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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................2 Package Contents ................3 Introduction ..................4 Features and Benefits ..............5 Four Operational Modes ..............6 Using the Configuration Menu ............7 Using the AP Manager ..............44 Networking Basics ................ 76 Troubleshooting ................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    30M Ethernet cable 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

    RADIUS server, MAC address access control, and additional security features. The DWL-7700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-7700AP supports SNMP v.3 network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network Management software.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    11Mbps with 802.11b devices - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. Better security with ACL,WPA, AES and 802.1X- The DWL-7700AP can securely connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available.

  • Page 6: Four Operational Modes

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

  • Page 7: Using The Configuration Menu

    After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. 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...
  • Page 8 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change.
  • Page 9 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > 802.11a 5.26GHz Wireless Band: 802.11a is selected here. Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.
  • Page 10 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > 802.11g Wireless Band: 802.11g is selected here. Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.
  • Page 11 LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-7700AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
  • Page 12 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN > DHCP Get IP From: Dynamic (DHCP) is chosen here. Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP Address automatically from a DHCP server in your network. IP Address: This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Mode D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: Choose IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen here. The DWL-7700AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: wireless access point, wireless bridge, multi-point bridge, and wireless client. Access Point: Access Point is the default setting.
  • Page 15 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance 5.26GHz Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Turbo Setting: This function is not available in IEEE802.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless band. When IEEE802.11a is chosen the frequency is 5.26GHz for channel 52.
  • Page 16 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1and DTIM: 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen here. Wireless Band: Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Access Control: Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.
  • Page 18 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with Connection: each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 19 WPA-PSK allows home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, access to WPA security. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-7700AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Encryption > Open System Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled is selected, as it is here, please fill in the following fields.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Key Size: Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits. Select one of the keys in the Key table to be the active key. Valid Key: Enter up to four encryption keys here. Key Table: Advanced > Encryption > Shared Key Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
  • Page 22 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Enabled is the only option available in Shared Key mode. Please Encryption: fill in the following fields. Select HEX (Hexadecimal digits consist or the numbers 0-9 and the Key Type: letters A-F) , or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Encryption: Enabled is the only option available in Open System/Shared Key mode. Please fill in the following fields. Key Type: Select HEX (Hexadecimal digits consist or the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F) , or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: When you select 802.1X for increased security features with a RADIUS server, the screen below appears. Select the WEP key size and the Authentication type from the pulldown menus.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual WEP Key Size: Select the WEP key size. Authentication From: Select the Authentication source. Advanced > Encryption > WPA Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. Authentication: When you select WPA for increased security features with a RADIUS server, the screen on the next page appears.
  • Page 26 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption > WPA > Radius Server Setting Index: Select the indexing order from the pulldown menu Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server: Authentic Port: 1812 is the port number dedicated to the authentication function of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 27 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Confirm Key: Enter the secret key again. Select the RADIUS server status. Invalid or Valid. Status: Server(s) Settings Table: The servers are listed in sequence with their configuration settings Advanced > Encryption > WPA-PSK...
  • Page 28 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here. WPA-PSK offers enhanced security without the need for a RADIUS Authentication: server. Passphrase: Enter a passphrase that will be shared by all devices using WPA-PSK on the network.
  • Page 29 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 30 Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Lease Time The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 31 IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-7700AP to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart.
  • Page 32 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. Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools.
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: dynamic IP address pool. The current corresponding DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address of Assigned IP address: the device.
  • Page 34 Enter your new password again. 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 settings.. Default Settings: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded file. Select the file and click OK to update the firmware.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Tools > Cfg File Update File: Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file. Load Settings to the Loacl Hard Drive: Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive.
  • Page 37 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to save the configuration file.
  • Page 38 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc > Telnet Settings Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Status: Telnet is enabled by default. Timeout: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur.
  • Page 39 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 40 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-7700AP User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 41 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 42 Client Information: Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11a clients. Select WLAN 802.11G Client Information to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. (A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-7700AP.) The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-7700AP.
  • Page 43 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 44: 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-7700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
  • Page 45 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device.

