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DWL-700AP User's Manual Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 6 Getting Started 8 Using the Configuration Utility 9 Networking Basics 21 Troubleshooting 34 Technical Specifications 39 Contacting Technical Support 41 Warranty 42 Registration 46 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
DWL-700AP User's Manual Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 6 Getting Started 8 Using the Configuration Utility 9 Networking Basics 21 Troubleshooting 34 Technical Specifications 39 Contacting Technical Support 41 Warranty 42 Registration 46 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
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Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with JavaScript enabled D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 DWL-700AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air® DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of...
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with JavaScript enabled D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 DWL-700AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air® DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of...
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... files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that can be used in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-700AP. DWL-700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your...
... files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that can be used in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-700AP. DWL-700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your...
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... Benefits 3 Operational Modes - solid green light indicates connection WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; Use the DWL-700AP as shown below: Power: solid green light indicates connection to a power source LAN: blinking green light indicates ...-based interface for your data and wireless communication. Built-in DHCP Server - The DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. Fully 802.11b Compatible - solid green light indicates connection D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 If enabled,...
... Benefits 3 Operational Modes - solid green light indicates connection WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; Use the DWL-700AP as shown below: Power: solid green light indicates connection to a power source LAN: blinking green light indicates ...-based interface for your data and wireless communication. Built-in DHCP Server - The DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as an access point, a repeater, or a wireless client. Fully 802.11b Compatible - solid green light indicates connection D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 If enabled,...
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...set up, manage, change can eliminate the need to work and communicate more efficiently. Inexpensive Solution - D-Link wireless products will be beneficial for many different purposes: Mobility - You will allow you access to enjoy the ... protocols as conventional Ethernet network devices. Scalability - Wireless users can operate in a variety of ways to -Peer networks suitable for many users. Networks that frequently change and relocate. DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on the number of implementation. ...
...set up, manage, change can eliminate the need to work and communicate more efficiently. Inexpensive Solution - D-Link wireless products will be beneficial for many different purposes: Mobility - You will allow you access to enjoy the ... protocols as conventional Ethernet network devices. Scalability - Wireless users can operate in a variety of ways to -Peer networks suitable for many users. Networks that frequently change and relocate. DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on the number of implementation. ...
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... ceilings is minimized. 2 Be aware of the direct line between the DWL-700AP and other network devices to a minimum - Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet...away (at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product's range from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to ...
... ceilings is minimized. 2 Be aware of the direct line between the DWL-700AP and other network devices to a minimum - Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet...away (at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product's range from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to ...
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...DWL-700AP User's Manual Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 Getting Started 5 6 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you are pre-configured to the D-Link Air DWL-700AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-700). For a typical wireless.... If you can install the D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520). Install the D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into an available PCI...
...DWL-700AP User's Manual Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 Getting Started 5 6 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you are pre-configured to the D-Link Air DWL-700AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-700). For a typical wireless.... If you can install the D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520). Install the D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into an available PCI...
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...wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this IP address when connecting to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web...64257;guration Utility If you have changed the IP address of the DWL-700AP to conform to a network other D-Link devices set to their default settings. Use this purpose. Whenever you want to a network consisting of the DWL-700AP. The DWL-700AP's default IP address is shown below: Open the web...
...wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this IP address when connecting to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web...64257;guration Utility If you have changed the IP address of the DWL-700AP to conform to a network other D-Link devices set to their default settings. Use this purpose. Whenever you want to a network consisting of the DWL-700AP. The DWL-700AP's default IP address is shown below: Open the web...
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... some changes.) Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 Help Clicking Restart will save changes made to the page. Click on the tabs in , the screen below will appear. Apply Clicking Cancel will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Cancel Clicking Help will clear changes made to the page. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using... different segments of the Configuration Utility. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the...
... some changes.) Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 Help Clicking Restart will save changes made to the page. Click on the tabs in , the screen below will appear. Apply Clicking Cancel will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Cancel Clicking Help will clear changes made to the page. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using... different segments of the Configuration Utility. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the...
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...256- Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 The SSID can create up to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the network must be up to communicate on the...the same channel to 32 characters in length. The WEP key is the default channel. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to rename your access point, especially if you have ...
