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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Overview ..........................4 Package Contents ........................4 Minimum System Requirements ....................4 Introduction ..........................5 Features and Benefits ........................6 Front Panel ..........................7 Rear Panel ..........................7 Installation ............................8 Installation Considerations ......................8 Before You Begin ........................9 Connect to Your Network......................9 Configuration ..........................10 Web Configuration Utility ......................10 Home ..........................11 Wireless Modes .........................12...
  • Page 3 Stats ..........................48 Client Information ......................49 System Log ........................50 Help ...........................51 Using the AP Manager ......................52 Discovering Devices ......................52 Selecting Devices ......................53 IP Configuration .........................53 Device Configuration ......................54 General........................55 Wireless Settings .......................57 Authentication Modes ......................59 Security ..........................60 WEP Encryption ......................61 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP ..............62 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA-Auto-EAP ...............63 Filters ..........................64 AP Mode ..........................65...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

     Power adapter  CAT5 Ethernet cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-2100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    15x faster than the standard 802.11b with the new D-Link 108G. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a new standard for wireless access points.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    SNMP Management The DWL-2100AP is not only fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for better network management. A Wireless AP Manager software is available with the DWL-2100AP for network configuration and firmware upgrades via a web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Power Receptor Used to connect the supplied power adapter. Reset Button Ethernet Port Pressing this button restores Connects the DWL-2100AP to a the Access Point to its original router or switch using an Ethernet factory default settings. cable. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation Considerations D-Link Air lets you access your network from anywhere you want. However, keep in mind, that range is limited by the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation. B. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the DWL-2100AP and the other end of the cable to your network (switch or router).

  • Page 10: Configuration

    Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to configure your access point. Please refer to page 52 to use the AP Manager software.

  • Page 11: Home

    Home 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Modes

    Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK...

  • Page 13: Access Point Mode

    Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is selected from the drop-down 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 dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 14 Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.

  • Page 15: Access Point (Wep)

    Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Valid Key: Input up to four keys for encryption.

  • Page 16: Access Point (Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap)

    Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.

  • Page 17: Access Point (Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk)

    Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is reommended. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase.

  • Page 18: Wds With Ap

    WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
  • Page 19 SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.

  • Page 20: Wds With Ap (Wep)

    WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Key Size: Valid Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption.

  • Page 21: Wds With Ap (Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk)

    WDS with AP (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK you must select AUTO or AES from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase.

  • Page 22: Wds

    In WDS, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down 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 dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireles network, or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 23 SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.

  • Page 24: Wds (Wep)

    WDS (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Key Size: Valid Key: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these First through Fourth keys in the valid key field.

  • Page 25: Wds (Wpa-Psk)

    WDS (WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, AES is used here. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-PSK, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field.

  • Page 26: Ap Repeater

    AP Repeater Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g is selected here. Mode: Select AP Repeater from the drop-down menu. SSID Broadcast: Select Enable to broadcast your SSID over the wireless network. Select Disable to hide your SSID. Channel: The channel used will be displayed. The channel will follow the root AP. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is not available in Repeater mode.

  • Page 27: Ap Repeater (Wep)

    AP Repeater (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Valid Key: Input up to four keys for encryption.

  • Page 28: Ap Client

    AP Client Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g is selected here. Mode: Select AP Client from the drop-down menu. SSID Broadcast: Select Enable to broadcast your SSID over the wireless network. Select Disable to hide your SSID. Channel: The channel used will be displayed. The channel will follow the root AP. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is not available in Repeater mode.

  • Page 29: Ap Client (Wep)

    AP Client (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Valid Key: Input up to four keys for encryption.

  • Page 30: Ap Client (Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk)

    AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK you must select AES or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase.

  • Page 31: Lan Settings

    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-2100AP. 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 32: Dynamic Ip Address

    Dynamic IP Address 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. Subnet Mask: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.

  • Page 33: Advanced Performance Settings

    Advanced Performance Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Data Rate: The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is recommended. (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1 DTIM: and 255.
  • Page 34 RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended Transmit Power: Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum power. 0.11g Only: Check if all wireless devices are 802.11g.

  • Page 35: Filters

    Filters Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Access Control: Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.

  • Page 36: Wlan Partition

    WLAN Partition Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with Connection: each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Access: wireless clients.

  • Page 37: Dhcp Server

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
  • Page 38 Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2100AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Lease Time The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will (0-1000 sec.):...

  • Page 39: Static Pool Settings

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart.
  • Page 40 Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2100AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 41: 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-2100AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Dynamic Pools: assigned dynamic IP addresses.

  • Page 42: Admin Settings

    Admin Settings Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address. Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. User Name: Enter the current password (blank by default).

  • Page 43: System Settings

    System Settings Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-2100AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-2100AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 44: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 45: Configuration File

    Configuration 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 Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive. Loacl Hard Drive: DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 46 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 47: Device Information

    Device Information Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-2100AP, the firmware Information: version and the MAC address. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 48: Stats

    Stats WLAN 0.11G Traffic Statistics: This window displays the statistics of the IEEE802.11g network. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 49: Client Information

    Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 50: System Log

    System Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client association with AP • Web login Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice.

