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DWL-2100AP User Manual Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to connect the supplied power adapter. Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to its original factory default settings. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable.
DWL-2100AP User Manual Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to connect the supplied power adapter. Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to its original factory default settings. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable.
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...(Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. The Link LED light will turn ON to indicate proper operation. DWL-2100AP User Manual Connect to Your Network A. B. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2100AP.) C. Meaning you need to assign your... Adapter will connect, out of the box, with a Subnet Mask of connecting the DWL-2100AP directly to the computer that is 192.168.0.50 with the DWL-2100AP, using their default wireless settings. The default IP address for your network adapter. Computers with an Ethernet adapter) that will need...
...(Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. The Link LED light will turn ON to indicate proper operation. DWL-2100AP User Manual Connect to Your Network A. B. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2100AP.) C. Meaning you need to assign your... Adapter will connect, out of the box, with a Subnet Mask of connecting the DWL-2100AP directly to the computer that is 192.168.0.50 with the DWL-2100AP, using their default wireless settings. The default IP address for your network adapter. Computers with an Ethernet adapter) that will need...
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... > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Open your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 After the connection is connected to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your web browser ... of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Please refer to page 52 to configure your access point. You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your password (leave blank by default).
... > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Open your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 After the connection is connected to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your web browser ... of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Please refer to page 52 to configure your access point. You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your password (leave blank by default).
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...default setting is selected from the drop-down menu. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is dlink. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same channel. DWL-2100AP... User Manual 13 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is chosen. All devices on the wireless channel that is the name designated for a specific wireless local...
...default setting is selected from the drop-down menu. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is dlink. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same channel. DWL-2100AP... User Manual 13 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is chosen. All devices on the wireless channel that is the name designated for a specific wireless local...
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...Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. Super G Mode: Disabled by default. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-EAP to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow ...a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Select WPA-PSK to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Enable this feature to allow either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to ...
...Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. Super G Mode: Disabled by default. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-EAP to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow ...a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Select WPA-PSK to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Enable this feature to allow either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to ...
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... connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a client and an access point at the same time. DWL-2100AP User Manual 18 The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points...
... connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a client and an access point at the same time. DWL-2100AP User Manual 18 The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points...
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...in WDS with AP mode. Note: The wireless adapters will serve as Address: bridges to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of the APs in WiFi or IEEE standards. Channel: 6 is not completely specified ... automatically scan and match the wireless setting. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: WDS is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19
...in WDS with AP mode. Note: The wireless adapters will serve as Address: bridges to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of the APs in WiFi or IEEE standards. Channel: 6 is not completely specified ... automatically scan and match the wireless setting. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Note: WDS is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 22 Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is dlink.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireles network, or to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu. WDS In WDS, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 22 Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is dlink.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireles network, or to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu. WDS In WDS, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.
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Auto Channel This option is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, ...Note: The wireless adapters will serve Address: as bridges to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. 6 is unavailable in your network... System to allow either form of the APs in WDS. DWL-2100AP User Manual 23 SSID Broadcast: Channel: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
Auto Channel This option is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, ...Note: The wireless adapters will serve Address: as bridges to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. 6 is unavailable in your network... System to allow either form of the APs in WDS. DWL-2100AP User Manual 23 SSID Broadcast: Channel: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
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... will follow the root AP. Select Shared Key to limit communication to hide your SSID. DWL-2100AP User Manual 28 Mode: Select AP Client from the drop-down menu. Root AP MAC Address.... The channel will be displayed. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is selected here. Super G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to communicate the key across the network. AP Client Wireless...mode. Select Disable to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. When you with Dynamic Turbo. Authentication: Select Open System to repeat.
... will follow the root AP. Select Shared Key to limit communication to hide your SSID. DWL-2100AP User Manual 28 Mode: Select AP Client from the drop-down menu. Root AP MAC Address.... The channel will be displayed. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is selected here. Super G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to communicate the key across the network. AP Client Wireless...mode. Select Disable to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. When you with Dynamic Turbo. Authentication: Select Open System to repeat.
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...DHCP server in the network must share the same subnet mask.. IP Address: The default IP address is private to the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual 31 Assign a static IP address that is short for the DWL-2100AP. LAN Settings Static IP Address LAN is within the range of your network. Get IP From: ...Static (Manual) is considered your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to your internal network and cannot be referred to as private settings. All devices...
