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......4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction...5 Features and Benefits...6 Front Panel...7 Rear Panel...7 Installation...8 Installation Considerations...8 Before You Begin...9 Connect to Your Network...9 Configuration...10 Web Configuration Utility...10 Home...11 Wireless Modes...12 Access Point Mode...13 Access Point (WEP)...15 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP 16 Access Point... 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
......4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction...5 Features and Benefits...6 Front Panel...7 Rear Panel...7 Installation...8 Installation Considerations...8 Before You Begin...9 Connect to Your Network...9 Configuration...10 Web Configuration Utility...10 Home...11 Wireless Modes...12 Access Point Mode...13 Access Point (WEP)...15 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP 16 Access Point... 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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...Log...50 Help...51 Using the AP Manager...52 Discovering Devices...52 Selecting Devices...53 IP Configuration...53 Device Configuration...54 General...55 Wireless Settings...57 Authentication Modes...59 Security...60 WEP Encryption...61 WPA-EAP......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...Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
...Log...50 Help...51 Using the AP Manager...52 Discovering Devices...52 Selecting Devices...53 IP Configuration...53 Device Configuration...54 General...55 Wireless Settings...57 Authentication Modes...59 Security...60 WEP Encryption...61 WPA-EAP......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...Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
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...you can achieve wireless speeds up to handle video/audio streaming and future bandwidth-intense applications. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a new standard for range extension, or as a AP Client. Network conditions and environmental factors, ... adversely affect wireless signal range. The DWL-2100AP features five modes: a Wireless Access Point, WDS with the provided Wireless AP Manager software that manages network configuration and firmware upgrades. The WDS feature makes the DWL-2100AP an ideal solution for better network management...
...you can achieve wireless speeds up to handle video/audio streaming and future bandwidth-intense applications. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a new standard for range extension, or as a AP Client. Network conditions and environmental factors, ... adversely affect wireless signal range. The DWL-2100AP features five modes: a Wireless Access Point, WDS with the provided Wireless AP Manager software that manages network configuration and firmware upgrades. The WDS feature makes the DWL-2100AP an ideal solution for better network management...
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...higher level of up to smoothly stream MPEG videos. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via a web-based configuration utility. WDS with data encryption. AP Client Wirelessly connect Ethernet devices. A ... it also supports SNMP v.3 for network configuration and firmware upgrades via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. With the DWL-2100AP, wireless clients can communicate with the DWL-2100AP for better network management. With the DWL-2100AP in real-time to download large files ...
...higher level of up to smoothly stream MPEG videos. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via a web-based configuration utility. WDS with data encryption. AP Client Wirelessly connect Ethernet devices. A ... it also supports SNMP v.3 for network configuration and firmware upgrades via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. With the DWL-2100AP, wireless clients can communicate with the DWL-2100AP for better network management. With the DWL-2100AP in real-time to download large files ...
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... you need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the same range as the DWL-2100AP's IP address for the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. The Link LED light will need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for configuring the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual Connect to indicate proper operation. First, connect the power adapter to the...
... you need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the same range as the DWL-2100AP's IP address for the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. The Link LED light will need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for configuring the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual Connect to indicate proper operation. First, connect the power adapter to the...
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...admin) and your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 After the connection is connected to configure your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...password (leave blank by default). Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your access point. You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable.
...admin) and your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 After the connection is connected to configure your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...password (leave blank by default). Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your access point. You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable.
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Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. DWL-2100AP User Manual 11 Home The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change.
Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. DWL-2100AP User Manual 11 Home The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change.
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This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to function as a DHCP server. DWL-2100AP User Manual 37 Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to manually assign new IP addresses. DHCP Server Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IP Control: addresses to devices on the network. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to function as a DHCP server. DWL-2100AP User Manual 37 Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to manually assign new IP addresses. DHCP Server Dynamic Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IP Control: addresses to devices on the network. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network.
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...the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at the bottom of the screen. DWL-2100AP User Manual 39 Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to Control: wireless devices on the network. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the ...device here. Edit or delete the device in the same IP range as a DHCP server. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as ...
...the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at the bottom of the screen. DWL-2100AP User Manual 39 Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to Control: wireless devices on the network. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the ...device here. Edit or delete the device in the same IP range as a DHCP server. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as ...
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Load Settings to the Loacl Hard Drive: Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file. DWL-2100AP User Manual 45 Configuration File Update File: Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive.
Load Settings to the Loacl Hard Drive: Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings file. DWL-2100AP User Manual 45 Configuration File Update File: Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive.
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When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to download and click Open. Select the file you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. DWL-2100AP User Manual 46 When you wish to save the configuration file.
When this dialog box appears, click Save and select a location to download and click Open. Select the file you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. DWL-2100AP User Manual 46 When you wish to save the configuration file.
