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... installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point • Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with JavaScript enabled 1. Package Contents Contents of the above , with the DWL-900AP...
... installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point • Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with JavaScript enabled 1. Package Contents Contents of the above , with the DWL-900AP...
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... D-Link AirPlus products such as it relates to a computer Power Reset Button 4 The DWL-900AP+ is compatible with most 802.11b access points, the DWL-900AP+ is designed to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with wireless technology. Connections MDII RJ-45 Ethernet Port • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance wireless access point. 2. This manual provides a quick introduction...
... D-Link AirPlus products such as it relates to a computer Power Reset Button 4 The DWL-900AP+ is compatible with most 802.11b access points, the DWL-900AP+ is designed to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with wireless technology. Connections MDII RJ-45 Ethernet Port • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance wireless access point. 2. This manual provides a quick introduction...
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...; 5 Different Operation Modes - If enabled, it will vary. Features & Benefits • Up to wireless clients on the local network. • Web-based interface for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point, AP-to-AP Bridging, AP-to 20% faster data transfer rates on standard 802.11b networks • Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP Encryption - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to -use interface independent of security for Managing and Configuring - Actual data...
...; 5 Different Operation Modes - If enabled, it will vary. Features & Benefits • Up to wireless clients on the local network. • Web-based interface for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point, AP-to-AP Bridging, AP-to 20% faster data transfer rates on standard 802.11b networks • Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP Encryption - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to -use interface independent of security for Managing and Configuring - Actual data...
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... you to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are helping people to provide this link. Installing a wireless LAN system can be impractical. 3. People use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through walls and ceilings. Under many users. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used on a wired network. Wireless LANs are based on real-time information can eliminate the need to a conventional Ethernet LAN in locations...
... you to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are helping people to provide this link. Installing a wireless LAN system can be impractical. 3. People use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through walls and ceilings. Under many users. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used on a wired network. Wireless LANs are based on real-time information can eliminate the need to a conventional Ethernet LAN in locations...
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... easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for wireless LAN hardware might be able to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. This means you will also work with D-Link Air 802.11b wireless adapters, which include: ♦ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650) ♦ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used...
... easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for wireless LAN hardware might be able to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. This means you will also work with D-Link Air 802.11b wireless adapters, which include: ♦ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650) ♦ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used...
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..., D-Link's AirPlus DWL-900AP+ lets you experience low or no signal strength in a location directly between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers) and computers. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! sense the best possible connection speed to position Access Points, and computers with your home or business. Additional Access Points can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from virtually anywhere. Keep your network using the software signal strength...
..., D-Link's AirPlus DWL-900AP+ lets you experience low or no signal strength in a location directly between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers) and computers. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! sense the best possible connection speed to position Access Points, and computers with your home or business. Additional Access Points can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from virtually anywhere. Keep your network using the software signal strength...
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... page contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - For example: If the first computer is no need to assign an IP Address. With a DHCP-capable gateway/router, there is assigned an IP Address of a single IP Address from your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using D-Link AirPlus networking products. D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ An Ethernet Broadband Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. For the...
... page contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - For example: If the first computer is no need to assign an IP Address. With a DHCP-capable gateway/router, there is assigned an IP Address of a single IP Address from your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using D-Link AirPlus networking products. D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ An Ethernet Broadband Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. For the...
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Using the Configuration Utility- Troubleshooting- You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription. learn how to check for the proper installation of the box, with the default settings. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the network adapters' drivers and other tips for setting up a network: Networking Basics- share printers and files. Connect the router to an Ethernet Broadband Router (such as the D-Link DI-604) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650...
Using the Configuration Utility- Troubleshooting- You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription. learn how to check for the proper installation of the box, with the default settings. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the network adapters' drivers and other tips for setting up a network: Networking Basics- share printers and files. Connect the router to an Ethernet Broadband Router (such as the D-Link DI-604) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650...
