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D-Link

Air

Plus

wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use

and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public

access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link

Air

Plus

wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where

you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and

receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly

in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops

and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work

and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and

other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.

Wireless

adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as

Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a

conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection

supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to

provide this link.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility

-

Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within

the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information

can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs

–

WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up,

manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and

logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.

WLANs can operate in

locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation Speed and Simplicity

- Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy

and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Network Expansion

- Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot

go.

Reduced Cost-of-Ownership

- While the initial investment required for wireless LAN

hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation

expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are

greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

Scalability

– Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can be configured in a variety of

topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations

are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a

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small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow

roaming over a broad area.

D-Link

Air

Plus

Wireless Family of LAN products include

:

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop

computers (DWL-650+)

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

(DWL-520+)

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Router and Access Point (DI-614+, DWL-

900AP+)

The DI-614+ is also compatible with the D-Link Air 802.11b family of products, which

include

:

2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

(DWL-650)

2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520)

Wireless Router/Access Point/Print Servers (DI-713P)

Wireless Access Points (DWL-1000AP, DWL-900AP)

Standards - Based Technology

The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link

Air

Plus Products are

interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. This means you

will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format

over your network without noticeable delays. The technology works by using multiple

frequencies in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 22 Mbps. D-Link

Air

Plus products

will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest

speed and range possible with the technology.

Installation Considerations

Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100

meters) indoors, the D-Link

Air

Plus DI-614+ lets you access your network with your

laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number,

thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals

must pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of

materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The

key to maximizing range is to follow these basic guidelines:

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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and

your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650+) to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling

can reduce your D-Link

Air

Plus Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30

meters.)

Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers

so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways

(routers) and computers. 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 a 2-degree angle it looks

over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to

make sure that the Access Points and

adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or

ceiling for better reception.

Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may

have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with

wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways

and not other materials.

Make sure that the device’s antenna is positioned for best reception by using

the software signal strength tools included with your product.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices

or appliances that

may generate extreme RF noise.

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For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or

no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning

the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters.

Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where

the signal does not appear as strong as desired.

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4.

3.

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The

Infrastructure Network

example shown on the following page contains the following

D-Link network devices:

A wireless Broadband Router -

D-Link

Air

Plus DI-614+

A laptop computer with a Wireless Adapter -

D-Link

Air

Plus DWL-650+

A desktop computer with a Wireless Adapter -

D-Link

Air

Plus DWL-520+

A Cable Modem -

D-Link DCM-201

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For a typical network setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

Getting Started

With its default settings, the DI-614+, when activated, will connect with other D-

Link

Air

or

Air

Plus products, right out of the box.

You will need

broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL subscription line

into your home or office).

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

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-614+ wireless broadband router

(

see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-614+

).

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the

D-Link

DFE-530TX+

ethernet adapter into an available PCI slot.

(See the

Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-530TX+.)

If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network, install the driv-

ers for the Ethernet Cardbus adapter (e.g., D-Link DWL-650+) into a laptop

computer.(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+.)

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Please refer to the following

sections of this manual for

additional information about

setting up a network:

Networking Basics

- learn how

to check and assign your IP

Address; share printers and

files.

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Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-614+, you can access the

Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the

DI-614+. The DI-614+ default IP Address is shown below:

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Open the web browser

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Type in the

IP Address

of the DI-614+

Using the Configuration Menu

Home > Wizard

The

Home>Wizard

screen will

appear.

Please refer to the

Quick Installation Guide

for

more information regarding

the Setup Wizard.

Note:

if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-614+, make sure to enter

the correct IP Address.

The factory default

User name

is

admin

and the default

Password

is blank (empty). It is recommended that you

change the admin password for security purposes.

Please

refer to

Tools>Admin

to change the admin password.

Clicking

Apply

will save changes made to the page.

Apply

Clicking

Cancel

will clear changes made to the page.

Clicking

Help

will bring up helpful information regarding the page.

Help

Clicking

Restart

will restart the router. (Necessary for some changes.)

Cancel