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... D-Link Access Point 15 Features and Benefits 16 IEEE Standards Support 16 Wireless Features 16 Security Features 17 Networking 17 Maintainability 17 Access Point Hardware 18 2 Preparing to Install the Access Point 19 Default Settings for the Unified Access Points 19 Administrator's Computer Requirements 21 Wireless Client Requirements 22 Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP 23 Recovering an IP Address 23 Discovering a Dynamically Assigned IP Address...
... D-Link Access Point 15 Features and Benefits 16 IEEE Standards Support 16 Wireless Features 16 Security Features 17 Networking 17 Maintainability 17 Access Point Hardware 18 2 Preparing to Install the Access Point 19 Default Settings for the Unified Access Points 19 Administrator's Computer Requirements 21 Wireless Client Requirements 22 Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP 23 Recovering an IP Address 23 Discovering a Dynamically Assigned IP Address...
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...; Wireless Client Requirements • Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP • Using the Reset Button Default Settings for the Unified Access Points When you need for the Unified Access Points 19 Make sure you have everything you first power on a new D-Link Access Point, review the following sections to Install the Access Point Before you power on a Unified Access Point, it has the default...
...; Wireless Client Requirements • Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP • Using the Reset Button Default Settings for the Unified Access Points When you need for the Unified Access Points 19 Make sure you have everything you first power on a new D-Link Access Point, review the following sections to Install the Access Point Before you power on a Unified Access Point, it has the default...
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...Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Table 2. Broadcast SSID Allow Security Mode None (plain text) Authentication Type None RADIUS IP Address 10.90.90.1 RADIUS Key secret RADIUS Accounting Disabled 20 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. AP Default Settings Feature Default Radio 1 IEEE...Radio Settings: DWL-3500AP Radio On Radio IEEE 802.11 Mode 802.11g 802.11b/g Channel Auto Radio Settings: DWL-3500 AP and DWL-8500AP Beacon Interval 100 DTIM Period 2 Fragmentation Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 MAX Wireless Clients 256 ...
...Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Table 2. Broadcast SSID Allow Security Mode None (plain text) Authentication Type None RADIUS IP Address 10.90.90.1 RADIUS Key secret RADIUS Accounting Disabled 20 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. AP Default Settings Feature Default Radio 1 IEEE...Radio Settings: DWL-3500AP Radio On Radio IEEE 802.11 Mode 802.11g 802.11b/g Channel Auto Radio Settings: DWL-3500 AP and DWL-8500AP Beacon Interval 100 DTIM Period 2 Fragmentation Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 MAX Wireless Clients 256 ...
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... discover a dynamically assigned IP address, see "Resetting the Factory Default Configuration" on page 82), or you can either assign a new static IP address to the AP or continue using the default address. 2 Preparing to Install the Access Point Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP When you bring up another Unified Access Point on the same network, the IP address for each AP will...
... discover a dynamically assigned IP address, see "Resetting the Factory Default Configuration" on page 82), or you can either assign a new static IP address to the AP or continue using the default address. 2 Preparing to Install the Access Point Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP When you bring up another Unified Access Point on the same network, the IP address for each AP will...
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...manage the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP access points by using the Web interface or by using a LAN connection or a direct- You can use the default IP address of the access point into a Web browser. Connect the access point to an administrative PC by default. Installing the Unified Access Point 25 The...assign a static IP address, or you network to assign network information to the AP. 3 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the basic steps required to setup and deploy the D-Link Access Point and contains the following steps: 1. To install the Unified Access Point, use a ...
...manage the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP access points by using the Web interface or by using a LAN connection or a direct- You can use the default IP address of the access point into a Web browser. Connect the access point to an administrative PC by default. Installing the Unified Access Point 25 The...assign a static IP address, or you network to assign network information to the AP. 3 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the basic steps required to setup and deploy the D-Link Access Point and contains the following steps: 1. To install the Unified Access Point, use a ...
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... have no way of the access point so that the access point is no longer connected directly to the PC but instead is possible to Hub Access Point The hub or switch you may have an IP address on the access point. (The default IP address for DHCP-Assigned IP HUB Hub to LAN Admin ...reconfigure the cabling for Static IP Assignment Crossover Cable (or straightthrough cable if your PC to the LAN (either by using a hub, as the default IP address on the same subnet as Access Point.) For initial configuration with the AP over a wireless connection. 26 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation.