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...a Static IP Address to these settings after configuring the DWL-900AP+. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-900AP+ SSID default Channel 6 Encryption disabled User Name admin Password (no password, leave field blank) IP Address 192.168.0.50 12 After changing the IP Address of your existing network. Factory Default Settings for the DWL-900AP+ is web-based. Assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 with the factory default settings, you will not need to assign a static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the Access Point...
...a Static IP Address to these settings after configuring the DWL-900AP+. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-900AP+ SSID default Channel 6 Encryption disabled User Name admin Password (no password, leave field blank) IP Address 192.168.0.50 12 After changing the IP Address of your existing network. Factory Default Settings for the DWL-900AP+ is web-based. Assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 with the factory default settings, you will not need to assign a static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the Access Point...
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... Access Point Fig. 5.1 (The IP Address shown in the User Name field • Leave the Password blank • Click OK The Configuration window will appear. Here the Home > Wireless tab is the default setting. If you wish to change the default settings, you can make changes to the following items: AP name SSID Channel WEP Encryption Key Type Fig. 5.2 Home > Wireless Fig. 5.3 Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-900AP+, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening...
... Access Point Fig. 5.1 (The IP Address shown in the User Name field • Leave the Password blank • Click OK The Configuration window will appear. Here the Home > Wireless tab is the default setting. If you wish to change the default settings, you can make changes to the following items: AP name SSID Channel WEP Encryption Key Type Fig. 5.2 Home > Wireless Fig. 5.3 Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-900AP+, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening...
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... same WEP key. Input a new number if you want to use . Hexadecimal digits consist of the DWL-900AP+. Click Apply if you have made any time for Information Interchange) is a unique name that are either Enable or Disable, and they must be difficult to determine the dynamic IP address assigned to the DWL-900AP+.) The Subnet Mask is the default setting. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) "default" is 255.255.255.0. The SSID can...
... same WEP key. Input a new number if you want to use . Hexadecimal digits consist of the DWL-900AP+. Click Apply if you have made any time for Information Interchange) is a unique name that are either Enable or Disable, and they must be difficult to determine the dynamic IP address assigned to the DWL-900AP+.) The Subnet Mask is the default setting. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) "default" is 255.255.255.0. The SSID can...
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... device or on the packaging. Usually you already have made any one of the DWL-900AP+. Using the Configuration Menu The illustration at the factory and cannot be configured to perform in any changes. Access Point: This mode is the default setting. Access Point is used to use the DWL-900AP+ as a wireless repeater. Enter the IP Address range and click Apply, if you have a DHCP enabled router/gateway on a network. Advanced > Mode Fig 5.6 The DWl-900AP+ can be changed. If you wish to create a wireless LAN...
... device or on the packaging. Usually you already have made any one of the DWL-900AP+. Using the Configuration Menu The illustration at the factory and cannot be configured to perform in any changes. Access Point: This mode is the default setting. Access Point is used to use the DWL-900AP+ as a wireless repeater. Enter the IP Address range and click Apply, if you have a DHCP enabled router/gateway on a network. Advanced > Mode Fig 5.6 The DWl-900AP+ can be changed. If you wish to create a wireless LAN...
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... enter the Ethernet MAC Address of the remote DWL900AP+ unit that you want to connect two LANs together. Note! Advanced > Mode > Site Survey Wireless Bridge: This mode will allow you to establish a wireless connection. Multi-point Bridge: This mode will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. The Site Survey function will only work with another DWL900AP+. Other wireless LANs must be using DWL-900AP+s. 16 The wireless bridge will allow you are connecting to a DWL-900AP+ acting as an Access Point. Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Client...
... enter the Ethernet MAC Address of the remote DWL900AP+ unit that you want to connect two LANs together. Note! Advanced > Mode > Site Survey Wireless Bridge: This mode will allow you to establish a wireless connection. Multi-point Bridge: This mode will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. The Site Survey function will only work with another DWL900AP+. Other wireless LANs must be using DWL-900AP+s. 16 The wireless bridge will allow you are connecting to a DWL-900AP+ acting as an Access Point. Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Client...
