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D-Link DWL-6000AP User's Manual

1. Please wait while the wizard configures this computer for home or small office networking This process may take afew minutes Pr 2 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 Network Setup Wizard You re almost done i You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your J network Torun the wizard on computers that are not running Windows sF you can use the Windows sP CO or a Network Setup Disk What do you want to do Use the Network Setup Disk already have Use my Windows P CD Just finish the wizard don t need to un the wizard on other computers Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A Network Setup Wizard Insert the disk you want to use Insert a disk the into the following disk drive and then click Next ak Floppy A IF You want to format the disk click Format Disk Format the disk if you wish and click Next 28 Networking Basics Copying r a j i a i G i To Please wait while the wizard copies files eT Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you com plete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computer
2. For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 3 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc IMPORTANT If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Address one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network An Infrastructure wireless network contains an Access Point The Infrastructure Network example shown here contains the following D Link network devices A wireless Access Point D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP An Ethernet Broadband Router D Link DI 604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPro DWL A650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPro DWL A520 A Cable modem D Link DCM 200 11 Getting Started Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network Networking Basics learn how to check and assign your IP Address share printers and files Using the Configuration Menu learn the settings for the DWL 6000AP using the web based interface AlirP re 54Mbps DINI A AirPlus 2ips CW Troubleshooting learn how Jaques utp to check for common GoW Ane installation issues and other 4 lues 22Mbps tips for troubleshooting a Air 1Mbps DWI eo LAr 11 Migs Cree Leet Please remember that D Link AirPro wireless devices are pre configur
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5. 5 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost z loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 3ms Maximum 64ms Average 22ms F Documents and Settings lab4 gt _ Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 a Go to Start gt Run gt type command A window similar to this will appear Type ping XXX XXX XXX XXX where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown 5 MS DOS Prompt WINDOWS Desktop gt ping 192 168 0 50 jnging 192 168 0 50 with 32 bytes o 7 y fro Yy fro r j m n 192 aly from 92 7 y from Ping statis stic or 0 Packe ts sent 4 Recei red Appro mate round tr rip times in ilii HA ATN oms Maximum ane o gt WINDOWS Desktop gt 38 Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network Whether you want to add a local printer a printer connected directly to one computer share an LPR printer a printer connected to a print server or share a network printer a printer connected to your network through a Gateway Router use the Add Printer Wizard Please fol
6. 9 25 inches e W 6 25 inches e H 1 50 inches 802 11a Specifications Data Rates e 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode Data Security e 64 128 152 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption e Access Control List Antenna Type e SdBi dipole antenna with diversity e Power parameter software configurable Available Channels e Eight non overlapping channels for North America Frequency Range e 5 150 5 850 GHz Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM 60 802 11a Specifications continued Modulation Techniques e BPSK e QPSK e 16 QAM e 64 QAM e 5dBi dipole antenna with diversity Modulation Techniques e BPSK e QPSK 802 11b Specifications Data Rates e 1 2 5 5 11 22Mbps Data Security e 64 128 256 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Antenna Type e 2dBi antenna with Diversity Available Channels e Eleven channels for North America Three non overlapping Frequency Range e 2 4 2 497 GHz Modulation Technology e Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Modulation Techniques e CCK e DQPSK e DBSK 61 Contacting 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 Lin
7. Add Printer Q Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections L If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next E Click Next B Select Local printer Add Printer Wizard attached to th IS Local or Network Printer com p uter The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up a D ese l e ct A u t oma t j a option that jeca the printer you want to use Local printer attached to this computer cally detect and install my P I u g a nd P ay O A network printer or a printer attached to another computer printer if it has been selected Q To set up a network printer that is not attached to a print server J use the Local printer option Click Next lt Back new iz Select Use the Add Printer Wizard i Select a Printer Port fol lowi n g po rt Computers communicate with printers through ports Q Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a new port E From the pull down 5 P Use the following port ESR steer ee a E menu select the correct Note Most com
8. Menu S User Accounts Connects to other computers networks and the Internet ts Start E Control Panel Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q Back PP i ye Search Key Folders i Address Network Connections Name Network Tasks LAN or High Speed Internet E Create a new connection Disable H Set h Il M Right click on Local Area 2 na T Disable this network C O n n e ct l O n S device Bridge Connections amp Repair this connection i Create Shortcut j Rename this connection view status of this Rename connection Change settings of this Properties connection E Double click on Properties Other Places Control Panel My Network Places My Documents iY My Computer Details Network Connections Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address R in Win d ows XP 2000 Local Area Connection Properties kita General Advanced Connect using TCP IP This connection uses the following items a Click Pro pe rties W El Client for Microsoft Networks w File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks a Protocal ITC Pr IF awe Se ENS VOETEN Install Properties Description Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Transmission Control ProtocolInternet Protocol The default H Wide area network protocol that provides communication Protocol TCP IP Properties across diverse interconnected networks window
