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D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710 User Manual - Getting Started

Manual is about: AirPlus G 802.11g Wireless Range Extender

Summary of AirPlus G DWL-G710

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    Manual building networks for people d-link airplus tm g dwl-g710 802.11g wireless range extender.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 connections ...........................................................................

  • Page 3: Contents of Package:

    3 contents of package: d-link airplus g dwl-g710 802.11g wireless range extender power adapter-dc 5v, 2.0a manual on cd quick installation guide ethernet cable tm internet explorer version 6.0 or netscape navigator version 7.0 and above computers with windows, macintosh, or linux-based operating sys...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 introduction with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to five times the rate of previous wireless devices (up to 54mbps*), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the dwl-g710, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly ...

  • Page 5: Connections

    5 connections receptor for the power adapter pressing the reset button restores the dwl-g710 to its original factory default settings. The lan port is auto-mdi/mdix. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the dwl-g710 to the local netw...

  • Page 6: Leds

    6 leds led stands for light-emitting diode. The dwl-g710 wireless range extender has 3 leds as shown below: a steady green light indicates a good wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the dwl-g710 is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network. Wlan: power: a steady green ligh...

  • Page 7: Features and Benefits

    7 extends the range of your wireless network. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54mbps* with airplus g products, the dwl-g710 delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and mp3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks. Fully 802.11b compatible – fully compatible w...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    8 wireless basics wireless users 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. D-linkwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible hi...

  • Page 9: Wireless Basics (Continued)

    9 wireless basics (continued) standards-based technology the dwl-g710 wireless range extender utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The ieee 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to 54mbps* within the 2.4ghz band, utilizi...

  • Page 10: Wireless Basics (Continued)

    10 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airplus g dwl-g710 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    11 a laptop computer with a wireless adapter - d-link airplus tm g dwl-g630 a desktop computer with a wireless adapter - d-link airplus tm gdwl-g510 a cable modem - d-link dcm-201 getting started on the following pages we will show you an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the dwl-g7...

  • Page 12: Getting Started (Continued)

    12 you will need broadband internet access (a cable or dsl-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your cable or dsl provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the cable or dsl modem to the di-524 router. (see the printed quick installation guide included with your router...

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Menu

    13 note: if you have changed the default ip address assigned to the dwl-g710, make sure to enter the correct ip address. Using the configuration menu home > wizard the home>wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the quick installation guide for more information regarding the setup wizard. After ...

  • Page 14: Network

    14 using the configuration menu (continued) network gateway- enter the ip address of the router in the network. Lan ip- select this option to receive a dynamic ip address from the dhcp server on your network. Ip address- when static ip address is selected, you will input the static ip address of the...

  • Page 15: Wep -

    15 wep - for a level of security, select enable encryption to use wep (wired equivalent privacy) on the network. All devices on the network, and the access point, must share the same wep selection - either enable or disable. Site survey - click site survey to receive a list of networks that are avai...

  • Page 16: Site Survey

    16 using the configuration menu (continued) site survey click site survey in the wireless configuration screen displayed on the previous page. The dwl-g710 will scan the network. Please wait a few seconds for this process to complete. Scanning site survey completed the site survey displays the featu...

  • Page 17: Admin

    17 using the configuration menu (continued) admin apply - click apply if you have made any changes. Administrator settings - change your password in this window. Re-enter the new password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click ...

  • Page 18: Help

    18 using the configuration menu (continued) help help menu - click on any item in the help menu for more information..

  • Page 19: Networking Basics

    19 using the network setup wizard in windows xp in this section you will learn how to establish a network at home 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...

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    20 please follow all the instructions in this window: networking basics (continued) click next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a router, select the second option as shown. Click next..

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    21 enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) networking basics (continued) click next. Enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethesame workgroup name. Click next..

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    22 please wait while the network setup wizard applies the changes. Networking basics (continued) when the changes are complete, click next. Please wait while the network setup wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes..

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    23 networking basics (continued) click next. Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive, in this case drive a. In the window below, select the option that 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. C...

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    24 networking basics (continued) 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 each of the computers on your network. Click next..

