DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents .................. 4 Minimum System Requirements ................4 Introduction ..................5 Features and Benefits ................7 Wireless Basics ..................8 Standards-based Technology ..................9 Installation Considerations ..................10 Three Operational Modes ............... 11 Getting Started ..................
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Home > Status > Device Information ............... 50 Home > Status > Indication ..................51 Home > Status > Client Information ................ 5 Home > Status > WDS Information ................. 53 Home >...
8 Screws and Rubber Ring 30m Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
80.11 network or device. The DWL-7700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-7700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
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Introduction DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Introduction (continued) WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 80.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN.
AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network configuration quick and simple. SNMP for Management - The DWL-7700AP is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-7700AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade.
D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
The DWL-7700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA. In addition to its compatibility with 80.11g and 80.11a devices, the DWL-7700AP is compatible with 80.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 80.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 80.11g, 80.11a and 80.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible...
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-7700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-7700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Connect the DWL-7700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-7700AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL- AG530 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-7700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the P+DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to a PC.
DWL-7700AP and your computer are in the same subnet. After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-7700AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Configuration > Save and Activate Clicking Save and Activate will save and activate all changes made to the configuration and reboot the system. Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made to the configuration.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home >Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point Wireless Band: Select either 802.11a or 802.11g. Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. Mode: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless SSID: local area network (WLAN).
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel Scan: for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (Open System / WEP) Encryption: Select Enabled to enable WEP encryption. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Key Size: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal) Cipher Type: W h e n y o u s e l e c t W P A - P e r s o n a l , W P A 2 - P e r s o n a l , o r WPA-Auto-Personal, you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull- down menu.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (WPA/WPA2-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Enterprise) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA- Auto-Enterprise, you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval durin he group key will be valid.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is selected. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret.
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Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-7700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home >Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (Continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: The current channel is displayed here. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Enabled to enable WEP encryption. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Key Size: Valid Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (WPA/WPA2-Personal / WPA-Auto-Personal) Cipher Type: W h e n y o u s e l e c t W P A - P e r s o n a l , W P A 2 - P e r s o n a l , o r WPA-Auto-Personal you must select AES or AUTO from the pull-down menu.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-7700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either IEEE 80.11a or IEEE 80.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS (continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: The current channel is displayed here. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Valid Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS (WPA/WPA2-Personal / WPA-Auto-Personal) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, AES is selected as the Cipher Type. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal WDS with AP Open System Shared Key...
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-7700AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Basic Settings > LAN > Dynamic Get IP From: Dynamic (DHCP) is chosen here. Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP Address automatically from a DHCP server in your network.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Performance Wireless Band: Select IEEE 80.11a or IEEE 80.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless band. When IEEE 80.11a is chosen the frequency is 5.745GHz for channel 149. When IEEE 80.11g is chosen the frequency is .437GHz for channel 6.
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IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP. Advance Data Rate Settings: Specify the data rates at which the DWL-7700AP should transmit signals. For 80.11a, choose from 9Mbps, 18Mbps, 36Mbps, 48mbps, and 54Bbps. For 80.11b, choose from 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps. For 80.11g, choose from 9Mbps, 18Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, and 54Mbps.
Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-7700AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP. Select Enable or Disable.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP server you are using must also support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE80.1Q standard.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Security: The Multi-SSIDs security can be WPA/WPA -Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise only when the Primary SSID’s security is at the same security level. Also. They must also connect to the same RADIUS server. VLAN Tag Mode: Select Manual or Dynamic. You can input the VID manually, or configure as dynamic, station can get specific VLAN Tag from RADIUS server to work with VLAN supported switches or other devices when the Primary SSID’s security...
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Advanced Settings > Rogue AP Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or BSS Type: Both. Select the type of network (bands 11a, 11b and 11g) that you would like the Band: AP detection to search under.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Select the Security types OFF, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2- Security: Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, and WPA-Auto-Personal that you would like to include during AP detection. Rogue AP List: This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected based on your criteria listed above (BSS Type, Band, and Security).
IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
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Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Lease Time: The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart.
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Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS DNS: translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Current IP List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-7700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP...
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP static IP address pool. address: Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the device. address: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Home > Advanced Settings > Filters > Ethernet MAC Access Control: Select Disable to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-7700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC address listed.
Wireless Band: Select IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g. Access Control: Select Disable to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-7700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC addresses listed.
Home > Advanced Settings > Filters > Wireless IP ACL Access Control: Select Disable to disable IP address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-7700AP and the IP addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the IP addresses listed.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Advanced Settings > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g. Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each Connection: other. If this feature is disabled, wireless stations on the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Device Information Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-7700AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Indication Temperature This window displays the current operating temperature of the DWL- Indication: 7700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > Client Information Client Information: The Client Information page provides information about the wireless clients connected to the DWL-7700AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-7700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > WDS Information MAC: Displays the MAC address of the linked AP. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11a This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received Traffic Statistics: frames, and WEP frame errors for the 80.11a wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Status > WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11g This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received Traffic Statistics: frames, and WEP frame errors for the 80.11g wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Log > View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > Log > Log Settings Log Settings Log Server / IP Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the Address: DWL-7700APs log to. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless and Notice.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tool > Administrator Settings Administrator AP Check to enable the administrator can manage AP from WLAN. with WLAN: Limit Administrator Check the box provided and enters the specific VLAN ID that the VLAN ID: administrator will be allowed to log in from.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tool > Administrator Settings (continued) Console Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default.
Tool > Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-7700AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version.
Upload File: Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-7700AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-7700AP configuration to your Configuration File: local computer. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tool > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to save the configuration file.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tool > SNTP SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNT/NTP Server Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time.
Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-7700AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-7700AP back to factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
You can connect to the DWL-7700AP console port to configure device settings via the command line. 1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-7700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual 6. Enter Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. D-Link Systems, Inc.
1. The computer used to configure the DWL-7700AP cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-7700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
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Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway. Since the DWL-7700AP has an IP address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device must have a unique IP address;...
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You 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.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus 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 Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
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Make sure that the SSID on the router and the wireless client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. Move the DWL-7700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
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An external, high gain antenna (not included) can be connected to the DWL-7700AP to extend the range of the network. The external gain antenna attaches to the right side of the DWL-7700AP when the front panel is facing towards you.
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DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Radio and Modulation Type For 80.11b: DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps For 80.11a/g: OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps •...
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Technical Specifications DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Current Consumption • Max.8.5W with PoE (without heater) • Max.8.5W without PoE (with heater) LEDs • Power • LAN • 80.11a • 80.11b/g Temperature • Operating: -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC) • Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-40ºC to 65ºC) Humidity •...
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.
D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
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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.
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SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and ) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 1 dBi.
DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 3. Revised: 8/0/008 D-Link Systems, Inc.