D-Link DWL-7200AP Product Manual
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D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP 802.11a/802.11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps Access Point with PoE Manual Building Networks for People - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 2
3 Introduction 4 Connections 5 LEDs...6 Features 7 Wireless Basics 8 Installation Considerations 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Using the AP Manager 35 Troubleshooting 56 Technical Specifications 62 Contacting Technical Support 65 Warranty and Registration 66 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 3
Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP 802.11a/802.11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps Access Point with PoE Power over Ethernet base unit Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A Power cord Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 4
your wireless networking needs. The DWL-7200AP can operate as an access point, or in access point-to-access point bridging mode, or in access point-to-multipoint bridging mode, or in AP client mode, or as a repeater. Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 5
the Reset Button restores the DWL-7200AP to its original factory default settings. The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/ MDIX. You can insert either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL-7200AP to the local network. Receptor for the Power Adapter. - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 6
-Emitting Diode. The DWL-7200AP Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: 100M (Link/Act): Blinking green light indicates activity on the Fast Ethernet Port; solid green light indicates connection. Fast Ethernet supports data transfer rates up to 100Mbps. Power: Solid green light indicates - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 7
wireless network adapter cards. 5 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point, AP-to-AP Bridging, AP-to-Multipoint Bridging, AP Client, or Repeater. Easy Installation with PoE (Power - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 8
or office. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-7200AP saves money by providing multi-functionality, configurable in one of four different modes. Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 9
Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers The DWL-7200AP is also interoperable with other 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-7200AP Wireless Access Point - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 10
Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 11
of other devices): A wireless access point - D-Link AirPremier™ AG DWL-7200AP An Ethernet router - D-Link DI-604 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG660 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG530 A cable modem - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 12
Broadband Router, via the PoE unit, to the DWL-7200AP. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-7200AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG660 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 13
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-7200AP. The DWL-7200AP default IP address is shown below: Open the - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 14
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Wireless Band- Select IEEE802.11a (default) or IEEE802.11g. SSIDSSID Broadcast- 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 SSID - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 15
network and cannot be seen on the Internet. Get IP From- Select Static (Manual) or Dynamic (DHCP) as the method you will use to assign an IP address to the DWL-7200AP. IP AddressSubnet Mask- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.50 The subnet mask of the - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 16
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-7200AP can be configured to perform in any of five modes: Wireless Access Point, Wireless Bridge, Multi-Point Bridge, AP Client or Repeater. Access Point - is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. PtP Bridge - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 17
Advanced > Mode (continued) PtMP Bridge - will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. Other wireless LANs must be using DWL-7200APs. Click to enable, and enter up to 8 remote AP MAC addresses. Click Site Survey to see the configuration of the devices on the network. AP Repeater - will - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 18
Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless BandIEEE802.11a is selected (default). FrequencyThe frequency is 5.18GHz. Advanced > Performance > 802.11a ChannelThe default channel is 36. Auto Channel SelectThe access point automatically selects the best channel for communication. The default setting - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 19
wireless network are configured with Super Mode with Static Turbo enabled. Radio Wave- Select ON or OFF. Wireless BandIEEE802.11g is selected. FrequencyThe frequency is 2.437GHz. ChannelThe default sent by an access point to synchronize a network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 20
(-9dB), minimum power. This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range. Super Mode- Super Mode is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11g network. For top performance, all wireless devices on - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 21
> Wireless Access Settings The following fields are available for configuration in this window: Wireless Band- Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. Access ControlMAC Address- Select Disabled to disable the filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 22
are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with wireless clients. If this feature is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices is blocked, but wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 23
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11a is selected here. Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Authentication- Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 24
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption (continued) WPA mode- PSK - The Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA does not you will need to enter a figure in this field. RADIUS Server- Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port- Enter the port on your AP dedicated to - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 25
Encryption > WPA-PSK When you select WPA-EAP, you will configure the following properties. Wireless Band- Select 802.11a or 802.11g Pass Phrase- When you be valid. Update Interval- The default value of 1800 is recommended. EncryptionApply- Select Enabled. Click Apply to save changes. - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 26
Balance you allow several DWL-7200APs to balance wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-7200APs in the network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). User Limit: Set the User Limit in this field (0-64). Link Integrity: Select Enabled or - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 27
Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. DNS- Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-7200AP - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 28
of the a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. DNS- Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-7200AP. Status- Assigned Static Pool- Turn the Static - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 29
the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DWL-7200AP and assign dynamic and static IP address - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 30
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name- Enter a user name; admin is the default setting. Old Password- To change your password, enter your old password here. New Password- Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password- Enter your new password again. 30 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 31
system settings and restart the DWL-7200AP. Tools > System Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to return the DWL-7200AP to its factory default settings. Update File- After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from http://support.dlink. com you can browse - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 32
Menu (continued) Update FileBrowse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Tools > Cfg File Load Settings to the Local Hard - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 33
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-7200AP, as well as the Firmware version, and the MAC address. Status > Stats This window displays the statistics of the 802.11a or 802.11g wireless local area network. (In the example shown - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 34
