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D-Link DWL-8200AP Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Package Contents ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Features and Benefits... 6 Wireless Basics... 7 Three Operational Modes ... 10 Getting Started... 11 Using the Configuration Menu ... 14 Using the AP Manager ... 59 Networking Basics ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

     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. Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    DWL-8200AP is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device. The DWL-8200AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-8200AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
  • Page 5 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network configuration  quick and simple. 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...

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    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.
  • Page 8 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Standards-based Technology The DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Three Operational Modes

    Three Operational Modes DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 12 D-Link Systems, Inc. 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.
  • Page 13 Getting Started DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Antennas Power Cord socket LAN 2 Reset LAN 1 (PoE) D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 14: 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-8200AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.
  • Page 15 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 16 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: SSID Broadcast: Channel: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
  • Page 17 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Scan: Authentication: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.) Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
  • Page 18 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point > Open System and/or Shared Key Encryption: Key Type: Key Size: Valid Key: First through 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.
  • Page 19 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: Radius Server: Radius Port: Radius Secret: D-Link Systems, Inc. When you select WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise, you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 20 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: PassPhrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, orWPA-Auto-Personal, you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 21 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 22 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) SSID Broadcast: Channel: Auto Channel Scan: Remote AP MAC Address: Authentication D-Link Systems, Inc. Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. 52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g.
  • Page 23 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS with AP > Open System and/or Shared Key Encryption: Key Type: Key Size: Valid Key: First through 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.
  • Page 24 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS with AP > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: PassPhrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 25 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 26 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (continued) SSID Broadcast: Channel: Auto Channel Scan: Remote AP MAC Address: Authentication: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. 52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g.
  • Page 27 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS > Open System and/or Shared Key Encryption: Key Type: Key Size: Valid Key: First through 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.
  • Page 28 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: PassPhrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, you must select AES, AUTO, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 29 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Note: AP Mode Access Point WDS with AP D-Link Systems, Inc. Authentication Available Open Shared Both WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Open Shared Both WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open Shared Both WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 Select IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu. The frequency is 2.437GHz for Channel 6, and 5.26GHz for Channel Indicates the channel setting for the DWL-8200AP. By default the channel for IEEE 802.11g is set to 6, and the default channel for IEEE 802.11a is set to 52.
  • Page 32 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Performance (continued) Data Rate*: Beacon Interval (20-1000): DTIM (1-255): Fragmentation Length (256-2346): RTS Length (256-2346): Transmit Power: Super Mode: *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
  • Page 33 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Performance (continued) Radio: Note: Super Mode with Static Turbo is only available for 802.11a. D-Link Systems, Inc. Super Mode Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no Turbo mode. without Turbo: Super Mode Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, with Static and Static Turbo.
  • Page 34 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: Access Control: MAC Address: MAC Address List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select IEEE 802.a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu. Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.
  • Page 35 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Internal Station Connection: Ethernet to WLAN Access: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select IEEE 802.a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu. Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other.
  • Page 36 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition (continued) Internal Station Connection 802.11a & 802.11g: Note: Only when both 11a and 11g band are in Access Point mode, you will be able to see this feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 37 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: User Limit (0-64): D-Link Systems, Inc. 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).
  • Page 38 IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP to function as a DHCP server. Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
  • Page 39 Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP, 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 40 IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP 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 41 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-8200AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP Dynamic Pools: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 42 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List (continued) Binding MAC address: Assigned IP address: Lease Time: Current DHCP Static Pools: Binding MAC address: Assigned IP address: D-Link Systems, Inc. The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP dynamic IP address pool.
  • Page 43 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID Enable Multi-SSID: Band: MSSID Index: SSID: Security: D-Link Systems, Inc. When Multi-SSID is enabled, you can configure your SSIDs for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Select the wireless band (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g).
  • Page 44 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID (continued) Key Type: Key Size: Key: Ethernet: Group ID: Note: Everytime you configure one Multi-SSID, you are required to click on “Save” and then “Apply”. Note: If the Master sets security to key 1, then key 1 can not be used. This leaves three Multi-SSIDs that can use security per band.
  • Page 45 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Rogue AP BSS Type: Band: D-Link Systems, Inc. The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Select the type of network (bands 11a, 11b, and 11g) that you would...
  • Page 46 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Advanced > Rogue AP (continued) Security: Rogue AP List: AP List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the Security type Off, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, and WPA-Personal that you would like to be consider during AP detection. This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected, which is based on your criteria from above (BSS Type, Band, and Security).
  • Page 47 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Tools > Admin User Name: Old Password: New Password: Confirm New Password: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. To change your password, enter the old password here. Enter your new password here.
  • Page 48 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Tools > System You may restart the DWL-8200AP with the changed settings or reset the DWL-8200AP back to factory settings. Apply Settings and Restart: Restore to Factory Default Settings: D-Link Systems, Inc. Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-8200AP.
  • Page 49 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Tools > Firmware The firmware of the DWL-8200AP can be upgraded to resolve any compatibility or system conflicts. Please visit http://support.dlink.com for the latest firmware for this device. Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 50 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Tools > Cfg File Update File: Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive: D-Link Systems, Inc. Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file.
  • Page 51 DWL-8200AP 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. The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Please wait for a few seconds.
  • Page 52 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Tools > Misc > Telnet Settings Telnet is a program that allows you to control your device from a single PC. Status: Console Protocol: Timeout: Status: Note: SNMP is disabled by default. D-Link Systems, Inc. Check Enabled to support Telnet or SSH.
  • Page 53 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device Information: D-Link Systems, Inc. This window displays the settings of the DWL-8200AP, the firmware version and the MAC address.
  • Page 54 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Status > Stats > WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics: D-Link Systems, Inc. This window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmitted frame, received frame, and WEP frame error for the IEEE 802.11a network.
  • Page 55 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Status > Stats > WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics: D-Link Systems, Inc. This window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmitted frame, received frame, and WEP frame error for the IEEE 802.11g network.
  • Page 56 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Status > Client Info Client Information: Select this option to obtain information on wireless clients. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-8200AP. MAC: Band: Authentication: Signal: Power Saving Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 57 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Status > Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: The embedded memory can hold up to 500 logs. D-Link Systems, Inc. • Upgrade Firmware • Client Associate and Disassociate with AP...
  • Page 58 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: Using The Ap Manager

