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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wireless WAN > DHCP Client ....... 22 Home > Status ............46 No Security ............22 Device Information ..........46 Open System (64 Bits or 128 Bits) ....23 Wireless Information ..........47 Shared Key (64 Bits or 128 Bits) ...... 24 D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... - Page 3 System Information ..........57 Wireless Basics ............58 Networking Basics ............ 63 Check your IP Address .......... 63 Statically Assign an IP Address ......64 Contacting Technical Support ........65 Warranty ..............66 Registration ..............71 D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual...
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Page 4: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWL-3150 802.11g Wireless Bridge • Install Guide • Manual, Install Guide, and warranty on CD • Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable • Power Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. -
Page 5: Introduction
802.11 network or device. The DWL-3150 is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The DWL-3150 can operate as a Wireless Bridge, a Wireless Workgroup Bridge, or a Wireless WAN. - Page 6 In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and not have to worry about the network being compromised by a former employee. WPA2-Enterprise is far superior to WPA-Enterprise, because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual...
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Page 7: Features
802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. • Better security with WPA - The DWL-3150 can securely connect wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available. -
Page 8: Wireless Installation Considerations
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. -
Page 9: Three Operational Modes
Section 3 - Configuration Three Operational Modes Operation Mode Function (Only supports one mode at a time) This enables any device behind the DWL-3150 that connects to the wireless Wireless Bridge LAN. Wireless Workgroup Bridge Wirelessly connects multiple networks (using multiple DWL-3150s) -
Page 10: Using The Configuration Menu
After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-3150, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field •... -
Page 11: Home > Basic Settings
Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DWL-3150. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. Authentication:... -
Page 12: No Security
WEP key will be able to communicate on the wireless network. The bridge will remain visible to all devices on the network. Encryption: Select Disabled to disable WEP encryption. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 13: Open System (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in Keys: the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 14: Shared Key (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 15: Wpa & Wpa2 Personal
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Confirm PassPhrase: Re-enter the passphrase once more for confirmation. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 16: Wireless Workgroup Bridge
Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DWL-3150. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. Remote AP MAC... -
Page 17: No Security
For Open System authentication, only the wireless clients with the same WEP key will be able to communicate on the wireless network. The bridge will remain visible to all devices on the network. Encryption: Select Disabled to disable WEP encryption. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 18: Open System (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 19: Shared Key (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 20: Wireless Wan
Section - Using the Configuration Menu Wireless WAN Wireless Mode: Wireless WAN - In this mode, the DWL-3150 will behave just the same as the Wireless Bridge mode for wireless function. However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. - Page 21 Section - Using the Configuration Menu Internet Choose DHCP to obtain an IP Address automatically from a DHCP server in your network. This is allows the DWL-3150 Connection Type: to obtain the DHCP address from WISP. Host Name: The Hostname of the network device you are configuring DHCP Reservation for.
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Page 22: Wireless Wan > Dhcp Client
Wireless WAN > DHCP Client No Security Authentication: For added security on a wireless network, data encryption can be enabled. There are several available Authentications type can be selected. Encryption: Select Disable if you choose to not have security. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 23: Open System (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 24: Shared Key (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 25: Wpa & Wpa2 Personal
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Confirm Re-enter the passphrase once more for PassPhrase: confirmation. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 26: Wpa & Wpa2 Enterprise
C e r t i f i c a t e Au t h o r i t y ( E x : M i c r o s o f t Certification, Bank Certification…etc). Client Certification: Client Authentication (Ex: The certification from Radius Server use in client device). Private Key EAP private key data use in wireless Certification: connection. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 27: Wireless Wan > Static Ip
Clone MAC Address: Copy the MAC address of the network device you are configuring a DHCP Reservation for. Primary DNS Enter your primary DNS IP address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter your secondary DNS IP address. Server: D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 28: No Security
Section - Using the Configuration Menu No Security Authentication: For added security on a wireless network, data encryption can be enabled. There are several available Authentications type can be selected. Encryption: Select Disable if you choose to not have security. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 29: Open System (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 30: Shared Key (64 Bits Or 128 Bits)
You will select one of these keys in the valid key field. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 31: Wpa & Wpa2 Personal
8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Confirm PassPhrase: Re-enter the passphrase once more for confirmation. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 32: Wpa & Wpa2 Enterprise
Cer tificate Author ity (Ex: Microsoft Certification, Bank Certification…etc). Upload the Client certificate for client recognition. Client Certification: Client Authentication (Ex: The certification from Radius Server use in client device). Private Key EAP private key data use in wireless Certification: connection. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 33: Lan
These devices must be set to “Obtain the IP address automatically”. By default, the DHCP Server is enabled on the DWL-3150 when you select Wireless WAN mode. The DHCP address pool contains the range of the IP address that will automatically be assigned to the clients on the network. - Page 34 Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the “DHCP Reservations” section is activated for editing. Dynamic DHCP In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses. Client List: D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual...
