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User Manual Part 8
Using the AirPlus AP Manager (continued)
802.1X Setting
The default setting of 802.1x is
disabled. Input the IP Address of the
radius server and the Shared Secret
to make the 802.1x function work
properly.
MAC Filter Setting
The MAC Filter can allow or deny
wireless connection to the DWL-
700AP. Select Allow or Deny and
enter the MAC address of the
selected computer into the field
above.
Firmware Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade screen will
allow you to apply new version of
the firmware to selected Access
Point.
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7. Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the
installation and operation of the DWL-700AP 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-700AP Access Point.
1. The computer used to configure the DWL-700AP cannot access the
Configuration menu.
• Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-700AP 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-700AP. Please see Checking the IP Address
in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this
manual.
Note: The IP Address of the DWL-700AP 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-700AP is
responding. Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping
192.168.0.50. A successful ping will show four replies.
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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-700AP 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.)
Default
Note: Screen shot were taken
using Windows XP. Your screens
may look similar.
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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.
• Go to Start
• Right-click on
My Computer
• Click Properties
• Select the
Hardware Tab
• Click Device
Manager
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Troubleshooting
• Double-click on Network
Adapters
• Right-click on D-Link
AirPlus DWL-650+
Wireless Cardbus
Adapter
• 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. Resetting the DWL-700AP to Factory Default Settings
After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you
may choose to Reset the DWL-700AP 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-700AP to Factory Default Settings,
please do the following:
• Locate the Reset button on the back of the DWL-700AP
• Use a paper clip to press the Reset button.
• Hold for about 5 seconds and then release
• After the DWL-700AP reboots (this may take a few minutes) it will
be reset to the factory Default settings.
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8. 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
and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about
networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
Select Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, Click Next.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Click Next
In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your
computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the
second option as shown.
Click Next
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Networking Basics (continued)
Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)
Click Next
Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the
same Workgroup name.
Click Next
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Networking Basics (continued)
Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click Next.
Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.
This may take a few minutes.
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Networking Basics (continued)
In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example,
Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on
each of the computers on your network. Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
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Networking Basics (continued)
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. To continue click Next.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the
Network Setup Wizard.
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes
to restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run
the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After
running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless
network will be ready to use.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Naming your Computer
To name your computer, please follow these directions:
In Windows XP:
• Click Start (in the
lower left corner of
the screen)
• Right-click on My
Computer
• Select Properties
and click
• Select the
Computer Name
Tab in the 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
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Networking Basics (continued)
Naming your Computer
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
• 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
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Networking Basics (continued)
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.
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Networking Basics (continued)
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 winipcfg at the prompt.
The Windows IP Configuration menu will come up. Click Release, then
Renew to obtain a new IP Address.)
Assigning a Static IP Address
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband 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
Gateway/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 a
Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:
• Go to Start
• Double-click on
Control Panel
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