D Link AP1150A1 User Manual

Table of Contents

Product Overview ........................................................ 4

Package Contents ...................................................4

System Requirements ............................................. 4

Introduction ..............................................................5

Features ..................................................................6

Hardware Overview ................................................. 7

Connections .......................................................7

LEDs .................................................................. 8

Conguration ............................................................... 9

Web-based Conguration 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

Congure WEP ......................................................34

What is WPA? .......................................................36

Congure WPA-PSK .............................................37

Congure WPA (RADIUS) .....................................38

Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 39

Using Windows® XP ...............................................39

Congure WEP ......................................................40

Congure 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

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Networking Basics .................................................... 51

Check your IP address ..........................................51

Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 52

Technical Specications........................................... 53

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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

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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 ofce.

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 congured 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.

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Features

• Multiple operation modes – Can be exibly congured 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 surng 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 ofce network.

• Flexibly congure 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 ofce.

Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network

Create a wireless network for your home and ofce using the

The DAP-1150 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security

The DAP-1150 can be congured to operate as (1) an

With D-Link's Setup Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It congures

1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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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.

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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

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Section 3 - Conﬁguration

Conﬁguration

This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration 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 conguration utility for this purpose.

After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the conguration 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

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After logging in the Setup > Wizard page will be displayed:

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Setup Wizard

A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily congure access point wireless security settings.

Click Launch Setup Wizard.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wireless

The Wireless page is used to congure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also congured on this page.

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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 identies 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-congured 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.

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Access Point

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