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D-Link DWL-7700AP - AirPremier Wireless AG Outdoor AP/Bridge Product Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DHCP Server Configuration................ 38 Dynamic Pool Settings................38 Static Pool Settings................40 Current IP Mapping List................ 42 Multi-SSID Settings ................... 43 System Log....................45 Password Settings ..................46 System Settings..................47 Firmware Upgrade..................48 Configuration File..................49 D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Firmware Upgrade..................86 System Settings..................87 Setup Wizard....................88 Refresh ...................... 95 About (Software Version)................95 Networking Basics ................... 96 Troubleshooting ..................... 112 Technical Specifications ................. 116 Contacting Technical Support ................ 120 Warranty ......................121 Registration ....................125 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Introduction

    An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-7700AP provides data transfers at up to 54Mbps* when used with other D-Link Air Premier ®...
  • Page 6 Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows XP Operating System.You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    DWL-7700AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-7700AP 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 8: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
  • Page 9 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-7700AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations DWL-7700AP lets you access your network, using a wireless The D-Link Air Premier ® 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 11: Three Operational Modes

    Operational Modes DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Connect the DWL-7700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-7700AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-AG530 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power Over Ethernet

    PoE base unit to your router/switch or to a PC. Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the connector on the PoE base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outlet. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Menu

    Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-7700AP, 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 15 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 16: Wireless Settings - Access Point Mode

    52 is the default channel for 802.11a (6 for 802.11g). All devices on Channel: the network must share the same channel. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel that is chosen. The frequency in channel 52 is 5.26GHz. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Authentication

    No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 18: Wep Encryption

    First through Fourth keys in the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 19 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. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 20: Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap

    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. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 21: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 22: Wireless Settings - Wds With Ap Mode

    Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 Select WPA-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Note: WDS is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not guaranteed. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 24: Wep Encryption

    First through Fourth keys in the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Wpa-Psk

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings - Wds

    Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 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. Select WPA-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required). D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 28: Wep Encryption

    Input up to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these keys Fourth 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 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 29: Wpa-Psk

    Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is reommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-PSK, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 30: Wireless Modes

    Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Lan Settings

    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 32: Dynamic Ip Address

    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. Default Gateway: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Advanced Performance Settings

    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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 34: Preamble

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from 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 throughput rate. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 35: Filters

    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. Click Delete next to a MAC address to remove it from the list. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 36 If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to Access: associated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet. Connection Enabling this feature allows IEEE802.11a wireless clients to Enabled: communicate with IEEE802.11g wireless clients. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Grouping

    AP will also be disconnected from the AP.) This field displays the Ethernet Link Status. Link Up indicates that Ethernet Link Status: there is an Ethernet LAN connection to the AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Server Configuration

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 Lease Time The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will (60-31536000 sec.): assign new IP addresses. Status: Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 40: Static Pool Settings

    Edit or delete the device in this list. Assigned MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the device here. SubMask: Enter the subnet mask here. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 41 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-7700AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 42: Current Ip Mapping List

    IP addresses. Static Pools: Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the address: DHCP static IP address pool. Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the device. address: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 43: Multi-Ssid Settings

    DHCP server you are using must suppport VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard. (Please see the following page for more information.) D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 44 When the Primary SSID is set to use one key index for WEP, you can use 3 other key indexes for Guest SSIDs. If the Primary SSID is set to 802.1x, WPA/WPA2-EAP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto-EAP, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you can only use No Security for guest SSIDs. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 45: System Log

    Enter the IP address of the log server. Address: Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless, and Notice. View Log: Click on View Log to view the recent log. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 46: Password Settings

    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 47: System Settings

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > System Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-7700AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-7700AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings.. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 48 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 49: Configuration 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: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 50 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 51: Telnet Settings

    Telnet is enabled by default. Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Timeout: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. SNMP: Check Enabled to use SNMP. SNMP is disabled by default. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 52: Device Information

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-7700AP, the firmware Information: version and the MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Statistics

    Status > Stats WLAN 802.11A Choose WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics, or choose WLAN Traffic Statistics: 802.11G Traffic Statistics. WLAN 802.11A is chosen here. This window displays the statistics of the IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g network, depending upon your selection. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 54: Temperature

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Status > Indication Temperature Indication: This window displays the current operating temperature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Client Information

    Displays the wireless band, 802.11a or 802.11g. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. RSSI: Receive Signal Strength Indicator indicates the strength of the signal Power Saving Displays the status of the power saving feature. Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 56: Help

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Using The Ap Manager Software

    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-7700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

