Assistance with DWL-2700A access point
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From: Bob on 21 Jun 2008 09:32 I've been asked to assist with a D-Link DWL-2700A access point at a RV park. The owners are unhappy with the company that installed the unit and would like to sever their relationship. Thus, I was preparing to make a configuration manual (via screen shots) of the setup for their records. I believe the default IP address was changed to 192.168.0.2. However, attempting to login to the WEB interface from a Vista machine (wired connection or wireless) is not successful (Page not found error). I downloaded a setup program from D-Link. It finds the access point (when a wired connection is used, but not wireless) but will not permit access with the password that was given to the park owner. The owner suspects that the company changed the password the last time they were on site without telling the owner. Job Security! The password to the phone company DSL modem also doesn't work -- that one we can get back by reseting the modem. The downloaded manual says there is a reset button, however the D-Link WEB site indicates the only way to reset is via the WEB interface. In my case that is a chatch-22. The unit is mounted on a pole on the roof, so it not readily accessable. Read that: "I don't want to climb up on the roof if I don't have to." Any hints as to gaining access would be appreciated. TIA
From: Jeff Liebermann on 21 Jun 2008 19:53 On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:32:08 GMT, Bob <rmiers(a)pinalinternet.net> wrote: >I've been asked to assist with a D-Link DWL-2700A access point at a RV >park. Not too horrible a unit. It should work. <http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=303> Practice on the emulator before you destroy something: <http://support.dlink.com/Emulators/dwl2700ap_revb/html/index.htm> >The owners are unhappy with the company that installed the unit >and would like to sever their relationship. Ah yes. The divorce ceremony. Wear safety glasses and a helmet. >Thus, I was preparing to >make a configuration manual (via screen shots) of the setup for their >records. I believe the default IP address was changed to 192.168.0.2. >However, attempting to login to the WEB interface from a Vista machine >(wired connection or wireless) is not successful (Page not found >error). I downloaded a setup program from D-Link. It finds the >access point (when a wired connection is used, but not wireless) but >will not permit access with the password that was given to the park >owner. The device is an access point, not a router. Access points do bridging (IP layer 2) and NOT routing (IP layer 3). You will not see the access point's IP address in any traffic that is not specifically directed at the access point. My guess(tm) it was left at the default IP of 192.168.0.10. Try it. >The owner suspects that the company changed the password the last time >they were on site without telling the owner. Job Security! The >password to the phone company DSL modem also doesn't work -- that one >we can get back by reseting the modem. I do that even to my best customers. All of them seem to have friends and relatives that are hackers. If I'm expected to guarantee reliable service, I also have to protect the system against friends and relatives as well as hackers. The password to your unspecified model DSL modem is usually printed on the bottom of the modem. If it's an AT&T system, which uses SpeedSteam 4100 DSL modems, the password can be changed. However, you will need to reset the modem to defaults in order to use the printed password. Perhaps it would helpful if you would kindly describe the system and all it hardware and software. DO *NOT* try to configure the DWL-2600 via a wireless connection. Not only does it often screwup, cause a disconnect, or otherwise ruin my day, but admin access via wireless can be blocked. That might be what's happening to you. Find a cheap ethernet 10/100 switch and stuff it between the DSL modem and the DWL-2600. Plug in your Vista nightmare laptop. All the lights should indicate a connection. Now try http://192.168.0.10 or whatever. If you can't get a web page, look on the DWL-2600 for the MAC address. You can miss it although it might look like a serial number. If your Vista hasn't crashed, try: Start -> Run -> cmd <enter> to get to the DOS prompt. Then run: arp -s 192.168.0.99 00-aa-00-aa-00-aa That sets the IP address of 192.168.0.99 to the MAC address of the DWL-2600. Then try: http://192.168.0.99 There are a few other things that may screw this up, but if you've made the appropriate sacrifices to the wireless gods before starting, it usually works. >The downloaded manual says there is a reset button, however the D-Link >WEB site indicates the only way to reset is via the WEB interface. In >my case that is a chatch-22. The unit is mounted on a pole on the >roof, so it not readily accessable. Read