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... 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...
... 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...
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...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/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP 62... 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 ...Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
...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/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP 62... 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 ...Troubleshooting...99 Technical Specifications...105 Technical Support...107 Warranty ...108 Registration ...112 DWL-2100AP User Manual
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... series of high-speed devices now capable of new wireless technologies such as Packet Bursting, Fast Frame, Compression & Encryption, and Turbo mode. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a new standard for better network management with the provided Wireless AP Manager software that manages network configuration and firmware upgrades. With the...
... series of high-speed devices now capable of new wireless technologies such as Packet Bursting, Fast Frame, Compression & Encryption, and Turbo mode. With the new AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point, D-Link sets a new standard for better network management with the provided Wireless AP Manager software that manages network configuration and firmware upgrades. With the...
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Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to connect the supplied power adapter. DWL-2100AP User Manual Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to its original factory default settings.
Power A solid light indicates the unit is being transmitted via the Ethernet port. Ethernet Port Connects the DWL-2100AP to connect the supplied power adapter. DWL-2100AP User Manual Front Panel LAN A blinking light indicates data is properly powered. WLAN Blinking green indicates wireless network activity. Rear Panel Power Receptor Used to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable. Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Access Point to its original factory default settings.
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.... Computers with the DWL-2100AP, using their default wireless settings. Before You Begin It's best to use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2100AP.) C. The default IP address for configuring the DWL-2100AP. Note: You also have the option of 255.255.255.0. The Link LED light will turn...
.... Computers with the DWL-2100AP, using their default wireless settings. Before You Begin It's best to use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2100AP.) C. The default IP address for configuring the DWL-2100AP. Note: You also have the option of 255.255.255.0. The Link LED light will turn...
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... the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Open your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. Click OK to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin...
... the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. DWL-2100AP User Manual 10 Open your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. Click OK to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Configuration To configure the DWL-2100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin...
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Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. The frequency in channel 6 is enabled by default. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 Channel: Auto Channel Scan is 2.437GHz. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same... on the wireless channel that is dlink. Mode: Access Point is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is chosen. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
Access Point Mode Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. The frequency in channel 6 is enabled by default. DWL-2100AP User Manual 13 Channel: Auto Channel Scan is 2.437GHz. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary depending on the network must share the same... on the wireless channel that is dlink. Mode: Access Point is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is chosen. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
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... RADIUS server required). You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Enable this feature to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the inclusion of data encryption. Super G Mode...
... RADIUS server required). You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). DWL-2100AP User Manual 14 Enable this feature to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the inclusion of data encryption. Super G Mode...
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...for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. WDS with AP In WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu. It can be easily changed ...network or to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: IEEE 802.11g 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. Basically the access points will act as ...
...for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. WDS with AP In WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu. It can be easily changed ...network or to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. Wireless Band: Mode: SSID: IEEE 802.11g 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. Basically the access points will act as ...
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...secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Channel: 6 is unavailable in WDS with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Scan: Remote AP MAC ...Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Select Open System/Shared Key to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Communication with AP mode. Note: WDS ...
...secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Channel: 6 is unavailable in WDS with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). DWL-2100AP User Manual 19 Scan: Remote AP MAC ...Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Select Open System/Shared Key to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Communication with AP mode. Note: WDS ...
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WDS In WDS, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. 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. 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.
WDS In WDS, the DWL-2100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. 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. 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.
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... MAC Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. SSID Broadcast: Channel: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Select Open System/Shared Key to secure your network that share the same WEP...key changes (No RADIUS server required). Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. All devices on the network must share the same channel. DWL-2100AP User Manual 23 Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to allow either form of the APs in WDS.
... MAC Enter the MAC addresses of data encryption. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. SSID Broadcast: Channel: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Select Open System/Shared Key to secure your network that share the same WEP...key changes (No RADIUS server required). Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. All devices on the network must share the same channel. DWL-2100AP User Manual 23 Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to allow either form of the APs in WDS.
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... or WPA2-PSK to hide your SSID. Select Disable to secure your SSID over the wireless network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 28 Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Super G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to broadcast your...
... or WPA2-PSK to hide your SSID. Select Disable to secure your SSID over the wireless network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 28 Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Super G Mode: Disabled by default.You can select Super G without Turbo or Super G with to broadcast your...
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...: The default IP address is short for the DWL-2100AP. If there isn't a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the IP address range of your network, or if you do not have a DHCP server in your network. LAN Settings Static IP Address LAN is 192.168.0.50.... These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Choose this option if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DWL-2100AP. All devices in your internal network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 31 Get IP From: Static...
...: The default IP address is short for the DWL-2100AP. If there isn't a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the IP address range of your network, or if you do not have a DHCP server in your network. LAN Settings Static IP Address LAN is 192.168.0.50.... These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Choose this option if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DWL-2100AP. All devices in your internal network. DWL-2100AP User Manual 31 Get IP From: Static...
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...multicast messages. Specify a beacon interval value. DTIM is the default setting. Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Select a setting between 1 and 255. 1 is a countdown informing clients of ... listening to synchronize a network. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is recommended. The default (100) is the default setting DWL-2100AP User Manual 33 Advanced Performance Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Beacon Interval: Beacons are Auto,...
...multicast messages. Specify a beacon interval value. DTIM is the default setting. Fragment Length: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Select a setting between 1 and 255. 1 is a countdown informing clients of ... listening to synchronize a network. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is recommended. The default (100) is the default setting DWL-2100AP User Manual 33 Advanced Performance Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Beacon Interval: Beacons are Auto,...
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... devices are using a mixed wireless network (802.11b and 802.11g). Radio: Select ON or OFF. 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 If you are 802.11g.
... devices are using a mixed wireless network (802.11b and 802.11g). Radio: Select ON or OFF. 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 If you are 802.11g.
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Select Reject to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Accept to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. DWL-2100AP User Manual 35 MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you enter a MAC address, it from the list. MAC Address List: When you wish to disable the filters function. Filters Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Access Control: Select Disabled to include in this list. Click Delete next to a MAC address to remove it appears in your filters list, and click Save.
Select Reject to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Accept to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. DWL-2100AP User Manual 35 MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you enter a MAC address, it from the list. MAC Address List: When you wish to disable the filters function. Filters Wireless Access Settings Wireless Band: IEEE802.11g. Access Control: Select Disabled to include in this list. Click Delete next to a MAC address to remove it appears in your filters list, and click Save.
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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. 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.
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... names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. DNS: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Status: Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here. DWL-2100AP User Manual 38 Gateway: Enter the IP address of the DNS server. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the...
... names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. DNS: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. Status: Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here. DWL-2100AP User Manual 38 Gateway: Enter the IP address of the DNS server. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the...
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... to a device at the bottom of the device here. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as the Dynamic Pool. Edit or delete the device in the same IP range as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to manually assign IP addresses...
... to a device at the bottom of the device here. Select Enable to allow the DWL-2100AP to function as the Dynamic Pool. Edit or delete the device in the same IP range as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to manually assign IP addresses...