D Link AP3520A1 Users Manual

DAP-3520 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Package Contents 4 Introduction 5 Features and Beneﬁts 6 Wireless Basics 7 Five Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Conﬁguration Menu 14 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point mode 16 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode 18 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS mode 20 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wireless Client mode 22 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WISP Client Router mode 24 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Open System or Shared Key authentication 26 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal authentication 27 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise authentication 28 Home > Basic Settings > LAN 30 Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > Static IP 31 Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > Dynamic IP (DHCP) 33 Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > PPPoE 35 Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > PPTP 37 Home > Advanced Settings > Performance 39 Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID 42 Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > VLAN List 45 Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > Port List 46 Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > Add/Edit VLAN 47 Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > PVID Setting 48 Home > Advanced Settings > Intrusion 49 Home > Advanced Settings > Schedule 50 Home > Advanced Settings > QoS 51 Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Dynamic Pool Settings 53 Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Static Pool Setting 55 Home > Advanced Settings > DHCP Server > Current IP Mapping List 57 Home > Advanced Settings > Filters > Wireless MAC ACL 59 Home > Advanced Settings > Filters > WLAN Partition 60 Home > Advanced Settings > Router Settings > Parental Control 61 Home > Advanced Settings > Router Settings > Advance Port Forwarding 62 Home > Advanced Settings > Router Settings > MAC Filter 63 Home > Advanced Settings > Router Settings > Firewall & DMZ 64

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Table of Contents

Home > Advanced Settings > Router Settings > Advanced Network 66 Home > Status > Device Information 67 Home > Status > Client Information 68 Home > Status > WDS Information 69 Home > Status > Stats > Ethernet 70 Home > Status > Stats > WLAN 71 Home > Status > Log > View Log 72 Home > Status > Log > Log Settings 73 Maintenance > Administrator Settings 75 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > Limit Administrator 76 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > System Name Settings 77 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > Login Settings 78 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > Console Settings 79 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > SNMP Settings 80 Maintenance > Administrator Settings > Ping Control Setting 81 Maintenance > Firmware and SSL Certiﬁcation Upload 82 Maintenance > Conﬁguration File 83 Maintenance > Time and Date 84 System > System Settings 85 Help 86 Troubleshooting 87 Technical Speciﬁcations 90 Warranty 92 Registration 98 Technical Support 99

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Package Contents

 D-Link DAP-3520 AirPremier N Dual Band Exterior PoE Access Point

 Ethernet Cable

 Manual on CD

 DC 48V, 0.4A Power Adapter

 Installation Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Minimum System Requirements

Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with

an installed Ethernet adapter

Internet Explorer version 7.0 and above or Firefox version 3.0 and above.

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Introduction

The DAP-3520 802.11a/n or b/g/n switchable AP increases productivity by allowing you to work

faster and more efciently. With the DAP-3520, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benet signicantly because large les are now able to move across the network

quickly.

The DAP-3520 is capable of operating in one of ve different wireless networking modes; access

point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, WDS, Wireless Client, or WISP Client Router mode.

Use less wiring, enjoy increased exibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet).

With PoE, the DAP-3520 shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your network less expensive and more convenient.

An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in ofces

or other workplaces, trade shows, and special events, the DAP-3520 providing data transfers rates up to 300Mbps. (The 802.11n standard is backwards compatible with 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices.)

WPA/WPA2 is offered in two avors: Enterprise (used for corporations) and Personal (used for

home users).

WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are directed towards home users who do not have the server-based equipment required for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar

to WEP because you dene a “Pre-Shared Key” on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is conrmed and satised at both the client and access point, access is then granted. The encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers

per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission.

WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication

Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can dene a list of authorized users who

can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprisee

congured, the new client will be requested to enter a username with a password.. If the new client

is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is then granted. In the case where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator is able to remove the previous employee from the authorized list to avoid compromising the

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows® XP operating system. You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate.

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Features and Beneﬁts

Five different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of ve different opera-

tion modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP,

WDS, Wireless Client, or WISP Client Router.

 Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n (draft) standard to provide a

maximum wireless signal rate of up to 300 Mbps*.

Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11

Mbps, allowing you to migrate your system to the 802.11n (draft) and 802.11g

standards on your own schedule without sacricing connectivity.

 Compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54

Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency range.

Compatible with the 802.11a standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54

Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency range.

Better security with WPA - The DAP-3520 can securely connect wireless clients

on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) to provide a much higher level of security for your data and communications than its previous versions.

Features and Beneﬁts

AP Manager II management software - The real-time display of the network's

topology and AP’s information makes network conguration and management

quick and simple.

SNMP for management - The DAP-3520 is not just fast, but also supports

SNMP v.3 for better network management. Superior wireless AP manager

software is bundled with the DAP-3520 for network conguration and rmware

upgrade. Systems administrators can also set up the DAP-3520 easily with the

Web-based conguration. A D-Link D-View 6.0 module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network trafc monitoring with D-Link D-View 6.0 software.

Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).

Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet.

Supports one 10/100/1000M Ethernet port.

Operates in the 2.4~2.5 GHz and 5.15~5.85 GHz** frequency ranges.

Supports PPPoE on WAN interface (WISP Client Router mode).

Supports NAT mode and simple rewall (WISP Client Router mode).

Built-in heater.

Web-based interface for managing and conguring.

**Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-3520 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in some regions.

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Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products provides you with access to the data you want, whenever and wherever you want it. Enjoy the freedom that wireless networking can bring to you.

WLAN use is not only increasing in both home and ofce environments, but in public areas as well,

such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are

allowing people to work and communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other types of xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial to many users.

Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards, allowing wireless users to use the same applications as those used on a wired network.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - productivity increases when people can have access to data in any location within

the operating range of their WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can

signicantly improve the efciency of a worker.

Low implementation costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks

that frequently change can benet from WLAN's ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in

locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and network expansion - by avoiding the complications of troublesome cables,

a WLAN system can be fast and easy during installation, especially since it can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology provides more versatility by

extending the network beyond the home or ofce.

Inexpensive solution - wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional

Ethernet network devices. The DAP-3520 saves money by providing users with multi-functionality

congurable in four different modes.

Scalability - Congurations can be easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks,

suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

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Wireless Basics

Standards-Based Technology

The DAP-3520 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (draft) standards.

The IEEE 802.11n (draft) standard is an extension of the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.1g standards that came before it. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to 300 Mbps* within both* within both

the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands, utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments - within the specied range of this device - you will be able to transfer large les quickly, or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without

noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio

wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by

splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then simultaneously transmitted

at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in

signal transmissions.

The D-Link DAP-3520 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest possible speed and range.

802.11n offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA.

Important Information

This product should ONLY be installed by an experienced installer who is familiar with local

building and safety codes and where ever applicable, is licensed by the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so may void the D-Link product warranty and may expose the end user or the

service provider to legal and nancial liabilities. D-Link and its resellers or distributors are not

liable for injury, damage, or violation of regulations associated with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.

A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor installation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity. The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical

Code and safety standards that apply in your country. Always check with a qualied electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether your outdoor installation is properly grounded.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead

can lower actual data throughout rate.

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Wireless Basics

Installation Considerations

The D-Link DAP-3520 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually

anywhere within its operating range. 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:

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DAP-3520 and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DAP-3520’s range by 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

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, the wall appears to be over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling - instead of at an angle - for better reception.

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum

studs can have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways, and not through other materials.

Keep your product away - at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters - from electrical devices

or appliances that generate RF noise.

If you are using 2.4 GHz 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 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even when the phone is not in use.

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Five Operational Modes

Operation Mode

(Only supports 1 mode at a time)

Access Point (AP)

WDS with AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning

WDS Wirelessly connect multiple networks

Wireless Client AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-

WISP Client Router Transforms your wireless AP into a WISP Client router

Function

Create a wireless LAN

as a wireless AP

enabled device

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Getting Started

You will need broadband Internet access.

Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.

Connect the cable or DSL modem to a router. See the printed Install Guide included with your router

See the printed Install Guide included with the DAP-3520

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer.

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Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Getting Started

Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DAP-3520 and the other end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with the AP.

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Reading the LEDs

Getting Started

LED Color Status Description

Power Green Solid Green The device is ready.

