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DWL-2000AP+D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+TM

Wireless Access Point

5V 2.5A DC Power Adapter

© 2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software andspecifications subject to change without notice. DWL-2000AP+. 002072003

Before You Begin

Check Your Package Contents

DWL-2000AP+ Wireless Access Point

CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)

Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch forconfiguring the DWL-2000AP+. The default IP address for the DWL-2000AP+ is 192.168.0.50 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. You will need to assign your computera Static IP address within the same range as the DWL-2000AP+’s IP address for thepurpose of configuring the DWL-2000AP+. See the Appendix if you need assistancein assigning a Static IP address for your network adapter.

Using a power supply with a different voltagerating will damage and voidthe warranty of this product.

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A. Receptor forPower Adapter.

Reset ButtonPressing this button restores

the Access Point to its originalfactory default settings.

B. LAN PORT forconnecting the accesspoint to a switch on thelocal network with anethernet cable

Connecting the DWL-2000AP+ WirelessAccess Point to Your Network

C. Antennas Used towirelessly connect to802.11b adapters.

A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DWL-2000AP+ and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet

or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.

B. Insert one end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the DWL-2000AP+ and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Broadband Router (i.e., D-Link DI-604) or Switch (i.e., D-Link DSS-5+). Note: You also have the option of connecting the DWL-2000AP+ directly to the computer that will be used for configuration. The Link LED light will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. (Note: The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2000AP+ is Auto-MDI/MDIX. Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover-Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet port on the DWL-2000AP+.)

C. The DWL-G650+ AirPlus Xtreme G+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520+ AirPlus Xtreme G+ Wireless PCI Adapter will connect, out of the box , with the DWL-2000AP+, using their default wireless settings. Computers with 802.11b

wireless adapters can also connect to the DWL-2000AP+.

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Using the Setup WizardOpen your Webbrowser and type“http://192.168.0.50”into the URL addressbox. Then press theEnter or Return key.

The logon pop-upscreen will appear.

Type “admin” for theusername and leave thepassword field blank.

Click OK

When you have completed thesteps in this Quick InstallationGuide, your connected networkshould look similar to this:

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Once you havelogged in, the Homescreen will appear.

You will see thefollowing screens.

Click Run Wizard

Click Next

Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Click Next

Step 1 - Set up your newpassword. You have the optionto establish a password.

Step 2 - Wireless SetupThe default wirelesssettings are:SSID = defaultChannel = 6You can change thesesettings to match anexisting wireless network.

Click Next

Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

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Step 3 - EncryptionThe DWL-2000AP+ iscapable of three levels ofwireless encryption - 64-bit,128-bit and 256-bit. Bydefault the encryption isdisabled. You can changethe encryption settings formore secure wirelesscommunication.

Your Setup is Complete!

Using The Setup Wizard (continued)

Click Next

Click Restart

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Click Close

You will be returned to the Home tab.

Click to Exit

For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, Tools, or Statustabs on the web-management interface; or to the manual located on the CD-ROM.

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AppendixTo assign a Static IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configurethe DWL-2000AP+, please do the following:

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows

Go to Start > Double- click on ControlPanel > Double-click on NetworkConnections > Right-click on LocalArea Connections > Click Properties

Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

Select Use the following IP address inthe Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Propertieswindow

Click OK

Input your IP address and subnet mask.(The IP Address must be within the samerange as the DWL-2000AP+. The IP Addressof the DWL-2000AP+ is 192.168.0.50. Youcan assign 192.168.0.51 for your computer.No two computers can have the same IPAddress. Assign a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.)

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For Windows 2000 users:Go to Start > Settings > Network andDial-up Connections > Double-click on theLocal Area Connection associated withthe Network Adapter installed on yoursystem> select Properties

Click Properties

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Select Use the following IP address

Input your IP address and subnet mask.(The IP Address must be within the samerange as the DWL-2000AP+. The IP Addressof the DWL-2000AP+ is 192.168.0.50. Youcan assign 192.168.0.52 for your computer.No two computers can have the same IPAddress. Assign a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.)

Click OK

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Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >Double-click on the Local Area Connectionassociated with the Network Adapter installed onyour system > select Properties

For Windows Me and 98se users:

Click Properties

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Select Specify IP Address

Input your IP address and subnet mask.(The IP Address must be within the samerange as the DWL-2000AP+. The IP Addressof the DWL-2000AP+ is 192.168.0.50. Youcan assign 192.168.0.52 for your computer.No two computers can have the same IPAddress. Assign a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.)

Click OK

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For Apple Macintosh OS X:

Go to the Apple Menu Click on Networkand Select System Preferences

Select Built inEthernet in the Showpull-down menu

Click onApply Now

Select Manually in theConfiguration pull-downmenu

Input your IP address andsubnet mask. (The IP Addressmust be within the same range asthe DWL-2000AP+. The IPAddress of the DWL-2000AP+ is192.168.0.50. You can assign192.168.0.51 for your Macintosh.No two computers can have thesame IP Address. Assign asubnet mask of 255.255.255.0.)

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Technical SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through ourwebsite, or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comemail:support@dlink.com

Tech Support for customers within Canada:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(800) 361-5265Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.caemail:support@dlink.ca