Contents Package Contents ................3 System Requirements ................3 Introduction ................... 4 Features and Benefits ................5 Hardware Overview (LEDs) ..............5 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ..................8 Using the Configuration Utility ...
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G700AP 2.4GHz Wireless A ccess Point Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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 ...
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Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Keep i n m ind, t hat t he n umber, t hickness a nd l ocation o f w alls, c eilings, o r o ther o bjects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network DWL-G700AP Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into ...
Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-G700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless SSID: (Service Set Identifier) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WEP Security: Select WEP. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA Security: Select WPA. RADIUS Server 1 IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Port: Enter the RADIUS port (1812 is default). Shared Secret: Enter the RADIUS passphrase or key. RADIUS ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Security: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Passphrase: Enter your passphrase. The passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters. Confirm Passphrase: Enter the passphrase again. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP A ddress automatically assigned to the DWL-G700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DWL-G700AP as a DHCP server, to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to s ynchronize a w ireless n etwork. Specify ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters DWL-G700AP Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing t he D WL-G700AP. Y ou c an m anually a dd a M AC a ddress o r s elect t he M AC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router (Connected ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. Tools > System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DWL-G700AP at this page. W hen y ou c lick Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to ...
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The DWL-G700AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the A P. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The D WL-G700AP k eeps s tatistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount DWL-700AP of ...
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 and http://www. microsoft.com/windows2000 ...
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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 gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
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Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. A ll 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.
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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. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
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Networking Basics (continued) Please r ead t he i nformation u nder H ere’s h ow i n t he s creen b elow. A fter y ou c omplete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network ...
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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 ...
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Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties and click. ...
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Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and e n t e r t h e n a m e o f t h e Workgroup.
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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: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP ...
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties.
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range.
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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 ...
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G700AP. We cover various aspects of the network including network adapters. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply, although the appearance on ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point (DWL-G700AP). To check this connection: Right-click on the Local A rea Connection ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (or whatever network ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Resetting the DWL-G700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-G700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus G products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
Technical Specifications Standards ·∙ IEEE 802.11b ·∙ IEEE 802.11g ·∙ IEEE 802.3 ·∙ IEEE 802.3u Device Management ·∙ Web-Based — Internet Explorer v6 or later;; Netscape Navigator v6 or later;; or other Java-enabled browsers. Data Rate* For 802.11g: ·∙...
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.
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