... have no way of the access point so that the access point is no longer connected directly to the PC but instead is possible to Hub Access Point The hub or switch you may have an IP address on the access point. (The default IP address for DHCP-Assigned IP HUB Hub to LAN Admin ...reconfigure the cabling for Static IP Assignment Crossover Cable (or straightthrough cable if your PC to the LAN (either by using a hub, as the default IP address on the same subnet as Access Point.) For initial configuration with the AP over a wireless connection. 26 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation.
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If the AP did not acquire an IP address from the administrative computer to the AP and use the following procedures to the access point Administration Web pages. B. Installing the Unified Access Point 27 If you used a DHCP server on the back of the access point, and then plug the other end of the AP. Connect a ..., enter admin for the user name and admin for the password. Connect the power adapter to automatically configure network information for the Unified Access Point administration is the default IP address of the power cord into the Web browser. 3 Installing the...
If the AP did not acquire an IP address from the administrative computer to the AP and use the following procedures to the access point Administration Web pages. B. Installing the Unified Access Point 27 If you used a DHCP server on the back of the access point, and then plug the other end of the AP. Connect a ..., enter admin for the user name and admin for the password. Connect the power adapter to automatically configure network information for the Unified Access Point administration is the default IP address of the power cord into the Web browser. 3 Installing the...
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... using the default address. You can either assign a new Static IP address to Static IP. We recommend that if you bring up another Unified Access Point on the Basic Settings page. If this happens, wireless clients will be unique. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide 5. Verify the settings on the same network, the IP address for the access point if you must change access point settings when...
... using the default address. You can either assign a new Static IP address to Static IP. We recommend that if you bring up another Unified Access Point on the Basic Settings page. If this happens, wireless clients will be unique. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide 5. Verify the settings on the same network, the IP address for the access point if you must change access point settings when...
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...address associated with your network uses VLANs, you are displayed as "*" characters to prevent others from the default. This field is not editable on page 31). Shows the serial number of the access point. The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of the Unified Access Point...untagged VLAN ID on your access points. For instructions about how to the AP. If your wireless network, we recommend that you can upgrade the firmware on the D-Link Access Point in order for the access point. Basic Settings Field IP Address MAC Address Serial Number Firmware Version ...
...address associated with your network uses VLANs, you are displayed as "*" characters to prevent others from the default. This field is not editable on page 31). Shows the serial number of the access point. The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of the Unified Access Point...untagged VLAN ID on your access points. For instructions about how to the AP. If your wireless network, we recommend that you can upgrade the firmware on the D-Link Access Point in order for the access point. Basic Settings Field IP Address MAC Address Serial Number Firmware Version ...
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...the following steps to view the IP address of the access point into a Web browser. The default password is admin. Data bits: 8 - Parity: none - To manage the access point by default. Information similar to the following settings: - If you connect the access point to the console (serial) ...IP address of the access point: 1. Press the return key, and a login prompt should appear. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Using the CLI to View the IP Address The DHCP client on your network assigns an IP address to the access point, and you do not know the IP address...
...the following steps to view the IP address of the access point into a Web browser. The default password is admin. Data bits: 8 - Parity: none - To manage the access point by default. Information similar to the following settings: - If you connect the access point to the console (serial) ...IP address of the access point: 1. Press the return key, and a login prompt should appear. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Using the CLI to View the IP Address The DHCP client on your network assigns an IP address to the access point, and you do not know the IP address...
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... want to use a static IP address, you must change the default settings. The management VLAN is also the default untagged VLAN. Table 7. By default, the DHCP client on the Ethernet Settings page. LAN Interface Configuration Table 7 describes the fields and configuration options on the D-Link Access Point automatically broadcasts requests for the access point by default. This section describes how to...
... want to use a static IP address, you must change the default settings. The management VLAN is also the default untagged VLAN. Table 7. By default, the DHCP client on the Ethernet Settings page. LAN Interface Configuration Table 7 describes the fields and configuration options on the D-Link Access Point automatically broadcasts requests for the access point by default. This section describes how to...
