D-Link AirPro TM DWL-6000AP 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ....................................................................................10 Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP 2.4GHz/5GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point • • • • Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.5A 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-6000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction The new D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point is a multimode access point that simultaneously serves both 802.11a wireless connectivity at up to 54 Mbps (108 Mbps in Turbo mode*) and 802.11b wireless connectivity at up to 11Mbps (22 Mbps with D-Link AirPlus products.) In addition to identifying and communicating with other 802.11a and 802.
The DWL-6000AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be easily integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point with the D-Link 2.4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into an existing network. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-6000AP.
• Supports easy firmware upgrade • AP Manager on the Installation CD • Supports AP Discover and easy IP Configuration • Bulk Firmware upgrade • Bulk device setting (WEP key, ACL, MD5 Database and others) • Supports D-View and Open View for Enterprise application • Supports Telnet Configuration • MAC layer ACL (Access Control List) allows 16 MAC entries • Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast • PSPF-(Public Switch Packet Filter) - segregates the wireless segment from the LAN • Supports TPC and DFS fun
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-6000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below: LED LED Activity Power A steady light indicates a connection to a power source 10M Link/Act A steady light indicates connection on the Ethernet port, at 10Mbps; a blinking light indicates activity 100M Link/Act A steady light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port, at 100Mbps; a blinking light indicates activity 11a WLAN A blinking light indicates activity on the 802.
Wireless Basics 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.
Wireless Basics The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link AirPro 802.11a family of products, which include: ♦ 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (D-Link DWL-A650) ♦ 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers (D-Link DWL-A520) The DWL-6000AP is also compatible with the D-Link AirPlus 802.11b Wireless Family of LAN products, which include: ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (D-Link DWL-650+) ♦ Enhanced 2.
Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, D-Link AirPro DWL6000AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. 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-6000AP will automatically connect with other D-Link AirPro or AirPlus 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 Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and files. Using the Configuration Menu - learn the settings for the DWL-6000AP, using the web-based interface. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Troubleshooting - learn how to check for common installation issues and other tips for troubleshooting.
Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-6000AP is web-based. The DWL6000AP can be set up using any current web browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 5.5 (or newer), or Netscape Navigator 4x (or newer). The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL-6000AP. The DWL6000AP has a default IP Address of 192.168.0.50 with subnet mask 255.255.255.
Using the Configuration Menu (During configuration, please always remember to click Apply to save the changes.) Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-6000AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-6000AP.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless (continued) Wireless Band: Choose 802.11a or 802.11b. In the illustration shown, 802.11a is selected . SSID: (Service Set Identifier) “default” is the default setting for both 802.11a and 802.11b. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance The default Performance settings are shown in the illustration above. Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11b (up to 22 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled for 802.11a. 802.11b does not have the Turbo mode option. Frequency: The frequency range will be displayed. Channel: The default channel for 802.11a is 36.
Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance. RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select 802.11a or 802.11b Internal Station Connection: Click on Enabled* to enable communication between the 802.11a and 802.11b bands on your dual-band network. Deselect this box to disallow communication between the two bands on your network. (*You will also need to check Enabled at the Internal Station Connection Between 802.11a and 802.11b box in this screen, in order for this communication to be successful.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band: Select 802.11a or 802.11b Authentication: Select from one of the following: Open System: the DWL-6000AP will be visible to all devices on the network. Open System is the default setting. Shared Key: in order to access the DWL-6000AP on the network, the device must be listed in the Access Control List Shared Key/Open System: click here to select both options 802.1x: click here to select 802.1x authentication 802.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Admin If you wish, you can change your password here. Keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click Help at any time if you need assistance. Click Apply if you have made any changes. Tools > System If you have made changes to the configuration settings, click Restart in this window to apply the changes. Click Restore, if you would like to return the DWL-6000AP to its factory default settings.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Click Browse: select the updated firmware file that you downloaded from support.dlink.com Click OK: after you have selected the file, click OK Tools > Misc Telnet Settings Status: Select Enabled or Disabled Timeout: Select the Timeout period after which your Telnet session will log off. Apply: Click Apply for changes to take effect Telnet - you can manage your network remotely using this DOSbased program.
Using the Configuration Menu Run TFTP Program *To run the D-Link TFTP program, insert the DWL-6000AP CD-ROM, and click on Run TFTP Program. Or go to Start > Run > and type d:\tftpd.exe (where “d:\” refers to the CD-ROM drive on the computer.) (Note: The TFTP program must be running to upload the firmware.) TFTP Program Status > Device Info The Status>Device Info screen displays the configuration settings of your computer.
Using the Configuration Menu 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 34
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below) 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 Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX 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 36
Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX 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 37
Networking Basics 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. Type ping xxx.xxx.
Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Next Select Local printer attached to this computer (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next Select Use the following port: From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) Click Next Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next 45
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish 46
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will appear Click Next Select Local Printer...
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer In this screen, select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. Select LPR Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer This screen will show you information about your printer. Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. Click Next Select Yes, to print a test page. Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-6000AP 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-6000AP Access Point. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-6000AP cannot access the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting 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 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 • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 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.
Troubleshooting 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 7. Resetting the DWL-6000AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-6000AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
Technical Specifications Standards • • • • • Ports IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.1x • (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP) • (1) Power – 5V DC, 2.5A Network Management • Web-Based Interface AP Manager available on the Installation CD Telnet-compatible Network Architecture • Supports Infrastructure Mode .. .
Humidity: Emissions: • 5%-95%, non-condensing • FCC part 15b • UL1950-3 Physical Dimensions: • L = 9.25 inches • W = 6.25 inches • H = 1.50 inches 802.
802.11a Specifications (continued) Modulation Techniques: • BPSK • QPSK • 16 QAM • 64 QAM • 5dBi dipole antenna with diversity Modulation Techniques: • BPSK • QPSK 802.11b Specifications Data Rates: • 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 22Mbps Data Security: • 64, 128, 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Antenna Type: • 2dBi antenna with Diversity Available Channels: • Eleven channels for North America. Three non-overlapping Frequency Range: • 2.4 – 2.
Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States 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 web site, or by phone. Technical Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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