Show on Desktop Rename sway Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Su E Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Prope rties window System Restore ggati Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Properties Windows Uses the following information to identify your computer on the network E You may enter a Com Computer description eaa puter Description if you For example Kitchen Computer or Man s wish this field is optional Computer Full computer name Office Workgroup Accounting To use the Network Identification Wizard to join H To rename the computer domain and create local user account click Network and join a domain Click i Change To rename this computer or join a domain click Change Networking Basics Naming your Computer Computer Name Changes E Inthis window enter the Computer name Tou can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources E Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Computer name Office m All computers on your network fyl computer name must have the same Office Workgroup name E Click OK Member of Domain CG Workgroup Accounting Checki
3. Open Network Connections ape Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point To check this connection Right click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar gt 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 illustrations below Connect to Wireless Network Note Screen shots were taken using Windows XP Your The following networks are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect screens may look similar Available networks Disable Status Repair a hj KARER If pou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway Since the DWL 700AP has an IP address of 192 168 0 50 wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Each device must have a unique IP address no two devices may have the same IP address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network To check the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter double click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar gt select the Support tab and the IP address will be displayed Please refer to Checking the IP Address in the Networking Basics section of this m
4. 4 Resetting the DWL 700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network you may choose to reset the DWL 700AP to the factory default settings Remember that D Link Air products network together out of the box at the factory default settings To hard reset the D Link Air DWL 700AP to the factory default settings please do the following Locate the reset button on the back of the DWL 700AP Use a paper clip to press the reset button Hold for about 5 seconds and then release After the DWL 700AP reboots this may take a few minutes it will be reset to the factory default settings 38 Technical Specifications Standards m IEEE 802 11 m IEEE 802 11b m IEEE 802 3 8 IEEE 802 3u Port m 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Data Rates E 1 2 5 5 11Mbps with Automatic Fallback Encryption m Supports 64 128 bit WEP Media Access Controll m CSMA CA with ACK Frequency Range E 2 4 2 462GHz Operating Range m Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters Modulation Technology m DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum m 11 chip Barker sequence 39 Technical Specifications continued Modulation Techniques Physical Dimensions m Barker 1Mbps 0adb m L 5 5inches m Barker 2Mbps 3db 140mm m CCK 5 5Mbps 5 5db E pg m CCK 11Mbps 8 5db AL l p m H 1 inches Transmitter Output Power 25 4mm m 15dBm 2dB LEDs m Power Green External Antenna Type m Link
5. The setup wizard will guide you to configure the DWL 700AP The DWL 700AP s easy setup will allow you to have i wireless access within minutes Please follow the setup wizard step by step to Wireless configure the DWL 700AP 1 bcr Help Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page Apply io Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page Cancel Clicking Help will bring up helpful information regarding the page Help i Clicking Restart will restart the router Necessary for some changes Restart 10 Using the Configuration Utility continued Home gt Wireless A z7 Wireless Network DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point AP Name DWL 700AP WEP Enabled Disabled WEP Encryption 64Bit Key Type HEX j v Key 002468002C SSID default E Channel 6 Key2 0000000000 DHCP Key3 0000000000 Key4 0000000000 2900 Apply Cancel Help AP Name You may choose to rename your access point especially if you have more than one access point on your network SSID 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 The SSID can be up to 32 characters in length Channel Channel 6 is the default channel Input a new n
6. 0 195 Lease Time I Hour DHCP Client Table Apply Cancel Help Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expired Time DHCP Server Select Enabled or Disabled Disabled is the default setting If you want to use the access point 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 Ending IP Address Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range if you have enabled the DHCP function of the access point Lease Time Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DWL 700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to the devices in your network DHCP Client Table Lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the access point 13 Using the Configuration Utility continued Advanced gt Mode AAir Wireless Network DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Status Help AP Mode Access Point Wireless Client Remote AP MAC 00 00 00 00 00 00 Repeater Remote AP MAC 00 00 00 00 00 00 220 i Apply Cancel Help I Performance Access Point Select this option to use the DWL 700 AP as an access point in your network Wireless Client Select this option to use the DWL 700AP as a wireless client in your network A wireless client is a device that connects to
7. Green m 2 5dB gain with reverse SMA m TX RX Green connector Over Driving Levels Power Input m Tolerates up to 17dBm at se Supply DC 5V 2 4A the Antenna kiti Device Management Weight m Web Based Internet E 44 Ibs 2009 Explorer v5 or later Netscape Navigator v4 or Warranty later or other Java enabled browsers m 1 Year Operating Temperature M 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity E 5 95 non condensing Safety amp Emissions m FCC E UL 40 Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website D Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link technical support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 9 00pm EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca 41 Warranty and Registration USA only Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link
