D-link DWL-3260AP User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................. 2
Package Contents ............................................................................3
Introduction .....................................................................................4
Features and Benefits .......................................................................6
Wireless Basics ................................................................................7
Three Operational Modes ............................................................... 10
Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................................... 11
Using the Configuration Menu ....................................................... 13
Using the AP Manager ................................................................... 54
Networking Basics ......................................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 100
Technical Specifications ............................................................... 106
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Package Contents
Package Contents
D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3260AP
Managed Wireless Access Point
Power over Ethernet base unit
Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A
Power Cord
Manual and Warranty on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
Mounting Plate
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DWL-3260AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Minimum System Requirements
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
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Introduction
Introduction
The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP is a powerful and reliable wireless access point for businessclass enterprise environments. Designed for indoor installation, this access point provides
advanced functions including 108Mbps Turbo speed, security, Quality of Service (QoS), and
Power over Ethernet (PoE) for network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and robust
wireless network.
Up to 108Mbps Wireless Speed. The DWL-3260AP delivers reliable wireless performance with
standard 802.11g wireless throughput rates of up to 54Mbps. It has the added capability of
reaching maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps (Turbo mode) powered by D-Link
108G technology. At the same time, the DWL-3260AP remains fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and 802.11g standards.
Power Over Ethernet Support. For maximum coverage, the DWL-3260AP can be placed at outof-the-way locations such as on a ceiling, using a mounting plate. Industry-standard 802.3af PoE
support facilitates installation of this device on high places, where AC outlets are inaccessible and
providing power to these locations is difcult and expensive. From the ceiling, the DWL-3260AP
can obtain power from a PoE switch located as far as 100 meters away through the unused pairs
of the existing network cable, doing away with the need to install separate power wiring.
Ceiling Mounting. The DWL-3260AP has a round shape and can be camouaged as a smoke
detector to distract the attention of network intruders. Its diagnostic LED can be turned off to make
it appear even more like a smoke detector.
Advanced Wireless Security. Since wireless security remains a strong concern among
businesses, the DWL-3260AP provides the latest wireless security technologies by supporting
both WPA/WPA2-Enterprise and 802.1x to ensure complete network protection. In addition, the
DWL-3260AP currently comes 802.11i-ready to fully support industrial grade wireless security.
Other security features included in this Access Point are MAC Address Filtering, Wireless LAN
segmentation, Broadcast SSID Disabled, and support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
data encryption.
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Support. To maximize total return on investment, the DWL-
3260AP can be congured to operate as an access point (AP mode), a point-to-point bridge or
a point-to-multipoint bridge (WDS mode). In the AP mode, the DWL-3260AP uses its built-in
omni-directional antenna for multi-angle coverage. In the WDS mode, the DWL-3260AP can be
mounted on a high wall and externally tted with an optional directional antenna through its SMA
connector. Users will disable the built-in antenna through a slide switch, and the DWL-3260AP will
communicate only with wireless bridges, using the external directional antenna, without allowing
wireless clients or workstations to access them.
*”Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughout
rate.”
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Introduction
Increased Network Flexibility and Efciency. The DWL-3260AP supports multiple SSIDs, allowing
you to separate applications based on security and performance requirements. You can enable
encryption and authentication on one SSID to protect private applications and no security on
another SSID to maximize open connectivity for public usage. Multiple SSIDs means you can mix
and match the broadcasting of SSIDs. For public Internet access applications, you can broadcast
the SSID to enable user radio cards to automatically nd available access points. For private
applications, you can disable SSID broadcast to prevent intruders from identifying your network.
You can set the number of users that can associate via a particular SSID to control usage of
particular applications. This can help provide a somewhat limited form of bandwidth control for
particular applications.
Cost Saving and Mobile Applications. By supporting multiple SSIDs, the DWL-3260AP allows you
to logically divide your access point into several virtual access points all within a single hardware
platform. Rather than having two separate WLANs, you can deploy one access point to support
more than one application, such as public Internet access and internal network control to increase
exibility and keep costs down.
Advanced Network Management. Network administrators can manage all the DWL-3260AP's
settings via its web-based conguration utility or with Telnet. For advanced network management,
the administrators can use D-Link's AP Manager or D-View SNMP management module to congure
and manage multiple access points from a single location. In addition to a streamlined management
process, network administrators can also verify and conduct regular maintenance checks without
wasting resources by sending personnel out to physically verify proper operation.
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Features and Benefits
For Business-Class Environments - The DWL-3260AP is in smoke detector
shape that is ideal for mounting on ceiling or other indoor deployments. It also
comes with an optional RP-SMA external directional antenna for communicating
with another DWL-3260AP.
3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different
operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point;
WDS with AP, or WDS.
Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Faster wireless networking with the 802.11g standard to provide a maximum
wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to
108Mbps* in Super G mode).
Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to
11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on
your own schedule without sacricing connectivity.
Features and Benefits
Better security with WPA - The DWL-3260AP can securely connect wireless
clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much
higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously
been available.
AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network
conguration quick and simple.
