AP1525B1
Wi-Fi Booster Access Point /MediaBridge
2D-Link DAP-1525 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
Front View ................................................................................ 9
Installation ....................................................................... 10
Before you Begin .........................................................................10
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................11
AP/Bridge .........................................................................12
AP Mode ........................................................................................12
Bridge Mode ................................................................................13
Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless)
Network .............................................................................14
One Touch AP Conguration ..................................................15
Conguration for AP Mode ............................................. 16
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................16
Setup Wizard ................................................................................17
Wireless Setup Wizard .......................................................18
Add Wireless Device With WPS ..............................................20
Manual Conguration ...............................................................22
Wireless Settings .................................................................22
LAN Setup ..............................................................................24
LAN Setup ..............................................................................25
Static IPv6 .........................................................................25
LAN Setup ..............................................................................26
Auto-conguration .......................................................26
Advanced ......................................................................................27
MAC Address Filter .............................................................27
Advanced Network ............................................................28
Guest Zone ............................................................................29
Schedule ................................................................................30
Tools ................................................................................................31
Admin .....................................................................................31
Time .........................................................................................32
System ....................................................................................33
Language Pack Upgrade ..................................................34
Firmware ................................................................................34
System Check .......................................................................36
Status ..............................................................................................37
Device Info ............................................................................37
Wireless ..................................................................................38
Logs .........................................................................................39
Statistics .................................................................................40
IPV6 ..........................................................................................41
Support ..........................................................................................42
Conguration for Bridge Mode ......................................43
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................43
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Setup Wizard ........................................................................44
Wireless ..................................................................................49
Wireless MAC Cloning ...............................................................49
Lan Setup ...............................................................................50
Lan Setup ...............................................................................51
Static IPv6 .........................................................................51
Lan Setup ...............................................................................52
Auto-conguration .......................................................52
Advanced ......................................................................................53
Schedule ................................................................................53
Tools ................................................................................................54
Admin .....................................................................................54
Time .........................................................................................55
System ....................................................................................56
Language Pack .....................................................................57
Firmware ................................................................................57
System Check .......................................................................59
Status ..............................................................................................60
Device Info ............................................................................60
Logs .........................................................................................61
IPv6 ..........................................................................................62
Support ..........................................................................................63
Wireless Security .............................................................64
What is WPA? ................................................................................64
Congure WEP (AP Mode) .......................................................65
Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) ....................................66
Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) .................................67
Congure WEP (Bridge Mode) ...............................................68
Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............................69
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................70
Using Windows® 7 ......................................................................70
Using Windows Vista® ...............................................................73
Congure Security ..............................................................75
Using Windows® XP ...................................................................76
Congure Security ..............................................................77
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 79
Wireless Basics .................................................................83
What is Wireless? .........................................................................84
Tips ...................................................................................................86
Wireless Modes ............................................................................87
Networking Basics ...........................................................88
Check your IP address ...............................................................88
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................89
Technical Specications ..................................................90
Contacting Technical Support ........................................ 91
Warranty ........................................................................... 92
Registration .....................................................................98
4D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-1525 Wi-Fi Booster
• Power Adapter
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• CD-ROM with User Manual
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, Safari 3.0 or higher, or Chrome 2.0 or higher
(for conguration)
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included
with the DAP-1525 will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning access point features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to protect your network against outside
intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an
802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos,
les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Wi-Fi Booster to router and share your high-speed
Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps
digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by smart beam technology, this high performance Wireless AP/Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing
dead spots. The Wi-Fi Booster is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add an
Xtreme N® Duo notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wi-Fi Booster supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network
or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless
of your client devices.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely aect wireless signal range.
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• 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 and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1525 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/g
standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11a/g PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays advanced network management features including
Content Filtering, which allows easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address.
• WPS PBC- (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Conguration) Push Button Conguration is a button that can be pressed
to add the device to an existing network or to create a new network. A virtual button can be used on the utility while
a physical button is placed on the side of the device.
This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP-1525 and another WPS enabled
device. A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web-based interface.
• WPS PIN - (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Personal Identication 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.
Congure your access point to your specic settings within minutes.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device
2 Mode Switch
Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz
3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs
4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter
1
2
3
4
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LEDs
1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light will indicate that AP Mode is ON.
2
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.
3 WPS Button
Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will ash green while
a WPS connection is being established. The button will light green for 5 seconds if a successful
WPS connection has been made.
4 Power LED/Button
A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply and also use this button to
power on/power o the device.
1
2
3
4
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Front View
1 Reset Button Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.
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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place the
DAP-1525 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Please congure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only
use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you must
turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the Wireless Bridge, and
then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump,
or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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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 (.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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 (sh
tanks), mirrors, le 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 is not
in use.
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Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1525 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you gure out
which setting works with your setup.
AP Mode
If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you will need
to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to “AP 5GHz”.
AP/Bridge
1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector such as a cable
or DSL client line that connects the
2. Internet to your home or oce.
3. Connect the cable properly or install the modem.
4. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access
Point.
