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1. axxranennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnr 75 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DAP 1150 Wireless G Access Point e Power Supply e Manual on CD e Quick Installation Guide e Ethernet Cable Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP 1150 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product System Requirements e Computers with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter e Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6 0 or above with JavaScript enabled D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction D Link an industry leader in networking introduces the new D Link Wireless G Access Point DAP 1150 With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps the DAP 1150 gives you high speed wireless network access for your home or office The DAP 1150 is Wi Fi IEEE 802 119 compliant meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802 119 compatible wireless client devices The 1150 is also backwards compatible to 802 11b It can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point Wireless Client and Repeater mode With its Setup Wizard the DAP 1150 Access Point ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes The DAP 1150 Access Point features Wi Fi Protected A
2. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP WPA PSK lt is recommended to enable WEP or WPA PSK on your wireless access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP or WPA PSK key being used Follow the steps on the previous page to connect to a wireless network using Windows XP After you highlight a network and click Connect the Wireless Network Connection box will appear if the network requires authentication Enter the same WEP or WPA PSK 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 or WPA PSK settings are correct The WEP or WPA PSK key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network key Pid E Connect Cancel 59 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Secured Network The following are step by step directions to connect to a secured wireless network using Windows Vista 1 Right click on Network and click on Properties Beal el WIRELESS 2 Click the Manage network connections lin
3. Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard For Repeater Mode This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your DAP 1150 with repeater mode It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to setup your wireless network You can click launch wireless setup wizard to quickly configure your access point If DAP 1150 successfully connect to the AP or Wireless router with repeater mode you can also click add wireless device with WPS to setup your wireless network using WPS Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 01 Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to begin DAP 1750 SETUP ADYANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hints Wireless Setup If you would like to utilize our easy to Use web based wizard to assist you in connecting your LAN Setup DAP 1150 to the wireless network click on the button below Logout Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Launch Wireless Setup Wizard acces nik Ww y through a few simple steps Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings to get your network up ani on your wireless dient adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Access Point running This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your D4P 1150 to wireless network using WPS It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to beg
4. connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor AP the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor AP the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 69 Appendix B Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPANs Bluetooth devices in WPANSs operate in a range up to 30 feet away The speed and wireless operation range of a WPAN is less than of a WLAN but it excels in its efficient consumption of power WPANs are ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it at home and in the office Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email get instant messages etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office SOHO e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e
5. mane MD Lg Connect to a network Successfully connected to dlink300 65 Section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP 1150 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below use Windows XP If you have a different operating system the troubleshooting steps may be different from 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 for example dlinkap you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet The device has the utility built in to a ROM chip in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility e Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following e Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e Firefox 1 5 or higher e Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible If the computer is turned off the link light may not be on e Disable any internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate Norton Personal Firewall and Windows XP firewall may block access to
6. router access point This will significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause if operating on the same frequency D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 71 Appendix B Wireless Basics Security Don t let your next door neighbors or unwanted intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WEP or WPA security feature on the access point Refer to the section Wireless Security in this manual for detailed information on how to set it up Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer An Infrastructure network contains an AP or a wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or the AP An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 12 Appendix C 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 gt Run In the
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8. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard Choose Manually assign a network key to create you own key Click Next to continue D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Please enter the following settings in the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network and keep a note of it for future reference Wireless Network Name SSID dlink 16d7 Wireless Security Mode WEP Network Key IHVCISWXO8S0M WIRELESS Product Page pap 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Give your network a name using up to 32 characters Network Name SSID dink16d7 Automatically assign a network key Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the AP will automatically assign a security key also called WEP or WPA key to your network Manually assign a network key Use this option if you prefer to create your own key Use WPA encryption instead of WEP WPA is stronger than WEP and all D Link wireless client adapters support WPA 19 Section 3 Configuration For WPA encryption enter a Network Key between 8 MEET Firmware Version v1 00 and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0 9 and A F Click Next to continue The WPA Wi Fi Protected Access key must meet the following guidelines Between 8 and 63 characters 4 longer WPA key is more secure than a short one Network key dinkap1 150 Prev Next Exit WIRELESS
9. a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 53 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 utility by iaiia a Opening a web browser and entering the device name of the access point dlinkap Click on Wireless Settings on the left side Security Mode Enable WEP Wireless Security basic 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WEP wep is the wireless encryption standard To use it you must enter the same kevis into the AP Security and the wireless stations For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box A hex digit is either a number from O to 9 or letter from 4 to F For the most secure use of WEF set the authentication 3 Next to Authentication select Shar
