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D-Link AirPremier DWL-1000AP+ Manual

Enterprise 2.4ghz wireless access point
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1000AP+ Enterprise 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 LEDs ....................6 Wireless Basics ..................7 Getting Started ..................11 Using the Configuration Menu..............12 Troubleshooting ...................26 Technical Specifications ..............35 Contacting Technical Support ..............37 Warranty and Registration ..............38...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier DWL-1000AP+ Enterprise 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Ethernet Cable (DWL-1000AP+ Ethernet port is Auto-MDIX) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-1000AP+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and in conjunction with a radius server, can be integrated into a large enterprise network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and D-Link Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-1000AP+.
  • Page 5 Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5,11Mbps and 22Mbps Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit, 128-bit WEP security (and 256-bit WEP security with D-Link AirPlus Adapters.) Two detachable antennas for diversity functionality as well as adjustable transmit power to adjust the wireless range...

  • Page 6: Leds

    LEDs After the initial post sequence, upon startup, the LEDs will read as follows: Local Network A solid green light indicates an Ethernet connection on ports 1-2. Diagnostic - This LED blinks during A solid green light data transmission. indicates that the unit is defective.

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs –...
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-1000AP+ is compatible with the following D-Link AirPro dual-band wireless network adapters: 2.4GHz multimode Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers (DWL-AB650) 2.4GHz Wireless PCI card used with desktop computers (DWL-AB520) The DWL-1000AP+ is also compatible with the following D-Link AirPlus wireless network adapters: 2.4GHz Wireless PCI card used with desktop...

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-1000AP+ and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Here is a sample of a network setup using the 802.1x compliant DWL-1000AP+ access point. Your network may look different. For successful communication, you will need 802.1x compliant devices, including 802.1x compliant wireless network adapters. If you are using two or more access points in conjunction for load-balancing or backup, please remember that IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) is passed through the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu There are several methods of managing your network with the DWL-1000AP+. You can use the web-based configuration that is illustrated in this section. To access the configu- ration menu, input the IP Address (192.168.0.50) of the DWL-1000AP+ into the address field in your web browser.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to rename your Access Point, especially if you have more than one Access Point on your network. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DWL-1000AP+ by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assign- ing dynamic IP addresses “automatically.”...
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the Access Point as a DHCP server to automatically assign Dynamic IP Addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the IP Address range for your network...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Mode Access Point: The Access Point is selected as the default setting. This must be selected to use Load Balancing Mode and Backup Mode. Load Balancing: Allow several DWL-1000AP+’s with the same group name to share the wireless network traffic.
  • Page 17 If you lose connection at the TX rate, you will regain connection at the basic rate. A lower Basic Rate will make reconnection easier. (If you are run- ning a wireless network consisting of all D-Link AirPlus and AirPremier prod- ucts, you may set a higher basic rate.) TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the network.
  • Page 18 SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of the SSID name across the network. SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network. All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication. Client Security: Disabled is the default setting.

  • Page 19: Radius Server

    Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > 802.1x Disabled is the default selection for 802.1x protocol. Select Enabled to enable it. Encryption Key: Select the key length, either 64 bits or 128 bits. Lifetime: Select 5, 15, 30 minutes, or 1or 8 hours, or 1 day for the authentication period.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Admin SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol. The DWL-1000AP+ supports SNMP V1. SNMP allows one computer on the network (the administrator) to monitor the devices on the network and to perform management functions.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Access Point.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of the Access Point at this page. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update.

  • Page 23: View Log

    Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log View Log The Access Point keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting.

  • Page 24: Traffic Statistics

    Using the Configuration Menu Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The Access Point keeps statistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that passes through the Router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the Wireless portion of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu Help Select from the menu above for extra help.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa- tion and operation of the DWL-1000AP+. 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 your computer screen may differ.) Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-1000AP+ Access Point.
  • Page 27 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. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
  • Page 31 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. Go to Start >...
  • Page 32 Right-click on D-Link DFE-530TX+ Ethernet PCI Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device D-Link DFE-530TX+ Ethernet PCI Adapter Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link Ethernet DFE-530TX+ PCI Adapter Click OK...
  • Page 33 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 advanta- geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (continued) 7. Why is load balancing not working properly within a group of access points? Check that the access points are connected through the ethernet cable. Please keep in mind that the IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) is passed only through the ethernet connection.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.3u Diagnostic LED Power Diagnostic WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) (2) Local Network (Ethernet) Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing External Antenna Type: 2.0dB gain with reverse SMA connector...
  • Page 36 Technical Specifications Data Rates: (with Automatic Fallback) 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (22Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode) Encryption: Supports 64-bit, 128-bit or 256-bit WEP encryption (RC4) Frequency Range: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz Modulation Techniques: Barker (1Mbps/0db) Barker (2Mbps/3db) CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db) PBCC (5.5Mbps/8.5db) CCK (11Mbps/8.5db) PBCC (11Mbps/4.5db) PBCC (22Mbps/8.5db)

  • Page 37: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 38: Warranty And Registration

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 39 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 charges for any product...
  • Page 40 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.

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