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D-Link DWL-7700AP Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Package Contents ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Features and Benefits... 5 Four Operational Modes... 6 Using the Configuration Menu ... 7 Using the AP Manager ... 44 Networking Basics ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

     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. Minimum System Requirements ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RADIUS server, MAC address access control, and additional security features. The DWL-7700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-7700AP supports SNMP v.3 network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network Management software.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    11Mbps with 802.11b devices - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. Better security with ACL,WPA, AES and 802.1X- The DWL-7700AP can securely  connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available.

  • Page 6: Four Operational Modes

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Four Operational Modes AP Mode Bridge Mode D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 7: Using The Configuration Menu

    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. Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.
  • Page 8 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change.
  • Page 9 Wireless Band: 802.11a is selected here. SSID: SSID Broadcast: Channel: Radio Frequency: D-Link Systems, Inc. 5.26GHz Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an...
  • Page 10 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > 802.11g Wireless Band: 802.11g is selected here. Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Home > LAN > DHCP 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. IP Address: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Mode D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 Wireless Band: Choose IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen The DWL-7700AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: wireless access point, wireless bridge, multi-point bridge, and wireless client. Access Point: PtP Bridge: PtMP Bridge: AP Client: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 Turbo Setting: Frequency: Channel: Data Rate: Beacon Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc. 5.26GHz Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. This function is not available in IEEE802.11g. The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless band. When IEEE802.11a is chosen the frequency is 5.26GHz for channel 52.
  • Page 16 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between DTIM: 1and 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines...
  • Page 17 Wireless Band: Access Control: MAC Address: MAC Address List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen here. Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.
  • Page 18 Access: Internal Station Connection Between 802.11a & 802.11g: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 19 WPA-PSK allows home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, access to WPA security. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-7700AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Encryption > Open System Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled.When Enabled is selected, as it is here, please fill in the following fields.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Key Size: Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits. Select one of the keys in the Key table to be the active key. Valid Key: Enter up to four encryption keys here. Key Table: Advanced > Encryption > Shared Key Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
  • Page 22 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Encryption: Enabled is the only option available in Shared Key mode. Please fill in the following fields. Key Type: Select HEX (Hexadecimal digits consist or the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F), or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.
  • Page 23 Key Table: Advanced > Encryption > 802.1X Please see the following page for details on the screen shown above. D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabled is the only option available in Open System/Shared Key mode. Please fill in the following fields. Select HEX (Hexadecimal digits consist or the numbers 0-9 and...
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: When you select 802.1X for increased security features with a RA- DIUS server, the screen below appears. Select the WEP key size and the Authentication type from the pulldown menus.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual WEP Key Size: Select the WEP key size. Authentication From: Select the Authentication source. Advanced > Encryption > WPA Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: When you select WPA for increased security features with a RADIUS server, the screen on the next page appears.
  • Page 26 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > WPA > Radius Server Setting Index: Select the indexing order from the pulldown menu RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Authentic Port: 1812 is the port number dedicated to the authentication function of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 27 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Confirm Key: Enter the secret key again. Status: Select the RADIUS server status. Invalid or Valid. Server(s) Settings Table: The servers are listed in sequence with their configuration settings Advanced > Encryption > WPA-PSK...
  • Page 28 Passphrase: Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you D-Link Systems, Inc. WPA-PSK offers enhanced security without the need for a RADIUS server. Enter a passphrase that will be shared by all devices using WPA-PSK on the network.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 31 IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. 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...
  • Page 32 Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping 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 Dynamic Pools: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 33 Binding MAC address: Assigned IP address: Tools > Admin D-Link Systems, Inc. The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP dynamic IP address pool. The current corresponding DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address of the device.
  • Page 34 To change your password, enter the old password here. Enter your new password here. Enter your new password again. Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-7700AP. Click Restore to return the DWL-7700AP to its factory default settings..
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded file. Select the file and click OK to update the firmware.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > Cfg File Update File: Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file. Load Settings to the Loacl Hard Drive: Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive.
  • Page 37 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > 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.
  • Page 38 Tools > Misc > Telnet Settings Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Status: Timeout: D-Link Systems, Inc. Telnet is enabled by default. Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur.
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-7700AP, the firmware Information: version and the MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 40 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Status > Stats WLAN 802.11A Choose WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics, or choose WLAN Traffic Statistics: 802.11G Traffic Statistics. WLAN 802.11A is chosen here. This window displays the statistics of the IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g network, depending upon your selection.
  • Page 41 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Status > Indication Temperature Indication: This window displays the current operating temperature. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 42 D-Link Systems, Inc. Select WLAN 802.11G Client Information to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. (A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-7700AP.) Displays the MAC address of the client. Displays the wireless band, 802.11a or 802.11g.
  • Page 43 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 44: Using The Ap Manager

    With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AP Manager • Select DWL-7700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

