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- Page 1 D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP Tri-Mode, Dualband 2.4/5GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................7 Getting Started ..................10 Using the Configuration Menu..............12 Networking Basics ................23 Troubleshooting ...................38 Technical Specifications ..............44 Contacting Technical Support ..............47 Warranty and Registration ..............48... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP " 2.4GHz/5GHz Tri-mode Dualband Wireless Access Point Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.5A " " Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide " " Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-7000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity — the D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point. This tri-mode, dualband Access Point provides the most expanded user bandwidth available in an AP. Wireless clients can connect to this AP using any one of its 11 non-overlapping channels to transfer data at speeds never before achievable in a wireless device. - Page 5 Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port Power Receptor " 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 with 11 Non-overlapping channels - Means you can transfer large files up to 5 times more quickly than was previously possible without signal interference "...
- Page 6 LEDs stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point has Green LEDs as shown below: LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power Power source A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet LAN (10/100) port;...
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Page 7: Wireless Basics
Wireless Basics D-Link Air Xpert 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Xpert wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. - Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-7000AP is compatible with the following wireless products: " D-Link AirPro DWL-A650, D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirXpert DWL-A650, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650, D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers " D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 and D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+,...
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Page 9: Installation Considerations
Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link Air Xpert DWL-7000AP 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
A wireless Access Point - D-Link Air Xpert DWL-7000AP An Ethernet Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201... - Page 11 D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG520.) Install the drivers for the D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG650 into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-A650.)
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Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-7000AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-7000AP. The DWL-7000AP default IP Address is shown below: "... - Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Note: In the Configuration screens that follow, you will be able to configure settings for 802.11a and 802.11g devices in your network. Settings that you input for 802.11g devices will also apply to 802.11b devices in your network.
- Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN This window displays the default settings of the DWL-7000AP. Get IP From: Choose Static or Dynamic. If you select Static you will manually input the IP Address. If you select Dynamic the DHCP server on your network will automatically assign an IP Address.
- Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Choose 802.11a or 802.11g Wireless Band; then select from the following options: Access Point: Select this mode to create a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network.) PtP Bridge (Point to Point Bridge): This mode enables you to connect two WLANS Remote AP MAC...
- Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 72 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) The default Performance settings are shown in the illustration above. Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled.
- Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters Access 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 Access Control List: Input the MAC Addresses into the list MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)
- Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption 802.1x - is the first line of defense against network in- trusion. In the authentication process the Radius Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients will be denied ac- cess.
- Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping Load Balance: Select Enabled or Disabled. When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-7000APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7000APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).
- Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin 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 Apply: To save changes, click Apply Tools >...
- Page 21 Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you Browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated firmware file on your hard drive, click OK.
- Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connec- tions associated with the Access Point. Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any window for...
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Page 23: Networking Basics
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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. - Page 24 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...
- Page 25 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...
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 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.
- Page 29 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.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 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 Ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range).
- Page 32 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 Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
- Page 33 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...
- Page 34 IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) " Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router.
- Page 35 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OS X " Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences " cClick on Network " Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu " Select Manually in the Con- figure pull-down menu "...
- Page 36 Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OS X " Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences " Click on Network " Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu " Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu "...
- Page 37 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 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.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. -
Page 39: Infrastructure Mode
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. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. - Page 40 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.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting (continued) " Double-click on Network Adapters " Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter " Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly " Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly "...
- Page 42 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose recep- tion? D-Link 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...
- Page 43 After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7000AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DWL-7000AP to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: "...
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Page 44: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards " IEEE 802.11g-Draft " IEEE 802.11b " IEEE 802.11a " 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 "... - Page 45 Technical Specifications (continued) Safety and Emissions: " " Physical Dimensions: " L = 5.6 inches (142mm) " W = 4.3 inches (109mm) " H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: " 54 Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps " 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps...
- Page 46 Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: " CSMA/CA with ACK Wireless Transmit Power: " 15dBm(32mW)±2dB Power Adapter: " Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 3.0A " 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz Weight: " 0.44 lbs (200g) Receiver Sensitivity: " 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm "...
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Page 47: Contacting Technical Support
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 48: Warranty And Registration
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 49 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 50 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.