TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Version 2.
Contents Package Contents................................................................................. 3 System Requirements........................................................................... 3 Introduction............................................................................................ 4 Features and Benefits........................................................................... 5 Hardware Overview (LEDs)...................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G700AP TM 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply 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-G700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G700AP Access Point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*, the DWL-G700AP gives you high-speed wireless network access for your home or office. The DWL-G700AP is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices. The G700AP is also backwards compatible to 802.11b.
Features and Benefits Up to 5X Faster with AirPlus G Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 54Mbps*. With increased data rate and capacity, the DWL-G700AP 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.
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) Installation Considerations Keep in mind, 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 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 DWL-G700AP 4 6 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-G700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in the Quick Installation Guide that is included with the DWL-G700AP), you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G700AP.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless Mode: Select Access Point mode, AP Client mode or Repeater mode SSID: (Service Set Identifier) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WEP WEP:Select Enable or Disable Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings. WEP Encryption: Select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Key Type: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII key type Keys 1-4: Input up to four encryption keys. You will select one of these to be the active key. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Select WPA or WPA2. RADIUS Server 1 IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Port: Enter the RADIUS port (1812 is default). Shared Secret: Enter the RADIUS passphrase or key. RADIUS Server 2 IP: (Optional) Enter the IP address of a 2nd RADIUS server. Port: Enter the 2nd RADIUS port (1812 is default). Shared Secret: Enter the 2nd RADIUS passphrase or key. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Passphrase: Enter your passphrase. The passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters. Confirm Passphrase: Enter the passphrase again. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DWL-G700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically.” With a DHCP Server there is no need to manually assign an IP Address. Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP Address. IP Address: 192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DWL-G700AP as a DHCP server, to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the IP address range for your network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Beacon Interval: Beacons are Advanced > Performance packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2,432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters DWL-G700AP Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the DWL-G700AP. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected filter.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. Save Settings: The current Tools > System system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DWL-G700AP at this page. When you click Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to D - L i n k ’s w e b s i t e , where you can download the latest firmware update. After you have completed the firmware download to your hard drive, click Browse to browse your local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Click Apply.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The DWL-G700AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely. Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The DWL-G700AP keeps statistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that pass through the Ethernet and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. DWL-700AP Status > Wireless Connected Wireless PCs List This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PCs and the length of time that they have been connected.
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.
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. 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 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 (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: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/ Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics (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. 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/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 /98SE Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G700AP. We cover various aspects of the network including network adapters. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply, although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-G700AP Access Point. 1.
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 (DWL-G700AP). 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 Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (or whatever network adapter you are using) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Resetting the DWL-G700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-G700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus G products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
