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... Configuration 11 Web Configuration Utility 11 Home 12 Wireless Modes 13 Access Point Mode 14 Access Point (WEP 16 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP).......... 17 Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK).......... 18 AP Client... (WEP 28 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 29 LAN Settings 30 Static IP Address 30 Dynamic IP Address 31 Advanced Performance Settings 32 Filters 34 Wireless Access Settings 34 WLAN Partition 35 Grouping 36 DHCP Server 37 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual...
... Configuration 11 Web Configuration Utility 11 Home 12 Wireless Modes 13 Access Point Mode 14 Access Point (WEP 16 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP).......... 17 Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK).......... 18 AP Client... (WEP 28 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 29 LAN Settings 30 Static IP Address 30 Dynamic IP Address 31 Advanced Performance Settings 32 Filters 34 Wireless Access Settings 34 WLAN Partition 35 Grouping 36 DHCP Server 37 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual...
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... Settings 47 Device Information 48 Stats 49 Client Information 50 Help 51 Using the AP Manager 52 Discovering Devices 52 Device Configuration 53 General 54 Wireless Settings 56 Security 58 WEP Encryption 59 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP....... 60 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP....... 61 Filters 62... Client 67 DHCP Server 68 Client-Info 69 Log 70 Configuration Files 71 Firmware 72 System Settings 73 Setup Wizard 74 Refresh 78 About 78 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
... Settings 47 Device Information 48 Stats 49 Client Information 50 Help 51 Using the AP Manager 52 Discovering Devices 52 Device Configuration 53 General 54 Wireless Settings 56 Security 58 WEP Encryption 59 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP....... 60 WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP/ WPA-Auto-EAP....... 61 Filters 62... Client 67 DHCP Server 68 Client-Info 69 Log 70 Configuration Files 71 Firmware 72 System Settings 73 Setup Wizard 74 Refresh 78 About 78 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
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Networking Basics 79 Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP 79 Assigning a Static IP Address in XP/2000 80 Troubleshooting 84 Technical Specifications 87 Contacting Technical Support 89 Warranty 90 Registration 96 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
Networking Basics 79 Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP 79 Assigning a Static IP Address in XP/2000 80 Troubleshooting 84 Technical Specifications 87 Contacting Technical Support 89 Warranty 90 Registration 96 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
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...6.0 or higher), or Firefox with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWL-7100AP Access Point • Power Supply • Manual and Software on CD • CAT5 ...Ethernet Cable • Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with JavaScript enabled. • At least 128MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of RAM memory and a 500MHz processor D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual...
...6.0 or higher), or Firefox with the DWL-7100AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWL-7100AP Access Point • Power Supply • Manual and Software on CD • CAT5 ...Ethernet Cable • Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with JavaScript enabled. • At least 128MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of RAM memory and a 500MHz processor D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual...
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... factors, including volume of an existing one. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a single location. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual The DWL-7100AP is an ideal solution for creating a wireless backbone infrastructure or for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption. The DWL-7100AP can deploy multimode operation such as using the DWL-7100AP as an Access Point, WDS, WDS with AP, Repeater or an AP Client...
... factors, including volume of an existing one. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a single location. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual The DWL-7100AP is an ideal solution for creating a wireless backbone infrastructure or for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption. The DWL-7100AP can deploy multimode operation such as using the DWL-7100AP as an Access Point, WDS, WDS with AP, Repeater or an AP Client...
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... increase the total amount of non-overlapping channels than one mode: Access Point, WDS with WPA, AES, and 152-bit WEP Encryption Multimode Operation for wireless user authentication. For advanced configuration, the DWL-7100AP concurrently operates in Setup Advanced Network Management Options Using D-Link 108AG Technology, transfer rates reach up to 15x the speed of network traffic...
... increase the total amount of non-overlapping channels than one mode: Access Point, WDS with WPA, AES, and 152-bit WEP Encryption Multimode Operation for wireless user authentication. For advanced configuration, the DWL-7100AP concurrently operates in Setup Advanced Network Management Options Using D-Link 108AG Technology, transfer rates reach up to 15x the speed of network traffic...