10. here to check foran u After you have download the new firmware file from our support site dick the Browse button below to find the firmwere file on your local hard drive Click the Save Settings button to update the firmware on the DAP 1150 CURRENT FIRMWARE INFO Current Firmware Version v1 00 Firmware Date Thu 13 Sep 2007 Ge 48 Section 3 Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version and the current LAN and Wireless LAN settings on your access point Au of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here Firmware Version 1 00 Thu 13 Sep 2007 MAC Address 00 40 f4 03 17 40 Connection Dynamic IP IP Address 192 168 0 125 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 WIRELESS LAN MAC Address O0 40 f4 03 17 40 Network Name SSID1 dlink Channel 1 Security Type Open Disabled D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 49 Section 3 Configuration Log The DAP 1150 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP If the AP is rebooted the logs are automatically cleared You can save the log files under Log Setting First Page This button directs you to the first page of the log Last Page This button directs you to the last page of the log Previous This button directs you to the previous Page page of the log Next Page This button directs you to the next p
11. mer nee sa WIRELESS Th e Wi re ess S et u p W Za rd IS CO m p ete Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Click Finish to reboot the device The wireless setup wizard has completed Finish WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 36 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 Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless For PBC configuration skip to next page There are two ways to add wireless device to your wireless network C IC k Co n n ect to CO n tl n u e PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration amp PIN 05661469 Please enter the PIN from your wireless device and click the below Connect button Cc PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button WIRELESS Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you ENEE Frmware Verson v1 00 Please start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network within 100 seconds WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 37 Section 3 Configuration S e ect P BC to u se th e P u S h B u tto n Co nfi Q U rat O n tO Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 connect to yo
12. network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead may lower actual throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range maximum throughput based on 802 119 devices D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 76 D Link Building Networks for People Version 1 10 2009 04 15
13. the configuration pages Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 66 Section 6 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings e Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click the button to restore the settings to their defaults e 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 e Close your web browser if open and open it e Access the web based configuration utility Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D Link access point in the address bar This should open the login page for your the web based configuration utility e f you still cannot access the web based configuration utility unplug the power to the access point for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the web based configuration utility If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your access point Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset the access point locate the rese
14. your network manually WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 17 Section 3 Configuration Enter a network name and choose Automatically assign MERETE Fimware Version v1 00 a network key To Manually assign a network key skip to page 19 i i Give your network a name using up to 32 characters Click Next to continue ee a hane ug up to 38 characte Automatically assign a network key Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the AP will automatically assign a security key also called WEP or WPA key to your network C Manually assign a network key Use this option if you prefer to create your own key v Use WPA encryption instead of WEP WPA is stronger than WEP and all D Link wireless client adapters support WPA WIRELESS If you choose WP A PSK encryption the following Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard Please enter the following settings in the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network and keep a note of it for future reference Wireless Network Name dlink16d7 SSID Wireless Security Mode WPA PSK Network Key PFNA5570LISJIR4MHOASUDE262 WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 18 Section 3 Configuration If you choose WEP encryption the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients
15. 0 Select Auto as the configuration method only if your product Page ar wireless device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup Skip to next page for Manual configuration Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue C IC k N ext to CO n ti n u e Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually WIRELESS Click Save to save your network settings product Page DaP is Please enter the following settings in the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network and keep a note of it for future reference Wireless Network Name SSID dlink16d7 Wireless Security Mode WPA PSK Network Key DISIXXIESK2L23S6L220PT6P8 WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 16 Section 3 Configuration In order for your network settings to take effect AP will Product Page DAP Fimware Verson v1 00 reboot automatically Click continue to return to the login page Change setting successfully WIRELESS Select Manual as the configuration method to setup E Finne Versen V0 your network manually Click Next to continue Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Select this option if you want to setup
16. 50 Firmware Version v1 00 DAP 1150 II SETUP ADYANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints Click on the links For more Setup informations of each e Wizard section in the GUL e Wireless Setup e LAN Setup Advanced e Advanced Wireless e Access Control Maintenance e Device Administration e Save and Restore e Firmware Update Status e Device Info Log e Statistics e Wireless D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 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 1150 offers the following types of security e WPA Personal Pre Shared Key e WPA Enterprise Extensible Authentication Protocol e WPA2 Personal Pre Shared Key 2 WPA2 Enterprise Extensible Authentication Protocol 2 e WPA2 Auto Personal e WPA2 Auto Enterprise Extensible Authentication Protocol 2 Auto e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires
17. No need to dedicate office space D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 70 Appendix B Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is quickly expanding beyond home and office use The freedom of mobility it offers is becoming so popular that more and more public facilities are now providing wireless access to attract people Public places that offer wireless access is usually called a hotspot Using a D Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like airports hotels coffee shops libraries restaurants and convention centers A wireless network is relatively easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a central location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal and extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the
18. S If you choose WEP enter the wireless security password lkkrkkdkuee Frere Verson VL OG and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard Please enter the wireless security password to establish wireless connection Key Type HEX E Key Size 64 6i v Wireless Security HE Password WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 27 Section 3 Configuration If you choose WPA enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard Please enter the WPA personal passphrase to establish wireless connection WPA Personal Passphrase 8 to 64 characters ied feel Be WIRELESS If you choose WPA2 enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and Mr Firmware Version v1 00 click Next to complete the Setup Wizard P a Please enter the WPA42 personal passphrase to establish wireless connection WPA2 Personal Passphrase 8 to 64 characters mer nee sa WIRELESS The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete Product Page oars Click Finish to reboot the device The wireless setup wizard has completed el WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 28 Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard For Wireless Client Mode This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your AP with wireless client mode It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to setup your wireless network Product Page p p 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Click Launch Wirel
