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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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...DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). It also includes an integrity checking feature which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal, because the encryption of fices or other D-Link AirPremier...client and access point, then access is granted. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 3 different wireless networking modes; The encryption method used for home users). With the DWL-3200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will vary. access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution ...
...DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). It also includes an integrity checking feature which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal, because the encryption of fices or other D-Link AirPremier...client and access point, then access is granted. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 3 different wireless networking modes; The encryption method used for home users). With the DWL-3200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will vary. access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution ...
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...access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type of defense against intrusion. You will be challenged with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is available through the Windows® XP operating system. DWL-3200AP User's Manual..., then access is granted. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a first line of EAP protocol on the network. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can access the wireless LAN. D-Link Systems, ...
...access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type of defense against intrusion. You will be challenged with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is available through the Windows® XP operating system. DWL-3200AP User's Manual..., then access is granted. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a first line of EAP protocol on the network. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can access the wireless LAN. D-Link Systems, ...
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... manager software is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 11Mbps - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - Actual data throughput will be...
... manager software is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 11Mbps - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - Actual data throughput will be...
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...users to larger Infrastructure networks to meet the needs of wireless devices deployed. Inexpensive Solution - Configurations are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used on laptop and desktop systems support the...both home and of four different modes. even outside the home or of implementation. Scalability - You will allow you access to data in one of fice environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. ...
...users to larger Infrastructure networks to meet the needs of wireless devices deployed. Inexpensive Solution - Configurations are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used on laptop and desktop systems support the...both home and of four different modes. even outside the home or of implementation. Scalability - You will allow you access to data in one of fice environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. ...
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...traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughout rate." DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard ...wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 Actual data throughput will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to the receiver. The D-Link DWL-3200AP...
...traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughout rate." DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard ...wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 Actual data throughput will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to the receiver. The D-Link DWL-3200AP...
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... other materials. 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! The...
... other materials. 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! The...
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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 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 a PC, using a crossover cable. Attach... the power adapter and into an electrical outlet. Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base unit. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE...
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 a PC, using a crossover cable. Attach... the power adapter and into an electrical outlet. Step 3 Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base unit. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE...
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...sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-3200AP in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Start your computer are in the same subnet. After the connection is connected to the DWL-3200AP with an Ethernet cable (see the ... Access the Internet using a proxy server function. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3200AP, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. DWL-3200AP User's Manual...
...sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-3200AP in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Start your computer are in the same subnet. After the connection is connected to the DWL-3200AP with an Ethernet cable (see the ... Access the Internet using a proxy server function. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3200AP, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. DWL-3200AP User's Manual...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section.
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.... SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > AP mode Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is case-sensitive. To change the channel, uncheck Auto Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The SSID's factory default...
.... SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > AP mode Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is case-sensitive. To change the channel, uncheck Auto Channel Scan. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The SSID's factory default...
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...Mode: Super G is only enabled when all wirelss devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 Disabled: Standard 802.11g support, no Turbo mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. Dynamic Turbo mode is a group of performance enhancement ... Turbo, or Super G with the inclusion of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, without and no enhanced capabilities. 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 Scan...
...Mode: Super G is only enabled when all wirelss devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 Disabled: Standard 802.11g support, no Turbo mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. Dynamic Turbo mode is a group of performance enhancement ... Turbo, or Super G with the inclusion of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, without and no enhanced capabilities. 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 Scan...
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...-bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption. 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 You will select one of these Fourth keys...
...-bits. First through the 4th key to four keys for encryption. 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 You will select one of these Fourth keys...
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... default). Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the recommended value. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type...
... default). Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the recommended value. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > AP mode > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Cipher Type...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, orTKIP from the pull down menu. 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.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please select AUTO, AES, orTKIP from the pull down menu. 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.
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DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. Channel: 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting...
DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. Channel: 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting...
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...WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Select either form of data encryption. 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 auto-select the Scan: channel for available wireless networks. Radio: Select On or...
...WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Select either form of data encryption. 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 auto-select the Scan: channel for available wireless networks. Radio: Select On or...