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DWL-8200AP Users Manual

D-Link Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................. 2

Package Contents ............................................................................ 3

Introduction ..................................................................................... 4

Features and Benets .......................................................................6

Wireless Basics ................................................................................7

Three Operational Modes ............................................................... 10

Getting Started ...............................................................................11

Using the Conguration Menu .......................................................14

Using the AP Manager ................................................................... 59

Networking Basics ......................................................................... 99

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................115

Technical Specications ...............................................................121

Contacting Technical Support ......................................................124

Warranty .................................................................................... 125

Registration ................................................................................. 129

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Package Contents

D-Link Air Premier DWL-8200APManaged Dualband Access Point

Power over Ethernet base unit

Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A

Power Cord

Manual and Warranty on CD

Quick Installation Guide

Ethernet Cable

Mounting Plate

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with theDWL-8200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems withan installed Ethernet Adapter

Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above

At least 128MB of memory and a 500MHz processor

Package Contents

Minimum System Requirements

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Introduction

At up to fteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wirelesssignal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super G mode), you can work faster andmore efciently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-8200AP , bandwidth-intensiveapplications like graphics or multimedia will benet signicantly because large les areable to move across the network quickly.

Inclusion of all three standards (802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g) means that theDWL-8200AP is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 networkor device.

The DWL-8200AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet yourwireless networking needs. The DWL-8200AP can operate as an access point, or inWDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP , or in WDS mode.

Use less wiring, enjoy increased exibility, save time and money with PoE (Power overEthernet). With PoE, the DWL-8200AP shares power and data over the CAT5 cable,making the setup of your network less expensive and more convenient.

An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network(WLAN) in ofces or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-8200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super A and Super G mode when usedwith other D-Link Air Premier or Air Premier AG products (The 802.11g standard isbackwards compatible with 802.11b devices).

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary.Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and networkoverhead lower actual data throughput rate.

WPA is offered in two avors: Enterprise (used for corporations), and Personal (usedfor home users).

WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at home users who do not have theserver based equipment required for user authentication. The method of authenticationis similar to WEP because you dene a Pre-Shared Key on the wireless router/AP.Once the pre-shared key is conrmed and satised on both the client and access point,then access is granted. The encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal KeyIntegrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an

integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with duringwireless transmission. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal , because theencryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

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Introduction

802.1x: Authentication which is a rst line of defense against intrusion. In theauthentication process, the Authentication Server veries the identity of the clientattempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.

WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existingsecurity infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can nowbe centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS(Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator candene a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting toaccess a wireless LAN with either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise congured,the new client will be challenged with a username and password. If the new client isauthorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, thenaccess is granted. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the networkadministrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and not have to worryabout the network being compromised by a former employee. WPA2-Enterprise isfar superior to WPA-Enterprise , because the encryption of data is upgraded with theAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES).

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Features and Benets

3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three differentoperation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point;WDS with AP; or WDS.

Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).

Faster wireless networking speeds up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super Gmode.

Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices that is fully compatiblewith the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-8200AP canconnect with existing 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a-compliant wireless networkadapter cards.

Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard onyour own schedule without sacricing connectivity.

Better security with WPA - The DWL-8200AP can securely connect wireless clientson the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher levelof security for your data and communications than has previously been available.

AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network congurationquick and simple.

SNMP for Management - The DWL-8200AP is not just fast but it also supportsSNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP managersoftware is bundled with the DWL-8200AP for network conguration and rmware

upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-8200AP easily withthe Web-based conguration. A D-Link D-View module will be downloadablefor network administration and real-time network trafc monitoring with D-LinkD-View software.

Utilizes OFDM technology ( Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). Operates in the 2.437GHz frequency range for an 802.11a network, and in the

5.26GHz frequency range for an 802.11b and 802.11g network. Web-based interface for managing and conguring.

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Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use andcompatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or publicaccess wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data youwant, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wirelessnetworking brings.

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits andreceives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in bothhome and ofce environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops anduniversities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to workand communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling andother xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial for many users.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any locationwithin the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-timeinformation can signicantly improve worker efciency.

Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate.Networks that frequently change can benet 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 easyand can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technologyallows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or ofce.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced asconventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-8200AP saves money by providingmulti-functionality, congurable in one of three different modes.

Scalability - WLANs can be congured in a variety of ways to meet the needs ofspecic applications and installations. Congurations are easily changed and range

from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructurenetworks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the numberof wireless devices deployed.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wirelessadapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols asEthernet adapter cards.

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Standards-based Technology

The DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a , 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases themaximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of upto 108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specied range of this device, you willbe able to transfer large les quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over yournetwork without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speeddigital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals

that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.

The D-Link DWL-8200AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speedto ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

The DWL-8200AP offers the most advanced network security features available today,including WPA and WPA2.

In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-8200AP is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11bnetwork, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices inthat network will be compatible with the DWL-8200AP .


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Wireless Basics

The D-Link Air Premier

DWL-8200AP lets you access your network, using a wirelessconnection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however,that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that thewireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary dependingon the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home orbusiness. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Installation Considerations

1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-8200AP and other networkdevices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-8200AP s rangefrom 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls orceilings is minimized.