  • Page 51: Help

    Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 52: 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 AirPlus Xtreme AP Manager • Select DWL-2100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

  • Page 53: Selecting Devices

    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 54: Device Configuration

    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 55: General

    General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): 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 56 This pulldown selection enables or disables the ability to Telnet into the selected device(s). Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address. SNMP Status: Check Enabled to use SNMP. SNMP is disabled by default.

  • Page 57: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. Channel: SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. 11g Only: Check if all wireless devices are 802.11g.
  • Page 58 Preamble: Select Short and Long (default) or Long Only. Data Rate: A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s). Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (0~1000): network. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here. The default value of 100 is recommended.

  • Page 59: Authentication Modes

    Authentication Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK...

  • Page 60: Security

    Security The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s).

  • Page 61: Wep Encryption

    WEP Encryption Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: 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. Open System/ Shared Key: The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are required.

  • Page 62: Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap/ Wpa-Auto-Eap

    WPA-EAP/WPA-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP 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. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Interval: RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

  • Page 63: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk/Wpa-Auto-Eap

    WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK/WPA-Auto-EAP 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. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Interval: PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length.

  • Page 64: Filters

    Filters The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11g: Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. Internal Station When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to Connection: exchange data through the access point. Broadcast from Enabling this option allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Ethernet to WLAN: wireless clients.

  • Page 65: Ap Mode

    AP Mode Access Point: There are 5 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11g: • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS • AP Repeater • AP Client Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here.

  • Page 66: Wds With Ap

    Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together while acting as an access point at the same time. This only works with other DWL-2700APs. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2100AP(s) on your network. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 67: Wds

    Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-2700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2100AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to eight addresses). DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ap Repeater

    AP Repeater Click on Site Survey and select the SSID that you want the AP to AP Repeater: repeat or enter the MAC address manually of the access point you want to repeat. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 69: Ap Client

    AP Client Allows you to use the access point as a wireless client. Click on Site AP Client: Survey and click on the SSID that you want the AP to connect to, or manually enter the root AP SSID. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 70: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server function. DHCP Server: Dynamic Pool Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the fields below. Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the Static Pool Settings: same IP address to a device at every restart.

  • Page 71: Client-Info

    Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 72: Log

    Remote Syslog Check this box to enable logging. Status: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down menus. There are 3 Activity: types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Remote Syslog Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. Status Server IP: DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 73: Configuration Files

    Configuration Files The DWL-2100AP 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.   Click the device configuration button.
  • Page 74 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.   A popup window will appear prompting you to locate the configuration file. Locate the file and click Open.
  • Page 75 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.  Click on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear.

  • Page 76: System Settings

    System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2100AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list.

  • Page 77: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 78 Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 79 Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Auto Channel Scan is enabled by default. The access point will scan for the best available channel. Click Next. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next.
  • Page 80 If you selected WEP, select the key size (64, 128, or 152-bit), the key type (HEX or ASCII), and then enter your WEP key. Click Next. If you selected WPA-Personal (PSK), enter the passphrase. Cipher Type TKIP is used. 1800 for Group Key Update Interval is suggested.
  • Page 81 The DWL-2100AP setup is complete! DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 82: Refresh

    Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. 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 Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager.

  • Page 83: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows ® In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows ® Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000.
  • Page 84 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 85 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 86 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 87 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. Click Next.
  • Page 88 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 89 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 90: Naming Your Computer

    Naming Your Computer To name your computer in 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 91: Checking The Ip Address In Windows ® Xp

     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 ® 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.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 92 This window will appear:  Click the Support tab.  Click Close. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 93: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows ® Xp/2000

    Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/000 ® 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. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start.
  • Page 94  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, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
  • Page 95  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. Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh ®...
  • Page 96  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. DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 97  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.  DWL-100AP User Manual...
  • Page 98  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 000 ® 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 99: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-2100AP cannot access the Configuration menu.  Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-2100AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 100  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-2100AP 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 101 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.  Go to Start >...
  • Page 102 Double-click on Network Adapters.  Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this  example we use the DWL-G680; 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 103  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-2100AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 104 7. I forgot my encryption key.  Reset the DWL-2100AP 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 105: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards For 802.11g: • IEEE 802.11b • 1Mbps: -94dBm • IEEE 802.11g • 2Mbps: -91dBm • IEEE 802.3 • 5.5Mbps: -89dBm • IEEE 802.3u • 6Mbps: -91dBm • IEEE 802.3x • 9Mbps: -90dBm • 11Mbps: -86dBm Network Management •...
  • Page 106 Temperature • Operating: -32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 • Storing: -4 F to 149 F (-20 C to 65 Humidity • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC Part 15 • CSA • UL •...

  • Page 107: 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 website, or by phone.

  • Page 108: Warranty

    Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual 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 109 (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates. 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...
  • Page 110 D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product. While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 111 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • 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. DWL-100AP User Manual...

  • Page 112: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.0 May 30, 2006 DWL-100AP User Manual...

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