D-Link DWL-1750 manual

Manual Building Networks for People Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Router/Bridge D-Link Air Premier DWL-1750 This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may void the warranty and m[...]

2 Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Connections ......................................................................................... 5 Outdoor Installation ........[...]

3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air Premier DWL-1750 Outdoor 2.4GHz Wireless Bridge Inline Power Injector AC Power Cord MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable Grounding Wire Crossover Ethernet Cable Reverse Polarity-N Female RF Cable 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable Wall Mounting Kit Mast Mounting Kit Manual on CD Package Contents If any of the[...]

4 Introduction The DWL-1750 conforms to the 802.11 standard and covers a large operating distance, providing an 11Mbps outdoor WLAN which enables users to access t h e I n t e r n e t o r an o r g an i z a t i on ne t w o r k . s The D-Link Air Premier DWL-1750 features a die-cast watertight housing and a built-in lightning protector to protect [...]

5 Connections Special Ethernet Port Connect one end of the MIL-C-5015 Ethernet Cable into this port; connect the other end into the Power and Data Output Port on the Inline Power Injector. Special serial port (optional) Connect one end of the MIL-C-5015 style RS- 232 console port cable to this port; connect the other end to a Serial Port on a compu[...]

6 Grounding Outdoor Installation The DWL-1750 can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to a mast as shown above. A wall mount is a convenient location if the roof overhang is not excessive and/or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight. A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor installation from [...]

7 The construction of the mast must be of a sturdy, weatherproof and no corrosive material like examples of galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe. Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 41 mm (1.625 in.). Subjecting to the type of antenna that you intend to install other diameters may be possible as well. The h[...]

8 Features Better security n n Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps. Ideal for Internet Hotspots- Provides outdoor users with wireless Internet Access n 2 Different Operation modes - Capable of operatingas either a Router or a Bridge. n Robust Outdoor Housing - Designed for harsh outdoor environments,[...]

9 Mount the DWL-1750 to an unobstructed wall or mast. Make sure that is is grounded. Connect the DWL-1750 to the Inline Power Injector Connect a Hub, Switch or Router to the Inline Power Injector Connect a desktop computer to the router. You can use this Ethernet connected computer to configure and manage the DWL-1750 Network Layout[...]

10 For more information regarding installation, please see the sections on Ground- ing and Connections in this manual, and the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase. Network Layout (continued) Upon completion of the installation, laptops, with wireless network cards in- stalled, will be able to connect wirelessly to the DWL-1750 in [...]

11 Using the Configuration Utility To configure the DWL-1750, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-1750 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). http://192.168.0.50:2000/ n n n First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connec[...]

12 Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-1750, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more infor- mation regarding the Setup Wizard. After the connection is established, you will see the user identification win[...]

13 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless Apply- Click Apply to save the changes Keys 1-4- Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use SSID- S ervice Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wire- less local area network (WLAN). The SSID ’ s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be [...]

14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Dynamic IP Router Select Central Dynamic IP Router if you are locating the router in a central position to obtain an IP Address automatically from your ISP or corresponding wireless network. Most Cable Modem Users will select this option. You may enter the Host Name here (op[...]

15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Static IP Router Select Central Static IP Router mode if the DWL-1750 will be in a central location. In this mode you will enter the Static IP Address that is provided to you by your ISP. WAN - Ethernet LAN - Wireless Enter the IP Address assigned by your ISP IP Address- All[...]

16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central PPPoE Router > Dynamic or Static PPPoE Select Central PPPoE Router mode if your ISP uses PPPoE. Most DSL users will select this option. Select the appropriate PPPoE used by your ISP Dynamic or Static PPPoE- WAN - PPPoE The default User Name is user User Name- Enter a pass[...]

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Remote Static IP Router Select this option to input the Remote Static IP Address provided by your ISP WAN - Wireless LAN - Ethernet The default IP Address of the Ethernet port is 192.168.0.50 IP Address- All devices in the network must have the same Subnet Mask Subnet Mask- Click Ap[...]

18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Remote Bridge Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP IP Address- Bridge IP Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask Subnet Mask- Your ISP will provide this information ISP Gateway Address- Your ISP will provide this information DNS Server Ad[...]

19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Bridge Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP IP Address- Bridge IP Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask Subnet Mask- Your ISP will provide this information ISP Gateway Address- Your ISP will provide this information DNS Server A[...]

20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DWL-1750 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP Address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an I[...]

21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-1750 can be configured as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing Web and FTP services via the public IP Address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network.) The DWL-1750 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets [...]

22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet using their MAC Addresses 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 f[...]

23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature that is used to deny or allow traffic that passes through the DWL-1750. The Firewall Rules that you create will appear in the list at the bottom of the page. Please be sure to Click Apply, after you have made changes or additions. Firewall Se[...]

