D-Link DWL-G700AP WLAN access point
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1. B D Link r OWL 520 wireless FO Adapter Click on Internet Protocol TC P P This connection uses the following items l Client for Microsoft Networks i i l File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click Properties QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TOR AF pstal pan Description Transmission Control Protocol Intermet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 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 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network IP Address e g 192 168 0 2 nternet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Su b net Mas k can 198 vom assigned panene if your network supports i ility Ot ise t k administrator f 255 255 255 0 Paha 0 ag your networ munstrator ror Default Gateway Obtain an IP address automatically Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router D Link st e wireless routers have a LAN IP uenstas KEM address of 192 168 0 1 end give 192 168 Select Use the following DNS server address2. Wireless Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS Server 0 0 0 0 4200 Apply Cancel Help ig DHCP 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 50 is the default IP Address of the Access Point Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 is the default Subnet Mask All devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network Gateway Enter the IP Address of the router in your network DNS Server Enter the IP address of the DNS server The DNS server translates domain names such as www dlink com into IP addresses IP Address If you need to assign static IP addresses to the devices in your network please remember that the IP address for each computer or device must be in the same IP address range as all the devices in the network Each device must also have the same subnet mask For example Assign the first computer an IP address of 192 168 0 2 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 the second device an IP address of 192 168 0 3 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 and so on Note Devices that are assigned
3. jer GOD Apply Cancel Help 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 Channel Channel 6 is the default channel Input a new number if you want to change the default setting All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network 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 Select WPA to select Wi Fi Protected Access in conjunction with a RADIUS server in your network Select WPA PSK to select Wi Fi Protected Access without a RADIUS server WEP Select Enabled or Disabled 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 gt LAN AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL G700AP Advanced Tools Status LAN Settings LAN IP Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address IP Address 192 168 0 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Wizard
4. Data Rate For 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6Mbps For 802 11b 11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps Security 64 128 bit WEP WPA Wi Fi Protected Access MAC address filtering SSID Broadcast Disable function Wireless Frequency Range 2 412GHz to 2 4835GHz Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 100 meters Outdoors Up to 300 meters Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Complementary Code Keying CCK BPSK QPSK Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless range Technical Specifications continued Receiver Sensitivity Dimensions 54Mbps Typical 65dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate L 5 59 inches 142mm A8Mbps Typical 66dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate W 4 29 inches 1 09mm 36Mbps Typical 70dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate H 1 22 inches 31 mm 24Mbps Typical 74dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate 18Mbps Typical 77dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate Weight 12Mbps Typical 79dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate 0 44lb 200g Mbps Typical 81dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate 6Mbps Typical 82dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate Warranty 11Mbps Typical 80dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate 5 5Mbps Typical 84dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate 2Mbps Typical 87dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate 1Mbps Typical 88dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate 1 Year Wireless Transmit Power 802 11g Minimum 13dBm typica
5. Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter General Advanced Settings Driver Resources HB D Link AirDWL 650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location Cardbus Device status HM Look under Device Status to eee This device is working properly check that the device is Ifyou are having problems with this dewice click Troubleshoot to WO rki n g p ro pe rly start the traubleshooter Troubleshoot Device usage ee ea M Click OK 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 To hard reset the D Link AirPlus G DWL G700AP to Factory Default Settings please do the following M Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL G700AP m Use a paper clip to press the Reset button m Hold for about 5 seconds and then release a After the DWL G700AP reboots this may take a few minutes it will be reset to the factory default settings Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u Device Management Web Based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or later
6. Nest the wizard will search for shared Internet connection on your network 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 Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer O This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example 4 This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway Learn more about home or small office network configurations Click Next Networking Basics continued Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Examplez FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name it Office Leam more about compute Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Network Setup Wizard Name your network by specifying workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name net gt Click Next Networking Basics continued Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Network Setup Wizard Ready to apply network