8. Use the following DNS server address Enter Preferred DNS server 192 168 the LAN IP address of the Alternate DNS server wireless router D Link wireless routers have aLAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 M Click OK You have completed the assignment of a static IP address You do not need to assign a Static IP address if you have a DHCP capable gateway router 32 Networking Basics a Go to Start gt Run gt Efx type cmd A window mea A EESO EE i 6 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2061 Microsoft Corp similar to this one will appear Type F NDocuments and Settings lab3 gt ping 192 168 6 56 Pinging 192 168 6 56 with 32 bytes of data ping Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 XXX XXX XXX XXX EE EEE EE EE VES mee where XXX iS the IP Reply from 192 168 8 58 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 address of the peter He ag dead 4 Lost loss wireless router or ou a Bees Ha imin 2 Base Mussnen co Bos access point Agood EE EG Ep wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown Go to Start gt Run cx FAWINDOWSISystem3ZWmd Jofx gt type command Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2600 A window similar to CC Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp this will appear F Documents and Settingsclab3 ping 192 168 60 50 Type ping Pinging 192 168 8 56 with 32 bytes of data XXX XXX XXX XXX Reply from 192 168 080 560 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Re
9. and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards 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 can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation and Network Expansion Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer to Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users depending on the number of wireless devices deployed Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competit
10. contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below 42 e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same e The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Authorized D Link Service Office and if requested provide written proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product before the warranty service is provided e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer D Lin
11. network Torun the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use the Windows PCO or a Network Setup Disk hat do you want to do O Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD Just finish the wizard I don t need to run the wizard on other computers Network Setup Wizard Insert the disk you want to use Insert a disk the into the following disk dive and then click Next 34 Floppy If pou want to format the disk click Format Disk 25 Networking Basics continued Copying Please wait while the wizard copies Files ic 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 Network Setup Wizard Torun the wizard with the Network Setup Disk e Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run Jj the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network Here s how 1 Insert the Network Setup Disk into the next computer you want to network 2 Open My Computer and then open the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netsetup 26 Networking Basics continued Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard C
12. of security for your data and wireless communication E Built in DHCP Server If enabled it will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients on the local network E Web based interface for managing and configuring Easy to use interface independent of the operating system LEDs LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL 700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below Power solid green light indicates connection to a power source WLAN blinking green light indicates wireless activity LAN blinking green light indicates activity solid green light indicates connection solid green light indicates connection 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 cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling
13. that the drivers are loaded properly HM Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL 7OOAP Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual Note The IP address of the DWL 700AP is 192 168 0 50 All the computers on the network must have a unique IP address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Any computers that have identical IP addresses will not be visible on the network They must all have the same subnet mask e g 255 255 255 0 HM Doa Ping test to make sure that the DWL 700AP is responding Go to Start gt Run gt Type Command gt Type ping 192 168 0 50 A successful ping will show four replies amp Command Prompt Microsoft Windows KP Version 5 1 2600 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp E NDocuments and Settings PM1 gt ping 192 168 0 56 Pinging 192 168 5 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 8 58 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 8 58 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 5 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 8 58 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 128 Ping statistics for 192 168 598 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost z loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ms Maximum ms Average ns E Documents and Settings PM1 gt _ Troubleshooting continued 2 The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode
