D-Link AirPremier DWL-7200AP Manual
Summary of AirPremier DWL-7200AP
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Manual building networks for people d-link airpremier™ ag dwl-7200ap 802.11a/802.11g dualband wireless 108mbps access point with poe.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................ 3 introduction ........................................................................................... 4 connections .........................................................................
Page 3: Package Contents
3 package contents contents of package: d-link airpremier™ agdwl-7200ap 802.11a/802.11g dualband wireless 108mbps access point with poe power over ethernet base unit power adapter-dc 48v, 0.4a power cord manual and warranty on cd quick installation guide ethernet cable internet explorer version 6.0 ...
Page 4: Introduction
4 introduction the dwl-7200ap is capable of operating in one of 5 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The dwl-7200ap can operate as an access point, or in access point-to-access point bridging mode, or in access point-to-multipoint bridging mode, or in ap client mode, or as a rep...
Page 5: Connections
5 connections receptor for the power adapter. Pressing the reset button restores the dwl-7200ap 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-7200ap to the loca...
Page 6: Leds
6 leds led stands for light-emitting diode. The dwl-7200ap wireless access point has 3 leds as shown below: 10m (link/act): blinking green light indicates activity (data transfer rates of up to 10mbps) on the ethernet port; solid green light indicates connection. Power: solid green light indicates c...
Page 7: Features
7 compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. Easy installation with poe (power over ethernet). Better security with wpa- the dwl-7200ap can...
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 the dwl-7200ap offers the most advanced network security features available today, including wpa. In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the dwl-7200ap is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixtu...
Page 10: Wireless Basics (Continued)
10 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airpremier™ ag dwl-7200ap 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 o...
Page 11: Getting Started
11 a laptop computer with a wireless adapter - d-link airpremier tm ag dwl-ag660 a desktop computer with a wireless adapter - d-link airpremier tm ag dwl-ag530 a cable modem - d-link dcm-201 getting started on the following pages we will show you an example of an infrastructure network incorporating...
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 an ethernet broadband router such as the di-604 router. (see the printed quick installa...
Page 13: Home > Wizard
13 note: if you have changed the default ip address assigned to the dwl-7200ap, 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: Home > Wireless
14 using the configuration menu (continued) home > wireless channel- 52 is the default channel for 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Wireless band- select ieee802.11a (default) or ieee802.11g. Ssid- service set identifier (ssid) ...
Page 15: Home > Lan
15 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-7200ap. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the lan ip address if needed. ...
Page 16: Advanced > Mode
16 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > mode the dwl-7200ap can be configured to perform in any of five modes: wireless access point, wireless bridge, multi-point bridge, ap client or repeater. Access point - is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless lan. Ptp bridge ...
Page 17: Advanced > Mode (Continued)
17 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > mode (continued) ptmp bridge - will allow you to connect multiple wireless lans together. Other wireless lans must be using dwl-7200aps. Click to enable, and enter up to 8 remote ap mac addresses. Apply - click apply if you have made any changes....
Page 18: Transmit
18 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > performance > 802.11a transmit power- choose full, half (-3db), quarter (-6db), eighth (-9db), minimum power. Frequency- the frequency is 5.26ghz. Auto channel select- the access point automatically selects the best channel for communication. The...
Page 19: Radio Wave-
19 using the configuration menu (continued) super mode with dynamic turbo- capable of packet bursting, fastframes, compression, and dynamic turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with non- turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are con...
Page 20: Transmit
20 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > performance> 802.11g (continued) transmit power- choose full, half (-3db), quarter (-6db), eighth (-9db), minimum power. Rts length- this value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifi...
Page 21: Access Control-
21 advanced > filters > wireless access settings click apply to save the changes access control- select disabled to disable the filters function. Select accept to accept only those devices with mac addresses in the access control list. Select reject to reject the devices with mac addresses in the acc...
Page 22: Wireless Band
22 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > filters > wlan partition wireless band - select ieee802.11a or ieee802.11g. Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. If this feature is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to excha...
Page 23: Advanced > Encryption
23 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > encryption ieee 802.11a is selected here. Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Wireless band- select open system to communicate the key across the network. Select shared key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same wep settings. Sel...
