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D-Link D DWL-8200AP DWL-8200AP Product Manual

Manual is about: Managed Dualband Access Point

Summary of D DWL-8200AP DWL-8200AP

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual product overview .................................................................................. 5 package contents ............................................................................ 5 minimum system requirements .............................................

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    3 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual dynamic pool settings ........................................................ 40 static pool settings ............................................................. 42 ip mapping list .................................................................... 44 multi-ssid ....

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    4 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual log .......................................................................................... 88 sntp ...................................................................................... 89 multi-ssid ...................................................................

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    5 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 supply with a different voltage than ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    6 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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-intensive applications like grap...

  • Page 7

    7 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 access. Wpa-enterprise and wp...

  • Page 8: Features & Benefits

    8 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 wireless networking speeds up to 108...

  • Page 9: Wireless Basics

    9 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 access the data you want, when and ...

  • Page 10: Standards-Based Technology

    10 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 up to 54mbps* (maximum wireles...

  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    11 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 other objects that the wireless si...

  • Page 12: Three Operational Modes

    12 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual three operational modes.

  • Page 13: Installation

    13 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual installation 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 with your router.) 4 connect the e...

  • Page 14

    14 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. Connect another ethernet cable from t...

  • Page 15: Hardware Overview

    15 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual power cord socket lan 1 (poe) antennas lan 2 reset hardware overview.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    16 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 function, go to control panel > internet opt...

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    17 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. Setup wizard the home>wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the quick install...

  • Page 18: Wireless Settings

    18 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wireless settings 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). The ssid’s factory default setting is default. The ssi...

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    19 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual select enable or disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance. To comply with dfs (dynamic frequency selection), this function is not available to use in certain regions (e.G. Europe). Select open system to communicate the key...

  • Page 20: Wep Encryption

    20 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wep encryption 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 key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the v...

  • Page 21: Wpa/wpa2 Enterprise

    21 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 enterprise when you select wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise or wpa-auto-enterprise, you must select auto, aes, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may r...

  • Page 22: Wpa/wpa2 Personal

    22 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual when you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto-personal, you must select auto, aes, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended. When you select wpa-personal, wpa2-pe...

  • Page 23: Wds With Ap Mode

    23 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wds with ap mode 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 pull-down menu. Service set identifier (ssid) is the name ...

  • Page 24

    24 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. All devices on the network must share the same channel. The channel of an 802.11...

  • Page 25: Wep Encryption

    25 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wep encryption 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 key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the v...

  • Page 26: Wpa/wpa2 - Personal

    26 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 - personal when you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto-personal you must select auto, aes, or tkip from the pull-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended. When you select wp...

  • Page 27: Wds Mode

    27 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wds mode 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 identifier (ssid) is the name designated for a specific wireless...

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    28 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. All devices on the network must share the same channel. This option is unavailab...

  • Page 29: Wep Encryption

    29 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wep encryption 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 key. Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the v...

  • Page 30: Wpa/wpa2 Personal

    30 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 personal aes is selected. Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended. When you select wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, or wpa-auto- personal, please enter a passphrase in the corresponding field. Cipher t...

  • Page 31

    31 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual access point wds with ap wds open system shared key open system/shared key wpa-enterprise wpa-personal wpa2-enterprise wpa2-personal wpa-auto-enterprise wpa-auto-personal open system shared key open system/shared key wpa-personal wpa2-personal wpa-auto-personal open ...

  • Page 32: Lan Settings

    32 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual lan settings 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 here will be greyed out. The default ip a...

  • Page 33: Performance Settings

    33 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual performance settings 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 wireless networks and radio configuration. Wirel...

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    34 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Netw...

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    35 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wmm: 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. Static turbo mode is always on and is only en...

  • Page 36: Filters

    36 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual filters 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 accept to accept only those devices with mac addresses in the access control list....

  • Page 37: Filters

    37 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wireless band: internal station connection: ethernet to wlan access: select ieee 802.11a or ieee 802.11g from this pull-down menu. Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected ban...

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    38 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual enabling this feature allows devices on the 802.11a network, to exchange data with devices on the 802.11g network through access point. If disabled, a partition is created between the networks within the access point. This feature is only available when both 11a and ...

  • Page 39: Ap Grouping Settings

    39 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual ap grouping settings 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 non-overlapping channel (e.G., 1, 6, 11). ...

  • Page 40: Dhcp Server

    40 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual dhcp server control: ip assigned from: the range of pool (1-255): dhcp server dynamic host configuration protocol assigns dynamic ip addresses to devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive ip address...

