D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WDS Mode ....................27 WEP Encryption ..................29 WPA/WPA2 Personal Encryption ............30 LAN Settings ....................31 Static ...................... 31 Dynamic ....................32 Advanced Settings ..................33 Performance ....................33 Channel ....................33 Data Rate ....................33 D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 3 Configuration File Upload and Download ........... 52 Select File ....................53 SNTP Settings .................... 54 System Settings ..................55 Restart Device ..................55 Restore to Factory Settings ..............55 Using the Console Port ..................56 Troubleshooting ....................... 59 D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 4 Technical Specifications ..................62 Contacting Technical Support ................64 Warranty ........................65 Registration ......................70 D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Package Contents D-Link DWL-2700AP Access Point and 2 Antennas Power Adapter and Cable 3 Ground Wires and Surge Arrestor Wall Mounting Kit Pole Mounting Kit Power over Ethernet Base Unit RF Jumper Cable 8 Screws and Rubber Ring 30m Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher • Opera 6.0 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 8: Features

     makes network configuration and management 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 II software is bundled with the DWL-2700AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade.
  • Page 9: 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 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 10: Standards-Based Technology

    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 compatible with the DWL-2700AP.
  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. 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 12: Getting Started

    (See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with your router.) Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Power Over Ethernet Network

    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: Configuration

    After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-2700AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
  • Page 15: Save And Activate

    Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made to the configuration. Click the Apply button to save changes made to the current page. Please note that you still must select Save and Activate under Configuration in order for changes to take effect. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 16: Wireless Modes

    Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key 802.1x WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Open System WDS with AP Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA2-Personal WPA-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    Auto Channel Scan is selected by default. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel that is chosen. The frequency in channel 6 is 2.437GHz. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 18 No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA- Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 19: Wep Encryption

    First through Fourth the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 20: 802.1X (Radius) Security

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the Interval: recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 21: Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise Encryption

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the Interval: recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 22: Wpa/Wpa2 Personal Encryption

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password PassPhrase: between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 23: Wds With Ap Mode

    WDS with AP Mode 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 24 Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Note: WDS is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Communication with other vendor’s access points is not guaranteed. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 25: Wep Encryption

    First through Fourth the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 26: Wpa/Wpa2 Personal Encryption

    Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 27: Wds Mode

    WDS Mode In WDS, the DWL-2700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless 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 28 WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 29: Wep Encryption

    First through Fourth the valid key field. keys: * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 30: Wpa/Wpa2 Personal Encryption

    Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 31: Lan Settings

    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: Dynamic

    This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected Default Gateway: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 1: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. DNS 2: This field is unavailable when DHCP is selected. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 33: Advanced Settings

    The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is recommended. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 34: Dtim

    (facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets. Selecting Right Antenna will not allow the DWL-2700AP to switch antenna and the radio will only use the right antenna (facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets.
  • Page 35: Ap Grouping Settings

    Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-2700AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP.
  • Page 36: Multi-Ssid Settings

    1 through Multi-SSID 7. Primary SSID and security cannot be configured here, as those values follow the settings configured on the Home > Basic Settings > Wireless page. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the unique name designated for the Index being configured. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 37 PassPhrase: The passphrase is an alpha-numeric password that must be between 8-63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*_) and spaces. Make sure to enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless clients. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 38: Filters

    Ethernet MAC ACL Access Control: Select Off to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC address listed. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.
  • Page 39: Wireless Mac Acl

    Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Access Control: Select Off to disable MAC address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the MAC addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the MAC addresses listed. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.
  • Page 40: Wireless Ip Acl

    Wireless IP ACL Access Control: Select Off to disable IP address filtering. Select Accept to allow association between the DWL-2700AP and the IP addresses listed. Select Reject to reject devices with the IP addresses listed. IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to include in the Access Control List and click Apply.
  • Page 41: Wlan Partition Settings

    Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices on the LAN to Access: communicate with wireless clients on the WLAN. If this feature is disabled, all data from Ethernet devices to wireless clients is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to Ethernet devices. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 42: Status

    Status Device Information Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-2700AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 43: Indication

    Indication Temperature Indication: This window displays the current operating temperature of the DWL-2700AP. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 44: Client Information

    Client Information Client Information: The Client Information page provides information about the wireless clients connected to the DWL-2700AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-2700AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on.
  • Page 45: Wds Information

    Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal. Channel: Displays the wireless channel being used. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 46: Wlan 802.11G Traffic Statistics

    WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics WLAN 802.11g Traffic Statistics: This page displays statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors for the 802.11g wireless network. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 47: Log

    View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 48: System Log Settings

    SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / IP Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP sender. SMTP Recipient: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP recipient. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 49: Administrator Settings

    User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. New Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. Confirm New Password: Confirm your new password here. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 50: Console Settings

    Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 51: Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-2700AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version.
  • Page 52: Configuration File Upload And Download

    Upload File: Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-2700AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-2700AP configuration to your Configuration File: local computer. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 53: Select 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. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 54: Sntp Settings

    SNTP/NTP Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Information: SNT/NTP Server Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Time: D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 55: System Settings

    System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-2700AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-2700AP back to factory default settings. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 56: Using The Console Port

    You can connect to the DWL-2700AP console port to configure device settings via the command line. 1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-2700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device.
  • Page 57 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 58 6. Enter Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 59: 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 60  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. Each device must have a unique IP address;...
  • Page 61  Move the DWL-2700AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.  Disable all security settings.  Turn off your DWL-2700AP and the client. Turn the DWL-2700AP back on again, and then turn on the client.  Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode.
  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    • 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps • 184ft (56m) @ 18Mbps DSSS: • 217ft (66m) @ 12Mbps • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • 259ft (79m) @ 9Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • 325ft (99m) @ 6Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 63: Current Consumption

    • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC Part 15 • CSA international Dimensions • L = 10.93 inches (277.7mm) • W = 6.10 inches (155mm) • H = 1.77 inches (45mm) Warranty • 1 Year D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...
  • Page 64: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the device (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the device). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
  • Page 65: Warranty

    D-Link at an Authorized D-Link 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 66 Except as otherwise agreed by DLink 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 67 Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
  • Page 68: Limitation Of Liability

    SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 69: Important Notice

    For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 70: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.10 August 23, 2007 D-Link DWL-2700AP User Manual...

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