D-Link DAP-1160 User Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................4
Package Contents
System Requirements
Introduction
Features
Hardware Overview
Connections
LEDs
Conguration
Web-based Conguration Utility
Setup Wizard
Wireless Setup
Access Point
AP Client
Bridge
Bridge with AP
Repeater
WISP Client Router
WISP Repeater
WAN Settings
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
LAN Setup
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LAN Settings
Advanced
Port Forwarding
Port Filter
Access Control
DMZ
Parental Control
Advanced Wireless
Advanced Network
Trafc Management Settings
Maintenance
Device Administration
Save and Restore
Firmware Update
Watchdog (Ping of Life)
Status
Device Info
Log
Stats
Wireless
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Help
Wireless Security.......................................................40
What is WEP?
Congure WEP
What is WPA?
Congure WPA-PSK (Personal)
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Congure WPA-EAP (Enterprise) ..........................44
Connect to a Wireless Network
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Using Windows
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Congure WEP/WPA-PSK
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Using Windows
Using Windows
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Troubleshooting ........................................................53
Wireless Modes...........................................................55
Access Point Mode
AP Client Mode
Bridge Mode
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Bridge with AP Mode
Repeater Mode
WISP Client Router Mode
WISP Repeater Mode
Wireless Basics
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What is Wireless?
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Tips
Wireless Modes
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Check your IP address
Statically Assign an IP address
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
• D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point
• Power Supply
• CD-ROM with User Manual and Quick Install Guide
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DAP-1160 will cause damage.
System Requirements
• A computer with Windows
adapter
• Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled
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, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
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Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in computer networking, introduces the new D-Link Wireless G Access Point (DAP-1160).
With the ability to transfer les with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps
speed wireless network access for your home or ofce.
The DAP-1160 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g
compatible wireless client devices. The DAP-1160 is also backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.
The DAP-1160 can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater,
WISP Client Router, or WISP Repeater. The DAP-1160 also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically
assign IP addresses to wireless network clients.
The DAP-1160 Access Point features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) and 64/128-bit WEP Encryption
to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications. The DAP-1160 also includes additional
security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access.
1
, the DAP-1160 gives you high-
With an easy-to-use Web-based management interface, the DAP-1160 Access Point is the right choice for setting up
your rst wireless network or extending the range of an existing wireless network.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower the actual data throughput rate.
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Features
• Seven operation modes – Can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with
AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater.
• Total security – Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network
from outside intruders.
• Two integrated Ethernet ports – Two Ethernet ports for ready connection to two computers, or to an Ethernetenabled device (for example, a broadband router) and a PC.
• Connect home and soho to a wireless network – Create a wireless network for your home and ofce using the
D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless Access Point. Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and wirelessly share
your Internet connection. Enjoy surng the web, checking e-mail, and chatting with family and friends online.
• Protect wireless network and data – The DAP-1160 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security
to protect your network and wireless data. In addition, it also provides MAC address ltering and the Disable SSID
Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to your home and ofce network.
• Flexibly congure your AP for different applications – The DAP-1160 can be congured to operate as (1) an
Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, (2) an AP Client to connect to another Access Point, (3) a
Bridge to join two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as a wireless hub and a bridge at the
same time, (5) a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead" spots, (6) a WISP Client Router to let
wireless Internet service subscribers share an Internet connection with home and ofce Ethernet-enabled computers
without the need for an extra router, or (7) a WISP Repeater to let WISP subscribers share Internet connection with
wireless computers without an extra router.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower the actual data throughput rate.
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Hardware Overview
Connections
LAN Ports(1-2):
Connect Ethernet devices such
as computers,switches,and hubs.
LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports.
RESET: Pressing the Reset Button
restores the access point to its
original factory default settings.
Power Socket:
Connect the power
adapter.
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Status: A blinking green
light indicates a successful
boot.
Power: A solid green
light indicates connection
to a power source.
Hardware Overview
LEDs
MAC Ctrl: A solid green
light indicates MAC
control is enabled.