2 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 a2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that thesignal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for betterreception.

3 Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminumstuds may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices andcomputers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or opendoorways and not other materials.

4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices orappliances that generate RF noise.

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Three Operational Modes

Three Operational Modes

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Getting Started

1 You will need broadband Internet access.

2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.

3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router. )

4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-8200AP .)

5 Connect the DWL-8200AP to the PoE base unit.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-8200AP .)

6If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-LinkDWL-AG530 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktopcomputer.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG530.)

7 Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-AG660 wireless Cardbus adapter into alaptop computer.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660. )

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Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) tothe LAN port on the DWL-8200AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.

Connect another Ethernet cable from the P+DATA IN port on thePoE base unit to your router/switch or to a PC.

Attach the power adapter to the connector on the PoE base unit.Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electricaloutlet.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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Power Cord socket

LAN 1 (PoE)

Antennas

LAN 2

Reset

Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) (continued)

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Using the Conguration Menu

These buttons appear on most of the conguration screens in this section. Pleaseclick on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made aconguration change.

Home > WizardThe Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide formore information regarding the Setup Wizard.

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Home > Wireless > Access Point

Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g

Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specicwireless local area network (WLAN). The SSIDs factory defaultsetting is default . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to anexisting wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcaststhe SSID across the network.

52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the defaultchannel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must sharethe same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automaticallyscan and match the wireless setting.)

Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

SSID Broadcast:

Channel:

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Select Enable or Disable . (Enable this feature to auto-select thechannel for best wireless performance.)

Select Open System to communicate the key across thenetwork.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devicesthat share the same WEP settings.

Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of dataencryption.

Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion ofa RADIUS server.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a passwordand dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required.)

Select WPA2-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusionof a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data with theAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a passwordand dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and

encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced EncryptionStandard (AES).

Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either useWPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise .

Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either useWPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal .

Auto ChannelScan:

Authentication:

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Home > Wireless > Access Point > Open System and/or Shared Ke

Select Disabled or Enabled . (Disabled is selected here).

Select HEX or ASCII.

Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits.

Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of thesekeys in the valid key eld.

Encryption:

Key Type:

Key Size:

Valid Key:

First through Fourthkeys:

* 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 0-127.

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Home > Wireless > Access Point > WPA-Enterprise,WPA2-Enterprise, & WPA-Auto-Enterprise

When you select WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise , you must select AES , AUTO , or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 isthe recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer datarate.

Enter the IP address of the Radius server.

Enter the Radius port.

Enter the Radius secret.

Cipher Type:

Group Key UpdateInterval:

Radius Server:

Radius Port:

Radius Secret:

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When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal, orWPA-Auto-Personal ,you must select AES , AUTO , or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Thedefault value of 1800 is reommended.

When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal , or WPA-Auto-Personal ,please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding eld.

Cipher Type:


PassPhrase:

Home > Wireless > Access Point > WPA-Personal,WPA2-Personal, & WPA-Auto-Personal

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Home > Wireless > WDS with AP

In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks,while still functioning as a wireless AP.


WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu.


Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

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Home > Wireless > WDS with AP(continued) Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcaststhe SSID across the network.

52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the defaultchannel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must sharethe same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automaticallyscan and match the wireless setting.)

This option is unavailable in WDS with AP mode.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serveas bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.





Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password anddynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption ofdata is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either useWPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal .

SSID Broadcast:

Channel:

Auto ChannelScan:

Remote AP MACAddress:

Authentication

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Home > Wireless > WDS with AP > Open System and/or Shared K





Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keysin the valid key eld.

Encryption:

Key Type:

Key Size:

Valid Key:

First throughFourth keys:


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Home > Wireless > WDS with AP > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal& WPA-Auto-Personal

When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal , or WPA-Auto-Personal you must select AES , AUTO , or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. Thedefault value of 1800 is reommended.

When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal , or WPA-Auto-Personal please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding eld.

Cipher Type:


PassPhrase:

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Home > Wireless > WDS

In WDS, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioningas a wireless AP.


WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.


Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

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Home > Wireless > WDS(continued) Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcaststhe SSID across the network.

52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the defaultchannel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must sharethe same channel.

This option is unavailable in WDS mode.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serveas bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.





Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password anddynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption ofdata is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either useWPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal .

SSID Broadcast:

Channel:

Auto ChannelScan:

Remote AP MACAddress:

Authentication:

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Home > Wireless > WDS > Open System and/or Shared Key





Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keysin the valid key eld.

Encryption:

Key Type:

Key Size:

Valid Key:

First throughFourth keys:


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Home > Wireless > WDS > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, &WPA-Auto-Personal

When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal ,you must select AES , AUTO , or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The defaultvalue of 1800 is reommended.

When you select WPA-Personal , WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal ,please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding eld.

