D-Link DWL-G700AP - AirPlus G Access Point User manual

Manual
Version 1.1
DWL-G700AP
2.4GHz
Wireless Access Point
D-Link AirPlus G
TM

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Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................ 3
System Requirements .......................................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................................................................... 4
Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview (LEDs) .................................................................. 5
Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6
Getting Started ..................................................................................... 8
Using the Configuration Utility .............................................................. 9
Logging into Utility ........................................................................... 9
Wireless Settings .......................................................................... 10
WEP Encryption .............................................................................11
WPA Authentication ....................................................................... 12
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Encryption ................................................ 13
LAN Settings ................................................................................. 14
DHCP Configuration ...................................................................... 15
Performance Settings ................................................................... 16
MAC Address Filtering .................................................................. 17
Change Password ......................................................................... 18
System Backup/Restore ............................................................... 18
Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................ 19
Device Information ........................................................................ 19
System Log ................................................................................... 20
Traffic and Wireless Statistics ....................................................... 21
Networking Basics .............................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 35
Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 40
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................. 42
Warranty ............................................................................................. 43
Registration ........................................................................................ 46

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Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
system with an installed Ethernet adapter
Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G700AP
2.4GHz Wireless Access Point
Power Supply - 5V DC, 2.0A
Manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
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Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DWL-G700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
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Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link
AirPlus™ G DWL-G700AP Access Point. With the ability to transfer
files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*, the
DWL-G700AP gives you high-speed wireless network access for your
home or office.
The DWL-G700AP is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can
connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client
devices. The G700AP is also backwards compatible to 802.11b.
The D-Link DWL-G700AP Access Point has been verified and
successfully passed through the Intel Centrino™ Verification Program,
which tests the compatibility of various access point devices and wireless
service providers with common configuration of notebooks built on Intel®
Centrino™ mobile technology**.
With its web-based setup wizard, the DWL-G700AP Access Point
ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just
a matter of minutes. The DWL-G700AP also includes an embedded
DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to wireless
network clients.
The DWL-G700AP Access Point features Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) and 64/128-bit WEP Encryption to provide
an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications. The
DWL-G700AP also includes additional security features to keep your
wireless connection safe from unauthorized access.
With easy-to-use Web-based management, the DWL-G700AP Access
Point is the right choice for setting up your first wireless network or
extending the range of an existing wireless network.
* 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, lower actual data throughput rate.
** This wireless access point product has been verified for basic compatibility with corresponding Intel®
Centrino™ mobile technology based notebooks. Notebooks based on Intel Centrino mobile technology do
not support proprietary 802.11g performance enhancement features. Data rate features and performance
may vary based on the configuration of your notebook and other factors.
Intel, the Intel Inside Logo, Intel Centrino and the Intel Centrino logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Up to 5X Faster with AirPlus G Products - high-speed wireless data transfer
rates up to 54Mbps*. With increased data rate and capacity, the DWL-G700AP
delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much
faster than standard 802.11b networks.
 Fully 802.11b Compatible – Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard
and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices.
 Network Security – Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security
for your data and wireless communication as well as WPA, WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK.
 Built-in DHCP Server – If enabled, it will automatically assign IP addresses
to wireless clients on the local network.
 Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring – Easy-to-use interface
independent of the operating system.
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Features and Benefits
LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G700AP Wireless Access Point
has 3 LEDs as shown below:
WLAN: blinking green light
indicates wireless activity;
solid green light indicates
connection
LAN: blinking green light
indicates activity; solid green
light indicates connection
Power: solid green light
indicates connection to a
power source
* 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 lower actual data throughput rate.

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Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and
compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public
access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data
you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that
wireless networking brings.
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and
receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both
home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and
universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work
and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and
other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless
adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as
Ethernet adapter cards.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location
within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time
information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change
and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of
implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be
impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and
easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless
technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home
or office.
Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range
from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure
networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number
of wireless devices deployed.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as
conventional Ethernet network devices.

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Installation Considerations
Keep in mind, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects
that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in
your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic
guidelines:
Wireless Basics (continued)
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G700AP and
other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your
DWL-G700AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so
that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick
(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices
so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an
angle) for better reception.
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Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or
aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless
devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
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Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices
or appliances that generate RF noise.
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Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to
connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into
your home or office)
Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem
Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick
Installation Guide included with your router.)
If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the
D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot
on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G510.)
Install the drivers for the wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer.
(e.g, the DWL-G630; See the Quick Installation Guide included with the
DWL-G630.)
Setting up a Wireless
Infrastructure Network
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Getting Started
Connect the router to the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G700AP.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G700AP.)
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:
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After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in
the Quick Installation Guide that is included with the DWL-G700AP), you can access the
configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address
of the DWL-G700AP. The DWL-G700AP’s default IP address is shown below:
Open the web browser
Type in the IP address of the
DWL-G700AP. (192.168.0.50).
Type admin in the
User Name field
Leave the Password
blank
Click OK
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Using the Configuration Utility
If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the
DWL-G700AP, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G700AP, make sure to
enter the correct IP address.
The Home > Wizard
screen will appear.
Please refer to the Quick
Installation Guide for more
information regarding the
Setup Wizard.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless
SSID: (Service Set Identifier) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique
name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID
name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from
the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field.
Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change
the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to
communicate on the network.
Security: Select the level of security for your wireless network:
Disable: Select to use no security.
WEP: Select to use WEP Encryption.
WPA: Select to use WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authentication in conjunction
with a RADIUS server.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: Select to use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK without a
RADIUS server.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless > WEP
Security: Select WEP.
Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the
network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that
share the same WEP settings.
WEP Encryption: Select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption.
Key Type: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII key type
Keys 1-4: Input up to four encryption keys. You will select one of these to be
the active key.
Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.
Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the
letters A-F
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as
numbers from 0-127

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless > WPA
Security: Select WPA.
RADIUS Server 1 IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
Port: Enter the RADIUS port (1812 is default).
Shared Secret: Enter the RADIUS passphrase or key.
RADIUS Server 2 IP: (Optional) Enter the IP address of a 2nd RADIUS
server.
Port: Enter the 2nd RADIUS port (1812 is default).
Shared Secret: Enter the 2nd RADIUS passphrase or key.
Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Security: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.
Passphrase: Enter your passphrase. The passphrase can be between 8 and
63 characters.
Confirm Passphrase: Enter the passphrase again.
Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address
automatically assigned to the DWL-G700AP by a DHCP server in your network.
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning
dynamic IP addresses “automatically.” With a DHCP Server there is no need to
manually assign an IP Address.
Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP Address.
IP Address: 192.168.0.50 is the default IP Address of the Access Point.
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 is the default Subnet Mask. All devices on the
network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network.
Gateway: Enter the IP Address of the router in your network
DNS Server:
Home > LAN
IP Address
If you need to assign static IP addresses to the devices in your network, please
remember that the IP address for each computer or device must be in the same
IP address range as all the devices in the network. Each device must also have
the same subnet mask. For example: Assign the first computer an IP address of
192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, the second device an IP address
of 192.168.0.3 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and so on. Note: Devices that
are assigned the same IP address may not be visible on the network.
Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates
domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Home > DHCP
DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting.
If you want to use the DWL-G700AP as a DHCP server, to automatically assign
dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled.
Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the
starting point of the IP address range for your network.
Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range, if you
have enabled the DHCP function of the DWL-G700AP.
Lease Time: Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the
DWL-G700AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to the devices in your
network.
DHCP Client Table: Lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic
IP addresses from the DWL-G700AP.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Performance
Beacon Interval: Beacons are
packets sent by an access point
to synchronize a wireless network.
Specify a beacon interval value.
Default (100) is recommended.
RTS Threshold: This value
should remain at its default
setting of 2,432. If you encounter
inconsistent data flow, only minor
modifications to the value range
between 256 and 2,432 are
recommended.
Fragmentation: This value
should remain at its default setting
of 2,346. If you experience a high
packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the
value range of 256 to 2,346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in
poor performance.
DTIM Interval (Beacon Rate): (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value
between 1 and 255 (default is 3) for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.)
A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast
and multicast messages.
TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the network.
Authentication:
Open System - Communicates the key across the network.
Shared Key - Devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate.
WPA - WPA authentication in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
WPA-PSK - WPA authentication without a RADIUS server in the network.
Mode Setting: For utmost speed, select G Mode to include only 802.11g devices
in your network. Select Mix Mode to include 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your
network.
Preamble: Long Preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use
the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic
Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) used
in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters.
SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of
the SSID name across the network. SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network.
All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication.
Antenna Transmit Power: Select the transmission power of the antenna. Limiting
antenna power can be useful for security purposes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Filters
Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from
accessing the DWL-G700AP. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC
address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router (Connected
PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters.
MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected
filter.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Tools > Admin
New Password: Enter the
new password.
Confirm Password:
Re-enter the password to
confirm it.
Tools > System
Save Settings: The current
system settings can be saved
as a file onto the local hard
drive.
Load Settings: The saved
file or any other saved setting
file can be loaded back on
the access point. To reload
a system settings file, click
on Browse to browse the
local hard drive and locate the
system file to be used. Click
Load when you have selected
the file to be loaded back onto
the access point.
Restore: You may also reset the DWL-G700AP back to factory settings by clicking
on Restore. Make sure to save the unit’s settings before clicking on Restore. You will
lose your current settings when you click Restore.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Tools > Firmware
You can upgrade the
firmware of the
DWL-G700AP at this
page. When you click
Click here to check...
in this window you
will be connnected to
D-Link’s website,
where you can
download the latest
firmware update. After
you have completed
the firmware
download to your hard
drive, click Browse
to browse your local
hard drive and locate
the firmware to be
used for the update.
Click Apply.
Status > Device Info
This screen displays
the current firmware
version, and the
current wireless and
Ethernet settings of
the DWL-G700AP.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Status > Log
View Log
The DWL-G700AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If
the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files
under Log Setting.
First Page - The first page of the log.
Last Page - The last page of the log.
Previous - Moves back one log page.
Next - Moves forward one log page.
Clear - Clears the logs completely.
Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs.
Log Settings
Not only does the DWL-G700AP display the logs of activities and events, it can be
setup to send these logs to another location. The logs can be sent via email to an
email account.