LAN Ports(1-2): A blinking
green light indicates activity.
A solid green light indicates
connection.
Link/Act: A blinking green
light indicates wireless activity.
A solid green light indicates
connection.
WEP/WPA: A solid
green light indicates
when wireless security is
enabled.
Bridge/Repeater: A
solid green light indicates
bridge or repeater is
enabled.
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Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
Use the Web-based Conguration Utility if you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the
DAP-1160. After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the conguration menu at any time by opening
a web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DAP-1160. The DAP-1160’s default IP address is 192.168.0.50.
Follow the steps below to access the Web-based conguration utility.
1. Open a web browser
2. Type in the IP address of the
DAP-1160 (192.168.0.50)
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1160, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
3. Type admin in the User Name
eld
4. Leave the Password eld blank
5. Click OK
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Setup Wizard
After logging in, the Setup > Setup Wizard page will be displayed.Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more
information regarding the Setup Wizard.
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Wireless Setup
The Wireless Setup page is used to congure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings
can also be congured on this page. There are 7 possible wireless modes on the DAP-1160: Access Point, AP Client,
Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router, and WISP Repeater. See Appendix A in this manual for more
information about wireless modes. The rst step is to select one of the 7 modes from the drop-down menu next to
Wireless Mode under Wireless Network Settings.
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Access Point
In AP mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has an 802.11g or backward-compatible
802.11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The Wireless Network Name is a
unique name that identies a network.
All devices on a network must share
the same wireless network name in
order to communicate on the network.
If you decide to change the wireless
network name from the default setting,
enter your new wireless network
name in this eld.
This button is unavailable in Access
Point mode.
Auto channel selection is the default setting. First disable Auto Channel Scan (see below) and you will be able to select
a wireless channel.
Check the box to enable Auto Channel Scan. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for the best wireless
performance.
Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP-1160. This prevents the SSID from being seen
by site survey utilities, so any wireless clients will have to be pre-congured with the SSID of the DAP-1160 in order to
connect to it.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA2-Auto. See p.38 of this manual for a
detailed explanation of the wireless security options.
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AP Client
In AP Client wireless mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console
or a TV set-top box).
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Wireless MAC
Clone:
You can input the wireless network name of the root AP
or click the Site Survey button to nd the root AP.
Click this button to choose the root AP from an available
connection list.
The channel used will be displayed. The channel will
follow the root AP.
This option is unavailable in AP Client mode.
This option is unavailable in AP Client mode.
Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign
the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the
DAP-1160. If not manually assigned, the packet’s source
MAC address eld will be automatically selected as the
DAP-1160’s MAC address.
MAC Address:
Scan:
Wireless
Security Mode:
Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP1160 to enable the clone function.
Click the Scan button to search for all available devices
connected to your DAP-1160’s Ethernet ports.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.
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Bridge wireless mode connects 2 LANs together.
Bridge
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The Wireless Network Name is a unique
name that identies a network. All devices
on a network must share the same wireless
network name in order to communicate on the
network. If you decide to change the wireless
network name from the default setting, enter
your new wireless network name in this
eld.
This button is unavailable in Bridge mode.
All devices on the network must share the
same channel.
This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
Remote AP MAC:
Bridge Security:
Note: Bridge Mode is not completely specied in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even other D-Link
APs) is not guaranteed.
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Select None to disable encryption to across the network. Select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits to limit communication to
only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a
password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required).
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Bridge with AP
Bridge with AP wireless mode connects 2 LANs, while still functioning as a wireless AP for local wireless clients.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that
identies a network. All devices on a network must
share the same wireless network name in order
to communicate on the network. If you decide to
change the wireless network name from the default
setting, enter your new wireless network name in
this eld.
This button is unavailable in Bridge with AP mode.
Input a new number if you want to change the default
setting. All devices on the network must be set to the
same channel to communicate on the network.
