KA2DWL3200APA1IEEE 802.11g Wireless Access Point

DWL-3200AP manual new cover pending 2 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................ 2 Package Contents ............................................................................ 3 Introduction.................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits ...................................................................... 6 Wireless Basics................................................................................ 7 Three Operational Modes ............................................................. 10 Getting Started ............................................................................. 11 Using the Configuration Menu .................................................... 13 Using the AP Manager ................................................................. 41 Networking Basics ........................................................................ 67 Troubleshooting........................................................................... 83 Technical Specifications ............................................................... 89 Contacting Technical Support...................................................... 92 Warranty ..................................................................................... 93 Registration.................................................................................. 97 3 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.
D-Link AirPremier TM DWL-3200AP Wireless Access Point with PoE
Power over Ethernet base unit
Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A
Power Cord
Manual and Warranty on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above Package Contents 4 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Introduction Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-3200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. The DWL-3200AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-3200AP can operate as an access point, or in access point-to-access point bridging mode, or in access point-to-multipoint bridging mode. Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet). With PoE, the DWL-3200AP shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your network less expensive and more convenient. An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-3200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPremier products. (The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.) *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. WPA is offered in two flavors: WPA-Personal is directed at home users who do not have the server based equipment required for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar to WEP because you define a “Pre-Shared Key” on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is confirmed and satisfied on both the client and access point, then access is granted. the encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission. 5 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. WPA-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x witha RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise configured, the new client will be challenged with a username and password. If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is granted. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and not have to worry about the network being compromised by a former employee. Introduction 6 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Features and Benefits Features and Benefits *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a/g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; AP-to-AP Bridging; or AP-to-Multipoint Bridging.
Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Faster wireless networking with the 802.11g…

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37 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Status > Device Info Using the Configuration Menu Device Information: This window displays the settings of the DWL-3200AP, the firmware version and the MAC address. 38 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Status > Stats Using the Configuration Menu WLAN 802.11G Traffic Statistics: This window displays the statistics of the IEEE 802.11g network. 39 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Status > Client Info Using the Configuration Menu Client Information: Select this option to obtain information on wireless clients. (A client is a device on the network that is communicating with the DWL-3200AP.) The following information is available for each client that is communicating with the DWL-3200AP. MAC: Band: Authentication: Signal: Power Saving Mode: Displays the MAC address of the client. Displays the wireless band. Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. Indicates the strength of the signal Displays the status of the power saving feature. 40 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Help Using the Configuration Menu Click on any item in the Help screen for more information. Help: 41 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager Using the AP Manager The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. With AP Manager there is no need to configure devices individually. To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPremier AP Manager • Select DWL-3200AP Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network. Discovering Devices 42 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device. To select an entire list, hold the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list. IP Configuration You can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to multiple AP’s by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). Select the AP that you want to assign an IP address to and click the IP button. Enter the IP address and IP netmask for the selected device and click OK. You can configure multiple AP’s with IP addresses all at once. Click on the IP button after you’ve selected all of the AP’s you want to assign an IP address. Enter the IP address you want to assign the first unit and the AP manager will automatically assign sequential IP addresses. 43 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager Device Configuration Click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also save and load configuration files from this window. When you load a configuration file, you must click Apply if you want the settings to be applied to the selected device(s). The save button allows you to save a configuration file of the selected device settings. Only settings that have a checkmark next to them are saved. You cannot save a configuration file if you selected more than one device in the device list. The Exit button will close the device configuration window. Any settings that haven’t been applied will be lost. The open button is used to load a previously saved configuration file. After opening a configuration file, you must click the Apply button to save the settings to the selected device(s). To save settings to the device, you must click the Apply button. Only settings that have a checkmark next to them will be applied. Refresh will revert to the actual device settings of the selected device(s). The Clear Checks button deselects all configurable options. This feature is useful if you only want to change a few settings. Deselect all items and only check the items that you want to modify. The Check All button will select all configurable options. Any setting that has a checkmark next to it is applied to the device or saved to the configuration file. You can configure a single device by highlighting one device in the list, or you can configure multiple devices by highlighting multiple devices before clicking on the Device Configuration icon pictured above. The examples in this section show single device configuration. When you select multiple devices for configuration the procedure will be similar. 44 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: This allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a checkmark in the Device Name box to change the name. This option should only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration. If you’ve selected one device for configuration and you want to change the IP address of the device, check the IP Address box. You ca then enter an IP address and Subnet Mask for the selected access point. This option should only be configurable when one access point is selected for configuration. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one time, please reference the previous page. Enter the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. Device Configuration > General Device Name(*): IP address and Subnet Mask(*): Gateway: 45 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager Device Configuration > General (continued) User Limit: This pulldown selection enables or disables Link Integrity. When Link Integrity is enabled, the wireless segment associated with the AP will be disconnected whenever the connection between the AP and the LAN is dr…

