D-Link AirPlusTM G D WL-G710 802.11g Wireless Range Extender Manual Version 1.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 System Requirements ...........................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Connections ..........................................................................................5 LEDs ............................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 802.11g Wireless Range Extender Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable 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.
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.
Connections The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You 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. Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWL-G710 to its original factory default settings.
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.
Features and Benefits Extends the range of your wireless network. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* with AirPlus G Products, the DWL-G710 delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks. Fully 802.11b compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices. Easy setup with the setup wizard.
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. You 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.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G710 is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter used with desktop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-524 Wireless Router The DWL-G710 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations TM The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, 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 On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network incorporating the DWL-G710. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.
Getting Started (continued) An example of a wireless Infrastructure network 1 2 4 3 5 6 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. TM For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G710. The DWL-G710 default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser. Type in the IP address of the DWL-G710. http://192.168.0.30 Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G710, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Network IP Address- Enter the static IP address of the DWL-G710 into this field. The IP address must be within the range of the IP addresses in your network. Subnet Mask- Enter the subnet mask. Gateway- Enter the IP address of the router in the network. Apply- Click Apply to save the changes.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless AP Name You may choose to rename your DWL-G710, especially if you have more than one DWL-G710 on your network. SSID (Service Set Identifier) - Enter the SSID of the network you wish to repeat. Site Survey - Click Site Survey to receive a list of networks that are available for connection. Please see the screen on the following page for more information on this feature. Channel - Select the channel from the pulldown menu.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Site Survey Click Site Survey in the Wireless configuration screen displayed on the previous page. Scanning The DWL-G710 will scan the network. Please wait a few seconds for this process to complete. Site Survey Completed The Site Survey displays the features of each available network as follows: SSID- Displays the network name. Security- Displays the type of security being used, or indicates that security is disabled.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Admin Administrator Settings - Change your password in this window. Re-enter the new password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click Apply, if you have made any changes. Click Cancel to clear the changes. Restore to Factory Default Settings - Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings. (You will lose the current settings.) When you click Restore, the dialog box at right will appear.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help Help Menu - Click on any item in the Help menu for more 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/98SE. 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 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. 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. 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 using 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 (continued) 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 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. Double-click on Properties.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. 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. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) Input your DNS server addresses.
Networking Basics (continued) 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. Built-in Ethernet Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields. Click Apply Now.
Networking Basics (continued) 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. Built-in Ethernet 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/ 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. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98 Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender. 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-G710 Wireless Range Extender. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-G710 cannot access the configuration menu.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct device. 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 illustration below.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode (continued). Please note that the DWL-G710 is compatible with the following D-Link devices: 1 D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-524 Wireless Router 2 D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G700AP Wireless Access Point 3 D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender If you wish to repeat a device that is not a D-Link product, please check the FAQs for supported products on the D-Link support website (http://support.dlink.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G630; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G630 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
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) 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. Check that the LEDs are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings are correctly entered for the network. If you are using 2.
Troubleshooting (continued) 8. Resetting the DWL-G710 to factory default settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-G710 to the factory default settings. Reset button To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-G710 to the factory default settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-G710. Use a paper clip to press the Reset button. Hold for about 5 seconds and then release.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later Data Rate* For 802.11g: • 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps For 802.11b: • 11, 5.5, 2, and1Mbps Security • 64-, 128-bit WEP Wireless Frequency Range • 2.412GHz to 2.462GHz • Channels 1-11 utilize the 2.4GHz band Wireless Operating Range** 802.
Technical Specifications (continued) Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11g: 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 For 802.11b: DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Wireless Transmit Power Typical RF Output Power at each Data Rate For 802.11g: • 31mW (15dBm) @ 54Mbps • 40mW (16dBm) @ 48Mbps • 40mW (16dBm) @ 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps For 802.
Technical Specifications (continued) LEDs • Power • LAN • WLAN Temperature • Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) • Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC) Humidity • 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC • UL Dimensions • L = 5.59 inches (142mm) • W = 4.29 inches (109mm) • H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Weight • 0.
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. 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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