D-Link AirPlus DWL-G730AP User manual

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DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP
CD-ROM with Manual
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
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warrantyofthis product.
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Softwareandspecificationssubject to changewithoutnotice. DWL-G730AP.08162004
D-Link Travel Case
The default IP address for the DWL-G730AP is 192.168.0.30 with a Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0.Youwill needto assignyourcomputer aStaticIPaddresswithinthesame
rangeas theDWL-G730AP’sIPaddressfor thepurpose ofconfiguring theDWL-G730AP.
USB Power Cable

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Hardware OverviewHardware Overview
Hardware OverviewHardware Overview
Hardware Overview
Mode Selection Switch:
Used to select AP,
client,orroutermode.
LAN Port
This is the connection for Ethernet cables to
yourEthernet-enableddevice.WheninRouter
mode, this port functions as a WAN port.
Receptorfor
Power Adapter
Power LED: Solid
indicates a connection
toagoodpowersource.
Top Panel
Bottom Panel
Rear Panel
LAN LED: Solid indicates an
Ethernet connection. Blinking
indicates activity on the
Ethernetnetwork.
WLAN LED: A solid light
indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless data
transmission.
Reset Button:
Used to restore
defaultsettings.

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Installation OverviewInstallation Overview
Installation OverviewInstallation Overview
Installation Overview
TheDWL-G730APoffersthreedifferent operationmodes:
AP (AccessPointMode): Inthis mode,theDWL-G730AP functionsas anaccesspoint.
Client (Client Mode): When Client mode is selected, the DWL-G730AP as a wireless
client.
RT (RouterMode): TheDWL-G730AP functionsas arouter whenthismodeisselected.
AP - Access Point Mode
When the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to AP,
the unit is in Access Point Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical access
point configuration.
Note:D-Link®AirPlus G wireless devicesarepre-configuredtoconnecttogether,right
out of the box, using their default settings.

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Installation Overview (continued)Installation Overview (continued)
Installation Overview (continued)Installation Overview (continued)
Installation Overview (continued)
Client - Client Mode
When the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to Client,
the unit is in Client Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical client
configuration.
Note:D-Link®AirPlus G wireless devicesarepre-configuredtoconnecttogether,right
out of the box, using their default settings.

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Installation Overview (continued)Installation Overview (continued)
Installation Overview (continued)Installation Overview (continued)
Installation Overview (continued)
RT - Router Mode
When the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to RT,
the unit is in Router Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical router
configuration.
Note:D-Link®AirPlus G wireless devicesarepre-configuredtoconnecttogether,right
out of the box, using their default settings.

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AP Mode - Using the Setup WizardAP Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using the Setup WizardAP Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Onceyouhavelogged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Click Run Wizard
Open your Web
browser and type
http://192.168.0.30
intotheURL address
box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
The logon pop-up screen
willappear.
Type admin for the
usernameandleavethe
passwordfieldblank.
Click OK
ToconfiguretheDWL-G730APinAPMode,youwillneedtoconnectaPCdirectlyto
theDWL-G730APusingastandardEthernetcable.Youwillneedtoassignthenetwork
adapterconnectingtotheDWL-G730APanIP addressintherangeof192.168.0.x.

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Click Next
Set up your new password.
You have the option to
establishapassword.
Set Your Wireless LAN
Connection.
By default the DWL-G730AP
SSID is set to ‘default’ with a
Channel setting of ‘6’.
Click Next
AP Mode - Using The Setup WizardAP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using The Setup WizardAP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
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You will see the
followingscreens.
Click Next

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Encryption
TheDWL-G730APis capableof
twolevelsof wirelessencryption
64-bit and 128-bit. By default
encryptionis disabled.Youcan
change the encryption settings
for more secure wireless
communication.
Click Next
ClickRestart
AP Mode - Using The Setup WizardAP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using The Setup WizardAP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
AP Mode - Using The Setup Wizard
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Click Close
TheAPSetup Wizardiscomplete!Youwillbe returned totheHome tab. Pleaseclose all
webbrowser windows.

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Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Onceyouhavelogged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Click Run Wizard
Open your Web
browser and type
http://192.168.0.30
intotheURL address
box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
The logon pop-up screen
willappear.
Type admin for the
usernameandleavethe
passwordfieldblank.
Click OK
ToconfiguretheDWL-G730APinClientMode,youwillneedtoconnectaPCdirectlyto
theDWL-G730APusingastandardEthernetcable.Youwillneedtoassignthenetwork
adapterconnectingtotheDWL-G730APanIP addressintherangeof192.168.0.x.

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Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
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(continued)(continued)
(continued)
Click Next
Set up your new password.
You have the option to
establishapassword.
Set Your Wireless LAN
Connection.
Type in your network’s SSID
or click on the Site Survey
button to see the available
SSID’s. Select the Channel
settingofyournetwork.
Click Next
You will see the
followingscreens.
Click Next

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Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup WizardClient Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Client Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
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(continued)(continued)
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Encryption
TheDWL-G730APis capableof
twolevelsof wirelessencryption
64-bit and 128-bit. By default
encryptionis disabled.Youcan
change the encryption settings
for more secure wireless
communication.
Click Next
Click Restart
Click Close
The Client Setup Wizard is complete!You will be returned to the Home tab.Pleaseclose
allweb browserwindows.

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Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Onceyouhavelogged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Click Run Wizard
Toconfigure theDWL-G730APinRoutermode,youmustbeconnectedtotherouter
via a wireless network adapter. The LAN Port on the unit functions as a WAN port
whentheDWL-G730APisoperatinginRoutermode.Torunthesetupwizard,establish
a wireless connection with the DWL-G730AP and follow the steps below.
Open your Web
browser and type
http://192.168.0.30
intotheURL address
box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
The logon pop-up screen
willappear.
Type admin for the
usernameandleavethe
passwordfieldblank.
Click OK

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Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
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(continued)
Click Next
Set up your new password.
You have the option to
establishapassword.
Choose Your Time Zone.
Select the appropriate time
zoneforyour location.
Click Next
You will see the
followingscreens.
Click Next

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Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
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(continued)
If you selected Dynamic IP
Address, this screen will appear:
(Used mainly for Cable Internet
service.)
TheCloneMAC Address buttonwill
automaticallycopytheMACaddress
of the network adapter in your
computer. You can also manually
type in the MAC address.
Select your Internet Connection.
You will be prompted to select the
typeofInternet connection foryour
router.
If you are unsure of which setting
to select, please contact your
Internet Service Provider.
This setup should be done on
the computer that is registered
on the ISP’s network.
Click Next
Click Next
Set Your Wireless LAN
Connection.
By default the DWL-G730AP
SSID is set to default with a
Channel setting of ‘6’.
Click Next

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Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup WizardRouter Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
Router Mode - Using the Setup Wizard
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(continued)(continued)
(continued)
Encryption
TheDWL-G730APis capableof
twolevelsof wirelessencryption
64-bit and 128-bit. By default
encryptionis disabled.Youcan
change the encryption settings
for more secure wireless
communication.
Click Next
Click Restart
Click Close
TheRouterSetup Wizardiscomplete!Youwillbe returnedtothe Home tab.Pleaseclose
allweb browserwindows.

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