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D-Link DWL-2100AP Manual

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DWL-2100AP
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  • Page 1 Dlink IEEE802.11g 2.4GHz WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT DWL-2100AP Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................7 Getting Started ..................10 Using the Configuration Menu..............12 Troubleshooting.................… 26 Technical Specifications ...............31...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz Wireless LAN Access Point Power Adapter – 5.0V DC, 2A Quick Installation Guide on CD Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the 11G WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT provides the most expanded user bandwidth available in an AP. Wireless clients can connect to this AP using any of its channels to transfer data at speeds never achievable before in a wireless device. The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT operates seamlessly and simultaneously in the 2.4GHz frequency spectrums supporting the 802.11b and the newer, faster 802.11g wireless standards.
  • Page 5 Connections Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch Cross-Over cable is required when connecting directly to an Ethernet adapter on a computer Features & Benefits Up to 54 Mbps - Means you can transfer large files up to 5 times more quickly than was previously possible without signal interference 802.11b and 802.11g Compliant - Means you can mix devices from different standards without sacrificing connectivity...
  • Page 6 stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT has 3 Green LEDs as shown below: LED Activity Power A steady light indicates a connection to a power source LAN (10/100) A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port;...

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT is based on industry standards to provide easy-to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT is compatible with the IEEE802.11g wireless products: 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers 802.11g Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers Standards-Based Technology The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT utilizes the 802.11b and 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard.
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT 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.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Right out of the box, with its default settings, the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT will automatically connect with other wireless products IP ADDRESS Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup you will not need to assign a static IP Address.
  • Page 11 For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) please do the following: You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to an Ethernet broadband router. Connect the router to the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Web Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT. The 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT default IP Address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address...
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Configuration>IP Address This window displays the default settings of the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT. Get IP From: Choose Manual or Auto. If you select Manual you will manually input the IP Address. If you select Auto the DHCP server on your network will automatically assign an IP Address.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Configuration>Device Information: Clicking on the “ Device Information” menu will bring out the above menu. It allows you to modify for the AP System Name and System Contact information. Just type in your new information on whiteout fields, and click on “...
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Band: Select the 802.11b or 802.11g. (Service Set Identifier) “ default” is the default setting for 802.11g. The SSID is SSID: 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.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced Setting> Access Point>Configuration>WLAN partition WLAN Partition is used to allow/disallow traffic among users or transmission media. Wireless Band: For 11g only AP, there is only IEEE802.11g selection for the field. When “ Enabled” , every WLAN station connected to the Internal Station Connection: Access Point can see each other through PING, FTP, TELNET or Network Neighborhood Search.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Configuration>Access Control Settings Control: Disabled - Disable the Access Control feature Accept - Accept the MAC Addresses in the list into the network Reject - Reject the MAC Addresses in the list from participating in the network Input the MAC Addresses into the list.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Configuration>Security Settings Wireless Band: If the access point is an 11g device, IEEE 802.11g will be the only choice here. Authentication: Select from one of the following: Open System: the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT will be visible to all devices on the network.
  • Page 19 Using the Management Menu Advanced Setup>Access Point>Management> Admininstration User Name: The default User Name is admin Old Password: To change your password, first enter the old password New Password: Enter the new password Confirm New Password: Re-enter the new password To save changes, click “...
  • Page 20 Using the Management Menu (Continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Management> Misc Telnet Service: When enabled, Administrator can access the device configuration via Telnet operation. Timeout: Under the Telnet session, the device will log off the administrator if he is inactive for more than the timeout period specified here.
  • Page 21 Using the Maintenance Menu (Continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Maintenance> Update Firmware Update File: Click on Browse to find the new firmware file from your hard drive. After you find the updated firmware file located on your hard drive, click ‘ OK’ to start the firmware update process.
  • Page 22 Using the Maintenance Menu (Continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Maintenance > Configuration File Click on ‘ Browse’ to find the new configuration file from your hard drive. Update File: After you have found the configuration file located on your hard drive, click ‘ OK’ to start the up loading process to the device.
  • Page 23 Using the Maintenance Menu (Continued) Advanced Setup>Access Point>Maintenance>Restart System Apply Settings and Restart: If you have made any changes to the configuration settings, click Restart to apply the changes.
  • Page 24 Using the Statistics Menu Statistics>Type>Throughput>WLAN 802.11g Displays the WLAN 11g throughput statistics for received, transmitted and RTS communications. Statistics>Type>Transmitted>WLAN 802.11g Displays the 11g WLAN Tx Fragment Count, Multicast Tx Frame Count, Tx Error Count, Total Tx Retry Count, Tx Multiple Retry Count.
  • Page 25 Using the Statistics Menu (Continued) Statistics>Type>Received>WLAN 802.11g Displays the 11g WLAN Rx Fragment Count, Multicast Rx Frame Count, Rx Frame FCS Error Count, Rx Frame Duplicate Count and Ack Rx Failure Count. Statistic> WEP Frame Error>WLAN 802.11g This statistics page displays the counting for: WEP excluded Frames Count WEP ICV Error Count...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the 11g WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting (continued) 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.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting (continued) 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.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on IEEE 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Network Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (continued) What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? Wireless 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 wireless products.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Device Management Web-Based - Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Client Network Architecture Supports Infrastructure Mode LEDs Power WLAN LAN (10/100) Wireless Operating Range* Indoors - up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors –...
  • Page 32 Technical Specifications (continued) Safety and Emissions: Physical Dimensions: L = 140mm W = 110mm H = 30mm Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: 54 Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 11Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Security: 64, 128, 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  • Page 33 Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Wireless Transmit Power: 20dBm(32mW)± 2dB Power Adapter: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A 100V - 240V ~ 50-60Hz Weight: 190g Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-76dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-85dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-89dBm...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 36 Canada) D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 37 LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.