19. USER MANUAL DAP 1150 VERSION 1 1 WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview amrnannnuvnannannnnnnnnnannnunnunnannnvenannavnnnnan 4 PENANG 4 System Requirements rrrarrnnnnennnrnnnnennnnnnnnrnnnnennnrn 4 Introduction POE EE EE 5 Features EE 6 Hardware Overview cccceccccceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeeaues 7 Connections arurnarunnnvnnnrvnnnnvennevnvennennenneennennen 7 LEDO eer E E EEE EAR 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 0 9 AP Repeater Wireless Client Mode 0008 10 Access Point Mode arrarvnrnnnrnnrnernrnurnnrnurnnennsnnere 10 Wireless Client Mode rrrarnnnnnnnnnnnnennennevnnnnnnnennen 11 Repeater Mode cccceccseeceeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 12 Coulee 13 Web based Configuration Utility rornnnennnennn 13 Wireless Setup Wizard rrrarerareranenarennnrnnnrnnnennere 14 Wireless Setup Wizard For AP Mode 15 Setup Wizard For Repeater Mode 0c00 22 Setup Wizard For Wireless Client Mode 29 Add Wireless Device With WPS nranenarnanvnnennnvnnenn 37 Wizard Setup ne 39 ASF Le 39 Repeater EEE 41 Wireless Client rrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnennnnneenen 42 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual LAN Setup rrrrernronnrvnrerarerernnnennvevunerernnnenunennen 43 LAN SEN ee 44 Advanced Wireless r rnrrnrnrnnnnnnnnvnvvnnnnnvnnenenene 45 ACCESS
20. age of the log Clear Log This button clears all current log content Log Settings This button opens a new menu where you can configure the log settings Refresh This button refreshes the log D Link DAP 1150 User Manual view Log displays the activities occurring on the DAP 1150 LOG FILES ite Page lasi ze PrETIGUS pee MESLPEGEe Clear Log Log Settings Refresh page 1 of 1 Time Message 50 Section 3 Configuration Statistics The DAP 1150 keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit packets passing through the D4P 1150 Refresh Receive Transmit LAN 026 Packets 2791 Packets WIRELESS 2761 Packets 763 Packets Wireless This list displays the MAC addresses of connected wireless clients and the length of time that they have been connected The Wireless Client table below displays Wireless clients connected to the AFP Access Point I Wireless Client mode it displays the connected AP s MAC address and connected Time Connected Time MAC Address 46 sec 00 13 ce 700524 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 51 Section 3 Configuration Help The Help menu contains an index of links to help topics for each feature of the DAP 1150 Product Page DAP 11
21. atible 802 11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP Clients must use the same SSID wireless network name and channel as the AP in order to connect If wireless security is enabled on the AP the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP Multiple clients can connect to the AP at the same time in Access Point mode INTERNET CABLE DSL MODEM DAP 1150 WIRELESS G mmm ACCESS POINT QE RA LH EN g w a yy Wireless PC Wireless PC Wireless PC Wireless PCs Using the DAP 1150 as a Central Connection Point D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 10 Wireless Client Mode In AP Client mode the DAP 1150 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet enabled device such as a game console or a TV set top box Connect your Ethernet enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients INTERNET CABLE DSL MODEM DAP 1150 WIRELESS G ACCESS POINT Gaming Console Ethernet enabled Gaming Console Using the DAP 1150 as a Wireless Interface to Access the Internet D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 11 Appendix A Wireless Modes Repeater Mode Repeater mode increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of another AP or wireless router The APs and wireless router if used must be within range of each other Make sure that all clients APs and the wireless router all use the same SSID wireless network name and chan
22. ault setting of 2 346 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly decrease your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2 346 Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance A DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages The default vaule is 3 and the possible range of vaules is between 1 and 255 For the fastest soeed select G Mode to include only 802 11g devices in your network Select Mixed Mode to include 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network Select Short or Long Preamble The default setting in Long Preamble The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors for communication between the access point and roaming wireless network adapters Note High network traffic areas should use the short preamble type WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is only available in Access Point Mode WMM provides basic QoS Quality of Service functions for wireless networks WMM prioritizes traffic based on the 4 AC Access Categories of voice video best effort and background However WMM does not provide guaranteed throughput D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 45 Section 3 Configuration Access Control Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients by their MAC addresses from accessing the DAP 1150 You can
23. bnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your access point Gateway Enter the IP Address of the router in your network address Device It allows you to configure this device more easily when your network using TCP IP protocol You can enter the device Name NetBIOS name of the AP into your web browser to access the instead of ip address for configuration Name D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 44 Section 3 Configuration TX Rates Transmit Power Beacon Interval RTS Threshold Fragmentation DTIM Interval Beacon Rate Mode Setting Preamble Type WMM Advanced Wireless Select the transmission rate for the network ETTE Choose 100 50 3dB 25 6dB or TX Rates auto Mbps 12 5 9dB Transmit Power 100 v Beacon interval 100 roisec range 1 1000 default 1007 Beacons are packets sent by an access point redi EEE Tegneserie to synchronize a wireless network Specify a beacon interval value The default value 100 Fragmentation 2346 range 256 2346 default 2346 even number only OTIM interval 3 range 1 255 default 3 is recommended l Mode setting G Mode Mixed Mode This value should remain at its default setting Preamble Type Short Preamble Long Preamble of 2 432 If you encounter inconsistent WMM Enabled Disabled data flow only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2 432 are recommended This value should remain at its def
24. c if you connect your DAP 1150 to another DAP 1150 operating in the Ad Hoc mode You can input the wireless network name of the root AP or click the Site Survey button to find the root AP Click this button to choose the root AP from an available connection list The channel used will be displayed The channel will follow the root AP WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Site Survey Wireless Mode wireless Client Network Type Infrastructure Wireless Network Name Also called the SSID Wireless Channel Domain FCC Enable Auto Channel Scan Enable Hidden Wireless Also called Disable SSID Broadcast WIRELESS MAC CLONE Enable MAC Source Auto MAC Address Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the DAP 1150 If not manually assigned the packet s source MAC address field will be automatically selected as the DAP 1150 s MAC address Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP 1150 to enable the clone function Click the Scan button to search for all available devices connected to your DAP 1150 s Ethernet ports Select a wireless security setting Options are None WEP WPA or WPA2 See p 53 of this manual for a detailed explanation of the wireless security options Select enable if you want to configure 1150 with WPS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 42 Section 3 Configuration LAN Setup The LAN Lo