14. D Link Air DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents EE NE 3 POM OCU CT og PE E EE 4 MS Pee 6 Getting Aarle penne een en nen eee eee re 8 VERE NTN 9 Networking Basics aar sive asessvuniescsssiiunineaaussesosteyssensaneeeds 21 roes caspases E este E E E sees 34 Technical Specifications sic iccesieceseseecesracnewsencssesussemeeteuemexns opens veeteeaeacboss 39 Contacting Technical Support EEE 41 Warranty and Registration cccccccsecceseccsseceueeceeeseeeeceeeseeeeeeeeseeeens 42 Package Contents Contents of Package D Link Air DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply 5V DC 2 0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements E Computer with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter m Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6 0 or above with JavaScript enabled Introduction The versatile D Link Air DWL 700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802 11b high perfor mance wireless device that can be used in one of three modes as an access point a repeater or a wireless client It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network The DWL 700AP is compatible with existing 802 11b devices such as the D Link Air and AirPlus fam
15. L 520 Wireless PC Adapter M Click on Internet Protocol TC P IP This connection uses the following items el Client for Microsoft Networks i ml File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks mM Click Properties Scheduler h ermet Protocol TCP AF Install Urirnstall Properties Description Transmission Control ProtocoltInternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected E Inthe window below select Use the following IP address 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 IP Address e g 192 168 0 2 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties r 7Q General Su bnet Mask yea can pe Pene assigned Stores if your network supports i ility Otherwise k k admini f 255 255 255 0 Hy as IP Lee need to ask your network administrator for Default Gateway Obtain an IP address automatically Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router D Link Gael pl p wireless routershave aLANIP rat EE address of 192 168 0 1 Default gateway 192 168 xs E mM Select
16. LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATACONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FORA BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM 43 LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also hav
17. anual If it is necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless adapter please refer to the appropriate section in Networking Basics If you are entering a DNS server address you must also enter the default gateway address Remember that if you have a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign a Static IP address See Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address 35 Troubleshooting continued 3 Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here but this procedure will remain the same regardless of the type of network adapters you are using Windows Media Player gt E ig Mi Con Open Explore Brenna ControlP Search M E Goto Start e fi Map Network Drive E Right click on My Computer amp 2 Printers amp Disconnect Network Drive i y Show on Desktop HM Click Properties on and Rename Properties All Programs gt Log Off O Turn Off Computer HM Select the Hardware Tab Add Haika vira E Click Device Manager The Add Hardware Wizard helps yous instal hardware Add Hahaaa Wizard Devia Manage Tha Device Manager lets all fre hadiae devet retailed EE Lins the Device Manager fo change the properhes of arp devica Hardwire Profiles 2 Hardware profiles provade a va for pou ho set up and stone different hadeate coelguratbons
18. b8 Sep 15 2003 17 44 21 00 40 05 53 99 af 5 5 be Help AA Wireless Network Home Advanced Home Setup Wizard e Wireless e LAN Settings e DHCP Server Tools Status Advanced e Mode e Performance e Filters Tools e Administrator Settings System Settings e Firmware Upgrade Status e Device Information Log e Stats e Wireless FAQs 20 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 98SE Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you car Share an Internet connection Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share printer To continue click Nest Cancel When this screen appears click Next 21 Networking Basics continued Please follow all the instructions in this window Network Setup Wizard Before you continue Then complete the following steps Installthe network cards modems and cables Turn om all c
19. e other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2002 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter
20. fault the broadcast of the SSID name across the network SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communica tion 15 Using the Configuration Utility continued Advanced gt Filters D Link AE r ket gj Arr Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point mi Tools Status Help MAC Filters Filters are used to allow or deny Wireless Clients users from accessing the DYYL700AR Disabled MAC Filters Only allow MAC addressfes listed below to connect to DYL 7004P Only deny MAC address es listed below to connect to DYWL 700AP vacas TNT ea MAC Filter List Apply Cancel Help MAC Address Use MAC Filters to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from access ing the DWL 700AP You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the broadband 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 16 Using the Configuration Utility continued New Password Enter the new password Confirm Password Re enter the password to confirm it Save Settings The current system set tings 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 poi
21. ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty outside the United States please contact corresponding local D Link office FCC Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 1 The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5 15 to 5 25GHz range 2 For this device to operate in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz range the devices must use integral antennas This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The antenna s used for this equipment m
