D Link 2002020009-1 5 GHz Wireless Access Point User Manual Users manual

D Link Corporation 5 GHz Wireless Access Point Users manual

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D-Link AirPro DWL-5000APDWL-5000APDWL-5000APDWL-5000AP5 GHz Wireless Access PointManualRev. 042202Building Networks for People
2ContentsPackage Contents ....................................................3Introduction...............................................................5Wireless Basics ........................................................8Getting Started........................................................12Using the Configuration Utility ................................16Troubleshooting ......................................................25Networking Basics ..................................................32Technical Specifications..........................................60Contacting Technical Support .................................62Limited Warranty and Registration..........................63
Package ContentsContents of Package:• D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP 5GHz Wireless Access Point• Power Cable• Power Supply – 3.3V DC, 2.6A• Manual on CD• Printed Quick Installation GuideNote: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included withthe DWL-5000AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.System Requirements:
4• Computer with a Windows or Macintosh or Linux based operatingsystem with an installed Ethernet adapter.• Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, version 4.0 or above, withJavaScript enabled.
IntroductionThe D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP Wireless Access Point is an IEEE 802.11acompatible, high performance, wireless access point that supports datatransfer speeds of up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode.It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected toyour wireless network. After completing the steps outlined in the QuickInstallation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability toshare information and resources, such as files and printers, and take fulladvantage of a “connected” environment for work or play! Please take alook at our Getting Started section in this manual. You will see severaloptions for setting up a network using the DWL-5000AP.The DWL-5000AP is compatible with most popular operating systems,including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a largenetwork. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point andthe D-Link AirPro 802.11a Wireless Adapters into a network in Infrastructuremode. The IEEE 802.11a standards compliance means that the DWL-5000AP gives you the flexibility to connect to any 802.11a network.This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and itsapplication as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through thismanual and get acquainted with wireless technology.ConnectionsEthernet Port• Straight-through cable is requiredwhen connecting to a router or switch• Cross-over cable when connect to acomputerReset buttonPower inlet
6Product Features• Adheres to 802.11a standard in providing high data wireless transferrates of up to 54 Mbps. Capable of providing data rates of up to 108Mbps in Turbo Mode.• Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring• Eight non-overlapping Channels available to users• Operation in the 5.15 to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency band• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) – a newtechnique for transmitting high-speed data over a radio wave.• Dynamic data rate scaling from 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 and108Mbps depending upon reception quality.• Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic datarate switching.• Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at64/128/152-bit encryption with dynamic key exchange for security.• Two external antennasLEDSLED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-5000AP Wireless AccessPoint has 6 LEDs as shown below:10M LAN1 Flashes steadily to indicateconnection; intermittent flashesindicate activity at 10Mbps100M LAN1 Flashes steadily to indicateconnection; intermittent flashesindicate activity at 100MbpsLED LED ActivityPower Steady light indicates a connectionto a power source
10M LAN 2 Flashes steadily to indicateconnection; intermittent flashesindicate activity at 10Mbps100M LAN 2 Flashes steadily to indicateconnection; intermittent flashesindicate activity at 100MbpsWireless Flashes steadily to indicate awireless connection
8Wireless BasicsD-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provideeasy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within yourhome or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a, the D-Link AirProwireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, whenand where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forcedto run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy thefreedom that wireless networking delivers.A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits andreceives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are usedincreasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative ways to utilizeWLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate moreefficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixedinfrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on anEthernet LAN. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems,support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users, thereis no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktopcomputer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless adapter otherthan the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell. Undermany circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to linkto a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or anInternet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless AccessPoint (AP) is a device used to provide this link.People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in anylocation within the operating range of the WLAN. Ad-hoc managementdecisions based on real-time information can significantly improve workerefficiency.Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, changeand relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically,can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate inlocations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEEstandardization mandates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conformto the 802.11a set of standards.Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system canbe fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls andceilings.
