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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...2 Package Contents ...3 Introduction ...4 Connections ...5 LEDs ...6 Features and Benefits ...7 Wireless Basics ... 8 Installation Considerations ... 9 Getting Started ... 10 Using the Configuration Menu ... 11 Networking Basics ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-AG700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Introduction Introduction With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*, the DWL-AG700AP is a wireless access point that enables dualband networks, conveniently delivering connectivity in both the 802.11a and 802.11g bands. With the DWL-AG700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly.

  • Page 5: Connections

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. The Auto/MDIX LAN port automatically senses the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. Receptor for the Power Adapter.

  • Page 6: Leds

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link Systems, Inc. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment (802.11a and/or 802.11b/g) is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission.

  • Page 7: 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 WPA-PSK - The DWL-AG700AP can securely connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA-PSK providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available.

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    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: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-AG700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-AG700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    ( See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router. ) Connect the Router to the DWL-AG700AP. ( See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG700AP. ) Install a wireless AG adapter into computer 1. ( See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the wireless AG adapter.

  • Page 11: 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-AG700AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.
  • Page 12 DWL-AG700AP 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 13 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Wireless Band: IEEE802.11a is selected here. The other option is IEEE802.11g. 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).
  • Page 14 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless - continued Authentication: Open System - Communicates the key across the network. Cipher Type: WEP Type: Key Type: Key Size: Valid Key: Keys 1-4: Apply: D-Link Systems, Inc. Shared Key - limits communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
  • Page 15 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-AG700AP. 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 16 Home > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping 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-AG700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP Dynamic Pools-...
  • Page 17 Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-AG700AP. The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 18 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: Beacon Interval: RTS Length (256-2346): Fragment Length: DTIM (1-255): Transmit Power: D-Link Systems, Inc. Auto Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network.
  • Page 19 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, Data Rate: 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Radio Wave: Select ON or OFF. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 20 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings 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 21 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Tools > Admin User Name: Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. To change your password, enter the old password here. Old Password: New Password: Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password: Enter your new password again.
  • Page 22 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Tools > System Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-AG700AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-AG700AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings.. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Tools > Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 24 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-AG700AP 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 25 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu 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 26 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device Information: D-Link Systems, Inc. Auto Auto This window displays the settings of the DWL-AG700AP, the firmware version and the MAC address. 1.00...
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Status > Stats WLAN 802.11A Choose WLAN 802.11a Traffic Statistics, or choose WLAN 802.11g Traffic Statistics: 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 28 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Status > Client Info The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-AG700AP. MAC: BSSID: Authentication: Signal: Power Saving Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc. Displays the MAC address of the client. Basic Service Set Identifier is a name for a wireless network.
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 30: Networking Basics

    DWL-AG700AP 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 31 DWL-AG700AP 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 32 DWL-AG700AP 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 33 DWL-AG700AP 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 34 DWL-AG700AP 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 35 DWL-AG700AP 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 36 DWL-AG700AP 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 37: Naming Your Computer

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Naming Your Computer To name your computer on 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 38: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    DWL-AG700AP 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 39 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 40: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows Xp

    DWL-AG700AP 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 41 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 42 DWL-AG700AP 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 43 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 44 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 45: Checking The Wireless Connection By Pinging

    DWL-AG700AP 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 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 46: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-AG700AP cannot access the configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-AG700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 47 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-AG700AP 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 48 DWL-AG700AP 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 49 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G 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 50 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-AG700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-AG700AP 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 52: Technical Specifications

    DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers.
  • Page 53 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11a: • 6Mbps: -87dBm • 9Mbps: -86dBm • 12Mbps: -85dBm • 18Mbps: -83dBm • 24Mbps: -80dBm • 36Mbps: -76dBm • 48Mbps: -71dBm • 54Mbps: -71dBm For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm •...
  • Page 54 DWL-AG700AP User’s Manual Wireless Operating Range* 802.11a/g (Full Power with 2.0dBi gain diversity dipole antenna) Indoor: • 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps • 105ft (32m) @ 48Mbps • 121ft (37m) @ 36Mbps • 148ft (45m) @ 24Mbps • 197ft (60m) @ 18Mbps •...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 57 D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming. What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover: Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;...
  • Page 58 (20 cm) from all persons. This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: Registration

    DWL-AG700AP 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. 021605 Registration...

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