Light Off The device is powering off.

Red Blinking Red The device is booting up.

LAN Green Solid Green The link is up.

Blinking Green Data is being transmitted. Light Off The link is down.

WLAN Green Solid Green Wireless is ready.

Blinking Green Data is being transmitted. Light Off Wireless is off.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

To congure the DAP-3520, use a computer that is connected to the DAP-3520 with an Ethernet

cable (see the

First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box.

Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox).

Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-3520 in the address eld

(http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DAP-3520 and your computer are in the same subnet.

Network Layout diagram

After the connection is established, you will see the user identication window as shown.

Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-3520, make sure to enter the correct IP address.

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

Type “admin” in the User Name eld.

Leave the Password eld blank.

Click the Login button.

Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.

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After successfully logging into the DAP-3520 the following screen will appear:

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

When making changes on most of the conguration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your conguration changes.

Click the Apply button to congure changes.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Access Point mode

Wireless Band:

Mode:

Network Name (SSID):

SSID Visibility:

Auto Channel Selection:

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Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu.

Select Access Point from the pull-down menu. The other four choices are WDS with AP, WDS, Wireless Client, and WISP Client Router.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. Enable is set by default. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Channel:

Channel Width:

Authentication:

All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change

the channel, rst toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the pull-down menu to make the desired selec-

tion. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match

the wireless settings.)

Allows you to select the channel width you would like to operate in. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you to both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices on your network.

Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, or WPA-Enterprise.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not available.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS with AP mode

In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-3520 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless Band:

Mode:

Network Name (SSID):

SSID Visibility:

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Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu.

WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Auto Channel

Selection:

Channel:

Channel Width:

Remote AP MAC Address:

Site Survey:

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is not supported in WDS with AP mode. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up.

All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, use the pull-down menu to make the desired selection.

(Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the

wireless settings.)

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.

Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. .

Authentication:

Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not available.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WDS mode

In WDS mode, the DAP-3520 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless Band:

Mode:

Network Name (SSID):

SSID Visibility:

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Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu.

WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Auto Channel

Selection:

Channel:

Channel Width:

Remote AP MAC Address:

Site Survey:

Authentication:

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is not supported in WDS mode.

All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, use the pull-down menu to make the desired selection.

Use the pull-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.

Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.

Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Wireless Client mode

Wireless Band:

Mode:

Network Name (SSID):

SSID Visibility:

Auto Channel

Selection:

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Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu.

Wireless Client is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network.

This option is unavailable in wireless client mode.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is not supported in Wireless Client mode.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Channel:

Channel Width:

Site Survey:

Authentication:

The channel used will be displayed, and follow the root AP.

Use the pull-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz.

Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.

Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Per- sonal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WISP Client Router mode

Wireless Band:

Mode:

Network Name (SSID):

SSID Visibility:

Auto Channel

Selection:

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Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu.

WISP Client Router is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network.

This option is unavailable in wireless client mode.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is not supported in Wireless Client mode.

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Channel:

Channel Width:

Site Survey:

Authentication:

The channel used will be displayed, and follow the root AP.

Use the pull-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz.

Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.

Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Per- sonal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

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Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > Open System or Shared Key authentication

Encryption:

Key Type*:

Key Size:

Key Index (1~4):

Key:

Network Key:

Conﬁrm Key:

**Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.

*ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code that represents

English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127.

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Use the radio button to disable or enable encryption.

Select HEX or ASCII.

Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these

keys in the Key Index pull-down menu.

Enter a network key, otherwise known as a password.

Retype the network key.

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Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Personal authentication

WPA Mode:

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

PassPhrase:

Conﬁrm PassPhrase:

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When WPA-Personal is selected for Authentication type, you must

also select a WPA mode from the pull-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use different

algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2.

When you select WPA-Personal, you must also select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended.

When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the

corresponding eld.

Retype the PassPhrase in the corresponding eld.

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Home > Basic Settings > Wireless > WPA-Enterprise authentication

WPA Mode:

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

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When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a WPA

mode from the pull-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2.

When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the pull-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended value as a lower interval may reduce data transfer rates.

