Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 4 Package Contents.................................................... 4 System Requirements.............................................. 4 Introduction............................................................... 5 Features................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview.................................................. 7 Connections.......................
Table of Contents Networking Basics..................................................... 53 Check your IP address........................................... 53 Statically Assign an IP address.............................. 54 Technical Specifications...........................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point • Power Supply • Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1160 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link Wireless G Access Point(DAP-1160). With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps1, the DAP-1160 gives you high-speed wireless network access for your home or office. The DAP-1160 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices. The 1160 is also backwards compatible to 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Seven operation modes – Can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Wireless Repeater, WISP Client Router1 or WISP Repeater2 • Total security – Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network against outside intruders. • Two integrated ethernet ports – Two Ethernet ports for ready connection to two computers, or to an Ethernetenabled device (e.g. a broadband router) and a PC.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections LAN Ports(1-2): Connect Ethernet devices such as computers,switches,and hubs. LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports. RESET: Pressing the Reset Button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual Power: Receptor for the Power Adapter.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Status: Solid green after boot successfully Power: Solid green light indicates connection to a power source Link/Act: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity;solid green light indicates connection D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual MAC Ctrl: Solid green when MAC control is enabled WEP/WPA: Solid green when wireless security is enabled LAN Ports(1-2): Blinking green light indicates activity;Solid green light indicates connection Bridge/Repeater:
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-1160 , D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose.
Section 3 - Configuration After logging in the Setup > Wizard page will be displayed: D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual 10
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily configure access point wireless security settings. Click Launch Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration The wizard welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Enter your wireless network name (SSID). Auto Channel Scan is enabled by default. Uncheck the option to select a channel. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of wireless security you want to use: • Best - WPA2 Authentication • Better - WPA Authentication • Good - WEP Encryption • None - No Security Click Next to continue. If you selected Good (WEP) security, select a Key Type, Key Size, and enter a Wireless Security Password: Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Better/Best security, enter a Wireless Security Password between 8-63 characters: Click Next to continue. At the Setup Complete screen, if you selected Good security, the following screen will show your WEP key. This key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the wireless network: Click Save.
Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Better security, the following screen will show your Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the wireless network. Click Save. If you selected Best security, the following screen will show your Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the wireless network: Click Save.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The Wireless page is used to configure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also configured on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings Mode: Select Access Point mode,AP Client mode,Bridge mode,Bridge with AP mode or Repeater mode. Wireless Network dlink is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the Name(Also called same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input the SSID): your new SSID name in this field.
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Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Settings Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID): Site Survey: Wireless Channel: The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same wireless network name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the wireless network name from the default setting, input your new wireless network name in this field. This option is unavailable in Access Point mode.
Section 3 - Configuration AP Client Settings Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID): You can input the wireless network name of root AP or use site survey function to find the root AP. Site Survey: Click this button to choose the root AP from an available connection list. Wireless Channel: The channel used will be displayed. The channel will follow the root AP. Enable Auto Channel scan: This option is unavailable in AP Client mode.
Section 3 - Configuration Bridge Settings In Bridge mode, The DAP-1160 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID): Site Survey: Wireless Channel: The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same wireless network name in order to communicate on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Bridge with AP Mode Settings In Bridge with AP mode, the DAP1160 wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Bridge allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Basically the access points will act as a client and an access point at the same time.
Section 3 - Configuration WEP64/128: WPA-PSK/WPA2PSK: Select WEP 64bits/128bits to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Note: Bridge mode is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can works with other DAP-1160.Communication with other access points is not guaranteed.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN The LAN, or Local Area Network, is your private, internal network. This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-1160. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP address cannot be seen from the Internet.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings LAN Connection Type: The DAP-1160 is set to Static by default. Select this option if you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DAP-1160. Static IP: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP Address. Dynamic IP: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DAP1160 by a DHCP server in your network. IP Address: 192.168.0.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable DHCP Server: DHCP IP Address Range: DHCP Lease Time: Dynamic DHCP Client List: Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DAP-1160 as a DHCP server, to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting and Ending point of the IP address range for your network.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Performance TX Rates: Transmit Power: Select the transmission rate for the network. Choose 100%l, 50%(-3dB), 25% (-6dB), 12.5% (-9dB), minimum power. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432.
Section 3 - Configuration Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the DAP-1160. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the AP (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected filter.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin New Enter the new password. Password: Confirm Re-enter the password to confirm it. Password: System Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DAP-1160 at this page. When you click Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to D-Link’s website, where you can download the latest firmware update. After you have completed the firmware download to your hard drive, click Browse to browse your local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Click Apply.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version, and the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DAP-1160.
Section 3 - Configuration Log View Log The DAP-1160 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely. Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs.
Section 3 - Configuration Stats Traffic Statistics The DAP-1160 keeps statistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that pass through the Ethernet and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Wireless Connected Wireless PCs List This list displays the MAC Addresses of connected PCs and the length of time that they have been connected.
Section 3 - Configuration Support The Support page contains an index of links to help topics for each function of the DAP-1160.
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security 6. Next to Key 1, enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point.
Section 4 - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA (Enterprise) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-Personal It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-Personal passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-Personal settings are correct. The WPA-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1160. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. 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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. 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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the access point. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your network 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. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications NETWORK STANDARDS - 802.11g wireless LAN - 802.11b wireless LAN - 802.3/802.3u 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet - ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation DEVICE INTERFACES - 802.11g wireless LAN - 2 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN ports OPERATING FREQUENCY 2.4 to 2.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications SECURITY - 64/128-bit WEP data encryption - WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK - WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP - TKIP, AES - MAC address filtering - SSID broadcast disable function 144 (W) x 109 (D) x 30 (H) mm (5.67 x 4.29 x 1.18 inches) QUALITY OF SERVICE (QoS) Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) * STORAGE TEMPERATURE -10 to 70 C (14 to 158 F) DEVICE MANAGEMENT - Web-based management through Internet Explorer v.6 or later, Netscape Navigator v.
Appendix D - Warranty Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix D - Warranty IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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