D-Link Airspot DSA-3100 User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
Public/Private Gateway
D-Link Airspot
DSA-3100
March 2006
Rev. B

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Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction...........................................................................................4
Front Panel...........................................................................................5
Rear Panel ...........................................................................................6
Features ...............................................................................................7
Sample Scenarios ................................................................................8
Installation ..........................................................................................10
Setting Up the DSA-3100 ...................................................................11
Configure PCs on your LAN ...............................................................12
TCP/IP Network Setting .....................................................................12
Internet Access Configuration ............................................................13
Using the Configuration Utility ............................................................15
Networking Basics..............................................................................56
Technical Specifications .....................................................................71
Technical Support...............................................................................73
Warranty and Registration..................................................................74

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Package Contents
Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator
Version 6.0 and above
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
System Requirements for Configuration:
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Contents of Package:
D-Link DSA-3100 Airspot Gateway
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Quick Installation Guide
Two (2) CAT5 UTP/Straight-through (Ethernet) cables
One (1) CAT5 UTP/Cross-over cable
One (1) Console cable
5V DC, 3A PowerAdapter
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Introduction
The D-Link DSA-3100 Airspot Gateway is a simple-to-use network access control
system supporting Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or an IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN)
separately and simultaneously.
TheDSA-3100canbeconfigured withastandardHTMLbrowser(i.e.,InternetExplorer,
Netscape Navigator) operating on Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 9, Mac
OS X (v10.1.5 or later), Linux, or Pocket PC 2000/2002. The DSA-3100 allows the
operator to offer wired or wireless networking services and access to the Internet
when used with a switch or wireless access point respectively. The device features
many management settings allowing for private and public access to the Internet and
the necessary privilege mechanisms to permit this usage.

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Front Panel
Public Network - A solid light
indicates a connection from the
Authentication port for a Public
Network. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
Status LED - A solid LED indicates
the DSA-3100 is working properly.
This LED will flash during reboot.
Power LED - A solid
light indicates a proper
connection to the power
supply.
WAN LED -
Link: A solid light
indicates a connection
on the WAN port.
Act: This LED blinks
during data
transmission.
Private Network - Asolid
light indicates a connection
on the Private Network. This
LED blinks during data
transmission.

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Rear Panel
Local Area Network Port (Private LAN)-
Connects to a switch for a private network.
Does not require authentication to access
the Internet.
Console Port -
For resetting to factory
defaults, or reconfiguring
the device. For Advanced
users only!
WAN Port -
The port that connects to
your WAN connection
providing Internet access to
the Local and Managed
Networks.
Authentication Port
(Public LAN or WLAN with
Access Point) -
Connects to a switch or AP.
Receptor for
Power
Adapter.

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Features
Creates two separate and discreet networks allowing the owner/
administrator to create a wired or wireless hotspot and provide
Internet access to visitors, guests, or customers.
Manages up to 250 user accounts with an internal database.
Supports at least 50 users accessing the Internet at any given time.
Allows ID/Password-based authentication and authorization (can
also be combined with MAC address locking for even
stricter access control).
Supports either POP3, RADIUS, or LDAP external authentication
servers.
Provides on-line status monitoring and historical traffic data.
SSL-protected access to the administration interface and user
authentication interface.
Customizable user log-in and log-out Web interface.
Customizable user log-out timer.
Customizable target URL for users who successfully authenticate.
Console mode administration interface via serial console port.
Supports display of text messages on the log-in page. An
administrator could use the administration interface to input
messages (promotions, alerts, additional usage time/services with
corresponding fees).
Supports NAT for managed clients.
Supports static IP, DHCP client and PPPoE client on the WAN
interface.
Built-in DHCP server to manage clients.
Built-in, high-speed policy routing engine.
Customizable peremptory traffic redirection (IP and Port-Redirect).
Built-in NTP client.

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Sample Scenarios

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Sample Scenarios (continued)
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Installation
Standard 10/100Base-T network (UTP/Cat5 Ethernet) cable
with RJ45 connectors.
TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all networked
computers and related devices.
Requirements
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