D-Link DWL-2700AP - AirPremier Outdoor Wireless Access... User manual

Two Rubber Dipole Antenna
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-2700AP
Wireless G Outdoor Access Point/Bridge
CD-ROM (Containing Manual and Warranty)
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) connected to a switch to configure
the DWL-2700AP. The default IP address for the DWL-2700AP is 192.168.0.50 with a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 on the wired Ethernet side. You will need to assign your
computerastaticIPaddresswithinthesamerangeastheDWL-2700AP’sIPaddressfor
thepurposeofconfiguringtheDWL-2700AP.If you need assistance assigning a static
IP address to your network adapter, please refer to the manual on the CD-ROM.
Surge Arrestor
DWL-2700AP
Wireless G Outdoor
AP/Bridge
This product can be set up
using any current web
browser, i.e. Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator.
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30M Ethernet cable
Power Adapter
Grounding wire
Power cord
RF jumper cable
8 Screws and rubber ring
PoE base unit

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Mounting OptionA
Mounting Kit
Mounting Option B
Mounting Kit
Wall Mount Screws

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ThisproductshouldONLY beinstalledbyan
experiencedinstallerwhoisfamilliarwithlocal
building and safety codes and where ever
applicable, is licensed by the appropriate
authorities. Failureto dosomay voidtheD-Link product
warranty and may expose the end user or the service
provider to legal and financial liabilities. D-Link and its
resellersordistributorsarenot liableforinjury,damage or
violationofregulations associated with theinstallationof
outdoorunitsorantennas.
A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your
outdoorinstallationfromlightningstrikesandthebuild-upof
staticelectricity.Sodirect groundingof theantennamast,
OutdoorAP, andSurgeArrester is very important.And so
mountingtheOutdoorAPontheantennamast,youhaveto
connecttheOutdoorAPtothesamegroundingsystemwith
theACwalloutlet.Thegroundingsystemmustcomplywith
theNationalElectricalCodeandsafetystandardsthatapply
inyourcountry. Alwayscheckwithaqualifiedelectricianif
youare indoubt asto whetheryour outdoorinstallation is
properlygrounded.
Important Information

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Step 1: Connect the supplied
Ethernetcablewiththewaterproof
enclosure to the Ethernet port on
the DWL-2700AP and attach the
groundingwire.
Physical Installation for
your DWL-2700AP

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Step 2: Install the two dipole
antennastotheantennaconnector,
andattachthegrounding wires.
Physical Installation for your
DWL-2700AP (continued)

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-2700AP (continued)

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-2700AP (continued)
Step 3: Install the mounting kits.
You can select between two
mountingoptions.
Mounting OptionA:

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-2700AP (continued)
A complete DWL-2700AP with
MountingOptionAshouldlooklike
this.

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Mounting Option B:
A complete DWL-2700AP with
MountingOptionBshouldlooklike
this.
Physical Installation for your
DWL-2700AP (continued)

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Step 1: Do the Physical Installation first (Please refer to pages 4-8).
Step 2: Connect the remaining end of the supplied Ethernet cable (Connected to the
DWL-2700AP in Step 1 on page 4) to the P+ DATA OUT port on the PoE base unit.
Step 3: Connect a straight through Ethernet cable from a router/switch to the DATAIN
port on the PoE base unit. If connecting directly to a PC instead of a router or switch,
then a crossover Ethernet cable must be used.
Step 4: Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE
base unit.Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outlet.
Connecting The DWL-2700AP Wireless
Access Point To Your Network
Hardware Installation Overview

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Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web browser and
typehttp://192.168.0.50intothe
URL address box. Then press
the Enter or Return key.
Thelogon pop-up screen willappear.
Type admin for the
usernameandleavethe
passwordfield blank.
Click OK
Once you have logged in, the
Home screenwillappear.
Click Run Wizard

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password.You have the option
to establish a password.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
You will see the following screens.
Click Next
Click Next
Step 2 - Set Wireless LAN
802.11g Connection
Enter the desired SSID and the
channelthat youwishto usehere.
This is the SSID that will be
broadcast to wireless users.

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Click Next
Step 3 - Set Security Level
The DWL-2700AP is capable of
threelevels ofwirelessencryption:
NoSecurity,WEP,andWPA-PSK.
By default encryption is
disabled. You can change the
encryption settings for a more
securewirelessnetwork.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Ifyouchoose WEP,youcanselect
HEX or ASCII for key type using
64-bit,128-bit, or 152-bit.
Click Next
IfyouchooseWPA-PSK, enterthe
passphrasehere.CiphertypeTKIP
isused.Bydefault the Group Key
UpdateInterval is1800.

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Your Setup is Complete!
Click Restart
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your
connectednetworkshould looksimilar tothis.
AP Mode:

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WDS Mode:
Your Setup is Complete! (continued)
Note: Please refer to the manual for WDS Mode setup.

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Appendix-HighGainExternalAntenna(Optional)
An external high gain antenna (not included) can be connected to the DWL-2700AP to
extendtherange of the network.
For high gain antenna information, please contact D-Link sales at 1-800-326-1688.
The external gain antenna attaches to the right side of the DWL-2700AP when the front
panel(D-Link) is facing towards you.
An external high gain
antennaconnectshere.

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You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovides free technical support for customers withinthe UnitedStates and
withinCanada for the duration of the warranty period onthis product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-LinkTechnical Support through our
website,or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]
©2005 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or
its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All references to speed are for
comparison purposes only. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower
actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to
change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. Visit www.dlink.com for more details.
DWL-2700AP 10132005
Version 1.30
Revised 10/13/2005