D Link AP1525A1 Users Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface...........................................................................	i
Trademarks...............................................................	i
Product Overview.........................................................	1
Package Contents....................................................	1
System Requirements..............................................	1
Introduction...............................................................	2
Features...................................................................	3
Hardware Overview..................................................	4
Back View...........................................................	4
Front View..........................................................	5
Hardware Overview..................................................	6
Bottom View.......................................................	6
Installation....................................................................	7
Wireless Installation considerations.........................	7
Connection - AP Mode.............................................	8
Connection - Bridge Mode........................................	9
One Touch AP Configuration.................................	10
Configuration..............................................................	11
Web-based Configuration Utility for AP Mode........	11
Setup Wizard....................................................	12
Wireless Settings..............................................	16
LAN Setup........................................................	18
LAN Setup........................................................	19
Static IPv6.....................................................	19
LAN Setup........................................................	20

Auto-configuration.........................................	20
MAC Address Filter..........................................	21
Advanced Network...........................................	22
Guest Zone.......................................................	23
Schedule..........................................................	24
Admin...............................................................	25
Time..................................................................	26
System.............................................................	27
Firmware...........................................................	28
System Check..................................................	29
Device Info.......................................................	30
Wireless............................................................	31
Logs..................................................................	32
Statistics...........................................................	33
IPv6..................................................................	34
Support.............................................................	35
Configuration..............................................................	36
Web-based Configuration Utility for Bridge Mode..36
Setup Wizard....................................................	37
Wireless Settings..............................................	41
Wireless Mac Cloning...................................	41
LAN Setup........................................................	42
LAN Setup........................................................	43
Static IPv6.....................................................	43
LAN Setup........................................................	44
Auto-configuration.........................................	44

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Schedule..........................................................	45
Admin...............................................................	46
Time..................................................................	47
System.............................................................	48
Firmware...........................................................	49
System Check..................................................	50
Device Info.......................................................	51
Logs..................................................................	52
IPv6..................................................................	53
Support.............................................................	54
Wireless Security.......................................................	55
What is WEP?........................................................	55
What is WPA?........................................................	56
Configure WEP (AP Mode)....................................	57
Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode).....................	58
Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode)...................	59
Configure WEP (Bridge Mode)...............................	60
Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode)...............	61
Connect to a Wireless Network................................	62
Using Windows Vista®...............................................................................	62
Configure WPA/WPA2.....................................	63
Connect Using WCN 2.0..................................	65
Using Windows® XP...............................................	66
Configure WPA2-PSK......................................	67
Troubleshooting.........................................................	69
Wireless Basics..........................................................	71
What is Wireless?...................................................	72

Tips.........................................................................	74
Wireless Modes......................................................	75
Networking Basics.....................................................	76
Check your IP address...........................................	76
Statically Assign an IP address..............................	77
Technical Specifications...........................................	78

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

•DAP-1525 Wireless N Smart Beam Access Point

•Power Adapter

•CAT5E Ethernet Cable

•CD-ROM with User Manual

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1525 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

System Requirements

•Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter

•Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher, Firefox 3.0 or higher, or Safari 3.0 or higher (for configuration)

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Introduction

The DAP-1525 is designed with SmartBeam Technology that can be added to any existing Access Point to instantly boost a Wi-Fi signal.

The device is with switchable 802.11n 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless operation bands, six-element directional antennas, 4 Gigabit ports, Bridge and Access Point mode support, and multiple SSID support for different applications.

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Features

•Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1525 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.The performance of this 802.11n wireless access point gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.

•Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1525 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11a/b/g PCI, USB, and CardBus adapters.

•Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including Content Filtering, which allows easily applied content filtering based on MAC address.

•WPS PBC - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Configuration is a button that can be pressed to add the device to an existing network or to create a new network.

•One Touch AP Configuration - support to exchange or learn the wireless profile from another access point.

•WPS PIN - (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Personal Identification Number ) A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the access point to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the access point. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.

•User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1525 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your Access Point to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Final 802.11n 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. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview

Back View

Mode Switch

Use to switch among 2.4GHz AP, 5GHz AP, and Bridge mode.

Ethernet Ports

In AP mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect to your switch/router. In Client mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect your computer to a wireless network.

USB Port

Use to connect to USB 2.0 printer sharing application.

Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Front View

Wireless LED (AP Mode)

A solid green light indicates the device is ready to link.

WPS Button

Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will flash green while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light green for 5 seconds if a successful WPS connection has been made.

Wireless LED (Bridge Mode)

A solid green light indicates a link has been established. A blinking green indicates the device is fail to connect to the AP.

Power LED

Press the button to power on the device. The LED lights solid green to indicate the power is on. Press the button again to turn it off.

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Bottom View

Reset Button

Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place the Access Point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

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.

2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 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.

3.Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wirelessAccess 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.

4.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5.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.

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Connection - AP Mode

TousetheDAP-1525inAPMode,followthestepsbelow:

1.Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or office.

2.Connect the cable properly or install the modem.

3.Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point.

4.Connect the DAP-1525’s Ethernet port to your LAN.

5.Move the switch to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode.

