D-Link D DWL-8200AP DWL-8200AP Manual
Summary of D DWL-8200AP DWL-8200AP
Page 2: Table of Contents
2 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Table of contents table of contents ............................................................................. 2 package contents ............................................................................ 3 introduction ..............................
Page 3: Package Contents
3 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Package contents d-link air premier ® dwl-8200ap managed dualband access point power over ethernet base unit power adapter-dc 48v, 0.4a power cord manual and warranty on cd quick installation guide ethernet cable mounting plate note: using a power supp...
Page 4: Introduction
4 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Introduction at up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108mbps* in super a and super g mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the dwl-8200ap, bandwidth-int...
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5 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Introduction 802.1x: authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the authentication server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied ...
Page 6: Features & Benefits
6 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Features and benefits 3 different operation modes - capable of operating in one of three different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: access point; wds with ap; or wds. Easy installation with poe (power over ethernet). Faster...
Page 7: Wireless Basics
7 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Wireless basics d-linkwireless 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. D-link wireless products will allow you to acc...
Page 8: Standards-Based Technology
8 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Wireless basics standards-based technology the dwl-8200ap wireless access point utilizes the 802.11a, 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 of...
Page 9: Installation Considerations
9 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Wireless basics the d-link air premier ® dwl-8200ap 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 oth...
Page 10: Three Operational Modes
10 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Three operational modes three operational modes.
Page 11: Getting Started
11 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Getting started getting started 1 you will need broadband internet access. 2 consult with your cable or dsl provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 connect the cable or dsl modem to a router. (see the printed quick installation guide included...
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12 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Getting started connecting poe (power over ethernet) connect one end of an ethernet cable (included with your package) to the lan port on the dwl-8200ap and the other end of the ethernet cable to the port labeled p+data out on the poe base unit. Conne...
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13 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Getting started power cord socket lan 1 (poe) antennas lan 2 reset connecting poe (power over ethernet) (continued).
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14 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu to configure the dwl-8200ap, use a computer which is connected to the dwl-8200ap with an ethernet cable (see the network layout diagram). First, disable the access the internet using a proxy server function. To disable this ...
Page 15: Home > Wizard
15 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu these buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change. Home > wizard the home>wizard screen w...
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16 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > access point select either ieee 802.11a or ieee 802.11g access point is selected from the pull-down menu. Service set identifier (ssid) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (wlan...
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17 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu select enable or disable. (enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.) select open system to communicate the key across the network. Select shared key to limit communication to only those ...
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18 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > access point > open system and/or shared key select disabled or enabled. (disabled is selected here). Select hex or ascii. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the ...
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19 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > access point > wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise, & wpa-auto-enterprise when you select wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise or wpa-auto-enterprise, you must select aes, auto, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Sel...
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20 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu when you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto-personal, you must select aes, auto, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reomm...
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21 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds with ap in wds with ap mode, the dwl-8200ap wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless ap. Select either ieee 802.11a or ieee 802.11g wds with ap is selected from the ...
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22 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds with ap (continued) enable or disable ssid broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the ssid across the network. 52 is the default channel for ieee 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for ieee 802...
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23 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds with ap > open system and/or shared key select disabled or enabled. (disabled is selected here). Select hex or ascii. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the a...
Page 24: & Wpa-Auto-Personal
24 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds with ap > wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, & wpa-auto-personal when you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto-personal you must select aes, auto, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the inter...
Page 25: Home > Wireless > Wds
25 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds in wds, the dwl-8200ap wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless ap. Select either ieee 802.11a or ieee 802.11g wds is selected from the pull-down menu. Service set ident...
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26 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds (continued) enable or disable ssid broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the ssid across the network. 52 is the default channel for ieee 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for ieee 802.11g. Al...
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27 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds > open system and/or shared key select disabled or enabled. (disabled is selected here). Select hex or ascii. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active ke...
Page 28: Wpa-Auto-Personal
28 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > wireless > wds > wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, & wpa-auto-personal when you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto-personal, you must select aes, auto, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the interval dur...
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29 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu access point wds with ap wds open shared both wpa-enterprise wpa-personal wpa2-enterprise wpa2-personal wpa-auto-enterprise wpa-auto-personal open shared both wpa-personal wpa2-personal wpa-auto-personal open shared both wp...
Page 30: Home > Lan
30 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu home > lan static (manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have a dhcp server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static ip address to the dwl-8200ap. When dynamic (dhcp) is selected the other fields...