22. ily of products including the DWL 650 and DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters the DI 614 Wireless Router and the DWL 120 Wireless USB Adapter After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in your package you will have the ability to share information and resources such as files and printers and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings The DWL 700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems including Macintosh Linux and Windows and can be integrated into a larger network This manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D Link Wireless Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL 700AP The IEEE 802 11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802 11b compatible devices at speeds up to 11Mbps dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters the configuration of your working environment or the capabilities or limitations of your computer systems Features and Benefits E 3 Operational Modes Use the DWL 700AP as an access point a repeater or a wireless client M Fully 802 11b Compatible Fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802 11b compliant devices E Provides a level of security with up to 128 bit WEP Encryption Supports 64 128 bit WEP encryption for a level
23. ional specifications for the Software or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Except as otherwise agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the
24. ivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects D Link s sole obligation shall be to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s funct
25. ively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices Wireless Basics continued Installation Considerations 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 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL 700AP and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your D Link Air Wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters ata 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances
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27. lder where the firmware was downloaded on the hard to fi nd the fi rmware drive using the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used click the Apply System button below to start the firmware upgrade upg rade on your hard Current Firmware Version 1 00 Firmware Date 2003 07 17 drive dg Browse Click Apply to start the firmware upgrade O 00o Apply Cancel Help Status gt Device Info D Link cal e ge d ZArr Wireless Network Home Advanced Tools gt Device Information Firmware Version 1 00 2003 07 17 Ethernet MAC Address O0 380 C6 37 CB EA IP Address 192 166 0 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Server Disabled Stats Wireless MAC Address O0 30 Co 37 CB EA n n Soll default Encryption Function Disabled Channel 6 AP mode Access Point Help This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL 700AP 18 Using the Configuration Utility continued Status gt Log AA Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL 700AP Home Advanced Tools View Log First Fage Last Page Previous Next Help page 1 of 1 Time Message Mon Sep 15 2005 17 34 58 System Start Mon Sep 15 2005 17 34 59 Wireless PC Connected Mac 00 05 5d 59 9d b Mon Sep 15 2003 17 37 21 Wireless PC Connected Mac 00 05 5d 59 9d b Wireless View Log The access point keeps a running log of events and activitie
28. n This value should remain at its default setting of 2 347 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2 346 Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance DTIM Interval Beacon Rate Delivery Traffic Indication Message Enter a value between 1 and 255 default is 3 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message ADTIMisa countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Basic Rates Default is 2Mbps We recommend that you keep the setting at default If you lose connection at the TX rate you will regain connection at the basic rate A lower basic rate will make reconnection easier TX Rates Select the transmission rate for the network The default rate is 11 Mbps Preamble Long Preamble is the default setting High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type The preamble defines the length of the CRC block Cyclic Redun dancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors used in communication between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters Authentication Open System communicates the key across the network Shared Key devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate Auto automatically adjusts to the Authentication mode of the wireless client SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier Enable or Disable de
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30. ng the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP ad dress range see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range To check on the IP address of the adapter please do the following E Right click on the Disable Local Area EET Connection icon Repair in the task bar P View Available Wireless Networks a Network ti pen Network Connections m M Click on Status 3 05 PM 29 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection Status Support j m Click the Internet Protocol TCP IP Su pport tab Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 114 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Details E Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Note Some gateways broadband 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 gateway router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions i E Control Panel Kg Tour Windows xP a Go to Start Printers and Faxes Files and Se
31. nt To re load asystem settings file click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used Click Load om Fame Tools gt System Tools gt Admin AA Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Home Advanced Status Help Administrator Settings New Password Confirm Password God Apply Cancel Help Bair Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Home Advanced Status Help System Settings Save Settings to Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Browse To perform the reset click on the Reset button below Restore to Factory Default Settings Help when you have selected the file to be loaded back onto the access point Reset To complete the reset click Reset Restore You may also restore the factory settings by clicking on Restore Make sure to save the unit s settings before clicking on Restore 17 Using the Configuration Utility continued Tools gt Firmware Click on Click here to check for the mass to ag Bair Wireless Network latest firmware DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Download the latest Home Advanced Status Hel firmware to your hard drive Then click Firmware Upgrade Click here to check for the latest firmware available for the D Link Air DYVL 7D0A4P i Admin Wireless Access Point Browse on this page To upgrade the firmware locate the fo
