D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP Tri-Mode Dualband 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................7 Getting Started ....................................................................................10 Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: " D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP 2.4GHz/5GHz Tri-mode Dualband Wireless Access Point " Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2A " Manual on CD " Quick Installation Guide " Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-7000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity — the D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point. This tri-mode, dualband Access Point provides the most expanded user bandwidth available in an AP. Wireless clients can connect to this AP using any one of its 11 non-overlapping channels to transfer data at speeds never before achievable in a wireless device. The DWL-7000AP operates seamlessly and simultaneously in both the 2.
Connections " Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch " Cross-Over cable is required when connecting directly to an ethernet adapter on a computer Features & Benefits " Up to 54 Mbps with 11 Non-overlapping channels - Means you can transfer large files up to 5 times more quickly than was previously possible without signal interference " 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below: LED LED Activity Power A steady light indicates a connection to a power source LAN (10/100) A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port; a blinking light indicates activity WLAN (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) A blinking light indicates activity in the respective wireless mode: 802.11a and/or 802.11b/802.
Wireless Basics D-Link Air Xpert wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-touse and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Xpert wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-7000AP is compatible with the following wireless products: " D-Link AirPro DWL-A650, D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirXpert DWL-A650, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G TMDWL-G650, D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers " D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 and D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link AirXpert DWL-AG520, and D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers Standards-Based Technology The DWL-
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link Air XpertTM DWL-7000AP 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.
Getting Started Right out of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-7000AP will automatically connect with other D-Link Air Xpert products IP ADDRESS Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup, such as the DI-604, you will not need to assign a static IP Address.
Getting Started (continued) An Infrastructure wireless network contains an Access Point or Router. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: 2 1 Ethernet Router 3 4 6 5 For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) please do the following: 1. You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription 2. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem 3.
Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7000AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-7000AP. The DWL-7000AP default IP Address is shown below: " Open the web browser " Type in the IP Address of the Access Point Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-7000AP, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Note: In the Configuration screens that follow, you will be able to configure settings for 802.11a and 802.11g devices in your network. Settings that you input for 802.11g devices will also apply to 802.11b devices in your network. Wireless Band: Choose 802.11a or 802.11g. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) “default” is the default setting for both 802.11a and 802.11g. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN This window displays the default settings of the DWL-7000AP. Get IP From: Choose Static or Dynamic. If you select Static you will manually input the IP Address. If you select Dynamic the DHCP server on your network will automatically assign an IP Address. IP Address: The default IP Address is 192.168.0.50. (Note: you will need to use the AP Manager to determine the IP Address dynamically assigned to the Access Point.) Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask is 255.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Choose 802.11a or 802.11g Wireless Band; then select from the following options: Access Point: Select this mode to create a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 72 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) The default Performance settings are shown in the illustration above. Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Frequency: The frequency range will be displayed. Channel: The default channel for 802.11a is 52. The default channel for 802.11g is 6.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters Access Control: Disabled Accept Reject - Disable the Access Control feature Accept the MAC Addresses in the list into the network Reject the MAC Addresses in the list from participating in the network Access Control List: Input the MAC Addresses into the list MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption 802.1x - is the first line of defense against network intrusion. In the authentication process the Radius Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients will be denied access. EAP(Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows XP Operating System. You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-7000APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7000APs with the same group name. After selecting this option, you will be prompted to enter a Group Name. All the APs that share Load Balancing must have the same Group Name and the same SSID. Assign each Access Point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name: The default User Name is admin Old Password: To change your password, first enter the old password New Password: Enter the new password Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new password Apply: To save changes, click Apply Tools > System Apply Settings and Restart: If you have made any changes to the configuration settings, click Restart to apply the changes Restore to Factory Default Settings: To return the DWL-7000AP to the factory default
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Firmware Update File: Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you Browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated firmware file on your hard drive, click OK.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point. Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for additional information.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, Click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: " Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) " Right-click on My Computer " Select Properties and click " Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. " You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. " To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer " In this window, enter the Computer name " Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup " All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. " Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range).
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. " Click the Support tab " Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 " Double-click on Network Connections " Right-click on Local Area Connections " Double-click on Properties 33
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 " Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) " Click Properties " In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OS X " " Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences cClick on Network " Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu " Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu " Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields " Click Apply Now 35
Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OS X " Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences " Click on Network " Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu " Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu " Click Apply Now " The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 36
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 " Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 " Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-7000AP Access Point. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-7000AP cannot access the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
Troubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
Troubleshooting (continued) " Double-click on Network Adapters " Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter " Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly " Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly " Click OK 41
Troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5.
Troubleshooting (continued) 7. Resetting the DWL-7000AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7000AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
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