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A Note About Setting Up Connections for a Guest Network
The D-Link DWL-2210AP offers an out-of-the-box Guest Interface that allows you to
configure an access point for controlled guest access to the network. The same access
point can function as a bridge for two different wireless networks: a secure “Internal”
LAN and a public “Guest” network. The same AP broadcasts as two different networks
(Internal and Guest). This is accomplished by defining two different Virtual LANs (VLANs)
via the Administration UI.
Hardware Connections for a Guest VLAN
If you plan to configure a guest network using VLANs, do the following:
• Connect a network port on the access point to a VLAN-capable switch
• Define VLANs on that switch
Once you have the required physical connections set up, the rest of the configuration
process is accomplished through the Administration UI. For information on
configuring Guest interface settings on the Administration UI, see “Setting up Guest
Access.”
• If you use a hub, the device you use must permit broadcast signals from the access point to
reach all other devices on the network. A standard hub should work fine. Some
switches
, however,
do not allow directed or subnet broadcasts through. You may have to configure the switch to
allow directed broadcasts.
• If for initial configuration you use a direct Ethernet (wired) connection (via Ethernet cable)
between the access point and the computer, you will need to reconfigure the cabling for
subsequent startup and deployment of the access point so that the access point is no longer
connected directly to the PC but instead is connected to the LAN (either via a Hub or directly).
• It is possible to detect access points on the network (using KickStart Wizard on the CD-ROM
with a wireless connection. However, we strongly advise against using this method. In most
environments you may have no way of knowing whether you are actually connecting to the
intended AP and also because many of the initial configuration changes required will cause you
to lose connectivity with the AP over a wireless connection.
2. Connect the power adapter to the power port on the back of the access point, and
then plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet (preferably, via a surge
protector).
You can also power ON the DWL-2210AP by utilizing the PoE (Power over Ethernet)
function. Connect one end of a Cat5 cable into the LAN(PoE) port on the back of the
DWL-2210AP, and connect the other end into the P+DATA OUT port on the PoE base
unit. Connect another Cat5 cable into the DATA IN port of the PoE base unit and connect
the other end into a LAN port on your computer or switch. Connect the power adapter
to the power port on the back of the PoE base unit, and plug the other end of the power
cord into a power outlet (preferably, via a surge protector)
Step 2. Connect the access point (continued)
Quick Steps for Setup
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