D-Link DWL_7100 manual Introduction

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Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps in Super AG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-7100AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly.

Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that the DWL-7100AP is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device.

The DWL-7100AP has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-7100AP, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-7100AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the

802.11network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-7100AP, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

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Contents Link AirPremierTM AG Contents Package Contents Introduction Features LEDsWireless Basics Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Getting Started IP AddressGetting Started UsingtheConfigurationMenu Home WizardUsing the Configuration Menu Home WirelessHome LAN Get IP From IP AddressAdvanced Mode Wireless Band Advanced PerformanceAdvanced Filters Advanced Encryption Load Balance Select Enabled or Disabled Advanced GroupingAdvanced Dhcp Server Dynamic Pool Settings WinsAdvanced Dhcp Server Static Pool Settings SubMask Gateway WinsAdvanced Dhcp Server Current IP Mapping List Assigned IP address Lease TimeTools Admin Tools SystemTools Firmware Tools Cfg File Tools MiscStatus Device Info Status StatsHelp Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Naming your Computer Right-click on My Computer Select PropertiesChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click PropertiesChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows MeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting My Computer Double-click on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Media Access Control Tech Support for customers within the United States Tech Support for customers within CanadaWarranty and Registration With the Purchaser of the Product Important Note