D-Link DWL-2100AP - AirPlus Xtreme G User manual

5V 2.0A DC Power Adapter
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Software and specications subject to change without notice. DWL-2100AP. 12152004
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-2100AP 802.11g/108Mbps Wireless
Access Point
CD-ROM (containing Manual and
Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch for
conguring the DWL-2100AP. The default IP address for the DWL-2100AP 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-2100AP’s IP address
for the purpose of conguring the DWL-2100AP. See the Appendix 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-2100AP
D-Link AirPlus XtremeGTM
802.11g/108Mbps
Wireless Access Point
This product can be set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.

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A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DWL-2100AP 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. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the
DWL-2100AP and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Broadband Router
(i.e., D-Link DI-604) or Switch (i.e., D-Link DES-1005D). Note: You also have the
option of connecting the DWL-2100AP directly to the computer that will be used for
conguration. The Link LED light will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet
connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2100AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX.
Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover-Ethernet cable to connect to
the Ethernet port on the DWL-2100AP.)
C. The DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520
AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of the box , with the
DWL-2100AP, using their default wireless settings. Computers with 802.11b/g
wireless adapters can also connect to the DWL-2100AP.
Connecting the DWL-2100AP Wireless
Access Point to Your Network
C. Antennas Used to
wirelessly connect to
802.11b/g adapters.
B. LAN PORT for
connecting the access
point to a switch on the
local network with an
ethernet cable
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores
the Access Point to its original
factory default settings.
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.

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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.
The logon pop-up
screen will appear.
Type “admin” for the
username and leave
the password eld
blank.
Click OK
When you have
completed the steps in
this Quick Installation
Guide, your connected
network should look
similar to this:

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Once you have
logged in, the Home
screen will appear.
You will see the following
screens.
Click Run Wizard
Click Next
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password. You have the op-
tion to establish a password.
Step 2 - Wireless Setup
The default wireless
settings are:
SSID = dlink
Channel = 6
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Click Next
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Step 3 - Encryption
The DWL-2100AP is capable
of two levels of wireless
encryption 64-bit and 128-bit.
By default the encryption is
disabled. You can change the
encryption settings for more
secure wireless communication.
Your Setup is Complete!
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Click Restart

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Click Close
You will be returned to the Home tab.
Click to Exit
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.

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Appendix
To assign a Static IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to congure
the DWL-2100AP, please do the following:
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows
Go to Start > Double- click on Control
Panel > Double-click on Network
Connections > Right-click on Local
Area Connections > Click Properties
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address in
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window
Input your IP address and subnet mask.
(The IP Address must be within the same
range as the DWL-2100AP. The IP Address
of the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50. You
can assign 192.168.0.51 for your computer.
No two computers can have the same
IP Address. Assign a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.)
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click OK

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For Windows 2000 users:
Go to Start > Settings > Network and
Dial-up Connections > Double-click on
the Local Area Connection associated
with the Network Adapter installed on your
system> select Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Use the following IP address
Input your IP address and subnet mask.
(The IP Address must be within the same
range as the DWL-2100AP. The IP Address
of the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50. You
can assign 192.168.0.52 for your computer.
No two computers can have the same
IP Address. Assign a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.)
Click OK
Click Properties

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Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Double-click on the Local Area Connection
associated with the Network Adapter installed
on your system > select Properties
For Windows Me and 98se users:
Click Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Specify IP Address
Input your IP address and subnet mask.
(The IP Address must be within the same
range as the DWL-2100AP. The IP Address
of the DWL-2100AP is 192.168.0.50. You
can assign 192.168.0.52 for your computer.
No two computers can have the same
IP Address. Assign a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.)
Click OK