Wireless Basics (continued)Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go wherewires cannot go.Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required forwireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware,overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiringfrequent moves, adds, and changes.Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety oftopologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations.Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networkssuitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks ofthousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.D-Link AirPro Wireless LAN products include: 802.11a 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptopcomputers (DWL-A650) 802.11a 5GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers(DWL-A520) 802.11a 5GHz Wireless Access Points (DWL-5000AP)Standards - Based TechnologyThe IEEE 802.11a standard designates that devices operate at an optimaldata rate of 54 Megabits per second. This means you will be able to transferlarge files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your networkwithout noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speeddigital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal FrequencyDivision Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signalinto multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously atdifferent frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount ofcrosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. D-Link AirPro products willautomatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure thegreatest speed and range possible with the technology.
10Wireless Basics (continued)Installation ConsiderationsDesigned to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-5000APlets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtuallyanywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thicknessof walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thrumay limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materialsand background RF noise in your home or business. The key to maximizingrange is to follow these basic principles:1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point andyour receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduceyour D-Link AirPro Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.)For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it maybe beneficial to have more than one access point with overlappingcoverage.2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers withwireless adapters - A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degreeangle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that theAccess Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travelstraight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminumstuds may have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points,and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes throughdrywall or open doorways and not other materials.4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using thesoftware signal strength tools included with your product.5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electricaldevices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.
Wireless Basics (continued)For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If youexperience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish toaccess, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly betweenthe computers with wireless adapters that will be connected. AdditionalAccess Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms wherethe signal does not appear as strong as desired.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local AreaNetworks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need forwired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with usermobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
12Getting StartedTo begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:1. A Home Internet Networkwith A Residential Gateway/Router2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP AddressesPlease select, from the two types of networks described above, the type ofnetwork that is appropriate for your needs. Please follow the instructions inthe corresponding section that follows.1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router(Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to sharefiles, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable ResidentialGateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network thatuses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the nextpage. When it is complete, your network may look similar to this:DHCP stands forDynamic HostConfigurationProtocol. It is aprotocol forassigning dynamicIP addresses“automatically.”With a DHCP-capable gateway,there is no need tomanually assignan IP address.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router(continued)(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet(CAT5) cable to an 802.11a Access Point such as the DWL-5000AP.)This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address foreach computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable ResidentialGateway/Router for your network.To complete the installation, please follow these steps:1. Connect the Router/Gateway (for example, the D-Link DI-704P) toa Broadband connection, (e.g., a Cable modem such as the D-LinkDCM-200 cable modem or a DSL modem such as the D-Link DSL-300.)2. Connect the 802.11a Access Point (DWL-5000AP) to the router.3. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapterinto a laptop computer on your wireless network. (You can alsoinstall the DWL-A520 AirPro Wireless PCI Adapter into yourdesktop computer. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide includedwith each product.)4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter isinstalled correctly. Please refer to the Troubleshooting section inthis manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers forthe Wireless Adapter.5. By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IPAddress. If you are having difficulty connecting, check to make surethat the IP Address of the wireless adapter is within the IP addressrange of your network. Please refer to the Networking Basicssection in this manual entitled: Checking The IP Address.6. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the NetworkingBasics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printersin Windows XP.
142. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses(Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.)If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to sharefiles, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you havepurchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect toan Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow theinstructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, itshould look similar to this:Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (InternetService Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer andthe Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that camewith your Access Point to determine its configuration.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)Please follow these steps to complete the installation:1. Connect the Wireless Access Point (the D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such asthe D-Link DCM-200 cable modem.)2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapterinto the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network. (You can alsoinstall the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter into yourdesktop computers. Please refer to the Quick Install Guideincluded with each product.)3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter isinstalled correctly. Please refer to the Troubleshooting section inthis manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers forthe Wireless Adapter.4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer tothe Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigningan IP Address.Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Addressrange, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on thenetwork. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the secondcomputer should be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a SubnetMask of 255.255.255.0, etc. Each computer must have a unique IP Address.If two devices share an identical AP Address, a conflict occurs, and onedevice may not be visible on the network.If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for further instructionsregarding connecting to the Internet.5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the NetworkingBasics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printersin Windows XP.