6.Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wireless adapter.

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Connection - Bridge Mode

To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below:

1.Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or office.

2.Connect the cable properly or install the modem.

3.Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point.

4.Move the switch to Bridge Mode.

5.Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wired adapter.

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One Touch AP Configuration

DAP-1525 supports One Touch AP Configuration. This feature makes DAP-1525 to have the ability to exchange or learn the wireless profile from another wireless router or access point.

1.Press the WPS button on your existing router or access point. WPS LED will flash.

2.Press the WPS button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds to start One Touch AP Configuration.

3.When One Touch AP Configuration is complete, the DAP-1525 will have the same wireless settings as the existing router or access point.

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Configuration

This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless Access Point using the Web-based configuration utility.

Web-based Configuration Utility for AP Mode

To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkapor http://192.168.0.50 in the address field.

Type Admin in the User Name field and then enter yourpassword.Leavethepasswordblankbydefault.

Click the Login button to log in to the Access Point.

IfyougetaPageCannotbeDisplayederror,please

refertothe Troubleshootingsectionforassistance.

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Setup Wizard

Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point.

A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue.

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Click the WPS radio button if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the Manual radio button if you want to configure the network manually.ForManualconfiguration,skiptopage15.

Click the Next button to continue.

Select PIN to enter the PIN number from other wireless device to connect to your network.

For PBC configuration, skip to page 14.

Click Connect to continue.

StartWPSonthewirelessdevicethatyouareadding to your wireless network to complete the setup.

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Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network.

Click Connect to continue.

Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup.

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Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually.

Click Next to continue

Enter a network name (SSID). Tick the Assign a networkkeycheckboxtomanuallyenteraWPAkey between 8 and 63 characters. Deselect the Assign a network key check box to automatically assign a network key.

Click Next to continue.

This window displays the settings.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

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Wireless Settings

Enable Tick the check box to enable the wireless Wireless: function.Ifyoudonotwanttousewireless,deselect the check box to disable all the wireless functions. Use the drop-down menu to select the time to enable the wireless function, or click the New Schedule button to create a

new time period.

Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of Network Name: yourwirelessnetwork.Createanameusingup to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.

Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be

Channel selected to allow the DAP-1525 to choose the

Selection: channel with the least amount of interference.

Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DAP- Channel: 1525. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network.

If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out.

Transmission Select the transmit rate. It is strongly Rate: suggested to select Best (automatic) for

best performance.

Wireless Mode: Usethedrop-downmenutoselectthewireless modeamong802.11nonly,802.11Mixed(b/g) onlyand802.11Mixed(b/g/n)in2.4GHzBand, or 802.11a only, 802.11n only and 802.11 Mixed (a/n) in 5 GHz Band.

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Bandwidth: Use the drop-down menu to select the Operating frequency band.

WMM Enable: WMM(Wi-FiMultimedia)isQoSforyourwirelessnetwork.Tickthisboxtoimprovethequalityofvideoandvoiceapplications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations.

Enable Hidden Enabling Hidden Mode is another way to secure your network. With this option enabled, no wireless Wireless: clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see what’s available. In order for your wireless devices to connect to your Access Point, you will need to manually enter the

Wireless Network Name on each device. This function is not available when WPS enabled.

Security Mode:

Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more information regarding wireless security.

Enable:

Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.

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LAN Setup

ThissectionwillallowyoutochangetheinternalnetworksettingsoftheAccessPointandtoconfiguretheStaticsettings.

Device Name: EntertheDeviceNameoftheAP.Itisrecommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.

LAN Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if type: your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,gateway,andDNSserveraddresses.Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private

network.

IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address of the Access Point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50.

If you change the IP address, once you click Save Settings,youwillneedtoenterthenewIPaddress in your browser to get back into the configuration utility.

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address.

Primary DNS

Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS

Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.

My IPv6 Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode

Connection is: connected to the IPv6 Internet.

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LAN Setup

Static IPv6

When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Static IPv6 to see the following configuration.

IPv6 Address: EnterthestaicIPv6addressprovidedbyyour

Internet Service Provider.

Subnet Prefix

Length: Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length.

Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address.

Primary DNS

Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS

Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.

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LAN Setup

Auto-configuration

When using the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode, the LAN IPv6 Address Settings section will vary based on the selected mode. Select Autoconfiguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following configuration.

Obtain IPv6

DNS Servers Click the raio button to directly obtain IPv6 automatically: DNS server automatically.

Use the following Click the raio button the enter IPv6 DNS

IPv6 DNS Servers: server manually.

Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS

Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.

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MAC Address Filter

The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.

Configure MAC When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected, MAC

Filtering below: addresses are not used to control network access. When Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When TurnMACFilteringON andDENY computers listed to access the network is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.

Rules: Enter a description of the filtering rule in the Description field and enter the MAC address to add the rule. Click the corresponding clear button to delete the rule.

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Advanced Network

This window is used to change the advanced LAN settings.

Transmit Power: User the drop-down menu to select the transmit power of the antennas.

WMM Enable: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improvethequalityofvideoandvoiceapplications for your wireless clients.

IGMP Snooping: This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conference and streaming audio/video.

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