D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 802.11g Wireless Range Extender Manual Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Connections ..........................................................................................5 LEDs ....................................................................................................6 Features ...............................................................................................7 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................8 Installation Considerations ..................................................................10 Getting Started .................................................................................... 11 Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................13 Networking Basics .............................................................................19 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................34 Technical Specifications ......................................................................41 Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................44 Warranty and Registration ...................................................................45 2 Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 802.11g Wireless Range Extender Power Adapter-DC 5V, 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-G710 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements for Configuration: Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above 3 Introduction With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to five times the rate of previous wireless devices (up to 54Mbps*), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-G710, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender can repeat the wireless signal of D-Link AirPlusTM G access points and wireless routers to extend the range of your wireless network. The DWL-G710 is capable of a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps when used with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products such as the DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter, DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, and the DI-524 Wireless Router. The DWL-G710 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWL-G710 to its original factory default settings. The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-G710 to the local network. Receptor for the Power Adapter 5 LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power: A steady green light indicates a connection to a power source. LAN: A steady green light indicates a good Ethernet connection. WLAN: A steady green light indicates a good wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DWL-G710 is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network. 6 Features and Benefits Extends the range of your wireless network. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* with AirPlus G Products, the DWL-G710 delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks. Fully 802.11b compatible ­ Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices. Easy setup with the setup wizard. Web-based interface for managing and configuring ­ Easy-to-use interface independent of the operating system. Simple configuration with the Site Survey tool. Just click on a network to extend the range of an access point or router in that network. No MAC addresses needed. Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet port. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. 7 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 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. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. 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. 8 Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G710 is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter used with desktop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-524 Wireless Router The DWL-G710 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G710 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. 9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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. 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: TM 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G710 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G710'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. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 3 4 10 Getting Started On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network incorporating the DWL-G710. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless range extender D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 A wireless router - D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-524 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G510 A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 11 Getting Started (continued) An example of a wireless Infrastructure network 1 2 3 4 5 6 TM 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 your home or office). Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the cable or DSL modem to the DI-524 router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Configure the DWL-G710 to communicate with the DI-524 router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G710.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.* (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) TM Install the D-Link DWL-G630 wireless cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630.)* *Both DWL-G630 and DWL-G510 should be configured to communicate with the DWL-G710, not the router. 12 Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G710. The DWL-G710 default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser. Type in the IP address of the DWL-G710. http://192.168.0.30 Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G710, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User name field. Leave the Password blank. (However, if you have changed the password, please enter the ...