that: "I don't want to climb >up on the roof if I don't have to." That's what kids are for. Kids are ideal for suicidal repair jobs and futile efforts. They don't know any better, are comparatively cheap to hire, and are somewhat expendable. Of course, it might be easier to lower the pole than to raise the kids, but I'll leave you with the obvious decision. What's more important? Wireless connectivity or the life of the neighbors obnoxious brat? If undecided, I suggest the software reset route. >Any hints as to gaining access would be appreciated. TIA Is the system currently working and functional? If so, an IP scanner will find the device. The DWL-2600 MAC address starts with 00:15:e9 so that should help. I suggest the command line version of NMAP at: <http://nmap.org> Running NMAP on my office network: C:\Nmap>nmap -sP 192.168.111.* Starting Nmap 4.01 ( http://www.insecure.org/nmap ) at 2008-06-21 16:46 Pacific Daylight Time Host router (192.168.111.1) appears to be up. MAC Address: 00:13:10:8C:14:A9 (Cisco-Linksys) Host 192.168.111.2 appears to be up. MAC Address: 00:00:C0:9F:FF:11 (Western Digital) Host SLOTH (192.168.111.9) appears to be up. Host ZULIMDG9P3041 (192.168.111.185) appears to be up. MAC Address: 00:0C:F1:8A:34:FC (Intel) Nmap finished: 256 IP addresses (4 hosts up) scanned in 7.171 seconds Yeah, I know it's an old version. There's also a Windoze version that is probably easier to use, but I'm too lazy to try it. -- # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060 # 831-336-2558 jeffl(a)comix.santa-cruz.ca.us # http://802.11junk.com jeffl(a)cruzio.com # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
From: Bob on 21 Jun 2008 23:04 1st of all - A BIG Thank YOu for the time you took to reply. I've interspersed some additional information and comments. (Bob) On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:53:06 -0700, Jeff Liebermann <jeffl(a)cruzio.com> wrote: >On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:32:08 GMT, Bob <rmiers(a)pinalinternet.net> >wrote: > >>I've been asked to assist with a D-Link DWL-2700A access point at a RV >>park. > >Not too horrible a unit. It should work. ><http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=303> > >Practice on the emulator before you destroy something: ><http://support.dlink.com/Emulators/dwl2700ap_revb/html/index.htm> > >>The owners are unhappy with the company that installed the unit >>and would like to sever their relationship. > >Ah yes. The divorce ceremony. Wear safety glasses and a helmet. > >>Thus, I was preparing to >>make a configuration manual (via screen shots) of the setup for their >>records. I believe the default IP address was changed to 192.168.0.2. >>However, attempting to login to the WEB interface from a Vista machine >>(wired connection or wireless) is not successful (Page not found >>error). I downloaded a setup program from D-Link. It finds the >>access point (when a wired connection is used, but not wireless) but >>will not permit access with the password that was given to the park >>owner. > >The device is an access point, not a router. Access points do >bridging (IP layer 2) and NOT routing (IP layer 3). You will not see >the access point's IP address in any traffic that is not specifically >directed at the access point. > >My guess(tm) it was left at the default IP of 192.168.0.10. Try it. Interesting, the DL'ed manual said the default was 192.168.0.50. > >>The owner suspects that the company changed the password the last time >>they were on site without telling the owner. Job Security! The >>password to the phone company DSL modem also doesn't work -- that one >>we can get back by reseting the modem. > >I do that even to my best customers. All of them seem to have friends >and relatives that are hackers. If I'm expected to guarantee reliable >service, I also have to protect the system against friends and >relatives as well as hackers. > >The password to your unspecified model DSL modem is usually printed on >the bottom of the modem. If it's an AT&T system, which uses >SpeedSteam 4100 DSL modems, the password can be changed. However, you >will need to reset the modem to defaults in order to use the printed >password. Perhaps it would helpful if you would kindly describe the >system and all it hardware and software. The DSL modem is the standard Qwest (phone Co) modem with a 4 port router build in. The unit has a Wi Fi builtin, but it is currently turned off. I have the same modem at home. This one has had the LAN side password set. Default is to be an open unit. > >DO *NOT* try to configure the DWL-2600 via a wireless connection. Not >only does it often screwup, cause a disconnect, or otherwise ruin my >day, but admin access via wireless can be blocked. That might be >what's happening to you. Find a cheap ethernet 10/100 switch and >stuff it between the DSL modem and the DWL-2600. Plug in your Vista >nightmare laptop. All the lights should