D-Link DWL-8200AP - AirPremier Managed Dualband Access Point User Manual

10DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Three Operational ModesThree Operational Modes

100DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsClick Next.In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If y

101DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsEnter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional).Click Next.Enter a Workgr

102DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsPlease wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.When the changes are co

103DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsInsert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.Click Next.In the windo

104DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsPlease read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete t

105DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsPlease read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network

106DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsNaming Your ComputerTo name your computer n Windows XP, please follow these directions

107DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the

108DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsThis window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close.

109DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsNote: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on

11DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Getting StartedGetting Started1 You will need broadband Internet access.2 Consult with your Cable or D

110DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. Click on Inter

111DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must

112DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configur

113DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network. Select Built

114DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking Basics Click Apply Now. The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appe

115DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.TroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and o

116DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Troubleshooting2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode.Make sure t

117DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Troubleshooting3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly.You may be

118DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless

119DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Troubleshooting4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?D-Link products let

12DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Getting StartedConnecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with y

120DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Troubleshooting Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF no

121DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Technical SpecificationsStandards• IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3a

122DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Technical SpecificationsRadio and Modulation TypeFor 802.11b:DSSS :• DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps • CCK

123DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Technical SpecificationsFor 802.11b:• 1Mbps: -92dBm • 2Mbps: -89dBm • 5.5Mbps: -88dBm • 11Mbps: -83dBm F

124DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportTechnical SupportYou can find software updates

125DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.WarrantySubject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides

126DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Softwa

127DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.WarrantyDisclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE

128DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Warrantyto correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:· Reorient or relocate th

129DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Registration06/21/05Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this f

13DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Getting StartedPower Cord socketLAN 1 (PoE)AntennasLAN 2ResetConnecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) (conti

14DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTo configure the DWL-8200AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-8200

15DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuThese buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this se

16DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > Access PointSelect either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11

17DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuSelect Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for

18DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > Access Point > Open System and/or Shared KeySelect

19DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > Access Point > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, &a

2DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Table of ContentsTable of Contents ...

20DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuWhen you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal, you must s

21DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS with AP In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-8200AP wirel

22DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued)Enable or Disable SSID broadca

23DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS with AP > Open System and/or Shared KeySelect

24DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS with AP > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & W

25DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS In WDS, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multip

26DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS (continued)Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enab

27DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS > Open System and/or Shared KeySelect Disabled

28DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless > WDS > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-

29DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAccess PointWDS with APWDSOpenSharedBothWPA-EnterpriseWPA-PersonalWPA2-Enterp

3DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Package Contents D-Link Air Premier® DWL-8200AP Managed Dualband Access Point  Power over Ethernet

30DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHome > LAN Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do no

31DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > PerformanceBy changing radio parameters in the performance sect

32DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Performance (continued)Data Rate*:Beacon Interval(20-1000):DTIM

33DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuRadio:Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no Turbo mode.

34DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > Wireless Access SettingsWireless Band:Access Contr

35DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > WLAN PartitionWireless Band: Internal Station Conn

36DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > WLAN Partition (continued)Note: Only when both 11a

37DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > GroupingLoad Balance: User Limit (0-64):When Enabled, you allow

38DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuDHCP Server Control:IP Assigned From:The Range of Pool (1-255):Advanced >

39DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuSubMask:Gateway:Wins:DNS:Domain Name:Lease Time (60-31536000 sec.):Status: Ad

4DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.IntroductionAt up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless si

40DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool SettingsDHCP Server Control:Assign

41DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuSubMask:Gateway:Wins:DNS:Domain Name:Status:Enter the subnet mask here.Enter

42DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuBinding MAC address:Assigned IP address:Lease Time:Current DHCP Static Pools:

43DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Multi-SSIDWhen Multi-SSID is enabled, you can configure your SSI

44DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Multi-SSID (continued)Select HEX or ASCII.Select 64-bit, 128-bi

45DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Rogue APThe Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP

46DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Rogue AP (continued)Select the Security type Off, WEP, WP

47DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTools > AdminUser Name:Old Password:New Password:Confirm New Password:Enter

48DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuApply Settings and Restart:Restore to Factory Default Settings:Click Restart

49DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTools > FirmwareUpdate File:After you have downloaded the most recent vers

5DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Introduction802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the

50DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTools > Cfg FileUpdate File:Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive:Browse f

51DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTools > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous scr

52DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuTools > Misc > Telnet SettingsStatus:Console Protocol:Timeout:Status:Ch

53DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Device InfoDevice Information:This window displays the settings o

54DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Stats > WLAN 802.11A Traffic StatisticsWLAN 802.11A Traffic Stat

55DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Stats > WLAN 802.11G Traffic StatisticsWLAN 802.11G Traffic Stat

56DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Client Info Client Information:Select this option to obtain infor

57DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuStatus > LogThe log information will include, but not limited to, the foll

58DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration MenuHelpClick on any item in the Help screen for more information.Help:

59DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerThe AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the configuration of your network fro

6DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Features and Benefits 3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different opera

60DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSelecting DevicesThe AP Manager allows you to configure multiple devices all at once.

61DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerIP Configuration (continued)You can configure multiple AP’s with IP addresses all at o

62DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice ConfigurationClick on this button to access the configuration propertie

63DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerThis allows you to change the device name for the selected access point. You must pl

64DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > General (continued)There is a pull-down menu to selec

65DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Wireless Check to enable wireless mode.The Service Set (net

66DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Wireless (continued)*Maximum wireless signal rate derived f

67DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerCheck to enable wireless mode.The Service Set (network) Identifier of your wireless n

68DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > AuthenticationAccess PointWDS with APWDSOpenS

69DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > Authentication (continued)The key is communic

7DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compat

70DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > Authentication (continued)Select WPA-Personal

71DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > Open/Shared/BothThe Security tab contains the

72DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Au

73DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise,& WPA-Aut

74DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-P

75DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > FiltersEnabling this allows wireless clients to communicate

76DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP ModeThere are 3 AP modes: Access Point WDS with AP WD

77DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP Mode > Access PointCreates a Wireless LAN.Access Poin

78DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP Mode > WDS with APWireless Distribution System with A

79DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP Mode > WDSA Wireless Distribution System that interco

8DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless BasicsStandards-based TechnologyThe DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.1

80DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > DHCP ServerEnable or disable the DHCP server function. Clic

81DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > DHCP Server (continued)Wins (Windows Internet Naming Servic

82DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Client InfoDisplays the MAC address of the client.Displays

83DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Multi-SSIDWhen Multi-SSID is enabled, you can configure your

84DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Multi-SSID (continued)You can assign a value to group all o

85DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Rogue APSelect the Security type Off, WEP, WPA-Enterp

86DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > LogCheck this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslo

87DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerConfiguration FilesThe DWL-8200AP allows you to save the device settings to a configur

88DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerYou must always click Apply in the Configuration window if you want the settings to t

89DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerTo upgrade the firmware: Download the latest firmware upgrade from http://support.dli

9DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless BasicsThe D-Link Air Premier® DWL-8200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connecti

90DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerYou can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-8200AP by clicking o

91DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup WizardThis button will launch the Setup Wizard that will guide you through dev

92DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)Enter a Password and retype it in the Verify Password field.C

93DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE 802.11a n

94DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)Click Next.Select WPA-Personal, as your method of encrypti

95DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)Enter the SSID and the Channel for the IEEE 802.11g n

96DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)Select WEP, as your method of encryption. A Key Size and

97DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerSetup Wizard (continued)The DWL-8200AP setup is complete!

98DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Using the AP ManagerRefreshClick on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network.

99DWL-8200AP User’s ManualD-Link Systems, Inc.Networking BasicsUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn this section you will learn how to estab