D-Link AirPremier DWL-7700AP User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................. 2
Package Contents ............................................................................ 3
Introduction ..................................................................................... 4
Features and Benefits ....................................................................... 5
Four Operational Modes ................................................................... 6
Using the Configuration Menu ......................................................... 7
Using the AP Manager ................................................................... 44
Networking Basics ......................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 92
Technical Specifications ................................................................. 98
Contacting Technical Support ...................................................... 101
Warranty .................................................................................... 102
Registration ................................................................................. 106

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Package Contents
Minimum System Requirements
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.
 Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with
an installed Ethernet Adapter
 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above
Package Contents
 D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-7700AP
11a/11g Dualband High Speed Outdoor Wireless AP/Bridge
 Eight screws & one rubber ring
 Two rubber dipole antennas
 Manual on CD
 Quick Installation Guide
 2 Mounting Kits
 PoE base unit
 Power adapter
 Power cord
 RF jumper cable
 Grounding wire
 Surge arrestor
 30m Ethernet cable

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Introduction
Introduction
The DWL-7700AP covers a large operating distance, providing an 802.11a/g outdoor
WLAN which enables users to access the Internet or an organization’s network.
The D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-7700AP features a die-cast watertight housing and a built-
in lightning protector to protect the access point from harsh environmental conditions,
including extreme variance in temperature. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE)
and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installation. With two mounting
kits, you have the option of either pole or wall mounting.
The DWL-7700AP is suitable for manufacturing plants, industrial sites, military bases,
universities, hotels, airports and golf courses.
Configurable in four different modes (access point, bridge, multi-point bridge, and
wireless client), the DWL-7700AP offers 152-bit encryption, WPA and 802.1X
authentication when used with a RADIUS server, MAC address access control, and
additional security features.
The DWL-7700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet
configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-7700AP supports SNMP v.3 network
administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network
Management software.
At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices, you can work faster and
more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-7700AP, bandwidth-intensive
applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are
able to move across the network quickly.

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Features and Benefits
 Ideal for Internet Hotspots - Provides outdoor users with wireless Internet
access.
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Features and Benefits
Robust Outdoor Housing - Designed for harsh outdoor environments, with
die-cast, watertight housing, built-in heater and temperature sensor.
4 Different Operation modes with WDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Capable
of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking
requirements: access point (AP), Point-to-Point (PtP) bridge,
Point-to-multipoint (PtMP) bridge, or wireless client.
Embedded DHCP Server automatically assigns IP addresses to wireless clients.
Connect networks in different buildings when used in conjunction with
D-Link’s high-gain outdoor antennas.
Easy Installation with 802.3af PoE.
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“Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materals and construction, and net-
work overhead lower actual data throughput rate.”
Better security with ACL,WPA, AES and 802.1X- The DWL-7700AP can securely
connect to 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. In conjunction with a RADIUS server, 802.1X
authentication verifies the identity of would-be clients.
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Compatible with IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g standards to provide a wireless
data rate of up to 54Mbps.*
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Backward compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate
of up to 11Mbps with 802.11b devices - that means you can migrate your system
to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity.
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Supports up to 152-bit WEP encryption and AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard).
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Convenient Network Management with the AP Manager - Manage devices on
the network with D-Link’s AP Manager.
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Communicate between IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11g bands - Optional
configuration allows communication between bands.
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Two mounting kits - Gives you the flexibility of either wall or pole outdoor
mounting.
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Four Operational Modes
AP Mode
Bridge Mode

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Using the Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu
To configure 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 field
(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 identification 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.
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Type admin in the User Name field
Leave the Password field blank
Click OK
Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.

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Using the Configuration Menu
The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for
more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please
click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a
configuration change.
Home > Wizard

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless > 802.11a
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
52 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the
same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan
and match the wireless setting.)
The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel
that is chosen. The frequency in channel 52 is 5.26GHz.
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
Channel:
Radio Frequency:
Wireless Band: 802.11a is selected here.
Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu.
52
5.26GHz

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless > 802.11g
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default
setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an
existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the
same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan
and match the wireless setting.)
The radio frequency will vary depending on the wireless channel
that is chosen. The frequency in channel 6 is 2.412GHz.
SSID:
SSID Broadcast:
Channel:
Radio Frequency:
Wireless Band: 802.11g is selected here.
Choose the wireless band from the pulldown menu.
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Home > LAN > Static
Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have
a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP
address to the DWL-7700AP.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address
that is within the IP address range of your network.
Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the
same subnet mask..
Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there isn’t
a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the
range of your network.
Using the Configuration Menu
Get IP From:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These
are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-7700AP. These settings may be
referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN
IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

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Get IP From:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Home > LAN > DHCP
Using the Configuration Menu
Dynamic (DHCP) is chosen here. Choose Dynamic IP Address to
obtain an IP Address automatically from a DHCP server in your
network.
This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.
This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.
This field is unavailable when DHCP is chosen.

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Advanced > Mode
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Using the Configuration Menu
Wireless Band: Choose IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen
here.
Access Point:
PtP Bridge:
PtMP Bridge:
AP Client:
Access Point is the default setting. This mode is used to create a
wireless LAN.
PtP Bridge will allow you to connect two LANs together. The wireless
bridge mode will work only with another DWL-7700AP. Click to
enable and enter the MAC address of the remote bridge.
PtMP Bridge will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs
together. Other wireless LANs must be using DWL-7700APs. Click
to enable and enter up to 16 remote AP MAC addresses.
AP Client will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device (e.g., a
computer, printer, etc.) into an 802.11a/g wireless client when it
communicates with another DWL-7700AP that is acting as an AP.
Click to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP.
The DWL-7700AP can be configured to perform in any of four modes: wireless access
point, wireless bridge, multi-point bridge, and wireless client.

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Using the Configuration Menu
Advanced > Performance
Wireless Band:
Turbo Setting:
Frequency:
Channel:
Data Rate:
Beacon Interval:
Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here.
This function is not available in IEEE802.11g.
The frequency reflects the choice of the wireless band. When
IEEE802.11a is chosen the frequency is 5.26GHz for channel 52.
When IEEE802.11g is chosen the frequency is 2.412GHz for channel
6.
The default channel for IEEE802.11a is 52, and the default channel
for IEEE802.11g is 6.
The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps,
11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps.
Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a
network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is
recommended.
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Using the Configuration Menu
DTIM:
Fragment Length:
RTS Length:
Transmit Power:
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - Select a setting between
1and 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing
clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346
byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the
default setting
This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the
value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended
Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum
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Using the Configuration Menu
Wireless Band:
Access Control:
MAC Address:
MAC Address List:
Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is chosen here.
Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filters list,
and click Save.
When you enter a MAC address, it appears in this list. Highlight a
MAC address and click Delete to remove it from the list.
Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings
Select Disabled to disable the filters function.
Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in
the Access Control List.
Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the
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Using the Configuration Menu
Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition
Wireless Band:
Internal Station
Connection:
Ethernet to WLAN
Access:
Internal Station
Connection
Between 802.11a
& 802.11g:
Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected
here.
Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate with
each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected band
are not allowed to exchange data through the access point.
Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate with
wireless clients. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet to
associated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices can still
send data to the Ethernet.
Enabling this feature allows IEEE802.11a wireless clients to com-
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The DWL-7700AP has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features
available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) compatible
products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:
WPA & 802.1x represent the first line of defense against network intrusion. In the
authentication process the RADIUS server verifies the identity of the client attempting
to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients will 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.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret
key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a
kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than
the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations
required the keys to be changed manually.)
WPA-PSK allows home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network,
access to WPA security. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-7700AP
will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only
need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer
will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the
DWL-7700AP and WPA-PSK, you will automatically receive a new key every time you
connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
Advanced > Encryption
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Using the Configuration Menu
Advanced > Encryption > Open System
Wireless Band:
Authentication:
Ethernet to WLAN
Select IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g. IEEE802.11a is selected here.
Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Encryption:
Key Type:
Select Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled is selected, as it is here,
please fill in the following fields.
Select HEX (Hexadecimal digits consist or the numbers 0-9 and
the letters A-F), or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers
from 0-127.