D-Link Airspot DSA-3100 User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
Hotspot Gateway
D-Link
DSA-3100
Express EtherNetworkTM
January 2004
Fourth Edition

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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..............................................................................55
Technical Specifications .....................................................................68
Technical Support...............................................................................70
Warranty and Registration..................................................................71

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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 Hotspot 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 Power Adapter
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Introduction
The D-Link DSA-3100 Hotspot 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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The Power Indicator remains illuminated when the DSA-3100 is on. The indicators for
WAN, Local Network, Authentication each have two LED indicators. When CAT5
(Ethernet)cablesareplugged into thecorrespondingport,the upper LEDwillilluminate
to indicate that a connection has been established.The lower LED will blink whenever
data is transmitted or received.
Front Panel
Authentication LEDs - a solid light
on the port indicates a connection
from the Authentication port for a
Public Network. The LED below
blinks during data transmission.
Status LED - a solid light on the port
indicates a connection to an Ethernet
network.
Power LED - a solid
light indicates a proper
connection to the power
supply.
Local Network LEDs - a
solid light on the port
indicates a connection from
the Local Network port for a
Private Network. The LED
below blinks during data
transmission.
WAN LEDs - a solid
light indicates
connection on the
WAN port. The LED
below blinks during
data transmission
Power
Status
Link
Activity
Green LED System is ready
Green LED System is ready
Blinking LED System is rebooting or
Firmware upgrading
WAN Green On line
Local Network Green On line
On line
Green
Authentication
WAN
Local Network
Authentication
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Data is being transmitted
Data is being transmitted
Data is being transmitted

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Rear Panel
Authentication Port
(Public LAN or WLAN with
Access Point) -
Connects to a switch or AP.
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.
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 to your company or
organization.
Manages up to 250 user accounts with 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 mes
sages (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