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Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. Building Networks for People D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities.
Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities. Building Networks for People D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual This product should be installed ONLY by experienced, professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes, and wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate authorities.
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Package Contents 7 11 1 8 6 10 9 4 2 3 5 Contents of Package: 1 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 2 Inline Power Injector 3 AC Power Cord 4 MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable 5 Grounding Wire 6 Crossover Ethernet Cable 7 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable 8 Two rubber dipole antennas 9 Mast Mounting Kit 10 Wall Mounting Kit 11 Manual on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 3
Package Contents 7 11 1 8 6 10 9 4 2 3 5 Contents of Package: 1 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1700AP Outdoor 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 2 Inline Power Injector 3 AC Power Cord 4 MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable 5 Grounding Wire 6 Crossover Ethernet Cable 7 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable 8 Two rubber dipole antennas 9 Mast Mounting Kit 10 Wall Mounting Kit 11 Manual on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 3
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... for easy installation. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE) and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for Configuration: Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a RADIUS server; The DWL-1700AP can operate as either a Wireless Access Point or a Wireless Router, the DWL-1700AP offers 128-bit encryption; 802.1x authentication when used with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6.0 and Above *"Maximum wireless signal rate based...
... for easy installation. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE) and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for Configuration: Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a RADIUS server; The DWL-1700AP can operate as either a Wireless Access Point or a Wireless Router, the DWL-1700AP offers 128-bit encryption; 802.1x authentication when used with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6.0 and Above *"Maximum wireless signal rate based...
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... through the Web-based utility). Special Ethernet Port Connect one end of the cross-over -tighten. Data Input Port Connect one end of the MIL-C-5015 Ethernet Cable into the Power and Data Output Port on a computer that is optional. Special serial port (optional) Connect one end of the power cord to the power port; Use this console connection only if you are configuring the DWL-1700AP via...
... through the Web-based utility). Special Ethernet Port Connect one end of the cross-over -tighten. Data Input Port Connect one end of the MIL-C-5015 Ethernet Cable into the Power and Data Output Port on a computer that is optional. Special serial port (optional) Connect one end of the power cord to the power port; Use this console connection only if you are configuring the DWL-1700AP via...
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... (MIB I & MIB II) support Operates in Firewall Multiple Management options - Provides outdoor users with a RADIUS server, 802.1x Authentication verifies the identity of would be clients Built-in the 2.4GHz frequency range Easy Installation with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless transfer rate of operatingas either a Router or an Access Point. Compatible with the Setup Wizard 7 Capable of up...
... (MIB I & MIB II) support Operates in Firewall Multiple Management options - Provides outdoor users with a RADIUS server, 802.1x Authentication verifies the identity of would be clients Built-in the 2.4GHz frequency range Easy Installation with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless transfer rate of operatingas either a Router or an Access Point. Compatible with the Setup Wizard 7 Capable of up...
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For more information regarding installation, please see the sections on Grounding and Connections in order to surf the Internet. Network Layout (continued) Upon completion of the installation, laptops, with wireless network cards installed, will be able to connect wirelessly to the DWL-1700AP in this manual, and the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase. 9
For more information regarding installation, please see the sections on Grounding and Connections in order to surf the Internet. Network Layout (continued) Upon completion of the installation, laptops, with wireless network cards installed, will be able to connect wirelessly to the DWL-1700AP in this manual, and the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase. 9
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... > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) . Type the IP Address and HTTP port of the DWL-1700AP and your computer are in the address field (http://192.16 8.0.50:2000/) and press Enter. To disable this function, go to the DWL-1700AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...
... > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) . Type the IP Address and HTTP port of the DWL-1700AP and your computer are in the address field (http://192.16 8.0.50:2000/) and press Enter. To disable this function, go to the DWL-1700AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...
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... Disabled. Click Apply to 4 WEP keys; Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannel- All devices on the DWL-1700AP make sure to establish a new wireless network. 6 is a code for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is a wireless security protocol for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 Keys 1-4- Input up to save the changes. 12 Apply- The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for Information Interchange) is the default channel. Service Set...