9. also need to check Enabled at the Internal Station Connection Between 802 11a and 802 11b box in this screen in order for this communication to be successful Ethernet to WLAN Access Click on Enabled to enable communication between the wireless segment and the Ethernet segment on your network Deselect this box to disallow communication between the wireless segment and the Ethernet segment Internal Station Connection Between 802 11a and 802 11b Click on Connection Enabled to allow communication between these two segments of the wireless network You will also need to check Enabled at the Internal Station Connection box in this screen in order for this communication to be successful Click Apply to make the changes effective 18 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced gt Encryption ars me i nolan all cia its i ee pien O y O ie er re be ti Eels Wap Far Tym Hiap Har Ge eel EA aspan y paa u ay Em bee Tiir Hisp Feii ode Wireless Band Select 802 11a or 802 11b Authentication Select from one of the following HM Open System the DWL 6000AP will be visible to all devices on the network Open System is the default setting M Shared Key in order to access the DWL 6000AP on the network the device must be listed in the Access Control List M Shared Key Open System click here to select both options M 802 1x click here to select 802 1x authentication 802 1x is the first line of defense against net
10. name Click Next IC ex Add Printer Wizard Select Yes to printa Print Test Page t e st p a g e A succes sfu To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver Do you want to print a test page Click Next neo Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard ou have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Mame HP DeskJet 500 Share name lt Hot Shared Poort LPI Model HP DeskJet 500 Default es Test page Yes To close this wizard click Finish Cancel Click Finish When the test page has printed HP DeskJet 500 4 test page is now being sent to the printer Depending on the speed of your printer tt map take a minute or two before the page Is printed The test page briefly demonstrates the printer s ability to print graphics and test and it provides technical information about the printer driver If the test page printed click OF IF the test page did not print click Troubleshoot Troubleshoot Click OK 43 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Z Go to Start gt Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right You have successfully added a local printer
11. router you will not need to assign a Static IP Address See Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address 54 Troubleshooting 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 D Windows Media Player d Open Explore Search Go to Start Manage i i Map Network Drive j RI g ht cl l ck on ba Printers Disconnect Network Drive My 2 Show on Desktop C om p ute r Help and Rename Click ees Properties Properties All Programs gt Syslom Propartics sprem Restore Autom Geneial Compia Hame Odd Harckeare wira E4 The Add Hardware Wizard helps you intial harasa e Select the Hardware dd Ha a i Tab Add Harderare Wizand Devia Manager Click Device Manager Erde The Davics Manager lets all the hardware devices installed on Hour compte ea the Device Manager io change the quoperes of ary devine Hagvme Profik Hardens profes provade a sap for wou bo set up and shone differant haedvaate combigquiaharns Hardware Profiles Troubleshooting o Double click on Network Adapters e Right click on D Link AirPro DWL A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter o Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly e Look under Device Status to check that the device i
12. set up Printer Select the option that describes the printer you want to use _ Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer O A network printer or a printer attached to another computer To set up a network printer that is not attached to a print server Db use the Local printer option E Click Next 48 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull down menu select Standard TCP IP Port as shown Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name as shown Click Next Add Printer Wizard Select a Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a new port Use the following port a Create a new port Type of port Welcome to the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard You use this wizard to add a port for a network printer Before continuing be sure that 1 The device is turned on 2 The network is connected and configured To continue click Next Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Add Port For which device do you want to add a port Enter the Printer Name or IP address and a port name for the desired device Printer Name or IP Address 192 170 0 20 Port Name IP_192 170 0 20 ik te Comm Netwo
13. the Configuration menu e Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL 6000AP is ON If the LED is not ON check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted e 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 that the drivers are loaded properly e Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL 6000AP Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual Note The IP Address of the DWL 6000AP 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 e Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL 6000AP is responding Go to Start gt Run gt Type Command gt Type ping 192 168 0 50 A successful ping will show four replies Note If you have changed the default IP Address make sure to ping the correct IP Ad dress assigned to the DWL 6000AP 53 Troubleshooting 2 The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode 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 sele
14. wizard click Finish Click Finish Select the printer you are Add Printer Wizard F Install Printer Software ad d In g fro mM th e ist of P ri nte rs The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer pta GCC cf HP DeskJet 400 Monochrome Generic Gestetner SW HP DeskJet 420 HP X ims r of T v E This driver is digitally signed Windows Update Tell me why driver signing is important Click Have Disk Cea Jae Add Printer Wizard Use Existing Driver d O th e fol lowi n g elle is already installed for this printer You can use or replace the existing HP DeskJet 500 Select Keep existing driver Do you want to keep the existing diver or use the new one Replace existing driver E Click Next lt Back new 51 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Add Printer Wizard I You Ca n re n a m e yo u r pri nte r if a aea name to this printer you choose It is optional Type a name for this printer Because some programs do not support printer and server pee eee of more than 31 characters it is best to keep the name as short as 2 Please remember the name of i Ti tint
15. 57 Troubleshooting 7 Resetting the DWL 6000AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network you may choose to Reset the DWL 6000AP to the factory default settings Remember that D Link AirPro products network together out of the box at the factory default settings To hard reset the D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP to Factory Default Settings please do the following m Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL 6000AP E Use a paper clip to press the Reset button Hold for about 10 seconds and then release E After the DWL 6000AP reboots this may take a few minutes it will be reset to the factory Default settings 58 Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11b e IEEE 802 11a e IEEE 802 3 and IEEE 802 3u e IEEE 802 3x e IEEE 802 1x Ports e 1 10 100Base T Ethernet RJ 45 UTP e 1 Power 5V DC 2 5A Network Management e Web Based Interface e AP Manager available on the Installation CD e Telnet compatible Network Architecture e Supports Infrastructure Mode Diagnostic LED e Power e 100M Link Act e 10M Link Act 11a WLAN 11b WLAN Range e Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters e Outdoors up to 1 312 feet 400 meters Temperature e Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storing 25 C to 60 C 77 F to 140 F 59 Humidity e 5 95 non condensing Emissions e FCC part 15b e UL1950 3 Physical Dimensions e L