Page 31: Advanced > Performance
31 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > performance by changing radio parameters in the performance section, you can customize the radio network to fit your needs. Performance functions are designed for more advanced users who are familiar with 802.11 w...
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32 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > performance (continued) data rate*: beacon interval (20-1000): dtim (1-255): fragmentation length (256-2346): rts length (256-2346): transmit power: super mode: *maximum wireless signal rate derived from ieee sta...
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33 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu radio: capable of packet bursting, fastframes, compression, and no turbo mode. Capable of packet bursting, fastframes, compression, and static turbo. This setting is not backwards compatible with non-turbo (legacy) devices....
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34 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > filters > wireless access settings wireless band: access control: mac address: mac address list: select ieee 802.A or ieee 802.11g from this pull-down menu. Select disabled to disable the filters function. Select ...
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35 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > filters > wlan partition wireless band: internal station connection: ethernet to wlan access: select ieee 802.A or ieee 802.11g from this pull-down menu. Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communica...
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36 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > filters > wlan partition (continued) note: only when both 11a and 11g band are in access point mode, you will be able to see this feature. Enabling this feature allows devices on the 802.11a network, to exchange ...
Page 37: Advanced > Grouping
37 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > grouping load balance: user limit (0-64): when enabled, you allow several dwl-8200aps to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among dwl-8200aps in the network. Assign each access point a different...
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38 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu dhcp server control: ip assigned from: the range of pool (1-255): advanced > dhcp server > dynamic pool settings dynamic host configuration protocol assigns dynamic ip addresses to devices on the network. This protocol simp...
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39 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu submask: gateway: wins: dns: domain name: lease time (60-31536000 sec.): status: advanced > dhcp server > dynamic pool settings (continued) all devices in the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate. Enter the...
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40 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > dhcp server > static pool settings dhcp server control: assigned ip: assigned mac address: dynamic host configuration protocol assigns ip addresses to wireless devices on the network. This protocol simplifies netwo...
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41 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu submask: gateway: wins: dns: domain name: status: enter the subnet mask here. Enter the ip address of the gateway on the network. Windows internet naming service is a system that determines the ip address of a network compu...
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42 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu binding mac address: assigned ip address: lease time: current dhcp static pools: binding mac address: assigned ip address: the mac address of a device on the network that is within the dhcp dynamic ip address pool. The curr...
Page 43: Advanced > Multi-Ssid
43 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > multi-ssid when multi-ssid is enabled, you can configure your ssids for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Select the wireless band ( ieee802.11a or ieee802.11g). You can select up to 7 mssids per band, ...
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44 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > multi-ssid (continued) select hex or ascii. Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. Select the 1st key all the way through the 4th key, to be set as the active key. Enter key here. Select “ main” if you wish to config...
Page 45: Advanced > Rogue Ap
45 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > rogue ap the basic service set type allows you to select from ap bss, ad hoc, or both. Select the type of network (bands 11a, 11b, and 11g) that you would like the ap detection to search on. Bss type: band:.
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46 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu advanced > rogue ap (continued) select the security type off, wep, wpa-enterprise, and wpa-personal that you would like to be consider during ap detection. This window shows all of the neighbor aps detected, which is based ...
Page 47: Tools > Admin
47 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu tools > admin user name: old password: new password: confirm new password: enter a user name. The default setting is admin. To change your password, enter the old password here. Enter your new password here. Enter your new p...
Page 48: Tools > System
48 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu apply settings and restart: restore to factory default settings: click restart to apply the system settings and restart the dwl-8200ap. Click restore to return the dwl-8200ap to its factory default settings. Tools > system ...
Page 49: Tools > Firmware
49 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu tools > firmware update file: after you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.Dlink.Com to your hard drive, you can browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded file. Select the file an...
Page 50: Tools > Cfg File
50 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu tools > cfg file update file: load settings to the local hard drive: browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click ok after you have selected the settings file. Click ok to save the selec...
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51 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu tools > cfg file > choose file when you click browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click open. The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Pl...
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52 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu tools > misc > telnet settings status: console protocol: timeout: status: check enabled to support telnet or ssh. Select either telnet or ssh. Telnet is enabled by default. Select a time period after which a session timeout...
Page 53: Status > Device Info
53 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu status > device info device information: this window displays the settings of the dwl-8200ap, the firmware version and the mac address..
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54 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu status > stats > wlan 802.11a traffic statistics wlan 802.11a traffic statistics: this window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmitted frame, received frame, and wep frame error for the ieee 802.11a network..
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55 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu status > stats > wlan 802.11g traffic statistics wlan 802.11g traffic statistics: this window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmitted frame, received frame, and wep frame error for the ieee 802.11g network..