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With AP Manager there is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. Using the AP Manager The AP Manager is no need to configure devices individually. DWL-2100AP User Manual 52 To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPlus Xtreme AP Manager • Select DWL-2100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
With AP Manager there is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. Using the AP Manager The AP Manager is no need to configure devices individually. DWL-2100AP User Manual 52 To launch the AP Manager: • Go to the Start Menu • Select Programs • Select D-Link AirPlus Xtreme AP Manager • Select DWL-2100AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.
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...AP on each additional device. DWL-2100AP User Manual 53 Enter the IP address you want to select. Enter the IP address and IP netmask for the selected device and click OK. You can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to configure multiple devices all at once.... IP Configuration You can configure multiple AP's with IP addresses all at once. Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to multiple AP's by ...
...AP on each additional device. DWL-2100AP User Manual 53 Enter the IP address you want to select. Enter the IP address and IP netmask for the selected device and click OK. You can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to configure multiple devices all at once.... IP Configuration You can configure multiple AP's with IP addresses all at once. Selecting Devices The AP Manager allows you to multiple AP's by ...
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... been applied will revert to the device, you click the Apply button. Device Configuration Click on the Device Configuration icon pictured above. The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the selected device(s). You can... configuration file of the selected device(s). To save a configuration file if you selected more than one device in the device list. You cannot save settings to the actual device settings of the selected device settings. The Exit button will select all configurable options. DWL-2100AP ...
... been applied will revert to the device, you click the Apply button. Device Configuration Click on the Device Configuration icon pictured above. The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the selected device(s). You can... configuration file of the selected device(s). To save a configuration file if you selected more than one device in the device list. You cannot save settings to the actual device settings of the selected device settings. The Exit button will select all configurable options. DWL-2100AP ...
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... Mask for the selected access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 55 This option should only be configured when one time, please reference the previous page. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one access point is selected for configuration. IP address and If you've ... Mask(*): to change the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): This allows you to change the name. Gateway: Enter the IP address...
... Mask for the selected access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 55 This option should only be configured when one time, please reference the previous page. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one access point is selected for configuration. IP address and If you've ... Mask(*): to change the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. General When selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration by default as noted(*) below: Device Name(*): This allows you to change the name. Gateway: Enter the IP address...
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... have a static IP address assigned to receive IP configuration information from a certain IP address. DHCP Client: There is disabled by default. Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string (read -write). SNMP Status: Check Enabled to the DWL-2100AP from a DHCP server. Limit Administrator IP: Check the...
... have a static IP address assigned to receive IP configuration information from a certain IP address. DHCP Client: There is disabled by default. Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string (read -write). SNMP Status: Check Enabled to the DWL-2100AP from a DHCP server. Limit Administrator IP: Check the...
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...-PSK: Does not utilize a RADIUS server for authentication but uses a passphrase that share the same WEP settings. Select which defined key is configured on the clients and access points. Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type ...the selected device(s). Shared: Limited to be used Type: on the selected device(s). DWL-2100AP User Manual 60 Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the intial page. Security The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the selected device(s). Open System/ Shared Key: The key is communicated ...
...-PSK: Does not utilize a RADIUS server for authentication but uses a passphrase that share the same WEP settings. Select which defined key is configured on the clients and access points. Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type ...the selected device(s). Shared: Limited to be used Type: on the selected device(s). DWL-2100AP User Manual 60 Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the intial page. Security The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the selected device(s). Open System/ Shared Key: The key is communicated ...
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... this allows wireless clients to exchange data through the access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 64 Broadcast from Ethernet to WLAN: wireless clients. Access When disabled access control is selected, then a box appears for entering MAC addresses. Filters The following features are configurable in the Access Control List. Connection: When this option allows...
... this allows wireless clients to exchange data through the access point. DWL-2100AP User Manual 64 Broadcast from Ethernet to WLAN: wireless clients. Access When disabled access control is selected, then a box appears for entering MAC addresses. Filters The following features are configurable in the Access Control List. Connection: When this option allows...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 65 AP Mode Access Point: There are 5 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11g: • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS • AP Repeater • AP Client Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here. Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 4 AP modes.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 65 AP Mode Access Point: There are 5 AP modes that are configurable in IEEE802.11g: • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS • AP Repeater • AP Client Access Point, the default setting used to create a wireless LAN, is displayed here. Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 4 AP modes.
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... determines the IP address of allocated IP addresses. DWL-2100AP User Manual 70 DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Use this function to assign the Settings: same IP address to be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the...
... determines the IP address of allocated IP addresses. DWL-2100AP User Manual 70 DHCP Server DHCP Server: Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Use this function to assign the Settings: same IP address to be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool. Configure the IP address Settings: pool in the...