This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be
broadcast by the DAP-1160. This prevents the SSID
from being seen by Site Survey utilities, so any
wireless clients will have to be pre-congured with
the SSID of the DAP-1160 in order to connect to it.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Remote AP Mac :
Bridge Security:
Note: Bridge with AP mode is not completely specied in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even
other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA2-Auto. See p.34 of this manual for a
detailed explanation of the wireless security options.
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Select None to disable encryption to across the network. Select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits to limit communication to
only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a
password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required).
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Repeater
Repeater wireless mode extends the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or wireless router.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The Wireless Network Name is a unique name
that identies a network. All devices on a
network must share the same wireless network
name in order to communicate on the network.
If you decide to change the wireless network
name from the default setting, enter your new
wireless network name in this eld.
Click this button to choose the root AP from an
available connection list.
The channel will follow the root AP. The
channel used will be displayed.
This option is unavailable in Repeater mode.
This option is unavailable in Repeater mode.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.
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WISP Client Router and WISP Repeater
In WISP Router Client mode, the DAP-1160 wirelessly connects to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. In this mode, the DAP1160 also acts as a router for wired clients on your LAN and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate
IP addresses for wired clients. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection.
WISP Repeater wireless mode acts the same as WISP Client Router wireless mode, with the addition of a wireless signal for any wireless
clients on the LAN.
Wireless Network
Name:
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Wireless
Security Mode:
You can input the wireless network name of the
root AP or click the Site Survey button to nd
the root AP.
Click this button to choose the root AP from
an available connection list. If the root AP has
wireless encryption, you have to use the same
wireless security mode to connect the root AP.
The channel used will be displayed. The
channel will follow the root AP.
This option is unavailable in WISP Client Router
and WISP Repeater mode.
This option is unavailable in WISP Client
Router and WISP Repeater mode.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.
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WAN Settings
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
WAN Settings are only used with WISP Client Router wireless mode and WISP Repeater wireless mode. Choose 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.
Host Name:
MTU Size:
Attain DNS
automatically:
Set DNS
manually:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1500.
Select this option if you want the DAP-1160
to get the DNS (Domain Name System)
server IP address automatically.
Select this option if you want to manually
enter the DNS Server IP address(es).
Fields to enter the Primary and Secondary
DNS server IP addresses will appear after
you select this option.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
This is optional.
Clone MAC
address:
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
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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.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
MTU Size:
Primary DNS
Server:
192.168.1.1 is the default WAN IP Address
of the DAP-1160.
255.255.255.0 is the default subnet mask.
All devices on the network must have the
same subnet mask to communicate on the
network.
Enter the IP Address of the gateway
in your network. The default setting is
192.168.1.254.
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1500.
Enter the Primary DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Secondary DNS
Server:
Clone MAC
address:
This is optional.
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
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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 the DAP-1160.
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection
Type:
Maximum Idle
time:
MTU Size:
Attain DNS
Automatically:
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then
retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select Always on, On demand, or
Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which
the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity.
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1492.
Select this option if you want the DAP-1160
to get the DNS (Domain Name System)
server IP address automatically.
Set DNS
Manually:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Clone MAC
Address:
Select this option if you want to manually enter the DNS Server IP address(es). Fields to enter the Primary
and Secondary DNS server IP addresses will appear after you select this option.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
This is optional.
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
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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.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask.
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password: Enter your PPTP password and then
MTU Size:
Attain DNS
automatically:
Set DNS
Manually:
Enter the Server IP Address provided by
your ISP.
Enter your PPTP account name.
retype the password in the next box.
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1400.
Select this option if you want the DAP-1160
get DNS server IP address automatically.
Select this option if you want to manually
enter the DNS Server IP address(es).
Fields to enter the Primary and Secondary
DNS server IP addresses will appear after
you select this option.
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Clone MAC
address:
Enter the Primary DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address assigned by your ISP.
This is optional.
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
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LAN Setup
The LAN (Local Area Network) is your private, internal network. This page allows you to congure the IP settings of the
LAN interface for the DAP-1160. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP address
cannot be seen from the Internet.
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