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- Page 1 D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.4/5GHz) Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ...3 Introduction...4 Wireless Basics ...6 Installation Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...9 Using the Configuration Menu... 11 Networking Basics ...27 Troubleshooting ...42 Technical Specifications ...48 Contacting Technical Support ...51 Warranty and Registration ...52... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier 802.11a/802.11g (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Access Point Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps in Super AG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-7100AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g;... - Page 5 Features Faster Wireless Networking with speeds up to 108Mbps in Super AG mode Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-7100AP can connect with existing 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a- compliant wireless network adapter cards.
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Page 6: Wireless Basics
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 AirPremier AG wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. - Page 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 standard also increases the data rate up to 54Mbps, but within the 5GHz band.
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Page 8: Installation Considerations
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-7100AP 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 9: Getting Started
D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - D-Link AirPremier An Ethernet Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPremier A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPremier A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 AG products. - Page 10 Getting Started (continued) Infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) please do the following:...
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Page 11: Using The Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu 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... - Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless 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 devices in your network.
- Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-7100AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
- Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Choose 802.11a or 802.11g wireless band; then select from the following options: Access Point: Select this mode to create a WLAN (wireless local area network). PtP Bridge (Point to Point Bridge): This mode enables you to connect two WLANS.
- Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) Frequency: frequency range will be displayed. Channel: default channel for 802.11a is 52.
- Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters Access Control: Disabled Accept - Reject - Access Control List: Input the MAC addresses into the list MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed.
- Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band: Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Authentication: Select from one of the following: Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled (the default setting is Disabled) Key Type: Select HEX (Hexadecimal) or ASCII Key Size: Select 64, 128 or 256 bit for 802.11b;...
- Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7100APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).
- Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Dynamic Pool Settings- IP Assigned From - Enter the starting IP address range. The Range of Pool (1-255)- Enter the number (the quantity) of IP address in the...
- Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Enable or Disable the DHCP function here. Static Pool Settings- Assigned IP- Enter the static IP address of the de- vice here. Assigned MAC Address- Enter the MAC ad- dress of the device...
- Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL- 7100AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.
- Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name: The default User Name is admin. Old Password: To change your password, first enter the old password. New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new password. Apply: To save changes, click Apply.
- Page 23 Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated firmware file on your hard drive, click OK.
- Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cfg File Update File- Browse for the con- figuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive- Click OK to load the selected settings.
- Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-7100AP, as well as the firmware version and the MAC address. Status > Stats This window displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the...
- Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for additional information.
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Page 27: Networking Basics
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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98. - Page 28 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. Click Next.
- Page 29 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 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.
- Page 32 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
- Page 33 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 have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
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Page 34: Naming Your Computer
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. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. -
Page 35: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range). - Page 36 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: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the comput- ers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technol- ogy.
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 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 address of 192.168.0.1) Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router.
- Page 39 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. - Page 41 Troubleshooting (continued) 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. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear.
- Page 42 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.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Look under Device status D-Link DWL-A650 to check that the device is working properly D-Link DWL-A650...
- Page 44 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose recep- tion? 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...
- Page 45 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: Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-7100AP...
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Page 46: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a 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 DHCP Client Network Architecture Supports Infrastructure Mode LEDs Power LAN (10/100) WLAN - 802.11a, 802.11g Wireless Operating Range*... - Page 47 Technical Specifications (continued) Safety and Emissions: Physical Dimensions: L = 7.6 inches (193mm) W = 5.5 inches (140mm) H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: 54Mbps 24Mbps 11Mbps 5.5Mbps Security: 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
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Page 48: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm(32mW)±2dB Power Adapter: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A 100-120V ~ 50-60Hz Weight: 0.62 lbs (280g) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-76dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-85dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-89dBm... -
Page 49: Technical Support
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 technical support through our website, or by phone. -
Page 50: 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 51 Canada) 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 52 LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.