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... Wireless Client or Repeater Mode, make sure that you enter the Ethernet Mac Address (LAN MAC Address) of the unit that you to extend the range of your wireless network. For the latest drivers and firmware downloads, please go to extend the wireless coverage. Repeater: This mode will work with another D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, DI-614+, DI-714P+, AirPro DI-764, DI-754 (with at least firmware version 2.20 or above. The repeater mode will allow you want to www.support...
... Wireless Client or Repeater Mode, make sure that you enter the Ethernet Mac Address (LAN MAC Address) of the unit that you to extend the range of your wireless network. For the latest drivers and firmware downloads, please go to extend the wireless coverage. Repeater: This mode will work with another D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, DI-614+, DI-714P+, AirPro DI-764, DI-754 (with at least firmware version 2.20 or above. The repeater mode will allow you want to www.support...
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... value range of 256 to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Antenna Type: Select Left, Right or both (Diversity) antenna SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of the SSID name across the network Shared Key - Transmission Rate: Select the transmission rate for the network Preamble: Long Preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of 2,432. Authentication: Open System - SSID is...
... value range of 256 to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Antenna Type: Select Left, Right or both (Diversity) antenna SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of the SSID name across the network Shared Key - Transmission Rate: Select the transmission rate for the network Preamble: Long Preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of 2,432. Authentication: Open System - SSID is...
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... configure the logs Ethernet: MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DHCP Server Wireless: MAC Address SSID Encryption Channel AP mode Status > Device Info Fig. 5.12 The DWL-900AP+ keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on Log Settings. moves back one log page Clear - Brings up the page to the computer designated with the specific IP address. If the device is enabled, the log file will display the Ethernet and Wireless information. When logging is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. moves forward one log...
... configure the logs Ethernet: MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DHCP Server Wireless: MAC Address SSID Encryption Channel AP mode Status > Device Info Fig. 5.12 The DWL-900AP+ keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on Log Settings. moves back one log page Clear - Brings up the page to the computer designated with the specific IP address. If the device is enabled, the log file will display the Ethernet and Wireless information. When logging is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. moves forward one log...
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... Address in the same range and subnet as the DWL-900AP+. We cover various aspects of this Troubleshooting section to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-900AP+ is responding. Please see item 3 (Check that the drivers for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. • Check that the IP Address is working properly. Any computers that you use an Ethernet connection to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping...
... Address in the same range and subnet as the DWL-900AP+. We cover various aspects of this Troubleshooting section to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-900AP+ is responding. Please see item 3 (Check that the drivers for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. • Check that the IP Address is working properly. Any computers that you use an Ethernet connection to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping...
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... same IP Address range as shown in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter, please refer to assign a Static IP Address. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will not need to the appropriate section in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. Troubleshooting 2. If you are entering a DNS Server address you will appear. Default • Check that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you must...
... same IP Address range as shown in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter, please refer to assign a Static IP Address. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will not need to the appropriate section in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. Troubleshooting 2. If you are entering a DNS Server address you will appear. Default • Check that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you must...
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... specifications for the Software, as set forth below applicable to replace the nonconforming Software, the price paid by D-Link; FAILURE TO PROPERLY TO REGISTER MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT. Products should be free of physical defects. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by the customer and shipped to the original owner. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link...
... specifications for the Software, as set forth below applicable to replace the nonconforming Software, the price paid by D-Link; FAILURE TO PROPERLY TO REGISTER MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT. Products should be free of physical defects. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by the customer and shipped to the original owner. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link...
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... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which case the user may be required to part 15 of the FCC Rules. and Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other trademarks belong to state. Contents subject to make any way that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Copyright Statement No part of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems...
... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which case the user may be required to part 15 of the FCC Rules. and Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other trademarks belong to state. Contents subject to make any way that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Copyright Statement No part of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems...