d-link dwl-g730ap quick start guide

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DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP

CD-ROM with Manual

Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) Cable

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Using a power supplywith a different voltage

rating will damage and void thewarranty of this product.

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The default IP address for the DWL-G730AP is 192.168.0.30 with a Subnet Mask of255.255.255.0. You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the samerange as the DWL-G730AP’s IP address for the purpose of configuring the DWL-G730AP.

USB Power Cable

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Mode Selection Switch:Used to select AP,client, or router mode.

LAN PortThis is the connection for Ethernet cables toyour Ethernet-enabled device. When in Routermode, this port functions as a WAN port.

Receptor forPower Adapter

Power LED: Solidindicates a connectionto a good power source.

Top Panel

Bottom Panel

Rear Panel

LAN LED: Solid indicates anEthernet connection. Blinkingindicates activity on theEthernet network.

WLAN LED: A solid lightindicates that the wirelesssegment is ready. This LEDblinks during wireless datatransmission.

Reset Button:Used to restoredefault settings.

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The DWL-G730AP offers three different operation modes:

AP (Access Point Mode): In this mode, the DWL-G730AP functions as an access point.

Client (Client Mode): When Client mode is selected, the DWL-G730AP as a wirelessclient.

RT (Router Mode): The DWL-G730AP functions as a router when this mode is selected.

AP - Access Point ModeWhen the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to AP,the unit is in Access Point Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical accesspoint configuration.

Note: D-Link® AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, rightout of the box, using their default settings.

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Client - Client ModeWhen the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to Client,the unit is in Client Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical clientconfiguration.


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RT - Router ModeWhen the Mode Selection Switch on the bottom of the DWL-G730AP is set to RT,the unit is in Router Mode. The diagram below illustrates a typical routerconfiguration.


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Once you have logged in, the

Home screen will appear.

Click Run Wizard

Open your Webbrowser and typehttp://192.168.0.30into the URL addressbox. Then press theEnter or Return key.

The logon pop-up screenwill appear.

Type admin for theusername and leave thepassword field blank.

Click OK

To configure the DWL-G730AP in AP Mode, you will need to connect a PC directly to

the DWL-G730AP using a standard Ethernet cable. You will need to assign the network

adapter connecting to the DWL-G730AP an IP address in the range of 192.168.0.x.

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Click Next

Set up your new password.You have the option toestablish a password.

Set Your Wireless LANConnection.By default the DWL-G730APSSID is set to ‘default’ with aChannel setting of ‘6’.

Click Next

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You will see thefollowing screens.

Click Next

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EncryptionThe DWL-G730AP is capable oftwo levels of wireless encryption64-bit and 128-bit. By defaultencryption is disabled. You canchange the encryption settingsfor more secure wirelesscommunication.

Click Next

Click Restart

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Click Close

The AP Setup Wizard is complete! You will be returned to the Home tab. Please close allweb browser windows.

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Click Run Wizard




Click OK

To configure the DWL-G730AP in Client Mode, you will need to connect a PC directly to

the DWL-G730AP using a standard Ethernet cable. You will need to assign the network

adapter connecting to the DWL-G730AP an IP address in the range of 192.168.0.x.

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Click Next


Set Your Wireless LANConnection.Type in your network’s SSIDor click on the Site Surveybutton to see the availableSSID’s. Select the Channelsetting of your network.

Click Next


Click Next

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Click Next

Click Restart

Click Close

The Client Setup Wizard is complete! You will be returned to the Home tab. Please closeall web browser windows.

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Click Run Wizard

To configure the DWL-G730AP in Router mode, you must be connected to the routervia a wireless network adapter. The LAN Port on the unit functions as a WAN portwhen the DWL-G730AP is operating in Router mode. To run the setup wizard, establisha wireless connection with the DWL-G730AP and follow the steps below.




Click OK

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Click Next


Choose Your Time Zone.Select the appropriate timezone for your location.

Click Next


Click Next

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If you selected Dynamic IPAddress, this screen will appear:(Used mainly for Cable Internetservice.)

The Clone MAC Address button willautomatically copy the MAC addressof the network adapter in yourcomputer. You can also manuallytype in the MAC address.

Select your Internet Connection.You will be prompted to select thetype of Internet connection for yourrouter.

If you are unsure of which settingto select, please contact your

Internet Service Provider.

This setup should be done on the computer that is registered on the ISP’s network.

Click Next

Click Next

Set Your Wireless LANConnection.By default the DWL-G730APSSID is set to default with aChannel setting of ‘6’.

Click Next

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Click Next

Click Restart

Click Close

The Router Setup Wizard is complete! You will be returned to the Home tab. Please closeall web browser windows.

TTTTTechniechniechniechniechnical Supportcal Supportcal Supportcal Supportcal SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through ourwebsite, or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comemail:[email protected]

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