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System Requirements For Configuration: • Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP 5GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter - 5V DC, 2.5A • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable 2.4GHz/ Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating...
System Requirements For Configuration: • Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. If any of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP 5GHz Multimode Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter - 5V DC, 2.5A • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable 2.4GHz/ Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating...
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.... *When used with other D-Link AirPro products. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on the CD that is included in your network with the AP Manager which is available on IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications. Actual data throughput will automatically obtain an IP address and forward additional IP addresses to multiple clients for a seamless Ethernet network connection and shared Internet access. Introduction The new D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point is a multimode access point that simultaneously...
.... *When used with other D-Link AirPro products. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on the CD that is included in your network with the AP Manager which is available on IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications. Actual data throughput will automatically obtain an IP address and forward additional IP addresses to multiple clients for a seamless Ethernet network connection and shared Internet access. Introduction The new D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point is a multimode access point that simultaneously...
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The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link 2.4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into a large network. Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port Power Receptor • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is designed to help you connect the Access Point with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be easily integrated into an existing network. This Manual is...
The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link 2.4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into a large network. Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port Power Receptor • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is designed to help you connect the Access Point with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be easily integrated into an existing network. This Manual is...
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...; Internal Station Connection Option - • Supports easy firmware upgrade • AP Manager on the Installation CD that came with your purchase), and Telnet. • 3 Year Warranty (USA only) 6 segregates the 802.11a segment from the LAN • Supports TPC and DFS function for Enterprise application • Supports Telnet Configuration • MAC layer ACL (Access Control List) allows 16 MAC entries • Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast • PSPF-(Public Switch Packet Filter) -
...; Internal Station Connection Option - • Supports easy firmware upgrade • AP Manager on the Installation CD that came with your purchase), and Telnet. • 3 Year Warranty (USA only) 6 segregates the 802.11a segment from the LAN • Supports TPC and DFS function for Enterprise application • Supports Telnet Configuration • MAC layer ACL (Access Control List) allows 16 MAC entries • Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast • PSPF-(Public Switch Packet Filter) -
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... wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as shown below: Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are helping people to provide easy-touse and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. The DWL-6000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to work...
... wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as shown below: Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are helping people to provide easy-touse and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. The DWL-6000AP Wireless Access Point has 5 Green LEDs as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to work...
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.... Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless users can be beneficial for many different purposes: Mobility - People use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through walls and ceilings. Productivity increases when people have proven to meet the needs of users to pull cable through the wired LAN. Management decisions based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Networks...
.... Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless users can be beneficial for many different purposes: Mobility - People use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through walls and ceilings. Productivity increases when people have proven to meet the needs of users to pull cable through the wired LAN. Management decisions based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Networks...
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...-signals that devices operate at different frequencies to 11Mbps. Supports 802.1x Authentication to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in proprietary Turbo mode.) This means you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to prevent unknown clients from accessing the network. 9 Wireless Basics The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link AirPro 802.11a family of products, which include: ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used...
...-signals that devices operate at different frequencies to 11Mbps. Supports 802.1x Authentication to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in proprietary Turbo mode.) This means you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to prevent unknown clients from accessing the network. 9 Wireless Basics The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link AirPro 802.11a family of products, which include: ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used...
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... average home or office, signal range should not be connected to make a difference - The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters. Typical ranges vary...
... average home or office, signal range should not be connected to make a difference - The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters. Typical ranges vary...
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...Link AirPro wireless devices are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-A520.) Install the drivers for 5 the DWL-6000AP, using the web-based interface. 6 Troubleshooting - learn the settings for the wireless cardbus adapter (D-Link AirPro DWL-A650) into the laptop computer (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. share 3 printers and files. 4 Using the Configuration Menu - For a typical wireless...
...Link AirPro wireless devices are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-A520.) Install the drivers for 5 the DWL-6000AP, using the web-based interface. 6 Troubleshooting - learn the settings for the wireless cardbus adapter (D-Link AirPro DWL-A650) into the laptop computer (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. share 3 printers and files. 4 Using the Configuration Menu - For a typical wireless...
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... subnet mask 255.255.255.0 If you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the DWL6000AP, within the same range as the IP Address of 255.255.255.0 (Please see Networking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address.) Factory Default Settings for the DWL-6000AP is web-based. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-6000AP...
... subnet mask 255.255.255.0 If you are not using a D-Link router in your network, you will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are using to configure the DWL6000AP, within the same range as the IP Address of 255.255.255.0 (Please see Networking Basics in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address.) Factory Default Settings for the DWL-6000AP is web-based. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the DWL-6000AP...
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... Address of the DWL-6000AP. Home > Wizard Home > Wireless Here the Home> Wireless tab is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Access Point Note: if you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click Next aaddmminin The Home>Wizard screen will appear. If you wish to change the default settings, you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-6000AP, make changes to enter...
