D-Link AirPremier DWL-2210AP User manual

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Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Networks with a DHCP Server: The DWL-2210AP is DHCPenabled by default. Usethe
KickStart Wizard on the DWL-2210AP CD-ROM to discover and identify DWL-2210AP
Access Points on your network.
Networks without a DHCP Server: The DWL-2210AP will default to an IP address of
192.168.0.50withasubnetmaskof255.255.255.0.Youwillneedtoassignyourcomputer
a Static IP address within the same range as the DWL-2210AP’s IP address for the
purposeof configuringthe DWL-2210AP.
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Ethernet (CAT5e UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
Using a power adapter
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.
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Connecting the DWL-2210AP to Your
Network
Therearetwomethods ofpoweringthe DWL-2210AP.Thepoweradaptercan plugdirectly
into the unit or plug into the PoE (Power over Ethernet) base unit. To connect power
directly to the DWL-2210AP, please follow the steps on this page. To use the PoE base
unit, please follow the steps on the next page.
Connecting Power Directly to the DWL-2210AP
A.Connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DWL-2210AP.
Plugthe otherend ofthe poweradapter toa walloutlet orpower strip.The PowerLED
will turn ON toindicate proper operation.
B.Insert one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the
DWL-2210AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet Broadband
Router (i.e.,D-Link DI-604) orSwitch (i.e., D-Link DSS-5+).Note:You also havethe
option of connecting the DWL-2210AP directly to the computer that will be used for
configuration. The LAN LED light should illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet
connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2210AP isAuto-MDI/MDIX. This
allows you to use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the
Ethernetport on the DWL-2210AP.)
C.The DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme G™Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520
AirPlus Xtreme G™Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, right out of the box with the
DWL-2210AP,using theirdefault wireless settings. Computers with802.11b wireless
adapters can also connect to the DWL-2210AP.

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Connecting the DWL-2210AP to Your
Network (continued)
Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) to the DWL-2210AP
•Step 1: Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the
LAN port on the DWL-2210AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port
labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
•Step 2:Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATAIN port on the PoE base unit
to your router/switch or to a PC.
•Step 3: 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.

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When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected
network should look similar to this:
Connecting the DWL-2210AP to Your
Network (continued)

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Attachthewirelessantenna
to this connector.
Pressing this button restores theAccess
Pointtoitsoriginalfactorydefaultsettings.
LAN Port
Receptor
Reset Button
Antenna Connector Connects to a computer, a switch, router,
or PoE base unit using an Ethernet cable.
UsedtoconnectPower
Adapter directly to unit.
Connecting the DWL-2210AP to Your
Network (continued)
Front Panel
Rear Panel
WLANLED
The Wireless LAN LED will blink to
indicatewirelessnetwork activity.
LANLED
A solid green light indicates a good
networkconnection.Thelight willblink
when there is activity on the LAN.
Power LED
ThePowerLEDwilllightupsolid
greenwhen properlyconnected
toa valid power source.

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TheKickStart Wizard isused to discoverand identify DWL-2210APAccess Points
on a network with a DHCP server. KickStart will not discover any other devices. If
your network does not have a DHCP server, please skip to Section 3 on page 9.
Using the KickStart Wizard on a Network
with a DHCP Server
Click onKickStart
(DHCPnetworks only)
Insert the DWL-2210AP CD-ROM into
yourCD-ROMdrive.Theautorunscreen
should load automatically. If not, go to
MyComputeranddoubleclickonyour
CD-ROMicon.
Click Next
The KickStart welcome
screenappears.
The KickStart Wizard will
search for DWL-2210AP
Access Points on your
network.

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Click Administration Console
KickStart will display the
Access Point(s) on your
network. If necessary,
click Back to rescan the
network.
Click Next
Click OK
The DWL-2210AP login
screenwill appear.
Type admin in the User
nameandPasswordfields.
Using the KickStart Wizard on a Network
with a DHCP Server (continued)

8
The DWL-2210AP Web-management interface will appear. Please refer to the
user manual located on the CD-ROM for details on configuring the DWL-2210AP.
Using the KickStart Wizard on a Network
with a DHCP Server (continued)

9
Using a Static IP Address to Connect to
the DWL-2210AP
To assign a Static IP Address on the computer that you are using to configure the
DWL-2210AP,follow the stepsfor the appropriate operating system:
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
ClickOK
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Inputa static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-2210AP’s IP address of
192.168.0.50.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
NetworkAdapterinstalledon yoursystemand
select Properties.
Click Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Use the following IP address
Click OK
Windows 2000:
IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Inputa static IP address in the same range
as the DWL-2210AP’s IP address of
192.168.0.50.Each computer/device must
have a unique IP address.
Using a Static IP Address to Connect to
the DWL-2210AP