D-Link DWL-7100AP User manual

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©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-7100AP. 01152004
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
The default IP address for the DWL-7100AP is 192.168.0.50 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0. For the purpose of configuring the DWL-7100AP you will need to assign
your computer a static IP address within the same range as the DWL-7100AP’s IP
address. See the Manual on the CD-ROM 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.
DWL-7100AP
D-Link Air PremierTM AG
Tri-mode Dualband Wireless
Access Point

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Connecting The DWL-7100AP To Your
Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of
the DWL-7100AP 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 an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back panel
of the DWL-7100AP and an available Ethernet port on the network
adapter in the computer you will use to configure the DWL-7100AP. The
Link LED for the LAN Port will illuminate to indicate a proper connection.
C. Computers with 802.11a/b/g wireless adapters can connect to the
DWL-7100AP. The DWL-AG650 AirXpertTM Wireless Cardbus Adapter
and the DWL-AG520 AirXpertTM Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of
the box, with the DWL-7100AP, using their default settings.
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores
the access point to its original
factory default settings.
B. LAN Port is for
connecting to a switch
on the local network
with an Ethernet cable
C. Antennas
Used to wirelessly
connect to 802.11a/b/g
adapters.

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Using The Setup Wizard
When you have completed
the steps in this Quick
Installation Guide, your
connected network should
look similar to this:
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

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Using The Setup Wizard (continued)
Once you have
logged in, the Home
screen will appear.
You will see the
following screens.
Click Run Wizard
Click Next

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Click Next
Step 1 - Set up your
new password. You
have the option to
establish a password.
Click Next
Click Next
Step 2 - Wireless LAN
802.11a Setup
The default wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 52
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Step 3 - WEP Encryption
for 802.11a
TheDWL-7100AP is capable
of 64-, 128-, and 152-bit
encryption. Select the key
size you wish to use and
enter the key in the field
provided. By default, WEP is
Disabled.

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Your Setup is Complete!
Click Next
Click Next
Click Restart
Step 2 - Wireless LAN
802.11g Setup
The default wireless
settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these
settings to match an
existing wireless network.
Step 3 - WEP Encryption
for 802.11g
The DWL-7100AP is
capable of 64-, 128-, and
152-bit encryption. Select
the key size you wish to
use and enter the key in
the field provided. By
default, WEP is Disabled.
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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.
•For managing several DWL-7100APs, please utilize the
D-Link AirPremierTM AG Access Point Manager. For the latest
version of the firmware or AP manager please go to
http://support.dlink.com

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of 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]