D-Link airpremier dwl-2700ap User Manual

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Introduction
The DWL-2700AP covers a large operating distance, providing an 802.11g outdoor WLAN
which enables users to access the Internet or an organization’s network.
The D-Link AirPremier
TM
 DWL-2700AP features a die-cast watertight housing and a
built-in lightning protector to protect the access point from harsh environmental conditions,
including extreme variance in temperature. It also includes Power over Ethernet (POE)
and a unique outdoor remote-mounted design for easy installation in either wall or pole
mounting.
The DWL-2700AP is suitable for manufacturing plants, industrial sites, military bases,
universities, hotels, airports and golf courses.
Configurable in five different modes (access point, bridge, multi-point bridge, wireless
client and repeater), the DWL-2700AP offers 128-bit encryption, WPA and 802.1X
authentication when used with a RADIUS server, MAC address access control, and
additional security features.
The DWL-2700AP is easy to manage with its Web-based user interface and Telnet
configuration. For Enterprise networks, the DWL-2700AP supports SNMP v.3 network
administration and real-time network traffic monitoring via D-Link’s D-View Network
Management software.
 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version
6.0 and Above
 Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
System Requirements for Configuration:
At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices, you can work faster and more
efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications
like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move
across the network quickly.