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Network Access Protection:

RADIUS Server:

RADIUS Port:

RADIUS Secret:

Accounting Mode:

Accounting Server:

Accounting Port:

Accounting Secret:

Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access Protection.

Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS server. You must also

congure RADIUS port and RADIUS secret. In addition to a primary

RADIUS server, the AP allows you to set up an optional backup RADIUS server.

Enter the RADIUS port.

Enter the RADIUS secret.

Use the drop-down menu to Enable the accounting mode feature.

Enter the IP address of the primary accounting server. You must

also congure the accounting port and the accounting secret. In

addition, to a primary accounting server, the AP allows you to setup an optional backup accounting server.

Enter the accounting port.

Enter the accounting secret.

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Home > Basic Settings > LAN

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-3520. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

Get IP From:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

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Static IP (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DAP-3520. When Dynamic IP (DHCP) is selected,

the other elds here will be grayed out. Please allow about 2 minutes

for the DHCP client to be functional once this selection is made.

The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address that is within the IP address range of your network.

Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the same subnet mask.

Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there is a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the range of your network.

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Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > Static IP

Select Static IP if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by

your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the appropriate IP form, which are

four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The DAP-3520 will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

Internet

Connection Type:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

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Use the drop-down menu to choose Static IP. The other three choices are Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE, and PPTP.

The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Assign a static IP address that is within the IP address range of your network.

Enter the subnet mask. All devices in the network must share the same subnet mask.

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ISP Gateway:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

MTU:

Enable:

MAC Source:

Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. If there is a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the range of your network.

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address. This is optional.

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specic ISP. The default MTU is 1500.

The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the DAP-3520. You can tick this Clone MAC Address Enable check box to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the DAP-3520. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Use the drop-down menu to select Auto or Manual.

MAC Address:

Manually enter an appropriate MAC address or click the Scan button

to search for a specic MAC address.

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Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > Dynamic IP (DHCP)

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.

Internet

Connection Type:

Host Name:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

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Use the drop-down menu to choose Dynamic IP (DHCP). The other three choices are Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP.

The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the model name of the device and may be changed.

Enter the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP, if applicable.

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MTU:

Enable:

MAC Source:

MAC Address:

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specic ISP. The default MTU is 1500.

Use the drop-down menu to select Auto or Manual.

Manually enter an appropriate MAC address or click the Scan button

to search for a specic MAC address.

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Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > PPPoE

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

Internet

Connection Type:

PPPoE Mode:

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Use the drop-down menu to choose PPPoE. The other three choices are Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), and PPTP.

Select Dynamic PPPoE (most common) or Static PPPoE. Use Static PPPoE if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

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User Name:

Password:

Retype Password:

Service Name:

IP Address:

Get DNS from:

Primary DNS Address:

Secondary DNS Address:

Connect Mode Select:

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password.

Retype your PPPoE password.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

Toggle between Receive DNS from ISP and Enter DNS Manually depending on how you will obtain your Domain Name Server information.

Enter the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the secondary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP, if applicable.

Select either Always On, Manual, or Connect On Demand.

MTU:

Enable:

MAC Source:

MAC Address:

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specic ISP. The default MTU is 1492.

Use the drop-down menu to select Auto or Manual.

Manually enter an appropriate MAC address or click the Scan button

to search for a specic MAC address

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Home > Basic Settings > Internet Connection > PPTP

Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Internet

Connection Type:

PPTP Mode:

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Use the drop-down menu to choose PPTP. The other three choices are Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), and PPPoE.

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) (most common) or Static IP. Use Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

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IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

DNS Address:

Server IP/Name:

PPTP Acount:

PPTP Password:

PPTP Retype Password:

MTU:

Enable:

Enter the IP address (Static IP only).

Enter the subnet mask (Static IP only).

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP.

The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Enter the server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP account name.

Enter your PPTP password.

Retype your PPTP password.

You may need to change the Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specic ISP. The default MTU is 1400.

MAC Source:

MAC Address:

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Use the drop-down menu to select Auto or Manual.

Manually enter an appropriate MAC address or click the Scan button

to search for a specic MAC address.

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Home > Advanced Settings > Performance

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Wireless:

Wireless Mode:

Use the pull-down menu to turn the wireless function On or Off.

