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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents .........................4 Minimum System Requirements...................4 Introduction ..........................5 Features and Benefits......................7 Wireless Basics........................8 Three Operational Modes ....................11 Getting Started........................12 Using the Configuration Menu ....................14 Home > Wizard ......................15 Home > Wireless > Access Point ..................16 Home >...
  • Page 3 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID....................43 Advanced > System Log ....................45 Tools > Admin .......................46 Tools > System ......................47 Tools > Firmware ......................48 Tools > Cfg File ......................49 Tools > Cfg File > Choose File ..................50 Tools > Misc........................51 Status > Device Info......................52 Status >...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

     Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    files are able to move across the network quickly. The DWL-2700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-2700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
  • Page 6 Introduction DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Introduction (continued) WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can define...

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network configuration  quick and simple. SNMP for Management - The DWL-2700AP 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-2700AP for network configuration and firmware...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    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 9 The DWL-2700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g devices, the DWL-2700AP is 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 and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be...

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-2700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-2700AP’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

    Operational Modes DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
  • Page 13 Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2...

  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Menu

    Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator ™ Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-2700AP in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2700AP and your computer are in the same subnet.

  • Page 15: Home > Wizard

    DWL-2700AP 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 16: Home > Wireless > Access Point

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is selected from the drop-down 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.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an...
  • Page 17 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

  • Page 18: Home > Wireless > Access Point (Wep)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Key Size: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

  • Page 19: Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1X)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is selected. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.

  • Page 20: Home > Wireless > Access Point (Wpa-Eap/Wpa2-Eap)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value.

  • Page 21: Home > Wireless > Access Point (Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is reommended.

  • Page 22: Home > Wireless > Wds With Ap

    Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2700AP 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 23 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel.

  • Page 24: Home > Wireless > Wds With Ap (Wep)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Key Size: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

  • Page 25: Home > Wireless > Wds With Ap (Wpa-Psk)

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP (WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended.

  • Page 26: Home > Wireless > Wds

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: 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 27 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (continued) SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel.

  • Page 28: Home > Wireless > Wds (Wep)

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Key Size: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

  • Page 29: Home > Wireless > Wds (Wpa-Psk)

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > Wireless > WDS (WPA-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended.

  • Page 30: Home > Wireless Modes

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK Open System WDS with AP Shared Key Open System/Shared Key...

  • Page 31: Home > Lan > Static

    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-2700AP. 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 32: Home > Lan > Dynamic

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Home > LAN > Dynamic 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 33: Advanced > Performance

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless channel. When IEEE 802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6. Channel: The default channel for IEEE 802.11g is 6.
  • Page 34 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1 DTIM: and 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

  • Page 35: Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. 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 36: Advanced > Filters > Wlan Partition

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. 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 37: Advanced > Grouping

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-2700APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-2700APs in the network. User Limit (0-64): Set the User Limit in this field (0-64).

  • Page 38: Advanced > Dhcp Server > Dynamic Pool Settings

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2700AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
  • Page 39 Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2700AP, 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 (60-31536000 sec.):...

  • Page 40: Advanced > Dhcp Server > Static Pool Settings

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2700AP 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.The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool...
  • Page 41 Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2700AP, if applicable. Status: This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 42: Advanced > Dhcp > 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-2700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Dynamic Pools: assigned dynamic IP addresses.

  • Page 43: Advanced > Multi-Ssid

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must suppport VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard.
  • Page 44 Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID (continued) The Master SSID and Security can not be changed here. Those Master SSID: values follow the settings in Home>Wireless. Guest SSID: When you Enable Guest SSID you can name each guest SSID.

  • Page 45: Advanced > System Log

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Advanced > System Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client association with AP • Web login Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of the log server.

  • Page 46: Tools > Admin

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Tools > Admin User Name: Enter a user name. The default setting is admin. Old Password: To change your password, enter the old password here. New Password: Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password: Enter your new password again.

  • Page 47: Tools > System

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Tools > System Apply Settings and Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-2700AP. Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-2700AP to its factory default Default Settings: settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 48: Tools > Firmware

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP 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 49: Tools > Cfg File

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP 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 50: Tools > Cfg File > Choose File

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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 51: Tools > Misc

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Tools > Misc Status: Telnet is enabled by default. Telnet is a program that allows you to control your network from a single PC. Timeout: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur.

