D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ User manual

Before You Begin
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a router for
configuring the DWL-900AP+. The default IP address for the DWL-900AP+ is
192.168.0.50 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-900AP+’s IP address
for the purpose of configuration of the DWL-900AP+. See the Manual on the CD-ROM
if you need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for your network adapter.
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-900AP+ purchase:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-900AP+.10042002
This product can be set up using any
current web browser, i.e., Internet
Explorer 5x, Netscape Navigator 4x.
DW
L
-900AP+
D-Link AirPlus™
Wireless Access Poin
t
• DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point
• CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
• Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
• 5V DC, 2A Power Adapter
Using a powe
r
supply with a
different voltage rating
will damage and void
the warranty for this
product.

When connecting
the DWL-900AP+
Wireless Access Point to
an Ethernet Adapter in a
computer, use a Cross-
Over Ethernet cable.
Connecting The DWL-900AP+ Wireless
Access Point To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of
the DWL-900AP+ 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. Using a Straight-Through Ethernet
cable, insert one end of the cable to the
Ethernet port on the back panel of the
DWL-900AP+ and the other end of the
cable to an Ethernet Broadband
Router (i.e., D-Link DI-604) or Switch
(i.e., D-Link DSS-5+). Note: The router
or switch must be connected to the computer to be used to configure
the DWL-900AP+. The Link LED light will illuminate to indicate a
proper Ethernet connection.
C. Computers with 802.11b wireless adapters can connect to the DWL-
900AP+. The DWL-650+ AirPlus Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the
DWL-520+ AirPlus Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of the
box
, with the DWL-900AP+, using their default wireless settings.
A.Receptor
for Power
Adapter
Reset Button
Pressing this button
restores the DWL-
900AP+ to its original
factory default
settings.
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to
802.11b adapters.
B.Ethernet Port
This is the connection for
the Ethernet Cable to the
Ethernet port on the
Ethernet Broadband
Router or Switch.

When you have completed
the steps in this Quick
Installation Guide, your
connected network should
look similar to this:
Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web
browser and type
“http://192.168.0.50”
into the URL address
box. Then press the Enter
or Return key.
Type “admin” for the
username and leave the
password field blank.
Click OK
The logon pop-up
screen will appear.

Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Run Wizard
Click Next
You will see the following
screens.
Once you have
logged in, the
Home screen
will appear.

Click Next
Click Next
Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password. You have the
option to establish a
password.
Step 2 - Wireless Setup
The default wireless settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.
Step 3 - Encryption
The DWL-900AP+ is capable
of three levels of wireless
encryption - 64-bit, 128-bit,
and 256-bit. By default the
encryption is disabled. You
can change the encryption
settings for more secure
wireless communication.

Your Setup is Complete!
You will be returned to the Home tab.
Click Restart
Click Close

For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, Tools, or Status tabs on
the web-management interface; or to the manual located on the CD-ROM.
Click Exit
For managing several DWL-900AP+s, please utilize the D-
Link AirPlus AP Manager. Please refer to the manual for
installing and configuring the AP Manager. For the latest
version of the firmware or AP manager please go to
http://support.dlink.com

Technical Suppor
t
You can find the most recent software and user
documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers
within the United States for the duration of the
warranty period on this product.
U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support
through our web site or by phone.
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email: [email protected]