25. cal Area Network is your private internal network This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP 1150 The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range This IP address cannot be seen from the Internet Product Page paP 1150 Firmware Version 1 00 DAP 1150 II SETUP ADYANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hinks Wireless Setup Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your AP and also to configure the ane Bea Grote LAM Setup build in DHCP Server to assign IP address to the computer settings LAN settings allow Device Name NetBIOS Name allows you to configure this device more easily when your var Poaceae Hare Al Logout network using TCP IP protocol You can enter the device name of the AP into your web interface of DAP 1150 LAN ieee browser to access the instead of IP address for configuration Recommend to change the IF address is private to device name if there re more than ane D Link devices within the subnet your internal network and D Link DAP 1150 User Manual LAN CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the Access Point My LAN Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP v DYNAMIC IP DHCP LAN CONNECTION TYPE IP Address Information IP Address f192 168 0 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway address 0 0 0 0 DEVICE NAME NETBIOS NAME Device Name dinkap is not visible to Internet The factory default sett
26. ccess WPA PSK WPA2 PSK and 64 128 bit WEP Encryption to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications The DAP 1150 also includes additional security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access The DAP 1150 supports WPS on three operation modes with each capable of being conveniently setup by using PIN method or Push Button 1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802 119 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 5 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Multiple operation modes Can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point Wireless Client Wireless Repeater mode e Total security Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA WPA2 to protect network against outside intruders e Supports WPS WiFi Protected Setup on three operation modes e Connect home and soho to a wireless network Create a wireless network for your home and office using the D Link DAP 1150 as an 802 119 standard Wireless Access Point Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and let others wirelessly access your Internet connection Enjoy surfing the web checking e mail and chatting with family and friends online e Protect wireless net
27. ct A u to CO nfi Q u rat i on if YO U Wa nt to use W i Fi Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Protected Setup If you want to setup your network manually skip to page 33 Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup C Ick N ext to conti n u e C Manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually Prev Next Ext WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 30 Section 3 Configuration Select PIN to connect your wireless device with WPS EEEE mare Version v1 00 Enter the PIN number used into you access point and cl Ick Co n n ect There are two ways to connect to wireless device with WPS PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration PIN 95661469 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Please enter the above PIN into your Access Point and click the below Connect button Cc PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button below with 120 seconds Prev Connect Ex WIRELESS Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you ENEI Frmware Verson v1 00 WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 31 Section 3 Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to HEr Firmware Version connect to your network Click Connect to continue There are two ways
28. d then click the Connect button 5 Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway D Link DAP 1150 User Manual i Not con 36 al Atheros Wireless Network Connection eck 2 O Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties There may be new firmware for your DAP 1150 to improve functionality and performance Click here to check for an upgrade on our support site After you have download the new firmware file from our support site click the Browse button below to find the firmware file on your local hard drive Click the Save Settings button to update the firmware on the DAP 1150 CURRENT FIRMWARE INFO Current Firmware Version v1 00 Firmware Date Thu 13 Sep 2007 Browse aD wea MD Ww i Connect to a network dlink300 is an unsecured network Connect to a different network Cancel 64 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 6 The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the connection progress 7 The following Successfully connected to SSID name window is displayed Choose to save this network and or start this new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button D Link DAP 1150 User Manual wP Connect to a network Connecting to dlink300 ft a
29. disable Auto Channel Scan see below and you will be able to select a wireless channel Enable Auto Check the box to enable Auto Channel Scan Enable this feature to auto select the channel for the best wireless performance Channel Scan Enable Hidden Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be Wireless broadcast by the DAP 1150 This prevents the SSID from being seen by site survey utilities so any wireless clients will have to be pre configured with the SSID of the DAP 1150 in order to connect to it Wireless Security Mode D Link DAP 1150 User Manual WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Access Point 35 survey dlink Also called the SSID 1 iz Domain FCC Enable uto Channel Scan M Enable Hidden Wireless 7 Also called Disable SSID Broadcast Wireless Mode Wireless Network Name Wireless Channel WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode Disable Wireless Security not recommended WIFI PROTECTED SETUP ALSO CALLED WEN 2 0 IN WINDOWS VISTA Enable fr Lock Wireless Security W Current PIN 95661469 Generate New FIN Reset PIN to Default Wi Fi Protected Status Enabled Not configured Eser boende Select a wireless security setting Options are None WEP WPA WPA2 or WPA2 Auto See p 53 of this manual for a detailed explanation of the wireless security options 39 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Enable or disable the Wi Fi protected setup feature Setu
30. e 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 utility by opening a web browser and entering the device name of the access point dlinkap Click on Wireless Settings on the left side WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode Enable WPA Wireless Security enhanced vi 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable wea requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication WPA2 Auto Wireless Security i Cipher Type 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or PSK J EAP Auto RADIUS Server 1 IP 4 Next to Personal Enterprise select oe Enterprise Shared Secret RADIUS Server 2 IP 5 Next to RADIUS Server enter the IP Address of Port your RADIUS server Shared Secret 6 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 7 Next to Shared Secret enter the security key 8 Click Save Settings to save your settings D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 57 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users can use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility to connect to a wireless network The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility
31. ed Key or type to Open Key when WEP is enabled Open You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box in which case it will be converted into hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters 5 text characters can be entered for 4 Next to WEP Encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit 54 bit keys and 13 characters for 128 bit keys encryption Authentication WEP Encryption 64Bt 5 Next to Key Type select either Hex or ASCII Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are Key Type HES valid ASCII All numbers and letters are valid Default WEP Key WEP Key I M WEP Key 1 6 Next to Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create WEP Key 2 Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your WEP Key 3 wireless devices You may enter up to 4 different WEP Key 4 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 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 54 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 There are 2 major improvements over WEP e Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking
