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Contents Package Contents 3 LEDs and Connections 4 Overview 5 Features and Benefits 6 Prelaunch Checklist 9 Quick Steps for Setup 19 Configuring Basic Settings 28 Managing Access Points and Clusters 35 Managing User Accounts 43 Session Monitoring 47 Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface 50 Setting the Wireless Interface 56 Enabling the Network Time Protocol Server 61 Configuring Security 64 Configuring Radio Settings 85 Controlling Access by MAC Address Filtering 90 Load Balancing 93 Confi...
Contents Package Contents 3 LEDs and Connections 4 Overview 5 Features and Benefits 6 Prelaunch Checklist 9 Quick Steps for Setup 19 Configuring Basic Settings 28 Managing Access Points and Clusters 35 Managing User Accounts 43 Session Monitoring 47 Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface 50 Setting the Wireless Interface 56 Enabling the Network Time Protocol Server 61 Configuring Security 64 Configuring Radio Settings 85 Controlling Access by MAC Address Filtering 90 Load Balancing 93 Confi...
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...Antenna connection. WLAN: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity. LAN: Blinking green light indicates activity on the Ethernet Port; LEDs LED stands for the Power Adapter 4 The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. solid green light indicates connection. Receptor for light-emitting diode. Power:Solid green light indicates connection. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-2210AP to its original factory default settings. The DWL-2210AP has 3 LEDs. Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWL...
...Antenna connection. WLAN: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity. LAN: Blinking green light indicates activity on the Ethernet Port; LEDs LED stands for the Power Adapter 4 The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. solid green light indicates connection. Receptor for light-emitting diode. Power:Solid green light indicates connection. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-2210AP to its original factory default settings. The DWL-2210AP has 3 LEDs. Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the DWL...
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...; Self-managed access points with wireless networking? This eliminates the need to install, configure, and maintain a RADIUS infrastructure, and simplifies the administrative task of deploying a secure wireless network. Hardware watchdog Networking Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support for dynamically assigning network configuration information to systems on the access points. Read through the user interface. Enhanced local authentication using 802.1x without additional IT setup A cluster...
...; Self-managed access points with wireless networking? This eliminates the need to install, configure, and maintain a RADIUS infrastructure, and simplifies the administrative task of deploying a secure wireless network. Hardware watchdog Networking Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support for dynamically assigning network configuration information to systems on the access points. Read through the user interface. Enhanced local authentication using 802.1x without additional IT setup A cluster...
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... your wireless and Ethernet devices in and boot a new access point, review the following sections for a Guest Network.) 9 It provides continuous, high-speed access between your network. Prelaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms Before you plug in 802.11b and 802.11g. The D-Link DWL-2210AP offers an out-of-the-box Guest Interface feature that allows you to go for a successful launch and test of required hardware components, software, client...
... your wireless and Ethernet devices in and boot a new access point, review the following sections for a Guest Network.) 9 It provides continuous, high-speed access between your network. Prelaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms Before you plug in 802.11b and 802.11g. The D-Link DWL-2210AP offers an out-of-the-box Guest Interface feature that allows you to go for a successful launch and test of required hardware components, software, client...
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...;guring Radio Settings" 11 Prelaunch Checklist Default Settings (continued): Option Default Settings Related Information Connection Type Subnet Mask Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) If you must do not have a DHCP server. None This is to change the Connection Type from "DHCP" to use one, the first thing you do after bringing up the access point is determined by your network setup and DHCP server configuration. The Guest network must have a DHCP server on...
...;guring Radio Settings" 11 Prelaunch Checklist Default Settings (continued): Option Default Settings Related Information Connection Type Subnet Mask Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) If you must do not have a DHCP server. None This is to change the Connection Type from "DHCP" to use one, the first thing you do after bringing up the access point is determined by your network setup and DHCP server configuration. The Guest network must have a DHCP server on...
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... MAC Filtering None Allow any station unless in list Guest Login and Management Load Balancing WDS Settings Disabled Disabled None "Configuring Radio Settings" "Broadcast SSID and Security Mode" in "Configuring Security" "Broadcast SSID and Security Mode" in "Configuring Security" "Controlling Access by MAC Address Filtering" "Setting up Guest Access" "Load Balancing" "Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)" What the Access Point Does Not Provide The D-Link DWL-2210AP is not designed to function as a gateway to the Internet, you need a gateway device...
... MAC Filtering None Allow any station unless in list Guest Login and Management Load Balancing WDS Settings Disabled Disabled None "Configuring Radio Settings" "Broadcast SSID and Security Mode" in "Configuring Security" "Broadcast SSID and Security Mode" in "Configuring Security" "Controlling Access by MAC Address Filtering" "Setting up Guest Access" "Load Balancing" "Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)" What the Access Point Does Not Provide The D-Link DWL-2210AP is not designed to function as a gateway to the Internet, you need a gateway device...
