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D-Link DWL-3260AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................ Package Contents ................3 Introduction ..................4 Features and Benefits ............... 6 Wireless Basics ................7 Three Operational Modes ............... 10 Getting Started ................11 Using the Configuration Menu ............13 Product Specifications ..............

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents  D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point  Power over Ethernet base unit  Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A  Power Cord  Manual and Warranty on CD  Quick Installation Guide  Ethernet Cable  Mounting Plate Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-3260AP 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 ® ® an installed Ethernet Adapter  Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above ™...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Up to 108Mbps Wireless Speed. The DWL-3260AP delivers reliable wireless performance with standard 802.11g wireless throughput rates of up to 54Mbps. It is also capable of reaching maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps (Turbo mode) powered by D-Link 108G technology. At the same time, the DWL-3260AP remains fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards. Power Over Ethernet Support. For maximum coverage, the DWL-3260AP can be placed at inconvenient locations such as on a ceiling, using a mounting plate. Industry-standard 802.3af PoE...
  • Page 5 Advanced Network Management. Network administrators can manage all the DWL-3260AP's settings via its web-based configuration utility or with Telnet. For advanced network management, the administrators can use D-Link's AP Manager II or D-View SNMP management module to configure and manage multiple access points from a single location. In addition to a streamlined management process, network administrators can also verify and conduct regular maintenance checks without wasting resources by sending personnel out to physically verify proper operation.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    DWL-3260AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-3260AP easily with the Web-based configuration. A D-Link D-View module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring with D-Link D-View software.

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. 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. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.
  • Page 8 The D-Link DWL-3260AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. *”Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead...
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless...

  • Page 10: Three Operational Modes

    Three Operational Modes Three Operational Modes...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3260AP.) Connect the DWL-3260AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3260AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link WDA-2320 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) Install the drivers for the D-Link WNA-2330 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3260AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch, using a straight through cable, or to a PC, using a crossover cable. Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-3260AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-3260AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu After successfully logging into the DWL-3260AP the following screen appears: When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your configuration changes. Click to apply configuration changes.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu. Mode: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific SSID: 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. The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance.) Open System Authentication: Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise When you select WPA-Enterprise, you must select AUTO, AES, Cipher Type: or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Interval: 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Accounting Mode: Select if you want to use a different server for accounting. Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Server: Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default).
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, or Cipher Type: TKIP from the pull down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Group Key Update default value of 1800 is recommended.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP mode 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 wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Auto Channel Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks. Click on the network you want to connect to. Scan: Remote AP MAC Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the Address: channel for best wireless performance.) WDS Site Survey: Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS mode In WDS mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific SSID: wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance.) Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve Address: as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. WDS Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks. Click on the network you want to connect to. Authentication: Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal...
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key...
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > LAN 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-3260AP. 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. Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have Get IP From: a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DWL-3260AP. When DHCP is selected the other fields here will be greyed out. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address IP Address: that is within the IP address range of your network. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the same subnet mask.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Performance Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless channel. When IEEE 802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6. Channel: The default channel for IEEE 802.11g is 6. Data Rate*: The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 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.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines Fragment Length: whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you RTS Length: encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended Transmit Power:...
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Grouping Load Balance: Load Balancing allows you to balance and share the wireless network traffic and clients using multiple DWL-3260APs. Select Enable or Disable. User Limit: Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrity: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-3260AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard.
  • Page 29 Security: The Multi-SSIDs security can be WPA/WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise only when the Primary SSID’s security is at the same security level. Also, they must connect to the same RADIUS server. VLAN ID: If you configure enable Guest access and configure Internal and Guest networks on VLANs, this field will be enabled.
  • Page 30 Note: If WPA or WPA2 is being used, it will occupy the key space 2 and 3, which will leave key 1 and 4 for other SSIDs to use for WEP. When you configure one Multi-SSID, you must click Save to Table and then click Apply to save your settings. When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, or Cipher Type: TKIP from the pull down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Group Key Update default value of 1800 is recommended.
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Rogue AP The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad BSS Type: Hoc, or Both. Select the type of network (bands 11b and 11g) that you would like Band: the AP detection to search on.
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Menu Select the Security type OFF, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, Security: WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, and WPA-Auto-Personal that you would like to consider during AP detection. Rogue AP List: This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected, which is based on your criteria from above (BSS Type, Band, and Security). If the AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just click on “Add” to save it to the AP list. AP List: This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access on the network.
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IP Control: addresses to devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Menu Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Gateway: Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. DNS: Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, 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 (60-31536000 sec.): assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to wireless devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network Control: management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: 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-3260AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF.
  • Page 37 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > 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-3260AP 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. Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: dynamic IP address pool. The current corresponding DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address of Assigned IP address: the device. Lease Time: The length of time that the dynamic IP address will be valid. These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Current DHCP Static assigned static IP addresses.
  • Page 38 Using the Configuration Menu Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: static IP address pool. The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the Assigned IP device. address:...
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings >Filters > Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g 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. MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save.
  • Page 40 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings >Filters > WLAN Partition IEEE 802.11g Wireless Band: 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. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet.
  • Page 41 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Device Information Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-3260AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address.
  • Page 42 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Client Information Client Information: This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DWL-3260AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-3260AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal.
  • Page 43 Home > Status > Stats > Ethernet Ethernet Traffic Statistics: This page displays statistics both the transmitted and received count for frames and bytes.
  • Page 44 Home > Status > Stats > WLAN WLAN Traffic Statistics: This page displays 802.11g wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors.
  • Page 45 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Log > View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type.
  • Page 46 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Log > Log Settings Log Settings Log Server / IP Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the Address: DWL-3260APs log to. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless and Notice. SMTP Settings SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP.
  • Page 47 Using the Configuration Menu Tool > Administrator Settings Check the box to enable the feature. Limit Administrator IP Limit Administrator IP 1: Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Limit Administrator IP 2: Enter a secondary IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Limit Administrator VID: Enter the specific VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Login Settings User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin.
  • Page 48 Using the Configuration Menu Console Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community Enter the public SNMP community string. String: Private Community Enter the private SNMP community string. String: External LED Indicators Default: The LED is ON by default. Uncheck the box to disable the LED indicator.
  • Page 49 Tool > Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-3260AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version. Upload SSL Click Browse to locate the SSL Certification file on your local Certification: computer.
  • Page 50 Using the Configuration Menu Tool > Configuration File Upload and Download Upload File: Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-3260AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-3260AP configuration Configuration File: to your local computer.
  • Page 51 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. Click OK to begin loading. Click Restart for the settings to take effect. The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Please wait for a few seconds.
  • Page 52 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Date and Time Settings SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNT/NTP Server Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Time: Set Date and Time You can either manually set the time for your AP here, or you can click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy manually: the time from the computer you are using (Make sure that the...
  • Page 53 Using the Configuration Menu System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-3260AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-3260AP back to factory default settings.
  • Page 54 Using the Configuration Menu Help Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. Help:...

