D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Installation Considerations ................................................................... 8 Getting Started ...............................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-7100AP 802.11a/802.11g (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Access Point Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps* in Super AG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-7100AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that the DWL-7100AP is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device.
Features Faster Wireless Networking with speeds up to 108Mbps* in Super AG mode Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-7100AP can connect with existing 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a- compliant wireless network adapter cards.
Wireless Basics D-Link AirPremierTM AG 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPremierTM AG 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) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and draft 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band. The 802.11a standard also increases the data rate up to 54Mbps, but within the 5GHz band. Both 802.11a and 802.11g utilize OFDM technology.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-7100AP 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.
Getting Started Right out of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-7100AP will automatically connect with other D-Link AirPremierTM AG products. IP ADDRESS Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network you will not need to assign a static IP address.
Getting Started (continued) An Infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router.
Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7100AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7100AP. The DWL-7100AP 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-7100AP, 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 BandSSID- Select 802.11g or 802.11a from the pulldown menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-7100AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
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). PtP Bridge (Point to Point Bridge): This mode enables you to connect two WLANS. Remote AP MAC Address: Input the remote AP MAC address of the AP with which the DWL-7100AP will associate.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode > AP Repeater & AP Client When you select AP Repeater or AP Client mode, the Site Survey tool will appear as shown below. Double-click on the SSID of the network of your choice to automatically input the values for both the Root AP MAC Address and the SSID. AP Repeater: To extend the range of the wireless network select this option and enter the MAC address of the remote AP within your network that will have its range extended.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 2.4GHz range) Advanced > Performance Frequency: The frequency will reflect the channel selection. Channel: The default channel for 802.11a is 52. The default channel for 802.11g is 6. Auto Channel Select: Select Enabled to enable the automatic selection of the most advantageous channel for use within your network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance (continued) Super Mode: Super Mode is available in both 802.11a and 802.11g, as follows: Radio Wave: Select ON or OFF. Apply: Click Apply if you have made any changes.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11a is selected here. You can select 802.11a or 802.11g. 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 MAC Address: Input the MAC address. Click Save to include in the MAC address list below.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band- Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Internal Station Connection- Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. If this feature is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Access- Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with wireless clients.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- Select IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a. 802.11a is selected here. Authentication- Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-EAP to communicate using WPA encryption (with the use of a RADIUS server).
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) WPA mode- PSK - The Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA does not require the inclusion of a RADIUS server in your network. EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol is a general authentication protocol that is used in conjunction with a RADIUS server in the network. Passphrase- If you selected PSK you will need to enter a Passphrase in this field.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-7100APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7100APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). User Limit: Set the User Limit in this field (0-64). Link Integrity: Select Enabled or Disabled.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server ControlEnable or Disable the DHCP function here. Dynamic Pool SettingsIP Assigned From Enter the starting IP address in the range. The Range of Pool (1-255)Enter the number (the quantity) of IP address in the range. SubMask- Enter the subnet mask here. Gateway- Enter the IP address of the router on the network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server ControlEnable or Disable the DHCP function here. Static Pool SettingsAssigned IPEnter the static IP address of the device here. Assigned MAC AddressE n t e r t h e M AC address of the device here. SubMask- Enter the subnet mask here. Gateway- Enter the IP address of the router on the network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-7100AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP Dynamic Pools-These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses.
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.
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) Tools > Cfg File Update File- Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Load Settings to the Local Hard DriveClick OK to load the selected settings. Tools > Misc. Telnet Settings StatusClick to Enable a Telnet session. TimeoutSelect a time period after which a session timeout will occur.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-7100AP, as well as the firmware version and the MAC address. This window displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the access point. You may select 802.11a or 802.11g statistics.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Client Info Here you will find client information, including MAC address, wireless band, authentication mode, signal strength and power saving mode. Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for additional information.
Using the AP Manager The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AG AP Manager • Select DWL-7100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device. To select an entire list, hold the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration Click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also save and load configuration files from this window. When you load a configuration file, you must click Apply if you want the settings to be applied to the selected device(s).
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration as noted(*) below: • Device Name(*): This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a checkmark in the Device Name box to change the name. This option can only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>General (continued) • Load Balance: This pulldown selection enables or disables load balancing. When you enable load balance you allow several access points to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the access points with the same SSID. All the APs that share Load Balancing must have the same SSID. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Wireless>IEEE802.11a • SSID: The Service Set (network) • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. • Super A: Super A is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11a network. Super A is backwards compatible with standard 802.11a devices.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Wireless • SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. • Super G: Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11g network. Super G is backwards compatible with standard 802.11g devices.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. • Authentication Type: Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used on the selected device(s). • Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the selected device(s).
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11a>WPA-EAP • Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. • Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11g>WPA-EAP • Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security> IEEE 802.11a & IEEE 802.11g>Security Server • RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. • RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. • RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Device Configuration>Security>WPA-PSK • Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. • Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Filters • Internal Station Connect Cross 11a, 11g: Enabling this allows wireless IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: • Internal Station Connection: Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>AP Mode The following featuresare configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: • Access Point: The default setting used to create a wireless LAN. • PtP Bridge: Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together. This only works with another DWL-7100AP. If enabled you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7100AP. • PtMP Bridge: Allows you to connect mulitple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-7100APs.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>DHCP • DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. • Dynamic Pool Settings: Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address pool in the fields below. • Static Pool Settings: Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-7100AP allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file, follow these steps: • Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager. • Click the device configuration button. • Click the Save button after you have all of the settings as you want them. • A popup window will appear prompting you for a file name and location. Enter the file name, choose a file destination, and click Save.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). To upgrade the firmware: • Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. • Click on the firmware button as shown above. • A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click Open. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11a Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here.
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Click Finish The DWL-7100AP setup is complete! 49
Using the AP Manager (continued) Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. About Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager.
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. 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. Click Next.
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. Click Next.
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 wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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 in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties. 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: DHCP-capable 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 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. Click on Properties.
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) 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 Access Point, as shown.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-7100AP 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-7100AP. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-7100AP 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 DWLA650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device status D-Link DWL-A650 to check that the device is working properly D-Link DWL-A650 Click OK 67
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-7100AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7100AP to the factory default settings.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. • Telnet • AP Manager • SNMP v.3 Security • 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP • WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-TKIP and WPA-PSK) • 802.1x (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP) • MAC Address Access Control List • Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-CCM) Wireless Frequency Range • 2.
Technical Specifications (continued) OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps • 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Receiver Sensitivity For 802.11a: • 6Mbps: -87dBm • 9Mbps: -86dBm • 11Mbps: -88dBm • 12Mbps: -85dBm • 18Mbps: -83dBm • 24Mbps: -80dBm • 36Mbps: -76dBm • 48Mbps: -71dBm • 54Mbps: -71dBm For 802.11b: • 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 11Mbps: -83dBm For 802.11g: • 1Mbps: -95dBm • 2Mbps: -91dBm • 5.
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 website, or by phone. Tech 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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