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    41 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual submask: gateway: wins: dns: domain name: lease time (60-31536000 sec.): status: all devices in the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate. Enter the submask for the network here. Enter the ip address of the gateway on the network. Windows internet nam...

  • Page 42: Dhcp Server

    42 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual dhcp server control: assigned ip: assigned mac address: dynamic host configuration protocol assigns ip addresses to wireless devices on the network. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive ip addresses automatically withou...

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    43 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 computer with a dynamically assigned ip address, ...

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server

    44 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 current corresponding dhcp-assigned dynamic ip a...

  • Page 45: Multi-Ssid

    45 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual multi-ssid when multi-ssid is enabled, you can configure your ssids for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Check to use a vlan. Select the wireless band ( ieee802.11a or ieee802.11g). You can select up to 7 multi-ssids per band, the default multi-ssids is th...

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    46 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual the multi-ssids security can be wpa/wpa2-enterprise or wpa-auto-enterprise only when the primary ssid’s security is at the same security level. Also, they must connect to the same radius server. Select “ lan1” if you wish to configure the network on lan 1 (poe). Selec...

  • Page 47: Rogue Ap

    47 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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:.

  • Page 48

    48 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual select the security type ( off, wep, wpa, or wpa2) that you would like to be consider during ap detection. This window shows all of the neighbor aps detected, which is based on your criteria from above (bss type, band, and security). If the ap is in the same network,...

  • Page 49: Change Password

    49 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual change password 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 password again..

  • Page 50: System Settings

    50 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. System settings you may restart the dwl-8200ap with the cha...

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade

    51 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual firmware upgrade 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 and click ok to update the firmware. The ap wil...

  • Page 52: Configuration File

    52 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual configuration 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 selected settings to your hard drive..

  • Page 53

    53 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. Please wait for a few seconds..

  • Page 54: Telnet Settings

    54 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 will occur. Your choices are 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minute...

  • Page 55: Sntp/ntp Server Settings

    55 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual sntp/ntp server settings sntp/ntp information: server ip address: time zone: daylight saving time: the time server ip address, time zone, and the local time will be displayed here. Enter the ip address of a sntp/ntp server. Select your time zone from the drop-down me...

  • Page 56: Device Info

    56 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual device info device information: this window displays the settings of the dwl-8200ap, the firmware version and the mac address..

  • Page 57: 802.11A Traffic Statistics

    57 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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..

  • Page 58: 802.11G Traffic Statistics

    58 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 59: Client Info

    59 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 for each client that is communicating with the dwl-82...

  • Page 60: Log

    60 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 61: Log Settings

    61 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual log settings log server/ip address: log type: if you want to record log events on a remote log server, enter the ip address of the log server here. Select the log types that you want to be logged..

  • Page 62: Help

    62 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual help click on any item in the help screen for more information. Help:.

  • Page 63: Discovering Devices

    63 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 programs • select d-link tri-mode dual...

  • Page 64: Selecting Devices

    64 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 each additional device. To select an e...

  • Page 65

    65 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 first unit and the ap manager will automatically assign sequential ...

  • Page 66: Device Configuration

    66 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 can...

  • Page 67: General Settings

    67 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. If you’ve selected one device for c...

  • Page 68

    68 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 from a dhcp server. When disabled, the access point(s) must have a static ip addre...

  • Page 69: Wireless Settings

    69 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wireless settings 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. The channel of an 802.11a network may not be set manually in certain regions (e.G. Eu...

  • Page 70

    70 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual *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 volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead l...

  • Page 71

    71 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. Select this option to enable a wire...

  • Page 72: Security

    72 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual security access point wds with ap wds open system shared key open system/shared key wpa-enterprise wpa-personal wpa2-enterprise wpa2-personal wpa-auto-enterprise wpa-auto-personal open system shared key open system/shared key wpa-personal wpa2-personal wpa-auto-perso...

  • Page 73: Authentication

    73 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual authentication 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 required. Select open system/shared key to allow either form of data encryption. ...

  • Page 74

    74 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 inclusion of a radius server and upgrade the encryption of data with the advanced encryption stand...

  • Page 75: Wep Encryption

    75 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wep encryption 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 options based on your selection. Authentication type: encryption: active ...

  • Page 76: Wpa/wpa2 - Enterprise

    76 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 - 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 setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Cipher type: group key update interval:.

  • Page 77

    77 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 - 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: radius port: radius secret:.

  • Page 78: Wpa/wpa2 - Personal

    78 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual wpa/wpa2 - 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 lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Enter a passphrase between 8-63 characters in length. Cip...

  • Page 79: Filters

    79 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 allows ethernet devices to communicate with wireless clients....

