D-Link DWL-G800AP Router User Manual
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1. 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 advantageous placement of your D Link wireless products 5 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping m Antenna Orientation Try different antenna orientations for the DWL G800AP 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 secu rity systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dra matically or drop altogether Try changing the channel on your router access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference HM 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 If you have enabled encryption on the DWL G800AP you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection E Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the DWL G800AP and the wireless client m Make sure that the SSID on the DWL G800AP and the wireless client are exa2. Connections Receptor for the Power Adapter The LAN Port is Auto MDI MDIX You can insert either a straight through ora crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL G800AP to the local network Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWL G800AP to its original factory default settings LEDs LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL G800AP Wireless Range Extender has 2 LEDs as shown below Power A steady green light indicates a connection to a power source Wireless _ A steady green light indicates a good wireless Link Act connection A blinking light indicates that the DWL G800AP is receiving transmitting from to the wireless network Features and Benefits E Extends the range of your wireless network mM Upto 5X Faster with D Link AirPlus Xtreme G Products high speed wireless data transfer rates up to 54Mbps With increased data rate and capacity the DWL G800AP delivers media rich content such as digital images videos and MP3 files much faster than standard 802 11b networks E Fully 802 11b Compatible Fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802 11b compliant devices mM Easy setup with the setup wizard mM Web based interface for Managing and Configuring Easy to use interface independent of the operating system E 2 Different Operation Modes Capable of operating in Access Point
3. Shared Key Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate WEP Select Enable Encryption to use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy on the network All devices on the network including the access point must share the same WEP selection either Enable or Disable WEP Encryption Select either 64 or 128 bit length WEP Mode Select ASCII or Hexadecimal mode and then input the appropriate digits or letters into each Key field 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 TX Rates Select the transmission rate for the network Apply Click Apply to save the changes Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless Repeater gt Site Survey Click Site Survey in the D Link 2 AirPlus Wireless configuration screen mans gt MrreveG DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender displayed on the previous page Admin Help Operating Mode AP Mode Repeater AP Name DwL G800 SSID default The DWL G800AP will scan the network Please wait a few seconds for this process to complete Site Survey Completed DWL G800 Microsoft Internet Explorer a EEK SOCAR Site Survey The Site Survey displays the features of each available network as follows BSSID Basic Servic
4. HM Select Properties i Internet Internet Explorer Gi E mail Outlook Express g Command Prompt KV MSH Explorer O Windows Media Player Windows Movie Maker Ey Tour Windows XP i Files and Settings Transfer Wizard t My Network Explore Search F control Panel Manage Map Network Drive vA Te Disconnect Network Drive Show on Desktop Rename m Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window amatic Updates Hardware Windows uses the following information to identity your computer on the network m You may enter a Com Computer descriptor puter Description if you For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s wish this field is optional Computer Full computer name Office Workgroup Accounting To use the Network Identification Wizard to join budet m Torename the computer domain and create local user account click Network ID and join a domain click Change To rename this computer or join domain click Change Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer continued E Inthis window enter the Computer Name Changes Computer name 7 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 m All computers on your network n sone must have the same Office Workgroup name E Click OK
5. G800AP is also interoperable with other 802 119 and 802 11b standards compliant devices Standards Based Technology The DWL G800AP Wireless Range Extendert utilizes the 802 11b and the 802 119 standards The IEEE 802 11g standard is an extension of the 802 11b standard It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2 4GHz band utilizing OFDM technology This means that in most environments within the specified range of this device 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 The D Link DWL G800AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible Wireless Basics continued Installation Considerations The D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G800AP lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the ra
6. Larapus amp This connection uses the following items Ih Client for Microsoft Networks amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks l QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Jninstl Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Y Show icon in notification area when connected et Protocol TCP IP Properties o General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 52 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 a9 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 1 Alternate DNS server The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider E Click OK Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX eo System Preferences BAG p Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Personal mM Goto the Apple Menu and se mn 26 lect System Preferences Desktop Dock General International Login Items MyAccount Screen Effects Hardware E Click on Network 6 E nuog CDs amp DVDs C