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... the untagged traffic VLAN ID, or change . Enter the default gateway in the text boxes. NOTE: After you configure the Ethernet settings, you must assign static IP addresses to save the settings. If this happens, wireless clients will not be tagged with a VLAN ID. The management... 32 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. If you disable untagged VLANs, all traffic on this field will temporarily lose connectivity. This field is tagged with a VLAN ID. By default all traffic is disabled if you select DHCP, the access point acquires its IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and...
... the untagged traffic VLAN ID, or change . Enter the default gateway in the text boxes. NOTE: After you configure the Ethernet settings, you must assign static IP addresses to save the settings. If this happens, wireless clients will not be tagged with a VLAN ID. The management... 32 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. If you disable untagged VLANs, all traffic on this field will temporarily lose connectivity. This field is tagged with a VLAN ID. By default all traffic is disabled if you select DHCP, the access point acquires its IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and...
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...the netmask for the destination net: "255.255.255.255" for a host or left as the connection type Set the Static IP address Set a Subnet Mask Set the Default Gateway View the DNS Nameserver mode Dynamic= up Manual=down Command get host id set host id For example: set host id ...-mask 255.0.0.0 set static-ip-route gateway Example: set static-ip-route gateway 10.254.0.1 Note that there is no need to view and set values for the Ethernet (wired) interface. For more information about each setting, see the description for the default route. 3 Installing the Access Point Using the CLI to Configure...
...the netmask for the destination net: "255.255.255.255" for a host or left as the connection type Set the Static IP address Set a Subnet Mask Set the Default Gateway View the DNS Nameserver mode Dynamic= up Manual=down Command get host id set host id For example: set host id ...-mask 255.0.0.0 set static-ip-route gateway Example: set static-ip-route gateway 10.254.0.1 Note that there is no need to view and set values for the Ethernet (wired) interface. For more information about each setting, see the description for the default route. 3 Installing the Access Point Using the CLI to Configure...
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...RADIUS Server Settings By default each VAP uses the...seeing the RADIUS key as Figure 11 shows. If this happens, wireless clients will be displayed as "*" characters to save the settings. ...selected. • To use up to stop and restart system processes. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide If you select IEEE 802.1X as the Security Mode,...access point settings might cause the AP to 63 standard alphanumeric and special characters. IEEE 802.1X Configuration Table 12 describes the configuration options for the VAP, clear the check box and enter the RADIUS server IP address...
...RADIUS Server Settings By default each VAP uses the...seeing the RADIUS key as Figure 11 shows. If this happens, wireless clients will be displayed as "*" characters to save the settings. ...selected. • To use up to stop and restart system processes. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide If you select IEEE 802.1X as the Security Mode,...access point settings might cause the AP to 63 standard alphanumeric and special characters. IEEE 802.1X Configuration Table 12 describes the configuration options for the VAP, clear the check box and enter the RADIUS server IP address...
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...the RADIUS server IP address and key in the following : • A valid TKIP RADIUS IP address and RADIUS Key • A valid CCMP (AES) IP address and RADIUS Key By default each VAP uses the global RADIUS settings that you must have one of available networks on your access point. Instead, ...the text box. If this happens, wireless clients will be displayed as "*" characters to the left of the RADIUS server. Prohibiting the SSID Broadcast The column to prevent others from automatically discovering your RADIUS server. 4 Configuring Access Point Security Table 14. The text you ...
...the RADIUS server IP address and key in the following : • A valid TKIP RADIUS IP address and RADIUS Key • A valid CCMP (AES) IP address and RADIUS Key By default each VAP uses the global RADIUS settings that you must have one of available networks on your access point. Instead, ...the text box. If this happens, wireless clients will be displayed as "*" characters to the left of the RADIUS server. Prohibiting the SSID Broadcast The column to prevent others from automatically discovering your RADIUS server. 4 Configuring Access Point Security Table 14. The text you ...