16Using the Configuration UtilityThe Configuration Utility program for the DWL-5000AP is web-based. Youwill need a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer4.0 or higher, or the Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher. The computer thatyou are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address withinthe same range as the IP Address of the DWL-5000AP. (Please refer tothe Quick Installation Guide for more information.) If you are using a D-Linkrouter in your network, such as the DI-704P, with the factory default settings,you will not need to assign a static IP Address. However, if you are notusing a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IPAddress, within the IP Address Range of the DWL-5000AP. (Please seeNetworking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IPAddress.)To use the Configuration Utility, open the web-browser and type in the IPAddress of the DWL-5000AP. The DWL-5000AP IP Address is shown below:The screen below will appear.•••• Open the web browser•••• Type in the IP Address ofthe Access Point•••• Type Admin in the UserName field (Upper caseA, lower case dmin)•••• Leave the Passwordblank•••• Click OK•••• ClickConfiguration
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)General ConfigurationIn this window you can make changes to the default settings, if you wish.D-Link 802.11a AirPro products network together, out of the box, with thedefault settings. No configuration is needed. All computers on the networkmust be within the same IP Address range, and have the same settings forthe Radio Channel, Turbo Mode and SSID in order to communicate.•••• To make changes, enter the changes in the appropriate fields andclick Update.•••• To create Advanced settings, click Advanced.•••• If you need help, click Help in any Configuration window.•••• To accept these Default Settings, make no changes in this window.To view another Configuration window, click Shared Keys, near thetop of the window.default
18Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Shared KeysFor added security on your network, you can use this window to configureencryption keys. Encryption is optional. If you do use encryption, then allthe computers on the network, and the DWL-5000AP, must use the sameencryption key in order to communicate.•••• From the pull-down Key Length menu, select the Key Length.•••• Enter the Encryption Key. The Encryption Key must be in ahexadecimal format. For 64-bit encryption, you must type exactly 10hexadecimal digits in the Encryption key field; for 128-bit encryption,you must type exactly 26 hexadecimal digits, and for 152-bitencryption, you must type exactly 32 hexadecimal digits.Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.•••• Click Update
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Per Station PrivacyACL (Access Control List) gives you the option of allowing or disallowingassociation with the Access Point for certain computers on your network.ACL is optional. MAC Addresses are used to create this list. If you chooseto use this function, please do the following:•••• Click on the pull-down menu to the right of ACL, select Enable orDisable•••• Click Add to add a new ACL•••• Input the MAC Address of the new member of the ACL•••• ACL Type: For an extra level of security on the network, enter DefaultShared Key, or a specific Unique Key (either 64, 128 or 152 bits.) Ifyou select Allow in this field, you must keep the Unique Key field blank.
20Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Per Station Privacy• If you select Default Shared Key in the ACL Type field, you will thenenter the WEP encryption key that is shared on your network into theUnique Key field.• If you select a specific Unique Key (such as 64, 128 or 152 bits) in theACL Type field, a Unique Key, in the format you selected (64,128,152bits,) will be generated in the Unique Key field.• Click Add to List
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Configuration ScriptIf you are using multiple Access Points on your network, after you havecompleted the configuration of one DWL-5000AP, you can use theConfiguration Script to configure all the other DWL-5000APs. To use thisfunction, please do the following:•••• Enter the Host Name of the computer in which the Script Name resides•••• Enter the User Name and Password of the host computer•••• Enter the Script Path using the format in the example above•••• Enter the Script Name (the file name of the Configuration Script)•••• Click Execute if you make any changes in this window•••• Click Help for more information regarding writing Configuration ScriptC:\foldername\filename
22Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Firmware UpdateTo update your firmware, an ftp server is required. Place the Image Namefile (ap11.img in the example below) in the root of the ftp server.•••• ClickAdvanced toupdate thefirmware(Note: Do notpower downor cancel theAP during theupdate or theupdate will belost.Click Help atany time formoreinformation)•••• Enter the IPAddress of theftp server in theHost Namefield.•••• Enter the UserName.(Anonymousis frequentlyused.)•••• If there is nopassword,leave it blank.•••• The ImagePath is notrequired if theimage file isplaced in theftp root.•••• Click Update
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Firmware UpdateAfter you click Update, the screen below will appear. It may take a fewmoments to update the Firmware.•••• Click About, when the upgrade is complete. Information about theupdated firmware will be displayed.
