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D-Link DWL-3200AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point Product Manual

D-Link DWL-3200AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point Product Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started................11 Using the Configuration Menu ............13 Using the AP Manager ..............54 Networking Basics ................. 85 Troubleshooting ................101 Technical Specifications ............... 107 Contacting Technical Support ............110 Warranty ..................112 Registration ................. 113 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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 ™ D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-3200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPremier products. (The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.) WPA is offered in two flavors: Enterprise (used for corporations) and Personal (used...
  • Page 5 Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows ® operating system.You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    DWL-3200AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-3200AP 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

    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 8 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-3200AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

  • Page 9: Installation Considerations

    DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP 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...

  • Page 10: Three Operational Modes

    DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Connect the DWL-3200AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3200AP.) 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.
  • Page 12 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Menu

    Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3200AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address.  Type admin in the User Name field  Leave the Password field blank Click OK  Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 Channel: Auto Channel Scan is set by default. All devices on the network must share the same channel.To change the channel, uncheck Auto Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 16 G with and Dynamic Turbo.This setting is backwards compatible Dynamic with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is Turbo: only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 17 Fourth keys: keys in the valid key field. *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 from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 18 RADIUS Secret: Enter the the RADIUS secret. Accounting Mode: Select if you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default). D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 19 Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid.The default Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 20 Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. 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.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 21 G with and Dynamic Turbo.This setting is backwards compatible Dynamic with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is Turbo: only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 22 Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended, a lower interval may reduce Interval: the data transfer rate. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 24 G with and Dynamic Turbo.This setting is backwards compatible Dynamic with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is Turbo: only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 25 Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended, a lower interval may reduce the data transfer rate. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 26 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 WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the same subnet mask. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there isn’t a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the range of your network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 28 *”Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a and 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 lower actual data throughout rate.” D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 29 Left Antenna: The AP will not switch antenna and the radio will use the left antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets. Right Antenna: AP won’t switch antenna and the radio will use the right antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 30 Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save. MAC Address List: When you enter a MAC address, it appears in this list. Highlight a MAC address and click Delete to remove it from the list. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 31 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 32 Select Enable to allow the DWL-3200AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network. The Range of Pool Enter the number of IP addresses available for assignment. (1-255): D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 33 Lease Time The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will (60-31536000 assign new IP addresses. sec.): Status: Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 34 Edit or delete the device in this list. Assigned MAC Enter the MAC address of the device here. Address: SubMask: Enter the subnet mask here. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35 This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-3200AP 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 36 IP addresses. Pools: The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP Binding MAC static IP address pool. address: The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the Assigned IP address: device. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 37 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 38 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. Interval: PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 40 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 41 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 42 User Name: Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. Old Password: To change your password, enter the old password here. New Password: Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password: Enter your new password again. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 43 You can change the system name here for SNMP and AP Manager use. Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-3200AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-3200AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 44 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 45 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 46 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 47 Status: Click Enabled to support SNMP. SNMP is disabled by default. Public Community When SNMP is enabled, you can change the Public Community String: Name here. Private Community When SNMP is enabled, you can change the Private Community String: Name here. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 48 The time server IP address, time zone, and the local time will be Information: displayed here. Enter the IP address of a SNTP/NTP server. Server IP Address: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time Zone: Check the box to enable daylight savings time. Daylight Saving Time: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 49 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-3200AP, the firmware version and the MAC address. Information: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 50 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Status > Stats This window displays the statistics of the IEEE 802.11g network. WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 51 Displays the wireless band. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. Signal: Indicates the strength of the signal Power Saving Mode: Displays the status of the power saving feature. Channel: Displays the channel of the WDS link. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 52 300 logs. 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 53 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 54: Using The Ap Manager

    With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AP Manager • Select DWL-3200AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