Cipher Type:


PassPhrase:

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Access Point

WDS with AP

WDS

OpenSharedBothWPA-EnterpriseWPA-PersonalWPA2-EnterpriseWPA2-Personal

WPA-Auto-EnterpriseWPA-Auto-Personal

OpenSharedBothWPA-PersonalWPA2-PersonalWPA-Auto-Personal


AP Mode Authentication Available

Note:

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Home > LAN

Static (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not havea DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IPaddress to the DWL-8200AP . When Dynamic (DHCP) is selectedthe other elds here will be greyed out.

The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP addressthat is within the IP address range of your network.

Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share thesame subnet mask.

Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there isnta gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within therange of your network.

Get IP From:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. Theseare the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-8200AP . These settings may bereferred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LANIP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

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Advanced > Performance

By changing radio parameters in the performance section, you can customize the radionetwork to t your needs. Performance functions are designed for more advanced userswho are familiar with 802.11 wireless networks and radio conguration.

Wireless Band:

Frequency:

Channel:

Select IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu.

The frequency is 2.437GHz for Channel 6, and 5.26GHz for Channel52.

Indicates the channel setting for the DWL-8200AP . By default thechannel for IEEE 802.11g is set to 6, and the default channel forIEEE 802.11a is set to 52 . The Channel can be changed to t thechannel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize thewireless network.

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Advanced > Performance (continued)

Data Rate*:

Beacon Interval(20-1000):

DTIM (1-255):

FragmentationLength (256-2346):

RTS Length(256-2346):

Transmit Power:

Super Mode:


The default value is set to Auto , which adjusts the base transferrate depending on the base rate of the connecting device. The DataRates are Auto , 6Mbps , 9Mbps , 12Mbps , 18Mbps , 24Mbps ,36Mbps , 48Mbps , 54Mbps .

Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize awireless network. Specify a Beacon interval value between 20 and1000. The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.

(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) - Select a setting between1 and 255. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing

clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicastmessages.

The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determineswhether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is thedefault setting.

This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If youencounter inconsistent data ow, only minor modications to thevalue range between 256 and 2346 are recommended.

Choose full , half (-3dB) , quarter (-6dB) , eighth (-9dB) , minimumpower.

Super Mode is a group of performance enhancement features thatincrease end user application throughput in an 802.11a and 802.11gnetwork. Super Mode is backwards compatible to standard 802.11gdevices. For top performance, all wireless devices on the networkshould be Super Mode capable. Select either Disabled, Super Modewithout Turbo, Super Mode with Static Turbo, or Super Mode withDynamic Turbo.

Disabled: Standard 802.11a and 802.11g support, no enhancedcapabilities.

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Radio:

Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no Turbo mode.

Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression,and Static Turbo. This setting is not backwardscompatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Staticturbo mode is always on and is only enabled whenall the devices on the wireless network are conguredwith Super Mode with Static Turbo enabled.

Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression,and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwardscompatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices.Dynamic Turbo Mode is only enabled when alldevices on the wireless network are congured withSuper Mode with Dynamic Turbo enabled.

Select ON or OFF .

Super Modewithout Turbo:

Super Modewith Static

Turbo:

Super Mode

with DynamicTurbo:

Advanced > Performance (continued)

Note: Super Mode with Static Turbo is only available for 802.11a.

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Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings

Wireless Band:

Access Control:

MAC Address:

MAC Address List:

Select IEEE 802.a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu.

Select Disabled to disable the lters function.Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses inthe Access Control List.Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses in theAccess Control List.

Enter the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your lters list,and click Save .

When you enter a MAC address, it appears in this list. Click Delete to remove it from the list.

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Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition

Wireless Band:

Internal StationConnection:

Ethernet to WLANAccess:

Select IEEE 802.a or IEEE 802.11g from this pull-down menu.

Enabling this feature allows wireless clients to communicate witheach other. If this is disabled, wireless stations of the selected bandare not allowed to exchange data through the access point.

Enabling this feature allows Ethernet devices to communicate withwireless clients. If this is disabled, all data from the Ethernet toassociated wireless devices is blocked. Wireless devices can stillsend data to the Ethernet.

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Advanced > Filters > WLAN Partition (continued)

Note: Only when both 11a and 11g band are in Access Point mode, you will be able to see this feature.

Enabling this feature allows devices on the 802.11a network,to exchange data with devices on the 802.11g networkthrough Access Point. If disabled, a partition is createdbetween the networks within the Access Point.

Internal Station Connectionbetween

802.11a & 802.11g:

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Advanced > Grouping

Load Balance:

User Limit (0-64):

When Enabled , you allow several DWL-8200APs to balance wirelessnetwork trafc and wireless clients among DWL-8200APs in thenetwork. Assign each access point a different non-overlappingchannel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).

Set the User Limit in this eld (0-64).

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DHCP ServerControl:

IP Assigned From:

The Range of Pool(1-255):

Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns dynamic IPaddresses to devices on the network. This protocol simplifiesnetwork management and allows new wireless devices to receiveIP addresses automatically without the need to manually assignnew IP addresses.Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP to function as a DHCPserver.

Input the rst IP address available for assignment in your network.

Enter the number of IP addresses available for assignment.

