D-Link DWL-3260AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point Specifications

10Three Operational ModesThree Operational Modes

100TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-3260AP Ma

101Troubleshooting2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode.Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined

1023. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly.You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here,

103TroubleshootingDouble-click on Network Adapters.Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. (In this example we use the DW

104Troubleshooting4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywh

1057. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DWL-3260AP to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their defa

106Technical SpecificationsProduct Specifications Standards- IEEE 802.11b- IEEE 802.11g- IEEE 802.3- IEEE 802.3u- IEEE 802.3afData Rates- For 802.11g:10

107Technical SpecificationsDSSS:DBPSK @ 1MbpsDQPSK @ 2MbpsCCK @ 5.5 and 11MbpsTransmit Output Power- For 802.11b: 100mW (20dBm) 50mW (17dBm) 30mW (1

108Technical Specifications11Mbps: -85dBm12Mbps: -82dBm18Mbps: -80dBm24Mbps: -77dBm36Mbps: -73dBm48Mbps: -72dBm54Mbps: -72dBmOperation Modes- Access Po

109Technical SpecificationsOperating Voltage48VDC +/- 10% for PoEPower Consumption6.24 watts (130mA) (max.)Dimensions- Diameter: 171.97 mm (6.77 inches

11Getting StartedConsult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the pri

12Getting StartedConnecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-3260

13Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration MenuTo congure the DWL-3260AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-3260AP with an Ether

14Using the Configuration MenuAfter successfully logging into the DWL-3260AP the following screen appears:When making changes on most of the congurati

15Using the Configuration MenuHome > Basic Settings > WirelessAccess Point is selected from the pull-down menu.Service Set Identier (SSID) is th

16Auto Channel Scan:Authentication:Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.)

17Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-EnterpriseCipher Type: Group Key Update Interval: When y

18Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-PersonalCipher Type:Group Key Update Interval: Select the

19Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu.Service Set Identier (SSID) is th

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20Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP (continued) Auto Channel Scan:Remote AP MAC Address:Select Enable or Disable. (Enable t

21Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS modeIn WDS mode, the DWL-3260AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wire

22Auto Channel Scan:Remote AP MAC Address:Select Enable or Disable. (Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless perfor

23Access PointWDS with APWDSOpen SystemShared KeyOpen System/Shared KeyWPA-EnterpriseWPA-PersonalWPA2-EnterpriseWPA2-PersonalWPA-Auto-EnterpriseWPA-Au

24Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address t

25Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > PerformanceDTIM:*”Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11

26Using the Configuration MenuWMM:Select Enable or Disable, Disable is selected by default. WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia, by enabling this feat

27Diversity: The DWL-3260AP will auto switch to the antenna with better RSSI value.Left Antenna: The AP will not switch antenna and th

28Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > GroupingLoad Balance:Load Balancing allows you to balance and share the wireles

29Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSIDIf you want to congure the Guest and Internal networks on Virtual LAN (VLANs)

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30Security:The Multi-SSIDs security can be WPA/WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise only when the Primary SSID’s security is at the sa

31Note: If WPA or WPA2 is being used, it will occupy the key space 2 and 3, which will leave key 1 and 4 for other SSIDs to use for WEP.When you con

32Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > Rogue APThe Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Se

33Using the Configuration MenuSelect the Security type OFF, WEP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, and

34Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool SettingsDHCP Server Control:IP Assigned From: Dynamic Hos

35Using the Configuration MenuWindows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically a

36Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Static Pool SettingsDHCP Server Control:Assigned IP:Assigned MAC Addres

37Using the Configuration MenuGateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network.Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines t

38Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping ListThese are IP address pools to which the DHCP ser

39Using the Configuration MenuBinding MAC address:Assigned IP address: The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP static IP add

4The D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP is a powerful and reliable wireless access point for business-class enterprise environments. Designed for indoo

40Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings >Filters > Wireless MAC ACLWireless Band:Access Control:MAC Address:MAC Address List:IE

41Using the Configuration MenuHome > Advanced Settings >Filters > WLAN PartitionWireless Band: Internal Station Connection:Ethernet to WLAN Ac

42Using the Configuration MenuHome > Status > Device InformationDevice Information:This window displays the conguration settings of the DWL-3260

43Using the Configuration MenuHome > Status > Client InformationClient Information:This window displays the wireless client information fo

44Using the Configuration MenuView Log:The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type.Home > Status > Log &

45Using the Configuration MenuHome > Status > Log > Log SettingsLog Server / IP Address:Enter the IP address of the server you would

46Using the Configuration MenuTool > Administrator SettingsLimit Administrator IP 1:Enter the IP address that the administrator will be allowed to l

47Using the Configuration MenuStatus:Status is Enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console.Console SettingsConsole Protocol:

48Tool > Firmware and SSL Certification UploadUpload SSL Certification:Click Browse to locate the SSL Certication le on your local comput

49Using the Configuration MenuTool > Configuration File Upload and DownloadDownload Configuration File:Click Download to save the current DWL-3260AP c

