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Summary of AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP

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    Manual building networks for people high-speed 2.4 ghz wireless access point d-link airplusxtreme g d d d d dwl-2000ap wl-2000ap wl-2000ap wl-2000ap wl-2000ap tm.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 wireless basics .......................................................................

  • Page 3: Contents of Package:

    3 tm contents of package: d-link airplusx treme g dwl-2000ap high-speed 2.4ghz wireless access point power adapter-dc 5v, 2.0a manual and warranty on cd quick installation guide ethernet cable internet explorer version 6.0 or netscape navigator version 6.0 and above computers with windows, macintosh...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 introduction the d-link airplusxtreme g dwl-2000ap high-speed wireless access point is a draft 802.11g high-performance, wireless access point that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The dwl-2000ap is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to me...

  • Page 5: Connections

    5 connections ethernet port when connecting to a non-wireless router you will need to use a cross- over cable; when connecting to an ethernet-enabled computer you will need to use a straight-through cable. Receptor for the power adapter pressing the reset button restores the router to its original f...

  • Page 6: Leds

    6 leds led stands for light-emitting diode. The dwl-2000ap wireless access point has 3 leds as shown below: power: solid green light indicates connection wlan: blinking green light indicates wireless activity; solid green light indicates connection lan: blinking green light indicates activity on the...

  • Page 7: Features

    7 features better security with wpa* and 802.1x ! ! Tkip (temporal key integrity protocol), in conjunction with a radius server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security pre shared key mode means that the home user, with- out a radius server, will obtain a new securit...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    8 d-linkwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. D-link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. Y...

  • Page 9: Wireless Basics (Continued)

    9 wireless basics (continued) people use wlan technology for many different purposes: mobility - productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the wlan. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficie...

  • Page 10: Standards-Based Technology

    10 standards-based technology the dwl-2000ap wireless access point utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The ieee 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 mbps within the 2.4ghz band, utilizing ofdm technology. This means that in most environments, w...

  • Page 11: Wireless Basics (Continued)

    11 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airplus xtreme g dwl-2000ap 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...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    12 getting started infrastructure – using an access point such as the dwl-2000ap. Ad-hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more dwl-g650 wireless network cardbus adapters. On the following page...

  • Page 13: Getting Started (Continued)

    13 please remember that d-link airxtremeg wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. 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 i...

  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Menu

    14 ! Note: if you have changed the default ip address assigned to the dwl-2000ap, make sure to enter the correct ip address. Connect to 192.168.0.50 admin using the configuration menu home > wizard the home>wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the quick installation guide for more infor- matio...

  • Page 15: Home > Wireless

    15 using the configuration menu (continued) home > wireless apply- click apply to save the changes. Keys 1-4- input up to 4 wep keys; select the one you wish to use. Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters a-f ascii (american standard code for information interchange) is a code...

  • Page 16: Home > Lan

    16 using the configuration menu (continued) home > lan lan is short for local area network. This is considered your internal network. These are the ip settings of the lan interface for the dwl-2000ap. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the lan ip address if needed....

  • Page 17: Advanced > Mode

    17 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > mode the dwl-2000ap can be configured to perform in any of four modes: a wireless access point; a wireless client; a wireless bridge; or a multi-point bridge. Access point mode is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless lan. ...

  • Page 18: Advanced > Mode (Continued)

    18 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > mode (continued) enter the mac address to configure the wireless client and the wireless bridge modes wireless client mode wireless bridge mode when using the dwl-2000ap in wireless client mode, you will enter the mac ad- dress of the remote ap....

  • Page 19: Advanced > Performance

    19 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > performance preamble type- select short or long preamble. The preamble defines the length of the crc block for communication between the wireless access point and the roaming wireless network adapters. (cyclic redun- dancy check is a common tech...

  • Page 20: Tools> Admin

    20 using the configuration menu (continued) tools> admin at this page, the dwl-2000ap administrator can change the system password. Click apply to save the changes password- enter the password and enter again to confirm apply-.

  • Page 21: Tools > System

    21 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > system the current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the dwl-2000ap. To reload a system settings file, click on browse to browse the local hard dri...

  • Page 22: Tools > Firmware

    22 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > firmware firmware upgrade- browse- click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click browse in this window to locate ...

  • Page 23: Status > Device Info

    23 using the configuration menu (continued) status > device info this page displays the current information about the dwl-2000ap, such as the as- signed ip address and the wireless settings. The log keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the access point. If the device is rebooted...