24Using the Configuration Utility (continued)Statistics•••• Click Statistics for more detailed information about the DWL-5000APIt is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection for configuring the DWL-5000AP through the web-browser.
TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during theinstallation and operation of the DWL-5000AP Wireless Access Point. Wecover 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 toconfigure the DWL-5000AP Access Point.)1. The computer used to configure the DWL-5000AP cannot access theConfiguration menu.• Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-5000AP is ON. Ifthe LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernetconnection is securely inserted.• Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Pleasesee item 6 (Check that the drivers for the networkadapters are installed properly) in this Troubleshootingsection to check that the drivers are loaded properly.• Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnetas the DWL-5000AP. Please see Checking the IP Addressin Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of thismanual.Note: The IP Address of the DWL-5000AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computerson the network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g.,192.168.0.x. Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not bevisible on the network. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g.,255.255.255.0• Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-5000AP isresponding. Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies.
26Troubleshooting (continued)2. The computer with the wireless adapter installed is unable toconnect to the wireless network.In the example below, we show you the settings of the DWL-A650 wirelesscardbus adapter. You may be using other adapters, but the procedure willremain the same. The first screen and the path to reach it, can be found inthe Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking theWireless Configuration of the Network Adapter. The second screen andthe path to reach it, can be found in the Using the Configuration Utilitysection of this manual. •••• In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier(SSID) is specified in the settings for the wireless clients and accesspoints. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link AirPro productsis default (lower-case d, with the remainder of the word in lower-case.)Please refer to Checking the Wireless Configuration in theNetworking Basics section of this manual for more information.•••• Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client isconfigured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting toan access point. Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon inthe taskbar > click on Properties > click on Configure > select theSettings Tab > click on Modify to change the settings for the wirelessadapter. (Please refer to Checking the Wireless Configuration inthe Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.)DWL-5000AP Settings802.11a Network Adapter Settingsdefaultdefaultdefault
Troubleshooting (continued)•••• Verify that the Turbo Mode setting is exactly the same for wirelessclients and the DWL-5000AP. Please note that the wirelessconnection will not be established in Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode ifTurbo Mode is enabled on one end of the wireless connection and notthe other. (Please refer to Checking the Wireless Configuration inthe Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.)•••• If Enable Security is selected, make sure that the correct encryptionkeys are entered on both the wireless clients and the access points.(Please see Checking the Wireless Configuration in theNetworking Basics section of this manual for more information.)802.11a Network Adapter EncryptionDWL-5000AP Encryption
28Troubleshooting (continued)3. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructuremode.•••• Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correctAccess Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the LocalArea Connection icon in the taskbar> select View AvailableWireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen willappear. Please make sure you have selected the correct availablenetwork, as shown in the illustrations below. •••• Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is withinthe same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. Sincethe DWL-5000AP has an IP Address of 192.168.0.50, wirelessadapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g.,192.168.0.x. Each device must have a unique IP Address; no twodevices may have the same IP Address. The subnet mask must bethe same for all the computers on the network.) To check the IPAddress assigned to the wireless adapter, double-click on theLocal Area Connection icon in the taskbar > select the Supporttab and the IP Address will be displayed. (Please refer to Checkingthe IP Address in the Networking Basics section of this manual.)•••• If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wirelessadapter, please refer to the appropriate section in NetworkingBasics. If you are entering a DNS Server address you must alsoenter the Default Gateway Address. (Remember that if you have aDHCP-capable router, you will not need to assign a Static IP Address.See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.)default
Troubleshooting (continued)4. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installedproperly.You may be using different network adapters, but this procedure will remain thesame, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. •••• Go to Start•••• Right-click onMy Computer•••• Click Properties•••• Select theHardware Tab•••• Click DeviceManager
30Troubleshooting (continued)•••• Double-click on NetworkAdapters•••• Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 WirelessCardbus Adapter•••• Select Properties to checkthat the drivers areinstalled properly• Look under DeviceStatus to check that thedevice is workingproperly.•ClickOK
Troubleshooting (continued)5. Resetting the DWL-5000AP to Factory Default SettingsAfter you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, youmay choose to Reset the DWL-5000AP to the factory default settings.Remember that all 802.11a D-Link AirPro products network together, outof the box, at the factory default settings.To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP to Factory Default Settings,please do the following:• Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-5000AP• Use a paper clip to press the Reset button.• Hold for about 5 seconds and then release• After the DWL-5000AP reboots (this may take a few moments) it willbe reset to the factory Default settings.
