D-Link AirPremier DWL-7700AP User manual

D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual ii
Table of Contents
Product Overview.....................................................................1
Package Contents..............................................................1
System Requirements........................................................1
Introduction ........................................................................2
Features and Benets........................................................4
Wireless Basics..................................................................5
Standards-based Technology........................................7
Installation Considerations.............................................8
Three Operational Modes ........................................................9
Getting Started........................................................................10
Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet).......................12
Using the Conguration Menu ..............................................13
Conguration > Save and Activate ..............................14
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless .............................15
Access Point............................................................15
Open System/WEP..................................................17
WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal.............18
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise WPA-Auto-Enterprise ........19
802.1x......................................................................21
WDS with AP...........................................................22
Open System / WEP................................................24
WPA/WPA2-Personal / WPA-Auto-Personal...........25
WDS ........................................................................26
Open System / WEP................................................28
WPA/WPA2-Personal / WPA-Auto-Personal...........29
Wireless Modes.......................................................30
LAN > Static ............................................................31
LAN > Dynamic .......................................................32
Home > Advanced Settings > Performance ................33
AP Grouping............................................................35
Multi-SSID ...............................................................36
Rogue AP ................................................................39
DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings ..................40
DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings .......................42
DHCP Server > Current IP List................................44
Filters > Wireless MAC ACL....................................45
Filters > Wireless IP ACL ........................................46
WLAN Partition........................................................47
Status > Device Information ........................................48
Indication .................................................................49
Client Information ....................................................50
WDS Information .....................................................51
WLAN 802.11A Trafc Statistics .............................52
WLAN 802.11G Trafc Statistics.............................53
Log > View Log............................................................54
Log Settings.............................................................55
Tool > Administrator Settings ......................................56
Firmware and SSL Certication Upload ..................58
Conguration File Upload and Download................59
Cfg File > Choose le .............................................60
SNTP.......................................................................61
System > System Settings...........................................62
Using the Console Port................................................63
Troubleshooting .....................................................................66
High Gain External Antenna (Optional) .......................72
Technical Specications........................................................73
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................75
Warranty..................................................................................76
Registration.............................................................................82

D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual 1
Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
• D-Link DWL-7700AP Access Point and 2 Antennas
• Power Adapter and Cable
• 3 Ground Wires and
• 2 Surge Arrestors
• Wall Mounting Kit
• Pole Mounting Kit
• Power over Ethernet Base Unit
• RF Jumper Cable
• 8 Screws and Rubber Ring
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-7700AP will cause damage and
void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter
• Internet Explorer version 7.0 or Firefox version 3.0 and above
Product Overview

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Introduction
At up to fteen times the speed* of previous wireless devices you can work faster and more efciently, increasing
productivity. With the DWL-7700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benet
signicantly because large les are able to move across the network quickly.
Inclusion of all three standards (802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g) means that the DWL-7700AP is versatile enough
to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device.
The DWL-7700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs.
The DWL-7700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP , or in WDS
mode.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased exibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet). With PoE, the
DWL-7700AP shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your network less expensive and
more convenient.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in ofces or other
workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-7700AP provides data transfers at up to 54Mbps* when used
with other D-Link Air Premier® or Air Premier AG® products (The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with
802.11b devices).
WPA is offered in two avors: Enterprise (used for corporations), and Personal (used for home users).
WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at home users who do not have the server based equipment required
for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar to WEP because you dene a “Pre-Shared Key” on
the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is conrmed and satised on both the client and access point, then
access is granted. The encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which
offers per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets
were not tampered with during wireless transmission. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal, because

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the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place.
Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing
802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can dene a
list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with either
WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise congured, the new client will be challenged with a username and password.
If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is
granted. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee
from the authorized list and not have to worry about the network being compromised by a former employee.
WPA2-Enterprise is far superior to WPA-Enterprise, because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES).
802.1x: Authentication which is a rst line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication
Server veries the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied
access.
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows XP Operating System. You will need to
use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature.