indicate a connection. Now >try http://192.168.0.10 or whatever. I took the laptop to the modem and wired it direct and tried 192.168.02 (the IP address that shows up on the DSL modem) and 192.168.0.50 (the default from the manual). but neither address worked. I can't get into the office tonight to try your suggested address. However, it doesn't work via wireless. > >If you can't get a web page, look on the DWL-2600 for the MAC address. >You can miss it although it might look like a serial number. If your >Vista hasn't crashed, try: I'm not a fan of Vista, but that is what came of the laptop. UGH! > Start -> Run -> cmd <enter> >to get to the DOS prompt. Then run: > arp -s 192.168.0.99 00-aa-00-aa-00-aa >That sets the IP address of 192.168.0.99 to the MAC address of the >DWL-2600. Then try: > http://192.168.0.99 >There are a few other things that may screw this up, but if you've >made the appropriate sacrifices to the wireless gods before starting, >it usually works. > >>The downloaded manual says there is a reset button, however the D-Link >>WEB site indicates the only way to reset is via the WEB interface. In >>my case that is a chatch-22. The unit is mounted on a pole on the >>roof, so it not readily accessable. Read that: "I don't want to climb >>up on the roof if I don't have to." > >That's what kids are for. Kids are ideal for suicidal repair jobs and >futile efforts. They don't know any better, are comparatively cheap >to hire, and are somewhat expendable. Of course, it might be easier >to lower the pole than to raise the kids, but I'll leave you with the >obvious decision. What's more important? Wireless connectivity or >the life of the neighbors obnoxious brat? <g> mine are wayyyyy beyond being that helpful. > >If undecided, I suggest the software reset route. > >>Any hints as to gaining access would be appreciated. TIA > >Is the system currently working and functional? If so, an IP scanner >will find the device. The DWL-2600 MAC address starts with 00:15:e9 >so that should help. I suggest the command line version of NMAP at: ><http://nmap.org> The system is working (most of the time). We are getting disconnects that are lasting about 10 minutes at a time. From my wireless desktop I can ping the D-Link 192.168.0.2 port but not the 192.168.01 Qwest port. I already examined the emulator. Thanks for the hint. I would like to look at the log page. > >Running NMAP on my office network: > >C:\Nmap>nmap -sP 192.168.111.* > >Starting Nmap 4.01 ( http://www.insecure.org/nmap ) at 2008-06-21 >16:46 Pacific Daylight Time >Host router (192.168.111.1) appears to be up. >MAC Address: 00:13:10:8C:14:A9 (Cisco-Linksys) >Host 192.168.111.2 appears to be up. >MAC Address: 00:00:C0:9F:FF:11 (Western Digital) >Host SLOTH (192.168.111.9) appears to be up. >Host ZULIMDG9P3041 (192.168.111.185) appears to be up. >MAC Address: 00:0C:F1:8A:34:FC (Intel) >Nmap finished: 256 IP addresses (4 hosts up) scanned in 7.171 seconds > >Yeah, I know it's an old version. There's also a Windoze version that >is probably easier to use, but I'm too lazy to try it. I'm lazy -- I got the windoze version and ran it and got the following result (I clipped the know device information) Host 192.168.0.1 appears to be up ... good. <<Qwest modem Interesting ports on 192.168.0.1: Not shown: 1713 closed ports PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 80/tcp open http 2Wire HomePortal http config |_ HTML title: System - Summary 443/tcp open ssl/http 2Wire HomePortal http config |_ HTML title: System - Summary MAC Address: 00:1A:C4:F1:99:19 (2Wire) Device type: WAP Running: 2Wire embedded OS details: 2Wire 2700HG, 2700HG-B, 2701HG-B, or RG2701HG wireless ADSL modem Uptime: 3.145 days (since Wed Jun 18 16:05:02 2008) Network Distance: 1 hop TCP Sequence Prediction: Difficulty=107 (Good luck!) IP ID Sequence Generation: Incremental Service Info: Device: broadband router Host 192.168.0.2 appears to be up ... good. <<D-Link 2700A Interesting ports on 192.168.0.2: Not shown: 1712 closed ports PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 23/tcp open telnet SMC SMC2870W Wireless Ethernet Bridge 80/tcp open tcpwrapped 443/tcp open tcpwrapped MAC Address: 00:15:E9:C1:99:00 (D-Link) Aggressive OS guesses: Thomson TCW710 wireless cable modem (98%), Netgear CG814WG v2 wireless cable modem (98%), HP 9100c Digital Sender multifunction printer (92%), Motorola SURFboard SB5100E cable modem (92%), Nortel 5520 ethernet routing switch (92%), Polycom SoundPoint IP 430 VoIP phone (92%), Sun StorageTek 6140 NAS device (92%), NCR 5676 or 5688 automated teller machine (92%), Airaya AI108-4958-O-300 wireless Ethernet bridge (91%), Thomson TCM390 cable modem (91%) No exact OS matches for host (test conditions non-ideal). Network Distance: 1 hop Service Info: Device: bridge There were a couple of other user address that I cut out. Again, Thanks a bunch. Bob
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