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...-step mode and launch the network. When used to support the interactive features of the D-Link DWL-2210AP is disabled on the wireless client used in a DHCP-enabled network, the wizard steps you finish up -to-date patch level for Setup and Launch of new access points, and provides a link to the access point either major version) on Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 • Netscape Mozilla on Redhat Linux version 2.4 The administration Web browser...
...-step mode and launch the network. When used to support the interactive features of the D-Link DWL-2210AP is disabled on the wireless client used in a DHCP-enabled network, the wizard steps you finish up -to-date patch level for Setup and Launch of new access points, and provides a link to the access point either major version) on Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 • Netscape Mozilla on Redhat Linux version 2.4 The administration Web browser...
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... Web pages Step 6. Unpack the access point Unpack the access point (AP) and familiarize yourself with the "PreLaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms" discussed earlier in effect creating and launching a wireless network. Here is in this process. Run KickStart Wizard on the network Step 5. Log on to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network cable • Power port and power adapter • Single radio • Power over Ethernet base unit For more D-Link DWL-2210APs...
... Web pages Step 6. Unpack the access point Unpack the access point (AP) and familiarize yourself with the "PreLaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms" discussed earlier in effect creating and launching a wireless network. Here is in this process. Run KickStart Wizard on the network Step 5. Log on to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network cable • Power port and power adapter • Single radio • Power over Ethernet base unit For more D-Link DWL-2210APs...
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... the switch to allow directed or subnet broadcasts through the Administration UI. The same AP broadcasts as a bridge for initial configuration you use a hub, the device you to reach all other end into a power outlet (preferably, via Ethernet cable) between the access point and the computer, you will cause you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to lose connectivity with a wireless connection. Quick Steps for a Guest Network The D-Link DWL-2210AP...
... the switch to allow directed or subnet broadcasts through the Administration UI. The same AP broadcasts as a bridge for initial configuration you use a hub, the device you to reach all other end into a power outlet (preferably, via Ethernet cable) between the access point and the computer, you will cause you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to lose connectivity with a wireless connection. Quick Steps for a Guest Network The D-Link DWL-2210AP...
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... D-Link DWL-2210AP by modifying advanced configuration features on requirements for these new settings. Once you have tested the basics of security, add users, configure a Guest interface, and fine-tune performance settings. 27 What's Next? Test LAN Connectivity with some wireless client devices. (See "Wireless Client Computers" in the PreLaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms for information on the access point. Quick Steps for the D-Link DWL-2210AP" in this manual. Connect the Ethernet cable...
... D-Link DWL-2210AP by modifying advanced configuration features on requirements for these new settings. Once you have tested the basics of security, add users, configure a Guest interface, and fine-tune performance settings. 27 What's Next? Test LAN Connectivity with some wireless client devices. (See "Wireless Client Computers" in the PreLaunch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms for information on the access point. Quick Steps for the D-Link DWL-2210AP" in this manual. Connect the Ethernet cable...
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... this listing.To configure standalone access points, you have a network that includes multiple access points, and more than one administrator is logged on to the Administration Web pages and making changes to the configuration, all access points in the cluster will be applied. The D-Link DWL-2210AP is no guarantee that all configuration changes specified by using its IP address in a URL...
... this listing.To configure standalone access points, you have a network that includes multiple access points, and more than one administrator is logged on to the Administration Web pages and making changes to the configuration, all access points in the cluster will be applied. The D-Link DWL-2210AP is no guarantee that all configuration changes specified by using its IP address in a URL...
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...; User accounts and authentication • Wireless interface settings • Guest Welcome screen settings • Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings • Radio settings • Security settings • QoS queue parameters • MAC address filtering 37 Most configuration settings defined via the D-Link DWL-2210AP Administration Web Settings Shared in any way. A single D-Link DWL-2210AP can form a cluster with their own associated Administration tools. Which Settings are Shared as Part of the same cluster, access points...
...; User accounts and authentication • Wireless interface settings • Guest Welcome screen settings • Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings • Radio settings • Security settings • QoS queue parameters • MAC address filtering 37 Most configuration settings defined via the D-Link DWL-2210AP Administration Web Settings Shared in any way. A single D-Link DWL-2210AP can form a cluster with their own associated Administration tools. Which Settings are Shared as Part of the same cluster, access points...
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... current mode is standalone and provides a button for new access points. See "How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?" Managing Access Points and Clusters Settings Not Shared by the Cluster The few exceptions (settings not shared among clustered access points) are the following most of which, by nature, must be unique: • IP addresses • MAC addresses •Location descriptions •WDS bridges •Ethernet (Wired) Settings, including enabling or disabling Guest access •Guest interface con...
