Using the AirPlus AP Manager (continued) 802.1X Setting The default setting of 802.1x is disabled. Input the IP Address of the radius server and the Shared Secret to make the 802.1x function work properly. MAC Filter Setting The MAC Filter can allow or deny wireless connection to the DWL700AP. Select Allow or Deny and enter the MAC address of the selected computer into the field above.
7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-700AP 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-700AP Access Point. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-700AP 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.
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting 4. Resetting the DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
8. 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 or 98. 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.
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.
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, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: • 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.
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.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Press Enter. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Press Enter. The new IP Address is shown below. (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type winipcfg at the prompt. The Windows IP Configuration menu will come up. Click Release, then Renew to obtain a new IP Address.