7. Name DYWL G800 m SSID 624a1MKTG Site Survey Channel 6 Authentication Open System Shared Key WPA WPA PSK 802 1 RADIUS Server 1 IP 0 0 0 0 Port 1812 Shared Secret RADIUS Server 2 IP 0 0 0 0 Optional Port E Shared Secret m TX Rates Auto v Mbps Super G Disabled J 200 When you select WPA in the Wireless configuration window you will configure the following RADIUS Server 1 IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your network Port Enter the port dedicated to the RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the secret word that devices on the network will input into their wPA configuration RADIUS Server 2 IP Optional If there are two RADIUS servers in your network you will need to fill out these fields as above TX Rates Select the transmission rate from the pulldown menu Super G Please refer to page 19 for information about this field 20 Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless gt Access Point gt WPA PSK Ainpius US AS G DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender D Link Building Networks for People Home Network Wireless Settings Operating Mode AF Mode Repeater BAP Mame DWL G800 E SSID bedalMETG Site Suey Channel a Authentication Open System Shared Key WPA WPA PSK 7A Rates Mbps E Super G Disabled 0 00 Apply Cancel Help When you select WPA PSK in the Wireless configura
8. PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 2Mbps QPSK 8 PER 86dBm 1Mbps BPSK 8 PER 89dBm Physical Dimensions E L 5 6 inches 142mm E W 4 3 inches 109mm m H 1 2 inches 81mm Wireless Transmit Power E 15dBm 32mW 2dB Security E 64 128 bit WEP encryption External Antenna Type E 1 0dBm gain with reverse SMA connector Modulation Technology E Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM E Complementary Code Keying CCK Technical Specifications continued Media Access Control E CSMA CA with ACK Power Input E Ext Power Supply DC 5V 2 5A Weight m 44 Ibs 200 g Warranty E 3 year 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 web site 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 T
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10. 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 You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your J network Tortun the wizard om computers that are not running Windows AP you can use the Windows P CD or Network Setup Disk What do you want to do O Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows xP CD CO Just finish the wizard I don t need to run 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 Inzert disk the into the following disk drive and then click Nest 34 Floppy IF you want to format the disk click Format Disk Click Next Networking Basics continued Copying Please wait while the wizard copies files 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 Click Next Network Setup Wizard To run the wizard with the Network Setup Disk gt Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run ev the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network He
11. i f f arr FJ Log OFF LJ Turn OFF Computer Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Double click on Network Connections E Right click on Local Area Connections E Double click on Properties 34 amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sex gt v 3 J search Folders Ea Address X Control Panel Add or Remove Programs B Switch to Category View 9 Administrative Tools Folder Options Fonts Z Game Controllers gt Scanners and Cameras scheduled Tasks wi Taskbar and Start Menu Ss User Accounts start Network Co Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP E Click Properties E 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 E Input your DNS server addresses Note If you are entering a DNS server you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties PIX General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Con D Link DWL G650 88 V Link arro UWL AbbDU Multimode wireless
12. june O Domain TEE workgroup Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The adapter equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range To check on the IP address of the adapter please do the following M Right click on the Disable Connection icon Bee in the task bar pel View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections E Click on Status xs 305 PM Networking Basics continued Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection Status AE t m Click the General Support Support tab Internet Protocol TCPAF Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 114 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Details m Click Close E Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Note DHCP capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions i a Tour Windows XP E Go to Start Ca Printers and Faxes g Files and Settings Transfer ETG Wizard i l W Paint E Double click on Control Panel All Programs gt
13. subnet mask Gateway Enter the IP address of the router in the network Apply Click Apply to save the changes 14 Using the Configuration Menu continued Operating Mode Wireless gt Repeater AP Mode Select this mode to use PIA hit A rPliu TF Building Networks for People DE MEL the DWL G800AP as an access DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender point Wireless MTT Repeater Repeater is the default Wireless Settings setting Use this setting to repeat operating Mode O APMode Repeater the wireless signal of a D Link fm ee access point end AP N Authentication Open System Shared Key WPA WPA PSK ame WEP Enabled Disabled You can rename your oe EN 1 n ode H b l DWL G800AP especially if you ra have more than one access point ee on your network Available only Keys in AP mode Keya x TX Rates Auto s SSID Service Set a na Identifier 900 The name designated for a spe Apply Cancel Help cific wireless local area network WLAN Site Survey Click Site Survey to receive a list of networks that are available for connection Please see the screen on the following pages for more information on this feature Channel Select the channel from the pulldown menu All devices on the network must share the same channel to communicate Available only in AP mode Authentication Open System Communicates the key across the network
