D-Link DWL-7100AP - Manual

5 Better security with WPA- The DWL-7100AP can securely connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available.    Features Faster Wireless Networking with speeds u...

6 Wireless Basics D-Link Air Premier TM AG 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Premier TM AG wire...

7 Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and draft 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band. The 802.11a stan...

8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of wal...

9 Getting Started An Infrastructure wireless network contains a wireless access point or router. The Infrastructure Network example, shown on the following page, contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - D-Link Air Premier TM AG DWL-7100AP An Ethernet Router - D-Link D...

10 You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to an Ethernet broadband router such as the DI-604. ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-604. ) Connect the router to t...

11 Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7100AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7100AP. The DWL-7100AP default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP address of the access point Note: if ...

12 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Click Apply to save the changes. Note: In the Configuration screens that follow, you will be able to configure settings for 802.11a and 802.11g devices in your network. Settings that you input for 802.11g devices will also apply to 802.11b ...

16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Transmit Power: Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range. Frequency: The frequency will reflect the channel selection. C h a n n e l : T h e defau...

18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Access Control: Disabled - Disable the Access Control feature Accept - Accept the MAC addresses in the list into the network Reject - Reject the MAC addresses in the list from participating in the network ...

20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Select IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a. 802.11a is selected here. Wireless Band- 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 setti...

21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) PSK - The Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA does not require the inclusion of a RADIUS server in your network. EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol is a general authentication protocol that is used in conjunction with a RAD...

23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Dynamic Pool Settings- Enable o r Disable the DHCP function here. Enter the star ting IP address in the range. IP Assigned From - Enter the number ( t h e q u a n t i t y ) o f IP add...

24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Static Pool Settings- Enable o r Disable the DHCP function here. E n t e r t h e s t a t i c IP address of the device here. Assigned IP- E n t e r t h e M A C a d d r e s s o f t h e d...

25 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List Current DHCP Dynamic Pools- These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses. Binding MAC address- Assigned IP address- Lease Time- These are IP address poo...

28 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cfg File B r o w s e f o r t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n settings that you have saved to your h a r d d r i ve. C l i ck OK when you made your selection. Update File- Click OK to load the selected settings. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive...

30 The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for additional information. Help Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Here you will find client information, including MAC address, wireless band, authen-tication mode, signal strength and power saving mode. Status > C...

31 Using the AP Manager Discovering Devices The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network. To launch the ...

33 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 c...

34 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...

37 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 : A l l ow s yo u t o enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. • Super G : Super ...

41 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. • Broadcast from Etherne...

42 Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>AP Mode • Access Point : The default setting used to create a wireless LAN. • PtP Bridge : Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together. This only works with another DWL-7100AP. If enabled you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-...

43 Using the AP Manager (continued) • DHCP Server : Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Device Configuration>DHCP • IP Assigned From : Enter the initial IP address to be assigned by the DHCP server. • Range of Pool (1~255) : Enter the number of allocated IP addresses. • SubMask : Enter the...

44 Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-7100AP 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. • Click the device configuration button. • C...

45 Using the AP Manager (continued) Firmware To upgrade the firmware: • Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. • Click on the firmware button as shown above. • A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click...

46 Using the AP Manager (continued) This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Setup Wizard Click Next Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next

51 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 for information about networking computers...

58 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 Proper- ties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, clic...

60 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. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. I...

62 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties   IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP...

64 1. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-7100AP is ON . If the LED is not ON , check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the Ethernet adapter is working properly. Please see item 3 in this section: Check that the drivers for the network adapters are instal...

65 2. 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 . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you ha...

68  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 Installa...

69 7. Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7100AP to the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-7100AP to factory default settings, please do the following: Troublesho...

70 Standards• IEEE 802.11a• 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• SNMP v.3 Security• 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP• WPA – Wi-Fi Prote...

72 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 tech...

73 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered w...

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