32Networking BasicsUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn 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.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information aboutnetworking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsSelect Set up a home or small office networkWhen this screen appears, Click Next.
Networking BasicsPlease follow all the instructions in this window:Click NextIn the following window, select the best description of your computer. If yourcomputer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select thesecond option as shown. Click Next
34Networking BasicsEnter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click NextEnter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have thesame Workgroup name. Click Next
Networking BasicsPlease 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.
36Networking BasicsIn the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create aNetwork Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each ofthe 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.
Networking BasicsPlease wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files.Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. Afteryou complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network SetupDisk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers onyour network. To continue click Next.
38Networking BasicsPlease read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete theNetwork Setup Wizard.The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yesto restart the computer.You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to runthe Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. Afterrunning the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wirelessnetwork will be ready to use.
Networking BasicsNaming your ComputerTo name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP:• Click Start (in thelower left corner ofthe screen)• Right-click on MyComputer• Select Propertiesand click• Select theComputer NameTab in the SystemProperties window.You may enter aComputer description ifyou wish, this field isoptional.To rename the computerand join a domain,• Click Change
40Networking BasicsNaming your Computer (continued) Checking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter• In this window, enterthe Computername.• Select Workgroupand enter the nameof the Workgroup.• All computers onyour network musthave the sameWorkgroup name.• Click OK• Double-click on the Local AreaConnection Icon in the taskbar.In this window you will seethe Signal Strength and theStatus of the networkadapter.In this case the Status andthe Signal Strength are fine.For more information:• Click Properties
Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter• Click Configure toaccess moreinformation.• Select SettingsThis screen shows thewireless configuration.• Click Modify tocheck on theconfiguration.
42Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Configuration of the Network Adapter • The NetworkName (SSID)should be set toDefault.• The NetworkConnectionshould be set tothe correct mode(Infrastructureor Ad Hoc.)• The Turbo Modesetting (Disabledin the examplehere) must bethe same on allthe stations inyour network.• Click on theSecurity Tab• If EnableSecurity isselected on onestation on yournetwork, it mustbe selected onall stations.Likewise, ifEnable Securityis deselected onone station, itmust bedeselected on allstations.• Check to see that your IP Address and your Subnet Mask are in the correctrange. See the Networking Basics sections: Checking the IP Address andAssigning a Static IP Address.
Networking BasicsChecking the IP Address in Windows XPThe wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in thesame IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definitionof IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, pleasedo the following:The following window will display•••• Click the Support tab.• Click Close• Right-click on theLocal AreaConnection icon inthe task bar• Click on Status
44Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP AddressNote: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IPAddresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capableGateway/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 aStatic IP Address, please follow these instructions: • Go to Start• Double-click onControl Panel• Double-click onNetwork Connections
Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address• Right-click on LocalArea Connections.• Double-clickProperties• Highlight InternetProtocol (TCP/IP)• Click Properties
46Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address• Select Use the following IP addressin the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window,• Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on yournetwork must be within the same range. For example, if one computerhas an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IPAddresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. Thesubnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)• Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNSserver, you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.)The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet ServiceProvider.)• Click OKYou have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need toassign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.)
