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D-Link Air Plus DWL-810+ 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Manual Building Networks for People
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Contents 1. Package Contents 2. Introduction........................................................ 3. Wireless Basics 4. Getting Started 5. Web Configuration............................................
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1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air Plus DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge • AC Power Adapter – 5V; 2.5A • Manual and Warranty on CD • Ethernet Cable (the DWL-810+ Auto MDI/MDIX E...
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2. Introduction The D-Link Air Plus DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge is a device that can be implemented in a variety of ways to provide wireless access by converting an Ethernet connection. For d...
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Features and Benefits • Transforms an Ethernet device into a wireless device • Up to 22Mbps transfer rates* • Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices • Equipped with one 10/100 Ethern...
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Connections Ethernet Port – this RJ-45 Auto MDI/MDIX port provides Reset Button connection to a network device using a Cat 5 Ethernet cable. (The auto MDI/MDIX port accommodates either Straight- Throu...
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3. Wireless Basics With the DWL-810+ you can provide instant wireless access to the LAN (Local Area Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices. With an Ethernet (CAT5) cable simply connect the DWL-810+ to ...
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Wireless Basics People use WLAN technology for many different purposes. Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Manage...
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Wireless Basics The DWL-810+ is also compatible with the following D-Link Air Plus family of products: DWL-650+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter for laptop PCs DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireles...
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Wireless Basics meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position Access Points and Adapters so that the ...
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Getting Started Setup #2: This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. To connect the DWL-810+ to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Inst...
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5. Web Configuration Before using the Web Configuration for the DWL-810+, please consider the following: You will need a Java Script-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or ...
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Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-810+, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DWL-810+. The DW...
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Configuration Menu Network This window displays the default settings of the DWL-810+. The default IP Address is 192.168.30. If you select Dynamic IP Address, you will obtain a dynamic IP Address from ...
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Configuration Menu Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on...
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Configuration Menu Admin Monday, December 30, 2002 Administrator Settings: Change your password in this window. Re-enter the new password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please ke...
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Configuration Menu The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu. When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the DWL-810+ for t...
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6. Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge. Read the following descriptions if yo...
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How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) • Right-click on Local Area Connections • Double-click Properties • Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties • In the ...
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How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) • IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-...
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How do I assign a Static IP Address in Macintosh OSX? (continued) • Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu • Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu. • Input the Static IP Address...
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Advanced Setup (optional) For advanced setup features, enter http://192.168.0.30 into your Internet browser and gain access to the web configuration of the DWL-810+. The advanced setup features can be...
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8. I cannot connect the DWL-810+ to my network. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. • ...
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• 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 ...
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• Outdoors – Up to 1,312 ft. (400m)* *Environmental factors may adversely affect range Modulation Technology: • PBCC – Packet Binary Convolutional Coding • DSSS – Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • 11-...
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Safety & Emissions: • FCC • UL Dimensions: • L=3.5 inches (90mm) • W=3.2 inches (82mm) • H=1.6 inches (40mm) Weight: • 0.34 lbs (153g) Warranty: • 3 Year 9. Contacting Technical Support You can fi...
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10. Warranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that ori...
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The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (suc...
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Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations o...