D-Link AirXpert DWL-7000AP User manual

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This product can be set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3 or later.
5V 2.5A DC PowerAdapter
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specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.DWL-7000AP.06192003
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-7000AP WirelessAccess Point
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
The default IP address for the DWL-7000AP is 192.168.0.50 with a Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0. You will need to assign your computer a Static IPaddress within the
samerangeasthe DWL-7000AP’s IPaddressfor the purposeofconfiguringthe DWL-
7000AP. See the Manual on the CD-ROM if you need assistance in assigning a
Static IP address for your network adapter.
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.
DWL-7000AP
D-Link AirXpertTM
Tri-mode Dualband Wireless
Access Point

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Connecting The DWL-7000AP To Your
Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of
theDWL-7000APand then plugtheother end of thepoweradapter
to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate
proper operation.
B. Insert an Ethernet crossover-cable into the LAN port on the back panel
of the DWL-7000APandan available Ethernet portonthe network
adapter in the computer you will use to configure the DWL-7000AP.The
Link LED for the LAN Port will illuminate to indicate a proper connection.
C. Computers with 802.11a/b/g wireless adapters can connect to the
DWL-7000AP.TheDWL-AG650AirXpertWirelessCardbusAdapterand
the DWL-AG520AirXpert Wireless PCIAdapter will connect, out of the
box, with the DWL-7000AP, using their default settings.
A. Receptorfor
Power Adapter.
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores
the Router to its original factory
defaultsettings.
B. LAN PORT is for
connecting to a switch
on the local network
withanethernet cable
C.Antennas
Used to wirelessly
connectto802.11a/b/g
adapters.

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Using The Setup Wizard
Whenyouhavecompleted
the steps in this Quick
InstallationGuide,your
connectednetworkshould
look similar to this:
Open your Web
browser and type
“http://192.168.0.50”
intotheURL address
box.Thenpressthe
Enter orReturn key.
Thelogonpop-up
screenwillappear.
Type “admin” for the
usernameand leavethe
passwordfieldblank.
ClickOK

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Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Onceyouhave
logged in, the Home
screenwillappear.
Youwillseethe
followingscreens.
Click Run Wizard
Click Next

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your
new password. You
havetheoption to
establishapassword.
Click Next
Click Next
Step 2 - Wireless Lan
802.11a Setup
Thedefault wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel=36
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Step 3 - WEP Encryption
for 802.11a
TheDWL-7000APis capable
of64,128, and 152bit
encryption. Select the key
size you wish to use and
enter the key in the field
provided. By default, WEP is
Disabled.

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Your Setup is Complete!
Click Next
Click Next
Click Restart
Step 2 - Wireless Lan
802.11g Setup
Thedefault wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Step 3 - WEP Encryption
for 802.11g
TheDWL-7000APis
capableof64, 128, and
152bit encryption. Select
the key size you wish to
use and enter the key in
thefieldprovided. By
default, WEP is Disabled.

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You will bereturnedto the Home tab.
Click toExit
Foradditional settings orinformation, refer tothe Advanced, Tools,
orStatus tabs on the web-management interface;ortothemanual
locatedontheCD-ROM.
•For managing several DWL-7000AP’s, please utilize the
D-LinkAirXpert Access Point Manager. For the latest
version of the firmware or AP manager please go to
http://support.dlink.com

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovidesfree technical support forcustomerswithin the UnitedStatesand
withinCanadafor the durationofthe warranty periodonthis product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website,orbyphone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]