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D-Link AirPremier DWL-1750 Manual

Outdoor 2.4 ghz wireless router/bridge
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D-Link AirPremier
Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Router/Bridge
DWL-1750
Manual
This product should be installed ONLY by
experienced, professional installers who are
familiar with local building and safety codes,
and wherever applicable, are licensed by the
appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may
void the warranty and may expose the user or the
service provider to legal and financial liabilities.
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1750 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Router/Bridge Building Networks for People Manual This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Connections ... 5 Outdoor Installation ... 6 Grounding ... 6 Antenna ... 7 Features ... 8 Network Layout ... 9 Using the Configuration Utility ...11 Networking Basics ... 33 Frequently Asked Questions ... 48 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Inline Power Injector AC Power Cord MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable Grounding Wire Crossover Ethernet Cable Reverse Polarity-N Female RF Cable 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable Mast Mounting Kit Wall Mounting Kit Manual on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DWL-1750 is suitable for manufacturing plants, industrial sites, military bases, universities, hotels, airports and golf courses. With a built-in firewall, the DWL-1750 can operate as a NAT inbound virtual server and provides IP based access control. Denial of Service (DoS) protection is also included with the DWL-1750 to prevent the wireless network from being hacked.

  • Page 5: Connections

    15200 Baud, No Parity, 8 data bits, 1 stopbit and ANSI compatible. Note: This connection is optional. Use this console connection only if you are configuring the DWL-1750 via the console. Reverse Polarity -N Type Connector for connecting the antenna or RF cable.

  • Page 6: Outdoor Installation

    financial liabilities. The DWL-1750 can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to a mast as shown above. A wall mount is a convenient location if the roof overhang is not excessive and/or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight.

  • Page 7: Antenna

    Antenna Mast Requirements To accommodate the outdoor antennas, the antenna mast must satisfy the following requirements: The construction of the mast must be of a sturdy, weatherproof and  no corrosive material like examples of galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe. Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and ...

  • Page 8: Features

     Ideal for Internet Hotspots- Provides outdoor users with wireless Internet Access  Robust Outdoor Housing - Designed for harsh outdoor environments, with die-cast, watertight housing and built-in lightning protector  2 Different Operation modes - Capable of operatingas either a Router or a Bridge.

  • Page 9: Network Layout

    Mount the DWL-1750 to an unobstructed wall or mast. Make sure that is is grounded. Connect the DWL-1750 to the Inline Power Injector Connect a Hub, Switch or Router to the Inline Power Injector Connect a desktop computer to the router. You can use this Ethernet connect-...
  • Page 10 Network Layout (continued) Upon completion of the installation, laptops, with wireless network cards installed, will be able to connect wirelessly to the DWL-1750 in order to surf the Internet. For more information regarding installation, please see the sections on Grounding and Connections in this manual, and the Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Using The Configuration Utility

