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Building Networks for People 

 

 

DWL-810+

D-Link 

Air

Plus

2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge

 

Manual

 

Summary of Contents for AirPlus DWL-810+

Page 1: ...Building Networks for People DWL 810 D Link AirPlus 2 4GHz Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Manual ...

Page 2: ...ackage Contents 3 2 Introduction 4 3 Wireless Basics 7 4 Getting Started 10 5 Web Configuration 12 6 Troubleshooting 18 8 Technical Specifications 24 9 Contacting Technical Support 26 10 Warranty and Registration 27 ...

Page 3: ...stem Requirements for Configuration A computer with an Ethernet adapter We recommend that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL 810 A current web browser e g Internet Explorer 6 0 or Netscape Navigator 6 0 or later for configuration For Use You will need an Ethernet enabled device such as a game console laptop or desktop computer network printer or set top box The DWL 810 will transf...

Page 4: ...k WLAN Simply connect the DWL 810 to the Ethernet RJ 45 port of a network device such as a network storage device Internet camera network printer network scanner or other similar device Using the DWL 810 allows the flexibility of placing network devices in remote locations while maintaining a high speed connection You can use the convenient Setup Wizard for the easy installation of your DWL 810 Wh...

Page 5: ...nging settings Encryption to provide a level of security for data transfers LEDs LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL 810 has two LEDs When used with other D Link AirPlus Texas Instruments chip based products when used with standard 802 11b products transfer rates can be up to 11Mbps Power a steady Green light indicates a proper connection to a power source Wireless Link Act a steady Yellow...

Page 6: ...ssword None leave field blank Ethernet Port Reset Button Power Receptor Category 5 is the most reliable grade of twisted pair cable It is available as either Straight Through cable or Cross Over cable Always check your installation instructions to make sure that you have selected the correct type of Category 5 cable for your other networking devices The DWL 810 will accept either kind of cable and...

Page 7: ...on or forced to run new wiring through your home or office You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN tec...

Page 8: ...an eliminate the need to install cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Co...

Page 9: ...eters outdoors and up to 328 feet 100 meters indoors the D Link AirPlus DWL 810 lets you access your network devices wirelessly from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signal must pass thru may limit range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and any backgr...

Page 10: ...s with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise Using radio frequency RF technology the DWL 810 transmits and receives data over the air eliminating the need for a wired connection 4 Getting Started Setup 1 Thi...

Page 11: ...lustrates an Infrastructure setup To connect the DWL 810 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product Web configuration is required to connect the DWL 810 in Setup 2 ...

Page 12: ...owser such as the Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or the Netscape Navigator 6 0 or later The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the DWL 810 The DWL 810 has a default IP Address of 192 168 0 30 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 You will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to conf...

Page 13: ...nged the IP Address of the DWL 810 to conform to a network other than one with D Link devices at their default setting then input that IP Address in the web browser instead of the default IP Address shown Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Access Point Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK The Home window will appear Please refer to the Quick Installat...

Page 14: ...re the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting input your new SSID name in this field The SSID can be up to 32 characters in length This window displays the default settings of the DWL 810 The default IP Address is 192 168 30 If you select Dynamic IP Address you will obtain a dynamic IP Address from a DHCP server on your netwo...

Page 15: ... in length When enabling encryption select the Key Type ASCII or Hexadecimal and then input the appropriate digits or letters You can create up to 4 keys Select the key you wish to use Transmission Rate Select the transmission rate for the network The default setting is 1 2 5 5 11 22 Mbps Authentication Open System communicates the key across the network Shared Key devices must have identical WEP ...

Page 16: ...a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Save The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL 810 by clicking Browse When you have selected the settings file click Load Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the firmware for the DWL 810 Find upgrades to the firmware on the D Link website at http support dlink com After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade t...

Page 17: ...on Menu Help The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu When you change the settings in the Configuration menu you will need to restart the DWL 810 for the changes to take effect ...

Page 18: ...lease note that Residential Gateways Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway Router or you need to assign a Static IP Address please follow these instruct...

Page 19: ...n the window below select Use the following IP address Input your IP address and subnet mask The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP Address of 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 the computers on the network ...

Page 20: ...outers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 Select Use the following DNS server address Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 Click OK 2 How do I assign a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address in Windows XP ...

Page 21: ... Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 3 The DWL 810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Power light is not on Check to see if the DWL 810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge power adapter is connected properly to a known good power outlet 4 The DWL 810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge Link light is not on Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly Make sure the AC power adapter is p...

Page 22: ...t to Wireless Bridge is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client 6 I cannot connect to an access point or wireless router Make sure that the SSID on the DWL 810 is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router Move the DWL 810 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Disable all security settings WEP MAC ...

Page 23: ...rom trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly Select Infrastructure when connecting to a wireless router and select Ad Hoc mode when connecting without an access point If Security is enabled ma...

Page 24: ...p your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves Monitors electric motors etc 8 Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 Ethernet IEEE 802 3u Port 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Auto MDI MDIX Data Rates with Automatic Fallback 22Mbps 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Encryption 64 bit RC4 128 bit RC4 256 bit RC4 Media Access Con...

Page 25: ... 5db Barker 2Mbps 3db Barker 1Mbps 0db Power Input External Power Supply DC 5V 2 5A LEDs Power Green WLAN Yellow Transmitter Output Power 15dBm 2dB External Antenna Type Detachable 1 0dB gain with reverse SMA connector Over Driving Levels Tolerates up to 17dBm at the antenna Device Management Web Based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or later or other Java enabled browsers Temp...

Page 26: ...tomers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product U S customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com When contacting technical support please provide the following informati...

Page 27: ...ink s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnetic...

Page 28: ...product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidatio...

Page 29: ...ation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tur...

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