16. 8 01 Search Domains Opsionsh DHCP Client ID Optronal Example apple com carthlink net Ethernet Address O Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply A ae Network aag J Shit All Detplays Scand N teork Startup Disk Click Apply Now Location Automatic E i Shaw Built in Ethernet hy AppleTalk a The IP Address Subnet TUA UA oiii Domain Name Servers iptianals mask and the Router s IP Donne aan Address will appear in a few aua seconds eE Search Domains Optional DHCP Qliemt ID Example apple com earthlinicinet Ethernet Address OMOR OR 79 de Sa a Click the lock to prevent heather changes Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 m Goto Start gt Run gt Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2666 W lt C gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp type cmd A windo similar to this one will appear Type ping XXX XXX XXX XXX where xxx Is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point as shown F Documents and Settings lab4 gt ping 192 168 6 56 Pinging 192 168 6 56 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytes 32 time 5ms TTL 36 Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytes 32 time 64ms TTL 36 Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytes 32 time 3ms TTL 38 Reply from 192 168 6 5 6 bytes 32 time 1 ms TTL 36 Ping statistics for 192 168 6
17. D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents Package ConteNiS serron EE EEEE Ei 3 MOUTON ee E R n 4 VVIreIgSS fs io 0a anne Ea eee 6 GIG SAC asst teatro sontcnea prea cues centcpmenteemecetetenenntesrecasnatatmentoontoosts 10 Using the Configuration M nu cccccccscccececeeceeeeseeeeeeseueseeeeseesaues 12 ING UW OFKING BASICS hascdccs ace neces eso e252 vane ocrantieancesenee este osyacateaedalatenceante 21 WEOUIDIS SOONG sisirin ranee aE ET 50 Technical Specifications dcicesnssacsacisacninecaduieantnnid onsdinndwastwonacentansigietanbeds 56 Contacting Technical Support s nonnenonnonnensnnernnnsnrrrnnrsnrnrrrrerrnrenrerrnno 59 Warranty and Registration ofa suet cusstce es erewecdgd cadeestedausetesideecsdessccmadeeseoeesants 60 Contents of Package e D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP 2 4GHZ 5GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point e Power Adapter 5V DC 2 5A e Manual on CD e Quick Installation Guide e Ethernet Cable Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL 6000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements For Configuration e Computer with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter e Internet Explorer or Netscape Naviga
18. Gateways Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad dresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configura tion 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 E Control Panel Tour Windows XP a Printers and Faxes u Paint Files and Settings Transfer STD Wizard ia Double click on Y Search Control Panel All Programs gt 7 Run i Go to Start amp Help and Support P SEEREN g Turn GFF Computer Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help az jack gt wi P Search Key Folders ie Address G Control Panel Accessibility Options Vi Control Panel x za Add Hardware Add or Remove Programs ex Do u b e cl ick on B Administrative Tools Netwo rk Date and Time 5 EN Display Connections See Also Folder Options Fonts g Windows Update Game Controllers Help and Support Dinternet Options a Keyboard TA Wc Cal Network Connections Phone and Modem Options Ea Power Options A Printers and Faxes t Regional and Language Options Scanners and Cameras A Scheduled Tasks Sounds and Audio Devices Ay Speech 4Bsystem ef Taskbar and Start
19. RMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM 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 64 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 have 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
20. Sharing a network printer P DeskJet 500 Printer Tasks al 4dd a printer gal See what s printing Select printing preferences A ia Pause printing ia Share this printer mi Rename this printer Delete this printer Set printer properties See Also Go bo manufacturer s Web site Other Places or Control Panel 3 Scanners and Cameras My Documents g My Pictures ug My Computer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your net work you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on your network i Go to Start gt Printers and Faxes a BON Windows Movie Maker ty Tour Windows xP oy Files and Settings Transfer Wizard A Notepad All Programs gt Printers and Faxes a amp Help and Support Search F Run 2 Log OFF O Turn OFF Computer Networking Basics Sharing a network printer a Click on Printer Tasks Add a printer E Add a printer 2 Set up Paxinos i Start khe Add Printer wizard which helps you install printer Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps vou install a printer or make printer connections Ifyou have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared
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22. and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable Into Your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next E Click Next N Add Printer Wizard El Select Local or Network Printer Netwo rk Pri nter The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up Select the option that describes the printer you want to use Local printer attached to this computer A network printer or a printer attached to another computer To set up a network printer that is not attached to a print server J use the Local printer option Bl Click Next 45 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer m Click Next Select the printer you would like to share ii Click Next ai Click Finish Add Printer Wizard Specify a Printer If you don t know the name or address of the printer you can search for a printer that meets your needs What printer do you want to connect to Connect to this printer or to browse for a printer select this option and click Next Name Example server printer Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network URL Example http server printers myprinter printer Add Printer Wizard Browse for Pri
23. ause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived 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 This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of about eight inches 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Register your D Link product online at http support dlink com register 01 24 2003 65
24. ct 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 AE The following networks are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Disable Status Repair Available network Open Network Connections Baw IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced e 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 6000AP 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 manual e 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
