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... 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
... 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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...® XP 91 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 93 Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
...® XP 91 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 93 Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
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If any of the above DWL-2100AP User Manual Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless G Access Point Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Power adapter ...
If any of the above DWL-2100AP User Manual Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DWL-2100AP Wireless G Access Point Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Power adapter ...
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... local area network (WLAN) in wireless connectivity - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. DWL-2100AP User Manual Introduction D-Link®, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces a performance breakthrough in offices or other workplaces, or .... The DWL-2100AP is addressed as a AP Client. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a...
... local area network (WLAN) in wireless connectivity - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. DWL-2100AP User Manual Introduction D-Link®, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces a performance breakthrough in offices or other workplaces, or .... The DWL-2100AP is addressed as a AP Client. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a...
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...network configuration and firmware upgrades via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. AP Repeater Repeats radio frequency to 108Mbps*, increased speeds means increased productivity. With the DWL-2100AP in real-time to download large files... or to smoothly stream MPEG videos. WDS with the DWL-2100AP for any drivers. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via a web-based configuration utility. WDS Wirelessly connect multi-networks. DWL-2100AP User Manual...
...network configuration and firmware upgrades via D-Link's D-View Network Management software. AP Repeater Repeats radio frequency to 108Mbps*, increased speeds means increased productivity. With the DWL-2100AP in real-time to download large files... or to smoothly stream MPEG videos. WDS with the DWL-2100AP for any drivers. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2100AP supports network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via a web-based configuration utility. WDS Wirelessly connect multi-networks. DWL-2100AP User Manual...
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Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. DWL-2100AP User Manual Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to connect the supplied power adapter. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to its original factory default settings. Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered.
Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. DWL-2100AP User Manual Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to connect the supplied power adapter. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to its original factory default settings. Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered.
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...thick, at least 3-6 feet) from anywhere you are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through . Try to a minimum - DWL-2100AP User Manual A wall that is limited by using the software signal strength tools included with your product away (at a 45 degree angle, appears ...If you want. The key to make a difference - At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet thick. 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....
...thick, at least 3-6 feet) from anywhere you are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through . Try to a minimum - DWL-2100AP User Manual A wall that is limited by using the software signal strength tools included with your product away (at a 45 degree angle, appears ...If you want. The key to make a difference - At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet thick. 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....
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... to the computer that is connected to a switch or router for the purpose of 255.255.255.0. DWL-2100AP User Manual The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520Wireless PCI Adapter will turn ON to indicate proper operation. Before You Begin It's best to use a...connect to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. Computers with a Subnet Mask of configuring the DWL-2100AP. Meaning you need to Your Network A. The Link LED light will need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for your computer...
... to the computer that is connected to a switch or router for the purpose of 255.255.255.0. DWL-2100AP User Manual The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520Wireless PCI Adapter will turn ON to indicate proper operation. Before You Begin It's best to use a...connect to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. Computers with a Subnet Mask of configuring the DWL-2100AP. Meaning you need to Your Network A. The Link LED light will need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for your computer...
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...To disable this function, go to continue. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Please refer to page 52 to use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Click OK to ... configure your access point. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your password (leave blank by default...
...To disable this function, go to continue. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Please refer to page 52 to use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to the DWL-2100AP with an Ethernet cable. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-2100AP in the same subnet. Click OK to ... configure your access point. Type the IP address of the DWL-2100AP and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your password (leave blank by default...
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 11 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. Home The Home > Wizard screen will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 11 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. Home The Home > Wizard screen will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
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Wireless Modes AP Mode Access Point WDS with AP WDS AP Repeater AP Client Authentication Available Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK DWL-2100AP User Manual 12
Wireless Modes AP Mode Access Point WDS with AP WDS AP Repeater AP Client Authentication Available Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK Open System Shared Key Open System Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK DWL-2100AP User Manual 12
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... is enabled by default. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same channel. Mode: Access Point is chosen. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is 2.437GHz. The frequency in channel 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID Broadcast...
... is enabled by default. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same channel. Mode: Access Point is chosen. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is 2.437GHz. The frequency in channel 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID Broadcast...
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... to limit communication to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data with the inclusion of data encryption. DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to secure...
... to limit communication to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data with the inclusion of data encryption. DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Authentication: Select Open System to secure...
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Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. DWL-2100AP User Manual 15 Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for encryption.You will select one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is selected here). Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. DWL-2100AP User Manual 15 Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for encryption.You will select one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
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Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. DWL-2100AP User Manual 16 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. DWL-2100AP User Manual 16 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
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Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. The passphrase is reommended. The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. DWL-2100AP User Manual 17 Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. Make sure you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. The passphrase is reommended. The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. DWL-2100AP User Manual 17 Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. Make sure you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.
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DWL-2100AP User Manual 18 Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to establish a new wireless network. The SSID's factory default setting is ... AP. The SSID can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a client and an access point at the same time.
DWL-2100AP User Manual 18 Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to establish a new wireless network. The SSID's factory default setting is ... AP. The SSID can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a client and an access point at the same time.
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... of data encryption. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Note: WDS is not guaranteed. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in WDS with AP mode. Enabling this feature...
... of data encryption. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Note: WDS is not guaranteed. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in WDS with AP mode. Enabling this feature...
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Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is selected here). WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. DWL-2100AP User Manual 20
Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is selected here). WDS with AP (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. DWL-2100AP User Manual 20
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Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you must select AUTO or AES from the pull-down menu. The passphrase is recommended. The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. DWL-2100AP User Manual 21 WDS with AP (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you must select AUTO or AES from the pull-down menu. The passphrase is recommended. The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. DWL-2100AP User Manual 21 WDS with AP (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.