  • Page 24: Status > Stats

    24 using the configuration menu (continued) status > stats the screen above displays thetraffic statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack- ets that pass through the dwl-2000ap. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Help at the help screen you can select from help files dis...

  • Page 25: Using Microsoft Windows Xp.

    25 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...

  • Page 26: Click Next

    26 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 gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click next.

  • Page 27: Click Next

    27 enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) networking basics (continued) click next enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethe same workgroup name. Click next.

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    28 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..

  • Page 29: Click Next

    29 networking basics (continued) 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. Click next. Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive, in this case drive a. C...

  • Page 30: Work. Click Next.

    30 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 net- work. Click next..

  • Page 31: Network Setup Wizard.

    31 networking basics (continued) please read the information on this screen, then click finish to complete the network setup wizard. 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 t...

  • Page 32: Naming Your Computer

    32 networking basics (continued) naming your computer to name your computer, please follow these directions:(in windows 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 sys- tem properties ...

  • Page 33: Naming Your Computer

    33 networking basics (continued) naming your computer ! I n 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 i...

  • Page 34: Support Tab

    34 networking basics (continued) checking the ip address in windows xp this window will appear. Click the support tab click close ! ! Assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 note: residential gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign ip ad- dresses to the computers on the network...

  • Page 35: On Network

    35 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 ! Double-click on network connections ! ! Double-click on properties right-click on local area connections.

  • Page 36: Input Your Ip Address

    36 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...

  • Page 37: Lect  System Preferences

    37 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address with macintosh osx ! ! ! ! ! ! Go to the apple menu and se- lect system preferences c 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 ad- dress, the...

  • Page 38: Lect  System Preferences

    38 networking basics (continued) selecting a dynamic ip address with macintosh osx go to the apple menu and se- lect 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 mask, ...

  • Page 39: 2000

    39 networking basics (continued) checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows xp and 2000 checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows me and 98 go to start > run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will ap- pear. Type ping xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx, where xxx is the ip address of the...

  • Page 40: Cess The Configuration Menu.

    40 1.The computer used to configure the dwl-2000ap cannot ac- cess the configuration menu. Check that the ethernet led on the dwl-2000ap 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...

  • Page 41: Infrastructure Mode.

    41 2. The wireless client cannot access the internet in the infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. To check this connection: right-click on the local area connection icon in the taskbar> select view available wireless networks. The ...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    42 troubleshooting (continued) click device manager ! Select the hardware tab ! ! Go to start > my computer > properties check to make sure that the router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the internet. If you ne...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    43 troubleshooting (continued) ! ! ! ! ! Double-click on network adapters right-click on d-link airplus dwl-g650 wireless cardbus adapter (in this example we use the dwl-g650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) select proper- ties to check that the driv...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    44 troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? 5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Antenna orientation- try different antenna orientations for the dwl- 2000ap. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other obje...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    45 troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t i get a wireless connection? (continued) turn off your dwl-2000ap and the client. Turn the dwl-2000ap back on again, and then turn on the client. ! Check that the led indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the ac power and ethernet c...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting (Continued)

    46 8. Resetting the dwl-2000ap to factory default settings after you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to reset the dwl-2000ap to the factory default settings. To hard-reset the d-link dwl-2000ap to the factory default settings, please do the following: troubl...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    47 ieee 802.11g-draft ieee 802.11 ieee 802.11b ieee 802.3 ieee 802.3u technical specifications ! ! ! Standards device management web-based- internet explorer v6 or later; netscape navigator v6 or later; or other java-enabled browsers ! Wireless operating range temperature humidity: ! Indoors – up to...

  • Page 48: Wireless Transmit Power:

    48 wireless transmit power: 15dbm (32mw) ± 2db ! Technical specifications (continued) *wpa will be available spring 2003 physical dimensions: l = 5.6 inches (142mm) w = 4.3 inches (109mm) h = 1.2 inches (31mm) ! ! ! Security: 802.1x wpa*-wifi protected access (64-,128-wep with tkip, mic, iv expansio...

  • Page 49: Warranty:

    49 technical specifications (continued) warranty: 3 year ! Weight: .44 lbs. (200 g) ! Power input: ext. Power supply dc 5v, 2.0a ! Csma/ca with ack media access control: !.

  • Page 50: Technical Support

    50 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...

  • Page 51: Warranty and Registration

    51 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 withi...

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    52 after an rma number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the rma number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessorie...

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    53 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. ...