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
appropriateauthorities. Failuretodosomayvoid
the warranty and may expose the user or the
serviceproviderto legal and financialliabilities.
Outdoor 802.11g

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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features ...............................................................................................5
FiveOperationalModes........................................................................6
Usingthe ConfigurationUtility................................................................7
TechnicalSpecifications ......................................................................27
ContactingTechnicalSupport ..............................................................30
Warranty..............................................................................................31
Registration ........................................................................................34

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D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP
Outdoor 802.11g WirelessAccess Point
Eight screws & one rubber ring
Tworubberdipoleantennas
ManualonCD
Quick Install Guide
Pole-Mounting Kit Wall-Mounting Kit
PoE base unit
Poweradapter
Powercord
RFjumper cable
Groundingwire
Surgearrestor
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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30mEthernet cable
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Introduction
TheDWL-2700APcoversalargeoperatingdistance,providingan802.11goutdoorWLAN
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-inlightningprotectortoprotecttheaccesspointfromharshenvironmentalconditions,
includingextreme variance intemperature. It alsoincludes Power over Ethernet (POE)
anda unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installationin either wallor 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
additionalsecurity features.
The DWL-2700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet
configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2700APsupports SNMPv.3 network
administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network
Managementsoftware.
InternetExplorerversion6.0or Netscape Navigator version
6.0andAbove
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
System Requirements for Configuration:
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Atuptofivetimesthespeed of previous wireless devices, you can work faster andmore
efficiently,increasingproductivity.WiththeDWL-2700AP,bandwidth-intensiveapplications
likegraphics or multimedia willbenefitsignificantly because large filesareable to move
across the network quickly.

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5 Different Operation modes with WDS (Wireless Distribution System) -
Capableofoperatinginoneoffivedifferentoperationmodestomeetyour
wirelessnetworking 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 se-
curely connect to wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access)providingamuch higher level of security foryourdataandcommunica-
tions than has previously been available. In conjunction with a RADIUS server,
802.1Xauthenticationverifiestheidentityofwould-beclients.
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Ideal for Internet Hotspots - ProvidesoutdooruserswithwirelessInternet
access.
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Robust Outdoor Housing - Designedforharshoutdoorenvironments, with
die-cast,watertighthousing,built-inheater and temperature sensor, and either
poleorwall-mounting.
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Multiple Management options - Greatforenterprisewirelessnetworkmanagement
Web-based configuration
Telnet
SNMP v.3
Compatible with the 802.11b standard toprovidea wireless datarateofup to
11Mbps with 802.11b devices - that means you can migrate your system to the
802.11gstandardonyourownschedulewithoutsacrificing connectivity.
Faster wireless networking* with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless
data rate of up to 54Mbps.
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Features
Embedded DHCP Server automatically assigns IP addresses to wireless
clients.
Connect networks in different buildings when used in conjunction with
D-Link’shigh-gainoutdoorantennas.
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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.

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Five Operational Modes
AP Mode
Bridge Mode

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UsingtheConfigurationUtility
ToconfiguretheDWL-2700AP,useacomputerwhich is connected to the DWL-2700AP
with anEthernet cable(see the NetworkLayoutdiagram).
http://192.168.0.50
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First,disabletheAccess the Internet using a proxy server function.Todisable
this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN
Settings and uncheck the enable box.
Startyourwebbrowser program(InternetExplorer, 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 IPaddresses of the
DWL-2700AP and your computer are in the same subnet.

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Note: If you have changed the default IPaddress 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
moreinformationregardingtheSetupWizard.
Aftertheconnectionisestablished,youwillseetheuser identification window as shown.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
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Type admin in the User Name field
Leavethe Password field blank
ClickOK
TheDWL-2700APisaWirelessAccessPoint.Thesetupwizardwillguideyouthroughthe
configurationofthe DWL-2700AP.TheDWL-2700AP’seasysetupwillallow youtohave
wirelessaccesswithinminutes.Please follow the setupwizardstepbysteptoconfigurethe
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless
Channel- 6 isthedefaultchannel.All devices onthenetworkmustsharethesame
channel.
Wireless
Band- 802.11g
SSID- ServiceSetIdentifier(SSID)is the name designated for a specific wire-
less 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- EnableorDisableSSIDBroadcast. Enablingthisfeaturebroadcaststhe
SSID across the network.
Radio
Frequency- Theradiofrequency will remain at2.437GHz .
Apply- Click Apply to save the changes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > LAN
LANisshortforLocalArea Network.Thisisconsideredyourinternalnetwork.These are
theIPsettings of the LANinterfacefortheDWL-2700AP.Thesesettingsmaybereferred
to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP
addressis private to yourinternal network and cannotbeseen on the Internet.
Get IP From- SelectStatic (Manual) or Dynamic (DHCP) asthemethodyou
will use to assign an IP address to the DWL-2700AP.
Apply-
Default Gateway- Thisfieldisoptional.Enterin thelPaddressoftherouteronyour
network.
Subnet Mask- Thesubnet mask of theLANinterface.
Thedefaultsubnetmaskis 255.255.255.0
IPAddress- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is:
192.168.0.50
Click Apply to save the changes.