Page 24: Wpa Mode-
24 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > encryption (continued) psk - the pre-shared key mode of wpa does not require the inclusion of a radius server in your network. Eap - extensible authentication protocol is a general authentication protocol that is used in conjunction with a radius...
Page 25: Group Key
25 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > encryption > wpa-psk when you select wpa-psk, you must enter a passphrase in the corresponding field. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. Group key update interval- when you selec...
Page 26: Advanced > Grouping
26 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > grouping ap grouping settings link integrity: select enabled or disabled. User limit: set the user limit in this field (0-64). When you enable load balance you allow several dwl-7200aps to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among...
Page 27: Ip Assigned
27 enter the subnet mask. Function enable/disable using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > dhcp server > dynamic pool settings input the first ip address available for assignment in your network. Ip assigned from- the range of pool (1-255)- submask- enter the ip address of the router on th...
Page 28: Assigned Lp-
28 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > dhcp server > static pool settings enable or disable the dhcp function here. Static pool settings- function enable/disable assigned lp- enter the static ip address of the device here. Assigned mac address- enter the mac address of the device here...
Page 29: Binding Mac Address-
29 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > dhcp server > current ip mapping list current dhcp dynamic pools- these are ip address pools to which the dhcp server function has assigned dynamic ip addresses. Binding mac address- assigned ip address- lease time- current dhcp static pools- the...
Page 30: Tools > Admin
30 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > admin enter a user name; admin is the default setting. User name- to change your password, enter your old password here. Old password- enter your new password here. New password- enter your new password again. Confirm new password-.
Page 31: Tools > System
31 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > system tools > firmware click restart to apply the system settings and restart the dwl-7200ap. Apply settings and restart- click restore to return the dwl-7200ap to its factory default settings. Restore to factory default settings- after you have do...
Page 32: Tools > Cfg File
32 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > cfg file tools > misc. Update file- click ok to load the selected settings. Load settings to the local hard drive- click to enable a telnet session. Status- telnet settings select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. Timeout- brow...
Page 33: Status > Device Info
33 using the configuration menu (continued) status > device info this window displays the settings of the dwl-7200ap, as well as the firmware version, and the mac address. Status > stats this window displays the statistics of the 802.11a or 802.11g wireless local area network. (in the example shown h...
Page 34: Help
34 using the configuration menu (continued) help at this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed. Information about the clients associated with the dwl-7200ap is listed here. Status > client info.
Page 35: Using The Ap Manager
35 using the ap manager discovering devices the ap manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network from a central computer. With ap manager there is no need to configure devices individually. Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network. To launch the ...
Page 36: Ip Configuration
36 using the ap manager (continued) you can assign an ip address to an ap or assign ip addresses to multiple ap’s by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). Ip configuration select the ap that you want to assign an ip address to and click the ip button. Enter the ip address and ip netm...
Page 37: Device Configuration
37 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration click on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s). The device configuration window allows you to configure settings but does not actually apply the settings to the device unless you click the apply button. You c...
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38 device configuration>general when selecting multiple devices for configuration, some options are unavailable for configuration as noted(*) below: • device name(*): this allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must place a checkmark in the device name box to change the...
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39 • device configuration>general (continued) using the ap manager (continued) user limit: enter the number of load balancing users, from 0-64. • • • link integrity:this pulldown selection enables or disables link integrity. When linkintegrity is enabled, the wireless segment associated with the ap w...
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40 device configuration>wireless • ssid: the service set (network) identifier of your wireless network. • channel: allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting. • ssid broadcast: allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the ssid to network clients. • super a: super a is a group...
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41 device configuration>wireless • ssid: the service set (network) identifier of your wireless network. • channel: allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. • ssid broadcast: allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the ssid to network clients. • super g: super g is a group ...
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42 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration>security>ieee802.11a & ieee802.11g the security tab contains the wep configuration settings on the intial page. If you select wpa as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the wpa configuration options based on your selection...
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43 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration>security>ieee 802.11a>wpa-eap • cipher type: select auto, tkip, or aes from the pulldown menu. • group key update interval: select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may redu...
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44 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration>security> ieee 802.11a & ieee 802.11g>security server • radius server: enter the ip address of the radius server. • radius port: enter the port used on the radius server. • radius secret: enter the radius secret. Device configuration>security>ie...
