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

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Before You Begin
DWL-G810 Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-G810
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG
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-G810
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.
This product can be set up using
any current Web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.
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Connecting the DWL-G810 to your
Ethernet-enabled device
A.First, connect the power adapter to the Receptor at the back panel of the
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
on the device (e.g., a set top box, gaming console, laptop or desktop com-
puter, or network printer.) The LED light will blink when there is data transfer
through the wireless connection. (Note: The Ethernet port on the DWL-G810
is Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover-
cable to the Ethernet Port.)
C.The antenna is used by the DWL-G810 to connect to other 802.11b/g wireless
devices.
A.Receptor for
Power Adapter
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to 802.11b/g
networks.
B.LAN Port
This is the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enabled device.

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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, set-top box, or gaming console.

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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 for
configuring the DWL-G810. (Note: You also have the option of connecting the DWL-
G810 directly to the computer that will be used for configuration). 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 to assign your computer a static IP address within the same range as the
DWL-G810’s IP address for the purpose of configuring the DWL-G810. See the Manual
on the CD-ROM if you need assistance in assigning a static IP address for your network
adapter.
Open your Web browser and
type “http://192.168.0.30” into
the URL address box. Then
press the Enter or Return key.
or or

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Continued...
The log-in pop-up
screen will appear.
Type “admin” for the
user name and leave the
password field blank.
Click OK
Once you have logged in,
the Home screen will
appear.
Click Run Wizard
You will see the
following screens.
Click Next

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Step 1 - Set up your new
password. You have the option
to establish a password.
Step 2 - Setup your Wireless LAN Con-
nection
The default wireless settings are:
Operating Mode = Infrastructure
SSID = default
Channel = 6
Click Site Survey to select a wireless
network or you can change the settings
manually to match an existing wireless
network.
Step 3 - Setup your Encryption
The DWL-G810 is capable of three
levels of wireless encryption 64-, 128-,
and 256-bit. By default the Encryp-
tion is disabled. You can change the
Encryption settings for more secure
wireless communication.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next
For Set Up #2 select Ad-hoc
as the operating mode.

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You have completed the Configuration of the DWL-G810!
Click Close
Click Restart

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Connecting the DWL-G810 to your XBox
Xbox Setup
Step 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable
from the DWL-G810 to the Ethernet
port on the back of your Xbox.
Step 1 - Please refer to Step 4
(pg.4) for configuring and modify-
ing the wireless settings of the
DWL-G810
In order to connect to the XBox
Live service, you will need to
have the proper XBox Live equipment
and account.

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ConnectingtheDWL-G810toyourPlaystation2
PlayStation 2 Setup
Step 1 - Please refer to Step 4
(pg.4) for configuring and modify-
ing the wireless settings of the
DWL-G810
Step 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable
from the DWL-G810 to the Ethernet port
on the back of your PlayStation 2.

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Appendix
To assign a static IP address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configure
the DWL-G810, 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
Select Use the following IP address in
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window
Click OK
Note: The following screens are taken using
Windows XP. Your screens may look similar.
Input your IP address and subnet mask.
(The IP address must be within the same
range as the DWL-G810. The IP Address of
the DWL-G810 is 192.168.0.30. You can
assign 192.168.0.51 for your computer. No
two computers can have the same IP a
ddress. Assign a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.)
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties