Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents.............................................................................. 2 Package Contents............................................................................. 3 Introduction...................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits........................................................................ 6 Wireless Basics.....................................................................
Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point Power over Ethernet base unit Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A Power Cord Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Mounting Plate Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-3260AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction Introduction The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP is a powerful and reliable wireless access point for businessclass enterprise environments. Designed for indoor installation, this access point provides advanced functions including 108Mbps Turbo speed, security, Quality of Service (QoS), and Power over Ethernet (PoE) for network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and robust wireless network. Up to 108Mbps Wireless Speed.
Introduction Increased Network Flexibility and Efficiency. The DWL-3260AP supports multiple SSIDs, allowing you to separate applications based on security and performance requirements. You can enable encryption and authentication on one SSID to protect private applications and no security on another SSID to maximize open connectivity for public usage. Multiple SSIDs means you can mix and match the broadcasting of SSIDs.
Features and Benefits Features and Benefits For Business-Class Environments - The DWL-3260AP is in smoke detector shape that is ideal for mounting on ceiling or other indoor deployments. It also comes with an optional RP-SMA external directional antenna for communicating with another DWL-3260AP. 3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; WDS with AP, or WDS.
Wireless Basics 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.
Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP 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.
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Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3260AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-3260AP to the PoE base unit.
Getting Started Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3260AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch, using a straight through cable, or to a PC, using a crossover cable.
Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-3260AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-3260AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™) .
Using the Configuration Menu After successfully logging into the DWL-3260AP the following screen appears: When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your configuration changes. Click to apply configuration changes.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless (continued) Auto Channel Scan: Authentication: Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.) Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Enterprise, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Interval: 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Auto Channel Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks. Scan: Click on the network you want to connect to. Remote AP MAC Select Enable or Disable.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS mode In WDS mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: 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 Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance.) Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve Address: as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. WDS Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Modes AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WDS Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal 23
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Basic Settings > 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-3260AP. 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. Get IP From: Static (Manual) is chosen here.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Performance Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Frequency: The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless channel. When IEEE 802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.437GHz for channel 6. Channel: The default channel for IEEE 802.11g is 6. Data Rate*: The Data Rates are Auto, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value.
Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346.
Antenna Diversity Diversity: The DWL-3260AP will auto switch to the antenna with (continued): better RSSI value. Left Antenna: The AP will not switch antenna and the radio will use the left antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets. Right Antenna: AP won’t switch antenna and the radio will use the right antenna (when facing the AP) to transmit and receive packets.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Grouping Load Balance: Load Balancing allows you to balance and share the wireless network traffic and clients using multiple DWL-3260APs. Select Enable or Disable. User Limit: Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-3260AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID If you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard. Enable Multi-SSID: Check to use Multi-SSID. Enable VLAN Status: Check to use a VLAN. Band: IEEE802.11g is selected. Index: You can select up to 7 multi-SSIDs.
Security: The Multi-SSIDs security can be WPA/WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise only when the Primary SSID’s security is at the same security level. Also, they must connect to the same RADIUS server. VLAN ID: If you configure enable Guest access and configure Internal and Guest networks on VLANs, this field will be enabled. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN. This will cause the access point to send DHCP requests with the VLAN tag.
Note: If WPA or WPA2 is being used, it will occupy the key space 2 and 3, which will leave key 1 and 4 for other SSIDs to use for WEP. When you configure one Multi-SSID, you must click Save to Table and then click Apply to save your settings. Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > Rogue AP BSS Type: The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Band: Select the type of network (bands 11b and 11g) that you would like the AP detection to search on.
Using the Configuration Menu Security: Select the Security type OFF, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, and WPA-Auto-Personal that you would like to consider during AP detection. Rogue AP List: This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected, which is based on your criteria from above (BSS Type, Band, and Security). If the AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just click on “Add” to save it to the AP list.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IP Control: addresses to devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-3260AP to function as a DHCP server.
Using the Configuration Menu Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. DNS: Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to Control: wireless devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-3260AP to function as a DHCP server.
Using the Configuration Menu Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Wins: Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, if applicable.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings > 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-3260AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Dynamic Pools: assigned dynamic IP addresses.
