D Link DWLG710A1 Users Manual

D-Link AirPlus

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DWL-G710

802.11g Wireless Range Extender

Manual

Building Networks for People

Content s

Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Connections..........................................................................................5

LEDs ....................................................................................................6

Features ...............................................................................................7

Wireless Basics....................................................................................8

Installation Considerations ..................................................................10

Getting Started....................................................................................11

Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................13

Networking Basics .............................................................................19

Troubleshooting...................................................................................34

T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................41

Contacting T echnical Support..............................................................44

Warranty..............................................................................................45

Registration ........................................................................................48

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Package Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710

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802.11g W ireless Range Extender
Power Adapter-DC 5V, 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-G710 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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System Requirements for Configuration:

Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based

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operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter

Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version

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7.0 and above

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Introduction

With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to five times the rate of previous wireless
devices (up to 54Mbps*), you can work faster and more efficiently , increasing productivity .
With the DWL-G710, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will
benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly .

The D-Link AirPlus
signal of D-Link AirPlusTM G access points and wireless routers to extend the range of
your wireless network.

The DWL-G710 is capable of a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps when
used with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products such as the DWL-G510 Wireless PCI
Adapter, DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter , and the DI-524 Wireless Router.

The DWL-G710 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh,
Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network.

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G DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender can repeat the wireless

*Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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Connections

Pressing the

Reset Button

restores the
DWL-G710 to its
original factory
default settings.

The LAN Port is
Auto-MDI/MDIX. Y ou
can insert either a
straight-through or a
crossover Ethernet
cable in this port in
order to connect the
DWL-G710 to the
local network.

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Receptor
for the

Power
Adapter

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender has 3
LEDs as shown below:

Power:

A steady green light
indicates a connection to
a power source.

LAN:

A steady green light indicates a good Ethernet
connection.

WLAN:

A steady green light indicates a good wireless
connection. A blinking light indicates that the
DWL-G710 is receiving/transmitting from/to
the wireless network.

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Features and Benefits

Extends the range of your wireless network.

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With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* with AirPlus G Products,

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the DWL-G710 delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and
MP3 files much faster than standard 802.1 1b networks.

Fully 802.11b compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard

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and interoperable with all existing 802.1 1b compliant devices.

Easy setup with the setup wizard.

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Web-based interface for managing and configuring – Easy-to-use interface

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independent of the operating system.

Simple configuration with the Site Survey tool. Just click on a network to

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extend the range of an access point or router in that network. No MAC
addresses needed.

Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet port.

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*Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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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 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

within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time
information can significantly improve worker efficiency .

- Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location

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.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as

conventional Ethernet network devices.

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.

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Wireless Basics (continued)

The DWL-G710 is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products:

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D-Link AirPlus

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Wireless PCI Adapter used with desktop computers

D-Link AirPlus

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Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers

D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-524

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Wireless Router

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The DWL-G710 is also interoperable with other 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b
standards-compliant devices.

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender utilizes the 802.1 1b and the 802.11g standards.
The IEEE 802.11g st andard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the

maximum wireless signal rate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM

technology.

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G DWL-G630

This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will
be able to transfer large files 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-G710 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the
greatest speed and range possible.

*Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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