32. ompleting the Network Setup Wizard Tou have successfully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do vou want fo restart your computer now 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 27 Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP please follow these directions M Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen m Right click on My Computer M Select Properties and click Internet S My Documents Internet Explorer 5 E mail i 2 My Recent Documents Outlook Express PN LEN My Pictures gu Command Prompt ey My Music 3 MSN Explorer Open GJ My Network Explore Windows Media Player Search fa Control Panel Manage Windows Movie Maker
33. omputers printers and external modems Connect to the Internet When wou click Nest the wizard will search for a shared Internet connection on your network Cancel 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 Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer O This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example 8 This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway View an example Learn more about home or small office network configurations Click Next 22 Networking Basics continued Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Mary s Computer Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer fonem om Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name it Office Learn more about computer names and descriptions Ca fen Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Network Setup Wizard Hame your network Name pour network by specifying a workgrou
34. p name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name Accounting Examples HOME or OFFICE ae fen Click Next 23 Networking Basics continued Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Network Setup Wizard Ready to apply network settings The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Network settings Computer description Mary s Computer Computer name Office Workgroup name Accounting The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Next cs fe When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Network Setup Wizard Please wait Please wait while the wizard configures this computer for home or small office networking This process may take few minutes 24 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 Network Setup Wizard You re almost done cy a n You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your ev
35. ply from 192 168 6 56 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 where xxx is the IP RSET METT ace re reer meh ree Can barre address of the Reply from 192 168 606 586 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Ping statistics for 192 168 5 4 wireless router Or Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost Az loss i Approximate round trip times in milli seconds access point A Minimum ms Maximum fms Average Ams good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown F Documents and Settings lab3 gt 33 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL 700AP We cover various aspects of the network including network adapters The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have another oper ating system these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ Note It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL 700AP Access Point 1 The computer used to configure the DWL 700AP cannot access the configuration menu HM Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL 700AP is ON If the LED is not ON check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted HM Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly Please see item 3 Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly in this Troubleshooting section to check
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37. r the DWL 700AP you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL 700AP The DWL 700AP s default IP address is shown below mM Openthe webbrowser JEAN Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help sack hi gt Al J search r Address http 192 168 0 50 M Type in the IP address of the access point The IP address shown in the example above is the default setting Use this IP address when connecting to network consisting of other D Link devices set to their default settings If you have changed the IP address of the DWL 700AP to conform to a net work other than one with D Link devices then input that IP address in the web browser instead of the default IP address shown Connect to 192 168 0 50 HM Type admin in the User name field M Leave the Password blank User name admin ar EEK pr EGG Remember my password Using the Configuration Utility continued After logging in the screen below will appear Click on the tabs in the screen to access different segments of the Configuration Utility If you choose to use the web based con figuration menu please configure the DWL 700AP from a computer with an ethernet con nection to the DWL 700AP Home gt Wizard Arr Wireless Network DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Advanced Tools Status Hel Setup Wizard h ve The DWL 700AP is a Wireless Access Point
38. s occurring on the AP If the device is rebooted the logs are automatically cleared 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 19 Using the Configuration Utility continued Traffic Statistics The access point keeps traffic Statistics You are able to view the Statistics of the router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the wireless portion of the network The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted Connected Wireless PCs List This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC s and the length of time that they have been connected Menu Select from this menu for extra help Status gt Stats Air Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL 700AP Home Advanced Tools Help Traffic Statistics Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit Packets Passing through the C WL 70bAP D Device Info ae Good Packets 568 Send Dropped Packets 0 Log Good Packets 745 Recy Dropped Packets 0 C Good Packets 4260 Send Dropped Packets 29 Ree Packets 5409 Dropped Packets 0 Help Status gt Wireless Ar Wireless Network 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL 700AP Home Advanced Tools Connected Wireless PCs List Device Info Help Connected Time MAC Address Sep 15 2003 17 37 21 00 05 5d 59 9d
