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Wireless Basics

(continued)

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-2000AP lets you access your network,

using a wireless connection, 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 signals must pass through, may limit the 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 wireless

range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1.Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-2000AP and

your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-G650 or the DWL-650+) to a minimum

-each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link

Wireless product’s range from

3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your receiving devices so that the number

of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between 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! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall

or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or

aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position

wireless devices and computers 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 generate RF noise.

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Getting Started

On the following pages we will show you an example of an

Infrastructure

Network

incorporating the DWL-2000AP.

An

Infrastructure

network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router.

The

Infrastructure Network

example shown on the following page contains the

following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of

other devices):

A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link

Air

Pro DWL-G650

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link

Air

Plus

Xtreme G™

DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520,

or

D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+

(

D-Link

Air

devices have speeds up to 11Mbps)

A Cable modem -

D-Link DCM-200

A 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router -

D-Link DI-604

A wireless Access Point -

D-Link

Air

Plus

Xtreme

G™ DWL-2000AP

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You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber 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-604 Ethernet Broadband Router

(see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link

AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot

on your desktop computer. You may also install the DWL-520+.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)

Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-G650 wireless Cardbus adapter into a

laptop computer.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650.)

Getting Started (continued)

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

Setting up a

Wireless

1

2

3

4

Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the DWL-2000AP

(See the printed

Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2000AP.)

6

5

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Note:

if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DWL-2000AP, make sure to

enter the correct IP Address.

Connect to 192.168.0.50

admin

Using the Configuration Menu

Home > Wizard

After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide that

came with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by opening

the web browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-2000AP. The DWL-2000AP

default IP Address is shown below:

Open the web browser

Type in the

IP Address

of the

Router

Type

admin

in the

User Name

field

Leave the

Password

blank.

(However, if you have changed

the password, please enter the

correct password.)

Click

OK

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Using the Configuration Menu (continued)

Home > Wireless

Apply-

Click

Apply

to save the changes.

Keys 1-4-

Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use.

Channel-

6

is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the

same channel.

WEP-

WEP

Encryption-

Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit

Key Type-

Select

HEX

or

ASCII

SSID-

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting

is

default.

The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing

wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.