Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction ................... 4 Connections ..................5 Features and Benefits ................7 Wireless Basics ..................8 Getting Started ..................11 Using the Configuration Menu ............13 Using the AP Manager ................ 43 Networking Basics ................63 Troubleshooting .................. 78 Technical Specifications ..............
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP ® 802.11g Wireless 108Mbps Access Point Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.0A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Unlike most access points, the DWL-2100AP provides data transfers at up to 108 ® Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The DWL-2100AP has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available today.
Connections The LAN Port is Pressing the Auto-MDI/MDIX. Receptor Reset Button You can insert for the restores the either a straight- Power DWL-2100AP through or a Adapter. to its original crossover Ethernet factory default cable in this port in settings. order to connect the DWL-2100AP to the local network.
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LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below:...
AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-2100AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-2100AP easily with the Web-based configuration. A D-Link D- View module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring with D-Link D-View software.
D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
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OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-2100AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless access point - ...
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Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the DWL-2100AP (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2100AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-2100AP. The DWL-2100AP default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser ...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless >AP Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g. Mode Access Point is selected from the pull down menu.. Service Set Identifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific SSID wireless local area network(WLAN).The SSID factpru default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless>AP Mode(continued) Authentication : Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK 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.
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Home > Wireless>AP Mode>WPA-EAP Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, you must select AES, AUTO or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Update Interval: 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate.
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Home > Wireless>AP Mode>WPA-PSK Cipher When you select WPA-PSK, please select AES, AUTO or TKIP Type: from the pull down menu. Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The Group Key Update Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. Pass- When you select WPA-PSK, please enter a PassPhrase in the Phrase:...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless >WDS with AP Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g. Mode WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific SSID wireless local area network(WLAN).The SSID factpru default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless>WDS with AP Mode(continued) Enter the MAC address of the APs in your network that will Remote AP MAC Address- serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices Authentica- tion- that share the same WEP settings.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless >WDS Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g. Mode WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific SSID wireless local area network(WLAN).The SSID factpru default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless>WDS Mode(continued) Remote AP Mac Enter the MAC address of the APs in your network that will serve Address- as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Authentication- Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > AP Repeater Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g. Mode AP Repeater is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific SSID wireless local area network(WLAN).The SSID factpru default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless>AP Repeater Mode(continued) Enter the MAC address of the root AP or site survey to choose Remote AP Mac Address or the root AP in your network that will allow you to repeat the Site Survey- wireless signal of the root AP.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > AP Client Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g. Mode- AP Client is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific SSID- wireless local area network(WLAN).The SSID factpru default setting is default.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless>AP Client Mode(continued) Remote AP Mac will transform any IEEE 802.3 device(e.g., a computer, printer, Address or etc.). into an 802.11b wireless client when it communicates with Site Survey- another DWL-2100AP that is acting as the root AP. Enter the MAC address of the root AP or site survey to choose the root AP in your network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN 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-2100AP. 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.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g Frequency- The frequency remains at 2.437 GHz for channel 6. The frequency will change to reflect the change in the channel setting. Channel- Select from channels 1-11. Data Rate- The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps,...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance (continued) Super G with Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo- Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings The following fields are available for configuration in this window: IEEE 802.11g. Wireless Band- Access Control- Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band IEEE 802.11g Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to Connection- communicate with each other. If this feature is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Dynamic Pool Settings IP Assigned From- Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network. The Range of Pool (1-255)- Enter the number...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings* DHCP Server Control- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Static Pool Settings Assigned lP- Enter the static IP address of the device here. Assigned MAC Address- Enter the MAC address of the device here.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) 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-2100AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.
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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.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Multi-SSID(continued) Mater SSID The Master SSID and Security cannot be changed here,Those values follow the setting in Home>Wireless. Guest SSID When you Enable Guest SSID you can name each guest SSID.The Security option for these three Guest SSIDs are open System or shared key.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name- Enter a user name; admin is the default setting. Old Password- To change your password, enter your old password here New Password- Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password- Enter your new password again.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System Apply Settings and Restart- Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-2100AP. Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to return the DWL-2100AP to its factory default settings. Tools > Firmware Update File- After you have downloaded the...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cfg File Update File- Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive- Click OK to load the selected settings.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-2100AP, as well as the Firmware version and the MAC address.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats This window displays the statistics of the wireless local area network.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Client Info Client Information Select this option to obtine infomation on wireless clients.(A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP)
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed.
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 AirPlus Xtreme G ® AP Manager • Select DWL-2100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>General (continued) • Telnet Support: This pulldown selection enables or disables the ability to Telnet into the selected device(s). Telnet Timeout: This pulldown selection defines the timeout period during a Telnet • session with the selected device(s).
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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.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) 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. •...
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>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.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>WPA-PSK • 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.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Filters • Internal Station Connection: Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. • Ethernet to WLAN Access: Enabling this option allows Ethernet devices to communicate with wireless clients.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>AP Mode • Access Point: The default setting used to create a wireless LAN. • WDS with AP: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together,while still functioning as an AP.If enable, you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-2100APs. •...
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>DHCP • DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. • Dynamic Pool Settings: Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address pool in the fields below. • Static Pool Settings: Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Client Info Select the option to obtain information on wireless clients.(A client is a Client Info. device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-2100AP) Mac Address Displays the MAC address of the client. Band Displays the wireless band.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Multi-SSID The DWL-2100AP offers configure using Multiple SSIDs. allowing of a vitually sepegated station by sharing the same channel. One primary SSIDcan be assocaited with up to 3 guest SSIDs. Becuase guest SSIDs cannot be scanned by site survey tools uers cannnot assocaite with guest SSIDs unless thy know the exact SSID and security setting.
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-2100AP 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. •...
Using the AP Manager (continued) 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. •...
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...
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryp- tion, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next...
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Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Click Finish The DWL-2100AP setup is complete!
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Using the AP Manager (continued) 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.
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/98SE.
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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 router, select the second option as shown. Click Next.
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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.
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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. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
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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. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files.
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Networking Basics (continued) 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. Click Next.
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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.
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Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer using 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 Properties window.
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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 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:...
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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.
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Double-click on Network Connections. Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below) ...
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address Click on Internet Protocol D-Link DWL-G650 (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,...
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Prefer- ences. Click on Network. Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu.
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Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network. Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Built-in Ethernet Manually Select Using DHCP in the Using DHCP Configure pull-down menu.
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Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/ 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.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in 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> select View Available Wireless Networks.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode (continued). Check to make sure that the router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the Internet.
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D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 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 for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Turn off your DWL-2100AP and the client. Turn the DWL-2100AP back on again, and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. ...
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After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-2100AP to the factory default settings. Reset To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-2100AP to the Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the ...
Technical Specifications Standards • 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. • Telnet • AP Manager •...
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Technical Specifications (continued) Radio and Modulation Type LEDs For 802.11g: • Power OFDM: • 10M/100M • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • WLAN • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps Temperature • 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: •...
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Technical Specifications (continued) Humidity • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC Part 15 • UL • CSA • Wi-Fi Dimensions • L = 5.59 inches (142mm) • W = 4.29 inches (109mm) • H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Weight •...
Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
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.
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Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
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