Using the Configuration Menu Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: static IP address pool. Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the address: device.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings >Filters > Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Access Control: Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Advanced Settings >Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Internal Station Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with Connection: each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Access: wireless clients.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Device Information Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-3260AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Client Information Client Information: This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DWL-3260AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-3260AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the strength of the clients signal.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Log > View Log View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > Status > Log > Log Settings Log Settings Log Server / IP Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the Address: DWL-3260APs log to. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless and Notice. SMTP Settings SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / IP Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP sender.
Using the Configuration Menu Tool > Administrator Settings Limit Check the box to enable the feature. Administrator IP Limit Administrator Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log IP 1: in from. Limit Administrator Enter a secondary IP address that the administrator will be allowed IP 2: to log in from. Login Settings User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here.
Using the Configuration Menu Console Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community Enter the public SNMP community string. String: Private Community Enter the private SNMP community string. String: External LED Indicators Default: The LED is ON by default.
Tool > Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Upload Firmware After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-3260AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version. Upload SSL Click Browse to locate the SSL Certification file on your local Certification: computer. After selecting and opening the file, click Upload to upload the file to the DWL-3260AP.
Using the Configuration Menu Tool > Configuration File Upload and Download Upload File: Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-3260AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-3260AP configuration Configuration File: to your local computer.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. Click OK to begin loading. Click Restart for the settings to take effect. The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Please wait for a few seconds.
Using the Configuration Menu Tool > SNTP SNTP/NTP Information: SNT/NTP Server IP Address: SNTP/NTP Time Zone: Daylight Saving Time: Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings. Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address. Select your correct Time Zone. Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time.
Using the Configuration Menu System > System Settings Click Restart to restart the DWL-3260AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-3260AP back to factory default settings.
Using the Configuration Menu Help Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations.
Using the AP Manager 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 AP Manager • Select DWL-3260AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
Using the AP Manager 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 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 Device Configuration > General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a check mark in the Device Name box to change the name. This option should only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > General (continued) DHCP client: There is a pull-down menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s). This allows them to receive IP configuration information from a DHCP server. When disabled, the access point(s) must have a static IP address assigned to them. Telnet Support: This pull-down selection enables or disables the ability to Telnet into the selected device(s).
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless Wireless: Check to enable wireless mode. SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting (see Auto Channel Scan on the next page). SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. Super G: Select this option to enable a wireless signal rate of up to Radio Wave: Select On or Off.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Wireless Date Rate: A pull-down menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate for the selected device(s). Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a (20~1000): network. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here. The default value of 100 is recommended. DTIM (1~255): DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages.
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Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > Authentication (continued) AP Mode Authentication Available Access Point Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Personal WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal WDS Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Select Open System to communicate t
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > Open and Shared The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the initial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. Authentication Select from the pull-down menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s). Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the selected device(s).
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server (1812 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Security > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer PassPhrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Filters Internal Station Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. Connection: When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Enabling this option allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Access: wireless clients. When this option is disabled, all data from Ethernet to wireless clients is blocked.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode Access Point: There are 3 AP modes: Access Point WDS with AP WDS Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 2 AP modes.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > AP Mode > WDS with AP WDS with AP: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together, while still functioning as an AP. If enabled, you may either enter the MAC address of the other DWL-3260APs or click Site Survey and add APs from there.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > WDS WDS: Allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-3260APs. When enabled, you may either enter the MAC address of the other DWL-3260APs or click Site Survey and add APs from there.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Dynamic Pool Click to enable Dynamic Pool Settings. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the fields below. Static Pool Click to enable Static Pool Settings. Use this function to assign the Settings: 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.
Device Configuration > DHCP Server (continued) SubMask: Enter the subnet mask. Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address, typically a router. Wins: Wins (Windows Internet Naming Service) is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, if applicable.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Client Info Client Information: Information on wireless clients will be shown here. A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-3260AP with a wireless connection. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. RSSI: Indicates the strength of the signal. Power Mode: Displays the status of the power saving feature.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Rogue AP BSS Type: The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Band: Select the type of network (bands 11b and 11g) that you would like the AP detection to search on. Security: Select the Security type OFF, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, and WPA-Auto-Personal that you would like to consider during AP detection.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Log Remote Syslog Check this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslog Status Status: Server IP. System Activity: Select Enable to allow the logging of system actions, such as logging a firmware upgrade. Wireless Activity: Select Enable to allow the logging of any wireless clients that connect to the AP. Notice: Select Enable to allow all other information to be logged.