    To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link TriMode Dualband AP Manager • Select DWL-8200AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 60 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device. To select an entire list, hold the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list.
  • Page 61 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual IP Configuration (continued) 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.
  • Page 62 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration Click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also save and load configuration files from this window.
  • Page 63 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): IP address and Subnet Mask(*): Gateway: D-Link Systems, Inc. This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point.
  • Page 64 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General (continued) DHCP client: Load Balance: User Limit: Console Protocol: Telnet Timeout: Status: D-Link Systems, Inc. There is a pull-down menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s).
  • Page 65 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless IEEE 802.11a: Wireless: SSID: Channel: SSID Broadcast: Super A: D-Link Systems, Inc. Check to enable wireless mode. The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting for 802.11a.
  • Page 66 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless (continued) Radio Wave: Data Rate*: Beacon Interval (20~1000): DTIM (1~255): Fragment Length (256~2346): RTS Length (256~2346): Tx Power: Auto Channel: *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
  • Page 67 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless (continued) IEEE 802.11g: Wireless: SSID: Channel: SSID Broadcast: Super G: Radio Wave: Data Rate*: Beacon Interval (20~1000): DTIM (1~255): Fragment Length (256~2346): RTS Length (256~2346): Tx Power: Auto Channel: *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
  • Page 68 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > Authentication AP Mode Access Point WDS with AP D-Link Systems, Inc. Authentication Available Open Shared Both WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Open Shared Both WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open Shared Both WPA-Personal...
  • Page 69 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > Authentication (continued) Open: Shared: Both: Authentication: D-Link Systems, Inc. The key is communicated across the network. Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEP settings. The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are required.
  • Page 70 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > Authentication (continued) Authentication (continued): D-Link Systems, Inc. Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required.) Select WPA2-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
  • Page 71 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > Open/Shared/Both The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the initial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection.
  • Page 72 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the...
  • Page 73 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise > Security Server RADIUS Server: RADIUS Port: RADIUS Secret: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Enter the port used on the RADIUS server.
  • Page 74 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: PassPhrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting.
  • Page 75 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Filters Internal Station Connection: Ethernet to WLAN Access: Access Control: Access Control List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 76 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Mode AP Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc. There are 3 AP modes: Access Point WDS with AP Please see the following pages for an explanation of all the AP modes.
  • Page 77 Using the AP Manager DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Mode > Access Point Access Point: Creates a Wireless LAN. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 78 Device Configuration > AP Mode > WDS with AP WDS with AP: D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless Distribution System with Access Points. APs in a network are wirelessly wired together and connected via a Distribution System. The DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP.
  • Page 79 Device Configuration > AP Mode > WDS WDS: D-Link Systems, Inc. A Wireless Distribution System that interconnects so called Basic Service Sets (BSS). It bridges two or more wired networks together over wireless. The DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks without functioning as a wireless AP.
  • Page 80 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > DHCP Server DHCP Server: Dynamic Pool Settings: Static Pool Settings: IP Assigned From: Range of Pool (1~255): SubMask: Gateway: 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.
  • Page 81 IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP, if applicable. The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address.
  • Page 82 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Client Info MAC Address: Band: Authentication: RSSI: Power Mode: SSID: D-Link Systems, Inc. Displays the MAC address of the client. Displays the wireless band. Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. Indicates the strength of the signal Displays the status of the power saving feature.
  • Page 83 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Multi-SSID Enable Multi-SSID: Ethernet: MSSID Index: SSID: Band: D-Link Systems, Inc. When Multi-SSID is enabled, you can configure your SSIDs for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Select “Main” if you wish to configure the network on LAN 1 (PoE).
  • Page 84 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Multi-SSID (continued) Group ID: Encryption: Security: Key Index: Key Type: Key Size: WEP key: Note: If the Master sets security to key 1, then key 1 can not be used. This leaves three Multi-SSIDs that can use security per band. The final result will mean that for each band, four Multi-SSIDs will be without security.
  • Page 85 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Rogue AP BSS Type: Band: Security: Rogue AP List: AP List: D-Link Systems, Inc. The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Select the type of network (bands 11a, 11b, and 11g) that you would like the AP detection to search on.
  • Page 86 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Log RemoteSyslogStatus: System Activity: Wireless Activity: Notice: Remote Syslog Status Server IP: D-Link Systems, Inc. Check this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslog Status Server IP. Select Enable to allow the logging of system actions, such as logging a firmware upgrade.
  • Page 87 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Configuration Files The DWL-8200AP 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 88 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual To load a previously saved configuration file, follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.  Click the device configuration button.  Click the Open button. ...
  • Page 89 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). To upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to  find location on your hard drive.
  • Page 90 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-8200AP by clicking on this button.
  • Page 91 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 92 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 93 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE 802.11a network. Click Next. Select No Security, if you do not require a method of encryption. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 94 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) Select WEP, as your method of encryption. A Key Size and First Key value are required. Click Next. Select WPA-Personal, as your method of encryption. A Pass Phrase, and Group Key Update Interval are required.
  • Page 95 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE 802.11g network. Click Next. Select No Security, if you do not require a method of encryption. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 96 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) Select WEP, as your method of encryption. A Key Size and First Key value are required. Click Next. Select WPA-Personal, as your method of encryption. A Pass Phrase, and Group Key Update Interval are required.
  • Page 97 Using the AP Manager DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-8200AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 98 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Refresh Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. 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.

