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... WDS with AP (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 21 WDS...22 WDS (WEP)...24 WDS (WPA-PSK)...25 AP Repeater...26 AP Repeater (WEP)...27 AP Client...28 AP Client (WEP)...29 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 30 LAN Settings...31 Static IP Address...31 Dynamic IP Address...32 Advanced Performance Settings 33 Filters...35 Wireless Access Settings 35 WLAN Partition...36 DHCP Server...37 Dynamic Pool Settings 37 Static Pool Settings...39 Current IP Mapping List 41 Admin Settings...42 System Settings...43 Upgrade Firmware...44 Configuration File...45 Device Information...47 DWL-2100AP User Manual...
... WDS with AP (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 21 WDS...22 WDS (WEP)...24 WDS (WPA-PSK)...25 AP Repeater...26 AP Repeater (WEP)...27 AP Client...28 AP Client (WEP)...29 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 30 LAN Settings...31 Static IP Address...31 Dynamic IP Address...32 Advanced Performance Settings 33 Filters...35 Wireless Access Settings 35 WLAN Partition...36 DHCP Server...37 Dynamic Pool Settings 37 Static Pool Settings...39 Current IP Mapping List 41 Admin Settings...42 System Settings...43 Upgrade Firmware...44 Configuration File...45 Device Information...47 DWL-2100AP User Manual...
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... Authentication Modes...59 Security...60 WEP Encryption...61 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP 62 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA-Auto-EAP 63 Filters...64 AP Mode...65 WDS with AP...66 WDS...67 AP Repeater...68 AP Client...69 DHCP Server...70 Client-Info...71 Log...72 Configuration Files...73 System Settings...76 Setup Wizard...77 Refresh...82 About...82 Networking Basics...83 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows® XP 83 Naming Your Computer...90 Checking the IP Address...
... Authentication Modes...59 Security...60 WEP Encryption...61 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP 62 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA-Auto-EAP 63 Filters...64 AP Mode...65 WDS with AP...66 WDS...67 AP Repeater...68 AP Client...69 DHCP Server...70 Client-Info...71 Log...72 Configuration Files...73 System Settings...76 Setup Wizard...77 Refresh...82 About...82 Networking Basics...83 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows® XP 83 Naming Your Computer...90 Checking the IP Address...
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... WDS feature makes the DWL-2100AP an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in wireless connectivity - The DWL-2100AP is addressed as the DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point uses WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1X authentication to 108Mbps* in a pure D-Link 108G environment through the use of the DWL-2100AP. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of . * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. With great manageability, versatile operation modes, solid security...
... WDS feature makes the DWL-2100AP an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in wireless connectivity - The DWL-2100AP is addressed as the DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point uses WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1X authentication to 108Mbps* in a pure D-Link 108G environment through the use of the DWL-2100AP. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of . * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. With great manageability, versatile operation modes, solid security...
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...Client Wirelessly connect Ethernet devices. DWL-2100AP User Manual With the DWL-2100AP, wireless clients can securely connect to the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1X authentication providing a much higher level of five different operational modes featuring WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point Create a wireless local area network. Features and Benefits Faster Wireless Networking Able to achieve a maximum wireless signal rate of wireless networking at D-Link 108G speeds that save you time, money, and make...
...Client Wirelessly connect Ethernet devices. DWL-2100AP User Manual With the DWL-2100AP, wireless clients can securely connect to the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1X authentication providing a much higher level of five different operational modes featuring WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point Create a wireless local area network. Features and Benefits Faster Wireless Networking Able to achieve a maximum wireless signal rate of wireless networking at D-Link 108G speeds that save you time, money, and make...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to its original factory default settings. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to connect the supplied power adapter. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port.
DWL-2100AP User Manual Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to its original factory default settings. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to connect the supplied power adapter. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port.
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... range. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the signal will degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure that the antenna is limited by using the software signal strength tools included with your wireless network. Installation Installation Considerations D-Link Air lets you access your network from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, UPS units, etc. 6. Try to follow these basic principles: 1. DWL-2100AP User Manual...
... range. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the signal will degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure that the antenna is limited by using the software signal strength tools included with your wireless network. Installation Installation Considerations D-Link Air lets you access your network from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, UPS units, etc. 6. Try to follow these basic principles: 1. DWL-2100AP User Manual...
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... default IP address for the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50 with a Subnet Mask of the box, with an Ethernet adapter) that will be used for configuration. The Power LED will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is connected to a switch or router for your network (switch or router). The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of 255.255.255.0. Meaning you need to assign...
... default IP address for the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50 with a Subnet Mask of the box, with an Ethernet adapter) that will be used for configuration. The Power LED will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is connected to a switch or router for your network (switch or router). The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of 255.255.255.0. Meaning you need to assign...
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Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use the AP Manager software. Click OK to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function.To disable this function, go to continue. Open your access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Please refer to page 52 to configure your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. After the connection is connected to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your...
Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use the AP Manager software. Click OK to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function.To disable this function, go to continue. Open your access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Please refer to page 52 to configure your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. After the connection is connected to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your...
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... is dlink. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. All devices on the wireless channel that is selected from the drop-down menu. The SSID's factory default setting is 2.437GHz. Channel: Auto Channel Scan is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is enabled by default. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary...
... is dlink. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. All devices on the wireless channel that is selected from the drop-down menu. The SSID's factory default setting is 2.437GHz. Channel: Auto Channel Scan is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is enabled by default. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary...
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... the client to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA-PSK to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data with the inclusion of data encryption. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data is upgraded with Dynamic Turbo. Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
... the client to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA-PSK to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data with the inclusion of data encryption. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data is upgraded with Dynamic Turbo. Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
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... adapters will serve as Address: bridges to communicate the key across the network. Communication with AP mode. Authentication: Select Open System to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Note: WDS is not completely specified in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). All devices on the network must share the same channel. Auto Channel This option is unavailable in WDS with other vendor´s access points is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Scan: Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses...
... adapters will serve as Address: bridges to communicate the key across the network. Communication with AP mode. Authentication: Select Open System to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Note: WDS is not completely specified in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). All devices on the network must share the same channel. Auto Channel This option is unavailable in WDS with other vendor´s access points is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Scan: Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses...
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Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Note: The wireless adapters will serve Address: as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Scan: Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. 6 is unavailable in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). All devices on the network must share the same channel. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of the APs in WDS. Auto Channel This option is...
Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. Note: The wireless adapters will serve Address: as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Scan: Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. 6 is unavailable in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). All devices on the network must share the same channel. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of the APs in WDS. Auto Channel This option is...
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... G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to secure your SSID over the wireless network. When you with Dynamic Turbo. SSID Broadcast: Select Enable to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Channel: The channel used will be displayed. AP Client Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g is not available in Repeater mode. Select Shared Key to limit communication to broadcast your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Select WPA-PSK...
... G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to secure your SSID over the wireless network. When you with Dynamic Turbo. SSID Broadcast: Select Enable to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Channel: The channel used will be displayed. AP Client Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g is not available in Repeater mode. Select Shared Key to limit communication to broadcast your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Select WPA-PSK...
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... the default setting. Select None to use SNMP. Status: Check Enabled to disable. SNMP is disabled by default). Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string. New Password: Enter a new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box. Console Protocol: Telnet is admin. Admin Settings Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address...
... the default setting. Select None to use SNMP. Status: Check Enabled to disable. SNMP is disabled by default). Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string. New Password: Enter a new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box. Console Protocol: Telnet is admin. Admin Settings Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 44 Upgrade Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to update the firmware. Select the file and click OK to locate the downloaded file.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 44 Upgrade Firmware Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to update the firmware. Select the file and click OK to locate the downloaded file.
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 50 There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Log Type: Check the box for the type of the log server. System Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client association with AP • Web login Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of activity you want to log.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 50 There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Log Type: Check the box for the type of the log server. System Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client association with AP • Web login Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of activity you want to log.
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... a device at every restart. SubMask: Enter the subnet mask. Use this function to assign the Settings: same IP address to enable Static Pool Settings. Range of Pool (1~255): Enter the number of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be assigned by the DHCP server. DWL-2100AP User Manual 70 Dynamic Pool Click to be in the fields below. Wins: Wins (Windows Internet Naming Service) is...
... a device at every restart. SubMask: Enter the subnet mask. Use this function to assign the Settings: same IP address to enable Static Pool Settings. Range of Pool (1~255): Enter the number of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be assigned by the DHCP server. DWL-2100AP User Manual 70 Dynamic Pool Click to be in the fields below. Wins: Wins (Windows Internet Naming Service) is...
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Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click Open. DWL-2100AP User Manual 75 To upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. Click on this button after selecting the device(s). IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.
Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by clicking on the firmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click Open. DWL-2100AP User Manual 75 To upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. Click on this button after selecting the device(s). IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.
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... the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual 99 Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP in the same range and subnet as the DWL-2100AP. Please see item 3 (Check that the drivers for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the IP address is working properly. All the computers on the network. Note: If you use an Ethernet connection to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Go to configure...
... the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual 99 Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP in the same range and subnet as the DWL-2100AP. Please see item 3 (Check that the drivers for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the IP address is working properly. All the computers on the network. Note: If you use an Ethernet connection to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Go to configure...
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... wireless client are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. If you must also enable encryption on all the devices in your network to lose reception? D-Link products let you want. Try different antenna orientations for the network. If you are exactly the same. Try changing the channel on your DWL-2100AP, and on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to Infrastructure mode...
... wireless client are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. If you must also enable encryption on all the devices in your network to lose reception? D-Link products let you want. Try different antenna orientations for the network. If you are exactly the same. Try changing the channel on your DWL-2100AP, and on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to Infrastructure mode...
