KA2DWL700AP-A1D-Link Air 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point

1 Contents 1. Package Contents............................................. 2 2. Introduction........................................................ 3 3. Wireless Basics................................................. 6 4. Getting Started................................................10 5. Using the Configuration Menu.........................13 6. Using the AirPlus AP Manager........................26 7. Troubleshooting............................................... 30 8. Networking Basics ........................................... 35 9. Technical Specifications .................................. 64 10. Contacting Technical Support..........................66 11. Warranty and Registration ...............................67 1. Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply – 5V DC, 2.0A 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-700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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 Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled 2 3 4 2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.1x wireless access point. With a second level of security that is not offered with other conventional 802.11b standard-compatible Access Points, the DWL- 700AP ensures a more secure wireless network than ever before. In addition to WEP encryption, the DWL-700AP offers an Authentication capability when used with 802.1x compatible devices. This extra layer of protection will ensure a safer and more secure wireless network than has previously been available. Like most 802.11b Access Points, the DWL-700AP is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. The DWL-700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link AirPlus 2.4GHz Wireless Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-700AP. This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology. Connections MDII RJ-45 Ethernet Port • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is required to connect to a computer Reset Button Power 4 Features & Benefits • Supports 802.1x for wireless user authentication into the network, resulting in a more secure wireless network than was previously possible. • With AirPlus Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 11Mbps. With this data rate and capacity, the DWL-700AP delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files as the standard 802.11b networks • Fully 802.11b Compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices • Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption for security for your data and wireless communication. • Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring – Easy-to-use interface independent of the operating system • 4 Different Operation Modes – Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point, AP-to-AP Bridging, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Client. LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power LAN WLAN Power: solid green light indicates connection LAN: blinking green light indicates activity; solid green light indicates connection WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; solid green light indicates connection 5 6 3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus 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 AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs 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. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link. People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to da…

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Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. 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 (such as the D-Link DI-604) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-604. Connect the router to the D-Link AirPlus DWL-700AP. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for setting up the DWL-700AP. If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520+. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics- learn how to check your IP Address; share printers and files. Using the Configuration Utility- learn the settings you must use on each computer in your network for successful communication. Troubleshooting- learn how to check for the proper installation of the network adapters’ drivers and other tips for troubleshooting the network. Install the drivers for the wireless cardbus adapter (D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+ for installation instructions. 11 700AP Getting Started Setting Up an 802.1x Network Here is a sample of a network setup using the 802.1x compliant DWL-700AP access point.Your network may look different. For successful communication, you will need 802.1x compliant devices, including 802.1x compliant wireless network adapters. If you are using two or more access points in conjunction for load-balancing or backup, please remember to keep the ethernet cable connection between the access points. An ethernet connection is needed so that IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) can be used to enable these functions. Please read through the configuration section of this manual to learn about the settings you will need for your devices to achieve a faster, safer and more effective wireless net- work than you have previously experienced. 12 700AP 700AP 5. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-700AP is web-based. When using the configuration program, please consider the following: Factory Default Settings for the DWL-700AP SSID Channel Encryption disabled User Name admin Password (no password, leave field blank) IP Address 192.168.0.50 You will need a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher. The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL-700AP. The DWL-700AP has a default IP Address of 192.168.0.50 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 If you are using a D-Link router in your network, such as the DI-604, with the factory default settings, you will not need to assign a static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the Access Point. (Skip to Fig. 5.1: entering the IP address) If you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the DWL- 700AP, within the IP Address Range of the DWL-900AP+. Assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (Please see Networking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address.)Note: Please write down the current IP address settings of the computer. You may need to revert back to these settings after configuring the DWL-900AP+. After you have assigned a Static IP Address to the computer you are using for configuration (if necessary), next you will assign the DWL-7000AP an IP Address within the range of your existing network. After changing the IP Address of the DWL-700AP you will need to enter the IP into the address bar of your web browser to access the configuration page of the DWL-700AP If the computer had a static IP address, re-input that same address. If the computer had a dynamic IP Address (i.e., a DHCP capable router automatically assigns the IP Address) then change the setting of your network adapter to receive a Dynamic IP Address. 13 6 default Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-700AP. The DWL-700AP’s default IP Address is shown below: (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other D-Link devices set to their default settings. If you have changed the IP Address of the DWL-700AP to conform to a network other than one with D-Link devices, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.) Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.3 Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Access Point Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK Fig. 5.1 The Configuration window will appear. You can select from several options in this window. Here the Home > Wireless tab is displayed. If you wish to change the default settings, you can make changes to the following items: AP name SSID Channel WEP Encryption Key Type Home > Wireless 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) AP Name: You may choose to rename your Access Point, especially if you have more than one Access Point on your network. 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. The SSID can be up to 32 characters in le…

