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The D-Link DWL-G730AP has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to Obtain An IP Address Automatically. Your computer will then pull an IP address automatically from the D-Link DWL-G730AP.

1.Access Point Mode

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Home tab and then click DHCP.

Step 4: By default DHCP server is disabled. Select Enabled using the radio buttons to use the D-Link DWL-G730AP as a DHCP server. If enabled, enter the starting and ending IP address and select a lease time using the drop-down list next to Lease Time.

Starting IP Address – The first IP address in the range that can be assigned to a device on the network.

Ending IP Address – The last IP address in the range that can be assigned to a device on the network.

Lease Time – The length of time that the DHCP function of the D-Link DWL-G730AP will automatically regenerate the IP addresses to the devices on the network.

Step 5:Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Note: Clients on the network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses will be listed in the DHCP Client Table.

2.Router Mode

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click on the Home tab and then click DHCP.

Step 4: Configure the following settings:

DHCP Server – Using the radio buttons select Enabled to use the built-in DHCP server or Disabled to use another DHCP server on the network.
Starting IP Address – The starting IP address for the DHCP server´s assignment.
Ending IP Address – The ending IP address for the DHCP server´s IP assignment.
Lease Time – The length of time for the IP lease.

3.Static DHCP

Static DHCP is used to allow the DHCP server to assign static IP addresses via specific MAC addresses.

Static DHCP – Using the radio buttons select Enabled to enable Static DHCP or Disabled to disable it.
Name – Enter a name to identify the device.
IP – Enter the last digits of the IP address that you want to statically assign.
MAC Address – Enter the MAC address of the computer that will be assigned the static IP address.
DHCP Client – Use the drop down list to view clients currently connected to the DWL-G730AP. To copy the MAC address into the MAC address section above, select the device from the drop-down list and then click Clone.

Step 5: Click Apply to save the new settings.

Tags: Access Point, dhcp server, DWL-G730AP, Pocket Router

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click Performance to the left.

Step 4: Configure the following settings:

Beacon Interval – Beacons are packets sent by an D-Link access point to synchronize a wireless network. 100 is the recommended value.

RTS Threshold – This value should be left at the default value of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256-2432 are recommended.

Fragmentation – This value should be left at the default value of 2346. If you are experiencing high packet error rate, slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256-2346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance.

DTM Interval (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) – Enter a value between 1-255 (default is 3). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

TX Rates – Select the transmission rate for the network using the drop-down list. By default it is set to Auto. If clients are experiencing connection problems, lock down the TX rate.

Mode Setting – Wireless networks will only transmit data at the speed of the slowest device on the network. To ensure max speed, select G Mode. Only 802.11G devices will be allowed to connect to the network. To allow both 802.11b and 802.11g devices to connect to the network, select Mix Mode using the radio buttons.

Preamble Type – By default the preamble is set to Short Preamble. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check) used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters. CRC is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors. High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type. Otherwise, it is recommended to change the preamble to Long Preamble.

Authentication (only available in Router Mode):

Open System – Allow all computers to communicate across the network.
Shared Key – Limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings.
WPA-PSK – Wi-Fi protected access without a RADIUS server.
SSID Broadcast (Service Set Identifier) – SSID is the name that identifies a wireless network. All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication. If SSID broadcast is disabled the SSID will not be visible. The only way to connect is to manually enter the SSID on the device. When enabled devices can scan for the SSID and connect.

Antenna Transmit Power – Limiting antenna power can be useful for security purposes.

Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Tags: Authentication, DWL-G730AP, performance, Router Mode

The D-Link DWL-G730AP is a very good travel wireless AP router, sometimes we forget the password, need to reset to factory settings, this article will tell you two ways.

1.Reset Button

If you have lost your password or are unable to login to the DWL-G730AP then it can be factory reset by doing the following:

Step 1: With the unit on, place a paper clip into the hole on the back on the unit labeled Reset.

Step 2: Hold paper clip down for 10 seconds and release.

NOTE: DO NOT REPOWER UNIT DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

Step 3: The unit will reboot on its own. Once the WLAN light stops blinking, the unit is reset.

2.Web Configuration

If you are able to login to the D-Link DWL-G730AP then you can perform a factory reset via the web-based configuration by doing the following:

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Tools tab and then click System to the left.

Step 4: Below Restore to Factory Default Settings click Restore.

Step 5: In the Restore to factory settings warning dialog box, click OK.

NOTE: DO NOT REPOWER UNIT DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

Step 6: The unit will reboot on its own. Once the WLAN light stops blinking, the unit is reset.

Note: Resetting the D-Link DWL-G730AP does not reset the firmware to an earlier version. It will change all settings back to factory defaults.

Tags: DWL-G730AP, factory defaults, reset, Wireless ap

Firewall rules can be configured on the DWL-G730AP in Router Mode.

Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK

Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click Firewall to the left.

Step 4 Configure the following:

• Select Enabled to enable the firewall rule or select Disabled to disable it.
• Name – Enter a name to identify the firewall entry.
• Action Select Allow to allow traffic to pass through or Deny to deny traffic to pass through.
• Source – Specify source details:
  • Interface – From the drop-down list select the source interface (WAN, LAN, *).
  • IP Range Start – Enter the starting IP address.
  • IP Range End – Enter the ending IP address.
• Destination – Specify destination details:
  • Interface – From the drop-down list select the destination interface (WAN, LAN, *).
  • IP Range Start – Enter the starting IP address.
  • IP Range End – Enter the ending IP address.
  • Protocol – Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, ICMP, *).
  • Port Range – Enter the starting and ending port numbers.
• Schedule – Select Always to enable the firewall rule or select From to enable the firewall rule on a schedule.

Step 5 Click Apply to add the new firewall rule.

Note: Rules at the bottom of the Firewall Rules List have lower priority then those at the top of the list.

Tags: DWL-G730AP, Firewall

The WAN settings can be configured on the DWL-G730AP in Router Mode.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Home tab and then click WAN to the left.

Step 4: Choose one of the following connection types using the radio buttons:

1.Dynamic IP Address – Obtain an IP address automatically.

2.Static IP Address – If your ISP provided you with a static IP address choose this option.

3.PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Most commonly used by DSL providers.

Other > PPTP – European use only.

Other > BigPond Cable – Australia use only.

Host Name – The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed.

MAC Address – The default MAC address is set to the WAN´s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Clone MAC Address – The default MAC address is set to the WAN´s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card on your computer and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of your computer. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Primary/Secondary DNS Address – Enter the primary DNS address. The secondary DNS address is optional.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) – 1500 is the default MTU. Enter a new MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, do not change this setting.

Step 5: Click Apply then click Continue to save the new settings.

Read More: How to configure the wireless settings on D-Link DWL-G730AP?

D-Link DWL-G730AP Manual,Wireless Pocket Router/AP user manual

Tags: DWL-G730AP, PPPoE, wan