Networking BasicsAdding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPAfter you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in yournetwork (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning ofNetworking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share aprinter on your network.Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to onecomputer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) orshare a network printer (a printer connected to your network through aGateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard. Please follow the directionsbelow:First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all ofthe computers on your network.We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard1. Adding a local printer2. Sharing an network printer3. Sharing an LPR printerAdding a local printer(A printer connected directly to a computer)A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to onecomputer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printeron a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.• Go to Start>Printers andFaxes
48Networking BasicsAdding a local printer• Click on Add a printer• Click Next
Networking BasicsAdding a local printer• Select Local printerattached to this computer• (Deselect Automatically detectand install my Plug and Playprinter if it has been selected.)• Click Next• Select Use thefollowing port:• From the pull-downmenu select thecorrect port for yourprinter(Most computers use theLPT1: port, as shown inthe illustration.)• Click Next• Select and highlight thecorrect driver for yourprinter.• Click Next(If the correct driver is notdisplayed, insert the CD orfloppy disk that came with yourprinter and click Have Disk.)
50Networking BasicsAdding a local printer• At this screen, you canchange the name of theprinter (optional.)• Click Next• Select Yes, to print atest page. Asuccessful printing willconfirm that you havechosen the correctdriver.• Click NextThis screen gives youinformation about yourprinter.• Click Finish
Networking BasicsAdding a local printerWhen the test page hasprinted,• Click OK• Go to Start> Printers andFaxesA successful installation willdisplay the printer icon asshown at right.You have successfully added alocal printer.
52Networking BasicsSharing a network printerAfter you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on yournetwork, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on yournetwork. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard toshare a printer on your network:• Go to Start>Printers and Faxes• Click on Add a Printer• Click Next• Select Network Printer• Click Next
Networking BasicsSharing a network printer• Select Browse for a printer• Click Next• Select the printer youwould like to share.• Click Next• Click Finish
54Networking BasicsSharing a network printerTo check for proper installation: • Go to Start>Printers and FaxesThe printer icon will appearat right, indicating properinstallation.You have completedadding the printer.To share this printer onyour network:• Remember theprinter name• Run the Add PrinterWizard on all thecomputers on yournetwork.• Make sure you havealready run theNetwork SetupWizard on all thenetwork computers.After you run the AddPrinter Wizard on all thecomputers in thenetwork, you can sharethe printer.
Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerTo share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such asthe DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard onall the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow thesedirections:• Go to Start>Printersand Faxes• Click onAdd a PrinterThe screen to theright will display.• Click Next• SelectLocal printer…• Click Next
56Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printer• Select Create a new port• From the pull-down menu,select Standard TCP/IPPort, as shown.• Click Next• Please read the instructionson this screen.• Click Next• Enter the Printer IPAddress and the PortName, as shown.• Click Next
Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printer• In this screen,select Custom.• Click Settings• Enter the PortName and thePrinter Name orIP Address.• Select LPR• Enter a QueueName (if yourPrint-Server/Gateway hasmore than oneport, you willneed a Queuename.)• Click OK
58Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printer• This screen will showyou informationabout your printer.• Click Finish• Select the printer youare adding from thelist of Printers.• Insert the printerdriver disk that camewith your printer.• Click Have DiskIf the printer driver is alreadyinstalled,• Select Keep existingdriver• Click Next
Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printer• You can rename yourprinter if you choose. Itis optional.Please remember the name ofyour printer. You will need thisinformation when you use theAdd Printer Wizard on theother computers on yournetwork.• Click Next• Select Yes, to print atest page.• Click NextThis screen will displayinformation about yourprinter.• Click Finish tocomplete theaddition of theprinter.• Please run theAdd PrinterWizard on all thecomputers on yournetwork in order toshare the printer.Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizardon all the computers on your network before yourun the Add Printer Wizard.