    To configure the DWL-1750, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-1750 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function.  To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options >...
  • Page 12 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-1750, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field ...
  • Page 13 Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the DWL-1750 make sure to also enable encryption on all the wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established).
  • Page 14 IP based access control LAN - Wireless IP Address- Enter the wireless IP Address of the DWL-1750. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.50 Subnet Mask- Enter the subnet mask. All devices on your network should...
  • Page 15 Home > Mode > Central Static IP Router WAN - Ethernet IP Address- Enter the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- All devices in the network must have the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address- Your ISP will provide this information D N S S e r v e r Your ISP will provide this information Address-...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central PPPoE Router > Dynamic or Static PPPoE Select Central PPPoE Router mode if your ISP uses PPPoE. Most DSL users will select this option. WAN - PPPoE Dynamic or Select the appropriate PPPoE used by your ISP Static PPPoE- The default User Name is user User Name-...
  • Page 17 Home > Mode > Remote Static IP Router Select this option to input the Remote Static IP Address provided by your ISP WAN - Wireless IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address-...
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Remote Bridge Bridge IP IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use Subnet Mask- the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Your ISP will provide this information Address-...
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Mode > Central Bridge Bridge IP IP Address- Input the IP Address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask; all devices in the network must use the same Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Your ISP will provide this information Address-...
  • Page 20 Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DWL-1750 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP Address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by set- ting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-1750 can be configured as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing Web and FTP services via the public IP Address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network.) The DWL-1750 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN...
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet using their MAC Addresses Disable or Enable - MAC Address - Apply- MAC Address - Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network.
  • Page 23 Firewall Rules is an advanced feature that is used to deny or allow traffic that passes through the DWL-1750. The Firewall Rules that you create will appear in the list at the bottom of the page. Please be sure to Click Apply, after you have made changes or additions.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 250. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications should be made within the value range of 0-3000.
  • Page 25 Advanced > Routing Network Address - Subnet Mask - Gateway Address - Static Route List - Apply - Enter the Network IP Address Enter the Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway Address Displays a list of the Static Routes that you have entered Click Apply if you have made any changes...
  • Page 26 Advanced > SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DWL-1750.
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Anti-DoS Select one or more of these options to reject DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Some CPU resources are used in Anti-DoS attacks. If you notice performance degradation, you may wish to adjust the selection of Anti-DoS attacks.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-1750 administrator can change the system password. The Login name is admin. New Password- Confirm Password- Block WAN Ping Disable Ping from the WAN side- Remote Management Disable Remote...
  • Page 29 The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the DWL-1750. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware There may be new firmware for your DWL-1700AP available on the D-Link support website. Click here to check for a firmware upgrade on our support site. You will need to download and install TFTP software on a computer in your network.
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Device Info The Device Info screen displays information about the DWL-1750.
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Wireless The screen above displays the Wireless Status and the length of time of the current connection. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above.

  • Page 33: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
  • Page 34 Networking Basics (continued) 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...
  • Page 35 Networking Basics (continued) 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...
  • Page 36 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
  • Page 37 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. 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 40 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To 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 ...
  • Page 41 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer  n 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 Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 42 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the  Support tab Click Close  Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configu- ration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 43 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections  Right-click on Local Area Connections  Double-click on Properties...
  • Page 44 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet  Protocol (TCP/IP)  Click Properties Input your IP Address  and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers...
  • Page 45 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences  cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in  the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the  Configure pull-down menu ...
  • Page 46 Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network  Select Built-in Ethernet in  the Show pull-down menu  Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now ...
  • Page 47 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Note: The following illustrations are examples only. The IP Address that you are pinging may be different from those in the following examples. Go to Start > Run ...

  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: How do I configure Static Routing on the DWL-1750? The DWL-1750 supports the Static Route function; refer to the following descriptions to configure your static routing: Network Address: Do not specify the IP address; input the Network address instead Ex: 192.168.100.0, 192.168.0.0, 10.0.0.0, etc.
  • Page 49 From the WEB GUI – click the Default button in Tools > System From the RS-232 console – In the console window, press the D button on the keyboard and choose the Y to reset the DWL-1750 to its factory default setting.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-1750 Wireless Bridge/Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.

  • Page 51: Infrastructure Mode

    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-1750 has a wireless IP Address of 192.168.1.50, wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.1.x.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the  Check to make sure that the Router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the Internet.
  • Page 53 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device  Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK  D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter...
  • Page 54 Disable all security settings (WEP, MAC Address Control).  Turn off your DWL-1750 and the client (the device to which it is communi-  cating). Turn the DWL-1750 back on again, and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode.

