D-Link DWL-G700AP manual

Manual DWL-G700AP 2.4GHz Building Networks for People Wireless Access Point D-Link Air Plus G TM[...]

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

3 Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus TM G DWL-G700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reselle[...]

4 Introduction At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 54Mbps), you can work faster and more efficiently , increasing productivity . W ith the DWL-G700AP , bandwid th- intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly . The D-Link A[...]

5 Up to 5X Faster with Air Plus G Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 54Mbps. With increased data rate and cap acity , the DWL-G700AP delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.1 1b networks.  Fully 802.1 1b Comp atible – Fully comp atible with the IEEE 802.1 1b [...]

6 W ireless 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[...]

7 Installation Considerations Keep in mind, that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. T ypical 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 [...]

8 Please remember that D-Link Air Plus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL[...]

9 After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in the Quick Installation Guide that is included with the DWL-G700AP), you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G700AP . The DWL-G700AP’s default IP address is shown below: Open the[...]

10 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless ASCII (American S tandard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0- 127 Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F SSID: ( Service Set Identifier ) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name t[...]

11 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DWL-G700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically .” With a DHCP Server the[...]

12 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled . Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DWL-G700AP as a DHCP server , to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. St arting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter [...]

13 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless networ k. S pecify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow , o[...]

14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the DWL-G700AP . Y ou can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC a ddress from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router ( Connected PCs ). The default setting is D[...]

15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) T ools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. T ools > System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back[...]

16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) T ools > Firmware Y ou can upgrade the firmware of the DWL-G700AP at this page. When you click Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to D-Link’s website, where you can download the latest firmware update. After you have completed the firmware download to your hard drive, cli[...]

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The DWL-G700AP keep s a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP . If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. Y ou may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previou[...]

18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status> Stats T raffic St atistics The DWL-G700AP keeps statistics of traffic that p asses through it. Y ou are able to view the amount of packets that pass through the Ethernet and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Status > Wireless Conne[...]

19 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 98SE. Go to Start&[...]

20 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.[...]

21 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.[...]

22 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.[...]

23 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.[...]

24 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you com- plete 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.[...]

25 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 othe[...]

26  Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer T o 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.      Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Compute[...]

27 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 the[...]

28 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab. Click Close.   Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pr[...]

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

30 Select Use the following DNS server address . Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router . (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a S tatic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Y ou have completed the assignment of a static IP address. (Y ou do not need to assign a static IP address i[...]

31 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me /98SE 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 wirele[...]

32 Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-G700AP 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 ( Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly ) in this T roubleshooting section to check that the d[...]

33 T roubleshooting (continued) Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point (DWL-G700AP). 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 select[...]

34 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are inst alled properly . T roubleshooting (continued) 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[...]

35 T roubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (or whatever network adapter you are using) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Click OK Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly .[...]

36 T roubleshooting (continued) 4. Resetting the DWL-G700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-G700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link Air Plus G products network together , out of the box, at the factory default settings. T o hard-res[...]

37 T echnical S pecifications Standards · IEEE 802.1 1b · IEEE 802.1 1g · IEEE 802.3 · IEEE 802.3u Device Management · Web-Based — Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. Data Rate For 802.1 1g: · 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps For 802.1 1b: · 1 1, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Security · 6[...]

38 T echnical Specifications (continued) · 24Mbps 16QAM, 10% PER,-74dBm · 18Mbps QPSK, 10% PER,-77dBm · 12Mbps QPSK, 10% PER,-79dBm · 1 1Mbp s CCK, 8% PER,-82dBm · 9Mbps BPSK, 10% PER,-81dBm · 6Mbps BPSK, 10% PER,-82dBm · 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm · 2Mbps QBSK, 8% PER,-87dBm · 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-87dBm Wireless T ransmit Power · 15dBm (3[...]

39 T echnical 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 Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone[...]

40 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 t [...]

41 • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided. • After an RMA number is issued, the [...]

42 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[...]