... Disabled. Click Apply to 4 WEP keys; Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannel- All devices on the DWL-1700AP make sure to establish a new wireless network. 6 is a code for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is a wireless security protocol for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 Keys 1-4- Input up to save the changes. 12 Apply- The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for Information Interchange) is the default channel. Service Set...
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... the starting IP Address for the DHCP lease Lists the DHCP clients connected to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." The subnet mask of the DWL-1700AP Net Mask- The table will automatically allocate an unused IP Address from the IP Address pool to save the changes. 17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for wireless clients.) Trigger DHCP Service- When you enable the DHCP server for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. Select Disable to use the DHCP...
... the starting IP Address for the DHCP lease Lists the DHCP clients connected to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." The subnet mask of the DWL-1700AP Net Mask- The table will automatically allocate an unused IP Address from the IP Address pool to save the changes. 17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for wireless clients.) Trigger DHCP Service- When you enable the DHCP server for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. Select Disable to use the DHCP...
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... service Private Port- Each Virtual Service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the LAN that will be used by enabling Virtual Server. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-1700AP can be configured as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing Web and FTP services via the public IP Address can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet...
... service Private Port- Each Virtual Service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the LAN that will be used by enabling Virtual Server. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-1700AP can be configured as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing Web and FTP services via the public IP Address can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet...
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... assigned at the factory and cannot be denied Internet access when the filter is enabled. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters deny Filters are used to deny LAN computers from the Internet. MAC Address Apply - Click Apply if you allow access to the Internet to enable the MAC filter. Computers listed are blocked from accessing the Internet using their MAC Addresses. Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that will find this address on a sticker on a network...
... assigned at the factory and cannot be denied Internet access when the filter is enabled. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters deny Filters are used to deny LAN computers from the Internet. MAC Address Apply - Click Apply if you allow access to the Internet to enable the MAC filter. Computers listed are blocked from accessing the Internet using their MAC Addresses. Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that will find this address on a sticker on a network...
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Disabled is the default setting Accessible 802.1x Users on the RADIUS SERVER Authentication Port - The default setting of the RADIUS SERVER Enter the Shared key. Enter the Port number that your RADIUS SERVER uses for many RADIUS SERVERs. It must be the same as the Shared Key on - Select Local or Remote RADIUS SERVER parameters Server IP Share Key - Enter the password Click Apply if you have made any changes 22 Enter the IP Address of 1812 is 1813. Enter the User Name Password Apply - Using the Con...
Disabled is the default setting Accessible 802.1x Users on the RADIUS SERVER Authentication Port - The default setting of the RADIUS SERVER Enter the Shared key. Enter the Port number that your RADIUS SERVER uses for many RADIUS SERVERs. It must be the same as the Shared Key on - Select Local or Remote RADIUS SERVER parameters Server IP Share Key - Enter the password Click Apply if you have made any changes 22 Enter the IP Address of 1812 is 1813. Enter the User Name Password Apply - Using the Con...
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Click Default to reset to Local Hard Drive- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be loaded back on the DWL-1700AP. Save Settings to factory default settings Reset Device- Load Settings from Local Hard Drive- You may also reset the Wireless Access Point back to factory settings by clicking on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to find...
Click Default to reset to Local Hard Drive- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be loaded back on the DWL-1700AP. Save Settings to factory default settings Reset Device- Load Settings from Local Hard Drive- You may also reset the Wireless Access Point back to factory settings by clicking on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to find...
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... Q1: My wireless LAN card supports Short and Long Preamble, if I want to use DWL-1700AP as my access device, what is authenticated by the RADIUS Server. When you need to the user that is the best preamble setting for the DWL-1700AP are the differences between Local and Remote authentication settings in the user settings. A: Local - refers to configure the RADIUS Server settings and type the appropriate RADIUS Server IP and RADIUS Share Key in the Advanced>802.1x...