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    25 networking basics (continued) the new settings 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 computers on your network. After running the network s...

  • Page 26: Naming Your Computer

    26 networking basics (continued) select the computer name tab in the system properties window. You may enter a computer description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, click change. Click start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on my com...

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    27 networking basics (continued) in this window, enter the computer name. Select workgroup and enter the name of the workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same workgroup name. Click ok. Checking the ip address in windows xp the adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in t...

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    28 networking basics (continued) this window will appear. Click the support tab. Click close. Assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 note: dhcp-capable routers will automatically assign ip addresses to the computers on the network, using dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol) technolog...

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    29 networking basics (continued) double-click on network connections. Double-click on properties. Right-click on local area connections. Assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000

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    30 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 of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have ip addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the sa...

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    31 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address with macintosh osx go to the apple menu and select system preferences. C click on network. Select built-in ethernet in the show pull-down menu. Select manually in the configure pull-down menu. I nput the static ip address, the subnet mas...

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    32 networking basics (continued) selecting a dynamic ip address with macintosh osx 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 address, subnet mas...

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    33 networking basics (continued) checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows me/98 go to start > run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx, where xxx is the ip address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show fo...

  • Page 34: Configuration Menu.

    34 1.The computer used to configure the dwl-g710 cannot access the configuration menu. Check that the ethernet led on the dwl-g710 is on. If the led is not on, check that the cable for the ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the ethernet adapter is working properly. Please see item ...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    35 troubleshooting (continued) make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct device. To check this connection: right-click on the local area connection icon in the taskbar> select view available wireless networks. The connect to wireless network screen will appear. Please m...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    36 please note that the dwl-g710 is compatible with the following d-link devices: if you wish to repeat a device that is not a d-link product, please check the faqs for supported products on the d-link support website (http://support.Dlink.Com) to make certain that the device can be repeated by the ...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    37 troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link airplus tm g dwl-g630 wireless cardbus adapter (in this example we use the dwl-g630; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) select properties to check that the drivers ar...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    38 troubleshooting (continued) 5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Antenna orientation - try different antenna orientations for the dwl-g710. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects. If you are using 2.4ghz cordless phones, x-10 equipment or other ...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    39 troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t i get a wireless connection? (continued) check that the leds are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the ac power and ethernet cables are firmly connected. Make sure that all devices are set to infrastructure mode. Check that the ip address, sub...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    40 to hard-reset the d-link dwl-g710 to the factory default settings, please do the following: troubleshooting (continued) after the dwl-g710 reboots (this may take a few minutes) it will be reset to the factory default settings. Hold for about 5 seconds and then release. Locate the reset button on ...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    41 technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u device management • web-based – internet explorer v6 or later; netscape navigator v7 or later data rate for 802.11g: • 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6mbps for 802.11b: • 11, 5.5, 2, and1mbps security • 64-...

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    42 radio and modulation type for 802.11g: ofdm: • bpsk @ 6 and 9mbps • qpsk @ 12 and 18mbps • 16qam @ 24 and 36mbps • 64qam @ 48 and 54mbps dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2mbps • cck @ 5.5 and 11mbps for 802.11b: dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2mbps • cck @ 5.5 and 11mbps wireless transmit power t...

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    43 leds • power • lan • wlan temperature • operating: 32ºf to 131ºf (0ºc to 55ºc) • storing: -4ºf to 149ºf (-20ºc to 65ºc) humidity • 5%~95% (non-condensing) certifications • fcc • ul dimensions • l = 5.59 inches (142mm) • w = 4.29 inches (109mm) • h = 1.22 inches (31mm) weight • 0.44lbs (200g) warr...

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    44 you can find software updates and user documentation on the d-link website. D-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states and within canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. And canadian customers can contact d-link technical support thr...

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    45 subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • products purchased and delivered w...

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    46 • the original product owner must obtain a return material authorization (“rma”) number from the authorized d-link service office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provi...

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    47 governing law: this limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of california. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. ...

  • Page 48: Registration

    48 registration (12/15/04) product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights..