D-Link DWL-7200AP - AirPremier AG - Wireless Access... User manual

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©2004 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-7200AP. 09102004
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DWL-7200AP AirPremier™AG
Wireless Access Point
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
The default IP address for the DWL-7200AP is 192.168.0.50 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0. For the purpose of configuring the DWL-7200AP you will need to assign
your computer a static IP address within the same range as the DWL-7200AP’s IP
address. See the Manual on the CD-ROM if you need assistance in assigning a static
IP address for your network adapter.
DWL-7200AP
D-Link Air PremierTM AG
Tri-mode Dualband Wireless
Access Point
CD-ROM with Manual
Ethernet (CAT5e UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
Using a power adapter
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.
Power Adapter
PoE Base Unit
Power Cord

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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Power LED: Indicates
the unit is powered on.
Link/Act LEDs: Indicates a 10M
or 100M Link to the LAN port.
Activity is indicated when blinking.
WLAN LEDs: A solid light
indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless data
transmission.

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Power Connector
The power adapter
connects here.
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores
the access point to its original
factory default settings.
LAN Port
Connects to a PC, switch,
router, or PoE base unit
using an Ethernet cable.
2.4GHz Antenna
Used to wirelessly connect
to 802.11b/g devices.
Rear Panel
Hardware Overview (continued)
5GHz Antenna
Used to wirelessly connect
to 802.11a devices.

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There are two methods of powering the DWL-7200AP. The power adapter can plug directly
into the unit or plug into the PoE (Power over Ethernet) base unit. To connect power
directly to the DWL-7200AP, please follow the steps on this page. To use the PoE base
unit, please follow the steps on the next page.
Connecting Power Directly to the DWL-7200AP
A. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of the DWL-7200AP.
Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Plug the other end of the power
cord into 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-7200AP
and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will
use to configure the DWL-7200AP. 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-7200AP.
The DWL-AG660 AirPremierTM AG Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-AG530
AirPremierTM AG Wireless PCI Adapter will connect with the DWL-7200AP, out of
the box, using the default settings.
Connecting The DWL-7200AP To
Your Network

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Connecting The DWL-7200AP To
Your Network (continued)
Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) to the DWL-7200AP
•Step 1: Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the
LAN port on the DWL-7200AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port
labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.
•Step 2: Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit
to your router/switch or to a PC.
•Step 3: Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE
base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outlet.

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Connecting The DWL-7200AP To
Your Network (continued)
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected
network should look similar to this:

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The logon pop-up screen will appear.
Type admin for the User
name and leave the Password
field blank.
Click OK
Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web browser
and type http://192.168.0.50
into the URL address box.
Then press the Enter or
Return key.

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

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Click Next
Set Password
You have the option to
establish a password.
Click Next
Click Next
Set Wireless LAN 802.11a
Connection
The default wireless settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 52
You can change these settings to
match an existing wireless network.
WEP Encryption for 802.11a
The DWL-7200AP is capable of
64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit
encryption. Keys may be entered
in HEX (0-9, A-F) or ASCII format.
Select the key type and size you
wish to use and enter the key in
the field provided. By default,
WEP is Disabled.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Click Next
Click Next
Click Restart
Set Wireless LAN 802.11g
Connection
The default wireless settings are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.
WEP Encryption for 802.11g
The DWL-7200AP is capable of
64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit
encryption. Keys may be entered
in HEX (0-9, A-F) or ASCII format.
Select the key type and size you
wish to use and enter the key in
the field provided. By default,
WEP is Disabled.
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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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-7200AP’s, 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
Your Setup is Complete!
Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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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]
Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm PST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
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D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
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