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SubMask:

Gateway:

Wins:

DNS:

Domain Name:

Lease Time(60-31536000

sec.):

Status:

Advanced > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings (continued)

All devices in the network must have the same subnet mask tocommunicate. Enter the submask for the network here.

Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network.

Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determines theIP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assignedIP address.

Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS (Domain NameServer) translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP

addresses.

Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP , if applicable. (Anexample of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.)

The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server willassign new IP addresses.

Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here.

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Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings

DHCP ServerControl:

Assigned IP:

Assigned MACAddress:

Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol assigns IP addresses towireless devices on the network. This protocol simplies networkmanagement and allows new wireless devices to receive IPaddresses automatically without the need to manually assign IPaddresses.Select Enable to allow the DWL-8200AP to function as a DHCPserver.

Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to adevice at every restart. The IP addresses assigned in the Static Poollist must NOT be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool. After youhave assigned a static IP address to a device via its MAC address,click Apply ; the device will appear in the Assigned Static Pool atthe bottom of the screen. Edit or delete the device in this list.

Enter the MAC address of the device here.

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SubMask:

Gateway:

Wins:

DNS:

Domain Name:

Status:

Enter the subnet mask here.

Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network.

Windows Internet Naming Service is a system that determinesthe IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assignedIP address, if applicable.

Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server, if applicable.The DNS translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IPaddresses.

Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP , if applicable.

This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF.

Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List

These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function hasassigned dynamic IP addresses.

This screen displays information about the current DHCP dynamic and static IPaddress pools. This information is available when you enable the DHCP function of theDWL-8200AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools.

Current DHCPDynamic Pools:

Advanced > DHCP Server > Static Pool Settings (continued)

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Binding MACaddress:

Assigned IP address:

Lease Time:

Current DHCP StaticPools:

Binding MACaddress:

Assigned IP address:

The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCPdynamic IP address pool.

The current corresponding DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address ofthe device.

The length of time that the dynamic IP address will be valid.

These are IP address pools to which the DHCP server function hasassigned static IP addresses.

The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCPstatic IP address pool.

The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of thedevice.

Advanced > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List(continued)

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Advanced > Multi-SSID

When Multi-SSID is enabled, you can congure your SSIDs for eitherboth , 11a only, or 11g only networks.

Select the wireless band ( IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g ).

You can select up to 7 MSSIDs per band, the default MSSID is theprimary, which puts the total to 8 MSSIDs per band.


Select either None , Open System , or Shared Key .

Enable Multi-SSID:

Band:

MSSID Index:

SSID:

Security:

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Advanced > Multi-SSID (continued) Select HEX or ASCII .

Select 64-bit , 128-bit , or 152-bit .

Select the 1st key all the way through the 4th key, to be set as theactive key. Enter key here.

Select Main if you wish to congure the network on LAN 1 (PoE).Select Guest to set up the network on LAN 2.

You can assign a value to group all of the SSIDs to each other. The

Group ID is 0 by default, which is also considered Primary SSID. UseGroup ID 0-15 for Main , or use Group ID 16-30 for Guest .

Key Type:

Key Size:

Key:

Ethernet:

Group ID:

Note: Everytime you congure one Multi-SSID, you are required to click on Save and then Apply .

Note: If the Master sets security to key 1, then key 1 can not be used. This leaves three Multi-SSIDs that can use security per band. The nal result will mean that for each band, four Multi-SSIDs will be without security.

Note: If Main Master SSID supports WPA or WPA2 , then the guest is not allowed to set security.

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Advanced > Rogue AP

The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS , AdHoc , or Both .

Select the type of network (bands 11a , 11b , and 11g) that you wouldlike the AP detection to search on.

BSS Type:

Band:

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Advanced > Rogue AP (continued) Select the Security type Off , WEP , WPA-Enterprise , andWPA-Personal that you would like to be consider during APdetection.

This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected, which isbased on your criteria from above (BSS Type, Band, and Security).If the AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just clickon Add to save it to the AP list.

This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access onthe network.

Security:

Rogue AP List:

AP List:

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Tools > Admin

User Name:

Old Password:

New Password:

Conrm NewPassword:

Enter a user name. The default setting is admin .

To change your password, enter the old password here.

Enter your new password here.

Enter your new password again.

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Apply Settings andRestart:

Restore to FactoryDefault Settings:

Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-8200AP .

Click Restore to return the DWL-8200AP to its factory defaultsettings.

Tools > System

You may restar t the DWL-8200AP with the changed settings or reset the DWL-8200AP back to factory settings.

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Tools > Firmware

Update File: After you have downloaded the most recent version of the rmwarefrom http://support.dlink.com to your hard drive, you can Browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded le. Select the le and clickOK to update the rmware. The AP will automatically restart afterthe rmware upgrade.

The rmware of the DWL-8200AP can be upgraded to resolve any compatibility orsystem conicts. Please visit http://support.dlink.com for the latest rmware for thisdevice.

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Tools > Cfg File

Update File:

Load Settings to theLocal Hard Drive:

Browse for the conguration settings that you have saved to yourhard drive. Click OK after you have selected the settings le.

