D-Link DWL-700AP manuel d'utilisation

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    Manual D-Link Air DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Building Networks for People TM Wireless Access Point[...]

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    2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting S tarted ..........[...]

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    3 Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter Content s of Package: D-Link Air DWL-700AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . System [...]

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    4 Introduction The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.1 1b high-perfor- mance wireless device that can be used in one of three modes: as an access point, a repeater , or a wireless client. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. The DWL-700AP is comp atible with [...]

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    5 ! 3 Operational Modes – Use the DWL-700AP as an access point, a repeater , or a wireless client. ! Fully 802.1 1b Comp atible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.1 1b st andard and interoperable with all existing 802.1 1b compliant devices. ! Provides a level of security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption – Supports 64-,128-bit WEP encrypti[...]

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    6 W ireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that[...]

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    7 Installation Considerations The number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. T ypical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these [...]

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    8 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the Cable or DSL mode[...]

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    9 Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-700AP , you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-700AP . The DWL-700AP’s default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser T ype in the IP address of the access point (The IP address shown in the example above is the d[...]

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    10 Home > Wizard Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page. Apply Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page. Clicking Help will bring up helpful information regarding the page. Help Clicking Restart will restart the router ..(Necessary for some changes.) Restart Cancel After logging in, the screen below will appear . Click on t[...]

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    11 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > Wireless AP Name: Y ou may choose to rename your access point, especially if you have more than one access point on your network. SSID: The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you ch[...]

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    12 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP address automatically assigned to the DWL-700AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses “automatically .” With a DHCP Server ther[...]

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    13 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled . Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the access point as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. St arting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter [...]

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    14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Mode Access Point: Select this option to use the DWL-700 AP as an access point in your network. Wireless Client: Select this option to use the DWL-700AP as a wireless client in your network. A wireless client is a device that connects to the network through a router or an access point. Re[...]

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    15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Performance slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2,346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance. DTIM Interval (Beacon Rate) : (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value between 1 and 255 (default is 3)[...]

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    16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny computers by their MAC Addresses from access- ing the DWL-700AP . Y ou can either manually add a MAC Address or select the MAC Address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the broadband router ( Connected PCs ). The default sett[...]

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    17 Save Settings: The current system set- tings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. T o re- load a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. Click Load when you have se[...]

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    18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) T ools > Firmware Click on Click here to check for the latest firmware... . Download the latest firmware to your hard drive. Then click Browse on this page to find the firmware upgrade on your hard drive. Click Apply to start the firmware upgrade. Status > Device Info This screen displays the cur[...]

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    19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status > Log View Log The access point keeps a running log of event s and activities occurring on the AP . If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves for[...]

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    20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status> Stats T raffic St atistics The access point keeps traffic statistics. Y ou are able to view the statistics of the router on both the Ethernet portion of the network and the wireless portion of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Status > Wireless Connect[...]

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    21 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start&[...]

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    22 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) 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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    23 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next .[...]

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    24 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics (continued) 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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    25 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below , select the option that fit s your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou 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.[...]

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    26 Networking Basics (continued) 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. T o continue click Next.[...]

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    27 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you rest art the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the oth[...]

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    28 ! ! Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer T o name your computer in Windows XP , please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer . Select Properties and click. ! ! ! ! Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Descripti[...]

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    29 ! Networking Basics Naming your Computer ! In this window , enter the Computer name . Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK . ! ! Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP ad- dres[...]

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    30 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Some gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable gateway/router you will not need to a[...]

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    31 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections . ! ! Double-click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections .[...]

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    32 Select Use the following DNS server address . Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router . (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) Networking Basics Assigning a S tatic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Y ou have completed the assignment of a static IP address. (Y ou do not need to assign a static IP address if you have a[...]

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    33 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection w[...]

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    34 Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-700AP is ON . If the LED is not ON , check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted. Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly . Please see item 3 ( Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly ) in this T roubleshooting section to check that the dr[...]

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    35 T roubleshooting (continued) Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point. T o check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear . Please make sure you have selected the correc[...]

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    36 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are inst alled properly . T roubleshooting (continued) Y ou may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start . Right-click on My Computer . Click Properties . Select[...]

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    37 T roubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network adapters . Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (or whatever network adapter you are using). Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly . Click OK . Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly . D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless[...]

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    38 T roubleshooting (continued) 4. Resetting the DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to reset the DWL-700AP to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link Air products network together , out of the box, at the factory default settings. T o hard-reset the D-[...]

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    39 T echnical Specifications IEEE 802.1 1 ! Standards Port: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ! IEEE 802.1 1b ! IEEE 802.3 ! IEEE 802.3u ! 1, 2, 5.5, 1 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) ! Data Rates: Supports 64-,128-bit WEP Encryption: ! Media Access Controll: CSMA/CA with ACK ! 2.4 – 2.462GHz ! Frequency Range: Operating Range: Indoors - up to 328 feet ([...]

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    40 Barker (1Mbps/0db) ! Barker (2Mbps/3db) ! CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db) CCK (1 1Mbps/8.5db) 5% - 95%, non-condensing Humidity: ! Modulation T echniques ! ! T echnical S pecifications (continued) 15dBm +/- 2dB T ransmitter Output Power: ! Operating T emperature: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC ) ! Power (Green) Link (Green) TX/RX (Green) LEDs: ! ! ! Power I[...]