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Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Connections 5 LEDs...6 Features 7 Wireless Basics 8 Installation Considerations 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Using the AP Manager 35 Troubleshooting 56 Technical Specifications 62 Contacting Technical Support 65 Warranty and Registration 66
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Connections 5 LEDs...6 Features 7 Wireless Basics 8 Installation Considerations 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Using the AP Manager 35 Troubleshooting 56 Technical Specifications 62 Contacting Technical Support 65 Warranty and Registration 66
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Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP 802.11a/802.11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps Access Point with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 7.0 and above At least...please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-7200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for Configuration: Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with PoE Power over Ethernet base ...
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP 802.11a/802.11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps Access Point with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 7.0 and above At least...please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-7200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for Configuration: Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with PoE Power over Ethernet base ...
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... volume of WPA, the DWL-7200AP will benefit significantly because large files are able to input your wireless networking needs. Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that changes automatically at up to 108Mbps* in Super AG Mode), you can operate as an access point, or in access point-to-access point bridging mode, or...
... volume of WPA, the DWL-7200AP will benefit significantly because large files are able to input your wireless networking needs. Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that changes automatically at up to 108Mbps* in Super AG Mode), you can operate as an access point, or in access point-to-access point bridging mode, or...
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... - Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in a variety of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have access to work and communicate more efficiently. WLANs can operate in one of wiring may be configured in both home and office environments, and public areas such as conventional Ethernet network devices. Installation and Network Expansion - Scalability - The DWL-7200AP saves...
... - Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in a variety of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have access to work and communicate more efficiently. WLANs can operate in one of wiring may be configured in both home and office environments, and public areas such as conventional Ethernet network devices. Installation and Network Expansion - Scalability - The DWL-7200AP saves...
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... Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7200AP http://192.168.0.50 Note: if you have changed the password, please enter the ...correct password.) DWL-7200AP admin Click OK Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please ...
... Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-7200AP http://192.168.0.50 Note: if you have changed the password, please enter the ...correct password.) DWL-7200AP admin Click OK Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please ...
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The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to save the changes. 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Wireless Band- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for 802.11g. SSIDSSID Broadcast- Radio FrequencyApply- Enabling this ...
The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to save the changes. 14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Wireless Band- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for 802.11g. SSIDSSID Broadcast- Radio FrequencyApply- Enabling this ...
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Select Static (Manual) or Dynamic (DHCP) as private settings. IP AddressSubnet Mask- This field is 255.255.255.0 Default GatewayApply- Click Apply to the DWL-7200AP. This is private to your internal network and cannot be referred to as the method you will use to assign an IP address to save ... the LAN interface for Local Area Network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. The default IP address is short for the DWL-7200AP. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is : 192.168.0.50 The subnet mask of the LAN interface.
Select Static (Manual) or Dynamic (DHCP) as private settings. IP AddressSubnet Mask- This field is 255.255.255.0 Default GatewayApply- Click Apply to the DWL-7200AP. This is private to your internal network and cannot be referred to as the method you will use to assign an IP address to save ... the LAN interface for Local Area Network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. The default IP address is short for the DWL-7200AP. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is : 192.168.0.50 The subnet mask of the LAN interface.
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will only work with another DWL-7200AP. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of five modes: Wireless Access Point, Wireless Bridge, Multi-Point Bridge, AP Client or Repeater. Access Point - This mode is the default setting. is used to create a wireless LAN. The wireless bridge will allow you to connect two LANs together. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-7200AP can be configured to perform in any of the remote bridge. 16 PtP Bridge -
will only work with another DWL-7200AP. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of five modes: Wireless Access Point, Wireless Bridge, Multi-Point Bridge, AP Client or Repeater. Access Point - This mode is the default setting. is used to create a wireless LAN. The wireless bridge will allow you to connect two LANs together. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-7200AP can be configured to perform in any of the remote bridge. 16 PtP Bridge -
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... the MAC address of the DWL-7200AP that is acting as a Remote Access Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP. AP Client - Usually you to repeat the wireless signal of the DWL-7200AP that is acting as an AP...see the configuration of the remote DWL-7200AP. Click Apply if you will find the MAC address. Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that is assigned at the factory and cannot be using DWL-7200APs. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode (continued) PtMP Bridge - Other wireless LANs must...
... the MAC address of the DWL-7200AP that is acting as a Remote Access Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP. AP Client - Usually you to repeat the wireless signal of the DWL-7200AP that is acting as an AP...see the configuration of the remote DWL-7200AP. Click Apply if you will find the MAC address. Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that is assigned at the factory and cannot be using DWL-7200APs. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode (continued) PtMP Bridge - Other wireless LANs must...
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...an access point to broadcast and multicast messages. Auto Channel SelectThe access point automatically selects the best channel for the network. The default (100) is 36. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be helpful for listening to synchronize a network. For top performance, all wireless ... full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum power. DTIM- (Delivery Traffic Indication Message)- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless BandIEEE802.11a is Auto. This value should be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is a group of 2346.
...an access point to broadcast and multicast messages. Auto Channel SelectThe access point automatically selects the best channel for the network. The default (100) is 36. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be helpful for listening to synchronize a network. For top performance, all wireless ... full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum power. DTIM- (Delivery Traffic Indication Message)- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless BandIEEE802.11a is Auto. This value should be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is a group of 2346.