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Page 35: Home > Advanced Settings
Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum power. Antenna Diversity: The DWL-3150 supports 2.4GHz radio with two antennas. Radio is connected to each antenna and supports auto diversity mode by default. This means that the access point will auto switch to the antenna with better RSSI value. - Page 36 Left Antenna: The bridge will not switch antenna and the radio will use the left antenna (when facing the bridge) to transmit and receive packets. Right Antenna: bridge won’t switch antenna and the radio will use the right antenna (when facing the bridge) to transmit and receive packets. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual...
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Page 37: Virtual Server
The protocol used by the service the device on your LAN is providing. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be active. Schedules can be defined on the Tools > Schedules page D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 38: Port Forwarding
The protocol used by the service the device on your LAN is providing. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be active. Schedules can be defined on the Tools > Schedules page. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 39: Application Rules
Traffic Type: This is the protocol used for the application. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be active. Schedules can be defined on the Tools > Schedules page. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 40: Firewall
Server or Port Forwarding entries in order for outbound VPN sessions to establish properly. Multiple VPN connections can be made through the device. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the Local Area Network. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 41: Advanced Network
UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DWL-3150 is an UPnP enabled device, meaning it will work with other UPnP devices/ software. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by selecting “Disable”. -
Page 42: Ddns
IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DWL-3150, you can setup your DDNS service, in which the DWL-3150 will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a new WAN IP address. -
Page 43: Schedule
End Time: Select the time at which you would like the schedule being defined to become inactive Schedule Rule List: This displays all the schedules that have been defined D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 44: Filters
MAC Filter List and click arrow button. This will automatically add that computer’s MAC address to the appropriate field. Clear: This will remove the MAC Address on the corresponding line from the MAC Filtering table. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 45: Website Filter
Example 2: If you want your children to only access particular sites, you would then choose Turn Website Filtering ON and ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites and then enter in the domains you want your children to have access to. • Disney.com • Cartoons.com D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 46: Home > Status
Address of the WAN interface, as well as the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server information that the DWL-3150 has obtained from your ISP. If the router is configured for Dynamic, then there will be buttons for releasing and renewing the IP Address assigned to the WAN interface. -
Page 47: Wireless Information
Section - Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Information This displays the SSID, Channel, and whether or not Encryption is enabled on the Wireless interface. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 48: Statistics
Section - Using the Configuration Menu Statistics The DWL-3150 keeps statistic of the data traffic that it handles. You are able to view the amount of packets that the device has received and transmitted on the Wireless WAN, LAN, and Wireless interfaces. -
Page 49: Log
Section - Using the Configuration Menu View Log The DWL-3150 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on it at all times. The log will display up to 500 recent logs. Newer log activities will overwrite the older logs. You can save the log files or have them emailed to you by clicking on the Log Settings button. -
Page 50: Log Settings
Save Log File to Click this button to save the log Local Hard Drive: entries to a text file. Log Type: Select the type of information you would like the DWL-3150 to log. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 51: Tool
Enter the 2nd IP address that will be allowed for the administrator to login. User Name: You can customize user name as an administrator of DWL-3150. The default username is “admin” with no password configured. Old Password: Enter the old password. -
Page 52: Firmware Upgrade
Upgrading the firmware will not change any of your system settings but it is recommended that you save your system settings before doing a firmware upgrade. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support. dlink.com/. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 53: Configuration File Upload And Download
Local Hard Drive: configuration file to your local disk. Note that if you save one configuration with administrator’s password now, after reset your, and then update to this saved configuration file, the password will be gone. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 54: Ntp Settings
NTP Server IP: Enter the NTP server IP, or choose from the drop-down menu. NTP Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Daylight Saving Check the box to enable daylight Time: savings time. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 55: Configuration
Section - Using the Configuration Menu Configuration Save and Activate Clicking Save and Activate will save and activate all changes made to the configuration and reboot the system. Clicking Discard Changes will discard all changes made to the configuration. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 56: System
Section - Using the Configuration Menu System System Settings System Restart: Click on to apply settings and restart. Restore to Factory Click on Restore to reset to factory Default Settings: default settings. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 57: System Information
Section - Using the Configuration Menu System Information D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 58: Wireless Basics
Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. -
Page 59: What Is Wireless
Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. - Page 60 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
- Page 61 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. A wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
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Page 62: Wireless Modes
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual... -
Page 63: Networking Basics
Check your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. -
Page 64: Statically Assign An Ip Address
2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. -
Page 65: Contacting Technical Support
Appendix C - Technical Support Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States:... -
Page 66: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. - Page 67 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
- Page 68 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
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Page 69: Limitation Of Liability
This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -
Page 70: Fcc Statement
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. -
Page 71: Registration
Appendix E - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.2 April 10, 2008 D-Link DWL-3150 User Manual...