User's Manual

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Introduction
The DWL-2700AP covers a large operating distance, providing an 802.11g outdoor WLAN
which enables users to access the Internet or an organization’s network.
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DWL-2700AP features a die-cast watertight housing and a
built-in lightning protector to protect the access point from harsh environmental conditions,
including extreme variance in temperature. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE)
and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installation.
The DWL-2700AP is suitable for manufacturing plants, industrial sites, military bases,
universities, hotels, airports and golf courses.
Configurable in five different modes (access point;bridge;multi-point bridge;wireless client
and repeater), the DWL-2700AP offers 128-bit encryption; WPA and 802.1X authentication
when used with a RADIUS server; MAC address access control; and additional security
features.
With a built-in firewall, the DWL-2700AP can operate as a NAT inbound virtual server
and provides IP based access control. Denial of Service (DoS) protection is also included
with the DWL-2700AP to prevent the wireless network from being hacked. The DWL-
2700AP is easily managed via a web-based user interface, Telnet, or RS-232 console
configuration. The DWL-2700AP can also be managed remotely through SNMP (MIB I &
MIB II) support.
Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version
6.0 and Above
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
System Requirements for Configuration:
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At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps in Super G
mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-
2700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit
significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly.