D Link 2003080003 1 User Manual
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D-Link Air
DWL-700AP
2.4GHz
Wireless Access Point
Manual
Building Networks for People
Content s
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics....................................................................................6
Getting Started......................................................................................8
Using the Configuration Utility................................................................9
Networking Basics ..............................................................................20
Troubleshooting...................................................................................33
T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................38
Contacting T echnical Support ..............................................................40
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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
D-Link Air DWL-700AP
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2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point
Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A
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Manual on CD
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Quick Installation Guide
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Ethernet Cable
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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
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operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above,
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with JavaScript enabled
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Introduction
The D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance
wireless Access Point. 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 802.1 1b 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 delivers.
The DWL-700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large 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.
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Features and Benefits
Fully 802.1 1b Compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard
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and interoperable with all existing 802.1 1b compliant devices
! Stronger Network Security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption – Supports 64/
128-bit WEP encryption for higher level of security for your data and wireless
communication than encryption found in existing 802.11b product s
! 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
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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. Y ou 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.
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Considerations
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:
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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.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick
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(.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.
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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
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devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless
Infrastructure Network
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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 drivers for the wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer .
(e.g, the DWL-650; See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-
650.)
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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
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Type in the IP Address
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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
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User Name field
Leave the Password
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blank
Click OK
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admin
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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 webbased configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an
ethernet connection to the DWL-700AP .
Home > Wizard
Apply
Cancel
Help
Restart
Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page
Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page
Clicking Help will bring up helpful information regarding the page
Clicking Restart will restart the router . (Necessary for some changes.)
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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: (Service Set Identifier) default is the default setting. 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, 128,
or 256 bit in length.
When enabling encryption, select the Key T yp e (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
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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 St atic IP Addresses to the devices in your network, please
remember that the IP Address for each computer or device must be in the same IP
Address range as all the devices in the network. Each device must also have the
same Subnet Mask. For example: Assign the first computer an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, the second device an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, and so on. Devices that
are assigned the same IP Address may not be visible on the network.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > DHCP
DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If
you want to use the Access Point as a DHCP server to automatically assign Dynamic
IP Addresses on the network, you will select Enabled.
Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the
starting point of the IP Address range for your network
Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP Address of your IP Address range, if you
have enabled the DHCP function of the Access Point
Lease Time: Choose the length of time at which the DHCP function of the
DWL-700AP automatically regenerates the IP Addresses to the devices in your
network
DHCP Client T able: Lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic
IP Addresses from the Access Point
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