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D-Link DPG-2000W User Manual

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D-Link DPG-2000W
Wireless Presentation Gateway
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Version 1.20
Building Networks for People
10/07/04

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  • Page 1 D-Link DPG-2000W Wireless Presentation Gateway Manual Version 1.20 Building Networks for People 10/07/04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Web-Based Administration Utility ... 23 Introduction to the Web-Based Administration Utility ... 23 Accessing the Web-Based Administration Utility ... 23 Configuring the DPG-2000W Using the Web-Based Administration Utility ... 24 Settings Page ... 25 Options Page ... 28 Status Page ... 30 Help Page ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents D-Link DPG-2000W Wireless Presentation Gateway 1 DC5V, 2A Power Adapter One 802.11g antenna CD with Manual and Software Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. IEEE 802.11g enabled computer Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Minimum Pentium 3 750MHz with 64MB of RAM.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DPG-2000W supports IEEE 802.11g wireless standards with transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps for real time display of images, applications, and presentations on a monitor or via projector. In addition, the DPG-2000W connects via a standard VGA cable, making it compatible with virtually any presentation projector or monitor.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits Fully Compatible with IEEE 802.11g Standard Up to 54Mbps Transfer Rate For Real-time Display of Images and Presentations One Click Connection Software (PSM) Included Standard VGA Connector for One Click Connection and Compatibility with Virtually Any Projector/Monitor Automatic IP Configuration Supports Resolutions up to 1024x768 Web-Based Administration Utility for Upgrading Firmware and Setting...

  • Page 6: Connections And Leds

    Connections and LEDs Front Panel Wireless LED: During boot-up this LED will remain unlit. While waiting for a connection the LED blinks amber rapidly. A solid green light indicates a connection with a PC has been established. Power LED: Lights solid green when connected to a power source.

  • Page 7: Installing The Dpg-2000W

    Safety Statements Use only the power adapter provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized replacement power supply. Connect the power adapter to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
  • Page 8 If you wish to run the Presentation Session Manager directly from the CD-ROM, click on the Run from CD option. Insert the DPG-2000W CD in to the CD-ROM drive and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 9 Installing the DPG-2000W Click Next to begin the software installation. Click Next to use the default destination folder. Click Next to proceed with the Typical install. (Continued)
  • Page 10 Installing the DPG-2000W Click Next to use the default program folder. Click Finish to complete the installation. (Continued)

  • Page 11: Using The Dpg-2000W

    PC or laptop. The following steps demonstrate a typical scenario in an office setting: 1. Copies of the DPG-2000W installation CD are kept with the DPG-2000W in the meeting room. Prior to a meeting, participants can either run or install the PSM onto their system.

  • Page 12: Starting The Dpg-2000W

    Using the DPG-2000W Starting the DPG-2000W When the DPG-2000W is first turned on and connected to a projector or monitor, a boot up sequence will follow. After about 30 seconds, the DPG-2000W will display the following graphic. The wireless settings will be displayed on top of the graphic and consist of two lines.

  • Page 13: Establishing A Link To The Dpg-2000W

    RF activities detected on other channels (none). No other 802.11g channels detected in use other than the DPG-2000W. Your connection to the DPG-2000W should be smooth and error free. RF activities detected on other channels (8, 9).

  • Page 14: Using Your Wireless Configuration Utility

    1 – 11 for the US or 1 – 13 for Europe and Japan. The DPG-2000W operates as an Access Point (AP), with an SSID automatically assigned at each boot up. When the DPG-2000W starts up, its SSID will be displayed on the upper left corner of the monitor/projector.
  • Page 15 Using the DPG-2000W Windows XP Users To configure your Wireless Network Adapter for Windows XP, your Wireless Adapter must be natively supported under Windows XP. The easiest way to determine native support is by the network icon in your system tray as seen below.
  • Page 16 The window below should appear. Displayed is a list of available networks that are detected. You can also set your wireless card to automatically connect to the DPG-2000W in the Preferred Networks settings. Simply remove the other preferred networks in the list by selecting them and clicking “remove.”...

  • Page 17: Running The Dpg-200W Presentation Session Manager

    You have to start the DPG-2000W Presentation Session Manager (PSM) to control the DPG-2000W. There are two ways to run the DPG-2000W PSM. One is to run the DPG-2000W PSM directly from the utility CD while the other is to run a locally installed DPG-2000W PSM from a hard-drive.
  • Page 18 When the DGS-2000W PSM starts, you will see the following screen: Check that you have configured your wireless card correctly and click “OK.” The main PSM screen will be displayed, and a D-Link icon will appear in your system tray.

  • Page 19: Start Or Resume Your Dpg-2000W Presentation Session

    Using the DPG-2000W There are three action buttons in the PSM: “Establish a Session”, “Release the Session”, and “Exit.” Clicking “Exit” will close the DPG-2000W PSM program. The functions of three other action buttons are described in the following sections.
  • Page 20 Various abnormal conditions, such as RF interference or network time-out, can cause the communication between the DPG-2000W and the PSM to be interrupted. If an interruption of session is detected, the DPG-2000W will automatically try to reconnect and keep the user in session. If the session is abnormally terminated, the DPG-2000W will return to the banner page and be reset for a new session.