Page 56: Status > Client Info
56 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu status > client info client information: select this option to obtain information on wireless clients. (a client is a device on the network that is communicating with the dwl-8200ap.) the following information is available ...
Page 57: Status > Log
57 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu status > log the log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • upgrade firmware • client associate and disassociate with ap • web login the embedded memory can hold up to 500 logs..
Page 58: Help
58 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration menu help click on any item in the help screen for more information. Help:.
Page 59: Discovering Devices
59 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager 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. To launch the ap manager: • go to the start menu • select p...
Page 60: Selecting Devices
60 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager selecting devices the ap manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, hold down the ctrl key while clicking on e...
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61 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager ip configuration (continued) you can configure multiple ap’s with ip addresses all at once. Click on the ip button after you’ve selected all of the ap’s you want to assign an ip address. Enter the ip address you want to assign the fi...
Page 62: Device Configuration
62 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager 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 unles...
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63 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager 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 name. This option should only be configured when one access point is selected for configuration...
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64 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > general (continued) there is a pull-down menu to select enabled or disabled. When enabled, the selected device(s) will function as a dhcp client(s). This allows them to receive ip configuration information fro...
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65 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > wireless check to enable wireless mode. The service set (network) identifier of your wireless network. Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting for 802.11a. Allows you to enable or disable the...
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66 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > wireless (continued) *maximum wireless signal rate derived from ieee standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volum...
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67 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager check to enable wireless mode. The service set (network) identifier of your wireless network. Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the ssid to network clients...
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68 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > authentication access point wds with ap wds open shared both wpa-enterprise wpa-personal wpa2-enterprise wpa2-personal wpa-auto-enterprise wpa-auto-personal open shared both wpa-personal wpa2-perso...
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69 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > authentication (continued) the key is communicated across the network. Limited to communication with devices that share the same wep settings. The key is communicated and identical wep settings are...
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70 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > authentication (continued) select wpa-personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (no radius server required.) select wpa2-enterprise to secure your network with the i...
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71 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > open/shared/both the security tab contains the wep configuration settings on the initial page. If you select wpa as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the wpa configuration o...
Page 72: & Wpa-Auto-Enterprise
72 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise, & wpa-auto-enterprise select auto, tkip, or aes from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setti...
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73 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise, & wpa-auto-enterprise > security server enter the ip address of the radius server. Enter the port used on the radius server. Enter the radius secret. Radius server:...
Page 74: & Wpa-Auto-Personal
74 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > security > wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, & wpa-auto-personal select auto, tkip, or aes from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A ...
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75 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > filters 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. Enabling this option al...
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76 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > ap mode there are 3 ap modes: access point wds with ap wds please see the following pages for an explanation of all the ap modes. Ap mode:.
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77 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > ap mode > access point creates a wireless lan. Access point:.
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78 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > ap mode > wds with ap wireless distribution system with access points. Aps in a network are wirelessly wired together and connected via a distribution system. The dwl-8200ap wirelessly connects multiple netwo...
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79 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > ap mode > wds a wireless distribution system that interconnects so called basic service sets (bss). It bridges two or more wired networks together over wireless. The dwl-8200ap wirelessly connects multiple ne...
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80 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > dhcp server enable or disable the dhcp server function. Click to enable dynamic pool settings. Configure the ip address pool in the fields below. Click to enable static pool settings. Use this function to assig...
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81 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > dhcp server (continued) wins (windows internet naming service) is a system that determines the ip address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned ip address, if applicable. The ip address of the dns...
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82 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > client info displays the mac address of the client. Displays the wireless band. Displays the type of authentication that is enabled. Indicates the strength of the signal displays the status of the power savin...
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83 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > multi-ssid when multi-ssid is enabled, you can configure your ssids for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Select “ main” if you wish to configure the network on lan 1 (poe). Select “ guest” to set up...
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84 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > multi-ssid (continued) you can assign a value to group all of the ssids to each other. The group id is 0 by default, which is also considered primary ssid. Use group id 0-15 for “ main”, or use group id 16-30...
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85 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > rogue ap select the security type off, wep, wpa-enterprise, and wpa-personal that you would like to be consider during ap detection. This window shows all of the neighbor aps detected, which is based on your ...
Page 86: Device Configuration > Log
86 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager device configuration > log check this option to enable the log and the remote syslog status server ip. Select enable to allow the logging of system actions, such as logging a firmware upgrade. Select enable to allow the logging of a...
Page 87: Configuration Files
87 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager configuration files the dwl-8200ap 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 de...
