D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP User manual

Before You Begin
It’s best to use a computer with an Ethernet adapter for configuring the DWL-6000AP.
The default IP address for the DWL-6000AP 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-6000AP’s IP address for the purpose of configuring the DWL-
6000AP. See the Appendix if you need assistance in assigning a Static IP address
for your network adapter.
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These are the items included with your DWL-6000AP purchase:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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This product can be set up using any
current web browser, i.e., Internet
Explorer 5x, Netscape Navigator 4x.
DWL-6000AP
D-Link AirPro™ 2.4GHz/5GHZ
Wireless Access Point
• DWL-6000AP Wireless Access Point
• CD-ROM (containing Manual and
Warranty)
• Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through)
Cable
• 5V DC, 2.5A 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-6000AP
Wireless Access Point to
an Ethernet Adapter in a
computer, use a Cross-
Over Ethernet cable.
Connecting The DWL-6000AP Multimode
Wireless Access Point To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of
the DWL-6000AP 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-6000AP 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
computer used to configure the DWL-6000AP must also be connected
to the same Ethernet router or switch.
C. Computers with 802.11b and 802.11a wireless adapters can connect
to the DWL-6000AP. The DWL-650+ AirPlus Wireless Cardbus
Adapter or the DWL-A650 AirPro and the
DWL-520+ AirPlus
Wireless PCI Adapter or the DWL-A520 AirPro will connect out
of the box
to the DWL-6000AP, using their default wireless settings.
B.LAN Port
For connecting to a
switch on a local network
with an Ethernet cable.
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to
802.11b and
802.11a adapters.
Reset Button
Pressing this button
restores the DWL-
6000AP to its original
factor
y
default settin
g
s.
A.Receptor for
Power Adapter

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 Next
You will see the following
screens.
Once you have
logged in, the
Home screen
will appear.
Click Run Wizard

Click Next
Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password. You have the
option to establish a
password.
Step 2 - Wireless Setup for
your 802.11a Connection.
The default wireless settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 36
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.

Click Next
Step 3 – Encryption for
802.11a Network
The DWL-6000AP is capable
of three levels of wireless
encryption - 64-bit, 128-bit,
and 152-bit. By default the
encryption is disabled. You
can change the encryption
settings for more secure
wireless communication.
Click Next
Step 4 - Wireless Setup for
your 802.11b Connection.
The default wireless settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.
If you enable encryption on the DWL-6000AP make sure
to also enable encryption on all 802.11a wireless clients
or wireless connection will not be established

Your Setup is Complete!
Click Restart
Click Next
Step 5 – Encryption for
802.11b Network.
The DWL-6000AP 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.
If you enable encryption on the DWL-6000AP make sure
to also enable encryption on all 802.11b wireless clients
or wireless connection will not be established

You will be returned to the Home tab.
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 Close
Click Exit
For managing several DWL-6000s, please install the D-Link
AirPro Multiple AP Manager from the DWL-6000 CD-ROM.
For the latest version of the firmware or AP manager please
go to http://support.dlink.com

APPENDIX
To assign a Static IP address to the
Ethernet adapter, please do the
following steps. The examples below
are using a DFE-530TX+ in Microsoft
Windows XP, and Mac OS X.
Note: Screens in other Operating
Systems will look different.
For Microsoft Windows XP:
Go to Start > right click on
My Network Places >
select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with the Ethernet adapter (i.e.,
D-Link DFE-530TX+).
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address
Enter the following:
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK

Setting a Static IP address for
Apple Macintosh OS X:
Go to the Apple Menu
and Select System
Preferences.
Click on
Network
Select Built-in
Ethernet in the Show
pull-down menu
Select Manually in
the Configure pull-
down menu
Click on
Apply Now
Enter the IP address information,
the Subnet Mask and the
Router’s IP address.