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64 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Setup Wizard (continued) Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Using the AP Manager Click Next. If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next. 65 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Setup Wizard (continued) Using the AP Manager The DWL-3200AP setup is complete! 66 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the AP Manager Refresh Click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network. Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager. About 67 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 Networking Basics When this screen appears, click Next. 68 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics 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. Please follow all the instructions in this window: 69 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics 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. 70 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 71 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next. 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. 72 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 73 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 74 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Naming Your Computer To name your computer n Windows XP, please follow these directions.
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.
To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. 75 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.
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. Networking Basics 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:
Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.
Click on Status. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP 76 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics This window will appear:
Click the Support tab.
Click Close. 77 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Note: DHCP-enabled 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 router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions:
Go to Start.
Double-click on Control Panel. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Networking Basics
Double-click on Network Connections. 78 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics
Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Double-click on Properties.
Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
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.) 79 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics
Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Click OK. Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX
Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.
Click on Network. 80 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, I…

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81 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics
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. 82 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics
Click Apply Now.
The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds. 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. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 83 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP . 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-3200AP cannot access the Configuration menu.
Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-3200AP is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
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 drivers are loaded properly.
Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL-3200AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP address of the DWL-3200AP 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.
Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-3200AP is responding. Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies. Note: If you have changed the default IP address, make sure to ping the correct IP address assigned to the DWL-3200AP. 84 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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.
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-3200AP 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 > 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.)
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.) 85 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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.
Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Troubleshooting
Select the Hardware Tab.
Click Device Manager. 86 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Troubleshooting
Double-click on Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.)
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Click OK. 87 DWL-3200AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? 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 for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DWL-3200AP. 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. Try changing the channel on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc. 6. Why can…

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CAUTION!! Please always put the surge protector indoors and near the device side, if you cannot keep it indoors, use the tapes to wrap all the connectors as pictures showed below. Option: Ultra low-loss cable LMR400 Length options: 3M/6M/9M Option: Surge protector Connectors: N-plug to N-jack ANT24-SP Surge protector Installation guide for outdoor antenna-kit Step 1 loosen the screw from the surge protector. Step 2 get a normal conductive copper wire with 2 sides stripped long enough to be conductive, these wires can lead high voltage surges into the grounding. Remark: (1) for the ground screw you use, we suggest the longer (deeper into ground) the better performance it has. (2) please use a copper wire with diameter at least from 2.0mm, the thicker the diameter, the higher voltage it can sustain. Option (1) Option (2) Ground Step 3 find a conductive material nearby the antenna installation sites, connect another end of the wire into position, there are several options: (1) Use a long screw to stick into the ground tightly, connect another wire onto. (2) fix or solder another end of wire onto a steel material/ bar under steel construction, such as wall for buildings, railings or other conductive materials which set up from the ground. Silver to Antenna Golden to Device To have correct connection of the attached extension cable (Based on connector color management) Silver to Antenna Golden to Device To have correct connection of the attached extension cable (Based on connector color management)

