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D-Link AirPlusXtreme G+ DWL-2000AP+ Manual

High-speed 2.4 ghz wireless access point
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D-Link AirPlusXtreme G+
DWL-2000AP+
High-Speed 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point
Manual
Version 1.00
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlusXtreme G+ DWL-2000AP+ High-Speed 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Version 1.00 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction................... 4 Wireless Basics ................... 8 Getting Started ................... 12 Using the Configuration Menu ............. 14 Networking Basics ................25 Troubleshooting .................. 40 Technical Specifications ..............47 Contacting Technical Support ............. 50 Warranty and Registration ..............51...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusX G+ DWL-2000AP+ TREME High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unlike most access points, the DWL-2000AP+ provides data transfers at up to 8X (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlusXtremeG+ products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g’...
  • Page 5 Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Receptor for the Power The LAN Port is Adapter Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert either a Straight-through or a Cross-over Ethernet cable in this port in order to connect the DWL- 2000AP+ to a switch on the local...
  • Page 6 LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-2000AP+ Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power: Solid green light indicates connection LAN: Blinking green light indicates activity on the Ethernet Port; solid green light indicates connection WLAN: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity; solid green light indicates connection...
  • Page 7 Features 4 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; AP-to-AP Bridging; AP-to-Multipoint Bridging; and Wireless Client. Faster wireless networking with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard...

  • Page 8: Wireless 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 wherever a wireless network is available. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
  • Page 9 Ethernet network devices. The DWL-2000AP+ is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,D-Link AirPlus XtremeG+ DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus XtremeG+ DWL-G520+ Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers...
  • Page 10 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-2000AP+ will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
  • Page 11 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-2000AP+ lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless Access Point -...
  • Page 13 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the DWL-2000AP+ (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2000AP+.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus XtremeG+ DWL-G520+ wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening the web browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-2000AP+. The DWL-2000AP+ default IP Address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the...
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wire- less local area network (WLAN). The SSID’ s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wire- less network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-2000AP+. These settings may be re- ferred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode The DWL-2000AP+ can be configured to perform in any of four modes: a Wireless Access Point; a Wireless Client; a Wireless Bridge; or a Multi-Point Bridge. Access Point mode is the default setting. This mode is used to create a wireless LAN.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode (continued) Enter the MAC address to configure the Wireless Client and the Wireless Bridge modes Wireless Bridge mode Wireless Client mode When using the DWL-2000AP+ in Wire- When using the DWL-2000AP+ in less Client mode, you will enter the MAC Wireless Bridge mode, you will enter address of the Remote AP.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance TX Rates- The DWL-2000AP+ will automatically sense the best possible speed when you select Auto (the default setting), or you can choose the data transfer rate: 54Mbps,48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 22Mbps18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps,6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin At this page, the DWL-2000AP+ administrator can change the system password. Password- Enter the password and enter again to confirm Apply- Click Apply to save the changes...
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the DWL-2000AP+. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
  • Page 22 Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information about the DWL-2000AP+, such as the as- signed IP Address and the wireless settings. Status > Log The Log keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Access Point. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack- ets that pass through the DWL-2000AP+. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Help At the Help screen you can select from Help files displayed above.

  • Page 25: Networking Basics

    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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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 Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 30 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. Click Next.
  • Page 31 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 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.
  • Page 32 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 Sys- tem Properties window.
  • Page 33 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer n 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 Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress 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:...
  • Page 34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.
  • Page 37 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu I n p u t t h e S t a t i c I P Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropri-...
  • Page 38 Networking Basics (continued) Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect 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’...
  • Page 39 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP 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.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-2000AP+ Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.

  • Page 41: Infrastructure Mode

    Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To 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.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. (continued) Check to make sure that the Router in your network is functioning properly by pinging it. If the router is not functioning properly, it will not connect to the Internet.
  • Page 43 Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting (continued) 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advanta- geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Why can’ t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Turn off your DWL-2000AP+ and the client. Turn the DWL-2000AP+ back on again, and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity.
  • Page 46 After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-2000AP+ to the factory default settings. Reset To hard-reset the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ to the Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Server and Client Wireless Operating Range Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors –...
  • Page 48 Technical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm 22Mbps PBCC, 8% PER, -80dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -88dBm...
  • Page 49 Technical Specifications (continued) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Power Input: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.5A Weight: .44 lbs. (200 g)

  • Page 50: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 51: Warranty And Registration

    D-Link’ s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner 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 need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 52 Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request. D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’...
  • Page 53 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

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