7. Clients users from accessing the DWL G700AP Performance Disabled MAC Filters Only allow MAC address es listed below to connect to DYWL G7004P Only deny MAC address es listed below to connect to DWL G7004P Connected PCs 0 0 0 MAC Filter List Apply Cancel Help MAC Address 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 14 Using the Configuration Utility continued Tools gt Admin New Password Enter the AirPlus G new password 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL G700AP hk lan Confirm Password Re enter the password to confirm it Home Advance Status Hel New Password ecccccccccccccs Confirm Password eecccccescccecs System 40 09 Apply Cancel Help oly Firmware Tools gt System Save Settings The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive AirPius G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point om Saeed ye S ystem Settings l eg Save Settings to Local Hard Drive uk seen Load Settings From Local Hard Drive LE Status Hel Load Settings The saved file or an
8. D Link AirPlus DWL G700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People G Contents Package Contents JERN 3 gj 1010 0 eo E seats bs sen5244 Poasseseseesesseesaeeee 4 MEN 6 Ej 111 110 SIA CC EE 8 Using the Configuration Utility rer 9 Networking Basics SE 19 TrOUDIESAOOUN Gareca E E E 32 Technical Specifications ste cocscess acoonsscestecernaceusscassxenseeeeceseriiioeeeeecpaexeeess 37 Contacting Technical Support EE ante eee 39 Warranty and Registration arennnnonnnennnnrnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnennnen 40 Package Contents Contents of Package m D Link AirPlus GDWL G700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point m Power Supply 7 5V DC 1 0A E Manual on CD E Quick Installation Guide m Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements Computer with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter m Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6 0 or above with JavaScript enabled Introduction At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices up to 54Mbps you can work faster and more efficiently increasing productivity With the DWL G700AP bandwidth intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly The D Link AirPlus G DWL G700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802 119 h
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10. Enter Qe 192 168 the LAN IP address of the hare DUS siver r wireless router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 Click OK You have completed the assignment of a static IP address You do not need to assign a Static IP address if you have a DHCP capable router Networking Basics continued Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start gt Run gt Je x type cmd A window eTa SETTE TETEN i i lt C Copyright 1985 2061 Microsoft Corp similar to this one will appear Type F NDocuments and Settings lab3 gt ping 192 168 6 56 Pinging 192 168 6 56 with 32 bytes of data ping Reply from 192 168 6 5 hbytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 XXX XXX XXX XXX Reply from 192 168 0 50 bytes 32 time lt ims ITL 64 where XXX iS the IP Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 address of the tae Packers dene ag mere 4 Lost lt loss wireless router or ins es Mer access point Agood T ELEU ENS ENEA 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 gt Run oy Jofx gt type command SS Se A window similar to MEARE eco Le cae this will appear F Documents and Settings labJ ping 192 168 0 5 Type ping Pinging 192 168 8 56 with 32 bytes of data XXX XXX XXX OMX Reply from 192 168 080 560 bytes 32 time lt ins TTL 64
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12. are using D windows Media Player Open Explore ee Control A Search a E Go to Start comect Map Network Drive E Rig ht click on My Com puter k Printers Disconnect Network Drive w Show on Desktop E Click Pro perties 2 Help and Rename po Search Properties 1 Run All Programs gt Log OFF 0 Turn Off Computer System Properties Syetem Restooe General Computer Hame HM Select the Hardware Tab Add Hadware Wizard M Click Device Manager Er The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardens Add Hardware Wizard Device Manager The Devine Manager lets all he hardware decet installed on woul Computer Ues me Devce Manager to change the oroperbes ol ar device Te TT Hardware Profikes oo Hardware profiles provide a vaap far you to set up and store ga dilfesent hardware comtguralians Hardware Proliles 34 Troubleshooting continued Device Manager Double click on Network File Action View Help Adapters amp 2 GE w Batteries E Right click on OE Computer z Disk drives D Link Air DWL 650 12 Display adapters Wireless Cardbus Adapter S Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives or whate ver network IDE ATAJATAPT controllers adapter you are using ae Keyboards 13 Mice and other pointing devices gt Modems M Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Sound video and game controllers System devices
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14. blinking green light WLAN blinking green light indicates wireless activity indicates activity solid green solid green light indicates light indicates connection connection 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 WLANSs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards People use WLAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can signif
15. camel Home Advanced Tools Status Home Setup Wizard e Wireless e LAN Settings e DHCP Server Advanced Mode Performance e Filters Tools e Administrator Settings System Settings e Firmware Upgrade Status e Device Information e Log e Stats e Wireless FAQs 18 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 98SE Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run om your network With network you can Share an Internet connection Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue chick Nest When this screen appears click Next Networking Basics continued Please follow all the instructions in this window Network Setu p Wizard Before you continue review the checklist for creating network Then complete the following steps Install the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and external moderns Connect to the Internet When you click
16. e Status Repair Open Network Connections spe IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced E Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway Since the DWL 700AP has an IP address of 192 168 0 50 wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Each device must have a unique IP address no two devices may have the same IP address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network To check the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter double click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar gt select the Support tab and the IP address will be displayed Please refer to Checking the IP Address in the Networking Basics section of this manual HM If it is necessary to assign a static IP address to the wireless adapter please refer to the appropriate section in Networking Basics If you are entering a DNS Server address you must also enter the Default Gateway Address Remember that if you have a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign a static IP address See Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address 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
