User manual D-LINK DWL-2200AP INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters. ) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. A wall that is 1. 5 feet thick (. 5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. [. . . ] The power adapter can plug directly into the unit or plug into the PoE (Power over Ethernet) base unit. Connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DWL-2200AP. Plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the DWL-2200AP and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Broadband Router or Switch. Note: You also have the option of connecting the DWL-2200AP directly to the computer that will be used for configuration. The LAN LED light should illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. This allows you to use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2200AP. ) D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide 6 When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this: 7 D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide Configuration Open your Web browser and enter http://192. 168. 0. 50 The log-in pop-up screen will appear. Type admin for the username and leave the password field blank. Click OK Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear. Click Run Wizard D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide 8 You will see the following screen. Click Next Set up your new password You have the option to establish a password. Click Next Set your Wireless Connection Enter your SSID and select the channel of your wireless network. It can be up to 32 characters. Click Next 9 D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide Wireless Security The DWL-2200AP offers WEP and WPA-Personal. You can enable encryption for secure wireless communication. Click Next WEP Encryption If you selected WEP, select the security level and enter your WEP key. Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual on the CD for more information. Click Next WPA-Personal Encryption If you selected WPA-Personal, enter your WPA passphrase. Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual on the CD for more information. Click Next D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide 10 Click Restart Your setup is complete. You may now connect your wireless clients to the access point. If you have enabled either WEP or WPA-Personal security, you must enable it and enter the WEP key or WPA passphrase exactly the same on your wireless clients. 11 D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide Connect to the Wireless Network To connect to the access point using a Windows® XP computer, follow the steps below. Your wireless adapter may have a site survey feature which is similar to the Windows® XP utility as shown below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center You may also right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (the SSID you entered when configuring your access point) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWL-2200AP Install Guide 12 Assigning a Static IP Address To assign a Static IP Address on the computer that you are using to configure the DWL-2200AP, follow the steps for the appropriate operating system: Windows® XP: Go to Start, click on Control Panel, double-click on Network Connections, right-click on Local Area Connections and select Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input a static IP address in the same range as the DWL-2200AP's IP address of 192. 168. 0. 50. [. . . ] World Wide Web http://support. dlink. ca E-mail support@dlink. ca Version 1. 1 Revised 12/30/2005 Copyright ©2005-2006 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link, the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802. 11g specifications. [. . . ]