D-Link AirPlus DWL-810 User manual

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Before You Begin
DWL-810 Ehternet to Wireless Bridge
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-810 purchase:
Web-based Configuration will require a
current web browser, i.e., Internet
Explorer 5.x, Netscape Navigator 4.x.
DWL-810
D-Link Air™
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge
You must have at least the following:
An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a game console, laptop or desktop
computer, network printer or set-top box that will connect to the DWL-810
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
5V DC 2.5A Power Adapter Using a power
supply with a
different voltage rating
will damage this
product and void its
warranty.

Connecting the DWL-810 to your
Ethernet-enabled device
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DWL-810 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or
power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B. Insert one end of the Cross-Over Ethernet cable (included) to the Ethernet port
on the back panel of the DWL-810 and connect the other end to the Ethernet
port located on the device (e.g., a Set Top Box, Gaming Console, laptop or
desktop computer, or network printer.) The LED light will blink when there is
data tranfer through the wireless connection.
C. The antenna is used by the DWL-810 to connect to other 802.11b wireless devices.
A.Receptor for
Power Adapter
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to 802.11b
networks.
B.LAN Port
This is the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enabled device.

No configuration of the DWL-810 is needed if your setup is similar to Setup #1.
Connecting the DWL-810 in
Infrastructure Mode
Setup #1
Connect a cross-over cable from the DWL-810 to your Ethernet enabled:
Desktop PC, Laptop PC, Set-Top-Box, or Gaming Console.

Connecting the DWL-810 in Ad-Hoc
Mode
Setup #2
Configuration of the DWL-810 is needed if your setup is similar to Setup #2.
Web-based Configuration
Before You Begin the Configuration
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected directly to the
DWL-810 for configuration. The default IP address for the DWL-810 is 192.168.0.30 with
a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. You will need to assign your computer a Static IP
address within the same range as the DWL-810’s IP address in order to configure the
DWL-810. See the Appendix in this Quick Installation Guide if you need assistance
in assigning a Static IP address.
Open your Web browser and
type “http://192.168.0.30” into
the URL address box. Then
press the Enter or Return key.

Continued...
The logon pop-up
screen will appear.
Type “admin” for the
username and leave the
password field blank.
Click OK
The configuration window will open, as shown.
Click Wireless in the
Configuration menu. This
screen will appear.
Select Ad-Hoc
The default wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change the SSID
and Channel settings to
match an existing Ad-Hoc
wireless network.
Changes will not take effect until you reboot the DWL-810.
To reboot, click on Admin at the top of this screen. In the
Admin window, click reboot to save the changes.
Click Apply

You have completed the Configuration of the DWL-810!
Appendix
To assign a Static IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configure
the DWL-810, please do the following:
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows
Go to Start > Double- click on
Control Panel > Double-click on
Network Connections > Right-
click on Local Area Connections
> Click Properties
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address in
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window
Input your IP address and subnet
mask. (The IP Address must be within
the same range as the DWL-810. The IP
Address of the DWL-810 is 192.168.0.30.
You can assign 192.168.0.51 for your
computer. No two computers can have
the same IP Address. Assign a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.)
Click OK
Note: The following screens are taken using
Windows XP. Your screens may look similar.

Notes

Technical Support
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duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by
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