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 DHCP............................................................ 60 Advanced................................................................ 61 Advanced Wireless........................................... 61 QoS................................................................... 62 Schedule........................................................... 64 Tools....................................................................... 65 Admin.......................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DAP-1522 Wireless N Dual Band Access Point and Ethernet Bridge • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Rubber Feet • CD-ROM with User Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DAP-1522 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview TOTAL PERFORMANCE Introduction Combines award winning access point features and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to protect your network against outside intruders. TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1522 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless access point gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections AP-Auto-Bridge Switch Three-way switch used to select AP, Auto, or Bridge mode. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs. D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Bridge LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1522 is in bridge mode Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. AP LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1522 is in AP mode. LAN LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. WPS LED A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1522 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1522 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
Section 2 - Installation AP/Bridge/Auto Mode Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1522 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup. AP Mode If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1522 to “AP”.
Section 2 - Installation Auto Mode If the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1522 is set to “Auto”, the device will wait for 30 seconds, looking for a DHCP server from the ethernet ports. If an IP address is assigned, it will automatically shift to AP mode. If an IP address is not assigned from a DHCP server, the DAP-1522 will automatically shift to Bridge mode.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for AP Mode 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 To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192.168.0.50 in the address field. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 22. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 24.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Auto as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 17 for Manual configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings.
Section 3 - Configuration The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings. Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Enter a network name and select Automatically assign a network key. To Manually assign a network key, skip to page 19. Click Next to continue. If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Choose Manually assign a network key to create you own key. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration For WPA encryption, enter a Network Key between 8 and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless Device With WPS This Wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure. Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network. For PBC configuration, skip to page 23. Click Connect to continue. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings Wireless The current wireless mode is set to Access Point, it Mode: will create a wireless infrastructure network. Enable Check the box to enable the wireless function. If Wireless: you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable Auto Channel Scan: The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1522 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1522. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out. Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings DHCP This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings. LAN Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Dynamic IP Type: (DHCP) to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN/private network. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Access point will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter. Configure MAC When “Turn MAC Filtering OFF” is selected, Filtering: MAC addresses are not used to control network access.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Sets the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Partition WLAN Partition allows you to segment your Wireless network by managing access to both the internal station and Ethernet access to your WLAN. Internal Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny Station internal station connection. Connection: Ethernet Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny to WLAN Ethernet to Wireless LAN access.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DAP-1522 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.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DAP-1522.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The access point will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Enable: Check this box to enable the reservation. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu. IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS The Quality of Service (QoS) feature regulates the flow of data through the access point by assigning a priority to each packet. It enhances your experience of wireless network usage by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. Enabling this option allows the AP to prioritize traffic. There are two options available for the special application. Enable QoS: Enable this option if you want QoS to prioritize your traffic.
Section 3 - Configuration Priority by Users can set the priority and percentage of total bandwidth Protocol: reserved for each of their four traffic categories. Please note that the combined percentage value of transmission limits does not have to be 100%. These percentages represent the maximum bandwidth designated for each traffic category. Wireless to The value entered here indicates the wireless to Ethernet Ethernet: speed required before the Advanced QoS function is enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Manager Traffic Manager assigns the device’s entire bandwidth, which includes both the wireless to Ethernet speed and Ethernet to wireless speed. The user may add rules for data transmission performance between the access point device and the individual client. For unlisted client traffic, users can either choose to deny or forward packet transferred for such clients.
Section 3 - Configuration Add Traffic Manager Rule In Traffic Manager Rule enter settings for each user of your network, using adequate IP (Client IP) or MAC address (Client MAC). Set appropriate Ethernet to Wireless and Wireless to Ethernet speeds for the traffic you want to regulate. Name: Enter a name for your new rule. Client IP The IP address assigned to the client.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Time: Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Wireless: Select On or Off from the drop-down menu. Add: Click Add to save your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password. The administrator password has read/write access. Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Enter the same password that you entered in the Password: previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy.
Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Daylight To select Daylight Saving time manually, tick the Saving: Enable Daylight Saving check box.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save to Local Use this option to save the current access point Hard Drive: configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load from Local Use this option to load previously saved access Hard Drive: point configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to find a previously save file of configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site.
Section 3 - Configuration If you load a language pack and would like to go back to English, click Maintenance > System and click on Clear next to Clear Language Pack.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1522. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. MAC Address: The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. UpTime: Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Mode: The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are 11a, 11b, 11g, 11ng or 11na for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n respectively.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the access point logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The Statistics page displays all of the LAN and Wireless packets transmit and receive statistics. TX Packets: The total number of packets sent from the access point. RX Packets: The total number of packets received by the access point. TX Packets Displays the number of packets that were dropped Dropped: while sending, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations.
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or enter 192.168.0.50 in the address field. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your bridge. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to setup your wireless network. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to begin. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you want to set up your network manually, skip to page 53. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PIN to connect your wireless device with WPS. For PBC configuration, skip to page 52. Enter the PIN number used into you access point and click Connect. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual configuration to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or click the Site Survey button to find the AP. Click Next to continue on to page 54.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Site Survey, the following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WPA2, enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Wireless Select Infrastructure to connect to a wireless (AP) Access Mode: Point, select Ad-hoc to connect to another bridge or wireless station. Site Survey: A function that looks for available wireless networks. Enable Click the check box to enable the wireless function. If you Wireless: do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless Network network.
Section 3 - Configuration Transmission Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (automatic) for best performance. This option is unavailable Rate: in Bridge Mode. Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Visibisibility This setting determines whether the DAP-1522 will continue to periodically broadcast its presence on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings Static This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the bridge and to configure the Static settings. LAN Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if Connection your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet Type: mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Access Point Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP LAN Connection Select DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address Type: on the LAN/private network. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2436. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is specified Threshold: in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS The Quality of Service (QoS) feature regulates the flow of data through the access point by assigning a priority to each packet. It enhances your experience of wireless network usage by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. Enabling this option allows the AP to prioritize traffic. There are two options available for the special application. Enable QoS: Enable this option if you want QoS to prioritize your traffic.
Section 3 - Configuration Priority by Users can set the priority and percentage of total bandwidth Protocol: reserved for each of their four traffic categories. Please note that the combined percentage value of transmission limits does not have to be 100%. These percentages represent the maximum bandwidth designated for each traffic category. Wireless to The value entered here indicates the wireless to Ethernet Ethernet: speed required before the Advanced QoS function is enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Time: Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Wireless: Select On or Off from the drop-down menu. Add: Click Add to save your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password. Admin has read/write access. Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Enter the same password that you entered in the Password: previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy.
Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Daylight To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the Saving: Enable Daylight Saving check box.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save To Use this option to save the current access point Local Hard configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of Drive: the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load From Use this option to load previously saved access Local Hard point configuration settings. First, use the Browse Drive: control to find a previously save file of configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Section 3 - Configuration If you load a language pack and would like to go back to English, click Maintenance > System and click on Clear next to Clear Language Pack.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1522. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the access point logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
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Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1522 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
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 WEP in AP Mode 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 Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) 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 Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) 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 Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) 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 bridge (192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) 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 bridge (192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click 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 bridge or 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-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or 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-PSK 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-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® Vista Windows® Vista users may use the convenient, built-in wireless utility. Follow these instructions: From the Start menu, go to Control Panel, and then click on Network and Sharing Center. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Click Connect Anyway to continue. The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made. The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection. The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WEP under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1522. 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.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my access point? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400. To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your access point with the proper MTU size.
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. 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 your 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 bridge.
Appendix B - Networking Basics 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. 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.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/access point, 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 D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Modulation • 11b: DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK • 11a/g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM • 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM, MCS Frequency Range2 • 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz • 5.15GHz~5.