5IntroductionIncreased Network Flexibility and Efciency. The DWL-3260AP supports multiple SSIDs, allowing you to separate applications based on secur

50Using the Configuration MenuTools > Cfg File > Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above

51Using the Configuration MenuTool > SNTPSNTP/NTP Information:Displays the current SNTP/NTP settings.SNT/NTP Server IP Address:Enter the SNTP/NTP se

52Using the Configuration MenuSystem > System SettingsClick Restart to restart the DWL-3260AP.Click Restore to restore the DWL-3260AP back to factor

53HelpUsing the Configuration MenuScroll down the Help page for topics and explanations.Help:

54Using the AP ManagerUsing the AP ManagerThe AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the conguration of your network from a central computer. With

55Using the AP ManagerSelecting DevicesThe AP Manager allows you to congure multiple devices all at once. To select a single device, simply click on

56Using the AP ManagerDevice ConfigurationClick on this button to access the configuration properties of the selected device(s).The device cong

57Using the AP ManagerWhen selecting multiple devices for conguration, some options are unavailable for conguration by default as noted(*) below:Thi

58Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > General (continued)This pull-down selection enables or disables the ability to Telnet into the selected

59Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Wireless SSID: The Service Set (network) Identier of your wireless network. Channel:Allows you to sele

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60Device Configuration > Wireless Using the AP ManagerA pull-down menu for selecting the transmit power of the selected device(s).Tx Power:A pull-do

61Device Configuration > Security > Authentication Using the AP Manager

62Access PointWDS with APWDSOpen SystemShared KeyOpen System/Shared KeyWPA-EnterpriseWPA-PersonalWPA2-EnterpriseWPA2-PersonalWPA-Auto-EnterpriseWPA-Au

63Device Configuration > Security > Open and SharedUsing the AP ManagerThe Security tab contains the WEP conguration settings on the initial pag

64Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise Select the interval during wh

65Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Security > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal Select the interval during which th

66Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > FiltersEnabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other. When this option is disabl

67Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP ModeThere are 3 AP modes: Access Point WDS with AP WDS Please see the following pages for an expl

68Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > AP Mode > WDS with APAllows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together, while still functioning

69Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > WDSAllows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. All other LANs must be using DWL-3260APs. Whe

7Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within

70 Enable or disable the DHCP server function. Enter the initial IP address to be assigned by the DHCP server. Enter the number of allocated IP addre

71 Enter the subnet mask.Enter the gateway IP address, typically a router.Wins (Windows Internet Naming Service) is a system that determines the IP ad

72Device Configuration > Client Info Indicates the strength of the signal. Displays the status of the power saving feature.RSSI:Power Mode:Informa

73Using the AP ManagerDevice Configuration > Rogue APThe Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS, Ad Hoc, or Both. Select the type o

74Device Configuration > LogCheck this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslog Status Server IP.Select Enable to allow the logging of system

75Device Configuration > Log (continued)SMTP Server / IP Address: Enter the IP address of the SMTP server.SMTP: Check the box to enable SMTP.SMTP S

76Device Configuration > Multi-SSIDThe DWL-3260AP offers conguration using Multiple SSIDs, allowing for a virtually segregated station by sharing t

77Device Configuration > SNTPSNTP/NTP Information:Server IP Address:Time Zone:Daylight Saving Time:The time server IP address, time zone, and the lo

78Device Configuration > SSLUpload SSL Certification:Enter the FTP server information to properly locate the SSL Certication le on your FT

79Using the AP ManagerConfiguration FilesThe DWL-3260AP allows you to save the device settings to a conguration le. To save a congura

8Standards-Based TechnologyThe DWL-3260AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.The IEEE 802.11g sta

80You must always click Apply in the Conguration window if you want the settings to take effect.Using the AP ManagerTo load a previously saved congu

81Using the AP ManagerTo upgrade the rmware: Download the latest rmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy to nd location o

82You can customize the basic System Settings for the DWL-3260AP by clicking on this button.System Settings Access Password: This sets the admin pas

83Using the AP ManagerRefreshClick on this button to refresh the list of devices available on the network.Devices with a check mark next to them ar

84Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows® XPIn this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Micros

85Networking BasicsClick Next.In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through

86Networking BasicsEnter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional).Click Next.Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should

87Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.When the changes are complete, click Next.Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard

88Networking BasicsInsert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.Click Next.In the window below, select the option that ts your need

89Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network

9Wireless BasicsThe D-Link AirPremier DWL-3260AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its op

90Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.The new settings will take effect when you

91Networking BasicsNaming Your ComputerTo name your computer in Windows® XP, please follow these directions. Click Start (in the lower left corner

92 In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the

93Networking BasicsThis window will appear: Click the Support tab. Click Close.

94Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Congurati

95Networking Basics Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properti

96 Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the default gateway.)The DNS server

97Networking Basics Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Congure pull-down menu. Input the Static

98Networking Basics Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click on Network. Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu

99Networking Basics Click Apply Now. The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds.Go to S