14. that increas end user application throughput in an 802 11g network Super G is backwards compatible to standard 802 119 devices For top performance all wirelss devices on the network should be Super G capable Select either Disabled Super G without Turbo Super G with Dynamic Turbo or Super G with Static Turbo Disabled Standard 802 11g support no enhanced capabilities Super G without Turbo Capable of Packet Bursting FastFrames Compression and no Turbo mode Super G with Dynamic Turbo Capable of Packet Bursting FastFrames Compression and Dynamic Turbo This setting is backwards compatible with non Turbo legacy devices Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled Super G with Static Turbo Capable of Packet Bursting FastFrames Compression and Static Turbo This setting is not backwards compatible with non Turbo legacy devices Static turoo mode is always on and is only enabled when all the devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Static Turbo enabled Apply Click Apply to save the changes Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless gt Access Point gt WPA D Link gt AirPlus Building Networks for People Mrreve ls 802 119 Wireless Range Extender Home Network Wireless Settings Operating Mode APMode Repeater m AP
15. 00 Me 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 network you carr Share an Internet conmecton Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next When this screen appears click Next Networking Basics continued Please follow all the instructions in this window Network setup Wizard Before you continue Then complete the following steps Install the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and extemal modems Connect to the Internet When vou click Nest the wizard will search for shared Intemet connection on your network Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the Internet through a router select the second option as shown Hetwor k Setu p WH izari Select a connection method Select the statement that best descnbes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example 4 This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway EEEIEI Click Next Netwo
16. D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents ERE 3 MOCUDA 4 CONIC CTO NS EEE 5 LEDE e E E E 6 FPU ne 7 ME SPE sa vestsusecieiesseceeinute 8 Installation Considerations sceissevececsusenantieusdoniocnsoanctiedaeteutcoeseaseenseeeiess 10 Getting SIAN CC ss yaa ete nsvenescosicnsaansarsee sens sprossececesdsasesoytaqwaestaedeseeseaeesbaeraexes 11 Using the Configuration MenU vr sens 13 Networking Basics EEE EE 24 TONES 39 Technical Specifications sxcccsec eres capensarecesesscacueaeaadencsssyeseetesieiceseceoieeceeas 46 Contacting Technical Support acetate EN 49 VAN E E ee eus 50 Package Contents Contents of Package D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G800AP 802 11g Wireless Range Extender Power Adapter DC 5V 2 5A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL G800AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product System Requirements for Configuration Computers with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6 0 and Above 3 Introduction At up to fifteen times the maximum wireless signal rate of previous wireless devices up to 108Mb
17. DWL G800AP Wireless Range Extender If you wish to repeat a device that is not a D Link product please check the FAQs for supported products on the D Link support website http support dlink com to make certain that the device can be repeated by the DWL G800AP 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 E Click Device Manager Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties Internet Internet Explorer da E mail Cl Outlook Express g Command Prompt xi MSN Explorer Windows Media Player Search g Control Panel Manage ee Windows Movie Maker i a Map Network Drive e a Disconnect Network Drive amp Tour Windows XP oo Printers and F Show on Desktop A Files and Settings Transfer Rename wizard o EQ My network Explore Select the Hardware tab System Properties System Restore Aut General Computer Name Add Hardware Wizard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware Add Hardware Wizard Device Manager N The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on yout computer Use the Device Manager to change the properbet ol ary device Hardware Profiles w Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store I aitevont hardvare contigurah Hardware P
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19. The s more information regarding the have wireless access within minutes Please follow the setup wizard step by step to configure the DWL G800 etup wizard will guide you to configure the DWL G800 The DWL G800 s easy setup will allow you to Setup Wizard or Firmware Version 1 0 b2 Tue 25 Nov 2003 Ethernet MAC Address 001234567890 a SER Good Packets 13 P Address 192 168 0 30 Dropped Packets 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Good Packets 245 a Receive Gateway 0 0 0 0 Dropped Packets 0 Wireless s SSID default Good Packets 210 p a Disabled maei Dropped Packets 7 Channel 6 Good Packets 0 Receive AP mode Repeater Dropped Packets 0 Using the Configuration Menu continued Network D Dlink 25 ANUS G 802 11g Wireless Range Extender Wireless Admin Help IP Address Settings LAN IP O Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address IP Address 192 168 0 30 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 GVD Apply Cancel Help LAN IP amic 5S Select this option to receive a dynamic IP ad dress from the DHCP server on your network Assign a static IP address to the DWL G800AP This selection is recommended for ease of net work configuration IP Address When Static IP Address is selected you will input the static IP ad dress of the DWL G800AP into this field The IP address must be within the range of the IP addresses in your network Subnet Mask Enter the