  • Page 58: Ip Configuration

    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 59: Device Configuration

    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 60 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 61 This pulldown selection defines the timeout period during a Telnet session with the selected device(s). SNMP Setting This pulldown selection enabled or disabled the ability to use SNMP Status: to manage the access point. This option is disabled by default. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 62: Wireless Settings (802.11A)

    Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (20~1000): network. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here. The default value of 100 is recommended. Radio Wave: Allows you to enable or disable the wireless (802.11a) signal from being transmitted. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 63 * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 64: Wireless Settings (802.11G)

    Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (20~1000): network. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here. The default value of 100 is recommended. Radio Wave: Allows you to enable or disable the wireless (802.11b/g) signal from being transmitted. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 65 * 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 66: Authentication Modes

    Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 67: Wireless Security

    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 68: Wep Encryption

    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 69 Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x Cipher Type: WEP only. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 70: Radius Authentication (802.1X)

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x (RADIUS) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. (1812 is default) RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 71: Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap

    Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the Interval: recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 72: Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap (Server)

    Device Configuration > Security > WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP (Server) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. (1812 is default) RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 73: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 74: Filters

    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 75: Ap Mode

    • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here. Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 2 AP modes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 76 Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together wile acting as an access point as the same time. This only works with other DWL-7700APs. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address(es) of the other DWL-7700AP(s) on your network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 77 Device Configuration > WDS WDS: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-7700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7700APs. Enter up to sixteen addresses. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 78: Dhcp Server

    Enter the subnet mask. Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address, typically a router. Wins: 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 79: Monitor

    The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address. Status: This option turns the dynamic pool settings on or off. Device Configuration > Monitor Current Temp: Displays the current operating temperature of the DWL-7700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 80 When the Primary SSID is set to use one key index for WEP, you can use 3 other key indexes for Guest SSIDs. If the Primary SSID is set to 802.1x, WPA/WPA2-EAP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto-EAP, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you can only use No Security for guest SSIDs. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 81: Multi-Ssid

    This will cause the access point to send DHCP requests with the VLAN tag. The switch and the DHCP server must support VLAN IEEE802.1Q frames. The access point must be able to reach the DHCP server. Check with the Administrator regarding the VLAN and DHCP configurations. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 82: Log Settings

    Remote Syslog Check this box to enable logging. Status: Select to enable or disable from the drop-down menus. There are 3 Activity: types: System, Wireless, and Notice. Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 83: Client Info

    Displays the wireless band, 802.11a or 802.11g. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. RSSI: Receive Signal Strength Indicator indicates the strength of the signal Power Saving Mode: Displays the status of the power saving feature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 84: Configuration Files

    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 85 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 86: Firmware Upgrade

    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 87: System Settings

    Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. 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 88: Setup Wizard

    DWL-7700AP 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 89 DWL-7700AP 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 90 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11a 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 91 Setup Wizard (continued) 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. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 92 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g 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 93 Setup Wizard (continued) 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. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 94 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-7700AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 95: Refresh

    Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. About Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 96: 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, Me or 98. 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 97 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 98 DWL-7700AP 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 99 DWL-7700AP 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 100 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 101 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 102 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab.  Click Close.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 106 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 107 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 108 The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.  Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.  Click on Network.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 109 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 110 DWL-7700AP 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 111: 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 112: Troubleshooting

    Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-7700AP 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-7700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 113 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 114 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 115 DWL-7700AP 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 116 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 117: Technical Specifications

    • 217ft (66m) @ 12Mbps • 259ft (79m) @ 9Mbps • 325ft (99m) @ 6Mbps Outdoors: • 367ft (112m) @ 54Mbps • 820ft (250m) @ 18Mbps • 1640ft (500m) @ 6Mbps Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 118 • 10mW (10dBm) • 5mW (7dBm) • 1mW (0dBm) Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11a: • 6Mbps: -85dBm • 9Mbps: -84dBm • 12Mbps: -82dBm • 18Mbps: -80dBm • 24Mbps: -77dBm • 36Mbps: -73dBm • 48Mbps: -69dBm • 54Mbps: -68dBm D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 119 • FCC Part 15 • CSA • UL Dimensions • L = 10.93 inches (277.7mm) • W = 6.10 inches (155mm) • H = 1.77 inches (45mm) Warranty • 1 Year Environmental Factors may Adversely Affect Wireless Range D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 120: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 121: Warranty

    D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 122 Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
  • Page 123 THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE...
  • Page 124 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Warranty For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 125: Registration

    DWL-7700AP 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 1.2 Revised: 1/17/2006 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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