D-Link DWL-700AP - Air - Wireless Bridge User manual

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This product can be set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.
DWL-700AP
D-Link AirTM
Wireless Access Point
5V 2ADC Power Adapter
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-700AP WirelessAccess Point
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.
It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch for
configuringtheDWL-700AP.The default IPaddress for theDWL-700APis
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-700AP’s IPaddress
for the purpose of configuring the DWL-700AP. See the Manual on the CD-ROM if you
need assistance in assigning a Static IP address for your network adapter.
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Connecting The DWL-700AP Wireless Ac-
cess Point To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DWL-700AP and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet
orpower strip. The Power LED will turnON toindicateproperoperation.
B. Using a Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the LAN port on the
back panel of the DWL-700AP and the other end of the cable to a switch.
Note:You also have the option of connecting the DWL-700AP directly to the
computer that will be used for configuration. The Link LED light will illuminate
to indicate a proper Ethernet connection.
C. Computers with 802.11b wireless adapters such as the DWL-650 Air
Wireless CardbusAdapter and the DWL-520 Air Wireless PCIAdapter can
connect to the DWL-700AP. By default, the DWL-700AP SSID is set to
‘default’ with a Channel setting of ‘6’.
C.Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connectto802.11b
networks.
B.LAN Port
This is the connection for
Ethernet cables to your
Ethernet-enableddevice.
A.Receptorfor
Power Adapter
Reset Button

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Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web
browser and type
“http://192.168.0.50”
intotheURLaddress
box.Thenpressthe
Enter orReturn key.
Thelogonpop-up
screenwill appear.
Type “admin” for the
usernameand leavethe
passwordfieldblank.
ClickOK
http://192.168.0.50
admin
Onceyouhave
logged in, the Home
screenwill appear.
Click Run Wizard

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your new
password.Youhave the
option to establish a
password.
Step 2 - Set Wireless LAN
Connection
BydefaulttheDWL-700AP
SSID is set to ‘default’ with
a Channel setting of ‘6’.
Click Next
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Youwillseethe
followingscreens.
Click Next

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Step 3 - Encryption
TheDWL-700APis capable
oftwolevelsofwireless
encryption-64-bit,and128-
bit. By default encryption
is disabled. You can
changetheencryption
settingsformoresecure
wirelesscommunication.
Click Next
ClickRestart
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Your Setup is Complete!
ClickClose
You willbe returned tothe Home tab. Pleasecloseallinternet browser
windows.
Whenyouhavecompletedthe
steps in this Quick Installation
Guide,your connected network
should look similar to this:

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Connecting to the DWL-700AP
Usingthe Air Wireless
Utillityincludedwiththe Air
Adapters,you canbrowse
andconnect tothe DWL-
700AP.
TheLinkInfopageof the
Airutilitywillshowthe
connectionstatusbetween
the DWL-700APand Air
wirelessadapter.
The MAC address of the
DWL-700AP is listed on
the product sticker on the
bottom of the unit.

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-LinkprovidesfreetechnicalsupportforcustomerswithintheUnitedStatesand
withinCanadaforthedurationof the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website,or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]