20. WL G800AP Find upgrades to the firmware on the D Link website at http support dlink com After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade to your local drive click Browse Select the firmware and click Apply to complete the upgrade Do not upgrade firmware from a computer with a wireless connection Doing so may damage the device Apply Click Apply if you have made any changes Using the Configuration Menu continued Help x D Link ARPS gt 802 119 Wireless Range Extender Home Setup Wizard e Device Information Network Dynamic IP Address static IP Address Subnet Mask ea Gateway Wireless Operating Mode AP Mame SSD Channel WEP WEEP Mode KEYS Transmission Rates Authentication super G Admin e Administrator Settings System Settings O Save Settings Load Settings Restore Default Settings e Firmware Upgrade The Help window displays information about each section in the Configuration menu When you change the settings in the Configuration menu you will need to restart the DWL G800AP for the changes to take effect 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 http www homenethelp com and http www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 20
21. ases 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 Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices 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 Wireless Basics continued The DWL G800AP is compatible in default mode with the following wireless products E D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers E D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI 624 Firmware 2 37 or newer Rev C Wireless Router m The DWL
22. ctly the same If they are not wireless connection will not be established Check that the DWL G800AP is configured properly whether as a repeater or an access point E Check that the wireless clients are working properly Troubleshooting continued 6 Why can t I get a wireless connection continued Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode Check that the LEDs are indicating normal activity If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask and gateway settings are correctly entered for the network 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 dramati cally or drop altogether Try changing the channel on your DWL G800AP and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves monitors electric motors etc 7 I forgot my encryption key Reset the DWL G800AP to its factory default settings and restore the other de vices on your network to their default settings You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit You will lose the current configuration set tings Troubleshooting continued 8 Resetting the DWL G800AP to factory default settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshootin
23. e Set Identifier is the 48 bit MAC 000088 60 B 68 STEER ae address of the wireless interface 00 0D 88 9F D6 31 gamdal Yes of the access point O 00 05 5D FA62 83 624a1MKTG SSID Service Set Identifier is a 32 character name that differentiates one WLAN from another All devices connecting to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID WEP Yes in this column indicates that WEP is enabled on the network Channel Displays the Channel the network is using Connect Select the network to which you wish to connect and click Connect Exit Click to exit the site survey function The information shown here allows you to select a network to join or gives you the information you need to configure your DWL G800AP for a connection to a specific network 16 Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless gt Access Point D Link A gt a AirPlus m Building Networks for People 2 MMOREMELF DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender Home Network Aliesalace amp atti a5 Wireless settings E Operating Mode AP Mode Repeater AP Name DWL G800 a SSD default site Survey E Channel h vi Authentication Open System Shared Key WPA WPA PSK s WEP Enabled Disabled a WEP Encryption 64Bit Be WEP Mode HEX keyi key Keys Keyd a Tx Rates Auto vi Mbps E Super G Disabled God Apply Cancel Help Operati
24. e 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 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 gen
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26. em Preferences ST a amp 2 Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Personal ral E a Desktop Dock General International Login Items MyAccount Screen Effects M Go to the Apple Menu and select re System Preferences HM Click on Network HM Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu E Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull down menu E Click Apply Now Mm The IP Address Subnet mask and the Router s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 9 GA bD 8 va CDs amp DVDs ColorSync Displays Energy Keyboard Mouse Sound Saver Internet amp Network internet QuickTime Sharing System u amp Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access Other Wireless Adaptor r eoc Network oO fw hr st W Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Ka roxies Configure E IP Address 192 168 10 7 Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 10 1 Search Domains Oysonsb DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 50 ba b0 00 05 Click the lock to AG p Apply Ni prevent fu ao 2 pply Now O WEP NBRO ay iv LEE Network o 4 Ba Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic EA Show PCI Ethernet Slot C1 A TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Conf
27. erates 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 e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 10 05 04
