Wi-Fi Booster Access Point /MediaBridge
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 4 Package Contents ......................................................................... 4 System Requirements ................................................................. 4 Introduction ................................................................................... 5 Features............................................................................................
Table of Contents Setup Wizard ........................................................................44 Wireless ..................................................................................49 Wireless MAC Cloning ...............................................................49 Lan Setup ...............................................................................50 Lan Setup ...............................................................................51 Static IPv6 ............................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DAP-1525 Wi-Fi Booster • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DAP-1525 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher, Firefox 3.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning access point features and 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-1525 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 and 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.
Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light will indicate that AP Mode is ON. Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. A blinking green indicates the device Mode) is fail to connect to the AP. Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will flash green while 3 WPS Button a WPS connection is being established.
Section 1 - Product Overview Front View 1 1 Reset Button D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1525 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 Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1525 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-1525 to “AP 5GHz”. 1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the 2.
Section 2 - Installation Bridge Mode If you want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players, or network attached storage devices you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to “Bridge”. To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or office. 2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3.
Section 2 - Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP”. The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to “Bridge”.
Section 2 - Installation One Touch AP Configuration This feature makes the Wireless Access Point to have the ability to exchange/learn the Wireless Profile from another Wireless Router/Access Point. 1. Press the WPS button on your existing Router or Access Point. WPS LED will flash on and off. 2. Press WPS Push Button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds. 3. When One click AP setup is complete, your DAP-1525 will have the same Wireless settings as your existing Router or AP.
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 http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address field. http://dlinkap 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. A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue.
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 stepby-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected. You may select either WPS or Manual for the configuration method. Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Refer to page 20 for WPS configuration. Enter a network name (SSID).
Section 3 - Configuration This window displays the settings. Click Save to save your network settings. The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings.
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 WPS and click Next. Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network. For PBC configuration, skip to page 18. Click Connect to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network to complete the setup. 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 Band: Displays the band you are using. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Wireless When you are browsing for available wireless networks, Network Name: this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the SSID.
Section 3 - Configuration WMM Enable: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Tick this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations. Security Mode: Refer to page 69 for more information regarding the wireless security. Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. PIN: Shows the current value of the access point’s PIN. Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings. 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. LAN Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup Static IPv6 When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Static IPv6 to see the following configuration. IPv6 Address: Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your Subnet Prefix Internet Service Provider. Length: Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup Auto-configuration When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following configuration. Obtain IPv6 Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your DNS Servers Internet Service Provider. automatically: Use the following Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length.
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 When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected, MAC MAC Filtering: addresses are not used to control network access.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network This window is used to change the advanced LAN settings. Transmit Power: User the drop-down menu to select the transmit power of the antennas. WMM Enable: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. IGMP Snooping: This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conference and streaming audio/video.
Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. Enable Guest Check to enable the Guest Zone feature. Select Zone: the schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule This section allows you to manage schedule rules for Wireless Settings and Guest Zone. Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. All Day-24hrs: Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your schedule. 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 The “admin” account has the read and write access right. You can also enable Remote Management. Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Password: Enter the same password that you entered in the previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy. Enable Graphical Check to enable graphical authentication.
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. Enable To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the Daylight Enable Daylight Saving check box.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save Settings Use this option to save the current access point to Local configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the Hard Drive: 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 Settings Use this option to load previously saved access point from Local 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 Tools > System and click on Clear next to Clear Language Pack.
Section 3 - Configuration System Check This sections Ping Tests by sending ping packets to test if a computer on the internet is running and responding. Ping Test / The Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test is used IPv6 Ping Test: to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. 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. SSID: Displays the name of the device connected to your network. MAC Address: Will display 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, 11g, 11ng or 11na for 802.11a, 802.11g or 802.
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 Dropped: Displays the number of packets that were dropped while sending, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations.
Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 This page will display the IPv6 stats. IPv6 Connection Displays IPv6 connection mode. Type: LAN IPv6 Address: Displays LAN IPv6 address. IPv6 Default Displays the IPv6 address of the default Gateway: gateway. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the LAN IPv6 link-local address. Local Address: Primary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the primary Server: DNS server. Secondary DNS Server: Displays the IPv6 address of the secondary DNS server.
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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 http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address field. http://dlinkap 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-bystep instructions on how to setup your wireless network. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Click the WPS radio button if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the Manual radio button if you want to configure the network manually. For Manual configuration, skip to page 38. Click the Next button to continue. Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. Choose Manually assign a network key to create your own key. Click Next to continue. Select the wireless security mode you wold like to use. Select Auto and click Next.
Section 3 - Configuration Enter the WP2-Auto personal passphrase to establish wireless connection. Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. The wireless setup wizard is now completed click Finish.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose Auto (WPA or WPA2), enter the WPA2Auto Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. This screen will appear once the wireless setup wizard is complete. Click Finish.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Enable Click the check box to enable the wireless function. If you do not Wireless: 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 Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case Name: sensitive. Band Width: Select the Band Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non802.11n wireless devices.
Section 3 - Configuration Lan Setup This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the bridge and to configure the Static settings. 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. LAN Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your ISP Connection assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server addresses.
Section 3 - Configuration Lan Setup Static IPv6 When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Static IPv6 to see the following configuration. IPv6 Address: Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your Internet Service Provider. Subnet Prefix Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Length: Default Enter the default gateway IP address. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Section 3 - Configuration Lan Setup Auto-configuration When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following configuration. Obtain IPv6 Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your DNS Servers Internet Service Provider. automatically: Use the Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Schedule This section allows you to manage schedule rules for Wireless Settings and Guest Zone. Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. All Day- 24 Time: Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your schedule. 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. Enable Click the check box to enable Graphical Graphical Authentication.
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. Enable Daylight To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the Saving: Enable Daylight Saving check box.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to save the current access point 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 Hard Use this option to load previously saved access 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 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 Tools > System and click on Clear next to Clear Language Pack.
Section 3 - Configuration System Check This sections Ping Tests by sending ping packets to test if a computer on the internet is running and responding. Ping Test / The Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test is used IPv6 Ping Test: to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 This page will display all your network connection details. IPv6 Connection Displays IPv6 connection mode. Type: LAN IPv6 Address: Displays LAN IPv6 address. IPv6 Default Displays the IPv6 address of the default Gateway: gateway. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the LAN IPv6 link-local address. Local Address: Primary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the primary DNS Server: server. Secondary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the secondary Server: DNS server.
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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-1525 offers the following types of security: • WEP (Wireless Security Basic) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA2(Wireless Security enhanced) 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).
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP (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 Setup and then 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 bridge (192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
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 access point(192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side. 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 access point (192.168.0.50). Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your access point and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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 Security It is recommended to enable wireless encryption 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 security key being used. 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 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 Security It is recommended to enable wireless security 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 security 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 security passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The WPA-PSK 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-1525. 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 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. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
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® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DAP-1525) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the access point (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the access point).
Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories.
Appendix E - Warranty PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Appendix E - Warranty Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.
