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  • D-Link DWL-6000AP | Product Manual - Page 1
    D-Link AirProTM DWL-6000AP 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People
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    Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 8 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 12 Networking Basics 24 Troubleshooting 53 Technical Specifications 59 Contacting Technical Support 62 Warranty 63 Registration 66 2
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    of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP 5GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter - 5V DC, 2.5A • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable 2.4GHz/ Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-6000AP will cause damage and
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    , the D-Link Air Pro DWL-6000AP has an intuitive and secure web-based interface that is powered by an embedded web server. You can also manage your network with the AP Manager which is available on the CD that is included in your package. Advanced security is offered 802.1x support. After completing
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    connect the Access Point with the D-Link 2.4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into an existing network. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-6000AP. Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port Power
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    upgrade • AP Manager on the Installation CD • Supports AP Discover and easy IP Configuration • Bulk Firmware upgrade • Bulk device setting (WEP key, ACL, MD5 Database and others) • Supports D-View and Open View for Enterprise application • Supports Telnet Configuration • MAC layer ACL (Access
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    -Emitting Diode. The DWL-6000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below: Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are based Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where
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    in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area. 8
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    Wireless Basics The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link AirPro 802.11a family of products, which include: ♦ 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (D-Link DWL-A650) ♦ 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers (D-Link DWL-A520) The DWL-6000AP is also compatible
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    Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, D-Link AirPro DWL6000AP lets you access your network between the DWL-6000AP and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-A650) to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPro Wireless product
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    the same IP Address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network. An Infrastructure wireless network contains an Access Point. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP An
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    5 the DWL-6000AP, using the web-based interface. 6 Troubleshooting - learn how to check for common installation issues and other tips for troubleshooting. Please remember that D-Link AirPro wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings
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    ). The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL-6000AP. The DWL6000AP has a default IP Address of 192.168.0.50 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 If you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to
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    have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-6000AP, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin (lower case) in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click Next aaddmminin The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more
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    you have made any changes or additions. 255.255.255.0 This window displays the default settings of the DWL-6000AP. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.50. If you select Dynamic IP Address, you will obtain a dynamic IP Address from a DHCP server on your network. (Note: you will need to use the
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    Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance The default Performance settings are shown in the illustration up to 22 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled for 802.11a. 802.11b does not have the Turbo mode option. Frequency:
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    Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you 1/2, 1/8, or minimum Power. You may wish to limit the distance of the signal for security purposes. Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings Select the Wireless Band (802.11a or
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    Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Select 802.11a or 802.11b Internal Station Connection: Click on Enabled* to enable communication between the 802.
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    the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band: Select 802.11a or 802.11b Authentication: Select from one of the following: Open System: the DWL-6000AP will be visible to all devices on the network. Open System is the default setting. Shared Key: in order to access the DWL-6000AP on
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    your password in a safe place. Click Help at any time if you need assistance. Click Apply if you have made any changes. Tools > System If you have made changes to the configuration settings, click Restart in this window to apply the changes. Click Restore, if you would like to return the DWL-6000AP
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    Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Click Browse: select the updated firmware file that you downloaded from support.dlink.com Click OK: after you have selected the file, click OK Tools > Misc Telnet Settings Status: Select Enabled or Disabled Timeout: Select the Timeout period
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    the Configuration Menu Run TFTP Program *To run the D-Link TFTP program, insert the DWL-6000AP CD-ROM, and click on Run TFTP Program. Or go to Start > Run > and type d:\tftpd.exe (where "d:\" refers to the CD-ROM drive on the computer.) (Note: The TFTP program must be running to upload the firmware
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    Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access
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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 to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about
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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 25
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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 26
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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. 27
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    Networking Basics 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 Drive, in this case drive A. Format the disk
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    Networking Basics 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. 29
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    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 to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network
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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 a
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    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-click on the Local Area Connection icon
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    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration 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
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    Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 34
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    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 35
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    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 Built-in Ethernet Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 36
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    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 Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router's IP Address will appear in a few seconds 37
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    and 2000 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 Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. 38
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    have not covered here, in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. 39
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    Networking Basics 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 a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Next Select Local printer attached to this computer (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next Select Use the following port: From the pull-down menu select the correct
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. Click Next 42
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Click Finish When the test page has printed, Click OK 43
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer 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. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup
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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next 45
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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 46
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    : Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the
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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. 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
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    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 Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. Click Next 49
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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 50
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    This 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, do the following: Select Keep existing
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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. Click Next Select Yes, to print a test page. Click
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    are installed properly) in this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are loaded properly. • Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL-6000AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address
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    the correct available network, as shown 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-6000AP has an IP Address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an
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    Troubleshooting 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
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    Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPro 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 56
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    to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DWL6000AP
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    methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-6000AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP to Factory Default Settings, please
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    - 5V DC, 2.5A Network Management • Web-Based Interface AP Manager available on the Installation CD Telnet-compatible Network Architecture • Supports Infrastructure Mode .. Diagnostic LED Power 100M Link/Act .• 10M Link/Act 11a WLAN 11b WLAN Range • Indoors - up to 328 feet (100 meters) • Outdoors
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    * (up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode) Data Security: • 64, 128, 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption • Access Control List Antenna Type: • 5dBi dipole antenna with diversity • Power parameter software configurable Available Channels: • Eight non-overlapping channels for North America
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    • 64 QAM • 5dBi dipole antenna with diversity Modulation Techniques: • BPSK • QPSK 802.11b Specifications Data Rates: • 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 22Mbps* Data Security: • 64, 128, 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Antenna Type: • 2dBi antenna with Diversity Available Channels: • Eleven channels
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    to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email:[email protected] When contacting technical support, please provide the following information: • Serial number of the unit • Model number or product name • Software type and version number 62
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    Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects
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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; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have
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    FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH DLINK'S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY
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    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. (02/09/2005) 66
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