17. e was downloaded on the hard drive using the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used click the Apply button below to start the firmware upgrade Current Firmware Version V1 00 Firmware Date Tues 2 Feb 2004 Browse 209 Apply Cancel Help Status gt Device Info D Link Building Networks for People OE Log Stats Wireless AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Advanced Home Tools Device Information Firmware Version V1 00 Tues 2 Feb 2004 Ethernet MAC Address 00 1D A8 A8 2D 78 IP Address 192 168 0 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Server Disabled Wireless SSID default Encryption Function Disabled Channel 6 16 Using the Configuration Utility continued Status gt Log D Link Building Networks for People AirPius G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL G700AP es eas Home Advanced Tools lt 5 ET Cc vst P Ice ast Page Previous Nex Log Settings Help Device Info page 1 of 1 Message Time Ce Apr 02 2004 08 34 27 System started 2 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 lo
18. eilings between the DWL G700AP and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL G700AP s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Q D Internet pr Cable DSL Modem DWL G700AP 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Computer 1 Computer 2 Please remember that D Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre configured to connect together right out of the box with their default settings You will need broadband Internet access a Cable or DSL subscriber line into your home or office O Consult with your Cable or DSL
19. gs completely Log Settings Brings up the page to configure the logs Log Settings Not only does the DWL G700AP display the logs of activities and events it can be setup to send these logs to another location The logs can be sent via email to an email account Using the Configuration Utility continued 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 Connected Wireless PCs List This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PCs and the length of time that they have been connected Menu Select from this menu for extra help Status gt Stats D Link Building Networks for People AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point nding fa Se Home Advanced Tools Traffic Statistic Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit Packets Passing through the DWL 7O0AP Ethernet Send Good Packets 663 DWL 700AP I ay kecy wood Packets 695 Wireless Send Good Packets 1 Recy Good Packets 0 Help Status gt Wireless D Link Building Networks for People AirPius G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Home Advanced Tools G Connected Wireless PCs List DWL G700AP ye Help Device Info Connected Time MAC Address Help AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point SS
20. have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL G700AP make sure to enter the correct IP address E Type admin in the User Name field admin v E Leave the Password blank Remember my password m Click OK D Link Building Networks for People AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point bg COAT a weard The DWL G700AP is a Wireless Access Point The setup wizard will guide you to The Home gt Wizard screen configure the DWL G700AP The DWL G700AP s easy setup will allow you to have Advanced Tools wireless access within minutes Please follow the setup wizard step by step to will appear Please refer to Wireless a PE AE the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard Help Using the Configuration Utility continued Home gt Wireless D Link AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Hexadecimal mm VS digits consist of Advanced __ Tools Status Hel as Wireless Settin the n u mbers 0 9 These are the aitia settings for the AP Access Point Portion and the letters A F pr ASCII American Standard Code for Channel le M Authentication amp Open System Shared Key O WPA WPA PSK WEP Enabled Disabled Information WEP Encryption 645i Y Interchange isa Key Type HEX V code for Key 0000000000 representing Key2 0000000000 English letters as Saa AO J numbers from 0 Key4 0000000000
21. he Support tab Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 114 Subnet Mask 259 255 255 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 E 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 If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway Router or you need to assign a Static IP Address please follow these instructions GY Tour windows XP E Goto Start gg Jo eden mh Files and Settings Transfer G amp Wizard a r Faint pa J Double click on p Search Control Panel gt E pun P Log CFF D Turn OFF Computer I Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Control Panel File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back i B p gt search 15 Folders EJ Address vi Control Panel 2 Add or Remove Programs D OU bl e cl ick on Administrative Tools Network Co nn ect i ONS See Also Folder Options Fonts Fa Game Controllers a keyboard M Right click on Local Area Connections M Double click on Properties 29 Networking Basics continued NNN Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 General Advanced Connect using
22. i Reply from 192 168 606 568 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 where xxx is the IP SRR Ty ace error steel ean bury address of the Reply from 192 168 48 58 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Ping statistics for 192 168 4 54 wireless router or L Packets pals 4 Received aA Lost a x loss i pproximate round trip times in milli seconds ACCESS point A Minimum ms Maximum Ams Average Ams good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown F Documents and Settings lahd gt _ 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 lt is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL G700AP Access Point 1 The computer used to configure the DWL G700AP cannot access the configuration menu HM Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL G700AP is ON If the LED is not ON check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted M Check that the Ethernet adapter is working properly Please see item 3 Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly in this Troubleshooting section to check that the dri
23. icantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation and Network Expansion Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users depending on the number of wireless devices deployed Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices 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 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and c
24. igh performance wireless device that is also compatible with 802 11b devices It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network Capable of data transfer rates up to 54Mbps when used with other D Link AirPlus G products the DWL G700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems including Macintosh Linux and Windows and can be integrated into a large network Features and Benefits E Upto 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 E Fully 802 11b Compatible Fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802 11b compliant devices MH Network Security with up to 128 bit WEP Encryption Supports 64 128 bit WEP encryption for a level of security for your data and wireless communication E Built in DHCP Server If enabled it will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients on the local network E Web based interface for Managing and Configuring Easy to use interface independent of the operating system LEDS LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL G700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below Power solid green light indicates connection to a power source pwL G700AP LAN
25. iption if you wish this field is optional Workgroup To uze the Network Identification Wizard to join domain and create a local user account click Network ID Network ID To rename this computer or join domain click Change m lorename the computer and join a domain Click Change 26 Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer Computer Name Changes E inthis window enter the Computer name Tou can change the name the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources E Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Computer name E All computers on your network guj computer name must have the same Office Workgroup name E Click OK Member of O Domain SSS Oo Workgroup 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 To check on the IP Address of the adapter please do the following E Right click on the Disable Local area NET Connection icon Repair in the task bar P View Available Wireless Networks DO Network ti pen Nebyork Connections alen E Click on Status 05 PM Networking Basics continued Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection 7 Status AEI General Support Internet Protocol TOR AP m Click t
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27. lly 802 11b Minimum 16dBm typically External Antenna Type Detachable antenna with 2dB gain LEDs Power WLAN LAN 10 100 Power External Power Supply DC 7 5V 1 0A AC Adapter 100V 240V Temperature Operating 0 C to 55 C Storing 10 C to 70 C Humidity 10 90 non condensing Certifications FCC part 15 class B amp C ETS 300 328 for Europe 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 website 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 D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 9 00pm EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca 39 D Link Building Networks for People Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purch
28. nd multicast messages TX Rates Select the transmission rate for the network Authentication Open System Communicates the key across the network Shared Key Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate WPA WPA authentication in conjunction with a RADIUS server WPA PSK WPA authentication without a RADIUS server in the network Mode Setting For utmost speed select G Mode to include only 802 11g devices in your network Select Mix Mode to include 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network Preamble Long Preamble is the default setting High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type The preamble defines the length of the CRC block Cyclic Redundancy Check is acommon technique for detecting data transmission errors used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier Enable or Disable default the broadcast of the SSID name across the network SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication Antenna Transmit Power Select the transmission power of the antenna Limiting antenna power can be useful for security purposes Using the Configuration Utility continued Advanced gt Filters D Link Building Networks for People AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Tools Status _ Hel Filters are used to allow or deny Wireless
29. nt based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same e The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Authorized D Link Service Office and if requested provide written proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product before the warranty service is provided e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced pac
30. provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Connect the router to the D Link AirPlus G DWL G700AP See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G700AP If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network you can install the D Link AirPlus G DWL G510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G510 Install the drivers for the wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer e g the DWL G630 See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G630 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 The DWL G700AP s default IP address is shown below E Open the web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edt Viem Favorites Tools Help E Type in the IP address of the ER SEERE DWL G700AP 192 168 0 50 Q x 2 AP WW Address http 192 168 0 50 Note If you
31. s wizard click Finish The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect you want to restart your computer now 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 m Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen m Right click on My Computer m Select Properties and click Internet Internet Explorer E mail Outlook Express g Command Prompt 3I MSN Explorer Open Explore O Windows Media Player D windows Movie Maker Search Manage Map Network Drive n Disconnect Network Drive D Tour Windows XP gi Files and Settings Transfer EG Wizard Show on Desktop Rename E Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Windows uses the following information to identity your computer on the network For egample Kitchen Computer or Mary s Computer Full computer name Office Accounting E You may enter a Computer Computer description Descr
32. se agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase poi
33. ser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For detailed warranty outside the United States please contact corresponding local D Link office Register your D Link product online at http support dlink com register 05 07 04