Pole mounting th d 2 50AT Omni D-Link's Omni Directional Antenna offers the most cost effective solution for extending the wireless LAN coverage area. The antenna is fully compatible with all products and can be used with any 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz products. Installation: 1. Remove the original antenna from your wireless device. 2. Screw the DWL-50AT RP- SMA connector into your wireless device. 3. Adjust the antenna to the suitable direction for extending the wireless coverage area. 5.0dBi Typical 2.0:1 Max. Toroidal 60 degree nominal 197 mm(length) 29.5gw D-Link's Single Patch Flat Antenna offers the most cost effective solution for extending the wireless LAN coverage area. The antenna is fully compatible with all products and can be used with any 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz products. Installation: 1. Remove the original antenna from your wireless device. 2. Screw the DWL-R60AT RP- SMA connector into your wireless device. 3. Adjust the antenna to the suitable direction for extending the wireless coverage area. - DWL-R60AT Antenna 2.0:1 Max. 6.0dBi Typical 90 75 nominal 75gw 80x85x12.8 mm R60AT Outdoor Omni Antenna DWL-1500 Outdoor Grid Antenna DWL-2100 N male/RP-SMA) Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Table: Model Name DWL - R60AT DWL - M60AT ANT24-0400 ANT24-0401 ANT24-0500 Signal directivity Directional Antenna Directional Antenna  mni-directional  mni-directional  mni-directional Application range Indoor only I ndoor only Indoor only Indoor c eiling onl y Indoor   utdoor Gain (Without cable loss)  d  i  d  i  d  i  .  d  i  d  i Approximate Range at 1 Mbps *   m  k           km Approximate Range at 11 Mbps *                     Half power beam width **                                   Pigtail cable length NA    cm    cm NA   cm Antenna fixed connector RP-   A plug RP-   A plug RP-   A plug   A  ack N-  ack Surge protector for outdoors --- --- --- ---  ptional Default extension cable length NA NA NA     Default mounting configuration NA Wall  desktop Wall  desktop  eiling Pole Antenna-kit weight (Kg)    g    g    g    g    g Optional accessories AN    -    or DWL-    links AN    -    or DWL-    links AN    -    or DWL-    links AN    -    or DWL-    links AN    -   AN    -  P AN    -   series   .Extended range reference based on R  -  utput Power   dbm with default cable loss   .  he transmission distance range might depend on the two same spec antennas with default cable loss    P  W   alf Power  eam Width.   hori  ontal plane pattern,   vertical plane pattern The actual Indoor range will be effected by users’ physical environment. The above figures are reference. Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Table: Model Name ANT24-0800 ANT24-0801 ANT24-1200 ANT24-1201 ANT24-1400 Signal directivity  mni-directional Directional Directional Directional Directional Application range  utdoor  utdoor Indoor only  utdoor  utdoor Gain (Without cable loss)  d  i  .  d  i   d  i   d  i   d  i Approximate Range at 1 Mbps *   m   m  .   m  .   m   m Approximate Range at 11 Mbps *          .   m  .   m  .   m Half power Beam width **                                Pigtail cable length NA   cm NA   cm   cm Antenna fixed connector N-  ack N-  ack   A  ack N-  ack N-  ack Surge protector for outdoors Included Included --- Included Included Default Extension Cable Length   cm       cm   cm Default mounting configuration Pole Wall  pole Window  wall Wall  pole Wall  pole Antenna-kit weight (kg)  .   g  .    g    g    g  .    g Optional accessories  ltra low loss cable  or AN    -   series  ltra low loss cable  or AN    -   series  ltra low loss cable  or AN    -   series  ltra low loss cable  or AN    -   series  ltra low loss cable  or AN    -   series   .Extended range reference based on R  -  utput Power   dbm with default cable loss   .  he transmission distance range might depend on the two same spec antennas with default cable loss    P  W   alf Power  eam Width.   hori  ontal plane pattern,   vertical plane pattern The actual Indoor range will be effected by users’ physical environment. The above figures are reference. Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Table: Model Name ANT24-1800 ANT24-1801…

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