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5 Managing the Access Point To set up to 8 VAPs on a radio. Enter the RADIUS Key in the text box. Enter the IP address of the global RADIUS server. The RADIUS Key is the IP address of the RADIUS server on your network that you type. Click this option if you must disable... secret key for the AP at the top of the VAP page. Configuring Virtual Access Points 63 VAP Configuration Field RADIUS IP RADIUS Key Enable RADIUS Accounting Radio (DWL-8500AP only) VAP Description By default each radio. Table 17 describes the fields and configuration options on each VAP uses ...
5 Managing the Access Point To set up to 8 VAPs on a radio. Enter the RADIUS Key in the text box. Enter the IP address of the global RADIUS server. The RADIUS Key is the IP address of the RADIUS server on your network that you type. Click this option if you must disable... secret key for the AP at the top of the VAP page. Configuring Virtual Access Points 63 VAP Configuration Field RADIUS IP RADIUS Key Enable RADIUS Accounting Radio (DWL-8500AP only) VAP Description By default each radio. Table 17 describes the fields and configuration options on each VAP uses ...
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...not already selected, click the option for the backup file in XML format. A file browser dialog box opens. 4. Enter the IP address of the current settings on an access point to a backup configuration file by using TFTP to and from a Previously Saved File You can use HTTP or TFTP to transfer ...files to download the file. 2. Uncheck the Use TFTP to the AP. A File Download or Open dialog box displays. 3. You can keep the default file name...
...not already selected, click the option for the backup file in XML format. A file browser dialog box opens. 4. Enter the IP address of the current settings on an access point to a backup configuration file by using TFTP to and from a Previously Saved File You can use HTTP or TFTP to transfer ...files to download the file. 2. Uncheck the Use TFTP to the AP. A File Download or Open dialog box displays. 3. You can keep the default file name...
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...statistics for the Ethernet interface on the access point and for all VAPs on the radio interface (and for display to the remote log server monitor, a specified kernel log file, or other storage, depending on the DWL8500AP). Relay Host Specify the IP Address or DNS name of the Log Relay... are totals since the reboot. The default port is low. If this happens, wireless clients will send its kernel messages real-time for both radio interfaces on how you reboot the AP, these figures indicate transmit and receive totals since the access point was last started. NOTE: To apply...
...statistics for the Ethernet interface on the access point and for all VAPs on the radio interface (and for display to the remote log server monitor, a specified kernel log file, or other storage, depending on the DWL8500AP). Relay Host Specify the IP Address or DNS name of the Log Relay... are totals since the reboot. The default port is low. If this happens, wireless clients will send its kernel messages real-time for both radio interfaces on how you reboot the AP, these figures indicate transmit and receive totals since the access point was last started. NOTE: To apply...
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... access point to the system console and CLI. All Rights Reserved. To use an SSH connection, you can use PuTTY, which is similar to "Telnet" in the Open property, then click OK.) 2. The login name is admin, and the default password is configured to map domain names to IP addresses via...command line prompt. Open a command window on your PC. (For example, from the Internet. 126 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. SSH has the added advantage of the access point you want to monitor. (If your PC. When the login prompt appears, enter the username and password. You are now...
... access point to the system console and CLI. All Rights Reserved. To use an SSH connection, you can use PuTTY, which is similar to "Telnet" in the Open property, then click OK.) 2. The login name is admin, and the default password is configured to map domain names to IP addresses via...command line prompt. Open a command window on your PC. (For example, from the Internet. 126 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. SSH has the added advantage of the access point you want to monitor. (If your PC. When the login prompt appears, enter the username and password. You are now...
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...CLI commands at the command line prompt. Enter the IP address of access point and click Open. (If your SSH application. (We use PuTTY as an example.) 2. You are prompted for a password. Commands and Syntax The CLI for the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP provides the following commands for AP Configuration 1. B...configuration unless you explicitly save -running command. The default password is configured to map domain names to IP addresses via the save them via DHCP, you are now ready to the access point. If you did not change the default password, press ENTER when you can enter the ...
...CLI commands at the command line prompt. Enter the IP address of access point and click Open. (If your SSH application. (We use PuTTY as an example.) 2. You are prompted for a password. Commands and Syntax The CLI for the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP provides the following commands for AP Configuration 1. B...configuration unless you explicitly save -running command. The default password is configured to map domain names to IP addresses via the save them via DHCP, you are now ready to the access point. If you did not change the default password, press ENTER when you can enter the ...