5. Connect the DAP-1525’s Ethernet port to your LAN.
6. Move the switch to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode.
7. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or
notebook’s wireless adapter.
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Bridge Mode
If you want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players, or network attached
storage devices you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to “Bridge”.
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 oce.
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 wireless adapter.
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Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network
If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to
connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP”. The second Wireless Bridge will need
to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to “Bridge”.
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One Touch AP Conguration
This feature makes the Wireless Access Point to have the ability to exchange/learn the Wireless Prole from another Wireless
Router/Access Point.
1. Press the WPS button on your existing Router or Access Point. WPS LED will ash on and o.
2. Press WPS Push Button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds.
3. When One click AP setup is complete, your DAP-1525 will have the same Wireless settings as your existing Router or AP.
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Conguration for AP Mode
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or
http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to
the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
http://dlinkap
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Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly congure
your access point.
Setup Wizard
A welcome window appears. Click the Next button
to continue.
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This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through step-
by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected.
Wireless Setup Wizard
You may select either WPS or Manual for the conguration
method. Select Manual as the conguration method to
set up your network manually.
Refer to page 20 for WPS conguration.
Enter a network name (SSID). Tick the Assign a network
key check box to manually enter a WPA key between 8
and 63 characters. Deselect the Assign a network key
check box to automatically assign a network key.
Click Next to continue.
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This window displays the settings.
Click Save to save your network settings.
The following screen opens to indicate that you have
successfully saved your new settings.
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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.
Select WPS and click Next.
Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless
device to connect to your network.
For PBC conguration, skip to page 18.
Click Connect to continue.
Add Wireless Device With WPS
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Press down the Push Button on the wireless device
that you are adding to your network to complete the
setup.
Select PBC to use the Push Button Conguration in order
to connect to your network.
Click Connect to continue.
Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to your
wireless network to complete the setup.
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Wireless Band:
Enable Wireless:
Wireless
Network Name:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless
Channel:
Transmission
Rate:
Wireless Mode:
Band Width:
Displays the band you are using.
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do
not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all
the wireless functions.
When you are browsing for available wireless networks,
this is the name that will appear in the list (unless
Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name
is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is
highly recommended to change from the pre-congured
network name.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow
the DAP-1525 to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1525. The
Channel can be changed to t 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.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select
Best (automatic) for best performance.
The current wireless mode is set to Access Point, it will create a wireless infrastructure network.
Select the Band Width:
Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
Manual Conguration
Wireless Settings
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WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Tick this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications
for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n congurations.
Refer to page 69 for more information regarding the wireless security.
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Shows the current value of the access point’s PIN.
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 interface
of the user.
Restore the default PIN of the access point.
WMM Enable:
Security Mode:
Enable:
PIN:
Generate New
PIN:
Reset PIN to Default:
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Device Name:
LAN Connection
Type:
IPv4 Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
My IPv6
Connection is:
Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended
to change the Device Name if there is more than one
D-Link device within the subnet.
Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP.
If you change the IP address, once you click Save
Settings, you will need to enter the new IP address
in your browser to get back into the conguration
utility.
Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
Enter the default gateway IP address.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.
Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode
connected to the IPv6 Internet.
LAN Setup
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to congure the DHCP settings.
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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 conguration.
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary
DNS
Server:
Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your
Internet Service Provider.
Enter the IPv6 subnet prex length.
Enter the default gateway IP address.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.
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LAN Setup
Auto-conguration
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 Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following conguration.
Obtain IPv6
DNS Servers
automatically:
Use the following
IPv6 DNS Servers:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your
Internet Service Provider.
Enter the IPv6 subnet prex length.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address.
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Advanced
MAC Address Filter
The MAC address lter section can be used to lter 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.
Congure
MAC Filtering:
Rules:
When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected, MAC
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 Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY
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.
Enter a description of the ltering rule in the
Description eld and enter the MAC address to
add the rule. Click the corresponding clear button
to delete the rule.
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Transmit Power:
WMM Enable:
IGMP Snooping:
User the drop-down menu to select the transmit
power of the antennas.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will
improve the quality of video and voice applications
for your wireless clients.
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.
Advanced Network
This window is used to change the advanced LAN settings.
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Guest Zone
Enable Guest
Zone:
Wireless Band:
Wireless Network
Name:
Security Mode:
Enable Guest
Zones Clients
Isolation:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature. Select
the schedule of time when the Guest Zone will
be active. The schedule may be set to Always,
which will allow the particular service to always
be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Tools > Schedules section.
Display the wireless band status.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is
dierent from your main wireless network.
Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more
information regarding wireless security.
Tick the check box to prevent the guest clients
from accessing other guests in the guest zone.
Check to allow network connectivity between
the dierent zones created.
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones
will be separate from your main wireless network.
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Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include
every day.
Check All Days or enter a start and end time for your
schedule.
Click Add to save your schedule. You must click
Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go
into eect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the
Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon
to remove the schedule.
Name:
Days:
All Day-24hrs:
Add:
Schedule Rules
List:
Schedule
This section allows you to manage schedule rules for Wireless Settings and Guest Zone.
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