D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, Manual

Page 1: ...D Link AirPlus DWL 900AP 2 4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Rev 051002 Building Networks for People...

Page 2: ...2 Introduction 4 3 Wireless Basics 7 4 Getting Started 10 5 Using the Configuration Menu 12 6 Troubleshooting 21 7 Networking Basics 26 8 Technical Specifications 60 9 Contacting Technical Support 62...

Page 3: ...y with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL 900AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller S...

Page 4: ...wireless networking delivers The DWL 900AP is compatible with most popular operating systems including Macintosh Linux and Windows and can be integrated into a large network This Manual is designed t...

Page 5: ...s Stronger Network Security with 256 bit WEP Encryption Supports 64 128 256 bit WEP encryption for higher level of security for your data and wireless communication than encryption found in existing 8...

Page 6: ...Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below Power LAN WLAN Power solid green light indicates connection LAN blinking green light indicates activity solid green light indicates connection WLAN blinking gree...

Page 7: ...can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it ma...

Page 8: ...Plus Wireless Family of LAN products include Enhanced 2 4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers DWL 650 Enhanced 2 4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers DWL 520 Enhance...

Page 9: ...re of the direct line between Access Points Residential Gateways routers and computers A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degr...

Page 10: ...atically With a DHCP capable gateway router there is no need to manually assign an IP address Please note If you have a DHCP capable router such as the D Link DI 604 or DI 614 there is no need to assi...

Page 11: ...computer in your network you can install the D Link AirPlus DWL 520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 520 Please refer to the follo...

Page 12: ...figure the Access Point Skip to Fig 5 1 entering the IP address If you are not using a D Link router in your network you will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to c...

Page 13: ...nged the IP Address of the DWL 900AP to conform to a network other than one with D Link devices at their default setting then input that IP Address in the web browser instead of the default IP Address...

Page 14: ...r Disable and they must share the same WEP key The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal entries that are either 64 128 or 256 bit in length When enabling encryption select the Key Type ASCII...

Page 15: ...0AP can be operated in 4 different modes to meet your networking needs The default setting is Access Point mode If you select Wireless Client mode input the MAC address of the Remote AP to which you w...

Page 16: ...TIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Transmission Rate Select the transmission rate for the network Preamble Long Preamble i...

Page 17: ...d computer into the field above Or you can click on the pull down arrow next to the Connected PCs field select the computer from the list and click Clone The MAC address you have chosen will appear in...

Page 18: ...When you have selected the settings file click Load Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings Tools Firmware Upgrade the firmware for the Access Point Click on the link to find upgrades to...

Page 19: ...ce Info Status Log This page displays the current information for the DWL 900AP It will display the WAN LAN and MAC address information If the DWL 900AP is configured to receive a dynamic IP Address f...

Page 20: ...Fig 5 15 Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point Displays the list...

Page 21: ...e Ethernet Adapter is working properly Please see item 6 Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly in this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are loaded pro...

Page 22: ...ust have an IP Address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Each device must have a unique IP Address no two devices may have the same IP Address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on...

Page 23: ...properly You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here but this procedure will remain the same regardless of the type of network adapters you are using Go to Start Right cli...

Page 24: ...dbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D Link AirPlus DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus A...

Page 25: ...Link AirPlus products network together out of the box at the factory default settings To hard reset the D Link AirPlus DWL 900AP to Factory Default Settings please do the following Locate the Reset bu...

Page 26: ...or work using Microsoft Windows XP Note Please refer to websites such as http www homenethelp com and http www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 M...

Page 27: ...w all the instructions in this window Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway router select the seco...

Page 28: ...28 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next...

Page 29: ...ng Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few...

Page 30: ...at fits your needs In this example Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in...

Page 31: ...opies the files Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on...

Page 32: ...tings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other co...

Page 33: ...ows XP Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window You may enter a Computer d...

Page 34: ...the IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt In this window enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your...

Page 35: ...ss in Windows XP 2000 Type Command Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Type ipconfig all at the prompt Press Enter All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below D Link Ai...

Page 36: ...then Renew to obtain a new IP Address Assigning a Static IP Address Note Residential Gateways Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynam...

Page 37: ...Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Double click on Network Connections Right click on Local Area Connections Double click Properties...

Page 38: ...address and subnet mask The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 the other computers should have IP Addresses that a...

Page 39: ...the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull down menu Input the Static IP Address the Subnet...

Page 40: ...Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull down menu Click Apply Now The IP Addres...

Page 41: ...ireless Network Connection associated with the DWL 650 select Properties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point usi...

Page 42: ...r or Access Point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Use the following DNS server address Enter the LAN IP address...

Page 43: ...Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows 2000 Select Use the following IP address Input a static IP Address within the...

Page 44: ...h the DWL 650 click Properties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98 Sele...

Page 45: ...wireless router or access point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Select Detect connection to network media Click OK Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP and 200...

Page 46: ...the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network Whether you want to add a local printer a printer c...

Page 47: ...er A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer If you do not need to share your printer on a network follow these directions to add...

Page 48: ...o this computer Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected Click Next Select Use the following port From the pull down menu select the correct port for...

Page 49: ...If the correct driver is not displayed insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk At this screen you can change the name of the printer optional Click Next Select Ye...

Page 50: ...50 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish Click OK This screen gives you information about your printer When the test page has printed...

Page 51: ...you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on your network Go to Start Printers and Faxes A...

Page 52: ...52 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a Printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next...

Page 53: ...Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish...

Page 54: ...r installation You have completed adding the printer To share this printer on your network Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Make sure you have...

Page 55: ...rver such as the DP 101P Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network To share an LPR printer please follow these directions Go to Start Printers an...

Page 56: ...LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull down menu select Standard TCP IP Port as shown Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and th...

Page 57: ...LPR printer In this screen select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address Select LPR Enter a Queue Name if your Print Server Gateway has more than one port you wil...

Page 58: ...you information about your printer Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer Click Have Disk If the printer d...

Page 59: ...other computers on your network Click Next Select Yes to print a test page Click Next This screen will display information about your printer Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer Pleas...

Page 60: ...ifications Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u Ports 1 10 100Base T Ethernet RJ 45 UTP 1 Power 5V DC 2 5A Network Management Web Based browser with JavaScript Frequency Range 2 4 2 4835 GHz...

Page 61: ...rse SMA Range Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters Outdoors up to 1 312 feet 400 meters Temperature Operating 10 C to 55 C 14 F to 131 F Storing 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Humidity 5 95 non condensing Emi...

Page 62: ...period on this product U S customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 758 5489 24 hours a day seven days a week D...

Page 63: ...al defects D Link s sole obligation shall be to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software...

Page 64: ...OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCT GOVERNING LAW This 3 Year Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential d...