  • Page 46: Device Configuration

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration Click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also save and load configuration files from this window.
  • Page 47 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point.
  • Page 48 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > General (continued) DHCP client: There is a pulldown menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s). This allows them to receive IP configuration information from a DHCP server.
  • Page 49 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11a A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s). SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting.
  • Page 50 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11a (continued) Turbo Setting: Turbo Setting is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11a network. Turbo is backwards compatible with standard 802.11a devices. For ideal performance, all wireless devices on the network should be Turbo capable.
  • Page 51 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11g The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. SSID: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. Channel: Data Rate: A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s).
  • Page 52 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless > IEEE802.11g (continued) DTIM (1~255): DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages. Fragment Length This sets the fragmentation threshold (specified in bytes). Packets (256~2346): exceeding the value set here will be fragmented.
  • Page 53 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.11a & 802.11g The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection.
  • Page 54 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.11a & 802.11g Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the selected device(s). Active Key Index: Select which defined key is active on the selected device(s). Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or Key Values: ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key.
  • Page 55 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > 802.11g > WPA Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is Interval: the recommended setting.
  • Page 56 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g > RADIUS server RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret.
  • Page 57 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > IEEE802.11a > WPA-PSK Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting.
  • Page 58 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > IEEE802.11g > WPA-PSK Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting.
  • Page 59 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Filters Enabling this allows wireless IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g clients Internal Station Connect to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, Cross 11a, 11g: IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 60 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: There are 4 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: Access Point PtP Bridge PtMP Bridge AP Client AP Client, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here.
  • Page 61 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Mode > PtP Bridge PtP Bridge: Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together. This only works with another DWL-7700AP. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 62 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > PtMP Bridge Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs PtMP Bridge: must be using DWL-7700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7700APs. Enter up to sixteen addresses.
  • Page 63 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > AP Client In AP Client mode, the DWL-7700AP can be used as a client of a AP Client: DWL-2700AP or another DWL-7700AP. Enter the Root AP MAC address of the DWL-7700AP that is acting as an access point in the network.
  • Page 64 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > DHCP Enable or disable the DHCP server function. DHCP Server: Dynamic Pool Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the fields below. Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the Static Pool same IP address to a device at every restart.
  • Page 65 Device Configuration > DHCP (continued) DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7700AP, 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.
  • Page 66 Using the AP Manager Configuration Files The DWL-7700AP allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.
  • Page 67 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual To load a previously saved configuration file, follow these steps: Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager. Click the device configuration button. Click the Open button.
  • Page 68 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). To upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive.

  • Page 69: System Settings

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-7200AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the selected device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list.

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72 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 Encryption values here. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 73 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 74 Using the AP Manager DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-7700AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 75 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network.

  • Page 76: Networking Basics

    DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers...
  • Page 77 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 78 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 79 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 80 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 81 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
  • Page 82 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 83 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Naming Your Computer To name your computer n Windows XP, please follow these directions. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties and click. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 84 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.)
  • Page 85 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 86 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
  • Page 87 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential,...
  • Page 88 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.
  • Page 89 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 90 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 91 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Click Apply Now. The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 92: 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 93 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 94 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
  • Page 95 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Air Plus 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 96 Make sure that the SSID on the router and the wireless client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. Move the DWL-7700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting 7. I forgot my encryption key. 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 98: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers.
  • Page 99 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11b: DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps For 802.11a/g: OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps •...
  • Page 100 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Current Consumption • Max.7W without PoE (without heater) • Max.8.5W with PoE (without heater) • Max.27W without PoE (with heater) • Max.28.5W without PoE (with heater) LEDs • Power • 10/100M • 802.11a • 802.11b/g Temperature • Operating: -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC) •...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Warranty

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such 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.
  • Page 103 RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories.
  • Page 104 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 105 DWL-7700AP User’s Manual Warranty 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. (1) The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this device to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.

  • Page 106: 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. 120704 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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