25. d to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the DWL 6000AP within the IP Address Range of the DWL 6000AP For instance you can assign a static IP address of 192 168 0 2 with subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Please see Networking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address Factory Default Settings for the DWL 6000AP and 802 11b 13 Using the Configuration Menu During configuration please always remember to click Apply to save the changes Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL 6000AP you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL 6000AP The DWL 6000AP default IP Address is shown below E Open the web browser Die pit ee Peoia ah i Type in the IP Address of Q the Access Point di hirise 166 0 By Note if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL 6000AP make sure to enter the correct IP Address E Type admin lower case in Connect to 192 168 0 50 the User Name field E Leave the Password blank Access Point E Click Next User name admin v Password C Remember my password Home gt Wizard The Home gt Wizard screen will appear Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more infor mation regarding the Setup Wiz ard et ee ee eee Pe Parm ia ish ha pari Te ee ka mrep eee ee qed ee ee EP ed ep arching gnarl a ye Pr Fea Him rE ep Arih
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27. ed to connect together right out of the box with the default settings For a typical wireless setup at home as shown above please do the following You will need a broadband Internet access Cable DSL subscription Consult with your Cable DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to an Ethernet broadband router such as the DI 604 see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI 604 Connect the router to the D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 6000AP If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network you can install the D Link AirPro DWL A520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL A520 Install the drivers for the wireless cardbus adapter D Link AirPro DWL A650 into the laptop computer see the Quick Installation Guide included with DWL A650 0000 12 Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL 6000AP is web based The DWL 6000AP can be set up using any current web browser i e Internet Explorer 5 5 or newer or Netscape Navigator 4x or newer The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL 6000AP The DWL 6000AP has a default IP Address of 192 168 0 50 with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 If you are not using a D Link router in your network you will nee
28. ences toa Pause printing S Share this printer mi Rename this printer a Delete this printer lil aS Set printer properties See Also a Go to manufacturer s Web site Other Places H Control Panel Sy Scanners and Cameras My Documents amp My Pictures P My Computer 47 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer using a print server you will need a Print Server such as the DP 101P Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network To share an LPR printer please follow these directions Add Printer Wizard E gt Go to Start Welcome to the Add Printer Printers and Wizard Faxes This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer ie Click on Add connections a Printer through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you i IF You have a Plug and Play printer that connects The screen to the A i do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to right will appear cloze the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer ori Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next al Click Next Add Printer Wizard a Select Local or Network Printer Local The wizard needs to know which type of printer to
29. er name your printer You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network m Click Next Add Printer Wizard Print Test Page To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page A Select Yes to print a test page Do you want to print a test page m a i This screen will display informa Ngo tion about your printer Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Click Finish to complete the a Name HF DeskJet 500 addition of the printer Share name lt Not Shared gt Port IP_192 170 0 20 Model HP DeskJet 500 Default Yes Please run the Add Printer Testpage Yes Wizard on all the computers on your network in order to share the printer To close this wizard click Finish Note You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before you run the Add Printer Wizard 52 Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL 6000AP Wireless Access Point We cover various aspects of the network setup including the network adapters Please read the following if you are having problems Note It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL 6000AP Access Point 1 The computer used to configure the DWL 6000AP cannot access
30. i re ey Hebe bi Cole gu hi AT ie al Fi al pert iG Home gt Wireless Here the Home gt Wireless tab is displayed If you wish to change the default settings you can make changes to these items as shown on the following page maun Bore PEP Tle 7 TH EEF EE iriak inl Eii L bis ui ki Piki F ina ey Using the Configuration Menu Home gt Wireless continued Wireless Band Choose 802 11a or 802 11b In the illustration shown 802 11a is selected SSID Service Set Identifier default is the default setting for both 802 11a and 802 11b 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 SSID Broadcast enable is the default setting The SSID Broadcast broadcasts the SSID over the network making connection easier although you may choose to disable this feature Channel Channel 36 is the default channel for 802 11a Channel 6 is the default channel for 802 11b Select a different channel 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 Current wireless network adapters will automatically scan for the channel to establish connection with the access poin
31. ible high speed wireless connectivity within your home business or public access wireless networks Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard the D Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want when and where you want it You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs 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 Wireless Basics more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling 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 Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Access Point AP is a device used to provide this link People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any locat
32. in Click To rename this computer or join a domain click Change Change Change Change 31 Networking Basics Naming your Computer E In this window enter the Computer Name Changes Computer name ou 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 m All computers on your network Full computer name must have the same Office Workgroup name More E Click OK Member of O Domain O E C Workgroup Cx Checking 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 Connection icon in the task bar Apar View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections E Click on Status i 05 PM 32 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Wireless Hetwork Connection 7 Status x This window will appear General Support a Click the Internet Protocol TCP IP Support tab Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 114 Subnet Mask 299 255 259 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 q Details ii Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Note Residential