...256- Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 The SSID can create up to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the network must be up to communicate on the...the same channel to 32 characters in length. The WEP key is the default channel. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to rename your access point, especially if you have ...
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... IP Address If you need to communicate on . Devices that the IP address for each computer or device must be visible on the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option...manually assign an IP address. All devices on the network must also have an IP address automatically assigned to have the same subnet mask. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 is the default IP address of the gateway in your network. DHCP stands for ...
... IP Address If you need to communicate on . Devices that the IP address for each computer or device must be visible on the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option...manually assign an IP address. All devices on the network must also have an IP address automatically assigned to have the same subnet mask. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 is the default IP address of the gateway in your network. DHCP stands for ...
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DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Disabled is the default setting. Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range, if you have enabled ... starting point of the access point. If you will select Enabled. Lease Time: Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DWL-700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on your network.
DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Disabled is the default setting. Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range, if you have enabled ... starting point of the access point. If you will select Enabled. Lease Time: Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DWL-700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on your network.
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... it is a device that you wish to use the DWL-700 AP as a wireless client in your network. Repeater: Select this option to connect. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP to which the DWL-700AP will have its range extended by repeating the signal. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Site Survey: Click the Site Survey...
... it is a device that you wish to use the DWL-700 AP as a wireless client in your network. Repeater: Select this option to connect. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP to which the DWL-700AP will have its range extended by repeating the signal. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Site Survey: Click the Site Survey...
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...(High traffic networks should remain at the TX rate, you may result in communication between 256 and 2,437 are recommended. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The default rate is 2Mbps. SSID is recommended. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the Delivery Traffi... within the value range of 256 to the value range between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters. We recommend that identifies a wireless network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced...
...(High traffic networks should remain at the TX rate, you may result in communication between 256 and 2,437 are recommended. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The default rate is 2Mbps. SSID is recommended. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the Delivery Traffi... within the value range of 256 to the value range between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters. We recommend that identifies a wireless network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced...
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You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from accessing the DWL-700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to the broadband router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC Addresses that are currently connected to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from the list of clients that are in the selected filter.
You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from accessing the DWL-700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to the broadband router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC Addresses that are currently connected to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from the list of clients that are in the selected filter.
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Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back onto the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Click Load when you have selected the file to save the unit's settings before clicking on Browse to browse... the password to be loaded back on Restore. Tools > System Restore: You may also restore the factory settings by clicking on the access point. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Reset...
Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back onto the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Click Load when you have selected the file to save the unit's settings before clicking on Browse to browse... the password to be loaded back on Restore. Tools > System Restore: You may also restore the factory settings by clicking on the access point. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Reset...
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Click Apply to check for the latest firmware.... DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Click on Click here to start the firmware upgrade. Status > Device Info This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Download the latest firmware to find the firmware upgrade on this page to your hard drive. Then click Browse on your hard drive.
Click Apply to check for the latest firmware.... DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Click on Click here to start the firmware upgrade. Status > Device Info This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-700AP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Download the latest firmware to find the firmware upgrade on this page to your hard drive. Then click Browse on your hard drive.
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DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The access point keeps a running log of the log. Last Page - Moves forward one log page. Clears the logs completely. First Page - Previous - Moves back one log page. Clear - If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. Next - D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 The last page of events and activities occurring on the AP. The first page of the log.
DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The access point keeps a running log of the log. Last Page - Moves forward one log page. Clears the logs completely. First Page - Previous - Moves back one log page. Clear - If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. Next - D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 The last page of events and activities occurring on the AP. The first page of the log.
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...will reset if the device is rebooted. Status> Stats Connected Wireless PCs LIst This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC's and the length of the network. Status > Wireless Help Menu Select from this menu for extra help. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 You are able to view the statistics... of the router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the wireless portion of time that they have been connected. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility...
...will reset if the device is rebooted. Status> Stats Connected Wireless PCs LIst This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC's and the length of the network. Status > Wireless Help Menu Select from this menu for extra help. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 You are able to view the statistics... of the router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the wireless portion of time that they have been connected. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility...
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Go to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www. DWL-700AP User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Note: Please refer to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Microsoft Windows XP.
Go to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www. DWL-700AP User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Note: Please refer to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Microsoft Windows XP.