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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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... contact your reseller. 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...
... contact your reseller. 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...
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... number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. DWL-700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance wireless device that wireless networking brings. It is an ideal way to your package) you connect the Access Point and the...
... number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. DWL-700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance wireless device that wireless networking brings. It is an ideal way to your package) you connect the Access Point and the...
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... activity; 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 WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; DWL-700AP User's Manual ...DWL-700AP as shown below: Power: solid green light indicates connection to wireless clients on the local network. Web-based interface for managing and configuring - Supports 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security for Light-Emitting Diode. solid green light indicates connection D-Link...
... activity; 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 WLAN: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; DWL-700AP User's Manual ...DWL-700AP as shown below: Power: solid green light indicates connection to wireless clients on the local network. Web-based interface for managing and configuring - Supports 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security for Light-Emitting Diode. solid green light indicates connection D-Link...
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... Installing a WLAN system can be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can significantly improve worker efficiency. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that frequently...be configured in both home and of wireless devices deployed. DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use WLAN technology for many users. Wireless users can benefit from Peer-to-Peer ...
... Installing a WLAN system can be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can significantly improve worker efficiency. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that frequently...be configured in both home and of wireless devices deployed. DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use WLAN technology for many users. Wireless users can benefit from Peer-to-Peer ...
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...generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The number, ... between the DWL-700AP and other network devices to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product's range...
...generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 DWL-700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The number, ... between the DWL-700AP and other network devices to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product's range...
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... to the D-Link Air DWL-700AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-700). Consult with the DWL-520). D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 Install the D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of fice). 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...
... to the D-Link Air DWL-700AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-700). Consult with the DWL-520). D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 Install the D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of fice). 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...
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... IP address shown.) Type admin in the User name field Leave the Password blank Click OK D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Use this purpose. The DWL-700AP's default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the example above is the default setting...Configuration 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. Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-...
... IP address shown.) Type admin in the User name field Leave the Password blank Click OK D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Use this purpose. The DWL-700AP's default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the example above is the default setting...Configuration 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. Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-...
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...) After logging in the screen to the page. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the page. Apply Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to access different segments of the Configuration... , the screen below will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Cancel Clicking Help will appear. Help Clicking Restart will save changes made to the DWL-700AP. Home > Wizard Clicking Apply will restart the router..(Necessary for some changes.) Restart...
...) After logging in the screen to the page. If you choose to use the web-based configuration menu, please configure the DWL-700AP from a computer with an ethernet connection to the page. Apply Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to access different segments of the Configuration... , the screen below will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Cancel Clicking Help will appear. Help Clicking Restart will save changes made to the DWL-700AP. Home > Wizard Clicking Apply will restart the router..(Necessary for some changes.) Restart...
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DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to use . You can be set to the same channel to change the default setting. WEP Encryption: Select Enable ...Encryption to rename your access point, especially if you want to 4 keys. The WEP key is a code for Information Interchange) is generated from 0-127 D-Link Systems...
DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: You may choose to use . You can be set to the same channel to change the default setting. WEP Encryption: Select Enable ...Encryption to rename your access point, especially if you want to 4 keys. The WEP key is a code for Information Interchange) is generated from 0-127 D-Link Systems...
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... an IP address. IP Address: 192.168.0.50 is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses "automatically." IP Address If you need to the DWL-700AP by a DHCP server in your network. For example: Assign the first computer an IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask ... your network. Devices that the IP address for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Gateway: Enter the IP address of 255.255.255.0, and so on the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued...
... an IP address. IP Address: 192.168.0.50 is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses "automatically." IP Address If you need to the DWL-700AP by a DHCP server in your network. For example: Assign the first computer an IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask ... your network. Devices that the IP address for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 Gateway: Enter the IP address of 255.255.255.0, and so on the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued...
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Disabled is the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP ...network. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the DWL-700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on your network. DHCP Client Table: Lists... a DHCP server to the devices in your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the access point. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP ...
Disabled is the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP ...network. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the DWL-700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on your network. DHCP Client Table: Lists... a DHCP server to the devices in your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the access point. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP ...
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.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Repeater: Select this option to extend the reach of the remote AP that connects to repeat. Remote AP MAC: Input the MAC Address of a remote AP by the DWL-700AP. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP to use the DWL-700 AP as a wireless client ...in your network. A wireless client is in wireless client mode.
.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Repeater: Select this option to extend the reach of the remote AP that connects to repeat. Remote AP MAC: Input the MAC Address of a remote AP by the DWL-700AP. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP to use the DWL-700 AP as a wireless client ...in your network. A wireless client is in wireless client mode.
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... easier. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for listening to 2,346. automatically adjusts to communicate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 We recommend that identifies a wireless network. Beacon Interval: Beacons are shown here. SSID is 2Mbps. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low...: This value should use the same SSID to the value range between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters. Specify a beacon interval value. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > ...
... easier. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for listening to 2,346. automatically adjusts to communicate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 We recommend that identifies a wireless network. Beacon Interval: Beacons are shown here. SSID is 2Mbps. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low...: This value should use the same SSID to the value range between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters. Specify a beacon interval value. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > ...
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The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC Addresses that are in the selected filter. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from the list of clients that are currently connected to the broadband router (Connected PCs). You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from accessing the DWL-700AP.
The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC Addresses that are in the selected filter. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from the list of clients that are currently connected to the broadband router (Connected PCs). You can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from accessing the DWL-700AP.
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... clicking on Restore. Make sure to be loaded back onto the access point. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to be used. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password...
... clicking on Restore. Make sure to be loaded back onto the access point. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to be used. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password...
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DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Click on your hard drive. Then click Browse on this page to find the firmware upgrade on Click here to check for the latest firmware.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Status > Device Info This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-700AP. Click Apply to your hard drive. Download the latest firmware to start the firmware upgrade.
DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Tools > Firmware Click on your hard drive. Then click Browse on this page to find the firmware upgrade on Click here to check for the latest firmware.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Status > Device Info This screen displays the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-700AP. Click Apply to your hard drive. Download the latest firmware to start the firmware upgrade.
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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. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. The last page of events and activities occurring on the AP. Clear - Previous - Last Page - Next - First Page - Moves forward one log page. Clears the logs completely. The first page of the log. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Moves back one log page.
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. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. The last page of events and activities occurring on the AP. Clear - Previous - Last Page - Next - First Page - Moves forward one log page. Clears the logs completely. The first page of the log. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Moves back one log page.
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...;c counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Status > Wireless Help Menu Select from this menu for extra help. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Status> Stats Connected Wireless PCs LIst This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC's and the length of the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using...
...;c counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Status > Wireless Help Menu Select from this menu for extra help. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Status> Stats Connected Wireless PCs LIst This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PC's and the length of the network. DWL-700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using...
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microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Microsoft Windows XP. Go to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-700AP User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.
microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Microsoft Windows XP. Go to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-700AP User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.
