D-Link AirPremier DWL-7700AP User manual

Two Dipole Antenna
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DWL-7700AP WirelessAG OutdoorAP/
Bridge
CD-ROM (Containing Manual and Warranty)
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) connected to a switch to configure
the DWL-7700AP. The default IP address for the DWL-7700AP is 192.168.0.50 with a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 on the wired Ethernet side. You will need to assign your
computera static IPaddress within thesame range asthe DWL-7700AP’s IPaddress for
thepurposeof configuring theDWL-7700AP.If you need assistance assigning a static
IP address to your network adapter, please refer to the manual on the CD-ROM.
Surge Arrestor
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Before You Begin
DWL-7700AP
D-LinkAirPremier®
Wireless AG
OutdoorAP/Bridge
This product can be set up
using any current web
browser, i.e. Internet
Explorer or Netscape
Navigator.

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30M Ethernet cable
Power Adapter
Grounding wire
Power cord
RF jumper cable
8 Screws and rubber ring
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PoE base unit

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Mounting OptionA
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Mounting Kit
Mounting Option B
Mounting Kit
Wall Mount Screws

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ThisproductshouldONLY beinstalledbyan
experiencedinstallerwhoisfamilliarwithlocal
building and safety codes and where ever
applicable, is licensed by the appropriate
authorities. Failureto dosomay voidtheD-Link product
warranty and may expose the end user or the service
provider to legal and financial liabilities. D-Link and its
resellersordistributorsarenot liableforinjury,damage or
violationofregulations associated with theinstallationof
outdoorunitsorantennas.
A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your
outdoorinstallationfromlightningstrikesandthebuild-upof
staticelectricity. Sodirectgrounding ofthe antennamast,
OutdoorAP, and SurgeArrester is very important.Andso
mountingtheOutdoorAPontheantennamast,youhaveto
connecttheOutdoorAPtothesamegroundingsystemwith
theACwalloutlet.Thegroundingsystemmustcomplywith
theNationalElectricalCodeandsafetystandardsthatapply
inyourcountry. Alwayscheckwithaqualifiedelectricianif
youare indoubt asto whetheryour outdoorinstallation is
properlygrounded.
Important Information

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Step 1: Connect the supplied
Ethernetcablewiththewaterproof
enclosure to the Ethernet port on
the DWL-7700AP and attach the
groundingwire.
Physical Installation for
your DWL-7700AP

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Step 2: Install the two dipole
antennastotheantennaconnector,
andattachthegroundingwires.
Physical Installation for your
DWL-7700AP (continued)

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-7700AP (continued)

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Step 3: Install the mounting kits.
You can select between two
mountingoptions.
Physical Installation for your
DWL-7700AP (continued)
Mounting OptionA:

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-7700AP (continued)
A complete DWL-7700AP with
MountingOptionAshouldlooklike
this.

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Physical Installation for your
DWL-7700AP (continued)
Mounting Option B:
A complete DWL-7700AP with
MountingOption Bshouldlooklike
this.

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Step 1: Do the Physical Installation first (Please refer to pages 4-8).
Step 2: Connect the remaining end of the supplied Ethernet cable (Connected to the
DWL-7700AP in Step 1 on page 4) to the P+ DATA OUT port on the PoE base unit.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable from a router/switch or PC to the DATAIN port on
the PoE base unit.
Step 4: 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.
Connecting The DWL-7700AP Wireless
Access Point To Your Network
Hardware Installation Overview

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Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web browser and
typehttp://192.168.0.50intothe
URL address box. Then press
the Enter or Return key.
Thelogonpop-upscreenwill appear.
Once you have logged in, the
Home screenwill appear.
Click Run Wizard
Type admin for the
usernameandleavethe
passwordfieldblank.
Click OK

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Step 1 - Set up your new
password.Youhavetheoption
to establish a password.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
You will see the following screens.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next
Step 2 - Set Wireless LAN
802.11a Connection
Enter the desired SSID and the
channelthatyouwishtousehere.
This is the SSID that will be
broadcast to wireless users.

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Step 3 - WEP Encryption for
802.11a
The DWL-7700AP is capable of
threelevels of wirelessencryption
64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit. By
default encryption is disabled.
You can change the encryption
settingsforamoresecurewireless
network.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Click Next
Step 4 - Set Wireless LAN
802.11g Connection
Enter the desired SSID and the
channelthatyouwishtousehere.
This is the SSID that will be
broadcast to wireless users.
Step 5 - WEP Encryption for
802.11g
The DWL-7700AP is capable of
threelevels of wirelessencryption
64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit. By
default encryption is disabled.
You can change the encryption
settingsforamoresecurewireless
network.
Click Next

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Your Setup is Complete!
ClickRestart
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your
connectednetworkshouldlooksimilartothis.
AP Mode:

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Bridging Mode:
Your Setup is Complete! (continued)

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Appendix-HighGainExternalAntenna(Optional)
An external high gain antenna (not included) can be connected to the DWL-7700AP to
extendtherange of thenetwork.
For high gain antenna information, please contact D-Link sales at 1-800-326-1688.
Ifyouareusing an 802.11aconnection,theexternal gain antenna attachestothe right side
ofthe DWL-7700APwhenthefrontpanel(D-Link)isfacingtowardsyou.If youareusingan
802.11gconnection,the externalgainantennaattachestothe leftsideoftheDWL-7700AP
whenthefront panel (D-Link)isfacing towards you.
An external high gain
antenna for 802.11a
connectshere.
An external high gain
antenna for 802.11g
connectshere.

Notes

Notes

Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovides freetechnical supportfor customers within the United Statesand
withinCanada for the duration of the warranty period onthis product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-LinkTechnical Support through our
website,or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm PST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
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D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
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