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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Package Contents
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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.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Mode
The DWL-2700AP can be
configured to perform in any
of five modes: wireless ac-
cess point, wireless client,
wireless bridge, multi-point
bridge, repeater.
Access Point is the default
setting. This mode is used to
create a wireless LAN.
AP Client will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device (e.g., a computer, printer,
etc.) into an 802.11b wireless client when it communicates with another DWL-2700AP
that is acting as an AP. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP.
PtP Bridge will allow you to
connect two LANs together.
The wireless bridge mode will
work only with another DWL-
2700AP. Click to enable and
enter the MAC address of the
remote bridge.
PtMP Bridge will allow you
to connect multiple wireless
LANs together. Other wireless
LANs must be using DWL-
2700APs. Click to enable and
enter up to 8 remote AP MAC
AP Repeater will allow you to repeat the wireless signal of a DWL-2700AP access
point. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP.
Apply - Click Apply if you have made any changes.
MAC Address - (Media Access Control Address) is a unique hardware address
that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot
be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on
the packaging.
Find the MAC address of the DWL-2700AP that is acting as a Remote Access
Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to Status > Device Info in the configuration
utility of the remote DWL-2700AP. There you will find the MAC address.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Performance
Transmit
Power- Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum
power.
Channel- Select from channels 1-11.
(FCC 1-11; ETSI 1-13).
DTIM- (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - 1 is the default setting. DTIM
is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages.
Wireless Band-
Data Rate- The Data Rates are Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps,
11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps.
Beacon
Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a
network. Specify a beacon interval value. The default (100) is rec-
ommended.
RTS Length- This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. If you en-
counter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value
range between 256 and 2,346 are recommended
Turbo Setting-
This function is set to
Disabled. It cannot be
Enabled.
Fragment
Length- The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346
byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the
default setting
Frequency-
The frequency remains at
2.437 GHz.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings
Click Apply to save the changes.
Access Control-
Select Disabled to disable the filters function.
Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses
in the Access Control List.
Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in the
Access Control List.
Access Control
List-
The MAC addresses in this list can be accepted or rejected for
inclusion in the network, depending upon the Access Control
selection.
Apply-
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition
Click Apply to save the changes.
Inter-Wireless Client
Connection-
Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate
with each other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the
selected band are not allowed to exchange data through the
Access Point.
Ethernet to
WLAN Access- Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate
with wireless clients . If this is disabled, all data from the Ether-
net to associated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices
can still send data to the Ethernet.
Apply-
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 Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
 Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
that share the same WEP settings.
 Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key and
require identical WEP settings to communicate.
 Select 802.1X for increased security features with a RADIUS server.
 Select WPA to utilize the increased security with a RADIUS server.
 When you select WPA-PSK you will enter a PassPhrase below.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Encryption
802.11g
Select HEX or ASCII.
Select the First through the Fourth key to be the active key.
Wireless Band-
Authentication
PassPhrase-
Cipher-
Key Type-
Valid Key-
Apply-
Input up to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these keys
in the valid key field.
Key Table-
Click Apply to save changes.
When you select WPA or 802.1X the EAP type will be selected for you.
Encryption-
Key Size-
Select Enabled to use WEP Encryption security.
WPA & 802.1x - represent the
first line of defense against net-
work intrusion. In the authen-
tication process the RADIUS
server verifies the identity of
the client attempting to con-
nect to the network. Unfamiliar
clients will be denied access.
EAP(Extensible Authentication
Protocol) is available through
the Windows XP Operating
System. You will need to use
the same type of EAP protocol
on all the devices in your net-
work when using the 802.1x
feature.
Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Grouping
Select Enabled or Disabled.
Click Apply to save the changes.
Load Balance-
User Limit (0-64)-
Link Integrate-
Ethernet Link
Status-
Click Apply-
When you Enable Load Balance you allow several DWL-2700APs to balance
wireless network traffic and wireless clients among the DWL-2700APs in the
network. Assign each access point a different non-overlapping channel (e.g.,
1, 6, 11).
Set the User Limit in this field (0-64).
When Link Integrate is Enabled, whenever the Ethernet connection
between the LAN and the AP is disconnected - then the wireless seg-
ment associated with the AP will also be disconnected from the AP.
Select Enabled or Disabled.
This field displays the Ethernet Link Status. Link Up indicates
that there is an Ethernet LAN connection to the AP.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings
DHCP Server
Control-
Dynamic Pool
Settings-
Enable or Disable
the DHCP function
here.
Enter the starting
IP address in the
range.
IP Assigned From-
Enter the number
(quantity) of IP
addresses in the
range.
The Range of
Pool (1-256)-
Enter the subnet mask here.
SubMask-
Enter the IP address of the router on the network.
Gateway-
Wins-
Lease Time (60-
31536000 sec)-
Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the
IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned
IP address.
DNS- Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates
domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses.
Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-2700AP.
The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will
assign new IP addresses.
Status- Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings
DHCP Server
Control-
Static Pool
Settings-
Enable or Disable
the DHCP function
here.
Enter the static IP
address of the device
here.
Assigned IP-
Enter the MAC
address of the
device here.
Assigned MAC
Address-
Enter the subnet mask here.
SubMask-
Enter the IP address of the router on the network.
Gateway-
Wins-
Status-
Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines
the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically
assigned IP address.
DNS-
Assigned Static
Pool-
Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates
domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses.
Domain Name- Enter the Domain Name of the DWL-2700AP.
Turn the Static Pool Settings ON or OFF here.
After you have input the Static Pool Settings for each device,
click Apply and the profile will appear in this list at the bottom
of the window.

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Using the Configuration Menu (continued)
Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List
Current DHCP Dynamic Pools-These are IP address pools to which the DHCP
server function has assigned dynamic IP addresses.
Binding MAC address-
Assigned IP address-
Lease Time-
Current DHCP Static Pools-These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server
function has assigned static IP addresses.
Binding MAC address-
Assigned IP address-
This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IP
address pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the
DWL-2700AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.
The MAC address of a device on the network
that is within the DHCP dynamic IP address
pool.
The current corresponding DHCP-assigned
dynamic IP address of the device.
The length of time that the dynamic IP address
will be valid.
The MAC address of a device on the network
that is within the DHCP static IP address pool.
The current corresponding DHCP-assigned
static IP address of the device.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Tools > Admin
Enter a user name; admin is the default setting.
User Name-
To change your password, enter your old password here
Old Password-
Enter your new password here.
New Password-
Enter your new password again.
Confirm New
Password-