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D-Link DWL-7100AP manual

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    2 Connecting The DWL-7100AP T o Y our Network A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DWL-7100AP and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation. B. Insert an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back panel of the DWL-71[...]

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    3 Using The Setup Wizard When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this: Open your Web browser and type “http://192.168.0.50” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter or Return key . The logon pop-up screen will appear . T ype “admin” for the username and leave th[...]

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    4 Using The Setup Wizard (continued) Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear . Y ou will see the following screens. Click Run Wizard Click Next[...]

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    5 Click Next Step 1 - Set up your new pa ssword . Y o u have the option to esta blish a pa ssword. Click Next Click Next Step 2 - Wireless LAN 802.1 1a Setup The default wireless settings are: SSID = default Cha nnel = 52 Y ou ca n cha nge thes e settings to match a n existing wireless network. Step 3 - WEP Encryption for 802.1 1a The D WL-7100AP i[...]

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    6 Y our Setup is Complete! Click Next Click Next Click Restart Step 2 - Wireless LAN 802.1 1g Setup The default wireless settings are: SSID = default Channel = 6 Y ou can change these settings to match an existing wireless network. Step 3 - WEP Encryption for 802.1 1g The DWL-7100AP is capable of 64-, 128-, and 152-bit encryption. Select the key si[...]

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    7 Y ou will be returned to the Home tab. Click to Exit For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, T ools, or Status tabs on the web-management interface; or to the manual located on the CD-ROM. • For managing several DWL-7100APs, please utilize the D-Link Air Premier TM AG Access Point Manager . For the latest version of the f[...]