D-Link DWL-2700AP - AirPremier Outdoor Wireless Access... User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
D-Link AirPremierTM
DWL-2700AP
Wireless Access Point
This product should be installed ONLY by
experienced, professional installers who are
familiar with local building and safety codes,
and wherever applicable, are licensed by the
appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may
void the warranty and may expose the user or the
service provider to legal and financial liabilities.
Outdoor 802.11g

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Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................ 3
Introduction ........................................................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................................... 5
Five Operational Modes ....................................................................... 6
Using the Configuration Utility .............................................................. 7
Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 27
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................. 30
Warranty ............................................................................................ 31
Registration ........................................................................................ 34

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D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP
Outdoor 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Eight screws & one rubber ring
Two rubber dipole antennas
Manual on CD
Quick Install Guide
Pole-Mounting Kit Wall-Mounting Kit
PoE base unit
Power adapter
Power cord
RF jumper cable
Grounding wire
Surge arrestor
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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30m Ethernet cable
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Introduction
The DWL-2700AP covers a large operating distance, providing an 802.11g outdoor
WLAN which enables users to access the Internet or an organization’s network.
The D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP features a die-cast watertight housing and a built
in lightning protector to protect the access point from harsh environmental conditions,
including extreme variance in temperature. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE)
and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installation in either wall or pole
mounting.
The DWL-2700AP is suitable for manufacturing plants, industrial sites, military bases,
universities, hotels, airports and golf courses.
Configurable in five different modes (access point, bridge, multi-point bridge, wireless
client and repeater), the DWL-2700AP offers 128-bit encryption, WPA and 802.1X
authentication when used with a RADIUS server, MAC address access control, and
additional security features.
The DWL-2700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet
configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2700AP supports SNMP v.3 network
administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network
Management software.
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version
6.0 and Above
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
System Requirements for Configuration:
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At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices, you can work faster and
more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive
applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are
able to move across the network quickly.

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5 Different Operation modes with WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
- Capable of operating in one of five different operation modes to meet your
wireless networking requirements: access point (AP), Point-to-Point (PtP)
bridge, Point-to-multipoint (PtMP) bridge, wireless client, or repeater.
Better security with ACL,WPA, AES and 802.1X- The DWL-2700AP can
securely connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communica-
tions than has previously been available. In conjunction with a RADIUS server,
802.1X authentication verifies the identity of would-be clients.
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Ideal for Internet Hotspots - Provides outdoor users with wireless Internet
access.
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Robust Outdoor Housing - Designed for harsh outdoor environments, with
die-cast, watertight housing, built-in heater and temperature sensor, and
either pole or wall- mounting.
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Multiple Management options - Great for enterprise wireless network management
Web-based configuration
 Telnet
SNMP v.3
Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up
to 11Mbps with 802.11b devices - that means you can migrate your system to
the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity.
Faster wireless networking* with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless
data rate of up to 54Mbps.
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Features
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Embedded DHCP Server automatically assigns IP addresses to wireless
clients.
Connect networks in different buildings when used in conjunction with
D-Link’s high-gain outdoor antennas.
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Supports up to 152-bit WEP encryption and AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard).
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D-Link’s D-View Network Management software
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Easy Installation with 802.3af PoE.
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*Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 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 actual data throughput rate.

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Five Operational Modes
AP Mode
Bridge Mode

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Using the Configuration Utility
To configure the DWL-2700AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-2700AP
with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram).
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First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable
this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN
Settings and uncheck the enable box.
Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) .
Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-2700AP in the address field
(http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the
DWL-2700AP and your computer are in the same subnet.

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Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-2700AP,
make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Home > Wizard
The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for
more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as
shown.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
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Type admin in the User Name field
Leave the Password field blank
Click OK
The DWL-2700AP is a Wireless Access Point. The setup wizard will guide you
through the configuration of the DWL-2700AP. The DWL-2700AP’s easy setup will
allow you to have wireless access within minutes. Please follow the setup wizard step
by step to configure the DWL-2700AP.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless
Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the
same channel.
Wireless
Band- 802.11g
SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific
wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting
is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing
wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
SSID
Broadcast- Enable or Disable SSID Broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts
the SSID across the network.
Radio
Frequency- The radio frequency will remain at 2.437 GHz .
Apply- Click Apply to save the changes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > LAN
LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These
are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-2700AP. These settings may be
referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN
IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
Get IP From- Select Static (Manual) or Dynamic (DHCP) as the method you
will use to assign an IP address to the DWL-2700AP.
Apply-
Default Gateway- This field is optional. Enter in the lP address of the router on
your network.
Subnet Mask- The subnet mask of the LAN interface.
The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
IP Address- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address
is: 192.168.0.50
Click Apply to save the changes.