SNMP for Management - The DWL-3260AP is not just fast but it also supports
SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP manager
software is bundled with the DWL-3260AP for network conguration and
rmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-3260AP
easily with the Web-based conguration. A D-Link D-View module will be
downloadable for network administration and real-time network trafc monitoring
with D-Link D-View software.
Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).
Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range.
Web-based interface for managing and conguring.
*”Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and
network overhead lower actual data throughout rate.”
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Wireless Basics
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 ofce
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 efciently. Increased
mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial
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
signicantly improve worker efciency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks
that frequently change can benet 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 ofce.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional
Ethernet network devices. The DWL-3260AP saves money by providing multi-functionality,
congurable in one of four different modes.
Scalability - WLANs can be congured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specic
applications and installations. Congurations 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.
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Wireless Basics
Standards-Based Technology
The DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point 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 of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super
G mode)
within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
This means that in most environments, within the specied range of this device, you will be able
to transfer large les 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-3260AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure
the greatest speed and range possible.
802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and
WPA2.
*”Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead
lower actual data throughout rate.”
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Wireless Basics
The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP 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:
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-3260AP and other network
devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-3260AP’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.
Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum
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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
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appliances that generate RF noise.
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Three Operational Modes
Three Operational Modes
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Getting Started
Getting Started
You will need broadband Internet access.
1
2
Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.
3
(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)
Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit.
4
(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3260AP.)
Connect the DWL-3260AP to the PoE base unit.
5
(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3260AP.)
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link
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WDA-2320 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop
computer.
(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)
Install the drivers for the D-Link WNA-2330 wireless Cardbus adapter into a
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laptop computer.
(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the WNA-2330.)
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Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Getting Started
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the
LAN port on the DWL-3260AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base
unit to your router/switch, using a straight through cable, or to a PC, using a
crossover cable.
Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE
base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical
outlet.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu
To congure the DWL-3260AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-3260AP with an
Ethernet cable (see the
Network Layout diagram).
First, disable the
Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the
go to
enable box.
Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™) .
Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-3260AP in the address eld
(http://192.168.0.50) and press
DWL-3260AP and your computer are in the same subnet.
After the connection is established, you will see the user identication window as shown.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3260AP, make sure to
enter the correct IP address.
Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function,
Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the
Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.
Type admin in the User Name eld
Leave the Password eld blank
Click
OK
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Using the Configuration Menu
After successfully logging into the DWL-3260AP the following screen appears:
When making changes on most of the conguration screens in this section, use the Apply button
at the bottom of each screen to save your conguration changes.
Click to apply conguration changes.
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Home > Basic Settings > Wireless
Using the Configuration Menu
Wireless Band:
Mode:
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
Channel:
IEEE 802.11g
Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
Auto Channel Scan is set by default. All devices on the network
must share the same channel. To change the channel, uncheck Auto
Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan
and match the wireless setting.)
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless (continued)
Auto Channel
Scan:
Authentication:
Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the
channel for best wireless performance.)
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Enterprise
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Enterprise
WPA-Auto-Personal
Select Open System to communicate the key across the
network.
Select
Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
that share the same WEP settings.
Select
Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data
encryption.
Select
WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Auto-Enterprise
to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server.
Select
WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Personal to
secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
(No RADIUS server required).
Encryption:
Key Type*:
Key Size:
Valid Key:
First through
Fourth keys:
Select
Select HEX or ASCII.
Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits.
Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.
Input up to
keys in the valid key eld.
Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here).
four keys for encryption. You will select one of these
*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 Menu
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, &
WPA-Auto-Enterprise
Cipher Type:
Group Key Update
Interval:
RADIUS Server:
RADIUS Port:
RADIUS Secret:
Accounting Mode:
Accounting Server:
Accounting Port:
When you select
TKIP from the pull down menu.
or
Select the interval during which the group key will be valid.
1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data
transfer rate.
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
Enter the RADIUS port.
Enter the RADIUS secret.
Select if you want to use a different server for accounting.
Enter the IP address of the Accounting server.
Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default).
WPA-Enterprise, you must select AUTO, AES,
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, &
WPA-Auto-Personal
Cipher Type:
Group Key Update
Interval:
PassPhrase:
When you select
TKIP from the pull down menu.
Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The
default value of 1800 is recommended.
When you select
the corresponding eld.
WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, or
WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode
In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still
functioning as a wireless AP.
Wireless Band:
Mode:
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
IEEE 802.11g
WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued)
Channel:
Auto Channel
Scan:
Remote AP MAC
Address:
WDS Site Survey:
Authentication:
6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the
same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan
and match the wireless setting.)
Click on the
Click on the network you want to connect to.
Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the
channel for best wireless performance.)
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve
as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
Select
Select
that share the same WEP settings.
Select
encryption.
Select
secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
(No RADIUS Server required).
Scan button to search for available wireless networks.
Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data
WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to
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Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS mode
Using the Configuration Menu
In WDS mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as
a wireless AP.
Wireless Band:
Mode:
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
IEEE 802.11g
WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Channel:
Auto Channel
Scan:
Remote AP MAC
Address:
WDS Site Survey:
Authentication:
6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the
same channel.
Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the
channel for best wireless performance.)
