D-Link AirPlus XtremeG Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge..., Manual

Page 1: ...Building Networks for People DWL G810 D Link AirPlus XtremeG 802 11g High Speed Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Manual...

Page 2: ...ckage Contents 3 2 Introduction 4 3 Wireless Basics 7 4 Getting Started 10 5 Web Configuration 12 6 Troubleshooting 18 8 Technical Specifications 25 9 Contacting Technical Support 28 10 Warranty and R...

Page 3: ...System Requirements for Configuration A computer with an Ethernet adapter We recommend that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL G810 A current web browser e g Internet Explorer 6 0 or...

Page 4: ...cal Area Network WLAN Simply connect the DWL G810 to the Ethernet RJ 45 port of a network device such as a network storage device Internet camera network printer network scanner or other similar devic...

Page 5: ...nnectivity via Ethernet Supports Ad Hoc or Infrastructure modes Easy web based configuration when changing settings Encryption to provide a level of security for data transfers LEDs LED stands for Lig...

Page 6: ...ssword None leave field blank Ethernet Port Reset Button Power Receptor Category 5 is the most reliable grade of twisted pair cable It is available as either Straight Through cable or Cross Over cable...

Page 7: ...ion or forced to run new wiring through your home or office You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data...

Page 8: ...eed to install cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as...

Page 9: ...tdoors and up to 328 feet 100 meters indoors the D Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL G810 lets you access your network devices wirelessly from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however...

Page 10: ...with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances...

Page 11: ...strates an Infrastructure setup To connect the DWL G810 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product Web...

Page 12: ...ser such as the Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or the Netscape Navigator 6 0 or later The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP...

Page 13: ...ged the IP Address of the DWL G810 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 s...

Page 14: ...ork Wireless Operating Mode Select Ad hoc or Infrastructure Infrastructure is the default setting Station Name You may choose to rename your DWL G810 especially if you have more than one Access Point...

Page 15: ...ect the Key Type ASCII or Hexadecimal and then input the appropriate digits or letters You can create up to 4 keys Select the key you wish to use Transmission Rate Select the transmission rate for the...

Page 16: ...be saved as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Save The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL G810 by clicking Browse When you have selected the settings file click Load Click Restore to...

Page 17: ...Menu Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu When you change the settings in the Configuration menu you will need to restart the DWL G810 for the changes...

Page 18: ...ease note that Residential Gateways Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using...

Page 19: ...the window below select Use the following IP address Input your IP 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...

Page 20: ...uters have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 Select Use the following DNS server address Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 Clic...

Page 21: ...outer IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 3 The DWL G810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Power light is not on Check to see if the DWL G810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge power adapter is co...

Page 22: ...to Wireless Bridge is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client 6 I cannot connect to an access point or wireless router Make sure that the SSID on the DWL G810 is exactly the same...

Page 23: ...m trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connect...

Page 24: ...our wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the Channel on your Router Access Point and all other devices on the network to avoid interference Keep your product a...

Page 25: ...rnet Auto MDI MDIX Data Rates with Automatic Fallback 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Encryption 64 bit RC4 128 bit RC4 Media Access Control CS...

Page 26: ...dB External Antenna Type Detachable 1 0dB gain with reverse SMA connector Over Driving Levels Tolerates up to 17dBm at the antenna Device Management Web Based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Na...

Page 27: ...27 0 34 lbs 153g Warranty 3 Year US only...

Page 28: ...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 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D...

Page 29: ...nk s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warra...

Page 30: ...roduct for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to pow...

Page 31: ...tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication Howeve...