...DHCP server in the network must share the same subnet mask.. IP Address: The default IP address is private to the DWL-2100AP. DWL-2100AP User Manual 31 Assign a static IP address that is short for the DWL-2100AP. LAN Settings Static IP Address LAN is within the range of your network. Get IP From: ...Static (Manual) is considered your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to your internal network and cannot be referred to as private settings. All devices...
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The default (100) is the default setting. Select a setting between 1 and 255. 1 is recommended. DTIM is the default setting DWL-2100AP User Manual 33 Beacon Interval: Beacons are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Specify a beacon interval value. Fragment ...
The default (100) is the default setting. Select a setting between 1 and 255. 1 is recommended. DTIM is the default setting DWL-2100AP User Manual 33 Beacon Interval: Beacons are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps. Specify a beacon interval value. Fragment ...
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... Standard 802.11g specifications. Preamble: Select Short and Long (default) or Long Only. Radio: Select ON or OFF. If you are 802.11g. RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, DWL-2100AP User Manual 34 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
... Standard 802.11g specifications. Preamble: Select Short and Long (default) or Long Only. Radio: Select ON or OFF. If you are 802.11g. RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, DWL-2100AP User Manual 34 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 42 The default setting is the default setting. Select None to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address. SNMP is disabled by default). Admin Settings Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to disable. New Password: Enter a new password and enter it .... Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string. Old Password: Enter the current password (blank by default. Timeout: Select a time period after which the connection will terminate. User Name: Enter a user name.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 42 The default setting is the default setting. Select None to the DWL-2100AP from a certain IP address. SNMP is disabled by default). Admin Settings Limit Administrator IP: Check the box to limit the administrator to login to disable. New Password: Enter a new password and enter it .... Private Community String: When SNMP is enabled, you may modify the public community string. Old Password: Enter the current password (blank by default. Timeout: Select a time period after which the connection will terminate. User Name: Enter a user name.
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System Settings Apply Settings and Click Restart to its factory default Default Settings: settings. DWL-2100AP User Manual 43 Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-2100AP to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-2100AP.
System Settings Apply Settings and Click Restart to its factory default Default Settings: settings. DWL-2100AP User Manual 43 Restore to Factory Click Restore to return the DWL-2100AP to apply the system settings and restart the Restart: DWL-2100AP.
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...default. DWL-2100AP User Manual 57 Uncheck if you to enable or disable the broadcasting of your wireless network. Radio Wave: Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down menu. Wireless QoS (WMM): Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down menu. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting.... You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with Dynamic Turbo. Wireless Settings SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of the SSID to network clients. 11g Only: Check if all...
...default. DWL-2100AP User Manual 57 Uncheck if you to enable or disable the broadcasting of your wireless network. Radio Wave: Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down menu. Wireless QoS (WMM): Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down menu. Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting.... You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with Dynamic Turbo. Wireless Settings SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of the SSID to network clients. 11g Only: Check if all...
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...default value of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages. DTIM (1~255): DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of 100 is recommended. RTS Length The RTS value should not be fragmented. DWL-2100AP User Manual 58 Packets (256~2346): exceeding the value set... here will be changed unless you encounter (256~2346): inconsistent data flow. Fragment Length This sets the fragmentation threshold (specified in bytes). ...
...default value of the next listening window for broadcast and multicast messages. DTIM (1~255): DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of 100 is recommended. RTS Length The RTS value should not be fragmented. DWL-2100AP User Manual 58 Packets (256~2346): exceeding the value set... here will be changed unless you encounter (256~2346): inconsistent data flow. Fragment Length This sets the fragmentation threshold (specified in bytes). ...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 65 Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 4 AP modes. 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.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 65 Please see the following pages for an explanation of the other 4 AP modes. 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.
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System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2100AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting. DWL-2100AP User Manual 76 If you choose to enable it, you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. By default this option is disabled.
System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2100AP by clicking on this button. Access Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s). Auto Refresh: This setting allows you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting. DWL-2100AP User Manual 76 If you choose to enable it, you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. By default this option is disabled.
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 104 7. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on your network to their default settings. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-2100AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 104 7. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on your network to their default settings. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-2100AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.