D-Link D DWL-8200AP DWL-8200AP User manual

2 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8200AP Install GuideSystem Requirements
System Requirements:
Minimum System Requirements:
• CD-ROM Drive
• Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems
• Installed Ethernet Adapter Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape
Navigator version 7.0 and above.
Package Contents

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware
Installing the Hardware
Power Cord socket
LAN 1 (PoE)
Antennas
LAN 2
Reset

4 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8200AP Install GuideInstalling the Hardware
Step 1
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the
LAN 1 (PoE) port on the DWL-8200AP, and the other end of the Ethernet cable
to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
Step 2
Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base
unit to your router/switch or to a PC.
Step 3
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.

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide 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.
Click Run Wizard
The logon pop-up screen will appear.
Type admin for the username
and leave the password field
blank.
Once you have logged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Using the Setup Wizard

6 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8200AP Install GuideThe Setup Wizard
Security level options for an 802.11a network are as follows:
 No Security - continue to page 7
 WEP - continue to page 8
 WPA-Personal - continue to page 10
Click Next
Setup your new password
You have the option to establish a
password.
Click Next
Welcome Screen
Follow the steps in order to
configure the DWL-8200AP.

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide The Setup Wizard
Click Next
Click Next
For 802.11a networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11a Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 52.
Click Next
For 802.11g networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11g Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 6.
For 802.11g Network continue to page 12.
No Security
Select No Security for an 802.11a
Network.

8 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8200AP Install GuideThe Setup Wizard
Click Next
WEP Encryption for 802.11a
The DWL-8200AP is capable of three
levels of encryption: 64-bit, 128-bit,
and 152-bit (using only Hexadecimal).
By default, encryption is disabled.
You can change the encryption
settings for more secure wireless
communication.
Click Next
Click Next
WEP
Select WEP for an 802.11a Network.
For 802.11a networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11a Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 52.

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide The Setup Wizard
Click Next
For 802.11g networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11g Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 6.
For 802.11g Network continue to page 12.

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DWL-8200AP Install GuideThe Setup Wizard
Click Next
Click Next
For 802.11a networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11a Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 52.
WPA-Personal
Select WPA-Personal for an 802.11a
Network.
For 802.11a networks please do the
following:
WPA Encryption for 802.11a
Provide an alphanumeric PassPhrase
that is between 8 to 63 characters. By
default, the Group Key Update Interval
is set to 1800 seconds (30 minutes).
After 1800 seconds have passed, the
key will change again.
Click Next

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide The Setup Wizard
Click Next
For 802.11g networks please do the
following:
Set Wireless LAN 802.11g Connection
By default the DWL-8200AP SSID is
set to default with a Channel setting
of 6.
For 802.11g Network continue to page 12.

12 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8200AP Install GuideThe Setup Wizard
Security level options for an 802.11g network are as follows:
 No Security - current page
 WEP - continue to page 13
 WPA-Personal - continue to page 14
Click Next
No Security
Select No Security for an 802.11g
Network.
Click Restart
Your Setup is complete! (continue to page 15)

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide The Setup Wizard
Click Next
WEP
Select WEP for an 802.11g Network.
Click Next
Click Restart
For 802.11g networks please do the
following:
WEP Encryption for 802.11g
The DWL-8200AP is capable of
three levels of encryption: 64-bit,
128-bit, and 152-bit (using only
Hexadecimal). By default, encryption
is disabled. You can change the
encryption settings for more secure
wireless communication.
Your Setup is complete! (continue to page 15)

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DWL-8200AP Install GuideThe Setup Wizard
Click Next
WPA-Personal
Select WPA-Personal for an 802.11g
Network.
Click Restart
Click Next
For 802.11g networks please do the
following:
WPA Encryption for 802.11g
Provide an alphanumeric PassPhrase
that is between 8 to 63 characters. By
default, the Group Key Update Interval
is set to 1800 seconds (30 minutes).
After 1800 seconds have passed, the
key will change again.
Your Setup is complete! (continue to page 15)

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DWL-8200AP Install Guide Your Setup is Complete!
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your
connected network should look similar to this:
Your Setup is Complete!
* Maximum Wireless signal rate dervied from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume
of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data
throughput rate.

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