60Networking BasicsOther TasksFor help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using theShared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help andSupport Center in Microsoft Windows XP.Technical SpecificationsStandards• IEEE 802.11a (Wi-Fi5)• IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u• IEEE 802.1dPorts • (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP)• (1) Power – 3.3V DC, 2.6ANetwork Management• Web-Based browser with JavaScriptFrequency Range• 5.150-5.85 GHzData Rates• 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 96,128 MbpsModulation Technology• Orthogonal Division Frequency Multiplexing (OFDM)Modulation Techniques• BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying)• QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)• 16 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation)• 64 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation)Data Security• 64, 128, 154-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption• Access Control LIstMedia Access Control• CSMA/CADiagnostic LED • Power• Ethernet Link/Activity LAN1• Fast Ethernet Link/Activity LAN1• Ethernet Link/Activity LAN2
• Fast Ethernet Link/Activity LAN2• Wireless ActivityOperating Voltage• 5V± -10%Network Architecture • Supports Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wirednetworks via Access Points with Roaming)Antenna Type• Dual 5dBi dipole antennas with diversity• Power parameter software configurableAvailable Channels:• Thirteen non-overlapping channels for North AmericaMTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)• >30,000 hoursPhysical Dimensions• L ~ 9.25 inches (235mm)• W ~ 6.38 inches (162 mm)• H ~ 1.63 inches (41mm)Temperature• Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)• Storing: -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF)Humidity:• 5%-95%, non-condensingEmissions:• FCC part 15b• UL1950-3• Canada CSA 950/ America UL 1950/ Nation• IEC 950• Europe EN 60950Warranty • Three Years
62Contacting Technical SupportYou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Linkwebsite.D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United Statesfor 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.D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(800) 758-548924 hours a day, seven days a week.D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comWhen contacting technical support, please provide the following information:• Serial number of the unit• Model number or product name• Software type and version number
Limited Warranty and RegistrationD-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this 3-Year warranty for its product only to the person or entitywho originally purchased the product from:• D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor.• Products purchased and delivered with the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, USPossessions or Protectorates, US Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link productsdescribed below (“Hardware”) will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from thedate of original retail purchase of the Hardware, for the period set forth below applicable to the producttype (“Warranty Period”).3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows• Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans)• Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days.D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the originalowner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Thereplacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make, model or part; D-Link may in itsdiscretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Linkreasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defectiveHardware. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90) days after any repaired orreplaced Hardware is delivered. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines inits sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by theoriginal purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of thedefective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchaseprice is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) willsubstantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in theapplicable documentation, from the date of original delivery of the Software for a period of ninety (90)days (“Warranty Period”), if the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated ascontemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, the magneticmedia on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Link’s sole obligation shallbe to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conformsto D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, thereplacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditionsof the license granted by D-Link for the Software. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additionalninety (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered. If a material non-conformance is incapableof 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 berefunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned toD-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates.What You Must Do For Warranty Service:Registration is conducted via a link on our Web Site (http://www.dlink.com/). Each product purchasedmust be individually registered for warranty service within ninety (90) days after it is purchased and/orlicensed.FAILURE TO PROPERLY TO REGISTER MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT.Submitting A Claim. Any claim under this limited warranty must be submitted in writing before the end ofthe Warranty Period to an Authorized D-Link Service Office. • The customer must submit as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect orSoftware nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.• The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from theAuthorized 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 defective product must be packaged securely in theoriginal or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and theRMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.• The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to and from D-Link (No CODs allowed).Products sent COD will become the property of D-Link Systems, Inc. Products should be fully insuredby the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems Inc., 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine CA 92618.D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with theforegoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. Theproduct owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product
64that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined byD-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.What Is Not Covered:This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products that have been subjected to abuse,accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonablecare, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if themodel or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation,installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered inthe operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due toact of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; and Any hardware, software, firmware orother products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link.Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT ISPROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. 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EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THEENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THEPRODUCT.Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE ORMALFUNCTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCTRETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTYSERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY 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.GOVERNING LAW: This 3-Year Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. Somestates do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on howlong an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limitedwarranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state.TrademarksCopyright® 2002 D-Link Corporation. Contents subject to change without prior notice. D-Link is aregistered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to theirrespective proprietors.Copyright StatementNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make anyderivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-LinkCorporation/D-Link Systems Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976.FCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Modifications to this device are not authorized, may violate FCC regulation Part 15.407, and will void thewarranty for this product. This device is intended to operate in the frequency band of 5.15 to 5.25 GHzunder all conditions of normal operation. According to FCC 15.407 (e), normal operation of this device isrestricted to indoor use only to reduce any potential harmful interference to co-channel Mobile SatelliteSystems, or radar systems that use 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz frequency bands. Thisinterference could also damage this device.Registration: Register your D-Link AirPro DWL-5000AP online at http://www.dlink.com/sales/reg

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