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... Access Point (WEP 16 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP).......... 17 Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK).......... 18 AP Client (WEP 28 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 29 LAN Settings 30 Static IP Address 30 Dynamic IP Address 31 Advanced Performance Settings 32 Filters 34 Wireless Access Settings 34 WLAN Partition 35 Grouping 36 DHCP Server 37 D-Link DWL-7100AP...
... Access Point (WEP 16 Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP).......... 17 Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK).......... 18 AP Client (WEP 28 AP Client (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 29 LAN Settings 30 Static IP Address 30 Dynamic IP Address 31 Advanced Performance Settings 32 Filters 34 Wireless Access Settings 34 WLAN Partition 35 Grouping 36 DHCP Server 37 D-Link DWL-7100AP...
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... administrators an ideal solution for establishing a new wireless network or for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption. The DWL-7100AP can deploy multimode operation such as using the DWL-7100AP as an Access Point, WDS, WDS with other D-Link AirPremier AG hardware, the DWL7100AP uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology when running in wireless connectivity - Environmental factors will vary. For advanced configuration...
... administrators an ideal solution for establishing a new wireless network or for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption. The DWL-7100AP can deploy multimode operation such as using the DWL-7100AP as an Access Point, WDS, WDS with other D-Link AirPremier AG hardware, the DWL7100AP uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology when running in wireless connectivity - Environmental factors will vary. For advanced configuration...
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... securely connect using any Web browser (e.g. The DWL-7100AP can operate in more than a standard 802.11g device, you can increase the total amount of non-overlapping channels than one mode: Access Point, WDS with WPA, AES, and 152-bit WEP Encryption Multimode Operation for wireless user authentication. Features and Benefits Up to 108Mbps* with D-Link 108AG...
... securely connect using any Web browser (e.g. The DWL-7100AP can operate in more than a standard 802.11g device, you can increase the total amount of non-overlapping channels than one mode: Access Point, WDS with WPA, AES, and 152-bit WEP Encryption Multimode Operation for wireless user authentication. Features and Benefits Up to 108Mbps* with D-Link 108AG...
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a blinking light indicates activity A blinking light indicates activity in the respective wireless mode: 802.11a and/or 802.11b/802.11g D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs LED Power LAN (10/100) WLAN (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port;
a blinking light indicates activity A blinking light indicates activity in the respective wireless mode: 802.11a and/or 802.11b/802.11g D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs LED Power LAN (10/100) WLAN (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source A steady light indicates a connection to the Ethernet port;
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... Appendix if you can also connect to the DWL-7100AP. B. Computers with the DWL-7100AP, using their default wireless settings. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual The default IP address for the purpose of configuring the DWL-7100AP. Connect to indicate proper operation. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the DWL-7100AP and the other end...
... Appendix if you can also connect to the DWL-7100AP. B. Computers with the DWL-7100AP, using their default wireless settings. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual The default IP address for the purpose of configuring the DWL-7100AP. Connect to indicate proper operation. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the DWL-7100AP and the other end...
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... RF noise in mind, that range is limited by using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet thick. If you want.... a 45 degree angle, appears to position access points, routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through. A wall that is to make a difference - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to follow these basic principles: 1. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it...
... RF noise in mind, that range is limited by using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet thick. If you want.... a 45 degree angle, appears to position access points, routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through. A wall that is to make a difference - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to follow these basic principles: 1. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it...
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...> Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Configuration To configure the DWL-7100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 11 Please... refer to page 52 to use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to configure your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. Open your access point.
...> Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Configuration To configure the DWL-7100AP, use a computer which is established, Enter your user name (admin) and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 11 Please... refer to page 52 to use the web-based configuration or the AP Manager software to configure your web browser program such as Internet Explorer. Open your access point.
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...'s factory default setting is dlink.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes... WPA-EAP to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 14 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is enabled by default. All devices on the wireless channel that share the same WEP settings. Authentication: Select ...vary depending on the network must share the same channel. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Access Point Mode Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
...'s factory default setting is dlink.The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes... WPA-EAP to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 14 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is enabled by default. All devices on the wireless channel that share the same WEP settings. Authentication: Select ...vary depending on the network must share the same channel. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Access Point Mode Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
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... same channel. Basically the access points will serve as a wireless AP. Channel: 6 is the name designated for IEEE 802.11g. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 19 Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DWL-7100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. It can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to communicate with...
... same channel. Basically the access points will serve as a wireless AP. Channel: 6 is the name designated for IEEE 802.11g. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 19 Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DWL-7100AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. It can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to communicate with...
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... MAC addresses of the APs in WDS. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 22 The SSID's factory default setting is unavailable in your Address: network that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireles network, or to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Mode: WDS is the name...