32. em settings file to be used Click Upload Settings when you have selected the file to be loaded back onto the access point You can reset the DAP 1150 back to the factory default settings by clicking on Restore Device Make sure to save the current system settings before clicking on Restore Device You will lose your current system settings after you click Restore Device D Link DAP 1150 User Manual The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive You can upload any saved settings file that was created by the DAP 1150 SAVE AND RESTORE Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Im Upload Settings Restore To Factory Default Settings Load Settings From Local Hard Drive 47 Section 3 Configuration Click here to check for an update on our support site Current Firmware Info Firmware Update This feature is used to update the firmware of the DAP 1150 The current firmware version and firmware date are displayed here Click this link and you will be connected to D Link s support website where you can download the latest firmware version to your local hard drive To update the firmware click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the updated firmware file Click the Save Settings button after you have selected the updated firmware file D Link DAP 1150 User Manual There may be new firmware for yon DAF 1150 to improve functionality and performance Click
33. ent ANTENNA 2dBi Gain detachable omni directional antenna with RP SMA connector D Link DAP 1150 User Manual RECEIVE SENSITIVITY For 802 11b at 8 PER 11Mbps 80dBm 5 5Mbps 84dBm 2Mbps 87dBm 1Mbps 88dBm For 802 119 at 10 PER 54Mbps 65dBm 48Mbps 66dBm 36Mbps 70dBm 24Mbps 74dBm 18Mbps 77dBm 12Mbps 79dBm 9Mbps 81dBm 6 Mbps 82dBm Transmit Output Power For 802 11b 16dBm typical For 802 119 14dBm typical 19 Appendix D Technical Specifications SECURITY 64 128 bit WEP data encryption 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA EAP WPA2 EAP STORAGE TEMPERATURE TKIP AES 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F MAG address filtering SSID broadcast disable function OPERATING HUMIDITY 10 to 90 non condensing QUALITY OF SERVICE QoS Wi Fi Multimedia WMM STORAGE HUMIDITY 5 to 95 non condensing DEVICE MANAGEMENT Web based management through Internet Explorer v 6 or later Netscape Navigator v 6 or later or other Java enabled browser Diagnostic LED Power WLAN LAN POWER INPUT 5VDC 1 2A External power adapter DIMENSIONS 144 W x 109 D x 30 H mm 5 67 x 4 29 x 1 18 inches WEIGHT 220grams 0 5Ib OPERATING TEMPERATURE 54Mbps maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802 119 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of
34. ess Setup Wizard to begin par 1150 P SETUP ADF ANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hints Wireless Setup IF you are new bo networking and have never configured an access point before click on Launch d and the The following Web based Setup Wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network LAN Setup setup This Setup Wizard will guide you through step by step instructions on how to set up es VOL Wireless network and how to make it secure Logout Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Reb Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard must be the same with the settings of the D Link Access Point which YOU want to connect afews to get your network up and running Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to keine Firmware Version v1 00 continue It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet Enter the Device Name of the AP Recommend to change the Device Name if there re more than one D Link devices within the subnet Click Next to continue Device Name NetBIOS Name dlinkap Next Exit WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 29 Section 3 Configuration If you want to change the admin account password kaka Femware version v1 00 You may change the admin account password by entering in a new password Click Next to continue Password Verify Password WIRELESS S e e
35. feature ensures that the keys havent been tampered with e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP is done through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point WPA EAP WPA2 EAP incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA2 Auto PSK WPA2 Auto EAP accepts wireless clients that use WPA or WPA2 Authentication is sill necessary D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 55 Section 4 Security 1 Configure WPA PSK WPA2 PSK and WPA2 Auto PSK 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
36. feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless access points and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or X 10 wireless products such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 9 AP Repeater Wireless Client Mode How you use your DAP 1150 will determine which mode you choose on the DAP 1150 This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup Access Point Mode In Access Point mode the DAP 1150 acts as a central connection point for any computer client that has a 802 119 or backward comp
37. in Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to SSi Firmware Version v1 00 continue It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet Enter the Device Name of the AP Recommend to change the Device Name if there re more than one D Link devices within the subnet Click Next to continue Device Name NetBIOS Name dlinkap Next Exit WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 22 Section 3 Configuration If you want to change the admin account password keee Femware version v1 00 You may change the admin account password by entering in a new password Click Next to continue Password Verify Password WIRELESS S e ect A uto CO nfi Q u rat i on if YO U Wa nt to use W Fi Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Protected Setup If you want to setup your network manually skip to page 26 Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup C Ick N ext to CO nti n u e C Manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually Prev Next Ext WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Select PIN to connect your wireless device with WPS EEIE mare Version v1 00 Enter the PIN number used into you access point and cl Ick Co n nect There are two ways to connect to w
38. in connecting your Fone LAN Setup DAF 1150 to the wireless network dick on the button below Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard cat Launch Wireless Setup Wizard v simple steps Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings to get your network up and on your wireless clent adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Access Point running This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your DAP 1150 to wireless network using WPS It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device with WPS Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to ENEZ Firmware Version v1 00 continue It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet Enter the Device Name of the AP Recommend to change the Device Name if there re more than one D Link devices within the subnet Click Next to continue Device Name NetBIOS Name dinkap Next Exit 15 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Section 3 Configuration If YO u W a nt to ch a n Q e th e ad mMm i n aCCO u nt p a S SWO rd Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 enter a new password and click Next You may change the admin account password by entering in a new password Click Next to continue Password verify Password Be fe Ea WIRELESS Firmware Version v1 0
