D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G810 Owner's Manual
High-speed 802.11g ethernet wireless bridge
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- Page 1 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G810 High-Speed 802.11g Ethernet Wireless Bridge Manual Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ...3 Introduction...4 Wireless Basics ...6 Getting Started ...9 Web Configuration ... 11 Troubleshooting ...17 Technical Specifications ...23 Contacting Technical Support ...25 Warranty ..26... -
Page 3: Package Contents
You will need an Ethernet-enabled device such as a laptop or desktop computer, network printer or set top box. The DWL-G810 will transform virtually any Ethernet device into a wireless device, enabling wireless communication over your network or in an Ad- Hoc/Peer-to-Peer mode. -
Page 4: Introduction
Using the DWL-G810 allows the flexibility of placing network devices in remote locations while maintaining a high-speed connection. Whether you are using the DWL-G810 in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, you can use the convenient Setup Wizard for easy installation. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide that is included with your purchase for instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard. - Page 5 Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. Wireless Link/Act – a steady Green light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DWL-G810 is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network. Power – a steady...
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Page 6: Wireless Basics
Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices. With an Ethernet (CAT5) cable simply connect the DWL-G810 to the Ethernet port of a network device (such as a printer or web camera) to establish a wireless connection with another device equipped with a wireless network adapter set to Ad-Hoc mode. - Page 7 G810 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. The DWL-G810 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.
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Page 8: Installation Considerations
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G810 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G810’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G810, when activated, will connect with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-... -
Page 10: Infrastructure Mode
This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. To connect the DWL-G810 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-G810. -
Page 11: Web Configuration
If your network contains devices other than D-Link devices, or if you wish to configure the DWL-G810, you will need to do the following before using the Web Configuration... - Page 12 Web Configuration (continued) Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-G810, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G810. The DWL-G810 default IP address is shown below: Open the Web browser.
- Page 13 Click Apply if you have made any changes. Operating Mode: Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. AP Name: You may choose to rename your DWL-G810, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is a unique name that identifies a network.
- Page 14 Web Configuration (continued) Wireless (continued) Channel: Devices communicating in Ad-Hoc mode must be set to the same channel. WEP Encryption: Select Enable Encryption to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the network. All devices on the network must share the same WEP selection – either Enable or Disable, and they must share the same WEP key.
- Page 15 System Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Save. The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL-G810 by clicking Browse. When you have selected the settings file, click Load.
- Page 16 Web Configuration (continued) Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-G810 for the changes to take effect.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G810 High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge. 1. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? Please note that routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. - Page 18 Troubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. D-Link DWL-G650...
- Page 19 Enter the Subnet mask. Enter the Default Gateway. The Default Gateway is the LAN IP address of the wireless router. D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1 You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Windows XP/2000! addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and...
- Page 20 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. How do I assign a static IP address in Macintosh OSX? Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click Network. 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.
- Page 21 Ad-Hoc mode? The DWL-G810 High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge has a default SSID of default. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G810 is exactly the same as the SSID on the other wireless client. The DWL-G810 has a default channel of 6. Make sure that the channel on the DWL-G810 is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client.
- Page 22 D-Link wireless products. 10. Why does my wireless connection drop? Antenna orientation – try different antenna orientations for the DWL-G810. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether.
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Page 23: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Port: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Auto MDI/MDIX Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: 54Mbps 22Mbps 11Mbps 5.5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Encryption: 64-bit RC4 128-bit RC4 Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4385GHz... - Page 24 Technical Specifications (continued) Power Input: External Power Supply, DC 5V, 2.5A LEDs: Power (Green) Activity (Yellow) Transmitter Output Power: 15dBm ± 2dB External Antenna Type: Detachable 1.0dB gain with reverse SMA connector Over-Driving Levels: Tolerates up to +17dBm at the antenna Device Management: Web-Based –...
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Page 25: Contacting Technical Support
T T T T T echni 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. -
Page 26: Warranty
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 27 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 28 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.