  • Page 99: Networking Basics

    DWL-8200AP 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 100 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 101 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 102 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 103 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 104 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 105 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 106 DWL-8200AP 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 107 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual In 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 wireless 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.)
  • Page 108 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual This window will appear: Click the Support tab.  Click Close.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 109 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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 110 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Right-click on Local Area Connections.  Double-click on Properties.  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 should have IP addresses that are sequential,...
  • Page 111 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you  must enter the IP address of the default gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.
  • Page 112 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 113 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 114 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Click Apply Now.  The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few  seconds. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP & 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 115: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-8200AP cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-8200AP is ON. If the LED is not ON,  check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 116 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-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.
  • Page 117 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. 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.
  • Page 118 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 119 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-8200AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test  the wireless connection.
  • Page 120 7. I forgot my encryption key. 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.

  • Page 121: Technical Specifications

    DWL-8200AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3af • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers.
  • Page 122 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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 123 DWL-8200AP User’s Manual For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 11Mbps: -83dBm For 802.11g: • 1Mbps: -95dBm • 2Mbps: -91dBm • 5.5Mbps: -89dBm • 6Mbps: -87dBm • 9Mbps: -85dBm • 11Mbps: -88dBm • 12Mbps: -80dBm •...

  • Page 124: Contacting Technical Support

    DWL-8200AP User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 125: 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, at its option, 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 126 Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is”...
  • Page 127 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 THEORY...
  • Page 128 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may caused undesired operation.

  • Page 129: Registration

    DWL-8200AP 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. 06/21/05...

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