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D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LAN > Static ............31 LAN > Dynamic ............32 Home > Advanced Settings > Performance ....33 AP Grouping ............35 Multi-SSID ...............36 Rogue AP ..............39 DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings ....40 DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings .......42 D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    • RF Jumper Cable • 8 Screws and Rubber Ring Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    802.11 network or device. The DWL-7700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-7700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
  • Page 5 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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    • SNMP for Management - The DWL-7700AP is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-7700AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade.

  • Page 7: 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 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 8 - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 9: Standards-Based Technology

    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. The DWL-7700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2.

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-7700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-7700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 11: Three Operational Modes

    Section 2 - Installation Three Operational Modes D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 13 Connect the DWL-7700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Hardware 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 14: Connecting Poe (Power Over Ethernet)

    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-7700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.

  • Page 15: Using The Configuration Menu

    Section 3 - Configuration Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-7700AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-7700AP 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 >...

  • Page 16: Configuration > Save And Activate

    Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made to the configuration. Click the Apply button to save changes made to the current page. Please note that you still must select Save and Activate under Configuration in order for changes to take effect. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 17: Home > Basic Settings > Wireless

    Disabling this feature will make the SSID invisible. Channel: Auto Channel Scan is selected by default. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel that is chosen. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 18 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 19: Open System/Wep

    Select Enabled to enable WEP encryption. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Valid Key: First through Select the 1st through the 4th key to Fourth keys: be the active key. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 20: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal Wpa-Auto-Personal

    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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 21: Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise Wpa-Auto-Enterprise

    Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be Interval: valid. 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 22 Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the default). Note: you can input the secondary RADIUS server and accounting server settings if you have the backup RADIUS and accounting server. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 23 Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Server: Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the default). Note: you can input the secondary RADIUS server and accounting server settings if you have the backup RADIUS and accounting server. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wds With Ap

    WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-7700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
  • Page 25 Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal 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 vendors access points is not guaranteed. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 26: Open System / Wep

    * 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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal / Wpa-Auto-Personal

    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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wds

    Section 3 - Configuration In WDS, the DWL-7700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
  • Page 29 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-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 30: Open System / Wep

    * 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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 31: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal / Wpa-Auto-Personal

    Cipher Type. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group Interval: key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wireless Modes

    Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x 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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 33: Lan > Static

    If there isn’t a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the range of your network. DNS 1: Enter your primary DNS IP address. DNS 2: Enter your secondary DNS IP address. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 34: Lan > Dynamic

    This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected Default Gateway: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 1: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 2: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 35: Home > Advanced Settings > Performance

    Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 36 IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP. Advance Data Specify the data rates at which the DWL-7700AP should transmit signals. For 802.11a, choose from 9Mbps, Rate Settings: 18Mbps, 36Mbps, 48mbps, and 54Bbps. For 802.11b, choose from 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps. For 802.11g, choose from 9Mbps, 18Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, and 54Mbps.

  • Page 37: Ap Grouping

    Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0- 64). Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-7700AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP. Select Enable or Disable.

  • Page 38: Multi-Ssid

    Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated SSID: for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 39 Specify the 0-7 priority queue when priority is enabled WMM: Select Enable or Disable . Key Type: Select Hex or ASCII. Key Size: Select from 64-Bits, 128-Bits, and 152-Bits. Key: Select from the 1st to 4th key to be set as the active key D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 40 None None Open System (WEP) Open System (WEP) Shared Key (WEP) Shared Key (WEP) WPA-Personal WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Enterprise None WPA2-Enterprise Open System (WEP) WPA-Auto-Enterprise Shared Key (WEP) WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Enterprise D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 41: Rogue Ap

    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. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 42: Dhcp Server > Dynamic Pool Settings

    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.
  • Page 43 Section 3 - Configuration Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Domain Name: Lease Time: The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server > Static Pool Settings

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Assigned IP: Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same Assigned MAC IP address to a device at every restart.

