D-Link AirXpertDWL-7000AP Manual
Summary of AirXpertDWL-7000AP
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Dwl-7000ap tri-mode, dualband 2.4/5ghz manual building networks for people d-link airxpert wireless access point tm.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 wireless basics .......................................................................
Page 3: Contents of Package:
3 contents of package: d-link airxpertdwl-7000ap 2.4ghz/5ghz tri-mode dualband wireless access point power adapter – 5v dc, 2.5a manual on cd quick installation guide ethernet cable note: using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the dwl-7000ap will cause damage...
Page 4: Introduction
4 the dwl-7000ap offers transfer rates up to 54mbps in either the 2.4ghz or 5ghz bands, large data packets travel from the router to a remote desktop or roaming laptop pc at up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices. Everyone can work faster and more efficiently or watch a streaming vi...
Page 5: Features & Benefits
5 * wpa features available as a firmware upgrade download in q3 2003 " " " features & benefits up to 54 mbps with 11 non-overlapping channels - means you can transfer large files up to 5 times more quickly than was previously possible without signal interference 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g complian...
Page 6: Leds
6 leds led stands for li ght- e mitting d iode. The dwl-7000ap wireless access point has 5 green leds as shown below: power lan (10/100) wlan (802.11a and 802.11b or 802.11g) a steady light indicates a connection to a power source a steady light indicates a connection to the ethernet port; a blinkin...
Page 7: Wireless Basics
7 d-link air xpertwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link air xpert wireless family of products will all...
Page 8: Wireless Basics (Continued)
8 the dwl-7000ap is compatible with the following wireless products: d-link airpro dwl-a650, d-link airplus dwl-650+, d-link airxpert dwl-a650, d-link airplus xtreme g dwl-g650, d-link airpro dwl-ab650 wireless cardbus adapters used with laptop computers d-link airpro dwl-a520 and d-link airplus dwl...
Page 9: Wireless Basics (Continued)
9 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the d-link air xpert dwl-7000ap from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceil...
Page 10: Getting Started
10 getting started an infrastructure wireless network contains an access point or router. The infrastructure network example, shown on the following page, contains the following d-link network devices: a wireless access point - d-link air xpert dwl-7000ap an ethernet router - d-link di-604 a laptop ...
Page 11: Getting Started (Continued)
11 you will need a broadband internet access (cable/dsl) subscription consult with your cable/dsl provider for proper installation of the modem connect the modem to an ethernet broadband router such as the di-604.(see the quick installation guide included with the di-604.) connect the router to the ...
Page 12: Home > Wizard
12 whenever you want to configure your network or the dwl-7000ap, you can access the configuration menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the ip address of the dwl-7000ap. The dwl-7000ap default ip address is shown below: open the web browser type in the ip address of the access point note: i...
Page 13: Home > Wireless
13 using the configuration menu (continued) home > wireless wireless band: choose 802.11a or 802.11g. Ssid: (service set identifier) “default” is the default setting for both 802.11a and 802.11g. The ssid is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same ssid n...
Page 14: Home > Lan
14 using the configuration menu (continued) home > lan this window displays the default settings of the dwl-7000ap. Get ip from: choose static or dynamic. If you select static you will manually input the ip address. If you select dynamic the dhcp server on your network will automatically assign an i...
Page 15: Advanced > Mode
15 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > mode access point: select this mode to create a wlan (wireless local area network.) ptp bridge (point to point bridge): this mode enables you to connect two wlans remote ap mac address: input the remote ap mac address of the ap with which the dw...
Page 16: Advanced > Performance
16 using the configuration menu (continued) turbo setting: select enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled. Frequency: the frequency range will be displayed. Channel: the default channel for 802.11a is 36. The default channel for 802.11g is 6. Data rate: select the transmission rate for ...
Page 17: Advanced > Filters
17 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > filters access control: disabled - disable the access control feature accept - accept the mac addresses in the list into the network reject - reject the mac addresses in the list from participating in the network access control list: input the m...
Page 18: Advanced > Encryption
18 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > encryption wep: select enabled or disabled (the default setting is disabled) authentication: select from one of the following: wep key type: select hex (hexadecimal) or ascii wep key size: select 64, 128 or 256 bit for 802.11b; 64, 128, 152 bit ...
