Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview.............................................................. |
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Package Contents......................................................................... |
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System Requirements................................................................. |
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Introduction ................................................................................... |
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Features.................................................................................... |
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Hardware Overview..................................................................... |
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Connections ........................................................................... |
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LEDs ........................................................................................... |
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Installation ....................................................................... |
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Wireless Modes............................................................................ |
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AP Mode................................................................................. |
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Bridge Mode......................................................................... |
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Wireless Installation Considerations.................................... |
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Configuration (AP Mode) ................................................ |
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Web-based Configuration Utility.......................................... |
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Setup Wizard ................................................................................ |
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Wireless Setup Wizard....................................................... |
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Add Wireless Device With WPS .............................................. |
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Manual Configuration............................................................... |
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Wireless Settings................................................................. |
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Network Settings ................................................................ |
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DHCP .................................................................................. |
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Static IP .............................................................................. |
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Advanced ...................................................................................... |
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MAC Address Filter ............................................................. |
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Advanced Wireless ............................................................. |
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Guest Zone............................................................................ |
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Maintenance ................................................................................ |
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Admin ..................................................................................... |
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System .................................................................................... |
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Language Pack..................................................................... |
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Firmware ................................................................................ |
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Time......................................................................................... |
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Schedules .............................................................................. |
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Watchdog .............................................................................. |
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Status .............................................................................................. |
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Device Info ............................................................................ |
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Logs ......................................................................................... |
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Statistics ................................................................................. |
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Wireless .................................................................................. |
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Help ................................................................................................. |
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Configuration (Bridge Mode).......................................... |
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Web-based Configuration Utility.......................................... |
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Setup Wizard ........................................................................ |
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Wireless .................................................................................. |
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Wireless MAC Cloning............................................................... |
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Network Settings ................................................................ |
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Static................................................................................... |
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DHCP .................................................................................. |
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Advanced ...................................................................................... |
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Advanced Wireless ............................................................. |
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Maintenance ................................................................................ |
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Admin ..................................................................................... |
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System .................................................................................... |
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Language Pack..................................................................... |
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Firmware ................................................................................ |
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Time......................................................................................... |
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Watchdog .............................................................................. |
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Status .............................................................................................. |
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Device Info ............................................................................ |
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Logs ......................................................................................... |
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Statistics ................................................................................. |
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Help ................................................................................................. |
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Wireless Security ............................................................. |
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What is WEP? ................................................................................ |
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What is WPA?................................................................................ |
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Configure WEP in AP Mode..................................................... |
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Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) .................................... |
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Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode)................................. |
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Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) ............................................... |
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Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............................ |
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Connect to a Wireless Network....................................... |
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Using Windows® 7....................................................................... |
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Configure WPS ..................................................................... |
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Using Windows Vista® ................................................................ |
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Configure WEP ..................................................................... |
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Configure WPA-PSK............................................................ |
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Using Windows® XP .................................................................... |
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Configure WEP ..................................................................... |
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Configure WPA-PSK............................................................ |
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Troubleshooting .............................................................. |
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Wireless Basics ................................................................. |
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What is Wireless?......................................................................... |
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Tips................................................................................................... |
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Wireless Modes............................................................................ |
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Networking Basics........................................................... |
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Check your IP address............................................................... |
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Statically Assign an IP address............................................... |
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Technical Specifications................................................ |
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Contacting Technical Support ...................................... |
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Warranty......................................................................... |
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Registration ................................................................... |
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
DAP-1560 Media Streaming Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1560 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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System Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enable you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of High-Definition (HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. This device lets you create a‘bridge’between two different physical media types. This versatile kit transforms your wired device into a wireless one without the added hassle of installing Ethernet cables.
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Selectable Dual Band technology enables you to stream HD videos and enjoy lag free gaming with less interference on the
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Features
High-Definition Performance
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enables you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of HighDefinition (HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. Connect any Ethernet-enabled devices in your entertainment
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Faster Speed and Performance
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Selectable dual band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) enables you to select the wireless signal that best fits your network usage. With speeds
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Hardware Overview
Connections
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Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless client. |
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LEDs
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1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
A blinking green light indicates the wireless function is working. The light will blink fast
2Wireless LED during data transmission. The light will be off during device reboot or if the wireless radio is
disabled.
3WPS LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1560 is performing the WPS function.
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Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1560 is very important. Do not place the
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Wireless Modes
Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1560 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup.
AP Mode
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Bridge Mode
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Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network
If you have two DAP-1560 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one DAP-1560 to your router and move the switch on the back panel to AP. The second DAP-1560 will need to be
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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
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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration (AP Mode)
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
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Setup Wizard
Click LaunchWirelessSetupWizard to quickly configure your access point.
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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 step-by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected.
Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
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Click Next to continue.
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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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Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually.
Click Next to continue.
Enter a network name and select Automatically assign a network key.
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Select Manually assign a network key to create your own key.
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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.
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Start WPS on the wireless device within 2 minutes (120 seconds) you are adding 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 down the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup within 2 minutes (120 seconds).
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Manual Configuration
Wireless Settings
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