24 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance SSID Broadcast- Enable the SSID Broadcast feature to announce the SSID across the network. Enabling this will allow you to use XP ’ s site survey tools. Disabling SSID Broadcast can be a useful security mea- sure. Fragmentation- The fragmentation threshold, which is specifie[...]

25 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Routing Enter the Network IP Address Network Address - Subnet Mask - Gateway Address - Enter the Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway Address Static Route List - Displays a list of the Static Routes that you have entered Apply - Click Apply if you have made any changes[...]

26 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DWL-1750.[...]

27 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Anti-DoS Select one or more of these options to reject DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Some CPU resources are used in Anti-DoS attacks. If you notice performance degradation, you may wish to adjust the selection of Anti-DoS attacks.[...]

28 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-1750 administrator can change the system password. Retype the password for confirmation New Password- Enter a new password in this field Confirm Password- The Login name is admin. Check here to disable Remote Manager from the WAN side Block WAN Ping Disabling Ping [...]

29 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the DWL-1750. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You [...]

30 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Firmware Upgrade- TFTP Server IP- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive and into the TFTP server folder. Input the IP Address of the computer on the network which has the TFTP software instal[...]

31 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Device Info The Device Info screen displays information about the DWL-1750.[...]

32 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Wireless The screen above displays the Wireless Status and the length of time of the current connection. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above.[...]

33 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start>Cont[...]

34 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) 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. Click Next[...]

35 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics (continued) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next[...]

36 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics (continued) When the changes are complete, Click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.[...]

37 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next[...]

38 Networking Basics (continued) 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 net- work. Click Next.[...]

39 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other com[...]

40 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:(In Windows XP ) Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and Click n n n n n n Select the Computer Name Tab in the Sys- tem Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if y[...]

41 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer n I n this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK n n n Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress ra[...]

42 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close n n Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protoco[...]

43 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 n Double-click on Network Connections n n Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections[...]

44 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.) Networki[...]

45 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX n n n n n n Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences c Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Ad- dress , the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Ad- dress in the a[...]

46 Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Ad dress, Subnet mask , and the Router ’ s IP Address will appear in a[...]

47 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will ap- pear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good w[...]

48 Q1: How do I configure Static Routing on the DWL-1750? A: The DWL-1750 supports the Static Route function; refer to the following descriptions to configure your static routing: Frequently Asked Questions Network Address : Do not specify the IP address; input the Network address instead Ex: 192.168.100.0, 192.168.0.0, 10.0.0.0, etc. Subnet Mask :[...]

49 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Remarks: - Actual Clearance is > 32.8 feet (10m.) - Distances over 25 Miles (40km) are very difficult to align and install. - This range is the maximum range, the real range depends on environmental factors. - This chart is based on 2dB cable and connector loss. Q3: How can you tell if a connection betwe[...]

50 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-1750 cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet Cable is being used correctly. The Crossover Ethernet cable that comes with the DWL-1750 is used only when the unit is connected to your PC directly. If the DWL-1750 is connected to a switch, a Straight-through cable must be used, not a C[...]

51 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> select View Available Wireless Networks . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear[...]

52 Troubleshooting (continued) Click Device Manager n Select the Hardware Tab n n Go to Start > My Computer > Properties Check to make sure that the Router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the Internet. If you need to find out how to ping network devices, [...]

53 Troubleshooting (continued) n n n n n Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Plus 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.) Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Stat[...]

54 Troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? 6. Why can ’ t I get a wireless connection? If you have enabled Encryption on the DWL-1750, you must also enable en- cryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. Make sure that the SSID on the Access Point and the Wi[...]

55 Appendix 1: Telnet Configuration The DWL-1750 is designed to operate as shipped from the factory without any special set-up. However, it has many options and parameters that can be changed if users have special requirements. Most of the management functions can be accessed usi ng TCP/ IP protocol; it can also be configured by Telnet/Console. Con[...]

56 Telnet Configuration (continued) Enter the User Name and User Password as shown below. (The default User Name is user1 and the default User Password is test. ) 2. After you have logged in, the Telnet user interface screen will appear, as shown below.[...]

57 3. The structure of the menu tree is shown on the following page. Users can use the following keys to select the parameter to change or add. l Up/Down or i/k key : move the cursor up/down to the specific item. l Right or l or Enter key : select the item or enter the sub-menu. l Left or j key : return to previous menu page. l Home or Ctrl-A : mov[...]

58 Su Setup System Ian Address <ip> <netmask> Attrib <Enable | Disable> <Global | Virtual> Bridge < Enable | Disable> Wan Address <ip> <netmask> link - Type <Disable | Ethernet | PPP > Attrib < | PPPoE Enable | Disable> <Global | Virtual> ether_interface <interface> Bridge <Enable[...]

