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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ...4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction ...5 Features and Benefits...7 Wireless Basics...8 Three Operational Modes ...11 Getting Started ...12 Using the Configuration Menu 14 Home > Wizard ...15 Home > Wireless > Access Point 16 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP 18 Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x 19 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP...
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ...4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction ...5 Features and Benefits...7 Wireless Basics...8 Three Operational Modes ...11 Getting Started ...12 Using the Configuration Menu 14 Home > Wizard ...15 Home > Wireless > Access Point 16 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP 18 Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x 19 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID 43 Advanced > System Log 45 Tools > Admin ...46 Tools > System ...47 Tools > Firmware ...48 Tools > Cfg File ...49 Tools > Cfg File > Choose File 50 Tools > Misc...51 Status > Device Info ...52 Status > Stats...53 Status > Indication ...54 Status > Client Info ...55 Help ...56 Using the AP Manager ...57 Networking Basics ...92 Troubleshooting ...108 Technical Specifications ...114 Technical Support ...117 Warranty ...118 Registration ...122 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID 43 Advanced > System Log 45 Tools > Admin ...46 Tools > System ...47 Tools > Firmware ...48 Tools > Cfg File ...49 Tools > Cfg File > Choose File 50 Tools > Misc...51 Status > Device Info ...52 Status > Stats...53 Status > Indication ...54 Status > Client Info ...55 Help ...56 Using the AP Manager ...57 Networking Basics ...92 Troubleshooting ...108 Technical Specifications ...114 Technical Support ...117 Warranty ...118 Registration ...122 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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... Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP Wireless G Outdoor AP/Bridge Eight screws & one rubber ring Two rubber dipole antennas Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide 2 Mounting Kits ... above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above...
... Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP Wireless G Outdoor AP/Bridge Eight screws & one rubber ring Two rubber dipole antennas Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide 2 Mounting Kits ... above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above...
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... or other D-Link Air Premier® products (The 802.11g standard is referred to as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with PoE (Power over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of 3 different modes to meet your network less expensive and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive...
... or other D-Link Air Premier® products (The 802.11g standard is referred to as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with PoE (Power over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of 3 different modes to meet your network less expensive and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive...
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.... WPA2-EAP is far superior to WPA-EAP, because the encryption of data is upgraded with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in place. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and...the 802.1x feature. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction (continued) Introduction WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have to worry about the network...
.... WPA2-EAP is far superior to WPA-EAP, because the encryption of data is upgraded with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in place. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and...the 802.1x feature. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction (continued) Introduction WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have to worry about the network...
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... can securely connect wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. or 802.11g-compliant wireless network adapter cards. Compatible with the Web-based configuration. The DWL-2700AP can migrate your.... SNMP for network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring with AP; A D-Link D-View module will vary. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes...
... can securely connect wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. or 802.11g-compliant wireless network adapter cards. Compatible with the Web-based configuration. The DWL-2700AP can migrate your.... SNMP for network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring with AP; A D-Link D-View module will vary. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes...
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... within the operating range of the WLAN. Scalability - WLANs can operate in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are easily changed and range from WLANs ease of specific applications and installations. You will allow you to meet the needs of implementation...
... within the operating range of the WLAN. Scalability - WLANs can operate in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are easily changed and range from WLANs ease of specific applications and installations. You will allow you to meet the needs of implementation...
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... most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. The D-Link DWL-2700AP will be able to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Standards-based Technology The DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. It increases the maximum...
... most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. The D-Link DWL-2700AP will be able to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Standards-based Technology The DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. It increases the maximum...
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... - Keep in your home or business. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-2700AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of...
... - Keep in your home or business. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-2700AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 11
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 11
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...access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP....) 5 Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter ...
...access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP....) 5 Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter ...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Attach the power cord to the connector on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started (continued) Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet ...cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Attach the power cord to the connector on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started (continued) Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet ...cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to...
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..., Netscape Navigator™). Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 To disable this function, go to the DWL-2700AP with an Ethernet cable (see the user identification window as shown. After the connection is connected... to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...
..., Netscape Navigator™). Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 To disable this function, go to the DWL-2700AP with an Ethernet cable (see the user identification window as shown. After the connection is connected... to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section.
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home > Wizard screen will appear. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section.
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...the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is default. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 The SSID's factory default setting is the default channel for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). All devices on the wireless channel that is selected from the drop-down menu. SSID:... SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary ...
...the SSID across the network. Channel: 6 is default. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 The SSID's factory default setting is the default channel for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). All devices on the wireless channel that is selected from the drop-down menu. SSID:... SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Radio Frequency: The radio frequency will vary ...
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...allow the client to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-Auto-PSK to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Select WPA-EAP to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-EAP to.... Select WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the...
...allow the client to allow either form of data encryption. Select WPA-Auto-PSK to either use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Select WPA-EAP to secure your network with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select WPA-Auto-EAP to.... Select WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Authentication: Select Open System to only those devices that share the...
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... key. First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for encryption.You will select one of...
... key. First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Key Type: Select HEX or ASCII. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for encryption.You will select one of...
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Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is selected. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is the recommended value. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is selected. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is the recommended value. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Radius Port: Enter the Radius port.
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Radius Port: Enter the Radius port.
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The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key ... the same on all other wireless clients. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is reommended. Make sure you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 The ...
The Interval: default value of 1800 is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key ... the same on all other wireless clients. PassPhrase: Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is reommended. Make sure you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 The ...