Page 19: Advanced > Grouping
19 using the configuration menu (continued) advanced > grouping load balance: select enabled or disabled. 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-7000aps to balance wireless network traffic and ...
Page 20: Tools > Admin
20 using the configuration menu (continued) tools > admin tools > system user name: the default user name is admin old password: to change your password, first enter the old password new password: enter the new password confirm new password: re-enter the new password apply: to save changes, click ap...
Page 21: Tools> Firmware
21 using the configuration menu (continued) update file: click on browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (before you browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the d-link support website: http://support.Dlink.Com) after you find the updated firmw...
Page 22: Status > Stats
22 displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the ethernet port and wireless connec- tions associated with the access point. Using the configuration menu (continued) status > stats the help menu is displayed here. You can also click on help in an...
Page 23: Networking Basics
23 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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24 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.
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25 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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26 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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27 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. F...
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28 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. To continue click next..
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29 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 30: Naming Your Computer
30 " 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 system properties win...
Page 31: Naming Your Computer
31 networking basics (continued) naming your computer " 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 wireless adapter-equipped com...
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32 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, using dhcp (dynamic host configura- tion protocol) technology. If you are using a dhcp-capable gateway/router you will not need t...
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33 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 34: In Windows Xp/2000
34 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 click on internet protocol (tcp/ip) click properties " " ip address: e.G., 192.168.0.2 subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 default gateway: enter the lan ip address of the wireless router. (d-link wireless routers have a lan ip...
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35 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address with macintosh os x " " " " " " 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 con- figure pull-down menu input the static ip address, th...
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36 networking basics (continued) selecting a dynamic ip address with macintosh os x " " " " " " 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, su...
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37 networking basics (continued) checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows xp and 2000 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 s...
Page 38: Troubleshooting
38 1. Check that the ethernet led on the dwl-7000ap 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 3 (check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly) in t...
Page 39: Troubleshooting (Continued)
39 2. 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. Please make sure you have s...
Page 40: Troubleshooting (Continued)
40 troubleshooting (continued) 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed 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-clic...
Page 41: Troubleshooting (Continued)
41 troubleshooting (continued) " " " " double-click on network adapters right-click on d-link dwl-ag650 wireless cardbus adapter select properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly " look under device status to check that the device is working properly click ok.
Page 42: Troubleshooting (Continued)
42 troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose recep- tion? D-link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to installa...
Page 43: Troubleshooting (Continued)
43 7. Resetting the dwl-7000ap to factory default settings after you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to reset the dwl-7000ap to the factory default settings. Remember that d-link airpro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settin...
Page 44: Standards
44 standards ieee 802.11g-draft ieee 802.11b ieee 802.11a ieee 802.3 ieee 802.3u device management network architecture supports infrastructure mode leds power wan lan (10/100) wlan - 802.11a, 802.11g wireless operating range* indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters) outdoors – up to 1,312 feet (400 me...
Page 45: Safety and Emissions:
45 safety and emissions: fcc ul physical dimensions: l = 5.6 inches (142mm) w = 4.3 inches (109mm) h = 1.2 inches (31mm) wireless data rates with automatic fallback: security: 64, 128, 152-bit wep (wired equivalent privacy) 802.1x wpa - wi-fi protected access (64,128-bit wep with tkip, mic, iv expan...
Page 46: Media Access Control:
46 media access control: csma/ca with ack wireless transmit power: 15dbm(32mw) ±2db power adapter: ext. Power supply dc 5v, 3.0a 100-240v ~ 50-60hz weight: 0.44 lbs (200g) receiver sensitivity: 54mbps ofdm, 10% per,-73dbm 48mbps ofdm, 10% per,-76dbm 36mbps ofdm, 10% per,-82dbm 24mbps ofdm, 10% per,-...
Page 47: Technical Support
47 technical support 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 tec...
Page 48: Warranty and Registration
48 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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49 • the customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the hardware defect or software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow d-link to confirm the same. • the original product owner must obtain a return material authorization (“rma”) number from the autho...
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50 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. ...