33. indows 2000 ME or 98 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 Interet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Mert Cancel When this screen appears Click Next 24 Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window Network Setup Wizard Before pou continue Before you continue review the checklist for creating a network Then complete the following steps Install the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and external modems Connect to the Internet When you click Nest the wizard will search for a shared Internet connection on your network New gt 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 Intermet through this computer VIEW an example geet an example Learn more about home or small office netw
34. ion within the operating range of the WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs Wireless Local Area Networks are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change both physically and logically can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Network Expansion Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go Scalability Wireless Local Area Networks WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies 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 full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area Wireless Basics The DWL 6000AP is compatible with the D Link AirPro 802 11a family of products which include 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D Link DWL A650 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers D Link DWL A520 The DWL 6000AP Is also compatible with the D Link AirPlus 802 11b Wireless Family of LAN products which include Enhanced 2 4GHz W
35. ireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D Link DWL 650 Enhanced 2 4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers D Link DWL 520 Standards Based Technology The versatile DWL 6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point integrates both 802 11a and 802 11b standards into a single unit The IEEE 802 11a standard designates that devices operate at an optimal data rate of 54 Mbps 108Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk interference in signal transmissions D Link AirPro products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible Based on the IEEE 802 11b standard the DWL 6000AP is also interoperable with existing compatible 2 4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 22Mbps with D Link AirPlus Family of Wireless devices as well as standard 802 11b technology with D Link Air Family of Wireless devices with speeds of up to 11Mbps Supports 802 1x Authentication to preve
36. isabled for 802 11a 802 11b does not have the Turbo mode option Frequency The frequency range will be displayed Channel The default channel for 802 11a is 36 The default channel for 802 11b is 6 Data Rate Select the transmission rate for the network Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network Specify a Beacon interval value 20 1000 Default 100 is recommended DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages 16 Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346 Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance RTS Length This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended RTS Length This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended Transmit Power Choose Full 1 2 1 8 or minimum Power You may wish to limit the dis
37. k technical support through our web site or by phone Technical 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 Technical 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 When contacting technical support please provide the following information e Serial number of the unit e Model number or product name e Software type and version number 62 Warranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from E D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and m Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below applicable t
38. low the directions below First make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of the computers on your network On the following pages we will show you these 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard 1 Adding a local printer 2 Sharing a network printer 3 Sharing an LPR printer Other Networking Tasks For help with other tasks that we have not covered here in home or small office networking see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP 39 Networking Basics Adding a local printer a printer connected directly to a computer A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer If you do not need to share your printer on a network follow these directions to add the printer to one computer w Go to Start gt Printers and Faxes 4 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard a Motepad All Programs gt Printer Tasks al dd a printer 7 2 Set up faving i El Click on Add a pri nter Start the Add Printer Wizard which helps you install a printer See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing g Get help with printing Other Places Er Control Panel 3 Scanners and Cameras G My Documents 4 My Pictures P My Computer Details z 1 6mp Paint T Printers and Faxes 40 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the
39. n menu a Location Automaatit Bi Select Manually in the Cpa ee DHCP Router Configure pull down menu Conii Using OHGP Sja hs E Servers rrin IP Ad ress Prewided by DHCP Serveri Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Search Domains oOpeignal Router 197 168 0 1 DHCP Client iD prionai Leampl agpi cim arthlinkcnet Ethernet Address w Click the lock to prevent further changes eo Nenwork cf fA Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Loration Automatic A Bi Input the Static IP Address Show Built in Ethernet a the Subnet Mask and the 17191 riot eet frou Router IP Address in the Configure Manually 8 appropriate fields Tes Domain Name Servers Optional Subnet Mask Search Domains fOpeignal Router Daip aeple com marthlinkconet Ethernet Address 00 09 93 7520 5i i Click Apply Now Olick the lock to prevent further changes 36 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX ia Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences E Click on Network is e Network O BAO g Show Au Displays Sownd Network Startup Desk E Select Built in Ethernet in the P pe B Show pull down menu Ga Dikh haa A P_n N Manually le ma E Select Using DHCP in the arte ae Servers Venena IP Address Configure pull down menu rawded by DHCP Serve Subnet Mask 755 255 255 0 Router 192 16
40. nt breeches in security In conjunction with EAP software 802 1x Authentication verifies client identity through a Radius Server to prevent unknown clients from accessing the network Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 328 feet 100 meters indoors D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere 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 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL 6000AP and your receiving device e g the DWL A650 to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your D Link AirPro Wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your Access Points Residential Gateways and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between Access Points Residential Gateways routers and computers A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 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 Try to make sure that the Access Points and adapters are positioned so that the signal will t