Click OK to save the selected settings to your hard drive.

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Tools > Cfg File > Choose le

When you click Browse in the previous screen, the dialog box shown above appears.Select the le you wish to download and click Open .

The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts. Please wait for a fewseconds.

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Tools > Misc > Telnet Settings

Status:

Console Protocol:

Timeout:

Status:

Check Enabled to support Telnet or SSH.

Select either Telnet or SSH . Telnet is enabled by default.

Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. Yourchoices are 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15minutes, or Never.

Check Enabled to support SNMP.

Telnet is a program that allows you to control your device from a single PC.

Note: SNMP is disabled by default.

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Status > Device Info

DeviceInformation:

This window displays the settings of the DWL-8200AP , the rmwareversion and the MAC address.

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Status > Stats > WLAN 802.11A Trafc Statistics

WLAN 802.11ATrafc Statistics:

This window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmittedframe, received frame, and WEP frame error for the IEEE 802.11anetwork.

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Status > Stats > WLAN 802.11G Trafc Statistics

WLAN 802.11GTrafc Statistics:

This window displays the statistics data of throughput, transmittedframe, received frame, and WEP frame error for the IEEE 802.11gnetwork.

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Status > Client Info

Client Information: Select this option to obtain information on wireless clients.

(A client is a device on the network that is communicating with theDWL-8200AP .)

The following information is available for each client that is communicating with theDWL-8200AP .

MAC:

Band:

Authentication:

Signal:

Power SavingMode:

Displays the MAC address of the client.

Displays the wireless band.

Displays the type of authentication that is enabled.

Indicates the strength of the signal

Displays the status of the power saving feature.

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Status > Log

The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items:

Upgrade Firmware Client Associate and Disassociate with AP Web login

The embedded memory can hold up to 500 logs.

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Help

Click on any item in the Help screen for more information.Help:

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Using the AP Manager

The AP Manager is a convenient tool to manage the conguration of your networkfrom a central computer. With AP Manager there is no need to congure devicesindividually.To launch the AP Manager :

Go to the Start Menu Select Programs

Select D-Link TriMode Dualband AP Manager Select DWL-8200AP

Click on this button to discover the devices available on the network.

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Selecting DevicesThe AP Manager allows you to congure multiple devices all at once. To select a single

device, simply click on the device you want to select. To select multiple devices, holddown the Ctrl key while clicking on each additional device. To select an entire list, holdthe Shift key, click on the rst AP on the list and then click on the last AP on the list.

IP Conguration

You can assign an IP address to an AP or assign IP addresses to multipleAPs by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s).

Select the AP that you want to assign an IP address to and click the IP button. Enterthe IP address and IP netmask for the selected device and click OK.

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Device Conguration

Click on this button to access the configurationproperties of the selected device(s).

The device conguration window allows you to congure settings but does not actuallyapply the settings to the device unless you click the Apply button. You can also saveand load conguration les from this window. When you load a conguration le, you

must click Apply if you want the settings to be applied to the selected device(s).

The save button allows you to save a conguration le of the selecteddevice settings. Only settings that have a checkmark next to themare saved. You cannot save a conguration le if you selected morethan one device in the device list.

The Exit button will close the device conguration window. Anysettings that havent been applied will be lost.

The open button is used to load a previously saved conguration le.After opening a conguration le, you must click the Apply button tosave the settings to the selected device(s).

To save settings to the device, you must click the Apply button. Onlysettings that have a checkmark next to them will be applied.

Refresh will revert to the actual device settings of the selecteddevice(s).

The Clear Checks button deselects all congurable options. This

feature is useful if you only want to change a few settings. Deselectall items and only check the items that you want to modify.

The Check All button will select all congurable options. Any settingthat has a checkmark next to it is applied to the device or saved tothe conguration le.

You can congure a single device by highlighting one device in the list, or you cancongure multiple devices by highlighting multiple devices before clicking on the DeviceConguration icon pictured above. The examples in this section show single deviceconguration. When you select multiple devices for conguration the procedure will besimilar.

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This allows you to change the device name for the selectedaccess point. You must place a checkmark in the Device Namebox to change the name. This option should only be conguredwhen one access point is selected for conguration.

If youve selected one device for conguration and you wantto change the IP address of the device, check the IP Addressbox. You can then enter an IP address and Subnet Mask for theselected access point. This option should only be congurablewhen one access point is selected for conguration. To conguremultiple devices with an IP address at one time, please referencethe previous page.

Enter the IP address of your gateway, typically your routeraddress.

Device Conguration > General

Device Name(*) :

IP address andSubnet Mask(*) :

Gateway :

When selecting multiple devices for conguration, some options are unavailable forconguration by default as noted(*) below:

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Device Conguration > General (continued)There is a pull-down menu to select enabled or disabled. Whenenabled, the selected device(s) will function as a DHCP client(s).This allows them to receive IP conguration information from a DHCPserver. When disabled, the access point(s) must have a static IPaddress assigned to them.