  • Page 45: Selecting Devices

    You can configure multiple AP’s with IP addresses all at once. Click on the IP button after you’ve selected all of the AP’s you want to assign an IP address. Enter the IP address you want to assign the first unit and the AP manager will automatically assign sequential IP addresses. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 46 When you select multiple devices for configuration the procedure will be similar. D-Link Systems, Inc. The Check All button will select all configurable options. Any setting that has a checkmark next to it is applied to the device or saved to the configuration file.
  • Page 47 Device Name(*): IP address and Subnet Mask(*): Gateway: D-Link Systems, Inc. When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a checkmark in the Device Name box to change the name.
  • Page 48 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General (continued) DHCP client: There is a pulldown menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s). This allows them to receive IP configuration information from a DHCP server.
  • Page 49 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11a A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s). SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting.
  • Page 50 *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link Systems, Inc. Turbo Setting is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11a network.
  • Page 51 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11g SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. Channel: Data Rate: A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s).
  • Page 52 Fragment Length (256~2346): RTS Length (256~2346): D-Link Systems, Inc. DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages. This sets the fragmentation threshold (specified in bytes). Packets exceeding the value set here will be fragmented. The default is 2346.
  • Page 53 WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. Authentication Type: WPA-PSK: Local User: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used on the selected device(s). Open: The key is communicated across the network. Shared: Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEP settings.
  • Page 54 Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose.
  • Page 55 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > 802.11g > WPA Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting.
  • Page 56 Device Configuration > Security > IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g > RADIUS server RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: RADIUS Secret: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. Enter the RADIUS secret.
  • Page 57 Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Interval: PassPhrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length.
  • Page 58 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > IEEE802.11g > WPA-PSK Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting.
  • Page 59 Access Control: Access Control List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabling this allows wireless IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 60 Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: D-Link Systems, Inc. There are 4 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: Access Point PtP Bridge PtMP Bridge AP Client AP Client, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here.
  • Page 61 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Mode > PtP Bridge PtP Bridge: Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together. This only works with another DWL-7700AP. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 62 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > PtMP Bridge PtMP Bridge: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-7700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7700APs. Enter up to sixteen addresses.
  • Page 63 Device Configuration > AP Client AP Client: In AP Client mode, the DWL-7700AP can be used as a client of a DWL-2700AP or another DWL-7700AP. Enter the Root AP MAC address of the DWL-7700AP that is acting as an access point in the network.
  • Page 64 Range of Pool (1~255): SubMask: Gateway: Wins: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address pool in the fields below. Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart.
  • Page 65 D-Link Systems, Inc. The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address. This option turns the dynamic pool settings on or off.
  • Page 66 Configuration Files The DWL-7700AP allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.  ...
  • Page 67 If you want to use the newly loaded configuration for the selected device(s), click Apply and the configuration settings will be written to the device(s). Device Configuration button. You must always click Apply in the Configuration window if you want the settings to take effect. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 68 A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and  clickOpen. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED. D-Link Systems, Inc. to an easy to find location on your hard drive.

  • Page 69: System Settings

    By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc. You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-7200AP by clicking on this button.

  • Page 70: Setup Wizard

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 71 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 72 I f yo u wa n t t o e n a bl e E n c r y p t i o n , e n t e r t h e Encryption values here. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 73 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Click Next. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 74 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-7700AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 75 Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. About D-Link Systems, Inc. Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager.

  • Page 76: Networking Basics

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual 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 and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers...
  • Page 77 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 78 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 Systems, Inc.
  • Page 79 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 Systems, Inc.
  • Page 80 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 81 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 82 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 83: Naming Your Computer

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Naming Your Computer To name your computer n Windows XP, please follow these directions. 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 84: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    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: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.  Click on Status.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 85 This window will appear: Click the Support tab.  Click Close.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 86 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
  • Page 87 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 Systems, Inc.
  • Page 88 The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.  Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.  Click on Network.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 89 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 Systems, Inc.
  • Page 90 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.  D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 91: Checking The Wireless Connection By Pinging

    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 Systems, Inc.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 93 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.
  • Page 94 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 Systems, Inc.
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 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. Disable all security settings.
  • Page 97 7. I forgot my encryption key.  Reset the DWL-7700AP 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.

  • Page 98: Technical Specifications

    • 217ft (66m) @ 12Mbps • 259ft (79m) @ 9Mbps • 325ft (99m) @ 6Mbps Outdoors: • 367ft (112m) @ 54Mbps • 820ft (250m) @ 18Mbps • 1640ft (500m) @ 6Mbps Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 99 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11b: DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps For 802.11a/g: OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps •...
  • Page 100 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -94dBm • 2Mbps: -91dBm • 5.5Mbps: -89dBm • 11Mbps: -85dBm For 802.11g: • 1Mbps: -95dBm • 2Mbps: -91dBm • 5.5Mbps: -89dBm • 6Mbps: -90dBm • 9Mbps: -84dBm • 11Mbps: -88dBm • 12Mbps: -82dBm •...

  • Page 101: Contacting Technical Support

    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 102: Warranty

    D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 103 Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
  • Page 104 THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. 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...
  • Page 105 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Warranty For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 106: Registration

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link Systems, Inc. 120704 Registration...

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