Air DWL-810 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Manual Rev.
Contents 1. Package Contents ............................... 3 2. Introduction ......................................... 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................... 7 4. Getting Started .................................. 10 5. Web Configuration ............................. 12 6. Installation ......................................... 19 7. Troubleshooting ................................. 20 8. Technical Specifications ................... 21 9. Contacting Technical Support .......... 23 10.
1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • • • • • D-Link Air DWL-810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge AC Power Adapter – 5V; 2.5A Manual on CD Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • • A device, such as a game console, laptop or desktop computer, network printer or set-top box, with an available Ethernet port A current web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer 5.x or Netscape Navigator 4.
2. Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge is a device that can be implemented in a variety of ways to provide wireless access by converting an Ethernet connection. For devices with a built-in Ethernet port, the DWL810 provides a cost effective way to gain wireless connectivity, virtually transforming wired devices into wireless units! Connect any Ethernetenabled device to an existing 802.11b wireless network using the DWL-810.
Features and Benefits • • • Transforms an Ethernet port into a wireless connection Fast 11Mbps wireless connection which is fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices Equipped with a 10Base-T Ethernet port • Easy and Fast Wireless connectivity for Ethernet devices • Supports Ad Hoc or Infrastructure modes • Easy web-based configuration when changing settings • Easy software upgrades • Encryption ensures security LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
Connections Ethernet Port – an RJ-45 jack provides connection to a network device using a Cat 5 Ethernet cable. (Use the included Cross-Over CAT5 cable when connecting to another Ethernet adapter, like the port in a gaming console; use a Straight-Through CAT5 cable when connecting to a switch.
3. Wireless Basics With the DWL-810 you can provide instant wireless access to the LAN (Local Area Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices. Simply plug the DWL-810 into the Ethernet port of a network device (such as a printer or web camera) for an immediate wireless connection with another device equipped with a wireless network adapter set to Ad-Hoc mode. If you are planning a larger wireless network, D-Link can supply most of your wireless local area network needs.
Wireless Basics Now, without an Access Point, or a wireless LAN, you can access a network device (such as a network printer, network scanner, web camera or gaming consoles) wirelessly, quickly and easily, with no need for configuration using the DWL-810. People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes. Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN.
Wireless Basics The DWL-810 is fully compatible with the recently introduced D-Link AirPlus family of products that include: Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650+) Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520+) Wireless Access Points (DWL-900AP+) Standards - Based Technology The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link Air Products are interoperable with existing compatible wireless technology.
Wireless Basics sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position the DWL-810, the Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4.
Getting Started Setup #2: This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. To connect the DWL-810 to a wireless network with a switch or router, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL810 in Setup #2.
5. Web Configuration No Configuration is needed when you use the DWL-810 in Ad-Hoc Mode (Setup #1.) Configuration is required only if you will be using the DWL-810 in Infrastructure mode. If you will be using the DWL-810 in Infrastructure mode or if you need to configure the DWL-810, please consider the following before using the Web Configuration: You will need a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or the Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher.
Web Configuration Access the Web Configuration by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-810. The DWL-810 default IP Address is http://192.168.0.30, as shown below: • • Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the DWL-810 http://192.168.0.30 Fig. 5.1 (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other D-Link devices set to their default settings.
Web Configuration Select Wireless in the menu, as shown. A wireless table will appear as shown below. The various input fields may be used to configure the 802.11b wireless and security settings. Wireless Fig. 5.4 Operating Mode: Ad-Hoc - is the default setting. Choose Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. (Connect right out of the box with the Ad-Hoc setting, when communicating with another device that is also set to Ad-Hoc.) SSID: (Service Set Identifier) default is the default setting.
Web Configuration Transmission Rate: Automatic is the default setting. Choose the the transmission rate of the DWL-810 from the pull-down menu. Access Point Density: This field describes the density of the Access Points and the traffic level of the wireless network running on Infrastructure Mode, which is determined by the number of Access Points in your wireless network and the configuration of the Access Points. Use the pull-down menu to choose from the 3 options: Low, Medium, or High.
Web Configuration Shared Key Authentication: By default, this is not selected. If you would like to include a WEP check before allowing connection on the network, select this item. If it remains unselected, only the SSID will be checked before authorizing connection. Click Apply to update the settings. Click Cancel to discard any changes you have made. Changes will only take effect after you restart the DWL-810. To restart, click on Admin in the system tool bar. Click Reboot in the Admin window.
Web Configuration Static IP Address When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.
Web Configuration Admin Fig. 5.7 Click on Admin in the menu. An Admin window will appear. Here you can change the password, restart the DWL-810 or reset it to factory default. Change Password: You can use a password to prevent tampering with the configuration of the DWL-810. By default, no password is required. However, if you choose to use a password, type in a password that is no more than 15 letters in length.
Web Configuration Help Fig. 5.8 Click on Help in the menu to see an explanation of the items in the Configuration menu. About Fig. 5.9 Click on About in the menu to see the full name of the DWL-810. 6. Installation After you have configured the DWL-810, or if you are using Ad-Hoc mode, you are ready to connect it to a network device to achieve wireless transmission. 1.
3. Turn on the power of the DWL-810 by connecting one end of the power adapter (included with your purchase) into the power port on the DWL-810, and connecting the other end into the AC power outlet on your wall. 4. The DWL-810 will automatically detect the MAC address of the network device to which it is connected, and begin wireless transmission to other wireless-enabled devices. 7.
• The DWL-810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge has a default channel of 6. Make sure that the channel on the DWL-810 Ethernet-toWireless Bridge is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client. 4. I cannot connect to an access point or wireless router. • The DWL-810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge has a default wireless setting of Ad-hoc. If you are connecting to an access point or wireless router you will need to change that setting to Infrastructure. (See Web Configuration in this manual.) 8.
Network Architecture: • Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna: • Internal Diversity Patch Frequency Range: • 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transport Protocols: • TCP/IP Physical Dimensions: • L = 3.5 inches (90 mm) • W = 3.2 inches (81.5 mm) • H = 1.
• Operating Voltage: +5V 2.5A Operating Channels: • 1-11 United States (FCC) Safety: • UL 9. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
10. Warranty and Registration D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this 1-Year warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from: • • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Products purchased and delivered with the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, US Possessions or Protectorates, US Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