39. ing is Dynamic IFFDHCP LAN Connection type The Factory default setting is Dynamic IFFEDHCP to allow the DHCP host to automatically assign the Access Point an IP address that conforms to the applied local area network Enable Static IP which allows the IP address of the G4P 1150 to be manually configured in accordance to the applied local area network IP Address The default IP address is 192 168 0 30 It can be modified to conform to an existing local area network Please note that the IP address of each device in the Wireless local area 43 Section 3 Configuration LAN Settings My LAN The DAP 1150 is set to Dynamic IP by default Connection is The IP address and subnet mask will fallback to 192 168 0 50 and 255 255 255 0 if don t get IP address from DHCP server exceed 30 My LAN Connection is Dynamic IFEDHEP E seconds LAN CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the Access Point DYNAMIC IP DHCP LAN CONNECTION TYPE Static IP Select this option if you are manually assigning IP Address Information an IP Address IP Address 1197 168 0 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Dynamic IP Select this option if you would like to have an MED es IP Address automatically assigned to the DAP Gateway address o 0 0 0 1150 by a DHCP server in your network DEVICE NAME NETBIOS NAME IP Address Enter the IP address of the access point Device Name dlinkap Su
40. ints If you are new to networking and have never configured an access point Eoucae before click on Launch AR Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Setup Wizard and the access point will guide you through few simple steps Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings to get your network up and on your wireless client adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Access Point running 37 i ER Gad If you would like to utilize our easy to use web based wizard to assist you in connecting your LAN Setup DAP 1150 to the wireless network click on the button below This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your DAP 1150 to wireless network using WPS It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device With WPS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 14 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard For AP Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting you wireless device to your access point It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Product Page paP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to begin DAP 1150 II SETUP ADYANCED MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hints Wireless Setup F You are new bo If you would like to utilize our easy to use web based wizard to assist you
41. ireless device with WPS PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration PIN 95661469 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Please enter the above PIN into your Access Point and click the below Connect button Cc PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button below with 120 seconds Prev Connect Ex WIRELESS Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you ENEI Frmware Verson v1 00 WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to HETESTE Huna Verse connect to your network Click Connect to continue There are two ways to connect to wireless device with WPS PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration C PIN 95661469 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Please enter the above PIN into your Access Point and click the below Connect button PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button below with 120 seconds rev Comet Ba WIRELESS Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 are adding to your network to complete the setup Please press down the Push Button physical or virtual on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network within 119 seconds WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Man
42. k in the Network and Sharing Center window Product Page pap 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 There are two ways to connect to wireless device with WPS PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration PIN 95661469 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Please enter the above PIN into your Access Point and click the below Connect button C PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button below with 120 seconds Prev Connect E D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Dasme Er Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button SAVE AND RESTORE Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive E Restore To Factory Default Settings Browse meg xX Ea Se a w v Connect to a network 5 The following window displays connection progress Connecting to dlink300 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 61 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 6 Enter the network security key or passphrase for the AP in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for SSID name window When you are finished click the Connect button 7 The followi
43. lf you select WPA encryption the following screen will Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard Please enter the following settings in the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network and keep a note of it for future reference Wireless Network Name SSID dlink 16d7 Wireless Security Mode WPA PSK Network Key dlinkap1150 WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 20 Section 3 Configuration For WEP encryption enter a Network Key exactly 5 or Mame Fimware Version v1 00 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0 9 and A F Click Next to continue The WEP or Wired Equivalent Privacy key must meet one of the following guidelines Exactly 5 or 13 characters Exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0 9 and A F longer WEP key is more secure than a short one Network key dink SS WIRELESS If you select WEP encryption the following screen will EIEEE Firmware Version v1 00 show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard Please enter the following settings in the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network and keep a note of it for future reference Wireless Network Name dlink16d7 SSID Wireless Security Mode WEP Network Key dlink WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 21
44. 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 Disable MAC Filters Access Access control is set to Disable by default Control Select Reject to deny access to the AP Select Accept to allow access to the AP MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the client that you want to allow or deny access to the AP Connected Select the MAC address of a computer from PCs the drop down menu and click Clone to fill in the MAC Address field with that computer MAC Filter List This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected filter D Link DAP 1150 User Manual WIRELESS ACCESS SETTINGS Use the client s MAC Address to authorize network access through the Access Point Access Control MAC Address Connected PCs MAC FILTER LIST MAC Address 46 Section 3 Configuration New Password Confirm Password Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore To Factory Default Settings Maintenance Device Administration Enter a new password Re enter the password to confirm it PASSWORD New Password rrr Confirm Password secccees Save and Restore Click Save to save the current system settings as a file onto your local hard drive To load a system settings file click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the syst
45. nel Wireless Router DAP 1150 WIRELESS G ACCESS POINT AA A eee T gt Extending the Wireless Coverage of a Wireless Router Using the DAP 1150 D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 12 Section 3 Configuration Configuration Web based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP 1150 you may use the configuration utility that D Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose After you have completed the initial installation you can access the configuration menu at any time by opening the web browser and typing in the device name of the DAP 1150 The DAP 1150 s default device name is shown below D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer 1 Open the web browser File Edit Viem Favorites Tools Help Om 0 6 l 2 Type in the device name of the DAP 1150 dlinkap Note If you have changed the default device name assigned to the DAP 1150 make sure to enter the correct device name 3 Type admin in the User Name field 4 Leave the Password blank 5 Click OK WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 13 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard C i C k L a u n Cc h W i re e S S S et u p W i Z a rd to Q u i C k y Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 configure your access point TO SAUN VOUK EL MENOR URNI Sy you can click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page Helpful
