D Link AP1150A1 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 4
Package Contents ...................................................4
System Requirements ............................................. 4
Introduction ..............................................................5
Features ..................................................................6
Hardware Overview ................................................. 7
Connections .......................................................7
LEDs .................................................................. 8
Conguration ............................................................... 9
Web-based Conguration Utility .............................. 9
Setup Wizard ................................................... 11
Wireless ........................................................... 16
Wireless Settings .........................................17
LAN ..................................................................22
LAN Settings ................................................ 23
Advanced ...............................................................25
Performance .................................................... 25
Device Info ....................................................... 29
Log ................................................................... 30
Stats .................................................................31
Client Info .........................................................31
Wireless ...........................................................31
Support .................................................................. 32
Wireless Security.......................................................33
What is WEP? .......................................................33
Congure WEP ......................................................34
What is WPA? .......................................................36
Congure WPA-PSK .............................................37
Congure WPA (RADIUS) .....................................38
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 39
Using Windows® XP ...............................................39
Congure WEP ......................................................40
Congure WPA-PSK .............................................42
Filter .................................................................26
Tools ......................................................................27
Administrator Settings ......................................27
System Settings ............................................... 27
Update Firmware ............................................. 28
Status ....................................................................29
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 44
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 46
What is Wireless? ..................................................47
Tips ........................................................................59
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 50
2D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Table of Contents
Networking Basics .................................................... 51
Check your IP address ..........................................51
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 52
Technical Specications........................................... 53
3D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-1150 Wireless G Access Point
• Power Supply
• Manual on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DAP-1150 will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
Package Contents
System Requirements
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
Adapter
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled
•
4D-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 les with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps1, the DAP-1150 gives you high-speed
wireless network access for your home or ofce.
The DAP-1150 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g
compatible wireless client devices. The 1160 is also backwards compatible to 802.11b.
The DAP-1150 can be exibly congured 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 also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically assign IP
addresses to wireless network clients.
The DAP-1150 Access Point features Wi-Fi Protected Access (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,which can be setup easily by using PIN method or Push
Button.
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.
5D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
• Multiple operation modes – Can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, Wireless Client, Wireless
Repeater mode.
• Total security –
against outside intruders.
• Supports WPS(WiFi Protected Setup) on three operation modes.
• Connect home and soho to a wireless network –
D-Link DAP-1150 is an 802.11g standard Wireless Access Point. Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem
and wirelessly share your Internet connection. Enjoy surng the web, checking e-mail, and chatting with family and
friends online.
• Protect wireless network and data –
to protect your network and wireless data. In addition, it also provides MAC address ltering and the Disable SSID
Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to your home and ofce network.
• Flexibly congure your AP for different applications –
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".
• Easy to install and use –
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 ofce.
Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network
Create a wireless network for your home and ofce using the
The DAP-1150 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security
The DAP-1150 can be congured to operate as (1) an
With D-Link's Setup Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It congures
1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.
6D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
Switch Button:
You can select AP mode,
Wireless Client mode and
Repeater mode
LAN Port:
Connect Ethernet devices such
as computers,switches,and
hubs.
RESET: Pressing the Reset Button
restores the access point to its
original factory default settings.
Power: Receptor for
the Power Adapter.
7D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Power: Solid green light
indicates connection to a
power source
Hardware Overview
LEDs
LAN:Bli nking green light
indicates activity;Solid green
light indicates connection
WLAN: Blinking green light
indicates wireless activity;solid
green light indicates connection
8D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
I f y o u w i s h t o c h a n g e t h e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s o r o p t i m i z e t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e
DAP-1150 , D-Link has included a conguration utility for this purpose.
After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the conguration menu, at any time, by opening the webbrowser and typing in the IP address of the DAP-1150. The DAP-1150’s default IP address is shown below:
Open the web browser
Type in the IP address of the
DAP-1150.(192.168.0.50).
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1150, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Type admin in the User Name eld
Leave the Password blank
Click OK
9D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
After logging in the Setup > Wizard page will be displayed:
10D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Setup Wizard
A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily congure access point wireless security settings.
Click Launch Setup Wizard.
11D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
The wizard welcome screen will appear. Click Next to
continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Enter your wireless network name (SSID). Auto Channel
Scan is enabled by default. Uncheck the option to select a
channel. Click Next to continue.
12D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Select the type of wireless security you want to use:
• Best - WPA2 Authentication
• Better - WPA Authentication
• Good - WEP Encryption
• None - No Security
Click Next to continue.
If you selected Good (WEP) security, select a Key Type,
Key Size, and enter a Wireless Security Password:
Click Next to continue.
13D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
If you selected Better/Best security, enter a Wireless
Security Password between 8-63 characters:
Click Next to continue.
At the Setup Complete screen, if you selected Good
security, the following screen will show your WEP key. This
key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the
wireless network:
Click Save.
14D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
If you selected Better security, the following screen will
show your Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by
wireless clients connecting to the wireless network.
Click Save.
If you selected Best security, the following screen will show your
Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by wireless
clients connecting to the wireless network:
Click Save.
15D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Wireless
The Wireless page is used to congure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also
congured on this page.
16D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Wireless Settings
Mode:
Wireless Network
Name(Also called
the SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Wireless
Security Mode:
Operation mode is selected by hardware switch button on rear panel.You can select Access Point mode,Wireless Client mode and
Repeater mode.
dlink is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identies a network. All devices on a network must share the
same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input
your new SSID name in this eld.
Click this button to choose the root AP from an available connection list. This button is available in AP client and Repeater
mode.
Auto channel selection is the select by default. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices
on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network.
Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.
Select Enable if you do not want the SSID to be 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-congured with the SSID of the DAP-1150 in order to connect to it.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-Auto.See p.34 for a detailed explanation
of the wireless security options.
17D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Access Point
18D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual
Loading...