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Hardware Overview LEDs LED Power LAN (10/100) WLAN (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port; a blinking light indicates activity A blinking light indicates activity in the respective wireless mode: 802.11a and/or 802.11b/802.11g D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
Hardware Overview LEDs LED Power LAN (10/100) WLAN (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port; a blinking light indicates activity A blinking light indicates activity in the respective wireless mode: 802.11a and/or 802.11b/802.11g D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual
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... with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Computers with 802.11b wireless adapters can use a computer (with the DWL-7100AP, using their default wireless settings. The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter will turn ON to indicate proper operation. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual Connect to the DWL-7100AP. The Power LED will connect, out of the box, with...
... with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Computers with 802.11b wireless adapters can use a computer (with the DWL-7100AP, using their default wireless settings. The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter will turn ON to indicate proper operation. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual Connect to the DWL-7100AP. The Power LED will connect, out of the box, with...
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...through a wall or ceiling for best reception by the number of the direct line between access points, routers, and computers - Keep your wireless network. of walls and ceilings to position access points, routers, and computers so that the number of 3-90 ft. If you want....to follow these basic principles: 1. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 10 A wall that range is 1.5 feet thick, at least 3-6 feet) from anywhere you are positioned so that the signal will interfere with your network from electrical devices that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open...
...through a wall or ceiling for best reception by the number of the direct line between access points, routers, and computers - Keep your wireless network. of walls and ceilings to position access points, routers, and computers so that the number of 3-90 ft. If you want....to follow these basic principles: 1. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 10 A wall that range is 1.5 feet thick, at least 3-6 feet) from anywhere you are positioned so that the signal will interfere with your network from electrical devices that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open...
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... subnet. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 11 Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. After the connection is connected to the DWL-7100AP with an Ethernet cable.You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to continue. Click OK to configure your access point. Configuration To configure the DWL-7100AP, use a computer...
... subnet. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 11 Web Configuration Utility First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. After the connection is connected to the DWL-7100AP with an Ethernet cable.You may use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to continue. Click OK to configure your access point. Configuration To configure the DWL-7100AP, use a computer...
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The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Home D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 12 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. 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.
The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Home D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 12 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. 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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AP Mode Access Point Wireless Modes Authentication Available Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK WDS AP Repeater AP Client 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 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 13
AP Mode Access Point Wireless Modes Authentication Available Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-EAP WPA-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-EAP WPA-Auto-PSK WDS with AP Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Auto-PSK WDS AP Repeater AP Client 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 D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 13
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... setting is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Mode: Access Point is enabled by default. Channel: Auto Channel ...Scan is selected from the drop-down menu. Select WPA-PSK to communicate the key across the network. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA2-EAP to only those devices that is chosen. All devices on the wireless...
... setting is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Mode: Access Point is enabled by default. Channel: Auto Channel ...Scan is selected from the drop-down menu. Select WPA-PSK to communicate the key across the network. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 14 Select WPA2-EAP to only those devices that is chosen. All devices on the wireless...
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Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 15 Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
Select WPA-Auto-PSK to allow the client to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 15 Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes.
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Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. You will select keys: one of these keys in the valid key field. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 16 Access Point (WEP) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII.
Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Valid Key: Select the 1st through Fourth Input up to be the active key. You will select keys: one of these keys in the valid key field. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 16 Access Point (WEP) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption. Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII.
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Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 17 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will Interval: be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret.
Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 17 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will Interval: be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret.
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Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group Interval: key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 18 Cipher Type: Select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. The default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The passphrase is reommended. Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group Interval: key will be valid. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 18 Cipher Type: Select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. The default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The passphrase is reommended. Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
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...Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 19 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for IEEE 802.11g. Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of cabling required. Mode: WDS with AP mode. Auto Channel Scan: This option is unavailable in WDS with AP is the default channel for a specific wireless...amount of the APs in your Address: network that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Basically the access points will act as a wireless AP. Channel: 6 is selected from the drop-down menu. All devices on ...
...Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 19 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for IEEE 802.11g. Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of cabling required. Mode: WDS with AP mode. Auto Channel Scan: This option is unavailable in WDS with AP is the default channel for a specific wireless...amount of the APs in your Address: network that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Basically the access points will act as a wireless AP. Channel: 6 is selected from the drop-down menu. All devices on ...
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Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Note: WDS is not guaranteed. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 20
Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key across the network. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Authentication: Select Open System to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Note: WDS is not guaranteed. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 20
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First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption.You will select keys: one of these 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. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. 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. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 21
First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption.You will select keys: one of these 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. Key Size: Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. 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. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 21