28. g your network you may choose to Reset the DWL G800AP to the factory default settings Reset button To hard reset the D Link DWL G800AP to the factory default settings please do the following M Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL G800AP mM Use a paper clip to press the Reset button Hold for about 5 seconds and then release E After the DWL G800AP reboots this may take a few minutes it will be reset to the factory Default settings 45 Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u Device Management m Web Based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or later or other Java enabled browsers E DHCP Server and Client Wireless Operating Range m Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters m Outdoors up to 1312 feet 400 meters Temperature m Operating 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 55 C E Storing 4 F to 167 F 20 C to 75 C Humidity E 95 maximum non condensing Safety and Emissions m FCC E UL Wireless Frequency Range E 2 4GHz to 2 4835GHz Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback E 54 Mbps m 11 Mbps m 48 Mbps m 9 Mbps m 36 Mbps m 6 Mbps m 24 Mbps m 5 5 Mbps m 18 Mbps m 2 Mbps E 12 Mbps m 1 Mbps Environmental conditions may adversely affect wireless signal range Technical Specifications continued Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10
29. he 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 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 Troubleshooting continued 2 The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode continued If you are using the DWL G800AP to repeat the wireless signal check that the Ethernet MAC address of the wireless router or access point is entered properly in the settings Please note that the Repeater function is compatible with the following D Link devices 1 D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI 624 Wireless Router Firmware 2 37 Rev C or newer 2 D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL 2000AP Wireless Access Point Firmware 1 56 Rev A 2 06 Rev B or newer 3 D Link AirPlus Xtreme G
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31. igure Manually za Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address 192 168 0 19 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 10 1 nn en I Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 50 ba b0 00 05 Apply Now Click the lock to prevent ad dd sy po Networking Basics continued Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP 2000 m Goto Start gt Run gt type cmd Awindow ca F WINDOWS System32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26008 similar to this one lt C gt Copyright 1985 2081 Microsoft Corp will appear Type F NDocuments and Settings lab3 gt ping 192 168 606 568 Pinging 192 168 6 56 with 32 bytes of data in p g Reply from 19 2 168 0 50 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 XXX XXX XXX XXX Reply from 192 168 0 50 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 00 50 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL where XXX IS the IP Reply from 192 168 6 56 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL Ping statistics for 192 168 6 58 address of the Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost z loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds wireless router or Minimum ms Maximum ms Average Ams access point A good F Documents and Settings lab3 gt _ wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me 98 HM Goto Start gt Run gt type command A window similar to this will ap
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33. l not be visible on the network They must all have the same subnet mask e g 255 255 255 0 E Doa Ping test to make sure that the DWL G800AP is responding Go to Start gt Run gt Type Command gt Type ping 192 168 0 30 A successful ping will show four replies Note If you have changed the default IP address make sure to ping the correct IP address assigned to the DWL G800AP Troubleshooting continued 2 The wireless client cannot access the Internet in Infrastructure mode Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct device 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 illustration below Disable Status Repair view Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections Fav Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks i alan A i dan 3 v nn If you are having difficulty connecting to network click Advanced m Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the existing network Since the DWL G800AP has an IP address of 192 168 0 30 wireless adapters must have an IP address in t
34. ng Mode AP Mode Select this mode to use the DWL G800AP as an access point Repeater Repeater is the default setting Use this setting to repeat the wireless signal of a D Link access point AP Name You can rename your DWL G800AP especially if you have more than one access point on your network SSID Service Set Identifier The name designated for a specific wireless local area network WLAN Site Survey Click Site Survey to receive a list of networks that are available for connection Please see the screen on the following pages for more information on this feature 17 Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless gt Access Point continued Channel Select the channel from the pulldown menu All devices on the network must share the same channel to communicate Authentication Open System Communicates the key across the network Shared Key WPA WPA PSK Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate Wi Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals WPA uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol to change the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security By contrast the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually For home users that will not inco
35. nge 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 4 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL G800AP and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL G800AP 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 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 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 that generate RF noise Getting Started On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network incorporating the DWL G800AP An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router The Infrastructure Network example