46. ng Successfully connected to SSID name window is displayed Choose to save this network and or start this new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button D Link DAP 1150 User Manual g v m GO w Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for dlink300 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters ea Ifyou have a USB flash drive with network settings for dlink300 insert it now ce eae a SD w Connect to a network Successfully connected to dlink300 V Save this network 7 Start this connection automatically 62 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Unsecured Network The following are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection on an unsecured network using Windows Vista 1 Right click on Network and click on Properties 2 Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click EEEIEE ware verson v1 00 Please start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network within 118 seconds WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 63 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window an
47. on restores Receptor for the Power the access point to its original Adapter factory default settings D Link DAP 1150 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LAN Blinking green light Power Solid green light indicates activity Solid green indicates connection toa light indicates connection power source WLAN Blinking green light indicates wireless activity solid green light indicates connection D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 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 Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D Link access point and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3
48. 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 shown below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click T o es aug NE OF more wireless NETWORKS are IN range o IS COMPUTE on the center of the bubble to access the utility To see the list and connect dick this message or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Chance Windies Fremall settings lower right corner next to the time Select View Available ne Wireless Networks Repar View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 metwork Tae Choose a wireless network Refresh network list cack EE list below to connect to wireless network in range or to get more pa I Setup a wireless network 9 Test A The utility will display all available wireless networks in your wal area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click ep m ani the Connect button storing aa nem ve sorry s ret p Security enabled wireless network all J e Change advanced e testi If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet ra RE check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer reve Come to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information af Connect D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 58 Section 5
49. overhead Log into the web based configuration utility by opening a web browser and entering the device name of the access point dlinkap Click on Wireless Settings on the left side Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto Next to PSK EAP select Personal WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode Enable WPA Wireless Security enhanced hd WPA requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication Cipher Type PSK EAP Confirmed Passphrase Next to Passphrase enter a key passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients Enter the passphrase again next to Confirmed Passphrase 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 WPA Personal WPA2 Personal or WPA2 Auto Personal on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 56 Section 4 Security Configure WPA EAP WPA2 EAP and WPA2 Auto EAP Enterprise It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters Pleas
50. p Lock Wireless Locking the wireless security prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registar using its PIN Devices Security can still be added to the wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup It is still possible to change wireless network settings with Manual Wireless Network Setup Wireless Network Setup Wizard or an existing external WLAN Manager Registar Current PIN Shows the current value of the access point s PIN Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN This becomes the access point s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user PIN interface of the registrar Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the access point Default Reset to Resets Wi Fi Protected Status to Not Configured Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi Fi Protected Status is Unconfigured Not Configured D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 40 Section 3 Configuration Repeater Wireless repeater mode extends the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or wireless router Wireless The Wireless Network Name is a unique name PETTEE Network Name that identifies a network All devices on a also called the network must share the same wireless network Wireless Mode Repeater Site Survey SSID name in order to communicate on the network Wireless Network Name dlink Also called the SSID If you decide to change the wireless network Wireless Channel 2 oomain FCc name from the default setting enter
51. run box type cmd and click OK 2 CAWINDOWS system3 cmd exe At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter Microsoft Windows P Version 5 1 26 G gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp This will display the IP address subnet mask and Faen ke the default gateway of your adapter Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter IP Addrese es es es ee oa DE G installation security settings and the settings er salad VME SB stu C Documents and Settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot in a hotel coffee shop airport or another public place please contact an employee or administrator to verity their wireless network settings D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 73 Appendix C 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 gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP addres
52. s and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Example If the routers LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address You ca got IP seting assigned automaticaly you network supports 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number Tre you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN Er IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 P addess 182 168 0 82 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 ji Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The e secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the folowing DNS server addresses Preferred DNS Ei 92 1 68 AR pi 4 Alternate DNS Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 74 Appendix D Technical Specifications Technical Specifications NETWORK STANDARDS 802 119 wireless LAN 802 11b wireless LAN 802 3 802 3u 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet ANSI IEEE 802 3 NWay auto negotiation DEVICE INTERFACES 802 119 wireless LAN One 10 100BASE TX Ethernet LAN port OPERATING FREQUENCY 2 4 to 2 4835 GHz OPERATING CHANNELS FCC 11 ETSI 13 RADIO amp MODULATION SCHEMES DQPSK DBPSK CCK OFDM OPERATION MODES Access Point Repeater Wireless Cli
53. sed on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 68 Appendix B 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 waves 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 a worldwide leader and an award winning designer developer and manufacturer of networking products D Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford D Link has all the products you need to build your network How does wireless work Wireless works similar to how a cordless phone works using radio signals to transmit data from one point to another However wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and a Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a WLAN a device called an Access Point AP