59 *Interface 1 address <ip> <netmask> link type <Disable | Ethernet> attrib <Disable | Enable> <Global | Virtual> bridge < Disable | Enable> 2 address <ip> <netmask> link type <Disable | Ethernet> attrib <Disable | Enable> <Global | Virtual> bridge <Disable | Enable> lan wan 1[...]

60 *IP _ share add protocol <TCPIUDP> port <1~65534> interface <1~2> server <ip> <1~65534> name <name> pat dalete <1~10> modify (10) protocol <TCPIUDP> port <1~65534> interface <1~2> server <ip> <1~65534> name <name> nat local range <1~5> <ip> <1~253> de[...]

61 *dhcp service <Disable | Enable> interface <1~2> gateway <ip> netmask <netmask> ip range <ip> <number> name server 1 <ip> name server 2 <ip> name server 3 <ip> generic fixed add <mac> <ip> delete *snmp community (5) edit <Disable | Enable> <string> <Read_Only | Read[...]

62 modify (20) mac _ address <mac> lan1_ port <Filter | Forward | Dynamic> lan2 _ port <Filter | Forward | Dynamic> wan 1 _ port <Filter | Forward | Dynamic> wan 2 _ port <Filter | Forward | Dynamic> stp module <Disable | Enable> bridge <number> lan _ port <1~2> <Disable | Enable> <number>[...]

63 *Show: Show the current configuration values interface PPP ip _ share dhcp snmp bridge isp run *reset - default write reboot su sys info Ping <ip> [1~65534| - t] [1~1999] exit configuration max _ user <1~5> telnet_port <1~65534> console _ port <com 1 | com 2 > user _ profile add attrib <13~30><command | Menu>&[...]

64 Appendix 2: Boot Code Firmware Upgrade This procedure is optional. If you wish to upgrade the Boot Code, check the D-Link support website to see if the Boot Code has been upgraded. If it has, and you wish to upgrade it (optional), here is the procedure to upgrade the Boot Code, program firmware and Web image by using the console port. Command ex[...]

65 After the Hyper T erminal window appears: Give this new connection a name. (e.g., DWL-1750) Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Select correct COM port. (e.g.,COM1) DWL-1750 DWL-1750[...]

66 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Set baud rate as 115200 , and flow control as None . Then press OK to bring up the HyperTerminal window. Press Esc to reboot the DWL-1750. After reboot, and when showing EDORAM Testing , press X to enter console mode. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal[...]

67 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in DLX and press Enter . When CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File . Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem . Key-in correct filename ( X.BIN ) and path, then choose Send to start boot code upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal G:DWL-1750X.BIN Folder: G:DWL-1750 G:DWL-1750X.BIN 1K Xmodem file send for DW[...]

68 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) When XMODEM End of Transfer & ERASE ROOT FW (X.BIN) NOW (Y/y): appears, type Y to update Flash. Upon completion, you will see X.BIN Upgrade Complete! displayed on the screen. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal[...]

69 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in reboot and press Enter to let the new boot code activate. After rebooting and when showing EDORAM Testing , press X to enter con- sole mode again. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal[...]

70 Key-in DLS and press Enter, the following warning will appear: Warning!! Main program will be overwritten!! Press Y (in upper case) to proceed... Press Y to erase old program image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File . Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem . Key-in correct filename ( SOHO.BIN ) and path, then choose Send to start program[...]

71 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in DLP and press Enter to erase the old Web image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File . Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem . Key-in correct filename ( PFS.IMG ) and path, then choose Send to start Web image upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:DWL-1750 G:DWL-1750PFS.IMG[...]

72 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 wherever a wireless network is available. 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 wirele[...]

73 Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy [...]

74 IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technical Specifications n Standards Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers n FCC Operating Range Temperature Humidity: n Up to 3.48 miles (5.6Km) n Console (RS-232) Configuration Regulation Certifications: 2.4G[...]

75 Transmit Power (excluding external antenna): 23dBm (200mW typically) n Technical Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions: L = 9.57 inches (243mm) W = 7.87 inches (200mm) H = 3.03 inches (77mm) n n n LIghtning Protector Surge Current: 20KA n <-84dBm @11Mbps <-90dBm @2Mbps Proprietary N-type (Reverse Polarity) n n n n Input: 100-240V [...]

76 Technical Specifications (continued) Warranty: 1 year n Weight: 16.53 lbs. (7.5kg) n Security: 64/128-bit WEP (RC4) MAC Address based access control 802.11b SSID hidden Denial Wireless 802.11b “ANY” station PPPoE authentication PAP/CHAP n Protocol Supported: TCP/IP NAT/NAPT Virtual Server (NAT inbound server) DHCP client/server PPPoE Static [...]

77 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 c[...]

78 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: · D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and · Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States,[...]

79 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if reques[...]

80 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR L[...]