How do I configure the wireless modes on my DWL-7100AP?

The DWL-7100AP can be configured in four different modes:

Access Point Mode
The DWL-7100AP is set to Access Point (AP) mode by default, which allows the DWL-7100AP to connect to wireless clients.

Step 1 Using an Ethernet cable connect the DWL-7100AP to your PC.

Step 2 Your computer will need to be in the same IP address range of the DWL-7100AP for configuration. The default IP address of the DWL-7100AP is 192.168.0.50.

Step 3 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-7100AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 4 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 5 Click the Advanced tab and then click Mode to the left.

Step 6 Select Access Point using the radio buttons.

Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

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Point-to-Point Bridge
As a wireless bridge, the DWL-7100AP allows you to connect two wireless LANs together.

Step 1 Log into the Access Point or wireless router that the DWL-7100AP is going to bridge and write down the Ethernet MAC Address or LAN Mac Address.

Step 2 Using an Ethernet cable connect the DWL-7100AP to your PC.

Step 3 Your computer will need to be in the same IP address range of the DWL-7100AP for configuration. The default IP address of the DWL-7100AP is 192.168.0.50.

Step 4 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-7100AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 5 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 6 Click the Advanced tab and then click Mode to the left.

Step 7 Select PtP Bridge using the radio button buttons.

Step 8 In the Remote AP MAC Address field enter in the MAC Address you obtained in Step 1.

Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

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Point to Multi-Point Bridge
As a multi-point bridge, the DWL-7100AP allows you to connect multiple wireless LANs together.

Step 1 Log into the Access Points or wireless routers that the DWL-7100AP is going to bridge and write down the Ethernet MAC Address or LAN Mac Address of each device.

Step 2 Using an Ethernet cable connect the DWL-7100AP to your PC.

Step 3 Your computer will need to be in the same IP address range of the DWL-7100AP for configuration. The default IP address of the DWL-7100AP is 192.168.0.50.

Step 4 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-7100AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 5 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 6 Click the Advanced tab and then click Mode to the left.

Step 7 Select PtMP Bridge using the radio buttons.

Step 8 In the Remote AP MAC Address field enter in the MAC Addresses you obtained in Step 1.

Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

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Repeater Mode
As a wireless repeater, the DWL-7100AP extends the range of the wireless network by repeating the wireless signal of the remote AP (Access Point or Wireless Router)

Step 1 Log into the Access Point or wireless router that the DWL-7100AP is going to repeat and write down the Ethernet MAC Address or LAN Mac Address. Also, make sure write down the SSID, channel, and encryption information (if any) since it will have to be the same on the repeater.

Step 2 Using an Ethernet cable connect the DWL-7100AP to your PC.

Step 3 Your computer will need to be in the same IP address range of the DWL-7100AP for configuration. The default IP address of the DWL-7100AP is 192.168.0.50.

Step 4 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-7100AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 5 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK

Note: Each Access Point should be configured to have a different LAN IP Address.

Step 6 Click the Advanced tab and then click Mode to the left.

Step 7 Select AP Repeater using the radio buttons.

Step 8 In the Root AP MAC Address field enter in the MAC Address you obtained in Step 1.

Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

When in repeater mode:

• You will not be able to view or change the settings of the DWL-7100AP wirelessly. The DWL-7100AP will be transparent to the network. You must configure the unit through the Ethernet port. The Ethernet port will only allow you to configure the unit, not pass network data.
• The unit will not respond (reply) to ping requests. If you want to test the connection, ping a computer on the other side of the repeater or ping the device you are repeating the signal of.