This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software
described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its
distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect
in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitations are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into a different outlet from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult your local distributors or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
• Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission
limits
Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could affect the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
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FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not
be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on
Radio Equipment And Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All
guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United
Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Thank you for purchasing DG-WA1000N wireless Access Point! With
this high cost-efficiency wireless Access Point, computers and wireless
devices which are compatible with 802.11 Draft-N can connect to
existing wired Ethernet network via this wireless Access Point, at the
speed of 150Mbps.
Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network
environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced
users. Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can
complete the setup procedure.
Other features of this Access Point including:
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard - works
with other 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless devices.
High speed wireless network supports IEEE 802.11n wireless network
(up to 150Mbps).
Allow wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share
network resources.
Supports DHCP server function.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption.
Supports MAC address filtering (Only allow specific wireless device of
your choice to connect to this Access Point).
Supports RADIUS server, only allow users listed in your authorization
procedures. Even inexperienced user can setup wireless network
without network technician’s help!
Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network
configuration and management purposes.
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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This Access Point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this
Access Point outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this Access Point at or near hot or humid places, like
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not leave this Access Point in the car in
summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the
Access Point first.
4. If you want to place this Access Point at high places or hang on the
wall, please make sure the Access Point is firmly secured. Falling from
high places would damage the Access Point and its accessories, and
warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this Access Point, like antenna and power supply, are
dangerous to small children. They may put the small parts in their nose or
mouth and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ACCESS
POINT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The Access Point will become hot if it is used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this Access Point on
paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the Access Point. If you find
that the Access Point is not working properly, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the Access Point,
warranty will be void.
8. If the Access Point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use
your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do
anything, or contact an experienced electrical technician for help.
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9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out
from the Access Point or power supply, remove the power supply or
switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase
for help.
1-3 System Requirements
Notebook or desktop computer with wired or wireless network interface
card.
Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista with Web browser (Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web
browser, or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this Access Point, please check if there’s anything
missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for
missing items:
DG-WA1000N Wireless Access Point
3dBi dipole antenna
AC power adapter
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Quick Installation Guide
Installation software CD (includes User Manual & Utility)
DIGILINK patch cord (1 No.)
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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless Access Point
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR
WLAN
LAN
On The Access Point is switched on and correctly
powered.
On Wireless WPS mode is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
On LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is not connected
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data)
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Item Name Description
Antennas Two reserve SMA antenna connectors for screwing 3dBi
detachable antennas enclosed with the product.
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) port.
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or
start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to
restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this button for less
than 5 seconds to start WPS function.
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2 System and Network Setup
2-1 Installing the Access Point in your Network
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection
between your new wireless Access Point and your computers, network
devices:
1. Connect the Access Point to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in
your network through the LAN port of the Access Point by Ethernet
cable.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it
to the ‘Power’ socket of the Access Point.
3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be
steadily on, LAN LEDs should be on if the Access Point is correctly
connected to the ADSL modem, router or switch/hub. If PWR LED is
not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling,
or jump to ‘4-2 Tr oubleshootin g’ for possible reasons and solution.
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2-2 Connecting to wireless Access Point using web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is
setup the Access Point with proper network parameters, so it can work
properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the Access Point and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address,
if you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure
your computer to use dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista please go to section 2-2-4
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2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and
Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.
2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in
respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Ar ea
Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet
Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will
appear, and then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
2-2-4 W
indows V ista IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and
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Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Area
Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties
window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and
then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface
All functions and settings of this Access Point must be configured via
web management interface. Please start your web browser, and input
‘192.168.2.1’ in address bar, then press ‘Enter’ key. The following
message should be shown:
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Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default
user name is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘OK’
button, and you can see the web management interface of this Access
Point:
NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re
being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you
didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user
name and password again. If you’re certain about the user name and
password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ to
perform a factory reset, to set the password back to default value.
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2-3 View System Status and Information
After you are connected to the Access Point by web browser, the first
thing you will see is ‘Status and Information’ page. All system and
network related information of this Access Point will be displayed here.
The information is very helpful when you want to know the detailed
information of your Access Point, and when you try to fix the
communication problem between this Access Point and other wired /
wireless computer / devices.
You can click ‘Home’ on the left, and the system status and information
will be displayed, as shown below:
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Here are descriptions of every item:
Model Displays the device model number with
description.
Up time Displays the total time since the wireless Access
Point is powered ON.
Hardware Version Displays hardware version. This information is
helpful when you need online help from the dealer
of purchase.
Runtime Code
Version
Displays current firmware version. If you want to
perform firmware upgrade, this number will help
you to determine if you need such upgrade.
Mode Displays current wireless operating mode (see next
Section)
ESSID Displays current ESSID (the name used to identify
this wireless Access Point)
Channel Number Displays current wireless channel number
Security Displays current wireless security setting
BSSID Displays current BSSID (a set of unique
identification name of this Access Point, it can not
be modified by user)
Associated Clients Displays the number of connected wireless client
IP Addr ess Displays the IP address of this wireless Access
Point
Subnet Mask Displays the net mask of IP address
Default Gateway Displays the IP address of default gateway
MAC address Displays the MAC address of LAN interface
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