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DWL-3200AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Three Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Using the AP Manager 54 Networking Basics 85 Troubleshooting 101 Technical Specifications 107 Contacting Technical Support 110 Warranty 112 Registration 113 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
DWL-3200AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Three Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Using the AP Manager 54 Networking Basics 85 Troubleshooting 101 Technical Specifications 107 Contacting Technical Support 110 Warranty 112 Registration 113 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
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...; Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point Power over Ethernet base unit Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A...
...; Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point Power over Ethernet base unit Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A...
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...3 different wireless networking modes; With PoE, the DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you define a "Pre-Shared Key" on both the client and access point, then access is upgraded... (used for home users). DWL-3200AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps in Super G mode when used for corporations) and Personal (used with other D-Link AirPremier products. (The 802.11g ...
...3 different wireless networking modes; With PoE, the DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you define a "Pre-Shared Key" on both the client and access point, then access is upgraded... (used for home users). DWL-3200AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps in Super G mode when used for corporations) and Personal (used with other D-Link AirPremier products. (The 802.11g ...
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... of data is upgraded with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can access the wireless LAN. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Utilizing 802.1x with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is ...access. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be centralized on a server participating on all devices in place. DWL-3200AP User's Manual...
... of data is upgraded with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can access the wireless LAN. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Utilizing 802.1x with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is ...access. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be centralized on a server participating on all devices in place. DWL-3200AP User's Manual...
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...802.11g specifications. Superior wireless AP manager software is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for Management - D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 The DWL-3200AP can securely connect wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. Actual ...configuration quick and simple. SNMP for a better network management. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - The DWL-3200AP is bundled with the Web-based configuration.
...802.11g specifications. Superior wireless AP manager software is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for Management - D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 The DWL-3200AP can securely connect wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. Actual ...configuration quick and simple. SNMP for a better network management. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - The DWL-3200AP is bundled with the Web-based configuration.
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... and receives data with radio signals instead of four different modes. Low Implementation Costs - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use on a wired network. You will allow you access to meet the needs of fice. WLANs are used on laptop and desktop systems...
... and receives data with radio signals instead of four different modes. Low Implementation Costs - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use on a wired network. You will allow you access to meet the needs of fice. WLANs are used on laptop and desktop systems...
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The D-Link DWL-3200AP will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of crosstalk (interference) in Super G mode) within the specified range of the 802.11b standard. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802....or even watch a movie in most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. This means that are then transmitted simultaneously at ...
The D-Link DWL-3200AP will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of crosstalk (interference) in Super G mode) within the specified range of the 802.11b standard. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802....or even watch a movie in most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. This means that are then transmitted simultaneously at ...
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DWL-3200AP User's Manual Installation Considerations Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal...
DWL-3200AP User's Manual Installation Considerations Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal...
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DWL-3200AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 10
DWL-3200AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Three Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 10
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DWL-3200AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet 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 ...unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3200AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-3200AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3200AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link WDA-2320 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop ...
DWL-3200AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet 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 ...unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3200AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-3200AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-3200AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link WDA-2320 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop ...
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Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base ... cable. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3200AP and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with your router/switch, using a straight through cable, or to the power adapter and into an...
Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base ... cable. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3200AP and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with your router/switch, using a straight through cable, or to the power adapter and into an...
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... as shown. Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-3200AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™) . D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-3200AP in the User Name field Leave the Password ...http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-3200AP, use a computer which is established, you have changed the password...
... as shown. Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-3200AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™) . D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-3200AP in the User Name field Leave the Password ...http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-3200AP, use a computer which is established, you have changed the password...
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These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DWL-3200AP 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. 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DWL-3200AP 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. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
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...change the channel, uncheck Auto Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Channel: Auto Channel Scan is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID: Service Set Identifier...can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to 32 characters and is case-sensitive. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > AP mode Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is dlink. All devices on the network must ...
...change the channel, uncheck Auto Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Channel: Auto Channel Scan is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). SSID: Service Set Identifier...can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to 32 characters and is case-sensitive. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > AP mode Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is dlink. All devices on the network must ...
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.../Shared Key to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required). DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the...encryption. Turbo: Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 Select either form of performance enhancement features that share the same WEP settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. Super G Mode: Super G is backwards compatible to communicate the key across the network. For top performance, all ...
.../Shared Key to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required). DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the...encryption. Turbo: Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 Select either form of performance enhancement features that share the same WEP settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. Super G Mode: Super G is backwards compatible to communicate the key across the network. For top performance, all ...
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Key Size: Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WEP Encryption Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Key Type*: Select HEX or ASCII. First through the 4th key to four...
Key Size: Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WEP Encryption Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Key Type*: Select HEX or ASCII. First through the 4th key to four...
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... the recommended value. Interval: 1800 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the the RADIUS secret. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: When you... select WPA-Enterprise, you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link...
... the recommended value. Interval: 1800 is default). RADIUS Secret: Enter the the RADIUS secret. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type: When you... select WPA-Enterprise, you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link...
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Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid.The default Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, orTKIP from the pull down menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field.
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key wll be valid.The default Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, orTKIP from the pull down menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field.
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... and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 The SSID's factory default setting is the default channel. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the pull-down menu. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the...
... and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 The SSID's factory default setting is the default channel. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the pull-down menu. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the...
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...the network. This setting is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. Super G with Dynamic Turbo: Capable of data encryption. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Authentication: Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Select Open ...Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to wirelessly connect mulitple networks. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to...
...the network. This setting is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. Super G with Dynamic Turbo: Capable of data encryption. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Authentication: Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal Select Open ...Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal to wirelessly connect mulitple networks. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to...