41. nter When the list of printers appears select the one you want to use Printer MIQC3 HP DeskJet 500 Shared printers 3 Microsoft Windows Network 4 DLINK amp IQC2 E 1QC3 HPDeskJe HP DeskJet 500 Printer information Comment Status Ready Documents waiting 0 Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Name HP DeskJet 500 on IQC3 Default Yes Location Comment To close this wizard click Finish Cancel 46 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer ial To check for proper installation Go to Start gt Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right indicating proper installation You have completed adding the printer To share this printer on your network E Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers After you run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers in the network you can share the printer 2 Help and Support pe Search IF Run D Files and Settings Transfer 2 Wizard p Notepad All Programs gt A Log Off Turn OFF Computer P DeskJet 500 Printer Tasks al Add a printer ga See what s printing Select printing prefer
42. o products The DWL 6000AP is compatible with most popular operating systems including Macintosh Linux and Windows and can be easily integrated into a large network This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point with the D Link 2 4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into an existing network Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL 6000AP Connections Reset R 5V T MDI RJ 45 Ethernet Port Power Receptor Straight Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch Cross Over cable is required when connecting directly to an ethernet adapter on a computer Features amp Benefits Supports 802 1x Authentication when used with EAP MD5 or EAP TLS Supports Data Transfer Rates of up to 108 Mbps at 5GHz in Turbo mode Supports Data Transfer Rates of up to 22 Mbps at 2 4GHz with D Link AirPlus products Wireless Range of up to 900 feet Fully 802 11a and 802 11b compatible Supports up to 256 bit WEP Encryption at 2 4GHz and up to 152 bit with Enhanced Dynamic Keying at 5 GHz Less Interference with a total of Eleven Non Overlapping Channels Utilizes Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Packet Binary Convolutional Code PBCC at 2 4GHz Utilizes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM at 5GHz Architectural and environmental factors may adversely affect range Supports easy firmware upg
43. o the product type Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein 3 Year Limited Warranty for the Product s is defined as follows E Hardware excluding power supplies and fans Three 3 Years mM Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent 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 th
44. ork configurations Click Next 25 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Computer description Mary s Computer Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name it Office Leam more about computer names and descriptions era New Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Mame pour network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Network Setup Wizard Hame your network Click Next 26 Networking Basics 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 a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Network settings Computer descriptions 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 lt Back ne gt 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
45. 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 lM 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 and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 53 Discovery Drive Irvine CA 92618 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link with shipping charges prepaid Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link
46. puters use the LPT1 port to communicate with a local printer po rt fo r yo ur p ri n te r The connector for this port should look something like this Most computers use the LPT1 port X gt as Shown in the illustration j al Create a new port is Click Next lt Back f new Networking Basics Adding a local printer Add Printer Wizard n f Install Printer Software Select an d h IQ h IQ ht The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use the correct driver for Ned Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation yo ur p ri nte r ga disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software CI ick N ext Manufacturer Printers Fujitsu Sof HP DeskJet 400 ha a rf HP DeskJet 400 Monochrome eatin Sf HP DeskJet 420 If the correct driver is HP lt TR v not displayed insert the wy tris diveris dataly sioned CD or floppy disk that Tell me why driver signing is important came with your printer and click Have Disk Add Printer Wizard At this screen you can N Your Pri ch an g e th e name of g soe boric name to this printer the printer optional Type a name for this printer Because some programs do not support printer and server name combinations of more than 31 characters it is best to keep the name as short as possible Printer
47. rade AP Manager on the Installation CD e Supports AP Discover and easy IP Configuration e Bulk Firmware upgrade e Bulk device setting WEP key ACL MD5 Database and others Supports D View and Open View for Enterprise application Supports Telnet Configuration MAC layer ACL Access Control List allows 16 MAC entries Enable Disable SSID Broadcast PSPF Public Switch Packet Filter segregates the wireless segment from the LAN Supports TPC and DFS function for worldwide operations Internal Station Connection Option segregates the 802 11a segment from the 802 11b segment 3 methods of network configuration Web based management APManager available on the Installation CD that came with your purchase and Telnet 3 Year Warranty USA only LEDS LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL 6000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below A steady light Indicates a connection to a power source 10M Link Act A steady light indicates connection on the Ethernet port at 10Mbps a blinking light indicates activity 100M Link Act A steady light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port at LOOMbps a blinking light indicates activit 11a WLAN A blinking light indicates activity on the 802 11a wireless network A blinking light indicates activity on the 11b WLAN 802 11b wireless network Wireless Basics D Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compat
48. 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 interference 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 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 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not c
49. ravel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position Access Points 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 that generate RF noise For the average home or office signal range should not be an issue If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home or office that you wish to access consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms or offices where the signal does not appear as strong as desired 10 Getting Started Right out of the box with its default settings the DWL 6000AP will automatically connect with other D Link AirPro or AirPlus products IP ADDRESS Note If you are using a DHCP capable router in your network setup such as the DI 604 you will not need to assign a static IP Address If you need to assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network and the Subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network
