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

1
This product can be set up usingThis product can be set up using
This product can be set up usingThis product can be set up using
This product can be set up using
anan
anan
any curry curr
y curry curr
y currenen
enen
ent web brt web br
t web brt web br
t web browserowser
owserowser
owser, i.e, i.e
, i.e, i.e
, i.e.,.,
.,.,
.,
Internet Explorer 6 or NetscapeInternet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Internet Explorer 6 or NetscapeInternet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.Navigator 6.2.3.
Navigator 6.2.3.Navigator 6.2.3.
Navigator 6.2.3.
DWL-2100AP
D-LinkD-Link
D-LinkD-Link
D-Link
AirAir
AirAir
Air
PlusPlus
PlusPlus
Plus
XtremeGXtremeG
XtremeGXtremeG
XtremeGTMTM
TMTM
TM
802.11g/108Mbps802.11g/108Mbps
802.11g/108Mbps802.11g/108Mbps
802.11g/108Mbps
WirWir
WirWir
Wireless Aeless A
eless Aeless A
eless Access Pccess P
ccess Pccess P
ccess Poinoin
oinoin
ointt
tt
t
5V 2.0A DC Power Adapter
©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and
specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-2100AP. 11122003
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
configuring 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 configuring 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.

2
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.
B. LAN PORT for
connecting the access
point to a switch on the
local network with an
ethernet cable
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 DSS-5+) Note: You also have the
option of connecting the DWL-2100AP directly to the computer that will be used for
configuration 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
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
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores
the Access Point to its original
factory default settings

3
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 field blank.
Click OK
When you have com-
pleted the steps in this
Quick Installation Guide,
your connected network
should look similar to
this:

4
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)

5
Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password. You have the
option to establish a password.
Step 2 - Wireless Setup
The default wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Click Next
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

6
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

7
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.

8
Appendix
To assign a Static IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configure
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
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address in
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window
Click OK
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.)

9
For Windows 2000 users:For Windows 2000 users:
For Windows 2000 users:For Windows 2000 users:
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 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

10
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:For Windows Me and 98se users:
For Windows Me and 98se users:For Windows Me and 98se users:
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