Device Configuration > Log (continued) SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP. SMTP Server / IP Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Address: SMTP Sender: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP sender. SMTP Recipient: Enter the e-mail address of the SMTP recipient.
Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > Multi-SSID The DWL-3260AP offers configuration using Multiple SSIDs, allowing for a virtually segregated station by sharing the same channel. One primary SSID can be associated with up to 7 guest SSIDs. Because guest SSIDs cannot be scanned by site survey tools, users cannot associate with guest SSIDs unless they know the exact SSID and security setting. The VLAN function can be enabled for both the primary SSID and the guest SSID.
Device Configuration > SNTP SNTP/NTP The time server IP address, time zone, and the local time will be Information: displayed here. Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of a SNTP/NTP server. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Daylight Saving Select Enable or Disable daylight savings time from the drop-down Time: menu.
Device Configuration > SSL Upload SSL Enter the FTP server information to properly locate the SSL Certification: Certification file on your FTP server. After selecting and opening the file, click Upload to upload the file to the DWL-3260AP. FTP Server: Enter the IP address of the FTP server. FTP User Name: Enter the FTP user name. FTP Password: Enter the password for the FTP user name. FTP Certificate Enter the FTP certificate file name. File Name: FTP Key File Enter the FTP key file name.
Using the AP Manager Configuration Files The DWL-3260AP 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 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 To load a previously saved 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 Open button. A popup window will appear prompting you to locate the configuration file. Locate the file and click Open. The configuration file is loaded into the AP Manager but has not actually been written to the device(s).
Using the AP Manager 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 System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-3260AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the selected device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting.
Using the AP Manager Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a check mark 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 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 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 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 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. 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 in Windows® XP, please follow these directions. 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 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 This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled 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. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start. Double-click on Control Panel.
Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. 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.
Networking Basics Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK. Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh® OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network.
Networking Basics 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.
Networking Basics 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.
Networking Basics Click Apply Now. The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds. 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 Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-3260AP Managed 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-3260AP . 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-3260AP 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. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager.
Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK.
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. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-3260AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.
Technical Specifications Product Specifications Standards - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - IEEE 802.3 - IEEE 802.3u - IEEE 802.3af Data Rates - For 802.11g: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps - For 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps Wireless Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz Antenna - Internal omni-directional antenna - Reverse SMA connector for optional external antenna Wireless Operating Range * 802.
Technical Specifications DSSS: DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2Mbps CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Transmit Output Power - For 802.11b: 100mW (20dBm) 50mW (17dBm) 30mW (15dBm) 20mW (13dBm) 10mW (10dBm) 5mW (7dBm) 1mW (0dBm) - For 802.11g: 100mW (20dBm) 63mW (18dBm) 30mW (15dBm) 20mW (13dBm) 10mW (10dBm) 5mW (7dBm) 1mW (0dBm) EIRP Total Output Power (With 5dBi Antennas) - For 802.11b: 400mW (26dBm) 160mW (22dBm) 100mW (20dBm) 63mW (18dBm) 32mW (15dBm) 16mW (12dBm) 3mW (5dBm) - For 802.
Technical Specifications 11Mbps: -85dBm 12Mbps: -82dBm 18Mbps: -80dBm 24Mbps: -77dBm 36Mbps: -73dBm 48Mbps: -72dBm 54Mbps: -72dBm Operation Modes - Access Point - WDS With AP - WDS/Bridge (No AP Broadcasting) Security - 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP data encryption - MAC address filtering - WPA/WPA2 EAP - WPA/WPA2 PSK - 802.1x User Authentication - AES - 802.11i-ready - 802.
Technical Specifications Operating Voltage 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Power Consumption 6.24 watts (130mA) (max.) Dimensions - Diameter: 171.97 mm (6.77 inches) - Height: 48.16 mm (1.90 inches) Weight 284 grams (0.