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Client Info Information about the clients associated with the DWL-7200AP is listed here. At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed. Help 34 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 35
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 AirPremier AG AP Manager • Select DWL-7200AP Discovering Devices Click on this button to discover the devices available on - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 36
the Shift key, click on the first AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list. IP Configuration You can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to multiple AP's by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s). Select the AP that you want to assign - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 37
Using the AP Manager (continued) 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 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 38
selected access point. This option is only configurable when one access point is selected for configuration. To configure multiple devices with an IP address at one time, please reference the previous page. • Gateway: Enter the IP address of your gateway, typically your router address. • DHCP client - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 39
traffic and wireless clients among the access points with the same SSID. All the APs that share Load Balancing must have the same SSID. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). • User Limit: Enter the number of load balancing users, from 0-64. • Link Integrity - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 40
) Device Configuration>Wireless • SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 36 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. • Super A: Super A is - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 41
) Device Configuration>Wireless • SSID: The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless network. • Channel: Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting. • SSID Broadcast: Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID to network clients. • Super G: Super G is - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 42
settings on the intial 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: Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used on the selected device(s). • Encryption - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 43
: Select the interval during which the group key will be vaild. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11g>WPA-EAP • Cipher Type: Select Auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. • Group Key Update Interval: Select the - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 44
> IEEE 802.11a & IEEE 802.11g>Security Server • RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. • RADIUS Port: Enter the port used on the RADIUS server. • RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11a>WPA-PSK • Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 45
Using the AP Manager (continued) Device Configuration>Security>IEEE 802.11g> WPA-PSK • Cipher Type: Select auto, TKIP, or AES from the pulldown menu. • Group Key Update Interval: Select the interval during - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 46
11g clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabled, IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g wireless stations are not allowed to exchange data through the access point. The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: • Internal Station Connection: Enabling this allows - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 47
>AP Mode The following features are configurable in IEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g: • Access Point: The default setting used to create a wireless LAN. • PtP Bridge: Allows you to connect two wireless LANs together. This only works with another DWL-7200AP. If enabled you must enter the MAC address of - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 48
: 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. • DNS: The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable. • Domain Name: Enter the domain name of the DWL-7200AP, if applicable. • Lease Time - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 49
AP Manager (continued) Configuration Files The DWL-7200AP 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 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 50
and click Open. IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED. System Settings You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-7200AP by clicking on this button. • Access Password: This sets the admin password for the selected device(s). • Auto Refresh - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 51
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard This button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through device configuration. Click Next Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field. Click Next 51 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 52
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11g Enter the SSID and the Channel for the network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next 52 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 53
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) IEEE802.11a Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE network. Click Next If you want to enable Encryption, enter the Encryption values here. Click Next 53 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 54
Using the AP Manager (continued) Setup Wizard (continued) Click Finish The DWL-7200AP setup is complete! 54 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 55
Using the AP Manager (continued) Refresh 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 refresh the list of devices available on the network. About Click on this button to view the - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 56
of the DWL-7200AP 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 recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-7200AP Wireless Access Point. 1.The computer - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 57
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 DWL7200AP 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-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 58
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode (continued). Check to access the Internet. Typically, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will be able to give you the DNS server information. 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 59
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 DWL-G650 Select Properties to - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 60
SSID 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-7200AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) 60 - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 61
. Turn the DWL-7200AP back on again, and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP address, subnet - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 62
(WPA - TKIP/AES PSK) • 802.1x (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP) • MAC Address Access Control List Wireless Frequency Range • 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz • 5.18GHz to 5.24GHz "Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 80211.g specfications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 63
• QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps • 64QAM @ 48, 54 and 108Mbps DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps Transmit Output Power For 802.11a: • 63mW (18dBm) • 40mW (16dBm) • 32mW (15dBm) • 6mW (7dBm) • 1mW (0dBm) For 802.11b: • 63mW (18dBm) • 40mW (16dBm) • 32mW (15dBm - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 64
18Mbps: -80dBm • 24Mbps: -77dBm • 36Mbps: -73dBm • 48Mbps: -72dBm • 54Mbps: -72dBm LEDs • Power • 10M • 100M • 802.11a • 802.11b/g Operating Voltage • 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE Wireless Operating Range* 802.11g (Full Power with 5dBi gain diversity dipole antenna) Indoors: • 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps • 105ft - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 65
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 354-6555 D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 354-6560 D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 66
power supplies and fans) One (1) Year • Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year • Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link Link's sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service to the original purchase point based on its return - D-Link DWL-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 67
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-7200AP | Product Manual - Page 68
adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link the instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to try firmware controlled in USA. For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink
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Manual
Building Networks for People
D-Link
Air
Premier™ AG
DWL-7200AP
802.11a/802.11g Dualband Wireless
108Mbps Access Point with PoE