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D Link AP1160A1 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
Conguration ............................................................... 9
Web-based Conguration Utility .............................. 9
Setup Wizard ................................................... 11
Wireless ........................................................... 16
Wireless Settings .........................................17
LAN ..................................................................24
LAN Settings ................................................ 25
Advanced ...............................................................27
Performance .................................................... 27
Device Info ....................................................... 31
Log ................................................................... 32
Stats .................................................................33
Client Info .........................................................32
Wireless Security.......................................................35
Congure WPA (RADIUS) .....................................40
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 41
Using Windows® XP ...............................................41
Congure WPA-PSK .............................................44
Filter .................................................................28
Tools ......................................................................29
Administrator Settings ......................................29
System Settings ............................................... 29
Update Firmware ............................................. 30
Status ....................................................................31
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 46
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 48
What is Wireless? ..................................................49
Tips ........................................................................51
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 52
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Networking Basics .................................................... 53
Check your IP address ..........................................53
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 54
Technical Specications........................................... 55
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-1160 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-1160 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
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link Wireless G Access Point(DAP-1160). With the ability to transfer les with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps1, the DAP-1160 gives you high-speed wireless network access for your home or ofce.
The DAP-1160 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-1160 can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Wireless Repeater, WISP Client Router2 or WISP Repeater
With its D-Link's Click 'n Connect Wizard, the DAP-1160 Access Point ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes. The DAP-1160 also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to wireless network clients.
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The DAP-1160 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-1160 also includes additional security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access.
With easy-to-use Web-based management, the DAP-1160 Access Point is the right choice for setting up your rst wireless network or extending the range of an existing wireless network.
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.
2 Function available in future firmware upgrade.
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Features
• Seven operation modes – Can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Wireless Repeater, WISP Client Router1 or WISP Repeater
• Total security – Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network
against outside intruders.
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• Two integrated ethernet ports –
Two Ethernet ports for ready connection to two computers, or to an Ethernet-
enabled device (e.g. a broadband router) and a PC.
• Connect home and soho to a wireless network –
Create a wireless network for your home and ofce using the D-Link DAP-1160 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 –
The DAP-1160 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security 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 –
The DAP-1160 can be congured to operate as (1) an Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, (2) an AP Client to connect to another Access Point, (3) a Bridge to joint two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as wireless hub and a bridge at the same time, (5) a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead" spots", (6) a WISP Client Router1 to let wireless Internet service subscribers share Internet connection with home/ofce Ethernet-enabled computers without the need for an extra router, or (7) a WISP Repeater2 to let WISP subscribers share Internet connection with wireless
computers without any extra router.
• Easy to install and use –
With D-Link's Click 'n Connect Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It congures your DAP-1160'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.
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.
2 Function available in future rmware upgrade.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
LAN Ports(1-2):
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers,switches,and hubs. LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports.
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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Status: Solid green after boot successfully
Power: Solid green light
indicates connection to a power source
Hardware Overview
LEDs
MAC Ctrl: Solid green when MAC control is enabled
LAN Ports(1-2): Blinking g r e e n l i g h t i n d i c a t e s activity;S olid gr een light
indicates connection
Link/Act: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity;solid green light indicates connection
WEP/WPA: Solid green when wireless security is enabled
Bridge/Repeater: Solid
green when bridge or
repeater is enabled
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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-1160 , 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 web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DAP-1160. The DAP-1160’s default IP address is shown below:
Open the web browser
Type in the IP address of the
DAP-1160.(192.168.0.50).
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1160, 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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Section 3 - Configuration
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:
Select Access Point mode,AP Client mode,Bridge mode,Bridge with AP mode or 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-1160. 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-1160 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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