This pull-down selection enables or disables load balancing. Whenyou enable load balance you allow several access points to balancewireless network trafc and wireless clients among the access pointswith the same SSID. All the APs that share Load Balancing musthave the same SSID. Assign each access point a differentnon-overlapping channel (e.g., 1, 6, 11).

Enter the number of the limit of load balancing users, from 0-64.

From the pull-down selection, choose either Telnet or SSH forConsole protocol.

This pull-down selection denes the timeout period during a Telnetsession with the selected device(s).

Select Enable to set the SNMP setting.

DHCP client:

Load Balance :

User Limit:

Console Protocol :

Telnet Timeout :

Status :

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Device Conguration > Wireless

Check to enable wireless mode.

The Service Set (network) Identier of your wireless network.

Allows you to select a channel. 52 is the default setting for 802.11a .Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID tonetwork clients.

Select this option to enable a wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps.Super A is a group of performance enhancement features thatincrease end user application throughput in an 802.11a network.Super A is backwards compatible with standard 802.11a devices.For ideal performance, all wireless devices on the network shouldbe Super A capable.

Wireless :

SSID:

Channel :

SSID Broadcast :

Super A :

IEEE 802.11a:

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Device Conguration > Wireless (continued)

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. Actualdata throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of networktrafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

Select Enable or Disable .A pull-down menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate forthe selected device(s).

Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize anetwork. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here.The default value of 100 is recommended.

DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message) is a countdown informingclients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicastmessages.

This sets the fragmentation threshold (specied in bytes). Packetsexceeding the value set here will be fragmented. The default is2346 .

The RTS value should not be changed unless you encounterinconsistent data ow. The default value is 2346 .

Choose full , half (-3dB) , quarter (-6dB) , eighth (-9dB) , minimumpower . This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish tolimit the transmission range.

Enable this option to automatically select the most optimal channelavailable for wireless networking and to scan for the least populatedchannel.

Radio Wave :

Data Rate* :

Beacon Interval(20~1000) :

DTIM (1~255) :

Fragment Length(256~2346) :

RTS Length(256~2346) :

Tx Power :

Auto Channel :

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Check to enable wireless mode.

The Service Set (network) Identier of your wireless network.

Allows you to select a channel. 6 is the default setting.

Allows you to enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID tonetwork clients.

Select this option to enable a wireless signal rate of up to108Mbps.

Select Enable or Disable .

A pull-down menu to select the maximum wireless signal rate forthe selected device(s).

Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize anetwork. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here.The default value of 100 is recommended.

DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message) is a countdown informing

clients of the next listening window for broadcast and multicastmessages.

This sets the fragmentation threshold (specied in bytes). Packetsexceeding the value set here will be fragmented. The default is2346 .

The RTS value should not be changed unless you encounterinconsistent data ow. The default value is 2346 .

Choose full , half (-3dB) , quarter (-6dB) , eighth (-9dB) , minimumpower . This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish tolimit the transmission range.

Select this option to automatically select the most optimal channelavailable for wireless networking.

Wireless :

SSID:

Channel :

SSID Broadcast :

Super G :

Radio Wave :

Data Rate* :

Beacon Interval(20~1000) :

DTIM (1~255) :

Fragment Length(256~2346) :

RTS Length(256~2346) :

Tx Power:

Auto Channel :

IEEE 802.11g:

Device Conguration > Wireless (continued)

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. Actualdata throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of networktrafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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Device Conguration > Security > Authentication

Access Point

WDS with AP

WDS

OpenSharedBothWPA-EnterpriseWPA-PersonalWPA2-EnterpriseWPA2-PersonalWPA-Auto-EnterpriseWPA-Auto-Personal



AP Mode Authentication Available

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Device Conguration > Security > Authentication (continued)

The key is communicated across the network.

Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEPsettings.

The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are

required.Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of dataencryption.

Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusionof a RADIUS server.

Open:

Shared:

Both:

Authentication:

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Device Conguration > Security > Authentication (continued)


Select WPA2-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusionof a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data with theAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a passwordand dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required andencryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced EncryptionStandard (AES).

Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either useWPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise .

Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either useWPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal .

Authentication(continued) :

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Device Conguration > Security > Open/Shared/Both

The Security tab contains the WEP conguration settings on the initial page. If you selectWPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA congurationoptions based on your selection.

AuthenticationType:

Encryption:

Active Key Index:

Key Values :

Select from the pull-down menu the type of authentication to be usedon the selected device(s). In this example you may select Open ,Shared , or Both .

Enable or Disable encryption on the selected device(s). This optionwill only be available when security is set to Open or Both .

Select which dened key is active on the selected device(s). Thisoption will only be available when security is set to Open, Shared,or Both .

Select the key size ( 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit ) and key type ( HEX or ASCII ) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key lengthis automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose. Thisoption will only be available when security is set to Open, Shared, or Both .

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Device Conguration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise& WPA-Auto-Enterprise

Select Auto , TKIP , or AES from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is therecommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates.

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Device Conguration > Security > WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterpr& WPA-Auto-Enterprise > Security Server

Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

Enter the port used on the RADIUS server.