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45 • cipher type: select auto, tkip, or aes from the pulldown menu. • group key update interval: select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. • passphrase: enter a passphrase between 8-63 characters in leng...
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46 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration>filters • internal station connection: enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. • broadcast from ethernet to...
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47 using the ap manager (continued) device configuration>ap mode • access point: the default setting used to create a wireless lan. • ptp bridge: allows you to connect two wireless lans together. This only works with another dwl-7200ap. If enabled you must enter the mac address of the other dwl-7200a...
Page 48: Device Configuration>Dhcp
48 using the ap manager (continued) • dhcp server: enable or disable the dhcp server function. Device configuration>dhcp • ip assigned from: enter the initial ip address to be assigned by the dhcp server. • range of pool (1~255): enter the number of allocated ip addresses. • submask: enter the subnet...
Page 49: Configuration Files
49 using the ap manager (continued) configuration files the dwl-7200ap allows you to save the device settings to a configuration file. To save a configuration file, follow these steps: • select a device from the device list on the main screen of the ap manager. • click the device configuration button. • c...
Page 50: Firmware
50 using the ap manager (continued) firmware to upgrade the firmware: • download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.Dlink.Com to an easy to find location on your hard drive. • click on the firmware button as shown above. • a popup window will appear. Locate the firmware upgrade file and click...
Page 51: Setup Wizard
51 using the ap manager (continued) this button will launch the setup wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Setup wizard click next enter a password and retype it in the verify password field. Click next.
Page 52: Setup Wizard (Continued)
52 setup wizard (continued) using the ap manager (continued) click next enter the ssid and the channel for the network. If you want to enable encryption, enter the encryption values here. Click next ieee802.11g.
Page 53: Setup Wizard (Continued)
53 setup wizard (continued) using the ap manager (continued) click next enter the ssid and the channel for the ieee network. If you want to enable encryption, enter the encryption values here. Click next ieee802.11a.
Page 54: Setup Wizard (Continued)
54 setup wizard (continued) using the ap manager (continued) the dwl-7200ap setup is complete! Click finish.
Page 55: Refresh
55 refresh using the ap manager (continued) click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. About click on this button to view the version of ap manager. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an x are no longer available ...
Page 56: Troubleshooting
56 1. The computer used to configure the dwl-7200ap cannot access the configuration menu. Check that the ethernet led on the dwl-7200ap 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 it...
Page 57: Troubleshooting (Continued)
57 troubleshooting (continued) 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 connect to wireless network screen will appear. Pl...
Page 58: Troubleshooting (Continued)
58 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 need to ...
Page 59: Troubleshooting (Continued)
59 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 drivers are in...
Page 60: Troubleshooting (Continued)
60 troubleshooting (continued) 5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Antenna orientation- try different antenna orientations for the dwl-7200ap. 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 61: Troubleshooting (Continued)
61 troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’t i get a wireless connection? (continued) turn off your dwl-7200ap and the client. Turn the dwl-7200ap 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 cab...
Page 62: Technical Specifications
62 technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11a • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3af • ieee 802.3u • ieee 802.3x device management • web-based – internet explorer v6 or later; netscape navigator v7 or later; or other java-enabled browsers. • telnet • ap manager • snmp v.3 da...
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63 technical specifications (continued) radio and modulation type for 802.11b: dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2mbps • cck @ 5.5 and 11mbps for 802.11a/g: ofdm: • bpsk @ 6 and 9mbps • qpsk @ 12 and 18mbps • 16qam @ 24 and 36mbps • 64qam @ 48, 54 and 108mbps dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2mbps • cck...
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64 receiver sensitivity for 802.11a: • 6mbps: -87dbm • 9mbps: -86dbm • 11mbps: -88dbm • 12mbps: -85dbm • 18mbps: -83dbm • 24mbps: -80dbm • 36mbps: -76dbm • 48mbps: -71dbm • 54mbps: -71dbm for 802.11b: • 1mbps: -92dbm • 2mbps: -89dbm • 5.5mbps: -88dbm • 11mbps: -83dbm for 802.11g: • 1mbps: -95dbm • 2...
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65 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 thro...
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66 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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67 • 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 provid...
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68 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. ...