D-Link DWL-7100AP manual Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

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4.What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

5.Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

Antenna orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DWL-7100AP. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.

6.Why can’t I get a wireless connection?

To establish a wireless connection, while enabling Encryption on the DWL-7100AP, you must also enable encryption on the wireless client.

For 802.11a, the Encryption settings are: 64-, 128- or 152-bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the access point and the wireless client.

For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64-, 128-, or 256-bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the access point and the wireless client.

Make sure that the SSID on the access point and the wireless client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. Please note that there are two separate SSIDs for 802.11a and 802.11b. The default SSID for both 802.11a and 802.11b is default.

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Contents Link AirPremier AG Contents Package Contents Introduction Features LEDsWireless Basics Wireless Basics Standards-Based TechnologyInstallation Considerations Getting Started IP AddressGetting Started Using the Configuration Menu Home WizardApply Home WirelessChannel Home LAN Get IP FromAdvanced Mode WlansAdvanced Mode AP Repeater & AP Client Advanced Performance Frequency The frequency will reflect the channel selectionUsing the Configuration Menu Advanced Filters Wireless Access Settings NetworkAdvanced Filters Wlan Partition Wireless BandEthernet to Wlan Access Advanced Encryption WPA mode Passphrase Cipher Type Advanced EncryptionLoad Balance Select Enabled or Disabled Advanced GroupingAdvanced Dhcp Server Dynamic Pool Settings Advanced Dhcp Server Static Pool Settings Static Pool Settings Assigned IPAssigned MAC Address SubMaskBinding MAC address Advanced Dhcp Server Current IP Mapping ListBinding MAC address Assigned IP address Tools Admin Tools SystemTools Firmware Update File Load Settings to Local Hard DriveTimeout Tools Cfg FileStatus Device Info Status StatsStatus Client Info HelpUsing the AP Manager Discovering DevicesSelecting Devices IP ConfigurationDevice Configuration Device ConfigurationGeneral Using the AP Manager Device ConfigurationWirelessIEEE802.11a Device ConfigurationWireless Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE 802.11aWPA-EAP Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE 802.11gWPA-EAPDevice ConfigurationSecurityWPA-PSK Device ConfigurationFilters Device ConfigurationAP Mode Device ConfigurationDHCP Configuration Files System Settings FirmwareSetup Wizard Setup Wizard IEEE802.11g Setup Wizard IEEE802.11a Click Finish DWL-7100AP setup is complete Refresh AboutUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files Setup Wizard 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  Double-click on Network Connections Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting  Go to Start  Right-click on Link DWL-A650 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Why can’t I get a wireless connection?Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Tech Support for customers within the United States Tech Support for customers within CanadaWarranty Page Important Note Registration