50. reless products 5 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping E Antenna Orientation Try different antenna orientations for the DWL 6000AP Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects E If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the Channel on your Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to avoid interference E Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves Monitors electric motors etc 6 Why can t I get a wireless connection To establish a wireless connection while enabling Encryption on the DWL 6000AP you must also enable encryption on the wireless client m For 802 11a the Encryption settings are 64 128 or 152 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Access Point and the Wireless Client E For 802 11b the Encryption settings are 64 128 or 256 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Access Point and the Wireless Client Make sure that the SSID on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are ex actly the same If they are not wireless connection will not be established Please note that there are two separate SSIDs for 802 11a and 802 11b The default SSID for both 802 11a and 802 11b is default
51. rking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Additional Port Information Required The device could not be identified E In this screen select Custom The detected device is of unknown type Be sure that 1 The device tt properly configured 2 The address on the previous page it correct Either corect the address and perform another search on the network by returning to the previous wizard page or select the device type if you are sure the address is correct Device Type Standard E Click Settings Configure Standard TCP IP Port Monitor Port Settings m Enter the Port Port Name IP 192 170 0 20 Name and the Printer Name Printer Mame or IF Address 192 1 70 0 20 or IP Address Protocol Baw LPR Raw Settings Seale od m Enter a Queue LPR Settings Name if your SueveNeme e o oooO O O Print Server LPR Bute Counting Enabled Gateway has LILPR By more than one C SNMP Status Enabled port you will need a Queue name E Click OK Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer If the printer driver is already installed Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Completing the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Th j S S cr e en wi Il sh OW y ou You have selected a port with the following characteristics information about your printer SNMP No Protocol LPR Ip Device 192 170 0 20 Port Name IP_192 170 0 20 Adapter Type To complete this
52. s working properly Click OK Device Manager File Action View Help Heese 2 PMTEST ui Batteries F Computer z Disk drives E Display adapters Floppy disk controllers H Floppy disk drives IDE ATASATAPI controllers a Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices x Modems a Monitors E E dee H FD Link AirPro DWL A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter i POMEZIA adapters op Ports COM amp LPT a Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link AirPro DWL A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter P PAIX General Advanced Settings Driver Resources D Link AirPro O L AB50 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location PCI bus 5 device 0 function 0 Device status This device is working properly IF YOu are having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the traubleshooter Troubleshoot Device usage Use this device enable w Pr 56 Troubleshooting 4 What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception D Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want However the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advanta geous placement of your D Link wi
53. s on your network To continue click Next Network Setup Wizard Torun the wizard with the Network Setup Disk R3 Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run J 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 nest computer you want to network 2 Open My Computer and then open the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netsetup 29 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard You 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 ther 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 9 You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want ko 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 run ning
54. shown below C Show icon in notification area when connected i 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 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties computers should have IP General ae Add resses th at are You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for sequential like 192 168 0 3 the appropriate IP settings and 192 168 0 4 The Obtain an IP address automatically subnet mask must be the same for all the computers 1P addes 192 168 0 2 on the network Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway w Input your DNS server addresses Note Ifyou are entering a DNS server Prefered DNS server a you must enter the IP Altemate DNS server Address of the Default Gateway The DNS server information will be supplied a by your ISP Internet Service Provider ie Click OK 35 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX 66a Salen Prelate iri E g vm Ae bigi ieee aan Hira had Penonal E Go to the Apple Menu and se lect System Preferences E Click on Network e0 Network a Select Built in Ethernet inthe a Shaw All Dipi Sound Network Startug Disk Show pull dow
55. t Radio Frequency the radio frequency which corresponds to the wireless band selected appears in this read only field Click Help at any time for more information Click Apply if you have made any changes or additions Get IF Fram P Adai 116050 Eubnet Mirak 255 255 255 0 Dolah Gaira 152 161 Apply Cancel Heip This window displays the default settings of the DWL 6000AP The default IP Address is 192 168 0 50 If you select Dynamic IP Address you will obtain a dynamic IP Address from a DHCP server on your network Note you will need to use the AP Manager to determine the IP Address dynamically assigned to the Access Point The Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Input the IP Address of the Default Gateway the router on your network Click Apply if you have made any changes 15 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced gt Performance D Link ey Sete F en Wire ese Gand IEEFEG lies Turta Sating Ciosdad F eng uaa rec y Chantal 1 Dota Abe fin Bacon kiewe 20 1000 10 DTM 1 255 l Fagrar Longth 256 2345 2346 RTE Length 256 13 2346 Trara Frai hal i O 0O Agohy Como Haii The default Performance settings are shown in the illustration above Wireless Band Select 802 11a up to 108 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range or 802 11b up to 22 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters Turbo Setting Select Enabled or Disabled The default setting is D