The different combination of clients that can be supported include Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b and 802.11n Only in the 2.4 GHz band and Mixed 802.11n, 802.11a,

802.11a only, and 802.11n Only in the 5 GHz band. Please note that when backwards compatibility is enabled for legacy (802.11a/ g/b) clients, degradation of 802.11n (draft) wireless performance is expected.

Data Rate*:

Indicate the base transfer rate of wireless adapters on the wireless LAN. The AP will adjust the base transfer rate depending on the base rate of the connected device. If there are obstacles or interference, the AP will step down the rate. This option is enabled in Mixed

802.11g and 802.11b mode (for 2.4 GHz) and 802.11a only mode (for 5 GHz). The choices available are Best (Up to 54), 54, 48, 36,

24, 18, 12, 9, 6 for 5 GHz and Best (Up to 54), 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 1111, 5.5, 2 or 1 for 2.4 GHz.

can lower actual data throughout rate.

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Beacon Interval

(25-500):

DTIM Interval

(1-15):

Transmit Power:

WMM (Wi-Fi

Multimedia):

Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value in milliseconds. The default (100) is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of wireless clients, while setting a lower one can help a wireless client connect to an access point faster.

Select a Delivery Trafc Indication Message setting between 1 and

15. 1 is the default setting. DTIM is a countdown informing clients of

the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

This setting determines the power level of the wireless transmission. Transmitting power can be adjusted to eliminate overlapping of wireless area coverage between two access points where interference is a major concern. For example, if wireless coverage is intended for half of the area, then select 50% as the option. Use the pull-down menu to select 100%, 50%, 25%, or 12.5%.

WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia. Enabling this feature will improve the user experience for audio and video applications over a Wi-Fi network.

Ack Time Out (2.4 GHZ,

48~200) or Ack Time

Out (5 GHZ, 25~200):

Short GI:

IGMP Snooping:

Link Integrity:

To effectively optimize throughput over long distance links enter a value for Acknowledgement Time Out between 25 and 200 micro- seconds for 5 GHz or from 48 to 200 microseconds in the 2.4 GHz

in the eld provided.

Select Enable or Disable. Enabling a short guard interval can increase throughput. However, be aware that it can also increase the error rate in some installations due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency installations.

Select Enable or Disable. Internet Group Management Protocol allows the AP to recognize IGMP queries and reports sent between routers and an IGMP host (wireless STA). When IGMP snooping is enabled, the AP will forward multicast packets to an IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP.

Select Enable or Disable. If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the AP is disconnected, enabling this feature will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disassociated from the AP.

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Connection Limit:

User Limit (0 - 64):

Nework Utilization:

Select Enable or Disable. This is an option for load balancing. This determines whether to limit the number of users accessing

this device. The exact number is entered in the User Limit eld

below. This feature allows the user to share the wireless network

trafc and the client using multiple APs. If this function is enabled,

when the number of users exceeds this value, the DAP-3520 will not allow clients to associate with the AP.

Set the maximum amount of users that are allowed access (0-64 users).To use this feature, the Connection Limit above must be enabled. For most users, a limit of 10 is recommended. The default setting is 20.

Select a utilization percentage between 180, 60, 40, 20, or 0. When this network utilization threshold is reached, the device will pause one minute to allow for network congestion to dissipate..

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Home > Advanced Settings > Multi-SSID

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

The device supports up to eight multiple Service Set Identiers. You can set the Primary SSID in

the Basic > Wireless section. The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable Multi-SSID:

Band:

Index:

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Check to enable support for multiple SSIDs.

This read-only value is the current band setting.

You can select up to seven multi-SSIDs. With the Primary SSID, you have a total of eight multi-SSIDs.

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SSID:

SSID Visibility:

Security:

Priority:

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia):

Encryption:

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic

wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

The Multi-SSID security can be Open System, WPA-Personal, or

WPA-Enterprise. For a detailed description of the Open System parameters please go to page 26. For a detailed description of the

WPA-Personal parameters please go to page 27. For a detailed description of the WPA-Enterprise parameters please go to pages 28-29.

Select the desired priority from the drop-down menu.

Select Enable or Disable.

When you select Open System, toggle between Enable and

Disable. If Enable is selected, the Key Type, Key Size, Key Index (1~4), Network Key, and Conrm Keys must also be congured.

Key Type:

Key Size:

Key Index (1~4):

Network Key:

Conﬁrm Key:

WPA Mode:

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

Select HEX or ASCII.

Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

Select from the 1st to the 4th key to be set as the active key.

Enter a network key, otherwise known as a password.

Retype the network key.

When you select either WPA-Personal or WPA-Enterprise, you

must also choose a WPA mode from the pull-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both

WPA and WPA2. In addition, you must congure Cipher Type, and Group Key Update Interval.

Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 seconds is recommended.

PassPhrase:

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When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the

corresponding eld.

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Conﬁrm PassPhrase:

RADIUS Server:

RADIUS Port:

RADIUS Secret:

Accounting Mode:

Accounting Server:

Accounting Port:

When you select WPA-Personal, please re-enter the PassPhrase entered in the previous item in the corresponding eld.

When you select WPA-Enterprise, enter the IP address of the

primary RADIUS server. You must also congure RADIUS port and

RADIUS secret. In addition to a primary RADIUS server, the AP allows you to set up an optional backup RADIUS server.

Enter the RADIUS port.

Enter the RADIUS secret.

Use the drop-down menu to Enable the accounting mode feature.

When you select WPA-Enterprise, enter the IP address of the

primary accounting server. You must also congure the accounting

port and the accounting secret. In addition, to a primary accounting server, the AP allows you to setup an optional backup accounting server.

Enter the accounting port.

Accounting Secret:

Enter the accounting secret.

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Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > VLAN List

The DAP-3520 supports VLANs. VLANs can be created with a Name and VID. Mgmt (TCP stack), LAN, Primary/Multiple SSID, and WDS connection can be assigned to VLANs as they are physical ports. Any packet which enters the DAP-3520 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID.

The VLAN List tab displays the current VLANs.

VLAN Status:

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Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Next, go to the Add/Edit VLAN tab to add or modify an item on the VLAN List tab.

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Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > Port List

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The Port List tab displays the current ports. If you want to congure the guest and internal networks

on a Virtual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP server you are using must also support VLANs. As

a prerequisite step, congure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described

in the IEEE 802.1Q standard.

VLAN Status:

Port Name:

Tag VID:

Untag VID:

PVID:

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Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Next, go to the Add/Edit VLAN tab to add or modify an item on the VLAN List tab.

The name of the port is displayed in this column.

The Tagged VID is displayed in this column.

The Untagged VID is displayed in this column.

The Port VLAN Identier is displayed in this column.

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Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > Add/Edit VLAN

The Add/Edit VLAN tab is used to congure VLANs. Once you have made the desired changes,

click the Apply button to let your changes take effect.

VLAN Status:

VLAN ID (VID):

VLAN Name:

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Use the radio button to toggle to Enable.

Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN.

Enter the VLAN to add or modify.

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Home > Advanced Settings > VLAN > PVID Setting

The PVID Setting tab is used to enable/disable the Port VLAN Identier Auto Assign Status as well as to congure various types of PVID settings. Click the Apply button to let your changes

take effect.

VLAN Status:

PVID Auto Assign Status:

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Use the radio button to toggle to Enable.

Use the radio button to toggle PVID auto assign status to Enable.

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Home > Advanced Settings > Intrusion

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

The Wireless Intrusion Protection window is used to set APs as All, Valid, Neighborhood, Rogue, and New. Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect.

AP List:

Detect

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The choices include All, Valid, Neighbor, Rogue, and New.

Click this button to initiate a scan of the network.

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Home > Advanced Settings > Schedule

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

The Wireless Schedule Settings window is used to add and modify scheduling rules on the device. Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect.

Wireless Schedule:

Name:

Day(s):

All Days(s):

Wireless:

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Use the pull-down menu to enable the device’s scheduling feature.

Enter a name for the new scheduling rule in the eld provided.

Toggle the radio button between All Week and Select Days(s). If

the second option is selected, check the specic days you want the

rule to be effective on.

Check this box to have your settings apply 24 hours a day.

Toggle the pull-down menu between Off and On.

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