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88 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager you must always click apply in the configuration window if you want the settings to take effect. To load a previously saved configuration file, follow these steps: select a device from the device list on the main screen of the ap man...
Page 89: Firmware
89 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager 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 up...
Page 90: System Settings
90 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager you can customize the basic system settings for the dwl-8200ap by clicking on this button. System settings access password: this sets the admin password for the selected device(s). Auto refresh: this setting allows you to enable a...
Page 91: Setup Wizard
91 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard this button will launch the setup wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click next..
Page 92: Setup Wizard (Continued)
92 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) enter a password and retype it in the verify password field. Click next..
Page 93: Setup Wizard (Continued)
93 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) enter the ssid and the channel for the ieee 802.11a network. Click next. Select no security, if you do not require a method of encryption. Click next..
Page 94: Setup Wizard (Continued)
94 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) click next. Select wpa-personal, as your method of encryption. A pass phrase, and group key update interval are required. Click next. Select wep, as your method of encryption. A key size and first key valu...
Page 95: Setup Wizard (Continued)
95 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) enter the ssid and the channel for the ieee 802.11g network. Click next. Select no security, if you do not require a method of encryption. Click next..
Page 96: Setup Wizard (Continued)
96 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) select wep, as your method of encryption. A key size and first key value are required. Click next. Select wpa-personal, as your method of encryption. A pass phrase, and group key update interval are requir...
Page 97: Setup Wizard (Continued)
97 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager setup wizard (continued) the dwl-8200ap setup is complete!.
Page 98: Refresh
98 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Using the ap manager refresh click on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network. Devices with a checkmark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an x are no longer available on the network. Click on thi...
Page 99: Networking Basics
99 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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.Micr...
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100 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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. Please follow all the instructions...
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101 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics enter a computer description and a computer name (optional). Click next. Enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethesame workgroup name. Click next..
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102 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics please wait while the network setup wizard applies the changes. 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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103 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics insert a disk into the floppy disk drive, in this case drive a. Click next. 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 o...
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104 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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 cont...
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105 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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 th...
Page 106: Naming Your Computer
106 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics naming your computer to name your computer n windows xp, please follow these directions. 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 ...
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107 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must b...
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108 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics this window will appear: click the support tab. Click close..
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109 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics note: dhcp-enabled routers will automatically assign ip addresses to the computers on the network, using dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol) technology. If you are using a dhcp-capable router you will not need to assign static...
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110 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics right-click on local area connections. Double-click on properties. Click on internet protocol (tcp/ip). Click properties. Input your ip address and subnet mask.(the ip addresses on your network must be within the same range. For exa...
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111 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics input your dns server addresses. (note: if you are entering a dns server, you must enter the ip address of the default gateway.) the dns server information will be supplied by your isp (internet service provider.) click ok. Assignin...
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112 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics select built-in ethernet in the show pull-down menu. Select manually in the configure pull-down menu. Input the static ip address, the subnet mask and the router ip address in the appropriate fields. Click apply now..
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113 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics 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..
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114 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Networking basics click apply now. The ip address, subnet mask, and the router’s ip address will appear in a few seconds. 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 o...
Page 115: Troubleshooting
115 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwl-8200ap wireless access point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the f...
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116 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting 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 ico...
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117 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting 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 yo...
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118 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting 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 propertie...
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119 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? 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 wireles...
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120 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate rf noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc. 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the dwl-8200ap to its factory default settings and restor...
Page 121: Technical Specifications
121 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. 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-enable...
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122 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Technical specifications 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: •...
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123 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Technical specifications for 802.11b: • 1mbps: -92dbm • 2mbps: -89dbm • 5.5mbps: -88dbm • 11mbps: -83dbm for 802.11g: • 1mbps: -95dbm • 2mbps: -91dbm • 5.5mbps: -89dbm • 6mbps: -87dbm • 9mbps: -85dbm • 11mbps: -88dbm • 12mbps: -80dbm • 18mbps: -80dbm ...
Page 124: Contacting Technical Support
124 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Contacting technical support contacting technical support 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...
Page 125: Warranty
125 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: · only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor,...
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126 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Warranty non-applicability of warranty: the limited warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software portions of d-link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory ...
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127 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Warranty disclaimer of other warranties: except for the limited warranty specified herein, the product is provided “as-is” without any warranty of any kind whatsoever including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a parti...
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128 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Warranty to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f...
Page 129: Registration
129 dwl-8200ap user’s manual d-link systems, inc. Registration 06/21/05 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.