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37. olorSync Displays Energy Keyboard Mouse Sound Internet amp Network internet QuickTime Sharing System u aOd Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access Other E Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu mreless Adaptor m Select Manually in the Con Eg _ figure pull down menu sw oa Sauna nese Stare Dub Location Automatic K goxies HCP Router Configure Using DHCP Using BootP Servers Optional IP Address 192 168 10 7 Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 10 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 50 ba b0 00 05 Click the lock to bog de Apply Now prevent fughg 45 S k 0 gy pply Now KOPDAR sy aw E Input the Static IP Address i 20 2 the Subnet Mask and the a Router IP Address in the ap Show PCI Ethernet Slot Ci P propriate fields I PPPoE Y AppleTalk Y Proxies Configure Manually Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address 192 168 0 19 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 10 1 Search Domains une E Click Apply Now Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 50 ba b0 00 05 ON Click the lock to prevent od dd dd sy 2 DOC 00 Networking Basics continued Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX eo Syst
38. or Repeater mode In Repeater mode the DWL G800AP will extend your existing wireless network up to 328 feet when used with the D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI 624 Enhanced Wireless Router Firmware 2 37 or newer Rev C as well as other 802 119 and 802 11b standards compliant routers and access points MM Auto MDI MDIX Ethernet port Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home business or public access wireless networks D Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want when and where you want it You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings A wireless local area network WLAN is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires 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 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 incre
39. pear 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 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL G800AP Wireless Range Extender 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 G800AP Wireless Range Extender 1 The computer used to configure the DWL G800AP cannot access the configuration menu E Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL G800AP 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 G800AP Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual Note The IP address of the DWL G800AP is 192 168 0 30 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 wil
40. ps in Super G mode you can work faster and more efficiently increasing productivity With the DWL G800AP bandwidth intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly The D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G800AP Wireless Range Extender is an enhanced 802 119 high performance wireless device It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network The DWL G800AP can act as an access point or a wireless repeater In repeating mode the DWL G800AP repeats the wireless signal of D Link AirPlus Xtreme G access points and wireless routers to extend the range of your wireless network Unlike most 802 119 devices the DWL G800AP is capable of data transfer rates up to 108Mbps when used with other D Link AirPlus Xtreme G products such as the DWL G520 Wireless PCI Adapter DWL G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DI 624 Wireless Router The DWL G800AP is compatible with most popular operating systems including Macintosh Linux and Windows and can be integrated into a large network The DWL G800AP has the newest strongest and most advanced security features available today When used with other 802 11 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and 802 1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server the security features include WPA Wi Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret ke
41. re s how 1 Inzert 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 Networking Basics continued Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard fou have successtully 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 Shang 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 2 You must restart your computer before the new settings yog want to 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 Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer To name your computer using Windows XP please follow these directions M Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen E Right click on My Computer
42. rking Basics continued Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer descriptors The curent computer name is Office Cancel 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 workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Cancel Click Next 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 i The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Nest 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 a few minutes ig Networking Basics continued In the window below select the option that
43. rofiles Troubleshooting continued E Double click on Network Adapters Mm Right click on D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter In this example we use the DWL G650 you may be using other network adapters but the procedure will remain the same E Select Properties to check that the drivers are in stalled properly E Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly M Click OK z Device Manage Ull Batteries Computer Se Disk drives id Display adapters 44 DVD CD ROM drives E Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives IDE ATAATAPI controllers Ja Infrared devices c gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices 2 Monitors BB Network adapters E f D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 E PCMCIA adapters 3 Ports COM amp LPT A A A Ha E RA fae a fe fe a Ea GR Processors j ES D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 Wireless Cardbus clara Advanced Driver Resources D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location FCI bus 129 device 0 function 0 Device status This device is working properly lt you are having problems with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable Troubleshooting continued
