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D-Link DWL-7100AP Manual

802.11a/802.11g (2.4/5ghz) wireless access point
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.4/5GHz) Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ... 3 Introduction... 4 Wireless Basics ... 6 Installation Considerations ... 8 Getting Started ... 9 Using the Configuration Menu ... 11 Using the AP Manager ... 31 Networking Basics ... 51 Troubleshooting ... 64 Technical Specifications ... 70 Contacting Technical Support...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

     Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements For Configuration: ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-7100AP 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 5 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a- compliant wireless network adapter cards.  Better security with WPA- The DWL-7100AP 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: Wireless Basics

    AG 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPremier AG wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless...
  • Page 7 The DWL-7100AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA. In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-7100AP is backward compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-7100AP.

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-7100AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Right out of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-7100AP will automatically connect with other D-Link AirPremier Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network you will not need to assign a static IP address.
  • Page 10 Getting Started (continued) Infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: DWL-AG530 For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) please do the following: You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription...

  • Page 11: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7100AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7100AP. The DWL-7100AP default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser ...
  • Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Note: In the Configuration screens that follow, you will be able to configure settings for 802.11a and 802.11g devices in your network. Settings that you input for 802.11g devices will also apply to 802.11b devices in your network.
  • Page 13 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-7100AP. 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 14 WLANs Remote AP MAC Address: Input the remote AP MAC Addresses of the APs with which the DWL-7100AP will associate FOR INFORMATION REGARDING CONFIGURATION OF THE AP REPEATER AND AP CLIENT MODE, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE OF THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 15 802.11a or 802.11g wireless client when it communicates with another DWL-7100AP that is acting as an AP. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of the DWL-7100AP that is acting as the AP. (Use the Site Survey tool, as described above.)
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 2.4GHz range) Frequency: The frequency will reflect the channel selection.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance (continued) Super Mode: Super Mode is available in both 802.11a and 802.11g, as follows: Radio Wave: Select ON or OFF. Apply: Click Apply if you have made any changes.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11a is selected here. You can select 802.11a or 802.11g. Access Control: Disabled Accept - Reject - MAC Address: Input the MAC address. Click Save to include in the MAC address list below.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. If this feature is disabled, wireless stations of Connection- the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- Select IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a. 802.11a is selected here. Authentication- Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) WPA mode- PSK - The Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA does not require the inclusion of a RADIUS server in your network. EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol is a general authentication protocol that is used in conjunction with a RADIUS server in the network.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7100APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). User Limit: Set the User Limit in this field (0-64).
  • Page 23 IP addresses. Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-7100AP. Select the Lease Time here The Lease Time is the period of time Lease Time- before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
  • Page 24 Enter the IP address of the DNS server.The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-7100AP. Turn the Static Pool Settings ON or OFF here. Status- Assigned Static...
  • Page 25 Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping 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-7100AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.
  • Page 26 To save changes, click Apply. Tools > System Apply Settings and Restart: click Restart to apply the changes. Restore to Factory Default Settings: settings, click Restore. If you have made any changes to the configuration settings, To return the DWL-7100AP to the factory default...
  • Page 27 Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated firmware file on your hard drive, click OK.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cfg File Update File- B r o w s e f o r t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n settings that you have saved to your hard drive.
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-7100AP, as well as the firmware version and the MAC address. Status > Stats This window displays the network traffic statistics for both received...
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Client Info Here you will find client information, including MAC address, wireless band, authen- tication mode, signal strength and power saving mode. Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for additional information.

  • Page 31: 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 AG AP Manager • Select DWL-7100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the...
  • Page 32 Using the AP Manager (continued) 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. To select an entire list, hold the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list.
  • Page 33 Using the AP Manager (continued) 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 34 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration as noted(*) below: • Device Name(*): This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point.You must place a checkmark in the Device Name box to change the name. This option can only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration.
  • Page 35 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>General (continued) • Load Balance: This pulldown selection enables or disables load balancing. When you enable load balance you allow several access points to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the access points with the same SSID. All the APs that share Load Balancing must have the same SSID.
  • Page 36 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Wireless>IEEE802.11a • SSID: The Service Set (network) • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. •...
  • Page 37 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Wireless • SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients.
  • Page 38 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g 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 39 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11a>WPA-EAP • Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. • Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates.
  • Page 40 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security> IEEE 802.11a & IEEE 802.11g>Security 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 41 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Filters • Internal Station Connect Cross 11a, 11g: Enabling this allows wireless IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 42 • AP Client: Allows any device with an Ethernet connection to connect to the wireless network via another DWL-7100AP, such as a printer, gaming console (Xbox, PS2), or a computer.You will need to enter the SSID of the DWL-7100AP that is functioning as an AP.
  • Page 43 IP address, if applicable. • DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. • Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7100AP, if applicable. • Lease Time: The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IP address.
  • Page 44 Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-7100AP 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 45 IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED. System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-7100AP by clicking on this button. • Access Password: This sets the admin password for the selected device(s).
  • Page 46 Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next...
  • Page 47 Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next...
  • Page 48 Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11a Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next...
  • Page 49 Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Click Finish The DWL-7100AP setup is complete!
  • Page 50 Using the AP Manager (continued) 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 refresh the list of devices available on the network.

  • Page 51: 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.
  • Page 52 Networking Basics (continued) 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 53 Networking Basics (continued) 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 54 Networking Basics (continued) 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 55 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
  • Page 56 Networking Basics (continued) 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.To continue click Next.
  • Page 57 Networking Basics (continued) 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 58 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:  Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).  Right-click on My Computer.  Select Properties.  Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Proper- ties window.
  • Page 59 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer  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 60 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear.  Click the Support tab.  Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 61 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections.  Right-click on Local Area Connections.  Click on Properties.
  • Page 62  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0  Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1)  Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router.
  • Page 63 Networking Basics (continued) 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 Wire- less Router or Ac- cess Point.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    DWL-7100AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP address of the DWL-7100AP 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. Any computers that have identical IP addresses will not be visible on the network.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting (continued) The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar>...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting (continued) 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 67 Troubleshooting (continued)  Double-click on Network adapters  Right-click on D-Link 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 68 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...
  • Page 69 7. Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7100AP to the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-7100AP to factory default settings, please do the following: ...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    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 v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. •...
  • Page 71 Technical Specifications (continued) OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps • 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11a: •...

  • Page 72: Contacting Technical Support

    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 website, or by phone.

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 74 Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit information within Canada) 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 that...
  • Page 75 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 76: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 060205...

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