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Features and Benets
•3 Different Operation Modes - Capable of operating in one of three different operation modes to meet your
wireless networking requirements: Access Point; WDS with AP; or WDS.
•Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
•Faster wireless networking speeds up to 54Mbps*.
•Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices that is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b
and 802.11g standards, the DWL-7700AP can connect with existing 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a-compliant
wireless network adapter cards.
•Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps - that means you can
migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacricing connectivity.
•Better security with WPA - The DWL-7700AP can securely connect wireless clients on the network using WPA
(Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has
previously been available.
•AP Manager II software - The real-time display of the network’s topology and AP’s information makes network
conguration and management quick and simple.
• SNMP for Management - The DWL-7700AP is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for a better
network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-7700AP for network
conguration and rmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-7700AP easily with
the Web-based conguration. A D-Link D-View module will be downloadable for network administration and
real-time network trafc monitoring with D-Link D-View software.
•Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).
•Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range for 802.11b and 802.11g networks, and in the 5.725 to 5.825GHz
frequency range for an 802.11a network.
•Web-based interface for managing and conguring.

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Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you to
access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking
brings.
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such as
airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have
proven to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the
WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can signicantly improve worker efciency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently
change can benet from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring
may be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need
to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even
outside the home or ofce.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.
The DWL-7700AP saves money by providing multi-functionality, congurable in one of three different modes.

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Scalability - WLANs can be congured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specic applications and installations.
Congurations are easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to
larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless
devices deployed.

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The DWL-7700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate
of up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
This means that in most environments, within the specied range of this device, you will be able to transfer large les
quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works
by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted
simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal
transmissions.
The D-Link DWL-7700AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed
and range possible.
The DWL-7700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2.
In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-7700AP is compatible with 802.11b
devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a
and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-7700AP.
Standards-based Technology

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The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-7700AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere
within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types
of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless
range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-7700AP and other network devices to a minimum - each
wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-7700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that
the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position
devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3.Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect
on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
Installation Considerations

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Three Operational Modes

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Getting Started

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1. You will need broadband Internet access.
2. Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
3. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.
(See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with your router.)
4. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit.
(See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-7700AP.)
5. Connect the DWL-7700AP to the PoE base unit.
(See the printed Hardware Installation Guide included with the DWL-7700AP.)
6. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-AG530 wireless PCI
adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
7. Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-AG660 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer.

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Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-7700AP and
the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
Connect another Ethernet cable from the P+DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to a
PC.
Attach the power adapter to the connector on the PoE base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter
and into an electrical outlet.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

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Section 3 - Conguration
Using the Conguration Menu
To congure the DWL-7700AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-7700AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout
diagram).
First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this
function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
and uncheck the enable box.
Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator).
Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-7700AP in the address eld
(http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the
DWL-7700AP and your computer are in the same subnet.
After the connection is established, you will see the user identication window as
shown.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-7700AP,
make sure to enter the correct IP address.
•
•
•
Type admin in the User Name eld
Leave the Password eld blank
Click OK
Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct
password.

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Conguration > Save and Activate
Clicking Save and Activate will save and activate all
changes made to the configuration and reboot the
system.
Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made
to the conguration.
Click the Apply button to save changes
made to the current page. Please note
that you still must select Save and
Activate under Conguration in order
for changes to take effect.

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Select either 802.11a or 802.11g.
Select Access Point from the drop-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated
for a specic wireless local area network (WLAN).
The SSID factory default setting is dlink. The SSID
can be easily changed to connect to an existing
wireless network or to establish a new wireless
network.
Select Enable or Disable SSID broadcast.
Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across
the network. Disabling this feature will make the
SSID invisible.
Auto Channel Scan is selected by default. All
devices on the network must share the same
channel.
The radio frequency will vary depending on the
wireless channel that is chosen.
Mode:
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
Wireless Band:
Radio Frequency:
Channel:
Home > Basic Settings > Wireless
Access Point

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Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.
Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.
Select 802.1x to verify the identity of would-be clients in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server.
Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server
required).
Select WPA2-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption
of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server
required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.
Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal.
Auto Channel
Scan:
Authentication:

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Select Enabled to enable WEP
encryption.
Select HEX or ASCII.
Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit.
Select the 1st through the 4th key to
be the active key.
Encryption:
Key Type:
Key Size:
Valid Key:
First through
Fourth keys:
Open System/WEP

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Select the interval during which the group key will be
valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended.
Enter a passphrase. The passphrase is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password
can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure
you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless
clients.
Cipher Type:
Group Key
Update Interval:
PassPhrase:
When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or
WPA-Auto-Personal, you must select AES, AUTO, or
TKIP from the pull-down menu.
WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA-Auto-Personal