• Ethernet Cable • Mounting Plate Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-8200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-8200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super G mode when used with other D-Link Air...
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802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available. • SNMP for Management - The DWL-8200AP 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-8200AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade.
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 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-8200AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-8200AP is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-8200AP.
The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-8200AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-8200AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Three Operational Modes Operation Mode Function Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN (WLAN) Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still WDS with AP functioning as an access point. Wirelessly connect multiple networks. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Connect the DWL-8200AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-8200AP.) 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.
Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-8200AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Firefox). Type the IP address of the DWL-8200AP in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-8200AP and your computer are in the same subnet. DWL-8200AP also supports HTTPS Browsing by using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Protocol.
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After successfully logging into the DWL-8200AP the following screen appears: When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your configuration changes. Click to Apply configuration changes.
Displays the default channel for the wireless network. All devices on the network must share the same channel. The channel of an 802.11a network may not be set manually in certain regions (e.g. Europe and USA) in order to comply with DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection). D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. Radio: Select On or Off. Selecting Off will turn off all wireless functions. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Fourth keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Server: Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default). Note: You may input the secondary RADIUS server and Accounting server settings if you have a backup RADIUS and Accounting server. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. Interval: PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
WDS with AP Mode In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu.
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Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
* Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be Interval: valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
WDS Mode In WDS, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
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Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Fourth keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. Interval: PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Open System WDS with AP Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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-8200AP. 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.
Frequency: Displays the current frequency for the wireless network. The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless band. Indicates the channel setting for the DWL-8200AP. The channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an Channel: existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. The channel of an 802.11a network may not be set manually in certain regions (e.g.
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*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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2.4GHz radio will use the left. Data Rate If you select enable, you will be able to set the AP to transmit only certain data rates. Control: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
When Enabled, you allow several DWL-8200APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among DWL-8200APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). User Limit (0-64): Set the User Limit in this field (0-64). D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. SSID Broadcast: Select Disable to prevent the SSID name to be broadcast. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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None None Open System (WEP) Open System (WEP) Shared Key (WEP) Shared Key (WEP) WPA-Personal WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Enterprise None WPA2-Enterprise Open System (WEP) WPA-Auto-Enterprise Shared Key (WEP) WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Enterprise D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Note: If WPA or WPA2 is being used, it will occupy the key space 2 and 3, which will leave key 1 and 4 for other SSIDs to use for WEP. When you configure one Multi-SSID, you must click Save to Table and then click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Band, and Security). If the AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just click on “Add” to save it to the AP list. AP List: This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access on the network. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
IP addresses automatically without Control: the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
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IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP, 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.
Control: the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP 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. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool.
DHCP Server > 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-8200AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses.
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These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned static IP addresses. Pools: 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 DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save. MAC Address List: When you enter a MAC address, it appears in this list. Highlight a MAC address and click Delete to remove it from the list. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with wireless clients. If this is disabled, all data Ethernet to WLAN from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet Access: devices. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Home > Status > Device Information Device This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-8200AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. It also displays WLAN information for both the 802.11a and 802.11g wireless networks. Information: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Client Information Client Information: This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DWL-8200AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-8200AP. Displays the SSID the client is connected to. SSID: MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.
Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal. Channel: Displays the wireless channel being used. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Stats > WLAN 802.11a Statistics WLAN 802.11a This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for the Traffic Statistics: 802.11a wireless network. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Ethernet Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11a This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for the Traffic Statistics: 802.11a wireless network. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Stats > WLAN 802.11g Statistics WLAN 802.11g This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for Traffic Statistics: the 802.11g wireless network. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF.
Log Settings Log Server / IP Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the DWL-8200AP log to. Address: Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless and Notice.
Tool Menu The DWL-8200AP Tool menu gives access to the Administrator settings, the Firmware and SSL Certification upload menu, the device configuration file settings, and SNTP settings. The DWL-8200AP Tool menu gives access to the Administrator settings, the Firmware and SSL Certification upload menu, the device configuration file settings, and SNTP settings.
User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. New Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. Confirm New Confirm your new password here. Password: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Enter the trap server IP address. This is the IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. Trap Type: Select System Trap or Wireless Trap. Ping Control Settings Status: Check the box to enable the Ping Control Settings status. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-8200AP 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-8200AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-8200AP configuration to your local computer. Configuration File: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
When you click Browse on the Upload screen, a dialog box appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. Click Restart for the settings to take effect. When prompted, click OK, and the device will restart. Please wait for a few seconds. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNTP/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. Time: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-8200AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-8200AP back to factory default settings. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
AP Manager II allows you to configure AP settings, update the firmware, and organize and sort your APs into manageable groups. Please see the AP Manager II User Manual included on the CD for system requirements, installation considerations, and information on the software functionality. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000. ® Go to Start > Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Please follow all the instructions in this window: 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. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You 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. Click Next. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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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. To continue click Next. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. • • You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. • To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: • Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. • Click on Status. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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This window will appear: • Click the Support tab. Click Close. • D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: • Go to Start. • Double-click on Control Panel. • Double-click on Network Connections. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) • Click OK. Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh ® • Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. • Click on Network. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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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 fields. • Click Apply Now. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type 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 router or access point, as shown. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
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• Since the DWL-8200AP 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; no two devices may have the same IP address. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) To check the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter: double-click on...
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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. • Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. • Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. • D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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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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6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-8200AP, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. • 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.
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• Reset the DWL-8200AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.
802.11g (Full Power with 5dBi gain diversity dipole antenna) • 100mW (20dBm) Indoors: For 802.11g: • 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps • 100mW (20dBm) • 105ft (32m) @ 48Mbps • 121ft (37m) @ 36Mbps Receiver Sensitivity • 148ft (45m) @ 24Mbps For 802.11a: D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. ** Environmental conditions may adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the device (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the device). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Hardware. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
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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, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
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TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY 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.
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Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: 1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. 2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
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The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...
Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.2 October 17, 2008 D-Link DWL-8200AP User Manual...