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D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP Manual

High-speed 2.4 ghz wireless access point
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP High-Speed 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ... 3 Introduction... 4 Wireless Basics ... 8 Getting Started ... 12 Using the Configuration Menu ... 14 Networking Basics ... 25 Troubleshooting ... 40 Technical Specifications ... 47 Contacting Technical Support... 50 Warranty and Registration ... 51...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-2000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements for Configuration: ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    802.11g high-performance, wireless access point that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The DWL-2000AP is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-2000AP can operate as an Access Point; in Access Point-to-Access Point Bridging mode;...
  • Page 5 The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert either a Straight-through or a Cross-over Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-2000AP to a switch on the local network. Receptor for the Power Adapter...
  • Page 6 LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power: Solid green light indicates connection LAN: Blinking green light indicates activity on the Ethernet Port; solid green light indicates connection WLAN: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity;...
  • Page 7 Features  4 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; AP-to-AP Bridging; AP-to-Multipoint Bridging; and Wireless Client.  Faster wireless networking with the draft 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps* ...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Inexpensive solution as conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-2000AP is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-G650  Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers ...
  • Page 10 Introduction and the Features section of this manual. The DWL-2000AP is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds of up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz...
  • Page 11 Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, 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 signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Network incorporating the DWL-2000AP. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): ...
  • Page 13 Setting up a Wireless Please remember that D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G™ wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office)

  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Menu

    Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the  Router Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-2000AP, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.  Type admin in the User Name field ...
  • Page 15 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-2000AP make sure to also enable encryption on all the wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established.)
  • Page 16 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-2000AP. 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.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-2000AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: a Wireless Access Point; a Wireless Client; a Wireless Bridge; or a Multi-Point Bridge. Access Point mode is the default setting.
  • Page 18 Client mode, you will enter the MAC address of the Remote AP. Find the MAC address of the DWL-2000AP that is acting as a Remote Access Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to Status > Device Info in the configuration utility of the remote DWL-2000AP.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance TX Rates- The DWL-2000AP will automatically sense the best possible speed when you select Auto (the default setting), or you can choose the data transfer rate: 54Mbps,48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps,6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-2000AP administrator can change the system password. Password- Enter the password and enter again to confirm Apply- Click Apply to save the changes...
  • Page 21 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-2000AP. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
  • Page 22 firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Firmware Upgrade- Browse- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated...
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information about the DWL-2000AP, such as the assigned IP Address and the wireless settings. Status > Log The Log keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Access Point. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DWL-2000AP. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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 31 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 32 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 Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 33 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 Address 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 34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear.  Click the Support Click Close  Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 35 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 36 Networking Basics (continued) 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...
  • Page 37 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se-  lect System Preferences cClick on Network   Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the  C o n f i g u r e p u l l - d o w n menu Input the Static IP Address, the...
  • Page 38 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 39 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. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    DWL-2000AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the DWL-2000AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on the network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not be visible on the network.

  • Page 41: Infrastructure Mode

    2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To 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.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. (continued)  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 43  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 Xtreme G™ DWL-2000ap D-Link DWL-2000AP D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter...
  • Page 44 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? 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 section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
  • Page 45 Try changing the Channel on your DWL-2000AP, and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference.  Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.
  • Page 46 8. Resetting the DWL-2000AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-2000AP to the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-2000AP to the Factory Default Settings, please...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Standards  IEEE 802.11g-Draft  IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b   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 DHCP Server and Client  Wireless Operating Range ...
  • Page 48 Receiver Sensitivity:  54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm  48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm  24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm  18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm  12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm   11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm ...
  • Page 49 Media Access Control:  CSMA/CA with ACK Power Input:  Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A Weight: .44 lbs. (200 g)  Warranty: 3 year ...

  • Page 50: Contacting Technical Support

    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 51: 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 52 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 53 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

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