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- D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 1
D-Link AirXpert™ DWL-7000AP Tri-Mode Dualband 2.4/5GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Building Networks for People - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 2
Contents Package Contents 4 Introduction 5 Wireless Basics 7 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Networking Basics 22 Troubleshooting 52 Technical Specifications 58 Contacting Technical Support 60 Warranty and Registration 62 2 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 3
of Package: D-Link Air Xpert™ DWL-7000AP 2.4GHz/5GHz Tri-mode Dualband Wireless Access Point Power Adapter - 5V DC, 2.5A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-7000AP will cause - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 4
the operating system independent, Web-based software user interface that also features a step-by-step Setup Wizard to get your router up and running in just a matter of minutes. The DWL-7000AP incorporates the 802.1x standard for wireless user authentication and WPA* (Wi-Fi Protected Access) which - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 5
Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port Power Receptor Straight-Through cable is required with 802.1x and WPA* - Other 802.11g devices can connect securely using 802.1x authentication and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) * WPA features available as a firmware upgrade download in Q3 2003 *" - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 6
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below: LED Power LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source LAN (10/100) A steady light - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 7
users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link (AP) is a device used to provide this link. - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 8
Link AirPro DWL-A520 and D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link AirXpert DWL-AG520, and D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-7000AP transmissions. The DWL-7000AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including: WPA and 802 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 9
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Desktop and laptop computers with wireless network adapters installed can access the D-Link Air Xpert™ DWL-7000AP from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 10
, with its default settings, the DWL-7000AP will automatically connect with other D-Link Air Xpert™ products IP ADDRESS Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup, such as the DI-604, you will not need to assign a static IP Address. If you need to assign IP Addresses to the - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 11
here, contains the following D-Link network devices: 2 1 Ethernet Router 3 4 6 5 For a typical wireless setup (as shown above,) Installation Guide included with the DI-604.) Connect the router to the D-Link Air Xpert™ DWL-7000AP. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-7000AP.) - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 12
you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-7000AP, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click Next admin Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 13
for 802.11g devices will also apply to 802.11b devices in your network. Wireless Band: Choose 802.11a or 802.11g. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) "default" is the default setting for both 802.11a and 802.11g. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 14
of the DWL-7000AP. Get IP From: Choose Static or Dynamic. If you select Static you will manually input the IP Address. If you select Dynamic the DHCP server on your network will automatically assign an IP Address. IP Address: The default IP Address is 192.168.0.50. (Note: you will need to use the AP - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 15
range of 256 to 2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance. RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended. Transmit - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 16
in the network Access Control List: Input the MAC Addresses into the list MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 17
the 802.1x feature. 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 the network, the device must be listed in the Access Control List - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 18
among the DWL-7000APs with the same group name. After selecting this option, you will be prompted to enter a Group Name. All the APs that share Load Balancing must have the same Group Name and the same SSID. Assign each Access Point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11). User Limit - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 19
Re-enter the new password Apply: To save changes, click Apply Tools > System Apply Settings and Restart: If you have made any changes to the configuration settings, click Restart to apply the changes Restore to Factory Default Settings: To return the DWL-7000AP to the factory default settings, click - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 20
the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Firmware Update File: Click on Browse to find the updated firmware file on your hard drive. (Before you Browse your hard drive you will need to download the updated firmware from the D-Link Support website: http://support.dlink.com) After you find the updated - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 21
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point. Help The Help menu is displayed here. You can also click on Help in any - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 22
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 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 23
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 23 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 24
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 24 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 25
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. 25 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 26
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-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 27
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-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 28
on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the 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 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 29
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-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 30
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 in - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 31
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-click on Control - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 32
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 32 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 33
: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 34
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 34 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 35
Go to 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 35 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 36
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. Checking - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 37
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-7000AP. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the DWL-7000AP is 192 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 38
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-7000AP has an IP Address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 39
Troubleshooting (continued) 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 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 40
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG650 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 40 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 41
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 DWL-7000AP. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 42
methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-7000AP 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-7000AP to Factory Default Settings, please - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 43
Device Management Web-Based - Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Client Network Architecture Supports Infrastructure Mode LEDs Power WAN LAN (10/100) WLAN - 802.11a, 802.11g Wireless Operating Range* Indoors - up to - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 44
, 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 802.1x WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) External Antenna Type: Dual Non-Detachable Dipole Antenna Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4 - 2.4825 GHz - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 45
,-91dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-90dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-91dBm 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-92dBm 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-93dBm 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-94dBm Warranty: 3 year *WPA features available as a firmware upgrade download in Q3 2003. 45 - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 46
over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com email:[email protected] Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 47
Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO. Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described or to refund at D-Link's sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 48
) before the warranty service is provided. • After manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will Address USA: 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed warranty information within Canada) D-Link - D-Link DWL-7000AP | Product Manual - Page 49
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio to this equipment; such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (1) The devices antenna. Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/ (05/06/2005) 49
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DWL-7000AP
Tri-Mode Dualband 2.4/5GHz
Manual
Building Networks for People
D-Link
Air
Xpert™
Wireless Access Point