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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) The DWL-700AP can be configured to perform in any one of five modes, as a wireless access point, as a point-to-point bridge with another access point, as a point-to-multi-point bridge, as a wireless client, or as a wireless repeater. Advanced > Mode MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on the packaging. Fig 5.5 Access Point: This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. Access Point is the default setting. 16 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Client: Will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device into an 802.11b wireless client as long you are connecting to a DWL-700AP acting as an Access Point. The Site Survey function will allow you to scan for available wireless networks. Wireless Bridge: This mode will allow you to connect two LANs together. The wireless bridge will only work with another DWL- 700AP. Advanced > Mode > Site Survey Note! If you use the DWL-700AP in Wireless Bridge Mode, make sure that you enter the Ethernet MAC Address of the remote DWL-700AP unit that you want to establish a wirelessconnection. Multi-point Bridge: This mode will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. Other wireless LANs must be using DWL-700APs.

Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Repeater: This mode will allow you to extend the range of your wireless network. The repeater mode will work with another D-Link AirPlus DWL-700AP, DWL-900+, DI-614+, DI-714P+, AirPro DI-764, DI-754 (with inserted DWL-650+), or AirPremier DWL-1000AP+. Note! If you use the DWL-700AP in Wireless Client or Repeater Mode, make sure that you enter the Ethernet Mac Address (LAN MAC Address) of the unit that you want to extend the wireless coverage. Note: The repeater function is available with at least firmware version 2.20 or above. For the latest drivers and firmware downloads, please go to www.support.dlink.com . 18 DWL-700AP DI-614+ Using the Configuration Menu (continued) The default Performance settings are shown here. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a Beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2,432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting 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 16384 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.) A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Basic Rates: Select the basic rate for the network TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the network Preamble Type: 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 a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) used in communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. Authentication: Open System – communicates the key across the network Shared Key – devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate Auto – automatically adjusts to the Authentication mode of the wireless client 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. Advanced > Performance 19

Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Antenna transmit power: you may wish to select less than 100% power for security reasons, depending its proximity to other networks Antenna Selection: Select Left, Right or both (Diversity) antenna Advanced > Filters Tools > Admin Change your password in this window. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click Apply, if you have made any changes. Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless connection to the DWL-700AP. Select Disable MAC Filters (default) to disable this feature. Select Only allow the MAC address... or Only deny the MAC address... and enter the MAC Address of the selected computer into the field above. Or you can click on the pull-down arrow 20 Disabled is the default selection for 802.1x protocol. Select Enabled to enable it. Encryption Key: Select the key length, either 64 bits or 128 bits. Lifetime: Select 5, 15, 30 minutes or 1 or 8 hours, or 1 day for the authentication period. After this period expires, members of the network will have to re-logon to gain access to the network. Radius Server 1 IP: Enter the IP Address of the Radius Server. Port: Enter the port number that your Radius Server uses for Authentication. The default setting of 1812 is the port setting for many Radius Servers. Shared Secret: Enter the Shared Secret. The shared secret must be the same as the shared secret on your radius server. Radius Server 2: Optional. If you have a second radius server, you will input the same information as shown above. Advanced > 802.1x : 202020202021 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Fig. 5.10 Tools > System 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-700AP by clicking Browse. When you have selected the settings file, click Load. Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings. Tools > Firmware Upgrade the firmware for the Access Point. Click on the link to find upgrades to the firmware on the D-Link website at http://support.dlink. com. After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade to your local drive, click Browse. Select the firmware and click Apply to complete the upgrade. Fig. 5.11 22

Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Fig. 5.12 Fig. 5.13 The DWL-700AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Access Point. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings. To enable or disable logging for the Access Point, click on Log Settings. To monitor the wireless stations, select Enable and the log file will be sent to the associated computer. Status > Device Info Status > Log This page displays the current information for the DWL-700AP. It will display the Ethernet and Wireless information. Ethernet: MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DHCP Server Wireless: MAC Address SSID Encryption Channel AP mode First Page - displays the first page of the Log Last Page - displays the last page of the Log Previous - moves back one log page Next - moves forward one log page Clear - clears the log completely Log Settings – Brings up the page to configure the logs 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Syslog Server: Using third party syslog software, the Syslog Server function will download the DWL-700AP’s log automatically to an IP address specified sever. Status > Stats Fig. 5.14 Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point. 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Wireless Fig. 5.15 Displays the list of computers that are connected to the DWL-700AP wirelessly. 25

6. Using the AirPlus AP Manager The AirPlus Access Point Manger is a Windows based program to help you manage multiple Access Points in one easy view. Please note that the AP Manger software is optional. Begin the installation by inserting the DWL-700AP CD into your CD- ROM. The AP Manager is also available for download at support.dlink.com. Click Install AirPlus AP Manager The following screen will appear. Click Next Click Next Click Finish to complete installation. 26 Using the AirPlus AP Manager (continued) Link Information The Link Information screen displays the current settings of the selected Access Point AP Settings The AP Settings screen will allow you to change the Access Point settings for the selected Access Point. 27 Using the AirPlus AP Manager (continued) IP Settings The IP Settings screen will allow you to change the IP Address settings for the selected Access Point. WEP Settings The WEP Settings Screen will allow you to apply WEP Encryption to the selected Access Point. WEP is short for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is a security protocol for wireless local area networks. All devices on the wireless network must share the same WEP encryption settings in order to communicate. 28

Using the AirPlus AP Manager (continued) 802.1X Setting The default setting of 802.1x is disabled. Input the IP Address of the radius server and the Shared Secret to make the 802.1x function work properly. MAC Filter Setting The MAC Filter can allow or deny wireless connection to the DWL- 700AP. Select Allow or Deny and enter the MAC address of the selected computer into the field above. Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen will allow you to apply new version of the firmware to selected Access Point. 29 7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-700AP 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-700AP Access Point. 1. The computer used to configure the DWL-700AP cannot access the Configuration menu. • Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-700AP 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-700AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the DWL-700AP 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-700AP is responding. Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies. 30 2929 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-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 > 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.) Default Note: Screen shot were taken using Windows XP. Your screens may look similar. 31 Troubleshooting 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 • Right-click on My Computer • Click Properties • Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager 32 Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus 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 D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter 33 Troubleshooting 4. Resetting the DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: • Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-700AP • Use a paper clip to press the Reset button. • Hold for about 5 seconds and then release • After the DWL-700AP reboots (this may take a few minutes) it will be reset to the factory Default settings. 34 8. 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 98. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, Click Next. 35 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 36 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. Al…

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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties 46 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address • 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 Gateway/Router.) • Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • 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.) • 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 provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 47 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static 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 Manually in the Configure pull-down menu. Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields. Click Apply Now 48 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 Ethernetin the Show pull-down menu. Select Using DHCPin the Configure pull-down menu. Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Routerís IP Address will appear in a few seconds. 49 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP and 2000: Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to Fig. 9.25 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. For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 9.26 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. Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network. Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer con…

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