39. ssigning 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 IP Address 192 168 0 50 is the default IP address of the access point Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 is the default subnet mask All devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network IP Address If you need to assign static IP addresses to the devices in your network please remember that the IP address for each computer or device must be in the same IP address range as all the devices in the network Each device must also have the same subnet mask For example Assign the first computer an IP address of 192 168 0 2 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 the second device an IP address of 192 168 0 3 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 and so on Devices that are assigned the same IP address may not be visible on the network Using the Configuration Utility continued Home gt DHCP D Link gl Air Wireless Network DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Advanced Tools Status Help DHCP Server The DYL D00AP can be setup as a DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN Wizard network DHCP Server Enabled Disabled sv starting IP Address 192 168 0 Wireless Ending IP Address 192 169
40. that generate RF noise Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Internet Cable DSL Modem DWL 700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Computer 1 Computer 2 Please remember that D Link Air 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 1 You will need broadband Internet access a Cable or DSL subscriber line into your home or office 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Connect the router to the D Link Air DWL 700AP See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 520 If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network you can install the D Link Air DWL 520 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 520 Install the D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop com puter See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 650 Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL 700AP D Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose Whenever you want to configure your network o
41. the network through a router or an access point Remote AP MAC Input the MAC Address of the remote AP to which the DWL 7OOAP will connect when it is in wireless client mode Site Survey Click the Site Survey button to select a remote AP to which you wish to connect Repeater Select this option to use the DWL 700AP to extend the reach of a remote AP by repeating the signal Remote AP MAC Input the MAC Address of the remote AP that will have its range extended by the DWL 700AP Site Survey Click the Site Survey button to select a remote AP that you wish to repeat 14 Using the Configuration Utility continued The default Performance settings Advanced gt Performance are shown here Beacon Interval Beacons are Air Wireless Network packets sent by an access point to i kjen be EER synchronize a wireless network Specify a beacon interval value se ode eacon interval msec range 20 default Default 1 00 IS recommended RTS Threshold 2347 range 0 2347 default 2347 Fragmentation 2347 range 0 2347 default 2347 RTS Th reshold s Th IS val ue DTIM interval 3 range 1 255 default 3 should remain at its default setting staat ues ans any tae of 2 437 If you encounter inconsis feline MG me k og CR tent data flow only minor modifica SSID Broadcast Enabled Disabled tions to the value range between 220 256 and 2 437 are recommended ER Fragmentatio
42. ttings Transfer aa EG Wizard a 2 Help and Support w Faint j Search i Double click on p Searc Control Panel dn All Programs gt RUM 1 OFF Computer Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Double click on Network Connections M Right click on Local Area Connections M Double click on Properties amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt v 3 JP search 53 Folders EJ Address G Control Panel S Accessibility Options X Control Panel a Add Hardware Wadd or Remove Programs B Switch to Category View Administrative Tools Date and Time See Also ZjFolder Options i Fonts Game Controllers Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q xx X gt v Ps 15 Folders ER Address Network Connections a Name LAN or High Speed Internet A A Network Tasks fl Create Bnew Local Area Con connection Disable Set up a home or small Status office network Repair ev Disable this network device Bridge Connections Qy Repair this connection mf Rename this connection view status of this connection Change settings of this Properties connection Create Shortcut Delete Rename Other Places Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Wireless Network Connection Properties HE General Advanced Connect using BB D Link r DW
43. umber if you want to change the default setting All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network WEP Encryption Select Enable Encryption to use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy on the network All devices on the network and the access point must share the same WEP selection either Enable or Disable and they must share the same WEP key The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal entries that are either 64 128 or 256 bit in length When enabling encryption select the Key Type ASCII or Hexadecimal and then input the appropriate digits or letters You can create up to 4 keys Select the key you wish to USE 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 11 Using the Configuration Utility continued Home gt LAN D Link Building Networks for Poaplo Sir Wi reless N etwork Advanced Tools Status Hel LAN Settings LAM IP Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address Wireless IP Address 192 168 0 50 subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 0 00 Apply Cancel Help Dynamic IP Address Select this option if you would like to have an IP address automatically assigned to the DWL 700AP by a DHCP server in your network DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Itis a protocol for a
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