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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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Click Apply Now.
The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few
seconds.
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. A
good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point,
as shown.
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging
in Windows XP and 2000
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DWL-3200AP 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-3200AP .
1. The computer used to configure the DWL-3200AP cannot access the
Configuration menu.
Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-3200AP is ON. If the LED is not ON,
check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Please see item 3 (Check
that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly) in this
Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are loaded properly.
Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL-3200AP.
Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics
section of this manual.
Note: The IP address of the DWL-3200AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on 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 be visible 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-3200AP is responding. Go to
Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show
four replies.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address, make sure to ping the correct IP
address assigned to the DWL-3200AP.
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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. The Connect to Wireless Network screen
will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as
shown in the illustrations below.
Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP
address range as the access point and gateway. Since the DWL-3200AP has an
IP address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same
range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device must have a unique IP address; no two devices
may have the same IP address. The subnet mask must be the same for all the
computers on the network.) To check the IP address assigned to the wireless
adapter, double-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar > select
the Support tab and the IP address will be displayed. Please refer to Checking
the IP Address in the Networking Basics section of this manual.)
If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter, please refer
to the appropriate section in Networking Basics. If you are entering a DNS Server
address you must also enter the Default Gateway Address. (Remember that if
you have a DHCP-capable router, you will not need to assign a static IP address.
See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.)
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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.
Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
Troubleshooting
Select the Hardware Tab.
Click Device Manager.
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Troubleshooting
Double-click on Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this
example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the
procedure will remain the same.)
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Click OK.
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Troubleshooting
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 advantageous placement of your D-Link
wireless products.
5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DWL-3200AP. Try to
keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security
systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically
or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your router, access point and wireless
adapter to a different channel to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF
noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.
6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-3200AP, you must also enable encryption
on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.
Make sure that the SSID on the router and the wireless client are exactly the same.
If they are not, wireless connection will not be established.
Move the DWL-3200AP and the wireless client into the same room and then test the
wireless connection.
Disable all security settings.
Turn off your DWL-3200AP and the client. Turn the DWL-3200AP 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. If not, check that the AC
power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings are correctly
entered for the network.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security
systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically
or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your DWL-3200AP, and on all the
devices in your network to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF
noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.
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7. I forgot my encryption key.
Reset the DWL-3200AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices
on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset
button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Standards
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
• IEEE 802.3x
Device Management
• Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled
browsers.
• Telnet
• AP Manager
• SNMP v.3
Data Rate
For 802.11g:
• 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
For 802.11b:
• 11, 5.5, 2, and1Mbps
Security
• 64-, 128-, 152-bit WEP
• WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA-TKIP/AES PSK)
• 802.1x (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
• MAC Address Access Control List
Wireless Frequency Range
• 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
Wireless Operating Range*
802.11g (Full Power with 5dBi gain diversity dualband dipole antenna)
Indoors:
• 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps
• 112ft (34m) @ 48Mbps
• 128ft (39m) @ 36Mbps
• 154ft (47m) @ 24Mbps
• 184ft (56m) @ 18Mbps
• 217ft (66m) @ 12Mbps
• 259ft (79m) @ 9Mbps
• 325ft (99m) @ 6Mbps
Outdoors:
• 367ft (112m) @ 54Mbps
• 820ft (250m) @ 18Mbps
• 1640ft (500m) @ 6Mbps
Operating Voltage
• 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE
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Technical Specifications
Radio and Modulation Type
For 802.11b:
DSSS:
• DBPSK @ 1Mbps
• DQPSK @ 2Mbps
• CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
For 802.11a/g:
OFDM:
• BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps
• QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps
• 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps
• 64QAM @ 48, 54 and 108Mbps
DSSS:
• DBPSK @ 1Mbps
• DQPSK @ 2Mbps
• CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
Transmit Output Power
For 802.11b:
• 100mW (20dBm)
• 50mW (17dBm)
• 30mW (15dBm)
• 20mW (13dBm)
• 10mW (10dBm)
• 5mW (7dBm)
• 1mW (0dBm)
For 802.11g:
• 100mW (20dBm)
• 63mW (18dBm)
• 30mW (15dBm)
• 20mW (13dBm)
• 10mW (10dBm)
• 5mW (7dBm)
• 1mW (0dBm)
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For 802.11b:
• 1Mbps: -94dBm
• 2Mbps: -90dBm
• 5.5Mbps: -89dBm
• 11Mbps: -85dBm
For 802.11g:
• 1Mbps: -94dBm
• 2Mbps: -90dBm
• 5.5Mbps: -89dBm
• 6Mbps: -90dBm
• 9Mbps: -84dBm
• 11Mbps: -85dBm
• 12Mbps: -82dBm
• 18Mbps: -80dBm
• 24Mbps: -77dBm
• 36Mbps: -73dBm
• 48Mbps: -72dBm
• 54Mbps: -72dBm
LEDs
• Power
• LAN
• 802.11b/g
Temperature
• Operating: -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC)
• Storing: -40ºF to 149ºF (-40ºC to 65ºC)
Humidity
• Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing)
• Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing)
Certifications
• FCC
• Wi-Fi
Dimensions
• L = 10.93 inches (277.7mm)
• W = 6.10 inches (155mm)
• H = 1.77 inches (45mm)
Warranty
• 1 Year
* Environmental Factors may Adversely Affect Wireless Range
Receiver Sensitivity
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Contacting 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.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(877) 453-5465
Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:support@dlink.com
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(800) 361-5265
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:support@dlink.ca
When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:
· Serial number of the unit
· Model number or product name
· Software type and version number
Contacting Technical Support
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Warranty
Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited
warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:
· D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and
· Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of
Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will
be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the
product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“Warranty Period”), except as otherwise
stated herein.
1-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:
· Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) One (1) Year
· Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year
· Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days
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. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or
any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent
(or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be
warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a
material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not
practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the
defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware
(or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the
property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
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substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the
applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety
(90) days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and
operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period,
the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Link’s sole
obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that
substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D-Link’s sole
discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to
the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the
Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or
original retail purchase. 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; provided that the non-conforming
Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software
for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-
Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased
through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the
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liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the
product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited
Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.
Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its
return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer
shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
· The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the
Hardware defect or Software 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 the
Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such
as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
· After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original
or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number
must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories
in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back
any accessories.
· The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery
(“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link.
Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that
are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS
Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is
available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
· Return Merchandise Ship-To Address
USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed warranty
information within Canada)
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’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that
is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-
Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’s
judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the
documentation for the product, or if the model 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 in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage
that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any
hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products
that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the
sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product. Repair by
anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE
PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
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WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER
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THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION
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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
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REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
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PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES
AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some
states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited
warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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 is
connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office.
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FCC Caution:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight
inches (20 cm) from all persons.
This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.
D-LINK declared that DWL-3200AP is limited in CH1~11 from 2400 to 2483.5 MHz by specified
firmware controlled in USA.
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