2.4GHz Wireless Access Point D-Link Air DWL-700AP TM Manual Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ......................................................................................8 Using the Configuration Utility ................................................................9 Networking Basics ..............................................................................21 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................34 Technical Specifications ......................................................................39 Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................41 Warranty and Registration ...................................................................42 2 Package Contents Contents of Package: ! D-Link Air DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access 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. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements: ! Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter ! Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled 3 Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance wireless device that can be used in one of three modes: as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. The DWL-700AP is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. The DWL-700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a larger network. This manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link Wireless 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-700AP. The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802.11b compatible devices at speeds up to 11Mbps, dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or limitations of your computer systems. 4 Features and Benefits ! 3 Operational Modes ­ Use the DWL-700AP as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. ! Fully 802.11b Compatible ­ Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices. ! Provides a level of security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption ­ Supports 64-,128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security for your data and wireless communication. ! Built-in DHCP Server ­ If enabled, it will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients on the local network. ! Web-based interface for managing and configuring ­ Easy-to-use interface independent of the operating system. LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power: solid green light indicates connection to a power source LAN: blinking green light indicates activity; solid green light indicates connection WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; solid green light indicates connection 5 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. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. People use WLAN 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 ­ WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office. Scalability ­ WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. 6 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. Building Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 3 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 7 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 5 6 Please remember that D-Link Air 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 your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Connect the router to the D-Link Air DWL-700AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520.) If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520.) Install the D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650.) 8 Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-700AP. The DWL-700AP's default IP address is shown below: ! Open the web browser ! Type in the IP address of the access point (The IP address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other D-Link devices set to their default settings. If you have changed the IP address of the DWL-700AP to conform to a network other than one with D-Link devices, then input that IP address in the web browser, instead of the default IP address shown.) ! Type admin in the User name field ! Leave the Password blank admin ! Click OK 9 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After logging in, the screen below will appear. Click on the tabs in the screen to access different segments of the Configuration Utility. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the DWL-700AP. Home > Wizard Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page. Apply Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page. Cancel Clicking Help will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Help Clicking Restart will restart the router..(Necessary for some changes.) Restart 10 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 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: 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. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. The SSID can be up to 32 characters in length. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. WEP Encryption: Select Enable Encryption to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the network. All devices on the network, and the access point, must share the same WEP selection ­ either Enable or Disable, and they must share the same WEP key. The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal entries that are either 64-, 128or 256- bit in length. When enabling encryption, select the Key Type (ASCII or Hexadecimal) and then input the appropriate digits or letters. You can create up to 4 keys. Select the key you wish to use. 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 from 0-127 11 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP address automatically assigned to the DWL-700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses "automatically." With a DHCP Server there is no need to manually assign an IP address. Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP address. IP Address: 192.168.0.50 is the default IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 is the default subnet mask. All devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. IP Address If you need to assign static IP addresses to the devices in your network, please remember that the IP address for each computer or device must be in the ...