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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
Wireless Basics
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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.
Wireless Basics
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.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
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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3
5
1
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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.
Using the Configuration Menu
-
learn the settings for the
DI-614+, using the web-based
interface.
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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:
Open the web browser
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

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