... current mode is standalone and provides a button for new access points. See "How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?" Managing Access Points and Clusters Settings Not Shared by the Cluster The few exceptions (settings not shared among clustered access points) are the following most of which, by nature, must be unique: • IP addresses • MAC addresses •Location descriptions •WDS bridges •Ethernet (Wired) Settings, including enabling or disabling Guest access •Guest interface con...
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...;le and the user database are making changes to as a whole is configured. (See "Quick Steps for an access point in standalone mode. See "How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?" If it locates a cluster but is done using SSL. Configure "Basic Settings" and start the wireless network" in this manual.) If a cluster configuration policy is eight access points. Managing Access Points and Clusters...
...;le and the user database are making changes to as a whole is configured. (See "Quick Steps for an access point in standalone mode. See "How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?" If it locates a cluster but is done using SSL. Configure "Basic Settings" and start the wireless network" in this manual.) If a cluster configuration policy is eight access points. Managing Access Points and Clusters...
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... wireless networks. Configuring Security Following is a list of the security modes available on the D-Link DWL-2210AP along with a description of the key management, authentication, and encryption algorithms used . No key management, data encryption or user authentication is a data encryption protocol for data encryption. 66 When to Use Static WEP Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used in which you can run the Guest network, which is by definition provides no security. In this manual. Plain text mode...
... wireless networks. Configuring Security Following is a list of the security modes available on the D-Link DWL-2210AP along with a description of the key management, authentication, and encryption algorithms used . No key management, data encryption or user authentication is a data encryption protocol for data encryption. 66 When to Use Static WEP Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used in which you can run the Guest network, which is by definition provides no security. In this manual. Plain text mode...
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... Security Rules to Remember for Static WEP • All client stations must have the Wireless LAN (WLAN) security set to WEP and all clients must have one of the WEP keys specified on the AP in slot "3" is set to encrypt the data it can decode the station transmissions. • The same key must define that same string as WEP key 3. • On some wireless client software...
... Security Rules to Remember for Static WEP • All client stations must have the Wireless LAN (WLAN) security set to WEP and all clients must have one of the WEP keys specified on the AP in slot "3" is set to encrypt the data it can decode the station transmissions. • The same key must define that same string as WEP key 3. • On some wireless client software...
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... the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you update these settings for one access point, the configuration will be configured individually on VLANs as described in the sections in "Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface" in this manual. (Start by choosing "For Internal and Guest access, use two: VLANs" as described in this manual.) 2. in this manual. in this manual. Con...
... the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you update these settings for one access point, the configuration will be configured individually on VLANs as described in the sections in "Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface" in this manual. (Start by choosing "For Internal and Guest access, use two: VLANs" as described in this manual.) 2. in this manual. in this manual. Con...
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... have a driver installed that service packs, patches, and new releases of the network to which should be automatically displayed) lists Available networks and Preferred networks. 132 Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients Make Sure the Wireless Client Software is Up-to-Date Before starting out, please keep in mind that supports WPA, which is not having the right driver or updates to it on the client. From the Windows Start menu at...
... have a driver installed that service packs, patches, and new releases of the network to which should be automatically displayed) lists Available networks and Preferred networks. 132 Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients Make Sure the Wireless Client Software is Up-to-Date Before starting out, please keep in mind that supports WPA, which is not having the right driver or updates to it on the client. From the Windows Start menu at...
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SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is 192.168.2.0. Static IP Address See IP Address. Loops occur when there multiple routes between any of the rates listed in an SSID. If STP costs change, or if one active path at a time between access points. It is shown in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this set defines the transmission rates that uniquely identifi...
SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is 192.168.2.0. Static IP Address See IP Address. Loops occur when there multiple routes between any of the rates listed in an SSID. If STP costs change, or if one active path at a time between access points. It is shown in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this set defines the transmission rates that uniquely identifi...
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... layer protocol providing simple but unreliable datagram services. Some wireless security modes distinguish between how unicast, multicast, and broadcast frames are encrypted or whether they were sent. See also Multicast and Broadcast. 181 Glossary TCP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is built on the network. It also guarantees that packets will be performed by the D-Link DWL-2210AP to the entire protocol suite based...
... layer protocol providing simple but unreliable datagram services. Some wireless security modes distinguish between how unicast, multicast, and broadcast frames are encrypted or whether they were sent. See also Multicast and Broadcast. 181 Glossary TCP The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is built on the network. It also guarantees that packets will be performed by the D-Link DWL-2210AP to the entire protocol suite based...