D-Link DWL_7100 manual

DWL-7100AP 802.1 1a/802.1 1g (2.4/5GHz) Manual Building Networks for People D-Link Air Premier AG Wireless Access Point TM[...]

2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Installation Considerations[...]

3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP 802.1 1a/802.1 1g (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Access Point Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. I[...]

4 Introduction The DWL-7100AP has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features available today . When used with other 802.1 1 WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server , the security features include: WP A: W i-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that[...]

5 Better security with WP A- The DWL-7100AP can securely connect to wire- less clients on the network using WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previ- ously been available.    Compatible with the 802.1 1b st andard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 1 1Mbps[...]

6 Wireless Basics D-Link Air Premier TM AG 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. S trictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Premier TM AG wireless family of product s will allow you to secure[...]

7 Wireless Basics (continued) St andards-Based T echnology The DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.1 1a, 802.1 1b and draft 802.1 1g standard. The IEEE 802.1 1g standard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbp s within the 2.4GHz band. The 802.1 1a standard also increases the data rate up to 54[...]

8 Wireless Basics (continued) Inst allation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP 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[...]

9 Getting S t arted An Infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router . The Infrastructure Network example, shown on the following page, contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP An Ethernet Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Lin[...]

10 Y ou will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to an Ethernet broadband router such as the DI-604. ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-604. ) Connect the router to the D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP . ( See th[...]

11 Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7100AP , you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7100AP . The DWL-7100AP default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser T ype in the IP address of the access point Note: if you have changed the default IP address assig[...]

12 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Apply- Click Apply to save the changes. Radio Frequency- The radio frequency will remain at 2.437GHz . Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. SSID Broadcast- Enable or Disable SSID Broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID a[...]

13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-7100AP . These settings may be referred to as private settings. Y ou may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your intern[...]

14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Access Point: Select this mode to create a WLAN (wireless local area network). PtP Bridge (Point to Point Bridge): This mode enables you to connect two WLANS. Remote AP MAC Address: Input the remote AP MAC address of the AP with which the DWL-7100AP will associate. PtMP Bridge (Point to[...]

15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance T ransmit Power: Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be help ful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range. Super Mode: Select Enabled or Disabled. Radio W ave: Select ON or OFF . Apply: Click Apply if you have made any changes. Frequency: Th[...]

16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters Access Control: Disabled - Disable the Access Control feature Accept - Accept the MAC addresses in the list into the network Reject - Reject the MAC addresses in the list from participating in the network Access Control List: Input the MAC addresses into the list MAC Address ( M edia[...]

17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled (the default setting is Disabled ) Authentication: Select from one of the following: Key T ype: Select HEX (Hexadecimal) or ASCII Key Size: Select 64, 128 or 256 bit for 802.1 1b; 64, 128, 152 bit for 802.1 1a V alid Key: Select the key that [...]

18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled . Link Integrity: Select Enabled or Disabled . User Limit: Set the User Limit in this field (0-64). When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-7100APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7100APs in t[...]

19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Dynamic Pool Settings- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Enter the starting IP address in the range. IP Assigned From - Enter the number (the quantity) of IP address in the range. The Range of Pool (1-255)- Enter the subnet [...]

20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > S t atic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Static Pool Settings- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Enter the static IP address of the de- vice here. Assigned IP- Enter the MAC ad- dress of the device here. Assigned MAC Address- Enter the subnet mask here. SubMask- E[...]

21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List Current DHCP Dynamic Pools- These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses. Binding MAC address- Assigned IP address- Lease Time- Current DHCP Static Pools- These are IP address pools to which the DHCP s[...]

22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Admin T ools > System User Name: The default User Name is admin. Old Password: T o change your password, first enter the old password. New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new password. Apply: T o save changes, click Apply . Apply Settings and Restart: If[...]

23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Update File: Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated firmware file on your hard drive, click OK . T ools>[...]

24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Cfg File Browse for the con- figuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Update File- Click OK to load the selected settings. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive- Status- T elnet Settings Select a time period after which a ses- sion time[...]

25 This window displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connec- tions associated with the access point. Y ou may select 802.1 1a or 802.1 1g st atis- tics. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) St atus > St ats St atus > Device Info This window displays [...]

26 The Help menu is displayed here. Y ou can also click on Help in any window for additional information. Help Using the Configuration Menu (continued)[...]

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

28 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 . Please follow all the instructions in this window:[...]

29 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 .[...]

30 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.[...]

31 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. Y ou 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. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.[...]

32 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 network. T o continue click Next.[...]

33 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the oth[...]

34       Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description if you wish; this field is optional. T o rename the computer and join a domain, click Change . Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer T o name your computer in Windows XP , please follow these directions: Cl[...]

35   Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer  In 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 .  Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in [...]

36 Assigning a St atic IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the comput- ers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technol- ogy. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. If you are not using a DHCP cap able router [...]

37 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a St atic IP Address in W indows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections .   Double-click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections .[...]

38 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a St atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties   IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router . (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) In the window below[...]

39 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype 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 Route[...]

40 1. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-7100AP is ON . If the LED is not ON , check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the Ethernet adapter is working properly . Please see item 3 in this section: Check that the drivers for the network adapters are inst alled properly . Check that the IP address is in t[...]

41 2. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. T o 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 . Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as sh[...]

42 T roubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are inst alled properly . Y ou 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. Go to Start Right-click on My Computer Click Properties Select the H[...]

43 T roubleshooting (continued)     Double-click on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly  Look under Device status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D-Link DWL-A650 D-Link DWL-A650[...]

44  T roubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose recep- tion? 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 s[...]

45 7. Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7100AP to the factory default settings. T o hard-reset the D-Link DWL-7100AP to factory default settings, please do the following: T roubleshooting (continued)     Locate the Res[...]

46 Standards IEEE 802. 1 1g IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1a IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Device Management Network Architecture Supports Infrastructure Mode LEDs Power WA N LAN (10/100) WLAN - 802.1 1a, 802.1 1g Wireless Operating Range* Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors – up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) T emperature Operating: 32ºF to 149ºF[...]

47 Safety and Emissions: FCC CE CSA Physical Dimensions: L = 7.6 inches (193mm) W = 5.5 inches (140mm) H = 1.2 inches (31mm)      T echnical Specifications (continued)  Wireless Dat a Rates with Automatic Fallback: Security: 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WP A - W i-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP [...]

48 Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Wireless T ransmit Power: 15dBm(32mW) ±2dB Power Adapter: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V , 2.0A 100-120V ~ 50-60Hz Weight: 0.62 lbs (280g) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-76dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-85dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 12Mbps OFDM, [...]

49 T echnical Support Y ou can find sof tware 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 Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phon[...]

50 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 st ates of the United S t[...]

51 • 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[...]

52 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 limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limit ations and exclusions may not apply . This limited warranty provides specific legal[...]