D-Link DWL-2000AP Product Manual
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- D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 1
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP High-Speed 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 2
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 8 Getting Started 12 Using the Configuration Menu 14 Networking Basics 25 Troubleshooting 40 Technical Specifications 47 Contacting Technical Support 50 Warranty and Registration 51 2 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 3
Package Contents D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.0A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 4
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP High-Speed Wireless Access Point is a draft 802.11g high-performance, wireless access point that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The DWL-2000AP is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet your wireless - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 5
Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert either a Straight-through or a Cross-over Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-2000AP to a switch on the local network. Receptor for - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 6
LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power: Solid green light indicates connection LAN: Blinking green light indicates activity on the Ethernet Port; solid green light indicates - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 7
wireless networking requirements: Access Point; AP-to-AP Bridging; AP-to-Multipoint Bridging; and Wireless Client. Faster wireless networking with the draft 802.11g standard to provide a wireless Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS SERVER, will obtain a new security - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 8
desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point is - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 9
users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. Inexpensive solution- Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-2000AP is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 10
Technology The DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the ) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-2000AP will automatically sense the best possible detail in the Introduction and the Features section of this manual. The DWL-2000AP is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 11
Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 12
wireless Access Point D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP A 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPro DWL-G650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, or D-Link AirPlus - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 13
router.) Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the DWL-2000AP (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2000AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 14
After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the web browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-2000AP. The DWL-2000AP default IP Address is shown below: Open the - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 15
that is sent over the WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the DWL-2000AP make sure to also enable encryption on all the wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established.) Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 16
for the DWL-2000AP. These settings may be referred to as Private settings.You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. IP AddressSubnet Mask- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 17
) Advanced > Mode The DWL-2000AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: a Wireless Access Point; a Wireless Client; a Wireless Bridge; or a Multi-Point Bridge. 1 Access Point mode is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. 2 Wireless Client mode will transform any - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 18
When using the DWL-2000AP in Wireless Client mode, you will enter the MAC address of the Remote AP. When using the DWL-2000AP in Wireless Bridge mode, you will enter the MAC address of the Remote Bridge. Find the MAC address of the DWL-2000AP that is acting as a Remote Access Point or a Remote - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 19
Message)- 3 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the wireless access point and the roaming - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 20
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-2000AP administrator can change the system password. Password- Enter the password and enter again to confirm Apply- Click Apply to save the changes 20 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 21
other saved setting file can be loaded back on the DWL-2000AP. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the Wireless Access Point back to factory settings by clicking on Restore. Save Settings to Local - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 22
) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Access Point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 23
) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information about the DWL-2000AP, such as the assigned IP Address and the wireless settings. Status > Log The Log keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Access Point. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 24
Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DWL-2000AP. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above. 24 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 25
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 26
Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: 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 26 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 27
Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next 27 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 28
Networking Basics (continued) 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. 28 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 29
Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 30
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 31
continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 32
Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:(In Windows XP) Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and Click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 33
in Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 34
Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start Double-click on Control Panel 34 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 35
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 35 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 36
subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) 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 36 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 37
OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences cClick on Network 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 37 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 38
Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router's IP Address will appear in a few seconds 38 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 39
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 show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 40
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 41
as shown in the illustration below. default Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since the DWL2000AP has an IP Address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 42
, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will be able to give you the DNS server information. If you need to find out how to ping network devices, please refer to "Checking the Wireless Connection by pinging" in the Networking Basics section of this manual. 3. Check that the drivers for the network - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 43
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus® DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000ap Select - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 44
on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. Move the DWL-2000AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) 44 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 45
Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can't I get a wireless connection? (continued) Turn off your DWL-2000AP and the client. Turn the DWL-2000AP back on again, and then turn on the client. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 46
Troubleshooting (continued) 8. Resetting the DWL-2000AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-2000AP to the factory default settings. Reset To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-2000AP to the Factory Default Settings, - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 47
.3u Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Server and Client Wireless Operating Range � Indoors - up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors - up to 1312 feet (400 meters) Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 149 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 48
1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -89dBm Physical Dimensions: L = 5.6 inches (142mm) W = 4.3 inches (109mm) H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm (32mW) ?2dB Security: 802.1x WPA*-WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) External - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 49
Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Power Input: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A Weight: .44 lbs. (200 g) Warranty: 3 year 49 - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 50
can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 51
(and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates. Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of DLink's products will not be applied to and does - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 52
covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products that have been - D-Link DWL-2000AP | Product Manual - Page 53
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication to this equipment; such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (1) The devices are Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/ (05/09/05) 53
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Manual
Building Networks for People
High-Speed 2.4 GHz Wireless
Access Point
D-Link
Air
Plus
Xtreme G™
DWL-2000AP