  • Page 21: Release Your Dpg-2000W Presentation Session

    Release Your DPG-2000W Presentation Session To release your computer from the DPG-2000W, open the DPG-2000W PSM and click on the “Release a Session” button. The DPG-2000W is now reset for a new session, allowing you to easily switch between presenters.

  • Page 22: Exit The Dpg-2000W Psm Program

    Click “Exit” to terminate the DPG-2000W PSM program. Click Exit. The tray icon will disappear from your start menu. After exiting, the DPG-2000W software restores your wireless network adapter to its original settings if the adapter has been automatically configured. If not automatically configured, users...

  • Page 23: Web-Based Administration Utility

    Web-Based Administration Utility Introduction to the Web-Based Administration Utility Along with the software-based PSM available on the install CD, the DPG-2000W also has a Web-Based Utility that allows you to configure other aspects of the DPG-2000W, such as: Change the banner page...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Dpg-2000W Using The Web-Based Administration Utility

    (Continued) Once the Administration manager starts, the following window will appear. Click “Launch Admin Web Interface” to launch the Administration Utility. Configuring the DPG-2000W Using the Web-Based Administration Utility When the Administration Utility is launched, a logon window will appear.

  • Page 25: Settings Page

    Web-Based Administration Utility (Continued) The Default User Name is admin and the Password is blank (empty field). Clicking “OK” will launch the admin webpage. Settings Page User Name Enter New Password Confirm New Password You can change the default “Admin” user name in this field.
  • Page 26 Select either Local Access Point or Infrastructure Station. Local access mode (default) allows the user to connect only to the DPG-2000W. Infrastructure Station mode enables the user to connect to the DPG-2000W and display internet content. This check box allows users to enable or disable the WEP feature.
  • Page 27 WEP keys for transmitting data. Select Automatic or Manual. By default, the DPG-2000W uses the automatic mode to automatically select an unused SSID and the clearest channel upon boot up. This mode is highly recommended for ease of use.

  • Page 28: Options Page

    Upload Options File Path/Name When uploading the firmware or banner page, do NOT power off or disconnect the DPG-2000W unit. Doing so may damage the equipment. You can choose either a firmware or banner page upload. If you click the browse button to the right of the field, file selection box will appear.
  • Page 29 Options page. Reboot Reset to Factory Default Click the Reboot button to reboot the DPG-2000W. The DPG-2000W will reboot and your wireless connection will terminate. The following page will appear. Click “OK” to continue. Click the Reset to Factory Default button to reset the DPG-2000W to its original factory default settings.

  • Page 30: Status Page

    Web-Based Administration Utility (Continued) Please note that resetting the DPG-2000W to its factory default settings will erase all configurations and encryption information you may have set through the web interface. If you wish to edit any of your set options you can click “Cancel” to restore the Options page to its original settings.

  • Page 31: Help Page

    Web-Based Administration Utility (Continued) Help Page When you click on the Help tab, you will see the page shown below. This page provides information for each of the settings in the Web-Based Administration Utility. The Help page can also be accessed through the Help Button available in the Settings and Options pages.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    DPG-2000W displayed on the banner page on boot up. Ensure the computer’s wireless network adapter is set for Infrastructure mode. If the DPG-2000W’s encryption settings were modified, verify that the computer is using the same encryption settings. Try disconnecting power to the unit and then reconnecting it.
  • Page 33 DPG-2000W than with other brands of wireless cards. The reason for this is that the drivers and features set of each brand might cause the link up time between the DPG-2000W and the computer to take longer. Retry establishing a session with the DPG-2000W using the PSM.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (Continued) Right-click on Network Connections and select Properties. Right-click on Local Area Connection. Double-click on Properties.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting 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, like...
  • Page 36 The default duration for a link-loss is 8 seconds. The DPG-2000W will retry 3 periods of this duration. If no re-connection is established before the reconnection time runs out, the DPG-2000W returns itself to the banner page.
  • Page 37 20MHz, but preferably 30MHz, apart. Channels 1,6, and 11 are non-overlapping. Move the DPG-2000W to a location where the interference is minimized; in general, increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing radio interference.

  • Page 38: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Reset to Factory Defaults The hardware reset button is located at the back of the DPG-2000W. You can use a bent paper clip to access the hardware reset button. The main function of the hardware-reset button is to reboot the DPG-2000W. To reboot the DPG-2000W, only a light tap on the reset button is required.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    DC Voltage Current consumption LED Indicators Dimensions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Regulation Compliance DPG-2000W 802.11g Standard 15-pin VGA connector Automatically set to user’s display resolution up to XGA (1024x768) Automatically set to user’s color depth up to 16-bit True- Color...

  • Page 40: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support T T T T T echni You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

  • Page 41: 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 42 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 43 Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 44: Registration

    Registration Register online your D-Link product at http://support.dlink.com/register/...

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