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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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Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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 Power Cord ...
Minimum System Requirements Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-3200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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 Power Cord ...
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...both the client and access point, then access is offered in one of 3 different wireless networking modes; An ideal solution for home users). The encryption method used for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other D-Link AirPremier products. (The ... 802.11g specifications. With PoE, the DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). 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...
...both the client and access point, then access is offered in one of 3 different wireless networking modes; An ideal solution for home users). The encryption method used for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other D-Link AirPremier products. (The ... 802.11g specifications. With PoE, the DWL-3200AP shares power and data over Ethernet). 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...
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...line of data is upgraded with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to access a wireless LAN with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is available through the Windows® XP operating...enters the correct username and password, then access is granted. Management and security implementation can now be challenged with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in place. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Introduction WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is...
...line of data is upgraded with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to access a wireless LAN with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 802.1x: Authentication which is available through the Windows® XP operating...enters the correct username and password, then access is granted. Management and security implementation can now be challenged with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in place. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Introduction WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is...
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... network configuration quick and simple. SNMP for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 that means you can also setup the DWL-3200AP easily with the 802.11g standard to provide a maximum...
... network configuration quick and simple. SNMP for your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; A D-Link D-View module will vary. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 that means you can also setup the DWL-3200AP easily with the 802.11g standard to provide a maximum...
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... may be impractical. Wireless users can operate in locations where installation of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have access to data in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Management decisions ...wired network. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in both home and of four different modes. Wireless technology allows the network to -Peer networks suitable for many different purposes: Mobility - Inexpensive Solution - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are...
... may be impractical. Wireless users can operate in locations where installation of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have access to data in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Management decisions ...wired network. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in both home and of four different modes. Wireless technology allows the network to -Peer networks suitable for many different purposes: Mobility - Inexpensive Solution - DWL-3200AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are...
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... Multiplexing) technology. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 It increases the maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802...
... Multiplexing) technology. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 It increases the maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802...
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... through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the DWL-3200AP and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Installation Considerations Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP lets you access your devices so that generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to...
... through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the DWL-3200AP and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Installation Considerations Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3200AP lets you access your devices so that generate RF noise. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to...
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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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Attach the power cord to the connector labeled POWER IN 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 port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base ...unit. 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...
Attach the power cord to the connector labeled POWER IN 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 port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base ...unit. 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...
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...correct password. After the connection is connected to the DWL-3200AP with an Ethernet cable (see the user identification window as shown. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-3200AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape ... LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. 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 ...
...correct password. After the connection is connected to the DWL-3200AP with an Ethernet cable (see the user identification window as shown. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-3200AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape ... LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. 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 ...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear.
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...Disable SSID broadcast. 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 Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. SSID: Service...wireless network. All devices on the network must share the same channel. The SSID 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...
...Disable SSID broadcast. 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 Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network. SSID: Service...wireless network. All devices on the network must share the same channel. The SSID 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...
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...11g support, no Turbo mode. This setting is only enabled when all wirelss devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Open System/Shared Key to secure your network using a password and ...Turbo: Capable of a RADIUS server. Select either form of performance enhancement features that share the same WEP settings. 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...
...11g support, no Turbo mode. This setting is only enabled when all wirelss devices on the wireless network are configured with Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. 16 D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Open System/Shared Key to secure your network using a password and ...Turbo: Capable of a RADIUS server. Select either form of performance enhancement features that share the same WEP settings. 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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...) is selected here). First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Key Type*: Select HEX or ASCII. 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 encryption.
...) is selected here). First through the 4th key to four keys for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 Key Type*: Select HEX or ASCII. 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 encryption.
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... from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 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. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 ...
... from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 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. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 ...
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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. 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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Channel: 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DWL-3200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the default channel...on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is ...
Channel: 6 is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DWL-3200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the default channel...on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 DWL-3200AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is ...
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... 802.11g support, no Turbo mode. Dynamic Turbo mode is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. 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 On or Off. Super G without Turbo, or Super G with Dynamic Turbo: Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 This setting is a group of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, Turbo: and no enhanced capabilities. Click on the network should...
... 802.11g support, no Turbo mode. Dynamic Turbo mode is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. 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 On or Off. Super G without Turbo, or Super G with Dynamic Turbo: Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 This setting is a group of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, Turbo: and no enhanced capabilities. Click on the network should...