  • Page 80: Ap Mode

    80 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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:.

  • Page 81: Ap Mode

    81 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual ap mode creates a wireless lan. Access point:.

  • Page 82: Wds With Ap

    82 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 networks, while still functioning as a wireless ap. Wds with ap:.

  • Page 83: Wds

    83 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 networks without functioning as a wireless ap. Wds:.

  • Page 84: Dhcp Server

    84 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 assign the same ip address to a device at every restart. The ip ...

  • Page 85

    85 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 server, if applicable. Enter the domain name of the dwl-8200ap, if applicable. The...

  • Page 86: Client Info

    86 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 saving feature. Display the channel used. Service set identifier ...

  • Page 87: Rogue Ap

    87 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual rogue ap select the security type - off, wep, wpa-enterprise, wpa- personal, wpa2-enterprise, wpa2-personal, wpa-auto- enterprise, and wpa2-auto-personal that you would like to be consider during ap detection. This window shows all of the neighbor aps detected, which...

  • Page 88: Log

    88 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 any wireless clients that connect to the ap. Select enable t...

  • Page 89: Sntp

    89 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual sntp sntp/ntp information: server ip address: time zone: daylight saving time: the time server ip address, time zone, and the local time will be displayed here. Enter the ip address of a sntp/ntp server. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Check the box to...

  • Page 90: Multi-Ssid

    90 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual multi-ssid when multi-ssid is enabled, you can configure your ssids for either both, 11a only, or 11g only networks. Check to use vlan. Select the wireless band ( ieee802.11a or ieee802.11g). Service set identifier (ssid) is the name designated for a specific wireless l...

  • Page 91

    91 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual select “ main” if you wish to configure the network on lan 1 (poe). Select “ guest” to set up the network on lan 2. Select the security level from the drop-down menu. For each ssid, select to enable or disable the broadcast of the ssid. Select which defined key is acti...

  • Page 92: Configuration Files

    92 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 device configuration button. Click the s...

  • Page 93

    93 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 manager. Click the device configuration b...

  • Page 94: Firmware Upgrade

    94 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 open. You can upg...

  • Page 95: System Settings

    95 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 auto refreshing of the network device ...

  • Page 96: Setup Wizard

    96 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual setup wizard this button will launch the setup wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click next..

  • Page 97

    97 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual enter a password and retype it in the verify password field. Click next..

  • Page 98

    98 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 99

    99 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 value are required..

  • Page 100

    100 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 101

    101 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 required. Click next..

  • Page 102

    102 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual the dwl-8200ap setup is complete!.

  • Page 103: Refresh

    103 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 this button to view the version of ap m...

  • Page 104: Networking Basics

    104 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual using the network setup wizard in windows ® xp in this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using windows ® xp. Note: please refer to websites such as http://www.Homenethelp.Com and http://www.Microsoft.Com/windows2000 for information a...

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    105 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 in this window:.

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    106 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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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    107 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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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    108 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 of the computers on your network. C...

  • Page 109

    109 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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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    110 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 111: Naming Your Computer

    111 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual naming your computer to name your computer in 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 the system properties window. Y...

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    112 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 be in the same ip address range (se...

  • Page 113

    113 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual this window will appear: click the support tab. Click close..

  • Page 114: Xp/2000

    114 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 ip addresses. If you are not usin...

  • Page 115

    115 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 example, if one computer has an ip ad...

  • Page 116: Osx

    116 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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. Assigning a static ip address in macintosh...

  • Page 117

    117 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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..

  • Page 118

    118 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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..

  • Page 119: Xp & 2000

    119 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 of the wireless router or access po...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    120 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 following if you are having probl...

  • Page 121

    121 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 and select view...

  • Page 122

    122 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 > my co...

  • Page 123

    123 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 properties to check that the drivers are ...

  • Page 124

    124 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 wireless range. Please refer to install...

  • Page 125

    125 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 restore the other devices on your netw...

  • Page 126: Technical Specifications

    126 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 • sn...

  • Page 127

    127 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 @ 5...

  • Page 128

    128 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 • 24mbps: -77dbm • 36mbps: -73dbm • 48mb...

  • Page 129: Contacting Technical Support

    129 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 the duration of the warranty period on this ...

  • Page 130: Warranty

    130 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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, and · only for products ...

  • Page 131

    131 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 clearance or liquidation ...

  • Page 132

    132 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 particular purpose and non-inf...

  • Page 133

    133 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual 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 from that to which the rec...

  • Page 134: Registration

    134 d-link dwl-8200ap user manual version 1.1 revised: 02/18/2006 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.