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D-Link AIRPLUS DWL-900AP PLUS Manual

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D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+
2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point
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Rev. 051002
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point Manual Rev. 051002 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ..........3 Introduction............4 Wireless Basics ..........7 Getting Started ..........10 Using the Configuration Menu......12 Troubleshooting..........21 Networking Basics........... 26 Technical Specifications ........60 Contacting Technical Support......62 10. Warranty and Registration ....... 63...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point • Power Supply – 5V DC, 2.0A • 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-900AP+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unlike most 802.11b access points, the DWL-900AP+ is capable of data transfer speeds up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included...
  • Page 5 Features & Benefits • Up to 2X Faster with AirPlus Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 22Mbps. With twice the data rate and capacity, the DWL-900AP+ delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks •...
  • Page 6 LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point has 3 LEDs as shown below: Power WLAN Power: solid green light indicates connection LAN: blinking green light indicates activity; solid green light indicates connection WLAN: blinking green light indicates activity; solid green light indicates connection...

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 8 (DWL-520+) ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points (DWL-900AP+) ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router (DI-614+) The DWL-900AP+ is also compatible with the D-Link Air 802.11b family of products, which include: ♦ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650) ♦...
  • Page 9 22 Mbps. D-Link AirPlus products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ lets you access your network with using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    IP Address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the below contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Access Point - D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+...
  • Page 11 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu

    Access Point. (Skip to Fig. 5.1: entering the IP address) If you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the DWL- 900AP+, within the IP Address Range of the DWL-900AP+.

  • Page 13: Configuration Menu

    (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other D-Link devices set to their default settings. If you have changed the IP Address of the DWL-900AP+ to conform to a network other than one with D-Link devices, at their default setting, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.)
  • Page 14 Configuration Menu AP Name: You may choose to rename your Access Point, 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 devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network.
  • Page 15 Configuration Menu Home > DHCP The illustration at right shows the recommended default setting (Disabled) for the DHCP Server function of the DWL-900AP+. If you wish to use the DWL-900AP+ as a DHCP server (not recommended if you already have a DHCP enabled router/gateway on your network) then select Enabled.
  • Page 16 Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance The default Performance settings are shown here. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a Beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432.
  • Page 17 Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters Fig. 5.8 Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless connection to the DWL- 900AP+. Select Disable MAC Filters (default) to disable this feature. Select Only allow the MAC address… or Only deny the MAC address… and enter the MAC Address of the selected computer into the field above.
  • Page 18 Fig. 5.10 Tools > Firmware Upgrade the firmware for the Access Point. Click on the link to find upgrades to the firmware on the D-Link website at http://support.dlink. com. After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade to your local drive, click Browse.
  • Page 19 Configuration Menu Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DWL-900AP+. It will display the WAN, LAN and MAC address information. If the DWL-900AP+ is configured to receive a dynamic IP Address from the router there will be a Release button and a Renew button.
  • Page 20 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 Point. Fig. 5.14 Status > Wireless Displays the list of computers that are connected to the DWL-900AP+ wirelessly.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-900AP+ Access Point.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 23 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 adapters you are using.
  • Page 24 Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Look under Device D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Status to check that the device is working properly.
  • Page 25 After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DWL-900AP+ to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: •...

  • Page 26: 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 27 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...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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 if you wish, and click Next.
  • Page 31 Networking Basics 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 your network.
  • Page 32 Networking Basics 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 33 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.
  • Page 34 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 Windows XP/2000 Go to Start >...
  • Page 35 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Press Enter. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter...
  • Page 36 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Press Enter. The new IP Address is shown below. (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt.
  • Page 37 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties...
  • Page 38 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Click Properties • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input your IP address and subnet mask.
  • Page 39 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OS X Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click 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.
  • Page 40 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OS X 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...
  • Page 41 To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for DWL-650+. Go to Start > right-click on My Network D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Places > select Properties > double-click on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the DWL-650+ >...
  • Page 42 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 2000 Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Double click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-650+ > select Properties >...
  • Page 43 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK Fig.
  • Page 44 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the DWL-650+ > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click TCP/IP – D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Properties Fig. 8.32 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98.
  • Page 45 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98 Select Use the following IP address. Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point.
  • Page 46 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 9.26 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.
  • Page 47 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 one computer.
  • Page 48 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: •...
  • Page 49 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 your printer and click Have Disk.) •...
  • Page 50 Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Click Finish When the test page has printed, Click OK...
  • Page 51 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 Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
  • Page 52 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next...
  • Page 53 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...
  • Page 54 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • 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: •...
  • Page 55 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: •...
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • 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. •...
  • Page 59 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 your network.

  • Page 60: Technical Specifications

    Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks 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. Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b •...
  • Page 61 Antenna Type • Detachable Reverse SMA Range • Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters) • Outdoors – up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) Temperature • Operating: -10ºC to 55ºC (14ºF to 131ºF) • Storing: -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF) Humidity: •...

  • Page 62: Contacting Technical Support

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

  • Page 63: 10. Warranty And Registration

    (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non- conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 64 RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.

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