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    Manual D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G810 High-S peed 802.1 1g Building Networks for People TM Ethernet Wireless Bridge[...]

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    2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting S tarte d .........[...]

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    3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G810 High-S peed 802.1 1g Ethernet Wireless Bridge Manual and Warranty on CD Ethernet Cable Package Content s System Requirement s for Configuration:  A computer or laptop with an Ethernet adapter . (We recommend that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-G810.)  If any of the[...]

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    4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus X treme G DWL-G810 High-S peed Ethernet W ireless Bridge is an 802.1 1g high-performance, wireless device that can be implemented in a variety of ways by converting an Ethernet connection into one that is capable of wireless connectivity . TM For devices with a built-in Ethernet port, the DWL-G810 provides a cost-[...]

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    5 Features & Benefit s  T ransforms an Ethernet device into a wireless device  Fully compliant with the 802.1 1b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.1 1b-compliant and 802.1 1g compliant devices  Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX  Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet Five times faster - achieve[...]

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    6 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. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that [...]

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    7 The DWL-G810 is compatible with 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b wireless products, which include : D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+, D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G650 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link Air Plus DWL-520+ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desk[...]

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    8 Inst allation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G810 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 range. T yp[...]

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    9 Getting S t arted With its default settings, the DWL-G810, when activated, will connect with other D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer , for Peer-to- Peer communication, using wire[...]

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    10 Getting S t arted (continued) This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. T o connect the DWL-G810 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-G810. Infrastructure Mode[...]

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    11 W eb Configuration If you are incorporating the DWL-G810 into a network that contains all D-Link devices, you do not need to use the Web Configuration utility. With its default settings, the DWL-G810 will connect with other D-Link 802.1 1b or 802.1 1g devices that are set to their default settings, with no configuration needed! If your network c[...]

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    12 Web Configuration (continued) Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-G810, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G810. The DWL-G810 default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser . T ype in the IP address of the access point. (The IP address shown in t[...]

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    13 Operating Mode: Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. AP Name: Y ou may choose to rename your DWL-G810, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate. If you choose to change [...]

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    14 Channel: Devices communicating in Ad-Hoc mode must be set to the same channel. WEP Encryption: Select Enable Encryption to use WEP ( W ired E quivalent P rivacy) on the network. All devices on the network must share the same WEP selection – either Enable or Disable , and they must share the same WEP key . The WEP key is generated from ASCII or[...]

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    15 Web Configuration (continued) Administrator Settings: Change your p assword in this window . Re-enter the new password to confirm. It 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 l[...]

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    16 Web Configuration (continued) Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-G810 for the changes to take effect.[...]

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    17 T roubleshooting If you are not using a DHCP capable router , or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G810 High-S peed Ethernet Wireless Bridge. 1. How do I assign a st atic IP address in Windows XP/2[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a S t atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Right-click on Local Area Connections . Double-click Properties . Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . Click Properties . D-Link DWL-G650[...]

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    19 T roubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a St atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Select Use the following IP address . Enter the IP address . Enter the Subnet mask . Enter the Default Gateway . The Default Gateway is the LAN IP address of the wireless router . D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1 Select U[...]

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    20 T roubleshooting (continued) 2. How do I assign a st atic IP address in Macintosh OSX? Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click Network . Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu. Input the static IP address, the subnet mask and the router IP address in the appropriate [...]

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    21   Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly .  Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged in properly .  6. Why can’t I connect to an access point or wireless router? T roubleshooting (continued) 7. What can I do if I forget my encryption key? 4. Why doesn’t the Link LED light up? 5. Why can’t I connect to another [...]

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    22 T roubleshooting (continued) 8. Why can’t I connect the DWL-G810 to my network? Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity . If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly . If not, check that the AC power and [...]

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    23 T echnical S pecifications Standards: IEEE 802.1 1 IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Port : 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Auto MDI/MDIX Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: 1 54Mbps 22Mbps 1 1Mbps 5.5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Encryption: 64-bit RC4 128-bit RC4 Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4385GH[...]

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    24 T echnical S pecifications (continued) Power Input: External Power Supply , DC 5V , 2.5A LEDs: Power (Green) Activity (Y ellow) T ransmitter Output Power: 15dBm ± 2dB External Antenna T ype: Detachable 1.0dB gain with reverse SMA connector Over-Driving Levels: T olerates up to +17dBm at the antenna Device Management: Web-Based – Internet Expl[...]

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    25 T T T T T echni echni echni echni echni cal Support cal Support cal Support cal Support cal Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadia[...]

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    26 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 fif ty states of the United S ta[...]

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    27 • 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[...]

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    28 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the S tate of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitat[...]