D-Link DWL-700AP User Manual

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DWL-700AP

D-Link Air

Wireless Access Point

Before You Begin

It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch for
configuring the DWL-700AP. The default IP address for the DWL-700AP is

192.168.0.50 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Y ou will need to assign your

computer a St atic IP address within the same range as the DWL-700AP’s IP address
for the purpose of configuring the DWL-700AP. See the Manual on the CD-ROM if you

need assistance in assigning a St atic IP address for your network adapter.

Check Your Package Contents

DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point

TM

CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)

Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable

5V 2A DC Power Adapter

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-700AP.06062003

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Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.

Connecting The DWL-700AP Wireless Ac­cess Point To Your Network

A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the

DWL-700AP and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet
or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.

B. Using a Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the LAN port on the

back panel of the DWL-700AP and the other end of the cable to a switch.
Note: Y ou also have the option of connecting the DWL-700AP directly to the
computer that will be used for configuration. The Link LED light will illuminate
to indicate a proper Ethernet connection.

C. Computers with 802.1 1b wireless adapters such as the DWL-650 Air

Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-520 Air Wireless PCI Adapter can
connect to the DWL-700AP. By default, the DWL-700AP SSID is set to
‘default’ with a Channel setting of ‘6’.

C. Antenna

Used to wirelessly

connect to 802.1 1b

networks.

Reset Button

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B. LAN Port

This is the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enabled device.

A. Receptor for

Power Adapter

Using The Setup Wizard

Open your Web
browser and type

“http://192.168.0.50”

into the URL address
box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.

The logon pop-up
screen will appear.

T ype “admin” for the
username and leave the
password field blank.

http://192.168.0.50

admin

Click OK

Once you have
logged in, the Home
screen will appear.

Click Run Wizard

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Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

Y ou will see the
following screens.

Click Next

Step 1 - Set up your new

password. You have the

option to establish a
password.

Click Next

Step 2 - Set Wireless LAN

Connection

By default the DWL-700AP
SSID is set to ‘default’ with
a Channel setting of ‘6’.

Click Next

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Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

Step 3 - Encryption

The DWL-700AP is capable
of two levels of wireless
encryption - 64-bit, and 128­bit. By default encryption
is disabled. Y ou can
change the encryption
settings for more secure
wireless communication.

Click Next

Click Restart

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Your Setup is Complete!

Click Close

Y ou will be returned to the Home tab. Please close all internet browser
windows.

When you have completed the
steps in this Quick Installation

Guide, your connected network

should look similar to this:

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Connecting to the DWL-700AP

Using the Air Wireless
Utillity included with the Air
Adapters, you can browse
and connect to the DWL­700AP.

The MAC address of the
DWL-700AP is listed on
the product sticker on the
bottom of the unit.

The Link Info page of the
Air utility will show the
connection status between
the DWL-700AP and Air
wireless adapter.

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Technical Support

Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United St ates 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.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
24 hours a day , seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com
email:[e-mail]

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca
email:[e-mail]

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