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    D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP 5 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Rev. 031502 Building Networks for People
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    Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 6 Getting Started 10 Using the Configuration Utility 15 Troubleshooting 25 Networking Basics 32 Technical Specifications 62 Contacting Technical Support 64 Limited Warranty 65 2
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    of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP 5GHz Wireless Access Point • Power Cable • Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.5A • Manual on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide • Console Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-5000AP will cause damage and
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    using the DWL-5000AP. The DWL-5000AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link AirPro 802.11a Wireless Adapters into a network
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    Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at 64/128/152-bit encryption with dynamic key exchange for security. • Two external antennas *Maximum wireless rate. LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-5000AP Wireless Access Point has 4 LEDs as shown below: LED LED Activity
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    Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link. People use wireless . Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN
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    over a broad area. D-Link AirPro Wireless LAN products include: 802.11a 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-A650) 802.11a 5GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-A520) 802.11a 5GHz Wireless Access Points (DWL-5000AP) Standards - Based Technology The
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    Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other
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    , range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to
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    Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable
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    802.11a Access Point (DWL-5000AP) to the router. 3. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the DWL-A520 AirPro Wireless PCI Adapter into your desktop computer. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide included
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    , then follow the instructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this: Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your network
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    ) Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point (the D-Link AirPro DWL5000AP) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the D-Link DCM-200 cable modem.) 2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the laptop computer
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    have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL-5000AP. (Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information.) If you are using a D-Link router in your network, such as the DI-704P, with the factory default settings, you will not need to assign a static IP Address
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    Using the Configuration Utility (continued) General Configuration In this window you can make changes to the default settings, if you wish. D-Link 802.11a AirPro products network together, out of the box, with the default settings. No configuration is needed. All computers on the network must be
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    can use this window to configure encryption keys. Encryption is optional. If you do use encryption, then all the computers on the network, and the DWL-5000AP, must use the same encryption key in order to communicate. • From the pull-down Key Length menu, select the Key Length. • Enter the Encryption
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    Control List) gives you the option of allowing or disallowing association with the Access Point for certain computers on your network. ACL is optional. MAC Addresses are used to create this list. If you choose to use this function, please
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    • ACL Type: For an extra level of security on the network, enter Default Shared Key, or a specific Unique Key (either 64, 128 or 152 bits.) If you select Allow in this field, you must keep the Unique Key field blank. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Per Station Privacy • If you select
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    Utility (continued) Configuration Script If you are using multiple Access Points on your network, after you have completed the configuration of one DWL-5000AP, you can use the Configuration Script to configure all the other DWL-5000APs. To use this function, please do the following: C:\foldername
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    is required. Place the Image Name file (ap11.img in the example below) in the root of the ftp server. • Click Advanced to update the firmware (Note: Do not power down or cancel the AP during the update or the update will be lost. Click Help at any time for more
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    • Enter the IP Address of the ftp server in the Host Name field. • Enter the User Name. (Anonymous is frequently used.) • If there is no password, leave it blank. • The Image Path is not required if the image file is placed in the ftp root. • Click Update Using the Configuration Utility (
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    • Click About, when the upgrade is complete. Information about the updated firmware will be displayed. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Statistics • Click Statistics for more detailed information about the DWL-5000AP
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    the DWL5000AP through the web-browser. If there is a problem accessing the web configuration through an Ethernet connection, the Console port is provided as an alternate method of connection. To use the Console port, first connect one end of the Console cable to the Console port on the DWL-5000AP
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    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-5000AP 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
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    section of this manual. 802.11a Network Adapter Settings DWL-5000AP Settings • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified in the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link AirPro products is
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    is selected, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the wireless clients and the access points. (Please see Checking the Wireless Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.) 802.11a Network Adapter Encryption DWL-5000AP Encryption
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    in the illustrations 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 DWL-5000AP has an IP Address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168
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    Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. •
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    Troubleshooting (continued) • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK 30
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    methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-5000AP to the factory default settings. Remember that all 802.11a D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP to Factory Default Settings
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    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer
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    Networking Basics 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
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    Networking Basics 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 34
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    Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
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    Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. 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
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    Networking Basics 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 your
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    the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need 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 to use. 38
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    Networking Basics 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. You may enter
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    . • Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. • All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. • Click OK Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • Double-click on the Local Area Connection Icon in the taskbar. In this window you will see the Signal
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    Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • Click Configure to access more information. • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration.
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    Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • The Network Name (SSID) should be set to Default. • The Network Connection should be set to the correct mode (Infrastructure
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    Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless 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-
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    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 44
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    • Double-click on Network Connections Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties
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    are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) 46
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    DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or
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    We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard 1. Adding a local printer 2. Sharing an network printer 3. Sharing an LPR printer Adding a local printer (A printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called
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    • Click on Add a printer • Click Next
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    Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • .) • Click Next • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk
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    change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. • Click Next This screen gives you information about your printer. • Click Finish
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has printed, • Click OK • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. 52
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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these
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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish 54
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    Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer the computers on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers. After you run the Add Printer Wizard on all
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    (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP101P+ or the DP-313. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on
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    • Select A Network Printer • Click Next Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next
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    • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. • Click Next 58
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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.) • Click OK
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    screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • Click Have Disk If the printer driver is already installed, • Select Keep existing driver • Click Next 60
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    . • Please run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network in order to share the printer. Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before you run the Add Printer Wizard.
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    Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. Technical Specifications Standards • • • Ports • Equivalent Privacy) Encryption • Access Control LIst Media Access Control • CSMA/CA *Maximum wireless signal rate based on
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    Ethernet Link/Activity • Wireless Activity Operating Voltage • 5V± -10% Network Architecture • Supports Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna Type • Dual 5dBi dipole antennas with diversity • Power parameter software configurable Available
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    : (800) 758-5489 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com When contacting technical support, please provide the following information: • Serial number of the unit • Model number or product name • Software type and version number 64
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    (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates. What You Must Do For Warranty Service: Registration is conducted via a link on our Web Site (http://www.dlink.com/). Each product purchased must be
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    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; and Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link. Disclaimer of Other
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D-Link
AirPro
DWL-5000AP
5 GHz Wireless Access Point
Manual
Rev. 031502
Building Networks for People