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D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP
5 GHz Wireless Access Point
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Rev. 031502
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP 5 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Rev. 031502 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ... 3 Introduction... 4 Wireless Basics ... 6 Getting Started... 10 Using the Configuration Utility ... 15 Troubleshooting ... 25 Networking Basics ... 32 Technical Specifications... 62 Contacting Technical Support ... 64 Limited Warranty... 65...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Console Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-5000AP 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

    Introduction The D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP Wireless Access Point is an IEEE 802.11a compatible, high performance, wireless access point that supports data transfer speeds of up to 72 Mbps in Turbo Mode. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network.
  • Page 5 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-5000AP Wireless Access Point has 4 LEDs as shown below: Power 100M...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a, the D-Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 (interference) in signal transmissions. D-Link AirPro products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range.
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters that will be connected.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses Please select, from the two types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs.
  • Page 11 (continued) (Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11a Access Point such as the DWL-5000AP.) This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network.
  • Page 12 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect to...
  • Page 13 Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point (the D-Link AirPro DWL- 5000AP) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the D-Link DCM-200 cable modem.) 2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network.

  • Page 15: Using The Configuration Utility

    IP Address. However, if you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IP Address, within the IP Address Range of the DWL-5000AP. (Please see Networking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address.)
  • Page 16 General Configuration In this window you can make changes to the default settings, if you wish. D-Link 802.11a AirPro products network together, out of the box, with the default settings. No configuration is needed. All computers on the network must be within the same IP Address range, and have the same settings for the Radio Channel, Turbo Mode and SSID in order to communicate.
  • Page 17 For added security on your network, you can use this window to configure encryption keys. Encryption is optional. If you do use encryption, then all the computers on the network, and the DWL-5000AP, must use the same encryption key in order to communicate.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Per Station Privacy ACL (Access Control List) gives you the option of allowing or disallowing association with the Access Point for certain computers on your network. ACL is optional. MAC Addresses are used to create this list. If you choose to use this function, please do the following: •...
  • Page 19 ACL Type: For an extra level of security on the network, enter Default Shared Key, or a specific Unique Key (either 64, 128 or 152 bits.) If you select Allow in this field, you must keep the Unique Key field blank. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Per Station Privacy •...
  • Page 20 Configuration Script If you are using multiple Access Points on your network, after you have completed the configuration of one DWL-5000AP, you can use the Configuration Script to configure all the other DWL-5000APs. To use this function, please do the following: C:\foldername\filename •...
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Firmware Update To update your firmware, an ftp server is required. Place the Image Name file (ap11.img in the example below) in the root of the ftp server. • Click Advanced to update the firmware (Note: Do not power down or cancel the...
  • Page 22 • Enter the IP Address of the ftp server in the Host Name field. • Enter the User Name. (Anonymous is frequently used.) • If there is no password, leave it blank. • The Image Path is not required if the image file is placed in the ftp root.
  • Page 23 • Click About, when the upgrade is complete. Information about the updated firmware will be displayed. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Statistics • Click Statistics for more detailed information about the DWL-5000AP...
  • Page 24 DWL-5000AP using the CLI (Command Line Interface) in the Hyper Terminal program. Note: The Ethernet port on the DWL-5000AP is a MDIX port. You will need to use a straight-through Ethernet cable when connecting the DWL-5000AP to a computer;...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    DWL-5000AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the DWL-5000AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on the network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x.
  • Page 26 • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified in the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link AirPro products is Default (Upper-case D, with the remainder of the word in lower- case.) Please refer to Checking the Wireless Configuration in the...
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting (continued) • Verify that the Turbo Mode setting is exactly the same for wireless clients and the DWL-5000AP. connection will not be established in Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode if Turbo Mode is enabled on one end of the wireless connection and not the other.
  • Page 28 • 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-5000AP 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 29 Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. • Go to Start •...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (continued) • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
  • Page 31 • Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-5000AP • Use a paper clip to press the Reset button. • Hold for about 5 seconds and then release • After the DWL-5000AP reboots (this may take a few moments) it will be reset to the factory Default settings.

  • Page 32: Networking Basics

    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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
  • Page 33 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. Click Next...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. 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. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
  • Page 37 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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.
  • Page 38 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 39 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: • 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 40 Networking Basics Naming your Computer (continued) • 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 Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter •...
  • Page 41 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • Click Configure to access more information. • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration.
  • Page 42 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • The Network Name (SSID) should be set to Default. • The Network Connection should be set to the correct mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc.) • The Turbo Mode setting (Disabled in the example here) must be the same on all...
  • Page 43 Networking Basics 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.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: •...
  • Page 44 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: •...
  • Page 45 • Double-click on Network Connections Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties...
  • Page 46 • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.
  • Page 47 • Click OK You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
  • Page 48 1. Adding a local printer 2. Sharing an network printer 3. Sharing an LPR printer Adding a local printer (A printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer.
  • Page 49 • Click on Add a printer • Click Next...
  • Page 50 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer...
  • Page 51 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
  • Page 52 Networking Basics Adding a local printer When test page printed, • Click OK • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer.
  • Page 53 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on your network: •...
  • Page 54 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish...
  • Page 55 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: •...
  • Page 56 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP- 101P+ or the DP-313. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network.
  • Page 57 • Select A Network Printer • Click Next Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next...
  • Page 58 • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. • Click Next...
  • Page 59 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue...
  • Page 60 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. •...
  • Page 61 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers your network.

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a (Wi-Fi5) • IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.1d Ports • (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP) •...
  • Page 63 Diagnostic LED • Power • Ethernet Link/Activity • Wireless Activity Operating Voltage • 5V± -10% Network Architecture • Supports Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna Type • Dual 5dBi dipole antennas with diversity • Power parameter software configurable Available Channels: •...

  • Page 64: Contacting Technical Support

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

  • Page 65: Limited Warranty

    (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered. 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 66 RETURNED TO 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 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.

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