  • Page 52: Status > Device Info

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Status > Device Info Device This window displays the settings of the DWL-2700AP, the firmware Information: version and the MAC address. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Status > Stats

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Status > Stats WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics: This window displays the statistics of the IEEE802.11g network. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 54: Status > Indication

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Status > Indication Temperature Indication: This window displays the current operating temperature. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Status > Client Info

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Client Info Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP.

  • Page 56: Help

    Using the Configuration Menu DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Help Help: Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: 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-2700AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
  • Page 58 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP 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 59 DWL-2700AP 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 60 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP 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 61 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP 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 62 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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. Data Rate: A pulldown menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected devices(s).
  • Page 63 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless (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 64 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless > Authentication Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key...
  • Page 65 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security 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 66 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WEP Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s). Open: The key is communicated across the network. Shared: Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEP settings.
  • Page 67 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x Cipher Type: WEP is used here. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 68 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > 802.1x (RADIUS) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret.
  • Page 69 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting.
  • Page 70 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Security > WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP (Server) RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret.
  • Page 71 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/ WPA-Auto-EAP 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 72 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Filters The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11g: Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. Internal Station When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to Connection: exchange data through the access point.
  • Page 73 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: There are 3 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11g: • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here.
  • Page 74 Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together while acting as an access point at the same time. This only works with other DWL-2700APs. If enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 75 Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-2700APs. When enabled, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2700AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to eight addresses). D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 76 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Dynamic Pool Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the fields below. Static Pool Click to enable Static Pool Settings.
  • Page 77 Device Configuration > DHCP Server (continued) DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-2700AP, 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 78 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the...
  • Page 79 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Device Configuration > Multi-SSID (continued) Select HEX or ASCII. Master SSID: Guest SSID: Select 64, 128, or 152-bits. Security: Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Enter key here.
  • Page 80 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Log Remote Syslog Check this box to enable logging. Status: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down menus. There are 3 Activity: types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Remote Syslog Enter the IP address of the Syslog server.
  • Page 81 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Client-Info Client Select this option to obtain information on IEEE802.11g clients. Information: A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-2700AP.
  • Page 82 Using the AP Manager Configuration Files The DWL-2700AP 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 83 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP 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 84 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP 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 85: System Settings

    System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2700AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list.

  • Page 86: Setup Wizard

    DWL-2700AP 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 87 DWL-2700AP 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 88 DWL-2700AP 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 89 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the AP Manager Setup Wizard (continued) If you selected WEP, select the key size (64, 128, or 152-bit), the key type (HEX or ASCII), and then enter your WEP key. Click Next. If you selected WPA-Personal (PSK), enter the passphrase.
  • Page 90 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Setup Wizard (continued) The DWL-2700AP setup is complete! D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 91 Using the AP Manager DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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 92: Networking Basics

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows ® In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows ® Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers...
  • Page 93 DWL-2700AP 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 94 DWL-2700AP 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 95 DWL-2700AP 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 96 DWL-2700AP 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 97 DWL-2700AP 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 98 DWL-2700AP 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 99: Naming Your Computer

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 and click.

  • Page 100: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Networking Basics DWL-2700AP User’s Manual 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 ®...
  • Page 101 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Networking Basics This window will appear: Click the Support tab.  Click Close.  D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 102 DWL-2700AP 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 103 DWL-2700AP 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 104 DWL-2700AP 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.) Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh ®...
  • Page 105 DWL-2700AP 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.
  • Page 106 DWL-2700AP 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 107 DWL-2700AP 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 108: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DWL-2700AP cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-2700AP is ON. If the LED is not ON,  check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 109 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-2700AP 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 110 DWL-2700AP 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 111 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters.  Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this  example we use the DWL-G680; 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 112 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-2700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings.
  • Page 113 7. I forgot my encryption key.  Reset the DWL-2700AP 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 114: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Network Management • Web Browser interface - HTTP • AP Manager • SNMP Support - D-View Module - Private MIB •...
  • Page 115 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Technical Specifications Antenna Type • Monopole antennas with 5dBi gain Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 11Mbps: -83dBm For 802.11g: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm •...
  • Page 116 DWL-2700AP User’s Manual • 367ft (112m) @ 54Mbps • 820ft (250m) @ 18Mbps • 1,640ft (500m) @ 6Mbps LEDs • Power • 10/100M • RSSI level • 802.11b/g Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Current Consumption • Max.8.5W with PoE (without heater) •...

  • Page 117: Technical Support

    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.

  • Page 118: Warranty

    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 119 D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 120 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...
  • Page 121 Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 122: Registration

    DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.4 Revised: 1/17/2006 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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