  • Page 45: D-Link Dwl-7700Ap User Manual

    Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www. DNS: 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 DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 46: Dhcp Server > Current Ip List

    DHCP Server > Current IP 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-7700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP...

  • Page 47: Filters > Wireless Mac Acl

    Wireless Band: Select IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g. Access Control: Select Disable to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-7700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC addresses listed.

  • Page 48: Filters > Wireless Ip Acl

    Filters > Wireless IP ACL Access Control: Select Disable to disable IP address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-7700AP and the IP addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the IP addresses listed. IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.

  • Page 49: Wlan Partition

    WLAN. If this feature is disabled, all data from Ethernet devices to wireless clients is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to Ethernet devices. Connection Enabling this feature allows 802.11a wireless Enabled: clients to communicate with 802.11g wireless clients. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 50: Status > Device Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Status > Device Information Device This window displays the configuration settings of Information: the DWL-7700AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 51: Indication

    Section 3 - Configuration Indication Temperature This window displays the current operating Indication: temperature of the DWL-7700AP. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 52: Client Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Client Information Client Information: The Client Information page provides information about the wireless clients connected to the DWL-7700AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-7700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 53: Wds Information

    Displays the MAC address of the linked AP. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal. Channel: Displays the wireless channel being used. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 54: Wlan 802.11A Traffic Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN 802.11A Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11a This page displays statistics for data throughput, Traffic Statistics: transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for the 802.11a wireless network. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wlan 802.11G Traffic Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11g This page displays statistics for data throughput, Traffic Statistics: transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for the 802.11g wireless network. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 56: Log > View Log

    Section 3 - Configuration Log > View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 57: Log Settings

    SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / IP Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP sender. SMTP Recipient: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP recipient. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 58: Tool > Administrator Settings

    Confirm your new password here. Password: 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. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 59 Check the box to enable Ping control. Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host Setting: and listening for ICMP echo response replies. By disabling the Ping control setting, the AP will not respond to the ICMP echo request packets. Default is set to enabled.. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 60: Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    Section 3 - Configuration Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-7700AP from http:// support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer.

  • Page 61: 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-7700AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-7700AP Configuration File: configuration to your local computer. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 62: Cfg File > Choose File

    When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to save the configuration file. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 63: Sntp

    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: D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 64: System > System Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-7700AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-7700AP back to factory default settings. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 65: Using The Console Port

    1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-7700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device.
  • Page 66 Section 3 - Configuration 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 67 Section 3 - Configuration 6. Enter Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-7700AP cannot access the Configuration menu. • Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-7700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 69 Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway. Since the DWL-7700AP has an IP address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x.
  • Page 70 Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. • Select the Hardware Tab. • • Click Device Manager. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 71 Section 4 - 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.) •...
  • Page 72 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc. 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-7700AP, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. •...
  • Page 73 • Reset the DWL-7700AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.

  • Page 74: High Gain External Antenna (Optional)

    High Gain External Antenna (Optional) An external, high gain antenna (not included) can be connected to the DWL-7700AP to extend the range of the network. The external gain antenna attaches to the right side of the DWL-7700AP when the front panel is facing towards you.

  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    • 64QAM @ 48, 54 and 108Mbps • MAC Address Access Control List DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps Wireless Frequency Range • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps • 5.725GHz to 5.825GHz** D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 76 • 1 Year Current Consumption * Environmental Factors may Adversely Affect Wireless Range • Max.8.5W with PoE (without heater) ** The 5GHz frequency range will vary according to individual country • Max.28.5W with PoE (with heater) regulations. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 77: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router) You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 78: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by 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, at its option, 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 79 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 80 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.

  • Page 81: Limitation Of Liability

    D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.

  • Page 82: Fcc Statement

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...
  • Page 83 2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

  • Page 84: Registration

    Appendix D - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 3.21 July 27, 2009 D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual...

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