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...wireless network are packets sent by an access point to broadcast and multicast messages. FrequencyThe frequency is a countdown informing clients of the next window for the network. DTIM is 2.437GHz. Select ON or OFF. Data RateSelect the transmission rate for listening to synchronize a network. Beacons are configured...is Auto. Static turbo mode is always on the wireless network are configured with Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Specify a beacon interval value. Fragment Length- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance>802.11a (...
...wireless network are packets sent by an access point to broadcast and multicast messages. FrequencyThe frequency is a countdown informing clients of the next window for the network. DTIM is 2.437GHz. Select ON or OFF. Data RateSelect the transmission rate for listening to synchronize a network. Beacons are configured...is Auto. Static turbo mode is always on the wireless network are configured with Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Specify a beacon interval value. Fragment Length- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance>802.11a (...
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... Turbo, or Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) Turbo- Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. This tool can be excluded. Capable of 2346. For increased speed in...devices will be helpful for security purposes if you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to limit the transmission range. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance> 802.11g (continued) RTS LengthTransmit Power- devices. Super Mode with Dynamic Turbo. Super Mode is...
... Turbo, or Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) Turbo- Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are configured with Super Mode with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. This tool can be excluded. Capable of 2346. For increased speed in...devices will be helpful for security purposes if you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to limit the transmission range. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance> 802.11g (continued) RTS LengthTransmit Power- devices. Super Mode with Dynamic Turbo. Super Mode is...
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Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to which you will apply the Access Control feature Apply- Select Disabled to save the changes 21 Click Apply to disable the filters function. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings The following fields are available for configuration in this window: Wireless Band- Enter the MAC addresses to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Access ControlMAC Address-
Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to which you will apply the Access Control feature Apply- Select Disabled to save the changes 21 Click Apply to disable the filters function. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings The following fields are available for configuration in this window: Wireless Band- Enter the MAC addresses to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Access ControlMAC Address-
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... to the Ethernet. Internal Station ConnectionEthernet to enable communication between the 802.11a and the 802.11g bands. 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band- If this feature is blocked, but wireless devices can still send data to exchange data through the access point. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
... to the Ethernet. Internal Station ConnectionEthernet to enable communication between the 802.11a and the 802.11g bands. 22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band- If this feature is blocked, but wireless devices can still send data to exchange data through the access point. Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g.
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Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of a RADIUS server). IEEE 802.11a is selected here. Authentication- Select WPA-EAP to communicate using WPA encryption (with the use of a RADIUS server). 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- Select WPA-PSK to communicate using WPA encryption (without the use of data encryption. Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of a RADIUS server). IEEE 802.11a is selected here. Authentication- Select WPA-EAP to communicate using WPA encryption (with the use of a RADIUS server). 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- Select WPA-PSK to communicate using WPA encryption (without the use of data encryption. Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) WPA mode- EAP - PassphraseCipher Type- Group Key Update Interval- RADIUS Port- Enter the secret phrase. EncryptionKey TypeKey SizeValid KeyKey Table- ...
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) WPA mode- EAP - PassphraseCipher Type- Group Key Update Interval- RADIUS Port- Enter the secret phrase. EncryptionKey TypeKey SizeValid KeyKey Table- ...
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... TKIP from the pull down menu. Update Interval- Click Apply to save changes. 25 Wireless Band- Cipher Type- Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will configure the following properties. EncryptionApply- Select Enabled. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption > WPA-PSK When you select WPA-EAP, you will be...
... TKIP from the pull down menu. Update Interval- Click Apply to save changes. 25 Wireless Band- Cipher Type- Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will configure the following properties. EncryptionApply- Select Enabled. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption > WPA-PSK When you select WPA-EAP, you will be...
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... LAN connection to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7200APs in this field (0-64). Ethernet Link Status: This field displays the Ethernet Link Status. Link Up indicates that there is disconnected - User Limit: Set the User Limit in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping...
... LAN connection to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7200APs in this field (0-64). Ethernet Link Status: This field displays the Ethernet Link Status. Link Up indicates that there is disconnected - User Limit: Set the User Limit in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Grouping...
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... sec)- Enter the Domain Name of Pool (1-255)- assign a new IP address. Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings Function Enable/Disable The Range of the DWL-7200AP. GatewayWins- Apply- Input the first IP address available for assignment. Enter the subnet mask. DNS- Click Apply if you have made any changes. 27 Dynamic... DHCP function here. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Lease Time (60- IP Assigned From- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) DHCP Server Control- Status-
... sec)- Enter the Domain Name of Pool (1-255)- assign a new IP address. Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings Function Enable/Disable The Range of the DWL-7200AP. GatewayWins- Apply- Input the first IP address available for assignment. Enter the subnet mask. DNS- Click Apply if you have made any changes. 27 Dynamic... DHCP function here. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Lease Time (60- IP Assigned From- Using the Configuration Menu (continued) DHCP Server Control- Status-
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... if you have made any changes. 28 Enter the IP address of the DWL-7200AP. Assigned Static Pool- Function Enable/Disable Assigned lP- DNS- The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Static...
... if you have made any changes. 28 Enter the IP address of the DWL-7200AP. Assigned Static Pool- Function Enable/Disable Assigned lP- DNS- The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings DHCP Server Control- Static...