... MAC addresses of the APs in WDS. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 22 The SSID's factory default setting is unavailable in your Address: network that will automatically scan and match the wireless setting. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireles network, or to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Mode: WDS is the name...
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Refer to hide your SSID over the wireless network. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 25 Select Disable to the next page. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is using Super G or A mode. You can select Enable if the Mode: access point you are connecting to is not available in Repeater mode. Root AP MAC ... The channel used will follow the root AP. The channel will be displayed. Super G Mode/Super A Disabled by default. AP Repeater Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Mode: Select AP Repeater from the drop-down menu. When you with to broadcast your SSID.
Refer to hide your SSID over the wireless network. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 25 Select Disable to the next page. Auto Channel Scan: This feature is using Super G or A mode. You can select Enable if the Mode: access point you are connecting to is not available in Repeater mode. Root AP MAC ... The channel used will follow the root AP. The channel will be displayed. Super G Mode/Super A Disabled by default. AP Repeater Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Mode: Select AP Repeater from the drop-down menu. When you with to broadcast your SSID.
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D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 35 If this is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to associated wireless devices is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to Connection: communicate with wireless clients. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to the Ethernet. WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11a. Internal...
D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 35 If this is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to associated wireless devices is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to Connection: communicate with wireless clients. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to the Ethernet. WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11a. Internal...
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Grouping Load Balance: Load Balancing allows you to be disconnected from the AP. User Limit: Sets the maximum amount of the Ethernet connection. Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-7100AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to balance and share the wireless network traffic and clients using multiple DWL-7100APs. Status: D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 36 Ethernet Link Displays the status of users allowed (0-64). Select Enable or Disable. Select Enable or Disable.
Grouping Load Balance: Load Balancing allows you to be disconnected from the AP. User Limit: Sets the maximum amount of the Ethernet connection. Link Integrate: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-7100AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to balance and share the wireless network traffic and clients using multiple DWL-7100APs. Status: D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 36 Ethernet Link Displays the status of users allowed (0-64). Select Enable or Disable. Select Enable or Disable.
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Timeout: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 47 Telnet Settings Status: Check the enable box to allow a Telnet connection.
Timeout: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 47 Telnet Settings Status: Check the enable box to allow a Telnet connection.
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...to communicate Connection: with each other. Access Control List: Add or Delete MAC addresses in the list of MAC addresses are not granted access. Wireless devices can still send data to exchange data through the access point. When ...Reject is disabled. Filters Internal Station Enabling this allows wireless clients to WLAN: communicate with wireless clients. When this is selected, devices in the Access Control List. If Accept or Reject is disabled, wireless stations are granted access. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 62 Access Control: When disabled access...
...to communicate Connection: with each other. Access Control List: Add or Delete MAC addresses in the list of MAC addresses are not granted access. Wireless devices can still send data to exchange data through the access point. When ...Reject is disabled. Filters Internal Station Enabling this allows wireless clients to WLAN: communicate with wireless clients. When this is selected, devices in the Access Control List. If Accept or Reject is disabled, wireless stations are granted access. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 62 Access Control: When disabled access...
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D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 64 This only works with AP: Allows you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7100APs. WDS with AP WDS with other DWL-7100AP(s) on your network. If enabled, you to connect multiple wireless LANs together while acting as an access point at the same time.
D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 64 This only works with AP: Allows you must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7100APs. WDS with AP WDS with other DWL-7100AP(s) on your network. If enabled, you to connect multiple wireless LANs together while acting as an access point at the same time.
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When enabled, you must be using DWL-7100APs. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 65 WDS WDS: Allows you to eight addresses). All other LANs must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7100AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to connect multiple wireless LANs together.
When enabled, you must be using DWL-7100APs. D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 65 WDS WDS: Allows you to eight addresses). All other LANs must enter the MAC address of the other DWL-7100AP(s) on your network (you can enter up to connect multiple wireless LANs together.
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D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 67 Click on Site Survey and click on the SSID that you to , or manually enter the root AP SSID. AP Client AP Client: Allows you want the AP to connect to use the access point as a wireless client.
D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 67 Click on Site Survey and click on the SSID that you to , or manually enter the root AP SSID. AP Client AP Client: Allows you want the AP to connect to use the access point as a wireless client.
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D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 79 This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Status.
D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 79 This window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Status.
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D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 80 If you will automatically assign IP addresses to Start. Double-click on Control Panel. Double-click on Network Connections. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled routers will not need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to the computers on the network, using a DHCP-capable router you are using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign static IP addresses.
D-Link DWL-7100AP User Manual 80 If you will automatically assign IP addresses to Start. Double-click on Control Panel. Double-click on Network Connections. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000 Note: DHCP-enabled routers will not need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to the computers on the network, using a DHCP-capable router you are using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign static IP addresses.