... Address of the DWL-6000AP. Home > Wizard Home > Wireless Here the Home> Wireless tab is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Access Point Note: if you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click Next aaddmminin The Home>Wizard screen will appear. If you wish to change the default settings, you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-6000AP, make changes to enter...
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....255.0 This window displays the default settings of the Default Gateway (the router on your network.) Click Apply if you will need to use the AP Manager to determine the IP Address dynamically assigned to communicate on the network must share the same SSID name in this field. Input the IP Address of the DWL-6000AP. All devices on the network. Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless (continued) Wireless Band: Choose 802.11a or 802.11b. SSID Broadcast: "enable" is...
....255.0 This window displays the default settings of the Default Gateway (the router on your network.) Click Apply if you will need to use the AP Manager to determine the IP Address dynamically assigned to communicate on the network must share the same SSID name in this field. Input the IP Address of the DWL-6000AP. All devices on the network. Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless (continued) Wireless Band: Choose 802.11a or 802.11b. SSID Broadcast: "enable" is...
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... range will be displayed. Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance The default Performance settings are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the illustration above. The default channel for the network Beacon Interval: Beacons are shown in the 5GHz range) or 802.11b (up to 22 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled...
... range will be displayed. Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance The default Performance settings are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Wireless Band: Select 802.11a (up to 108 Mbps speed in turbo mode in the illustration above. The default channel for the network Beacon Interval: Beacons are shown in the 5GHz range) or 802.11b (up to 22 Mbps speed with AirPlus adapters.) Turbo Setting: Select Enabled or Disabled...
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... 256 to limit the distance of the signal for security purposes. If you experience a high packet error rate, you will be changed. MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on the packaging. (Please use the following format when entering the MAC address- Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor...
... 256 to limit the distance of the signal for security purposes. If you experience a high packet error rate, you will be changed. MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on the packaging. (Please use the following format when entering the MAC address- Using the Configuration Menu Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor...
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... devices on the network, the device must be denied access. is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 WEP Key Size: Select 64, 128 or 256 bit for 802.11b; 64, 128, 152 bit for Information Interchange) is the first line of the client attempting to connect to 4 keys using the 802.1x feature. Key Table: Input up to the network. Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band...
... devices on the network, the device must be denied access. is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 WEP Key Size: Select 64, 128 or 256 bit for 802.11b; 64, 128, 152 bit for Information Interchange) is the first line of the client attempting to connect to 4 keys using the 802.1x feature. Key Table: Input up to the network. Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band...
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Apply: Click Apply for changes to take effect Telnet - Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Click Browse: select the updated firmware file that you downloaded from support.dlink.com Click OK: after which your network remotely using this DOSbased program. 21 you have selected the file, click OK Tools > Misc Telnet Settings Status: Select Enabled or Disabled Timeout: Select the Timeout period after you can manage your Telnet session will log off.
Apply: Click Apply for changes to take effect Telnet - Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Click Browse: select the updated firmware file that you downloaded from support.dlink.com Click OK: after which your network remotely using this DOSbased program. 21 you have selected the file, click OK Tools > Misc Telnet Settings Status: Select Enabled or Disabled Timeout: Select the Timeout period after you can manage your Telnet session will log off.
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Help The Help menu is displayed here. Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for additional information. 23 You can also click on Help in any window for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point.
Help The Help menu is displayed here. Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats Displays the network traffic statistics for additional information. 23 You can also click on Help in any window for both received and transmitted communications through the Ethernet port and wireless connections associated with the Access Point.
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... cover various aspects of this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you have changed the default IP Address, make sure to ping the correct IP Address assigned to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Note: If you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-6000AP Access Point. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-6000AP cannot access the Configuration menu. • Check that the Ethernet Adapter is ON.
... cover various aspects of this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you have changed the default IP Address, make sure to ping the correct IP Address assigned to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.50. Note: If you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-6000AP Access Point. 1.The computer used to configure the DWL-6000AP cannot access the Configuration menu. • Check that the Ethernet Adapter is ON.
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... Wireless Networks. If you are entering a DNS Server address you have the same IP Address. no two devices may have selected the correct available network, as the access point and gateway. (Since the DWL-6000AP has an IP Address of this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar > select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed. (Please refer to assign a Static IP Address. Please make...
... Wireless Networks. If you are entering a DNS Server address you have the same IP Address. no two devices may have selected the correct available network, as the access point and gateway. (Since the DWL-6000AP has an IP Address of this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar > select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed. (Please refer to assign a Static IP Address. Please make...
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... from the wall or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to keep dropping? To establish a wireless connection, while enabling Encryption on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are two separate SSIDs for both 802.11a and 802.11b is default. 57 Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the wireless client. Make sure that there are exactly...
... from the wall or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to keep dropping? To establish a wireless connection, while enabling Encryption on the Access Point and the Wireless Client are two separate SSIDs for both 802.11a and 802.11b is default. 57 Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the wireless client. Make sure that there are exactly...