Access point has limited connection

To configure the modem properly, you should refer to the user manual. It has all the settings detailed as well as a troubleshooting list:
Link DWL 2100AP user manual

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP Wireless Access Point provides speed upto 108Mbps, which is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. However, the actual speed depends upon the wireless network environment, setup and devices.

For further details please refer to DLink Official Product Description

possibly cat5 cable problem or your DWL - 2100AP is only on wireless mode.

please check and put on mixed mode also.

no you have to keep same channels to the ap's

If ur ap is configured then u just click on the wireless available & if asked then provide the passkey, it will work.

Here are the steps to reset the access point from D-Link's website:
Please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1600 for complete FAQ and screen shot.

The following reset procedure will completely restore the default settings on the access point including your password.

Step 1 Locate the reset pinhole on the back of the unit.

Step 2 With the access point powered on, press and hold the Reset button.

Step 3 Hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds.

Step 4 Release the Reset button.

Step 5 The device is now at factory defaults.

You can find the complete manual for your wireless access point here:
http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DWL-2100AP

This is the power cycle of death. No way to recover at this point. Send in for repair.

I have had similar problems with DWL-2100 and (much less often) with DWL-3200. I have no solution, but a workaround: changing the authentication mode. For example, if the units are using WPA-Personal, I change it (on both) to WPA2-Personal or WPA-Auto-Personal. It doesn't seem to matter which mode is used, it's just the fact of changing it that helps (eventually). You may have to go through the process more than once. Also, realize that although the web interface comes up 30 seconds or so after a reboot, it may take another 30-60 seconds before a link is established, so don't give up too soon while trying these changes.

that is right the access point does not have a dhcp server. that will give an ip address to all of your computers or device connected to it wireless. If you have a modem with a dhcp server there will be no problem with the IP but if the modem does not you must have a router and now an access point.

Once reset right click on the connection in the task bar ( icon with two computers) click status, click properties, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click properties, click use the following IP address:, and add the following:

IP: 192.168.0.66
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.50

Click OK, OK, and Close, Now Enter 192.168.0.50 in internet explorer and it will work. You can now change all the settings you wish to.

Hope this Helps

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