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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Contents .................. 3 Minimum System Requirements............3 Introduction ................... 4 Features and Benefits ................6 Wireless Basics ..................7 Standards-Based Technology ............... 8 Wireless Installation Considerations............. 9 Operational Modes ................0 Getting Started .................. Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) .......... Using the Configuration Menu ............

  • Page 3: Product Contents

    Product Contents D-Link AirPremier DWL-00AP ™  Wireless Access Point Power over Ethernet base unit  Power Adapter  Power Cord  Manual and Warranty on CD  Quick Installation Guide  Ethernet Cable  Mounting Plate  Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-00AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-00AP provides data transfers at up to 08Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPremier ™ products. (The 80.g standard is backwards compatible with 80.b devices.)
  • Page 5 WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise 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 80.x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-2200AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-00AP 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.

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link 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. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it.

  • Page 8: Standards-Based Technology

    OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-00AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 80.g offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA.

  • Page 9: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link DWL-00AP 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.

  • Page 10: Operational Modes

    Operational Modes...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-G680 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the...

  • Page 12: Connecting Poe (Power Over Ethernet)

    Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your pack- Step 1 age) to the LAN port on the DWL-00AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Menu

    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-00AP. The DWL-00AP default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser ...
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > AP Mode Wireless Band- IEEE 80.g. 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’s factory default setting is dlink.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless> AP Mode(continued) Disabled: Standard 80.g support, no enhanced capabilities. Super G without Turbo: Capable of Packet Bursting, Fast Frames, Compression, and no Turbo mode. Super G with Dynamic Turbo: Capable of Packet Bursting, Fast Frames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo mode.This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home>Wireless>AP Mode>WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP, WPA-Auto-EAP Cipher Type: 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: 800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home>Wireless>AP Mode>WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto-PSK Cipher Select AES, AUTO or TKIP from the pull down menu. Type: Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid. The Group Key Update Interval: default value of 800 is recommended. PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > WDS with AP Mode WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP mode can set APs to work as PtP/PtMP Bridge and Access Point function simultaneously with the same security setting. But all APs need to set as the same SSID. Wireless Band- IEEE 80.g.
  • Page 19 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. Authentication : Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK...
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless >WDS Mode WDS (Wireless Distribution System) mode can set APs to work as PtP/PtMP Bridge. But all APs need to set as the same SSID. Wireless Band- IEEE 80.g. 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’s factory default setting...
  • Page 21 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. Authentication : Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK...
  • Page 22 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-00AP. 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 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g The Data Rates are Auto, Mbps, Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, Data Rate- 9Mbps, Mbps, Mbps, 8Mbps, 4Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a Beacon Interval- network.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings The following fields are available for configuration in this window: Wireless Band- IEEE 80.g. Access Control- Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band IEEE 80.g 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.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping The D-Link DWL-00AP allows you to balance the distribution of wireless client connections across multiple access points. Using load balancing, you can prevent scenarios where a single access point in your network shows performance degradation because it is handling a disproportionate share of the wireless traffic.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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-00AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) 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 31 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Multi-SSID(continued) Index- The Primary SSID and Security cannot be changed here.Those values follow the setting in Home>Wireless. SSID- When you Enable Multi-SSID you can name each Multi-SSID. Security- The Security option for these seven Multi-SSIDs are None, Open System or Shared Key, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto-EAP, WPA-Auto-PSK VLAN...
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name- Enter a user name; admin is the default setting. Limit Admin- Enable the Limit Administrator IP, you can set one or two istrator IP- IP address which allowed to manage this AP. User Name- Enter a user name;...

  • Page 33: Apply Settings

    Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System Apply Settings and Restart- Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-00AP. Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to return the DWL-00AP to its factory default settings. Tools >...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-00AP, as well as the Firmware version and the MAC address.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats This window displays the statistics of the wireless local area network.
  • Page 37 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-00AP)
  • Page 38 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client associate and disassociate with AP • Web loginIf you require If you require more space to hold your logs, please provide the Log Sever- IP address of the Server that will store your logs.
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed.

  • Page 40: 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-2200AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the...
  • Page 41 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 42: Device Configuration

    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 43 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.
  • Page 44 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). Console Protcol: Choose None, Telnet or SSH.
  • Page 45 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 46 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. •...
  • Page 47 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. 800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates.
  • Page 48 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. 800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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-00APs. •...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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-00AP) Mac Address Displays the MAC address of the client. Band Displays the wireless band.
  • Page 53 Device Configuration > Log RemoteSyslogStatus: Check this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslog Status Server IP. Select Enable to allow the logging of system actions, System Activity: such as logging a firmware upgrade. Select Enable to allow the logging of any wireless Wireless Activity: clients that connect to the AP.
  • Page 54 Device Configuration > Multi-SSID The DWL-3200AP offers configuration using Multiple SSIDs, allowing for a virtually segregated station by sharing the same channel. One primary SSID can be associated with up to 7 guest SSIDs. Because guest SSIDs cannot be scanned by site survey tools, users cannot associate with guest SSIDs unless they know the exact SSID and security setting.
  • Page 55 Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-2200AP 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 56: System Settings

    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. •...

  • Page 57: Setup Wizard

    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 58 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...
  • Page 59 Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Click Finish The DWL-00AP setup is complete!
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000,/Me/98SE.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 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 64 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.
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 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 68 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.
  • Page 69 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:...
  • Page 70 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 71 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) ...
  • Page 72 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  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.
  • Page 73 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.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-00AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 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.
  • Page 79 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.
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Turn off your DWL-00AP and the client. Turn the DWL-00AP back on again,  and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. ...

  • Page 82: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 80.b • IEEE 80.g • IEEE 80.3 • IEEE 80.3u • IEEE 80.3x • IEEE 80.3af Device Management ™ • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. •...
  • Page 83 Technical Specifications Operating Voltage For 80.g: • 48VDC +/- 0% for PoE • Mbps: -9dBm • Mbps: -90dBm Radio and Modulation Type • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm For 80.b: • 6Mbps: -88dBm DSSS: • 9Mbps: -86dBm • DBPSK @ Mbps • Mbps: -85dBm •...

  • Page 84: Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites. If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our FAQ section on the Web Site before contacting the Support line. We have many FAQ’s which we hope will provide you a speedy resolution for your problem.

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