  • Page 55: Appendix I: Telnet Configuration (Optional)

    Telnet Configuration The DWL-1750 is designed to operate as shipped from the factory without any special set-up. However, it has many options and parameters that can be changed if users have special requirements. Most of the management functions can be accessed using TCP/IP protocol;...
  • Page 56 Telnet Configuration (continued) Enter the User Name and User Password as shown below. (The default User Name is user1 and the default User Password is test.) After you have logged in, the Telnet user interface screen will appear, as shown below.
  • Page 57 3. The structure of the menu tree is shown on the following page. Users can use the following keys to select the parameter to change or add. Up/Down or i/k key: move the cursor up/down to the specific item.  Right or l or Enter key: select the item or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 58 Telnet Configuration (continued)
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  • Page 63 Telnet Configuration (continued)

  • Page 64: Appendix 2: Boot Code Firmware Upgrade

    Boot Code Firmware Upgrade This procedure is optional. If you wish to upgrade the Boot Code, check the D-Link support website to see if the Boot Code has been upgraded. If it has, and you wish to upgrade it (optional), here is the procedure to upgrade the Boot Code, program firmware and Web image by using the console port.
  • Page 65 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) After the Hyper Terminal window appears: Give this new connection a name. (e.g., DWL-1750) Select corect COM port. (e.g.,COM1) DWL-1750 DWL-1750...
  • Page 66 Set baud rate as 115200, and flow control as None. Then press OK to bring up the HyperTerminal window. Press Esc to reboot the DWL-1750. After reboot, and when showing EDORAM Testing, press X to enter console mode. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal...
  • Page 67 Key-in DLX and press Enter. When CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (X.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start boot code upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\X.BIN 1K Xmodem file send for DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\X.BIN...
  • Page 68 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) When XMODEM End of Transfer & ERASE ROOT FW (X.BIN) NOW (Y/y): appears, type Y to update Flash. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Upon completion, you will see X.BIN Upgrade Complete! displayed on the screen. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal...
  • Page 69 Boot Code Firmware Upgrade (continued) Key-in reboot and press Enter to let the new boot code activate. After rebooting and when showing EDORAM Testing, press X to enter con- sole mode again. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal...
  • Page 70 Press Y to erase old program image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (SOHO.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start program image upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\SOHO.BIN...
  • Page 71 Key-in DLP and press Enter to erase the old Web image and when CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in correct filename (PFS.IMG) and path, then choose Send to start Web image upgrade. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\PFS.IMG...
  • Page 72 Key in DLB and press Enter to upgrade the BIOS. When CCC... appears, select Transfer > Send File. Set Protocol as 1K Xmodem. Key-in the correct filename (STARTUP.BIN) and path, then choose Send to start to upgrade the BIOS code. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Folder: G:\DWL-1750 G:\DWL-1750\STARTUP.BIN...
  • Page 73 When XMODEM End of Transfer and Erase Root FW (X.BIN) NOW ( Y/y): appears, type Y to update Flash. DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal After a successful upgrade, you will see STARTUP.BIN Upgrade Complete! DWL-1750 - Hyper Terminal Type in reboot to restart the DWL-1750.

  • Page 74: Wireless Basics

    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 wherever a wireless network is available. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
  • Page 75 Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs –...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    Standards IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)  Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6  or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Console (RS-232) Configuration  SNMP MIB I & MIB II  FCC Operating Range Up to 3.48 miles (5.6Km) ...
  • Page 77 Receiver Sensitivity: <-84dBm @11Mbps  <-90dBm @2Mbps  RF Connector: Proprietary N-type (Reverse Polarity)  Interface: 1 ports 10base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet for WAN/LAN  UART for console  Firmware Upgrade: TFTP (Transparent FTP)  Xmodem & 1K Xmodem  Physical Dimensions: L = 9.57 inches (243mm) ...
  • Page 78 Protocol Supported: TCP/IP  NAT/NAPT  Virtual Server (NAT inbound server)  DHCP client/server   PPPoE Static Routing  Ethernet Bridging  Security: 64/128-bit WEP (RC4)  MAC Address based access control  802.11b SSID hidden  Denial Wireless 802.11b “ANY” station ...

  • Page 79: Contacting Technical Support

    You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. 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.

  • Page 80: Warranty And Registration

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the 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.
  • Page 81 Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit information within Canada) D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that...
  • Page 82 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER...

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