54. t button hole on the rear panel of the unit With the access point powered on use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and the access point will go through its reboot process Wait about 30 seconds to access the access point The default IP address is dlinkap When logging in the username is admin and leave the password box empty D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 67 Appendix B Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on the latest industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home business or public wireless networks Strictly adhering to IEEE standards the D Link wireless family of products allows 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 A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards u
55. to connect to wireless device with WPS PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration C PIN 95661469 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Please enter the above PIN into your Access Point and click the below Connect button PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button below with 120 seconds rev Comet Ba WIRELESS Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 are adding to your network to complete the setup Please press down the Push Button physical or virtual on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network within 119 seconds WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 32 Section 3 Configuration Select Manual configuration to setup your network EEEN Frmware Verson v1 00 Click Next to continue Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually WIRELESS E n te r th e Wi re ess N etwo rk N am e of th e A P O r u se S te Product Page DAP 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 survey to find the AP Click Next to continue Tou can enter the Wireless Network Name of AP or use site survey to find the AP Wireless Network Name SSID dlink Site Surve
56. ual 25 Section 3 Configuration Select Manual configuration to setup your network ESEA Firmware Version v1 00 manually Click Next to continue Please select one of the following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually WIRELESS If you clicked on Site Survey to following screen will be displayed SSID BSSID Channel Type Encrypt Signal Select po 00179a84c23f 1 B G AP no 87 c Find your access point from the list and click Connect oe O0037fbefleb 6 B G AP WPA2 PSK 50 C to complete the Setup Wizard pple Network 2b4a4b 001b632b4a4b 7 B G AP no 40 e DIR 615 B2 000364000124 11 B G AP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 33 c cea 001b11740ca4 5 B G AP no 32 c 00 FON 0015e9c9c950 1 B G AP no 30 atin 0018e7235f32 2 B G AP no 30 a UG O01b11b58024 11 B G AP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 29 C DIR 330 me 001b114c74cf 6 B G AP WPA PSK 24 C dlink 3 oe 001b11b56930 6 B G AP WPA PSK 20 C raii 001b11b56931 6 B G AP no 20 c dlink OOdefa27a101 6 B G AP no 16 C i 001195eb7d6e 1 B G AP no 1 c Connect Exit D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 26 Section 3 Configuration Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click MEET Firmware Version v1 00 Next to continue Please select the wireless security mode None C WEP C WPA C WPA2 WIRELES
57. ur network Click Connect to continue There are two ways to add wireless device to your wireless network PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration C PIN Please enter the PIN from your wireless device and click the below Connect button PBC Please press the bush button on your wireless device and press the Connect button WIRELESS Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you EMERE Firmware Version v1 00 are adding to your network to complete the setup Please press down the Push Button physical or virtual on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network within 118 seconds WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 38 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Setup Access Point In AP mode the DAP 1150 acts as a central connection point for any computer client that has an 802 11g or backward compatible 802 11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that identifies a network All devices on a network must share the same wireless network name Wireless Network Name also called the SSID in order to communicate on the network If you decide to change the wireless network name from the default setting enter your new wireless network name in this field Site Survey This button is unavailable in Access Point mode Wireless Auto channel selection is the default setting First Channel
58. work and data The DAP 1150 provides 64 128 bit WEP encryption and WPA WPA2 security to protect your network and wireless data In addition it also provides MAC address filtering and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit outsiders access to your home and office network e Flexibly configure your AP for different applications The DAP 1150 can be configured to operate as 1 an Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users 2 an Wireless Client to connect to another Access Point 3 a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all dead spots e Easy to install and use With D Link s Setup Wizard you can set up your wireless network in minutes It configures your DAP 1150 s operation mode makes it easy to add new wireless devices onto the network and helps you create a simple wireless network for your home and office 1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 6 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections LAN Port Connect ethernet device such as computer switch Switch Button Three Way switch used to select AP Repeater or wireless Client moce and hub REPEATER RESET Power Pressing the Reset Butt
59. y Prev no en WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 33 Section 3 Configuration If you clicked on Site Survey to following screen willbe FETT displayed Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 34 Section 3 Configuration Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click MEET Firmware Version v1 00 Next to continue Please select the wireless security mode None C WEP C WPA C WPA2 WIRELESS If you choose WEP enter the wireless security password iad Frere Verson VL OG and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard Please enter the wireless security password to establish wireless connection Key Type HEX E Key Size 64 6i v Wireless Security HE Password WIRELESS D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 35 Section 3 Configuration f YO U C h OOS e W PA 5 e n te r th e W P A P e rs O n a P as S p h ras e a n da Cl C k Product Page Dap 1150 Firmware Version v1 00 Next to complete the Setup Wizard Please enter the WPA personal passphrase to establish wireless connection WPA Personal Passphrase 8 to 64 characters WIRELESS Firmware Version v1 00 If you choose WPA2 enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and 25 click Next to complete the Setup Wizard D Link Eg Please enter the WPA2 personal passphrase to establish wireless connection WPA42 Personal Passphrase 8 to 64 characters
60. your new Enable Auto Channel Scan E wireless network name in this field Enable Hidden Wireless 7 Also called Disable SSID Broadcast WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Site Survey Click this button to choose the root AP from an Security Mode Disable Wireless Security not recommended available connection list WIFI PROTECTED SETUP ALSO CALLED WEN 2 0 IN WINDOWS VISTA Wireless The channel will follow the root AP The Channel channel used will be displayed Enable fv Enable Auto This option is unavailable in Repeater mode Channel scan Enable Hidden This option is unavailable in Repeater mode Wireless Wireless Select a wireless security setting Options are None WEP WPA or WPA2 See p 53 of this manual for a detailed Security Mode explanation of the wireless security options Wi Fi Protected Select enable if you want to configure 1150 with WPS Setup D Link DAP 1150 User Manual 41 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Client In wireless client mode the DAP 1150 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet enabled device such as a game console or a TV set top box Network Type Wireless Network Name also called the SSID Site Survey Wireless Channel Wireless MAC Clone MAC Address Scan Wireless Security Mode Wi Fi Protected Setup Select Infrastructure if you only connect your DAP 1150 to other wireless clients as such wireless PCs Select Ad Ho

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