  • Page 55: Product Specifications

    Technical Specifications Product Specifications Standards - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - IEEE 802.3 - IEEE 802.3u - IEEE 802.3af Data Rates - For 802.11g: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps - For 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps Wireless Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz Antenna - Internal 1dBi antenna - Reverse SMA connector for optional external antenna * Environmental factors may adversely affect operation range. Radio and Modulation Type - For 802.11b: DSSS: DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2Mbps CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps - For 802.11g: OFDM: BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2Mbps CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Transmit Output Power 18 dBm Typical Receiver Sensitivity - For 802.11b: 1Mbps: -94dBm 2Mbps: -90dBm...
  • Page 56 Technical Specifications 1Mbps: -94dBm 2Mbps: -90dBm 5.5Mbps: -89dBm 6Mbps: -90dBm 9Mbps: -84dBm 11Mbps: -85dBm 12Mbps: -82dBm 18Mbps: -80dBm 24Mbps: -77dBm 36Mbps: -73dBm 48Mbps: -72dBm 54Mbps: -72dBm Operation Modes - Access Point - WDS With AP - WDS Security - 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP data encryption - MAC address filtering - WPA/WPA2 EAP - WPA/WPA2 PSK - 802.1x User Authentication - AES - 802.11i-ready - 802.1Q SSID broadcast enable/disable - Multiple SSIDs (maximum 8) - Isolated security for each SSID (different security setting for each SSID) - Rogue AP detection VLAN - 802.1Q VLAN Tagging - Up to 8 VLANs Quality of Service WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) certified Device Management - Web Browser Interface: HTTP...
  • Page 57 Technical Specifications - Status - Traffic Activity Operating Voltage 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Power Consumption 6.24 watts (130mA) (max.) Dimensions - Diameter: 171.97 mm (6.77 inches) - Height: 48.16 mm (1.90 inches) Weight 284 grams (0.63 lb) Operating Temperature -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) Storing Temperature -40 to 65 C (-40 to 149 F) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storing Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Certifications - FCC Class B - CE - Wi-Fi...