34. sert the disk you want to use Insert a disk the into the following disk drive and then click Next 34 Floppy IF vou want to format the disk click Format Disk Fomat Dik Networking Basics continued Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you com plete 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 Network Setup Wizard To run the wizard with the Network Setup Disk gt Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run J the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network Here s how 1 Inger the Network Setup Disk into the nest computer you want to network 2 Open My Computer and then open the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netzetup Networking Basics continued Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard Tou have successfully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close thi
35. settings The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Network settings Computer description Mary s Computer Computer name Office Workgroup name Accounting The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Next When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Network Setup Wizard Please wait Please wait while the wizard configures this computer for home or small office networking This process may take a few minutes 4 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 Network Setup Wizard 5 ou need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your J network Torun the wizard om computers that are not running Windows P you can use the Windows xP CD or Network Setup Disk that do you want to do O Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD Just finish the wizard I don t need to run the wizard on other computers Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A He Tyy LF i k Set Li p W Fa T a In
36. tems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2002 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the u
37. the same IP address may not be visible on the network Using the Configuration Utility continued Home gt DHCP D Link Lin Building Networks for People AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DEG ele nuro DALE Server gt The DWL G700A4P can be setup as a DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN Wizard network DHCP Server Enabled Disabled starting IP Address 192 168 0 100 Wireless er Ending IP Address 192 168 0 199 Lease Time 1 Hour l VE DHCP Client Table Apply Cancel Help Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expired Time Advanced Tools Status Hel 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 Ending IP Address Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range if you have enabled the DHCP function of the DWL G700AP Lease Time Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DWL G700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to the devices in your network DHCP Client Table Lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the DWL G700AP Using the Configuration Utility contin
38. ting manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product Repair by anyone other than D Link or an Authorized D Link Service Office will void this Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE APRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY 90 DAYS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISKAS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCI
39. ued Advanced gt Performance Beacon Interval Beacons are D Link packets sent by an access point iis AirPius G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point to synchronize a wireless network DWL G700AP i Adv Tool tat H Specify a beacon interval value DE _ Default 100 is recommended pr Beacon interval 100 msec range 11000 default 100 RTS Th reshold This value RTS Threshold 2432 range 256 2432 default 2432 Fragmentation 2346 range 256 2346 default 2346 even number only shou Id remain at Its defau It DTIM interval 3 range 1 256 default 3 setting of 2 432 If you encounter iii ae 3 i Authentication amp Open System Shared Key O WPA WPA PSK inconsistent data flow only minor Mode Setting G Mode O Mix Mode modifications to the value range kn Se between 256 and 2 432 are Antenna transmi 50 Taam E recommended 0 00 Apply Cancel Help Fragmentation This value should remain at its default setting 1 of 2 346 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2 346 Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance DTIM Interval Beacon Rate Delivery Traffic Indication Message Enter a value between 1 and 255 default is 3 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast a
40. vers are loaded properly M Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL G700AP Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual Note The IP address of the DWL G700AP is 192 168 0 50 All the computers on the network must have a unique IP address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Any computers that have identical IP addresses will not be visible on the network They must all have the same subnet mask e g 255 255 255 0 HM Doa Ping test to make sure that the DWL G700AP is responding Go to Start gt Run gt Type Command gt Type ping 192 168 0 50 A successful ping will show four replies Command Prompt Troubleshooting continued 2 The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode HM 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 gt 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 Note Screen shots were taken using Windows XP Your screens Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect may differ Available networks default Disabl
41. y 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 eae Factory Default Settings the system file to be used Click Load when you have selected Help the file to be loaded back onto the access point Restore You may also reset the DWL G700AP back to factory settings by clicking on Restore Make sure to save the unit s settings before clicking on Restore You will lose your current settings when you click Restore 15 Using the Configuration Utility continued 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 Link s website 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 This screen displays the current firmware version and the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL G700AP Tools gt Firmware D Link Building Networks for People nt ner AirPlus G 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point Home Advanced Status Hel Firmware Upgrade Click here to check for the latest firmware available for the D Link AirPlus DWL G700AP Wireless Access Point To upgrade the firmware locate the folder where the firmwar
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