D-Link DWL-G800AP User manual

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DWL-G800AP
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Wireless Range Extender
5V DC, 2.5APowerAdapter
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
It is best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch for
configuring the DWL-G800AP. The default IP address for the DWL-G800AP is
192.168.0.30withaSubnetMaskof255.255.255.0.Youwillneedtoassignyourcomputer
a static IP address within the same range as the DWL-G800AP’s IP address for the
purpose ofconfiguringtheDWL-G800AP. SeetheManual ontheCD-ROM ifyouneed
assistance in assigning a static IPaddress for your network adapter.
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Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.

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Connecting The DWL-G800AP Wireless
Range Extender To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DWL-G800APand then plug the other end of the poweradapter to a wall
outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper opera-
tion.
B. Using a Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the LAN port on the
back panel of the DWL-G800AP and the other end of the cable to a switch/
router. Note: You also have the option of connecting the DWL-G800AP
directly to the computer that will be used for configuration. The Link LED light
will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note:The LAN Port
on the DWL-G800AP isAuto MDI/MDI-X meaning you can use a
straight-through or crossover cable to the LAN Port.)
C. Computers with 802.11g wireless adapters such as the DWL-G650 AirPlus
Xtreme G Wireless CardbusAdapter and the DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G
Wireless PCIAdapter can connect to the DWL-G800AP. By default, the
DWL-G800AP is set in repeater mode and will extend the wireless signal
from a wireless gateway or access point.
A.Receptorfor
Power Adapter
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connectto802.11b/g
networks. B.LAN Port
This is the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enableddevice.
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Using The Setup Wizard
When you have completed the steps in
this Quick Installation Guide,your
connectednetwork should look similar
tothe illustration above.
Open your Web
browser and type
“http://192.168.0.30”
intotheURLaddress
box. Thenpressthe
Enter or Return key.
Thelogonpop-up
screenwill appear.
Type “admin” for the
usernameandleave the
passwordfieldblank.
Click OK

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Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Onceyouhave
logged in, the Home
screenwill appear.
Youwillseethe
followingscreens.
Click Run Wizard
Click Next

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password.You have the
option to establish a
password.
Step 2 - Wireless Setup
Bydefault the DWL-G800AP
is set to Repeater mode.
Click Next
Step 3 - Encryption
TheDWL-G800APis
capableofthreelevelsof
wirelessencryption: 64-bit,
128-bit,and256-bit.By
default the encryption is
disabled. You can change
the encryption settings for
moresecurewireless
communication.
Click Next
To repeat the wireless signal,
click on Site Survey to bring
up a list of available access
points to select from.

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Your Setup is Complete!
ClickRestart

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Connecting to the DWL-G800AP
Usingthe AirPlusXtreme G WirelessUtillity includedwiththeAirPlus
XtremeG Adapters,you can browseandconnect totheDWL-G800AP.
TheLink Infopageof theAirPlusXtreme G utilitywillshowtheconnection
statusbetween the DWL-G800APand AirPlus XtremeG wireless
adapter.
The MAC address of the
DWL-G800AP is listed
on the product sticker on the
bottom of the unit.
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D-Linkprovides free technical support for customers within the United Statesand
withinCanadaforthe duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website,or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
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24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
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D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
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Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
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