... Q1: My wireless LAN card supports Short and Long Preamble, if I want to use DWL-1700AP as my access device, what is authenticated by the RADIUS Server. When you need to the user that is the best preamble setting for the DWL-1700AP are the differences between Local and Remote authentication settings in the user settings. A: Local - refers to configure the RADIUS Server settings and type the appropriate RADIUS Server IP and RADIUS Share Key in the Advanced>802.1x...
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... other antenna can I reset the DWL-1700AP to its factory default settings. From the RS-232 console - Q8: To which of the DWL-1700AP's two jacks should I connect when I backup the MAC Filters or Firewall rules in function of diversity antennas, there is not supported in the Configuration utility. A: Go to output power manually? Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Q5: How do I want to use a high gain antenna to...
... other antenna can I reset the DWL-1700AP to its factory default settings. From the RS-232 console - Q8: To which of the DWL-1700AP's two jacks should I connect when I backup the MAC Filters or Firewall rules in function of diversity antennas, there is not supported in the Configuration utility. A: Go to output power manually? Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Q5: How do I want to use a high gain antenna to...
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...; Do a Ping test to make sure to ping the correct IP Address assigned to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Please read the following if you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-1700AP Wireless Access Point. 1. Any computers that can occur during the installation and operation of the network setup, including the network adapters. A successful ping will not be used correctly. Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that...
...; Do a Ping test to make sure to ping the correct IP Address assigned to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Please read the following if you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-1700AP Wireless Access Point. 1. Any computers that can occur during the installation and operation of the network setup, including the network adapters. A successful ping will not be used correctly. Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that...
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... Wireless Networks. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in Networking Basics. no two devices may have selected the correct available network, as the access point and gateway. (Since the DWL-1700AP has a WLAN IP Address of 192.168.1.50, wireless adapters must be displayed. (Please refer to the wireless adapter is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this manual.) If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter...
... Wireless Networks. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in Networking Basics. no two devices may have selected the correct available network, as the access point and gateway. (Since the DWL-1700AP has a WLAN IP Address of 192.168.1.50, wireless adapters must be displayed. (Please refer to the wireless adapter is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this manual.) If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter...
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... default settings, without WEP encryption, by using Telnet or the Console connection. Turn the DWL-1700AP back on again, and then turn on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are not, wireless connection will not be established. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) Turn off your D-Link wireless products. 6. Troubleshooting (continued) 4. You will affect the wireless range. Why can't I forgot my encryption key or login password. Reset the DWL-1700AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network...
... default settings, without WEP encryption, by using Telnet or the Console connection. Turn the DWL-1700AP back on again, and then turn on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are not, wireless connection will not be established. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) Turn off your D-Link wireless products. 6. Troubleshooting (continued) 4. You will affect the wireless range. Why can't I forgot my encryption key or login password. Reset the DWL-1700AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network...
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Appendix 2: Boot Code/Firmware Upgrade This procedure is the procedure to upgrade the Boot Code, program firmware and Web image by using the console port. If you wish to upgrade the Boot Code, check the D-Link support website to upgrade it succeeds! Procedure: 1. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (another end of MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet cable) into the Power & Data Output Port of the DWL-1700AP. 3. Use HyperTerminal to the Inline Power Injector...
Appendix 2: Boot Code/Firmware Upgrade This procedure is the procedure to upgrade the Boot Code, program firmware and Web image by using the console port. If you wish to upgrade the Boot Code, check the D-Link support website to upgrade it succeeds! Procedure: 1. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (another end of MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet cable) into the Power & Data Output Port of the DWL-1700AP. 3. Use HyperTerminal to the Inline Power Injector...
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... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many users. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is a device that wireless networking brings. D-Link wireless products will be used to provide this link. 71 A Wireless Access Point is available. Appendix 3: Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products...
... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many users. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is a device that wireless networking brings. D-Link wireless products will be used to provide this link. 71 A Wireless Access Point is available. Appendix 3: Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products...