44. rporate a RADIUS server in their network the security for the DWL G800AP used in conjunction with other WPA compatible 802 11 products will still be much stronger than ever before Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA the DWL G800AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802 11 network You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu No longer will you have to manually input anew WEP key frequently to ensure security With the DWL G800AP you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect vastly increasing the safety of your communication WEP Select Enable Encryption to use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy on the network All devices on the network including the access point must share the same WEP selection either Enable or Disable WEP Encryption Select either 64 or 128 bit length WEP Mode Select ASCII or Hexadecimal mode and then input the appropriate digits or letters into each Key field 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 TX Rates Select the transmission rate for the network Using the Configuration Menu continued Wireless gt Access Point continued Super G Mode Super Gis a group of performance enhancement features
45. shown on the following page contains the following D Link network devices your existing network may be comprised of other devices 2 wireless range extenders one is used as an access point and the other as a repeater D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G800AP A wireless router D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI 624 Firmware 2 37 or newer Rev C A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G520 A cable modem D Link DCM 201 Getting Started continued Q Internet cable DSL Modem Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network DWL G800AP f Access Point Mode Computer 1 Computer 2 Desktop PC or Laptop Desktop PC or Laptop Wireless Adapter Required Wireless Adapter Required Please remember that D Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre configured to connect together right out of the box with their default settings For a typical wireless setup at home as shown above please do the following You will need broadband Internet access a cable or DSL subscriber line into your home or office 2 Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the cable or DSL modem to the DI 624 router See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router Connect the router to the DWL G800AP See the printed Quick Installation Guide incl
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47. tion window you will configure the following Passphrase Enter the Passphrase that all devices on the network will share in order to use the security features of WPA PSK Confirmed Passphrase Enter the passphrase again to confirm TX Rates Select the transmission rate from the pulldown menu Super G Please refer to page 19 for information on this field 21 Using the Configuration Menu continued Admin D Link Building Networks for People A US G ig DWL G800AP 802 119 Wireless Range Extender Home Network Wireless New Password eeccesssseceess Confirm Password PPFP a Save Settings to Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive a Restore to Factory Default Settings rare Uparade Current Firmware Version 1 0 b2 Firmware Date Tue 25 Nov 2003 Browse 200 Apply Cancel Help Administrator Settings Change your password in this window Re enter the new password to confirm lt can be up to 14 characters in length Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place Click Apply if you have made any changes System Settings The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Save The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL G800AP by clicking Browse When you have selected the settings file click Load Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the firmware for the D
48. uded with the DWL G800AP If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network install the D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter Install the D Link DWL G650 wireless cardbus adapter into a laptop computer See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G650 12 Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL G800AP The DWL G800AP default IP address is shown below ea Open the Web browser File Edit View Favorites Tools Help E Type in the IP address of the O O aA DWL G800AP Address Note if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL G800AP make sure to enter the correct IP address ae Connect to 192 168 0 30 E Type admin in the User name field p m Leave the Password blank Ta However if you have changed the password please enter the User name admin correct password Password C Remember my password Click OK Home gt Wizard D Link Ainplus gt The Home gt Wizard screen will ser se DE appear Please refer to the Network Wireless Admin Help tu Ri Quick Installation Guide for
49. y that changes automatically at regular intervals WPA uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol to change the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security By contrast the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually 802 1x Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion In the authentication process the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network Unfamiliar clients would be denied access For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network the security for the DWL G800AP used in conjunction with other WPA compatible 802 11 products will still be much stronger than ever before Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA the DWL G800AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802 11 network You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu No longer will you have to manually input anew WEP key frequently to ensure security With the DWL G800AP you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect vastly increasing the safety of your communication Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate
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