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Client Security Settings
Security should be disabled on the client used to do initial
configuration of the access point.
If the Security mode on the access point is set to anything other
than plain text, wireless clients will need to set a profile to the
authentication mode used by the access point and provide a
valid username and password, certificate, or similar user identity
proof. Security modes are Static
WEP
, IEEE 802.1x,
WPA
with
RADIUS
server, and
WPA
-
PSK
.
For information on configuring security on the access point, see
the “Configuring Security” section in this manual.
Wireless Client Computers (continued)
Required Software
or Component
Description
Prelaunch Checklist
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Understanding Dynamic and Static IP Addressing
on the D-Link DWL-2210AP
When installed in a DHCP network (dynamic IP addressing), the D-Link DWL-2210APs are
designed to auto-configure, with very little setup required for the first access point and no
configuration required for additional access points subsequently joining a pre-configured
cluster
.
How Does the Access Point Obtain an IP Address at Startup?
When you deploy the access point, it looks for a network
DHCP
server and, if it finds
one, obtains an
IP address
from the DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found on the
network, the AP will continue to use its default
static IP address
(192.168.0.50) until
you reassign it a new static IP address (and specify a static IP addressing policy) or
until a DHCP server is brought online.
If you configure both an Internal and Guest network and plan to use a dynamic
addressing policy for both, separate DHCP servers must be running on each
network.
A DHCP server is a requirement for the Guest network.
You must have the DWL-2210AP installed in a DHCP network in order to use the Kickstart
Wizard.
When you run the KickStart Wizard on the CD-ROM, it discovers the D-Link
DWL-2210APs on the network and lists their IP addresses and MAC addresses. In
DHCP networks, KickStart Wizard also provides a link to the administration Web pages
of each access point using the IP address in the URL. (For more information about the
KickStart Wizard, see “Run KickStart Wizard to find access points on the network” in
this manual.)
Dynamic IP Addressing
The D-Link DWL-2210AP generally expects that a
DHCP
server is running on the
network where the AP is deployed. Most home and small business networks already have
DHCP service provided either via a gateway device or a centralized server. However,
if no DHCP server is present on the Internal network, the AP will use the default
static
IP address
for first time startup.
Similarly, wireless clients and other network devices (such as printers) will receive their
IP addresses from the DHCP server, if there is one. If no DHCP server is present on
the network, you must manually assign static IP addresses to your wireless clients and
other network devices. The Guest network must have a DHCP server.
Prelaunch Checklist
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Understanding Dynamic and Static IP Addressing
If you do not have a
DHCP
server on the Internal network and do not plan to use one,
the first thing you must do after bringing up the access point is change the connection
type from DHCP to static IP. You can either assign a new static IP address to the AP or
continue using the default address. We recommend assigning a new static IP address
so that if later you bring up another D-Link DWL-2210AP on the same network, the
IP address for each AP will be unique.
Configuring the IP address of the DWL-2210AP in a network with no
DHCP server
If you do not have a DHCP server in your network, you will not use the Kickstart utility to
configure the DWL-2210AP. To configure the DWL-2210AP, you will need to first change
the IP address of the computer to be within the IP address range of the DWL-2210AP.
That range is 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254, excluding 192.168.0.50 (the IP address of
the DWL-2210AP). You will then open the Web browser and type “192.168.0.50” into the
address field. The login screen will appear. Enter “admin” for Admin and Password. The
Web configuration screen will appear. You can change the static IP address of the
DWL-2210AP so that it is within the range of your network. If you do this, you must also
revert your computer’s IP address to its previous setting within your network’s range.
Static IP Addressing
The D-Link DWL-2210AP ships with a default
Static IP Address
of 192.168.0.50. (See
“Default Settings for the D-Link DWL-2210AP” in this manual.) If no
DHCP
server is
found on the network, the AP retains this static IP address at first-time startup.
After AP startup, you have the option of specifying a static IP addressing policy on
D-Link DWL-2210APs and assigning static IP addresses to APs on the Internal network
via the access point Administration Web pages. (See information about the
Connection
Type
field and related fields in “Configuring Internal Interface Ethernet Settings.”)
Prelaunch Checklist
Recovering an IP Address
If you experience trouble communicating with the access point, you can recover a
static
IP address
by resetting the AP configuration to the factory defaults (see “Resetting
the Configuration” in this manual), or you can get a dynamically assigned address by
connecting the AP to a network that has
DHCP
.
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Quick Steps for the Setup and Launch of Your
Wireless Network
Setting up and deploying one or more D-Link DWL-2210APs is in effect creating and
launching a
wireless network
. The KickStart Wizard (for DHCP-enabled networks) and
corresponding Basic Settings Administration Web page simplify this process. Here is a
step-by-step guide to setting up your D-Link DWL-2210APs and the resulting wireless
network. Have the CD-ROM handy, and familiarize yourself with the “PreLaunch
Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms” discussed
earlier in this manual. The topics covered here are:
Step 1. Unpack the access point
Step 2. Connect the access point to network and power
Step 3. Power on the access point
Step 4. Run KickStart Wizard on the CD-ROM to find access points on the network
Step 5. Log on to the Administration Web pages
Step 6. Configure “Basic Settings” and start the wireless network
Step 1. Unpack the access point
Unpack the access point (AP) and familiarize yourself with its hardware ports, associated
cables, and accessories.
Access Point Hardware and Ports
The access point includes:
•
• Power port and power adapter
• Single radio
• Power over Ethernet base unit
For more information on the specifics of your access point, see the booklet provided
by the manufacturer.
Ethernet ports for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network
cable
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Step 2. Connect the access point to network and power
• Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the access point and the
other end to the same hub where your PC is connected.
The next step is to set up the network and power connections.
1. Do one of the following to create an Ethernet connection between the access point
and the computer:
• Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the access point and
the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC.
Step 1. Unpack the access point (continued)
What’s inside the box?
-or-
Ethernet Cable
Quick Steps for Setup
D-Link
Air
Premier
DWL-2210AP
802.11g Wireless Adaptive Access Point
Power over Ethernet base unit
Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A
Power cord
Manual and Warranty on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable

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