Check in your router to see if your router is set up to be a DHCP Server. If your router and adsl are both set up to be DHCP servers, sometimes they will fight with each other and some computers seem to have problems getting adresses from this kind of setup. Make sure that only one is set up to give out adresses, then check on your second computer to make sure that it is set to obtain adress automaticaly. If someone has set a manual adress in that computer that is not on the same subnet as the router, they will not comunicate. If this does not solve your problem, try putting in manual adresses into both computers: IE 192.168.1.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, Default gateway 192.168.1.1 in the first, and 192.168.1.3 in the second with the same subnet and default gateway,
- Make sure you are directly connected to the unit.
- Do not have a switch or router in between and do not connect wirelessly.
- Make sure your power injector/adapter is on, power is going to the unit, and the "network" side is going to your computer.
- Make sure your computer is set to a static IP address of 192.168.1.10.
- Type in 192.168.1.1 using Internet Explorer.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. This IP address is typically in conflict with many routers out in the market. You will need to change the IP address manually to an IP address that is different but part of the same network. This means if your router IP address is 192.168.1.1, you should change the device to 192.168.1.2, for example. We recommend you change the IP address before other settings. You change your IP address in the "LAN" section in the GUI.
How do I reset the device?Locate the reset button next to the CAT5 (RJ45) connection. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds and then let go. You should see your 10/100 LAN connection at your computer go away and then come back. That will confirm a reset has occurred. The unit settings should all be back to default including its IP address of 192.168.1.1.
How do I set up AP WDS Repeater?
Click here for instructions.
How do I set up the device under Apple MAC OS X environment?
Click here for instructions.
I cannot connect or maintain a log in to the device.We recommend using internet explorer with at least IE7 or higher. Make sure you have latest version of Java script.
What distance in kilometers (km) should I set the device to?Default is 1km. If you are setting up long distance point to point links, the time it takes the radio wave to get there needs to be considered for proper handshaking (ACK response). This window should be accurate within 5 kilometers. In other words if you have a 5 kilometer link, ideally you should set it to 5km, but a setting of 1km to 10km should keep you in an acceptable window. For short distances, keep this to 1km.
What is a point-to-point link setup?One unit would need to be in AP mode while the other in CB mode. The AP should be connected directly to the routers LAN port, and the other will be in Client Bridge Mode linking back to the AP. The Client side will then provide a WIRED connection for users of the remote location. You can choose to connect this wired connection to just one PC, or to a switch, hub, or another wireless access point for multiple users at the remote location. What is a Client Bridge (CB) Mode?A client connects to an access point. Your laptop is a client. A bridge is something that connects two "wired" networks together. A client bridge therefore is a radio that wirelessly bridges two networks. The Ethernet port of the 2610 in CB mode provides the wired connection to the remote location. This Ethernet port can directly connect to a single PC, a hub, a switch, or another router.
What is considered a "good" signal?The signal meter is not available in AP mode. In CB mode, under connection status, a signal of -74dbm or better is a good signal. It's important to understand which direction numerically is a better signal. Dbm's are referenced to 1 milliwatt. 1mW = 0dbm. A stronger signal would be a positive number and a weak signal would be a very negative number. For example, a -50dbm signal is stronger signal than -92dbm. What is spanning tree protocol?When there are several possible paths a packet can route to (redundant links for increased reliability for example), a loop can occur (jamming up the network). It is used to prevent these loops.
What is the default gateway?The default gateway is your router's IP address. The default gateway information is not required, but is recommended.What is the default user name and password to log into this device?Log in name is "admin" and password is "admin" by default.
What is WDS Mode?Stands for Wireless Distribution System. Allows access points to link together and provide repeating. Note however, this repeating comes at a cost of reduced bandwidth. Bandwidth will be reduced by 30-40%, and it is recommended that NO multiple repeating hops be done for this reason. Which antenna connector is the primary antenna?The one closer to the power jack.Next, open up your web browser (we recommend
using Internet Explorer or Firefox). Delete the address that is
currently present in the Address Bar.