56. tance of the signal for security purposes Advanced gt Filters gt Wireless Access Settings DWL 6000AP Witdlia amp Band IEEEX E114 Acia Conal Olnskhlad Pe Adac Ha Addaia Facrypliar m m n W o A Li O OOU Any Concel Help Select the Wireless Band 802 11a or 802 11b At the Access Control pull down menu select Disabled the default setting Accept or Reject Input up to 16 MAC Addresses in the Access Control List The devices with the input MAC Addresses will be accepted or rejected from the selected wireless band MAC Address Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on the packaging Please use the following format when entering the MAC address Xx XX XX XX XX XXx Using the Configuration Menu Advanced gt Filters gt WLAN Partition D Link ety Sei Pe Po Pocdanmornce Wirdess Gand EEERM 2118 ipi Wiima Eirian Conraction El Erabled mn Ethemet bo WLAN Acree Erabi Imini mini i iin I men M i Contraction Enakan Wireless Band Select 802 11a or 802 11b Internal Station Connection Click on Enabled to enable communication between the 802 11a and 802 11b bands on your dual band network Deselect this box to disallow communication between the two bands on your network You will
57. the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless net work will be ready to use 30 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer please follow these directions In Windows XP m Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen m Right click on My Computer m Select Properties and click F Internet J My Documents Internet Explorer m os E mail 4 My Recent Documents Outlook Express rs G My Pictures fos Command Prompt za My Music E PI MSN Explorer E My Computer Open amp J My Network Explore Windows Media Player eee JA Control Panel Manage D windows Mowie Maker e Map Network Drive a ee Disconnect Network Drive Tour Windows P Si Ea Printers andF Show on Desktop Rename i Files and Settings Transfer wizard Help and Sup Properties System Properties Fx E Select the Computer i Name Tab in the System System Restore Automatic Updates Remote Properties window General Hardware Advanced ie Windows uses the following information to identify your computer i on the network E You may enter a Com For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s puter Description if you Computer wish this field is optional Full computer name Office Workgroup Accounting To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a domain and create a local user account click Network Meant Te m Torename the computer ID and join a doma
58. tor version 4 0 or above with JavaScript enabled 3 Introduction The new D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point is a multimode access point that simultaneously serves both 802 11a wireless connectivity at up to 54 Mbps 108 Mbps in Turbo mode and 802 11b wireless connectivity at up to 11Mbps 22 Mbps with D Link AirPlus products In addition to identifying and communicating with other 802 11a and 802 11b wireless devices the D Link AirPro DWL 6000AP access point also builds a bridge between wireless and wired network segments with its integrated 10 100 Ethernet port The multimode access point will automatically obtain an IP address and forward additional IP addresses to multiple clients for a seamless Ethernet network connection and shared Internet access Armed with powerful management and security capabilities the D Link Air Pro DWL 6000AP has an intuitive and secure web based interface that is powered by an embedded web server You can also manage your network with the AP Manager which is available on the CD that is included in your package Advanced security is offered with 802 1x support After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in your package not only will you have the ability to share information and resources but you will also be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers at speeds capable of handling a video stream When used with other D Link AirPr
59. ts Displays the network traffic Statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connec tions associated with the Access Point The Help menu is displayed here You can also click on Help in any window for additional information Theres ge Trans ca Fie Trani 1 A Tiy Piabo gs Pec a bea Soe 8G ieee Mai 1 amp hazama Du bork he U RTS Su fia CAE RTA Falam Dairi Trabea pre ome Treats if Thad Freep Ser Pui Chet aed Fine cunt iratan tad bance Lunt Traman Had Teiul Posty Cart Trn thd Hutia Arin Goart Ramh Fiane Cmaj Teg seed Frere Lort FAH Cee Pongia ama and Find aia Frer p PCS Er 0 cunt Meg sined Fiere Cud gente Crt Ack Fao fade Grut Wap Fire Friar riet WEP Eeedaded an Caa WEP EA Eror Cound OO Ck ly oo Oo Oo oc stotus Home Advanced fools Home a DAU Wizard Wirelaga LAN Settings Advanced Performance Filters a Encryption Taoks Administrator Settings Systam Settings a Fire pera Status Denice fomaion a Siapshcs 23 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 htto www homenethelp com and htto www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using W
60. u have made changes to the configuration settings click Restart in this window to apply the changes Click Restore if you would like to return the DWL 6000AP to its factory default settings 20 Using the Configuration Menu Tools gt Firmware D Link EA ey irent fa Po Click Browse select the updated firmware file that you downloaded from support dlink com Click OK after you have selected the file click OK Tools gt Misc Telnet Settings Status Select Enabled or Disabled Timeout Select the Timeout period after which your Telnet session will log off Apply Click Apply for changes to take effect Telnet you can manage your network remotely using this DOS based program 21 Using the Configuration Menu Run TFTP Program To run the D Link TFTP program insert the DWL 6000AP CD ROM and click on Run TFTP Program Or go to Start gt Run gt and type d tftpd exe where d V refers to the CD ROM drive on the computer Note The TFTP program must be running to upload the firmware Wi HESS Access Point Roran Pores E khat dhima M Gib i U am at F dire 1 Th pi Bere h Pes eae Be LI s ai amig Mhie bia j TH aye il Cnr E H arjoa T The Status gt Device Info Fuss Auto screen displays the configu THa Leet ee Bn irons ration settings of your pare _ computer Tee eee til Fini iake Thim ih Li Dki dy abd 2 Co at fo 22 Using the Configuration Menu Status gt Sta
61. work intrusion In the authentication process the radius server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network Unfamiliar clients will be denied access EAP Extensible Authenticatio Protocol is required and is available through the Windows XP Operating System You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802 1x feature WEP Key Type Select HEX Hexadecimal or ASCII WEP Select Enabled or Disabled the default setting is Disabled Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a code for repre senting English letters as numbers from 0 127 WEP Key Size Select 64 128 or 256 bit for 802 11b 64 128 152 bit for 802 11a Valid Key Select the key that you will use from one of the four keys in the Key Table Key Table Input up to 4 keys using the format that you have selected in Wep Key Type 19 Using the Configuration Menu Tools gt Admin If you wish you can change your password here Keep a copy of a j SUs el your password in ig moti Sailings a safe place KEA Emn Click Help at any AA PAA time if you need Pkr P a cond LE assistance Click Apply if you have made any changes Canim Pera P ia iid PTTTITT Tit tt Ty Tools gt System Apply Sttingn and Ranta Restore to Factory Debu Settings Aestore FO If yo

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