Enter the RADIUS secret.

RADIUS Server:

RADIUS Port:

RADIUS Secret:

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Device Conguration > Security > WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal,& WPA-Auto-Personal

Select Auto , TKIP , or AES from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is therecommended setting. A lower interval may reduce transfer rates.

Enter a PassPhrase between 8-63 characters in length.

Cipher Type:

Group Key UpdateInterval :

PassPhrase:

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Device Conguration > Filters

Enabling this allows wireless clients to communicate with each other.When this option is disabled, wireless stations are not allowed toexchange data through the access point.

Enabling this option allows Ethernet devices to communicate withwireless clients. When this option is disabled, all data from Ethernetto wireless clients is blocked. Wireless devices can still send data tothe Ethernet devices when this is disabled.

When disabled access control is not ltered based on the MACaddress. If Accept or Reject is selected, then a box appears forentering MAC addresses. When Accept is selected, only deviceswith a MAC address in the list are granted access. When Reject is selected, devices in the list of MAC addresses are not grantedaccess.

Add or Delete MAC addresses in the Access Control List.

Internal StationConnection:

Ethernet to WLANAccess:

Access Control:

Access ControlList:

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Device Conguration > AP Mode

There are 3 AP modes:

Access Point

WDS with APWDS

Please see the following pages for an explanation of all the AP modes.

AP Mode:

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Device Conguration > AP Mode > Access Point

Creates a Wireless LAN.Access Point:

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Device Conguration > AP Mode > WDS with AP

Wireless Distribution System with Access Points. APs in a networkare wirelessly wired together and connected via a DistributionSystem. The DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks,while still functioning as a wireless AP.

WDS with AP:

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Device Conguration > DHCP Server (continued)

Wins (Windows Internet Naming Service) is a system that determinesthe IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assignedIP address, if applicable.

The IP address of the DNS server, if applicable.

Enter the domain name of the DWL-8200AP , if applicable.

The period of time that the client will retain the assigned IPaddress.

This option turns the dynamic pool settings on or off.

Wins:

DNS:

Domain Name:

Lease Time:

Status:

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Device Conguration > Client Info

Displays the MAC address of the client.

Displays the wireless band.

Displays the type of authentication that is enabled.

Indicates the strength of the signal

Displays the status of the power saving feature.Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specicwireless local area network (WLAN). The SSIDs factory defaultsetting is default . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to anexisting wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

MAC Address:

Band:

Authentication:

RSSI:

Power Mode:SSID:

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Device Conguration > Multi-SSID

When Multi-SSID is enabled, you can congure your SSIDs for eitherboth , 11a only, or 11g only networks.

Select Main if you wish to congure the network on LAN 1 (PoE).Select Guest to set up the network on LAN 2.

You can select up to 7 MSSIDs per band, the default MSSID is theprimary, which puts the total to 8 MSSIDs per band.


Select the wireless band ( IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g ).

Enable Multi-SSID:

Ethernet:

MSSID Index:

SSID:

Band:

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Device Conguration > Multi-SSID (continued)

You can assign a value to group all of the SSIDs to each other. TheGroup ID is 0 by default, which is also considered Primary SSID. UseGroup ID 0-15 for Main , or use Group ID 16-30 for Guest .

Enable or Disable encryption on the selected device(s).

Select either None , Open System , or Shared Key .

Select which dened key is active on the selected device(s).

Select HEX or ASCII .

Select 64-bit , 128-bit , or 152-bit .Enter a string to use as the key.

Group ID:

Encryption:

Security:

Key Index:

Key Type:

Key Size:WEP key:

Note: If the Master sets security to key 1, then key 1 can not be used. This leaves three Multi-SSIDs that can use security per band. The nal result will mean that for each band, four Multi-SSIDs will be without security.

Note: If Main Master SSID supports WPA or WPA2 , then the guest is not allowed to set security.

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Device Conguration > Rogue AP

Select the Security type Off , WEP , WPA-Enterprise , andWPA-Personal that you would like to be consider during APdetection.

This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected, which isbased on your criteria from above (BSS Type, Band, and Security).If the AP is in the same network, or if you know the AP, just clickon Add to save it to the AP list.

This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access onthe network.

Security:

Rogue AP List:

AP List:

The Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS , AdHoc , or Both .

Select the type of network (bands 11a , 11b , and 11g) that you wouldlike the AP detection to search on.

BSS Type:

Band:

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Device Conguration > Log

Check this option to enable the log and the Remote Syslog StatusServer IP.

Select Enable to allow the logging of system actions, such as logginga rmware upgrade.

Select Enable to allow the logging of any wireless clients that connectto the AP.

Select Enable to allow all other information to be logged.

If you require more space to hold your logs, please provide theIP address of the Server that will store your logs. The embeddedmemory can only have up to 500 logs.

RemoteSyslogStatus:

System Activity:

Wireless Activity:

Notice:

Remote SyslogStatus Server IP:

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Conguration Files

The DWL-8200AP allows you to save the device settings to a conguration le. To savea conguration le follow these steps:

Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.

Click the device conguration button.