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve
as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Click on the
Click on the network you want to connect to.
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
Select
network.
Select
that share the same WEP settings.
Select
encryption.
Select
to secure your network using a password and dynamic key
changes.
(No RADIUS Server required).
Scan button to search for available wireless networks.
Open System to communicate the key across the
Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data
WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal
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Home > Wireless Modes
Using the Configuration Menu
AP Mode
Access Point
WDS with AP
Authentication Available
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Enterprise
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Enterprise
WPA-Auto-Personal
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WDS
WPA-Auto-Personal
Open System
Shared Key
Open System/Shared Key
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
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Home > Basic Settings > LAN
Using the Configuration Menu
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-3260AP. 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.
Get IP From:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have
a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP
address to the DWL-3260AP. When DHCP is selected the other
elds here will be greyed out.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address
that is within the IP address range of your network.
Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the
same subnet mask.
Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there isn’t
a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the
range of your network.
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Home > Advanced Settings > Performance
Using the Configuration Menu
Wireless Band:
Frequency:
IEEE 802.11g.
The frequency reects the choice of the wireless channel. When
IEEE 802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6.
Channel:
Data Rate*:
The default channel for IEEE 802.11g is 6.
The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps,
24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps.
Beacon Interval:
Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a
network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is
recommended.
DTIM:
(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) - Select a setting between 1 and
1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of
255.
the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
*”Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network
overhead lower actual data throughout rate.”
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Using the Configuration Menu
Fragment Length:
RTS Length:
Transmit Power:
Super G Mode:
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346
byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the
default setting
This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you
encounter inconsistent data ow, only minor modications to the
value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended
Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum
power.
Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that
increase end user application throughput in an 802.11g network.
Super G is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices.
For top performance, all wireless devices on the network should be
Super G capable. Select either
or Super G with Dynamic Turbo.
Disabled:
Super G
without
Turbo:
Standard 802.11g support, no enhanced capabilities.
Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression,
and no Turbo mode.
Disabled, Super G without Turbo,
Radio:
WMM:
Praemble:
Wireless B/G Mode:
Antenna Diversity:
Super
G with
Dynamic
Turbo:
Select On or Off.
Select
stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia, by enabling this feature it will improve
the user experience for audio and video applications over a Wi-Fi
network.
Select the default value
This function allows you to congure the wireless network with IEEE
802.11g only, IEEE 802.11b only, or IEEE 802.11g with backward
interoperability with IEEE 802.11b.
The DWL-3260AP supports 2.4GHz radio with two antennas. Radio
is connected to each antenna and supports auto diversity mode by
default. This means that the access point will auto switch to the
antenna with better RSSI value.
Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression,
and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible
with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is
only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are
congured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled.
Enable or Disable, Disable is selected by default. WMM
Short and Long, or Long Only.
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Antenna Diversity
(continued):
Diversity: The DWL-3260AP will auto switch to the antenna with
better RSSI value.
Left Antenna: The AP will not switch antenna and the radio will
use the left antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive
packets.
Right Antenna: AP won’t switch antenna and the radio will use
the right antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive
packets.
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Home > Advanced Settings > Grouping
Using the Configuration Menu
Load Balance:
User Limit:
Link Integrate:
Ethernet Link
Status:
Load Balancing allows you to balance and share the wireless
network trafc and clients using multiple DWL-3260APs. Select
Enable or Disable.
Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64).
If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-3260AP
is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless
segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP.
Select
Displays the current link status of the DWL-3260AP Ethernet port.
Enable or Disable.
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Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID
Using the Configuration Menu
If you want to congure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and
DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, congure a port on the
switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard.
Enable Multi-SSID:
Enable VLAN Status:
Band:
Index:
SSID:
Check to use Multi-SSID.
Check to use a VLAN.
IEEE802.11g is selected.
You can select up to 7 multi-SSIDs. The default multi-SSIDs is the
primary, which puts the total to 8 multi-SSIDs.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
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Security:
The Multi-SSIDs security can be WPA/WPA2-Enterprise or
WPA-Auto-Enterprise only when the Primary SSID’s security is
at the same security level. Also, they must connect to the same
RADIUS server.
VLAN ID:
Key Type:
Key Size:
When Primary SSID is set to any of
the following security levels:
None
Open System (WEP)
Shared Key (WEP)
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
WPA-Enterprise
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA-Auto-Enterprise
If you congure enable Guest access and congure Internal and
Guest networks on VLANs, this eld will be enabled.
Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN.
This will cause the access point to send DHCP requests with the
VLAN tag. The switch and the DHCP server must support VLAN
IEEE802.1Q frames. The access point must be able to reach the
DHCP server.
Check with the Administrator regarding the VLAN and DHCP
congurations.
Select
Select
Select the 1st key all the way through the 4th key, to be set as the
Key:
active key. Enter key here.
HEX or ASCII.
64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit.
Multi-SSID can use any of these
security levels:
None
Open System (WEP)
Shared Key (WEP)
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
None
Open System (WEP)
Shared Key (WEP)
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
WPA-Auto-Personal
WPA-Enterprise
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA-Auto-Enterprise
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