  • Page 55: Selecting Devices

    You can configure multiple AP’s with IP addresses all at once. Click on the IP button after you’ve selected all of the AP’s you want to assign an IP address. Enter the IP address you want to assign the first unit and the AP manager will automatically assign sequential IP addresses. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 56 Only settings that have a checkmark next to them are saved.You cannot save a configuration file if you selected more than one device in the device list. The Exit button will close the device configuration window. Any settings that haven’t been applied will be lost. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 57 This option should only be configurable when one access point is selected for configuration. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one time, please reference the previous page. Gateway: Enter the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 58 Click Enabled to support SNMP. SNMP is disabled by default. Public Community When SNMP is enabled, you can change the Public Community String: Name here. Private Community When SNMP is enabled, you can change the Private Community String: Name here. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 59 Wireless B/G Mode: Select Mixed, 11G Only, or 11B Only. WMM: Select Enable or Disable, Disable is selected by default. WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia, by enabling this feature it will improve the user experience for audio and video applications over a Wi-Fi network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 60 *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, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 61 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > Authentication D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 62 Select WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or WPA-Auto-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your net- work using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS Server required). D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 63 Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 64 RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Accounting Mode: Select if you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default). D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 65 Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 66 MAC address in the list are granted access. When Reject is selected, devices in the list of MAC addresses are not granted access. Access Control List: Add or Delete MAC addresses in the Access Control List. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 67 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: There are 3 AP modes: Access Point WDS with AP Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 2 AP modes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 68 WDS with AP: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together, while still functioning as an AP. If enabled, you may either enter the MAC address of the other DWL-3200APs or click Site Survey and add APs from there. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 69 Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-3200APs. When enabled, you may either enter the MAC address of the other DWL-3200APs or click Site Survey and add APs from there. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 70 Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3200AP, if applicable. Lease Time: The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address. Status: This option turns the dynamic pool settings on or off. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 71 Displays the wireless band. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. RSSI: Indicates the strength of the signal. Power Mode: Displays the status of the power saving feature. Channel: Displays the channel of the WDS link. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 72 AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just click on “>” to save it to the AP list. AP List: This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 73 Remote Syslog If you require more space to hold your logs, please provide the Status Server IP: IP address of the Server that will store your logs. The embedded memory can only have up to 300 logs. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 74 The VLAN function can be enabled for both the primary SSID and the guest SSID. Click Save to add the MSSID setting to the table below. Highlight and click Delete to remove the MSSID from the table. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 75 Enter the IP address of a SNTP/NTP server. Server IP Address: Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Daylight Saving Select Enable or Disable daylight savings time from the drop-down Time: menu. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 76 Click the Save button after you have all the settings as you want them.  A popup window will appear prompting you for a file name and location. Enter the  file name, choose a file destination, and click Save. Device Configuration button. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 77 If you want to use the newly loaded configuration for the selected device(s), click Apply and the configuration settings will be written to the device(s). Device Configuration button. You must always click Apply in the Configuration window if you want the settings to take effect. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 78 find location on your hard drive.  Click on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and  clickOpen. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 79: System Settings

    By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 80: Setup Wizard

    DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 81 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 82 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Click Next. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 83 Using the AP Manager DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-3200AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 84 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 85: Networking Basics

    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. ® Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 86 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 87 DWL-3200AP 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 88 DWL-3200AP 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 89 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 90 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 91 You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 92: Naming Your Computer

     Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.  You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional.  To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.  D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 93: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.  Click on Status.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 94 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab.  Click Close.  D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 95: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows Xp

    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.  Double-click on Control Panel.  Double-click on Network Connections.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 96 For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 97 The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.  Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh ® Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.  Click on Network.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 98 Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.  Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu.  Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the  appropriate fields. Click Apply Now.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 99 DWL-3200AP 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 100: Checking The Wireless Connection By Pinging

    Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-3200AP is responding. Go to  Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies. Note: If you have changed the default IP address, make sure to ping the correct IP address assigned to the DWL-3200AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 102 Networking Basics. If you are entering a DNS Server address you must also enter the Default Gateway Address. (Remember that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you will not need to assign a static IP address. See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 103 You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.  Select the Hardware Tab.  Click Device Manager.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 104 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 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 105 Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
  • Page 106 Reset the DWL-3200AP 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 107: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. ** Environmental conditions may adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 108 EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) / Total Output Power (Output Power with 5dBi Antenna) For 802.11b: • 400mW (26dBm) • 160mW (22dBm) • 100mW (20dBm) • 63mW (18dBm) • 32mW (15dBm) • 16mW (12dBm) • 3mW (5dBm) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 109 Humidity • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC • WiFi Dimensions • L = 10.93 inches (277.7mm) • W = 6.10 inches (155mm) • H = 1.77 inches (45mm) Warranty • 1 Year D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 110: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting 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.
  • Page 111 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 112: Warranty

    DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Warranty selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 113: Registration

    DWL-3200AP User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.04 March 22, 2006 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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