D-Link DWL-810+ manual

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    Building Netw orks for People DWL - 810+ D-Link Air Plus 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Manual[...]

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    2 Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction ........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 7 4. Getting S tarted ................................................ 10 5. W eb Configuration ...............................[...]

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    3 1. P ac kage Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air Plus DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge • AC Power Adapter – 5V; 2.5A • Manual and Warranty on CD • Ethernet Cable ( the DWL-810+ Auto MDI/MDIX Ethernet port works with straight-through or crossover cable ) • Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, pleas[...]

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    4 2. Intr oduction The D-Link Air Plus DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge is a device that can be implemented in a variety of ways to provide wireless access by converting an Ethernet connection. For devices with a built- in Ethernet port, the DWL-810+ provides a cost effective way to gain wireless connectivity, virtually transforming wired devic[...]

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    5 Features and Benefits • Transforms an Ethernet device into a wireless device • Up to 22Mbps transfer rates* • Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices • Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX • Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet • Supports Ad Hoc or Infrastructure modes • Easy web-based configu[...]

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    6 Connections Reset Button – press this button to revert to the factory default settings of the DWL-810+ Power Receptor – connect one end of the 5V DC Power Adapter (included) to the power receptor on the DWL-810+ and connect the other end of the Power Adapter to a power outlet. Default Settings Operating Mode Infrastructure SSID default Channe[...]

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    7 3. W ir eless Basics With the DWL-810+ you can provide instant wireless a ccess to the LAN (Local Area Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices. With an Ethernet (CAT5) cable simply connect the DWL-810+ to the Ethernet port of a network device (such as a printer or web camera) to establish a wireless connection with another device equipped with a wi[...]

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    8 Wireless Basics People use WLAN technology for many different purposes. Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can signifi cantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, m[...]

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    9 Wireless Basics The DWL-810+ is also compatible with the following D-Link AirPlus family of products:  DWL-650+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter for laptop PCs  DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI card for desktop PCs  DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point  DI-614+ Wireless Router Standards - Based Technology The IEEE standard-ba[...]

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    10 Wireless Basics meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position Access Points and Adapters so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials can impede the wireless [...]

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    11 Getting Started Setup #2 DWL-810+ Setup #2: This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. To connect the DWL-810+ to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-810+ in Setup #2.[...]

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    12 5. W e b Configur a tion Before using the Web Configuration for the DWL-810+, please consider the following: Factory Default Settings for the DWL-810+ Operating Mode Infrastructure SSID default Channel 6 Transmission rates Auto Encryption No Administrator passw ord Blank (no passw ord needed) IP Address mode Static IP Address 192.168.0.30 IP Sub[...]

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    13 Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-810+, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-810+. The DWL- 810+ default IP Address is shown below: (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting t[...]

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    14 Configuration Menu Operating Mode: Select Ad-hoc or Infrastructure. Infrastructure is the default setting. AP Name: You may choose to rename your DWL-810+, especially if you have more than one Access Point on your network. SSID: ( Service Set Identifier ) default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All de[...]

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    15 Configuration Menu Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel . Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. WEP Encryption: Select Enable Encryption to use WEP ( W ired E quiv alent P rivacy) on the network. All devices on the network, and [...]

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    16 Configuration Menu Admin Administrator Settings: Change your password in this window. Re-ente r the new password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your password in a safe place. Click Apply , if you have made any changes. System Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local h[...]

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    17 Configuration Menu Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-810+ for the changes to take effect.[...]

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    18 6. T r oubleshooting This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? Please note that Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will au[...]

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    19 How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) • Right-click on Local Area Connections • Double-click Properties • Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties • In the window below, select Use the following IP address • Input your IP address and subnet mask . (The IP Addresses on your network must be w[...]

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    20 How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) • IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 • Subnet Mask: 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 address. Enter the LAN IP address of the [...]

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    21 How do I assign a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX? (continued) • 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 3. The DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Power [...]

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    22 Advanced Setup (optional) For advanced setup features, enter http://192.168.0.30 into your Internet browser and gain access to the web configuration of the DWL-810+. The advanced setup features can be used to change the LAN and wireless settings for your DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge. 5. I cannot connect to another wireless client in Ad-H[...]

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    23 8. I cannot connect the DWL-810+ to my network. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly c[...]

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    24 • If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your Router, Access Point and all other devices on the network to avoid interference. • Keep your product away (at least 3-6 fee[...]

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    25 • Outdoors – Up to 1,312 ft. (400m)* *Environmental factors may adversely affect range Modulation Technology: • PBCC – Packet Binary Convolutional Coding • DSSS – Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • 11-chip Barker sequence Modulation Techniques: • PBCC (22Mbps/8.5db) • PBCC (11Mbps/4.5db) • CCK (11Mbps/8.5db) • PBCC (5.5Mbps/[...]

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    26 Safety & Emissions: • FCC • UL Dimensions: • L=3.5 inches (90mm) • W=3.2 inches (82mm) • H=1.6 inches (40mm) Weight: • 0.34 lbs (153g) Warranty: • 3 Year 9. Contacting T echnical Suppor t You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers with[...]

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    27 10. W ar ranty and Registr a tion Subject to the terms and conditions set forth he rein, D- Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Li mited warranty for its product only to the person or ent ity that originally purchased the product from:  D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and  Products purchased and delivered withi[...]

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    28  The original product owner must obtain a Re turn Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.  After an RMA number is issued, the[...]

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    29 Governing Law : This Limited Warrant y shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of inci dental or consequ ential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing l imi tations and exclusions may not appl y. This limited warranty provides specific leg[...]