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  • D-Link DWL-3260AP | User Manual - Page 1
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    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Three Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Product Specifications 55 
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    Package Contents Package Contents  D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless 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
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    Introduction The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP is a powerful and reliable wireless access point for businessclass enterprise environments. Designed for indoor installation, this access point provides advanced functions including 108Mbps Turbo speed, security, Quality of Service (QoS), and
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    For public Internet access applications, you can broadcast the SSID to enable user radio cards to automatically find available access points. For private . By supporting multiple SSIDs, the DWL-3260AP allows you to logically divide your access point into several virtual access points all within
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    but it also supports SNMP v.3 for better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-3260AP for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-3260AP easily with the Web-based configuration. A D-Link D-View module will
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    as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-3260AP saves money by providing multi-functionality that is configurable in one of four different modes. Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations
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    Standards-Based Technology Wireless Basics The DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802. reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-3260AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest
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    Wireless Basics The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP 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,
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    Three Operational Modes Three Operational Modes 10
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    with the DWL-3260AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link WDA-2320 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) 7 Install the drivers for the
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    Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3260AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit. Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from
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    connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3260AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password field blank Cli ck OK Note: If
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    Using the Configuration Menu After successfully logging into the DWL-3260AP the following screen appears: When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each
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    Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect
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    your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required). Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here). Key Type*: Select HEX
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    Accounting Mode: Select if you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is default). Note: you can input the secondary RADIUS server and accounting server settings if you have the
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    AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. 18
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    with AP mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network
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    > WDS with AP (continued) Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same to auto-select the Address: channel for best wireless performance.) WDS Site Survey: Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS Server required). 20
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    DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g Mode: WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default
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    the Configuration Menu Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance.) Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your
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    Home > Wireless Modes Using the Configuration Menu AP Mode Access Point WDS with AP WDS Authentication Available Open System Shared Key Open System/Shared Key WPA-Enterprise WPA-Personal WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Enterprise
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    (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-3260AP. When DHCP is selected the other fields here will be greyed out. IP Address: The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address
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    an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. *"Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications
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    G with Dynamic Turbo. Disabled: Standard 802.11g support, no enhanced capabilities. Super G without Capable of the user experience for audio and video applications over a Wi-Fi network. Preamble: Select the default value which the DWL-3260AP should transmit signals. Choose from 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps,
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    wireless network traffic and clients using multiple DWL-3260APs. Select Enable or Disable. User Limit: Sets the maximum amount of users allowed (0-64). Link Integrity: If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DWL-3260AP is disconnected, the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless
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    a VLAN. Band: IEEE802.11g is selected. Index: You can select up to 7 multi-SSIDs. The default multi-SSIDs is the primary, which puts the total to 8 multi-SSIDs. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default
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    this field will be enabled. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN. This will cause the access point to send DHCP requests with the VLAN tag. The switch and the DHCP server must support VLAN IEEE802.1Q frames. The access point must be able to reach the DHCP server. Check with the
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    AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The Interval: default value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. 30
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    Home > Advanced Settings > Rogue AP Using the Configuration Menu BSS Type: The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Band: Select the type of network (bands 11b and 11g) that you would like the AP detection to search on. 31
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    the AP, just click on "Add" to save it to the AP list. AP List: This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access on the network. 32
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    management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-3260AP to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned From: Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network. The
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    the DNS server. The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Lease Time The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server
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    devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DWL-3260AP to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device at every restart. The IP addresses assigned in the
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    determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable. The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-3260AP, if
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    when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-3260AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function has Dynamic Pools: assigned dynamic IP addresses. Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within
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    Using the Configuration Menu Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP address: static IP address pool. Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the address: device. 38
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    the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list, and click Save
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    is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Ethernet to WLAN Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with Access: wireless clients. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices
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    Home > Status > Device Information Using the Configuration Menu Device Information: This window displays the configuration settings of the DWL-3260AP, including the firmware version and device MAC address. 41
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    : This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DWL-3260AP. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DWL-3260AP. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band the client is connected on
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    Home > Status > Stats > Ethernet Ethernet Traffic Statistics: This page displays statistics both the transmitted and received count for frames and bytes. 43
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    Home > Status > Stats > WLAN WLAN Traffic Statistics: This page displays 802.11g wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and WEP frame errors. 44
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    Home > Status > Log > View Log Using the Configuration Menu View Log: The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. 45
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    Home > Status > Log > Log Settings Using the Configuration Menu Log Settings Log Server / IP Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the Address: DWL-3260APs log to. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System, Wireless and
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    secondary IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Limit Administrator VID: Enter the specific VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Login Settings User Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. Old Password: When changing your password, enter
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    use, Telnet or SSH. SNMP Settings Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions. Public Community Enter the the private SNMP community string. String: External LED Indicators Default: The LED is ON by default. Uncheck the box to disable the LED indicator. Status
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    After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DWL-3260AP from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version. Upload SSL Click Browse to locate the SSL Certification
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    : Click Browse to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DWL-3260AP. Download Click Download to save the current DWL-3260AP configuration Configuration File: to your local computer. 50
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    Tools > Cfg File > Choose file Using the Configuration Menu When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears. Select the file you wish to download and click Open. Click OK to begin loading. Click Restart for the settings to take effect. The dialog box above will
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    address. IP Address: SNTP/NTP Select your correct Time Zone. Time Zone: Daylight Saving Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Time: Set Date and Time manually: You can either manually set the time for your AP here, or you can click the Copy Your Computer's Time Settings button to copy the
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    System > System Settings Using the Configuration Menu Click Restart to restart the DWL-3260AP. Click Restore to restore the DWL-3260AP back to factory default settings. 53
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    Help Using the Configuration Menu Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. 54
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    Product Specifications Standards - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - IEEE 802.3 - IEEE 802.3u - IEEE 802.3af Data Rates - For 802.11g: 108, Power 18 dBm Typical Receiver Sensitivity - For 802.11b: 1Mbps: -94dBm 2Mbps: -90dBm 5.5Mbps: -89dBm 11Mbps: -85dBm - For 802.11g: Technical Specifications 55
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    24Mbps: -77dBm 36Mbps: -73dBm 48Mbps: -72dBm 54Mbps: -72dBm Operation Modes - Access Point - WDS With AP - WDS Security - 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP data encryption - MAC address filtering - WPA/WPA2 EAP - WPA/WPA2 PSK - 802.1x User Authentication - AES - 802.11i-ready - 802.1Q SSID broadcast enable
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    to 65 C (-40 to 149 F) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storing Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Certifications - FCC Class B - CE - Wi-Fi Technical Specifications 57
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