D-Link AirPlus XtremeG Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge... User manual

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Before You Begin
DWL-G810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge
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Ethernet-to-Wireless BridgeEthernet-to-Wireless Bridge
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Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge
You must have at least the following:
• An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a laptop, desktop computer, network printer or set-
top box that will connect to the DWL-G810.
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
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Connecting the DWL-G810 to your
Ethernet-enabled device
A.First,connectthepower adaptertothePower Receptor ontherearpanelofthe
DWL-G810 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 an Ethernet cable (included) to the Ethernet port on the back
panel of the DWL-G810 and connect the other end to the Ethernet port located
onthedevice(e.g.,aset-topbox,laptopordesktopcomputer,ornetworkprinter.)
TheLEDlightwillblinkwhenthereisdatatransferthroughthewirelessconnection.
(Note:TheEthernetportontheDWL-G810isAuto-MDI/MDI-X.Meaningyou
can use a straight-through or crossover-cable to the Ethernet Port.)
C.TheantennaisusedbytheDWL-G810toconnecttoother802.11b/gwirelessdevices.
A.ReceptorforPower Adapter
C.Antenna
Usedto wirelessly connect to
802.11b/gnetworks.
B.LAN Port
Thisis the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enableddevice.

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Connecting the DWL-G810 in
Infrastructure Mode
Setup #1
Connect an Ethernet cable from the DWL-G810 to your Ethernet-enabled:
desktop PC, laptop PC, or set-top box.

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Connecting the DWL-G810 in Ad-Hoc
Mode
Setup #2
Web-based Configuration
Before You Begin the Configuration
It is best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch
forconfiguring the DWL-G810. (Note:You may also connect theDWL-G810 directly
to the computer that will be used for configuring the unit). The default IP address for
the DWL-G810 is 192.168.0.30 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. You will need
toassign your computer a static IP address withinthe same range as the IP address
ofthe DWL-G810 forthe purpose ofconfiguringthe DWL-G810. See the Appendix if
you need assistance in assigning a static IPaddress for your network adapter.
Open your Web browser and
type“http://192.168.0.30” into
theURLaddress box. Then
press the Enter or Return key.

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Web-based Configuration (continued)
Thelog-inpop-up screen
willappear.
Type “admin” for the
username and leavethe
passwordfield blank.
Click OK
Onceyouhave logged in, the
Home screenwillappear.
Click Run Wizard
Youwill seethe followingscreens.
Click Next

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Web-based Configuration (continued)
Step 1 -Set up your new password.
You have the option to establish a
password.
Step 2 - Setup your Wireless LAN
Connection
Thedefaultwirelesssettingsare:
OperatingMode= Infrastructure
SSID = default
Channel = 6
ClickSite Survey to select a wireless
networkoryoucanchangethesettings
manuallytomatchanexistingwireless
network.
Step 3 - Setup your Encryption
The DWL-G810 is capable of two
levels of wireless encryption: 64-bit
and 128-bit. By default the
Encryption is disabled. You can
change the Encryption settings for
moresecurewirelesscommunication.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next
For Set Up #2 selectAd-hoc
astheoperatingmode.

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You have completed the Configuration of the DWL-G810!
Click Close
ClickRestart
Web-based Configuration (continued)

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Appendix A - Assiging a Static IP Address
ToassignastaticIPaddressto the laptop or computer that you areusingtoconfigurethe
DWL-G810,please do the following:
Windows XP:
Go to Start, click on Control Panel
double-click on Network Connections,
right-click on Local Area Connections
and select Properties.
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address
Click OK
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Input a static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-G810. The IP address of the
DWL-G810is 192.168.0.30. Each computer/
device must have a unique IP address.

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Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-
up Connections.Double-click on the Local
Area Connection associated with the Net-
work Adapter installed on your system and
select Properties.
Click Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Use the following IP address
ClickOK
Windows 2000:
IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Input a static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-G810. The IP address of the
DWL-G810is 192.168.0.30. Each computer/
device must have a unique IP address.
Appendix A - Assiging a Static IP Address
(continued)

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Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Double-click on the Local Area Connection
associated with the NetworkAdapter installed
on your system > select Properties
Click Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Specify IP Address
Click OK
Windows Me & 98SE:
IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Appendix A - Assiging a Static IP Address
(continued)
Input a static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-G810. The IP address of the
DWL-G810is 192.168.0.30. Each computer/
device must have a unique IP address.

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Go to the Apple Menu and
select System Preferences.
Click on Network
Select Built in Ethernet from
the Show pull-down menu
Select Manually from the
Configurationpull-downmenu
Click on Apply Now
Appendix A - Assigning a Static IP Address
(continued)
IP address: 192.168.0.28
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Input a static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-G810. The IP address of the
DWL-G810is 192.168.0.30. Each computer/
device must have a unique IP address.
Mac OS X:

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