Click the Save button after you have all the settings as you want them.

A popup window will appear prompting you for a le name and location. Enter thele name, choose a le destination, and click Save.

Device Conguration button.

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You must always click Applyin the Conguration window ifyou want the settings to takeeffect.

To load a previously saved conguration le, follow these steps:

Select a device from the Device List on the main screen of the AP Manager.

Click the device conguration button.

Click the Open button.

A popup window will appear prompting you to locate the conguration le. Locatethe le and click Open .

The conguration le is loaded into the AP Manager but has not actually beenwritten to the device(s). If you want to use the newly loaded conguration for theselected device(s), click Apply and the conguration settings will be written to thedevice(s).

Device Conguration button.

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To upgrade the rmware:

Download the latest rmware upgrade from http://support.dlink.com to an easy tond location on your hard drive.

Click on the rmware button as shown above.

A popup window will appear. Locate the rmware upgrade le and click Open .

You can upgrade the rmware by clicking on this button after selecting the device(s).

Firmware

IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE UNIT WHILE THEFIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.

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You can customize the basic System Settings for theDWL-8200AP by clicking on this button.

System Settings

Access Password : This sets the admin password for the selected device(s).

Auto Refresh : This setting allows you to enable auto refreshing of the networkdevice list. By default this option is disabled. If you choose to enable it, you mustenter the refresh interval in seconds.

All other settings on this screen should be left at the default setting.

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Enter a Password and retype it in the V erify Password eld.

Click Next .

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Enter the SSID and theChannel for the IEEE802.11a network.

Click Next .

Select No Security, if youdo not require a method ofencryption.

Click Next .

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Click Next .

Select WPA-Personal , asyour method of encryption.A Pass Phrase , and GroupKey Update Interval arerequired.

Click Next .

Select WEP , as your methodof encryption. A Key Size and First Key value arerequired.

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Enter the SSID and theChannel for the IEEE802.11g network.

Click Next .

Select No Security, if youdo not require a method ofencryption.

Click Next .

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Select WEP , as your methodof encryption. A Key Size and First Key value arerequired.

Click Next .

Select WPA-Personal , asyour method of encryption.A Pass Phrase , and GroupKey Update Interval arerequired.

Click Next .

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The DWL-8200AP setup is complete!

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Refresh

Click on this button to refresh the list ofdevices available on the network.

Devices with a checkmarknext to them are st i l lavailable on the network.

Devices with an X are nolonger available on thenetwork.

Click on this button to view the

version of AP Manager.

About

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Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using MicrosoftWindows XP.

Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computersusing Windows 2000.

Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsSelect Set up a home or small ofce network

When this screen appears, click Next.

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Click Next .

In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computerconnects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option asshown.

Click Next .

Please follow all the instructions in this window:

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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional).

Click Next .

Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.

Click Next .

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Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

When the changes are complete, click Next .

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard congures the computer. This may takea few minutes.

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Please read the information under Heres how in the screen below. After you completethe Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next .

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Naming Your ComputerTo name your computer n Windows XP , please follow these directions.

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).

Right-click on My Computer .

Select Properties and click.

Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.

You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this eld is optional.

To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change .

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Note: DHCP-enabled routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computerson the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) technology. If youare using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.

If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address,please follow these instructions:

Go to Start .

Double-click on Control Panel .

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Double-click on Network Connections .

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Right-click on Local Area Connections .

Double-click on Properties .

Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .

Click Properties .

Input your IP address and subnet mask . (The IP addresses on your networkmust be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP addressof 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential,like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all thecomputers on the network.)

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Input your DNS server addresses . (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, youmust enter the IP address of the default gateway.)

The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK.

Assigning a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences .

Click on Network .

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Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.

Select Manually in the Congure pull-down menu.

Input the Static IP Address , the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in theappropriate elds.

Click Apply Now .

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Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences .

Click on Network .

Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.

Select Using DHCP in the Congure pull-down menu.

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Click Apply Now .

The IP Address, Subnet mask , and the Routers IP Address will appear in a few

seconds.

Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear. Type pingxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point.A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or accesspoint, as shown.

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP & 2000

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Troubleshooting

This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects ofthe network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you arehaving problems.

Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to congure the DWL-8200AP .

1. The computer used to configure the DWL-8200AP cannot access theConguration menu.

Check that the Ethernet LED on the DWL-8200AP is ON. If the LED is not ON,check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.

Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Please see item 3 ( Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly ) in thisTroubleshooting section to check that the drivers are loaded properly.

Check that the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DWL-8200AP .Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual.

Note: The IP address of the DWL-8200AP is 192.168.0.50. All the computers on thenetwork must have a unique IP address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Anycomputers that have identical IP addresses will not be visible on the network. Theymust all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0.

Do a Ping test to make sure that the DWL-8200AP is responding. Go to Start >Run >Type Command >Type ping 192.168.0.50. A successful ping will showfour replies.

Note: If you have changed the default IP address, make sure to ping the correct IPaddress assigned to the DWL-8200AP .

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3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly.

You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but thisprocedure will remain the same, regardless of the typ

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