Connecting DWL-5000AP • Connect the power supply to the power cable. • Connect the power supply to the DWL-5000AP. • Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. • Connect an Ethernet cable (cross-over) to the Ethernet port of the DWL- 5000AP.
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• Select Properties Note: The computer used to configure the DWL-5000AP will need an IP address in the same range and subnet as the DWL- 5000AP. The DWL-5000AP has a default IP address of 192.168.0.50 and subnet of 255.255.255.0 •...
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Under Subnet mask, input the following address: 255.255.255.0 • Click OK to accept settings Configuring the DWL-5000AP Open a web browser and type in http://192.168.0.50. Be sure to use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4 and above. • When the login screen appears, type...
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The DWL-5000AP will work out of the box with D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 and DWL- A650 using the default factory settings. • The default factory settings can be modified in the Configuration menu. • The default settings for the DWL-5000AP are the following:...
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Advanced Configuration – Adjusting Transmit Power Level • By clicking on Configuration > Advanced button, users can modify Advanced features of the DWL-5000AP. Data Rate: best Recommended to keep Data Rate at best for highest wireless connection. Transmit Power: full...
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Update to save changes. Note: Any changes in the settings will not take effect until the unit is restarted. Your wireless connection setup is now complete! Please remember to change back the network settings for the computer used to configure the DWL-5000AP.
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To reset the D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP unit • To do a hard-reset on the D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP, please follow these steps. 1. On the back of the DWL-5000AP, locate the reset button. 2. Use a paper clip to press the reset button.
The most recent software and documentation are available on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States during the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.