Once the address is deleted, type http://10.0.0.200 into the Address Bar.
Press Enter.
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You will now be logged into the Status Page of the AP+4. On the left side, click the option that reads Setup Wizard.
Click on the Next button to get started on the wizard.
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You will now be on "Choosing an Operating Mode" screen. Here you will select Ethernet Client.
Click on Next to continue.
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The next page is "Selecting a Time Zone." You can skip this and click Next to continue.
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This will bring up the "LAN Interface Setup" screen.
On this page, you will need to change DHCP to Client. Once that is done, click Next to continue.
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You will now be on "Setting up Internet Connection."
WAN Access Type needs to be set to DHCP Client. Once it is set to DHCP Client, you can click Next to continue.
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The "Configuring the Wireless Network" screen will open.
This is where you will need the SSID and Channel of your network. Change the current SSID to match the one provided by your wireless router. Also, change the Channel to match that of your router as well. Once those are changed, you can also change Wireless Operation to Client. Click Next to continue.
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This will take you to the final page of the Setup Wizard "Setting Up Wireless Security."
Here is where you need the Encryption type and Passphrase/Network Key. Enter the Encryption to match that of your router, if applicable. If you do have encryption, you will have a Network Key or Passphrase, depending on the Encryption type. Select Passphrase if you use WPA or WPA2. Select Hex if you are using WEP. Once the Network Key or Passphrase has been entered, click Finish.
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Power down your computer and remove
the AP+4. Plug the AP+4 into the Ethernet port of your gaming
console. Follow the instructions that came with your gaming console to
set up your Internet connection. The AP+4 will appear to be a Wired Connection to your Gaming Console.
For a PDF version of this answer, with screenshots, click AP4_Setup_GamingConsole.pdf in the File Attachments area below.
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I am certain that i am both associated and authenticated to the wireless networ. There is no encryption for that connection, its OPN. One computer on the network can obtain IP, the second computer can not obtain IP. There is internet access for the first computer which obtains IP. I explained the situation with a chart on the following image :http://www.wirelessanten.com/dwl.jpg
Hey d10x1d3 thank you for reply. You are right about your questions and comments. Every techical person should have answered these questions when detecting the problem. But i am sure about all the DHCP things both on the client / router and the remote modem.. Nothing is wrong.. And the signal power is so strong and link quality is very good.. I dont have access to the remote modem administration panel so i dont know any NAT configuration on the modem. But d-link technical desk has told me that its only possible to use the DWL 2100 with only 1 wired client when using in "wireless client mode". They offer me to use the system in WDS (Wireless distribution system) mode, that means repeating the signal.. I will try some different configurations on WAN settings on the router and will change the IP sub group in the internal side.. Because the remote modem ip is 192.168.1.xx group.. I will configure the home 192.168.0.xx and will try to bridge the two networks. Any ideas about this ?
Thank you for the diagram, this is very helpful. What IP address is your "first" connected PC getting? Can you check the LAN setup on the adsl gateway, and make sure it's got more than 1 address in it's DHCP pool? Silly question, but you are 100% that PC 2 is set for DHCP ? Also, with that big honkin antenna pointed at the little tiny antenna on the AP, you could be having some throughput issues. What is the distance between antennas, and are there any obstructions? I have seen before where you aren't getting enough data through to even establish an IP, so that could make sense that you've got enough throughput for one PC, (barely) but not two. Is your adsl gateway a full fledged router with NAT? What make and model is it? Any screenshots you can post of IP configuration would also help.
Are you 100% certain that you are both associated and authenticated to the wireless network? If you're only associated, it can show "conection" but if you aren't authenticated (wrong encryption key) you won't be able to pass data. Also, should the D-Link be in client mode, or can you set it to act as a "wireless host"?
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