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81DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Conﬁguration > Multi-SSIDThe Primary SSID and Security can not be changed here. Those values follow the settings in Home > Wireless.The Security options for Multi-SSID 1-7 are Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, and WPA-Auto-Personal.If you want to conﬁgure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs), the switch and DHCP server you are using must support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, conﬁgure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE 802.1Q standard. Primary SSID: Multi-SSID: When you Enable Multi-SSID you can name each guest SSID. Security: Note: Security Setting Limit:When the Primary SSID is set to use one key index for WEP, you can use the 3 other key indexes for Guest SSIDs.If the Primary SSID is set to WPA/WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, you can only use WEP key index 1 and 4 for Guest SSIDs.

82DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Device Conﬁguration > Multi-SSID (continued)Using the AP ManagerCheck this box to enable multiple SSIDs and select the band.Available when Both is selected, select the band you want to use on the pull-down menu. Enable Multi-SSID: Enable VLAN State:Check this box to enable VLANs. Band: If you enable Multiple-SSID, and conﬁgure Internal and MSSID on VLANs, this ﬁeld will be enabled.Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN.This will cause the access point to send DHCP requests with the VLAN tag. The switch and the DHCP server must support VLAN IEEE 802.1Q frames. The access point must be able to reach the DHCP server.Check with the Administrator regarding the VLAN and DHCP conﬁgurations. SSID: Multi SSID SettingThe Service Set (network) Identiﬁer. VLAN ID: Cipher Type: Select a cipher type from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates. Passphrase: Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length.

83DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.SNTP/NTP Information:Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings.SNT/NTP Server IP Address:Enter the SNTP/NTP server IP address.SNTP/NTP Time Zone:Select your correct Time Zone.Daylight Saving Time:Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time.Device Conﬁguration > SNTP

84DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Device Conﬁguration > Misc.Console Settings: Check the box to enable the device console settings.Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH.Telnet Timeout: Select the telnet timeout value (in seconds).Limit Administrator IP 1:Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log in from.Limit Administrator IPLimit Administrator IP 2:Enter a secondary IP address that the administrator will be allowed to log in from.Check the box to enable the feature.

85DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.SNMP SettingsPublic Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string.Status: Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the SNMP functions.Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string.User Status Notiﬁcation: Check the box to enable user status notiﬁcation.Trap Server IP: Enter the IP address of the trap server.Device Conﬁguration > Misc.

86DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.FTP Server: Enter the IP address of the FTP server.Device Conﬁguration > SSLFTP User Name:FTP Password:FTP Certiﬁcate File Name:FTP Key File Name:Upload:Enter the FTP user name.Enter the password for the FTP user name.Enter the FTP certiﬁcate ﬁle name.Enter the FTP key ﬁle name.Click Upload to load the settings.

87DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerConﬁguration FilesThe DWL-2700AP allows you to save the device settings to a conﬁguration ﬁle. To save a conﬁguration ﬁle follow these steps:  Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager. Click the device conﬁguration button. Click the Save button after you have all the settings as you want them.A popup window will appear prompting you for a ﬁle name and location. Enter the ﬁle name, choose a ﬁle destination, and click Save. Device Conﬁguration button.

88DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.You must always click Apply in the Conﬁguration window if you want the settings to take effect.Using the AP ManagerTo load a previously saved conﬁguration ﬁle, follow these steps:  Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.  Click the device conﬁguration button. Click the Open button. A popup window will appear prompting you to locate the conﬁguration ﬁle. Locate the ﬁle and click Open.  The conﬁguration ﬁle is loaded into the AP Manager but has not actually been written to the device(s). If you want to use the newly loaded conﬁguration for the selected device(s), click Apply and the conﬁguration settings will be written to the device(s).Device Conﬁguration button.

89DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerTo upgrade the ﬁrmware: Download the latest ﬁrmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to ﬁnd location on your hard drive. Click on the ﬁrmware button as shown above. A popup window will appear. Locate the ﬁrmware upgrade ﬁle and click Open.You can upgrade the ﬁrmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s).FirmwareIMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.

90DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-2700AP by clicking on this button.System SettingsAccess Password: This sets the admin password for the select device(s).Auto Refresh: This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the network device list. By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you must enter the refresh interval in seconds. All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting.Using the AP Manager

91DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerRefreshClick on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network.Devices with a check mark next to them are still available on the network. Devices with an X are no longer available on the network.Click on this button to view the version of AP Manager.About

92DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Console PortYou can connect to the DWL-2700AP console port to conﬁgure device settings via the command line.2. Run HyperTerminal on the PC: • Go to the Start Menu • Select All Programs • Select Accessories • Select Communications • Select HyperTerminal1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DWL-2700AP, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device.3. Enter a New Connection name:

93DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.4. Select the appropriate COM port:5. Conﬁgure the Port Settings:Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 9600 bits per second.

94DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.6. Enter Login Name and Password:Once logged in, you will be able to run conﬁguration commands from the command line prompt.

95DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Using 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 about networking computers using Windows® 2000.Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsSelect Set up a home or small ofﬁce networkNetworking BasicsWhen this screen appears, click Next.Networking Basics

96DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsClick 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.Please follow all the instructions in this window:

97DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsEnter 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.

98DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.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.Networking Basics

99DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsInsert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.Click Next.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.

100DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.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. To continue click Next. Networking Basics

101DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.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. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.Networking Basics

102DWL-2700AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsNaming Your ComputerTo name your computer in Windows® XP, please follow these directions.Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).Right-click on My Computer.Select Properties and click.Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this ﬁeld is optional.To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.

103DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.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.Networking BasicsThe wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address 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:Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.Click on Status.Checking the IP Address in Windows® XP

104DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsThis window will appear:Click the Support tab.Click Close.

105DWL-2700AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Note: DHCP enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions:Go to Start.Double-click on Control Panel.Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows® XP/2000Networking BasicsDouble-click on Network Connections.

106DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsRight-click on Local Area Connections.Double-click on Properties. 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 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)

107DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Input your DNS server addresses. Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway.The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh® OSXGo to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.Click on Network.

108DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics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.

109DWL-2700AP User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics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.

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