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D Link AP1525B1 Users Manual

Wi-Fi Booster Access Point /MediaBridge
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................. 4
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
System Requirements .................................................................4
Introduction ................................................................................... 5
Features ............................................................................................6
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 Conguration ..................................................15
Conguration for AP Mode ............................................. 16
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................16
Setup Wizard ................................................................................17
Wireless Setup Wizard .......................................................18
Add Wireless Device With WPS ..............................................20
Manual Conguration ...............................................................22
Wireless Settings .................................................................22
LAN Setup ..............................................................................24
LAN Setup ..............................................................................25
Static IPv6 .........................................................................25
LAN Setup ..............................................................................26
Auto-conguration .......................................................26
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
Conguration for Bridge Mode ......................................43
Web-based Conguration 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-conguration .......................................................52
Schedule ................................................................................53
Tools ................................................................................................54
Admin .....................................................................................54
Time .........................................................................................55
System ....................................................................................56
Language Pack .....................................................................57
Firmware ................................................................................57
System Check .......................................................................59
Status ..............................................................................................60
Device Info ............................................................................60
Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............................69
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................70
Using Windows® 7 ......................................................................70
Using Windows Vista® ...............................................................73
Congure Security ..............................................................75
Using Windows® XP ...................................................................76
Congure 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 Specications ..................................................90
Logs .........................................................................................61
IPv6 ..........................................................................................62
Support ..........................................................................................63
Wireless Security .............................................................64
What is WPA? ................................................................................64
Congure WEP (AP Mode) .......................................................65
Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) ....................................66
Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) .................................67
Congure WEP (Bridge Mode) ...............................................68
Contacting Technical Support ........................................ 91
Warranty ........................................................................... 92
Registration .....................................................................98
3D-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
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with the DAP-1525 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Product Overview
Package Contents
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 conguration)
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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 specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect 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 Conguration) Push Button Conguration 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.
Features
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 Identication 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. Congure your access point to your specic settings within minutes.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
1
2
3
4
1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device
2 Mode Switch
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
Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz
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LEDs
1
2
3
4
1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light will indicate that AP Mode is ON.
Wireless LED (Bridge
2
3 WPS Button
4 Power LED/Button
Mode)
A solid green light indicates a link has been established. A blinking green indicates the device is fail to connect to the AP.
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.
A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply and also use this button to power on/power o the device.
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Front View
1
1 Reset Button Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.
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Section 2 - Installation
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.
Before you Begin
Please congure 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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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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AP/Bridge
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”.
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 oce.
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 oce.
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 Conguration
This feature makes the Wireless Access Point to have the ability to exchange/learn the Wireless Prole 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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Conguration for AP Mode
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 Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
http://dlinkap
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.
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Setup Wizard
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly congure your access point.
A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue.
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Wireless Setup Wizard
This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through step­by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected.
You may select either WPS or Manual for the conguration method. Select Manual as the conguration method to set up your network manually.
Refer to page 20 for WPS conguration.
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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Add Wireless Device With WPS
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 conguration, skip to page 18.
Click Connect to continue.
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Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to your wireless network to complete the setup.
Select PBC to use the Push Button Conguration in order to connect to your network.
Click Connect to continue.
Press down the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
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Manual Conguration
Wireless Settings
Wireless Band:
Enable Wireless:
Wireless
Network Name:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless
Channel:
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-congured 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.
Transmission
Rate:
Wireless Mode:
Band Width:
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.
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WMM Enable:
Security Mode:
Enable:
PIN:
Generate New
PIN:
Reset PIN to Default:
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 congurations.
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.
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LAN Setup
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to congure the DHCP settings.
Device Name:
LAN Connection
Type:
IPv4 Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
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 conguration 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.
My IPv6
Connection is:
Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 mode 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 conguration.
IPv6 Address: Subnet Prex
Length:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary
DNS
Server:
Enter the staic IPv6 address provided by your Internet Service Provider.
Enter the IPv6 subnet prex 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-conguration
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 Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) to see the following conguration.
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 prex 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.
Congure
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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Advanced Network
This window is used to change the advanced LAN settings.
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.
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Guest Zone
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.
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 dierent 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 dierent zones created.
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Schedule
This section allows you to manage schedule rules for Wireless Settings and Guest Zone.
Name:
Days:
All Day-24hrs:
Add:
Schedule Rules
List:
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 eect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule.
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