• D-Link DAP-1522 Wireless N Dual Band Access Point and
Ethernet Bridge
• Power Adapter
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Rubber Feet
• CD-ROM with User Manual
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DAP-1522 will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
Product Overview
Package Contents
System Requirements
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer Version 7.0, Mozilla or Firefox 3.0 and above (for conguration)
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning access point features and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless
performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to protect your network against outside
intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge (DAP-1522) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance
of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a
secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the
Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge to router and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition,
this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth
and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by Xtreme N™ Duo technology, this high performance Wireless Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while
reducing dead spots. The Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand
higher performance networking. Add an Xtreme N™ Duo notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from
virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it
from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WEP standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the
best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1522 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming,
online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless access point gives you the freedom
of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1522 is still fully compatible with the
IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11a/b/g PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays advanced network management features
including Content Filtering, which allows easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address.
• WPS PBC- (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Conguration) Push Button Conguration is a button that can
be pressed to add the device to an existing network or to create a new network. A virtual button can be used
on the utility while a physical button is placed on the side of the device.
Features
This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP-1522 and another WPS
enabled device. A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web-based interface.
• WPS PIN - (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Personal Identication Number ) A PIN is a unique number that can be used
to add the access point to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on
the bottom of the access point. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default
PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1522 lets you
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your
company’s server. Congure your access point to your specic settings within minutes.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
AP-Auto-Bridge Switch
Three-way switch used to select
AP, Auto, or Bridge mode.
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers,
switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs.
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the access
point to its original factory default settings.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power
adapter.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Bridge LED
A blinking light indicates that the
DAP-1522 is in bridge mode
Power LED
A solid light indicates a proper connection
to the power supply.
AP LED
A blinking light indicates that the
DAP-1522 is in AP mode.
LAN LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This
LED blinks during data transmission.
WPS LED
A solid light indicates a successful
WPS connection. A blinking light
indicates the device is trying to
establish a connection.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1522 is very important. Do not place
the DAP-1522 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before you Begin
Please congure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can
only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge,
then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port
on the Wireless Bridge, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change
connection types (USB to Ethernet).
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere
within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location
of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to a
minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect
on range. Try to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,
water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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AP/Bridge/Auto Mode
Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1522 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you
gure out which setting works with your setup.
AP Mode
If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you
will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1522 to “AP”.
Bridge Mode
If you want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players, or network
attached storage devices you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1522 to “Bridge”.
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Auto Mode
If the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1522 is set to “Auto”, the device will wait for 30 seconds, looking for a DHCP
server from the ethernet ports. If an IP address is assigned, it will automatically shift to AP mode. If an IP address is
not assigned from a DHCP server, the DAP-1522 will automatically shift to Bridge mode.
Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network
If you have two DAP-1522 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need
to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP”. The second Wireless
Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back
panel to “Bridge”.
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Configuration for AP Mode
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web
browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or
192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly
congure your access point.
To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless
Device With WPS and skip to page 22.
If you want to enter your settings without running the
wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and
skip to page 24.
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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.
If you want to change the admin account password,
enter a new password and click Next.
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Select Auto as the conguration method only if your
wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Skip to page 17 for Manual conguration.
Click Next to continue.
Click Save to save your network settings.
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The following screen opens to indicate that you have
successfully saved your new settings.
Select Manual as the conguration method to set up
your network manually.
Click Next to continue.
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Enter a network name and select Automatically assign
a network key.
To Manually assign a network key, skip to page 19.
Click Next to continue.
If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following
screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your
wireless clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.
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If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will
show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless
clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.
Choose Manually assign a network key to create you
own key.
Click Next to continue.
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For WPA encryption, enter a Network Key between 8
and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters
using 0-9 and A-F.
Click Next to continue.
If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will
show you your network key to enter on your wireless
clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.
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For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or
13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using
0-9 and A-F.
Click Next to continue.
If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will
show you your network key to enter on your wireless
clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.
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Add Wireless Device With WPS
This Wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions
on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure.
Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless
device to connect to your network.
For PBC conguration, skip to page 23.
Click Connect to continue.
Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you
wireless network to complete the setup.
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Select PBC to use the Push Button Conguration in
order to connect to your network.
Click Connect to continue.
Press down the Push Button on the wireless device
that you are adding to your network to complete the
setup.
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Manual Configuration
Wireless Settings
Wireless
Mode:
Enable
Wireless:
Wireless
Network
Name:
802.11 Band:
802.11 Mode:
The current wireless mode is set to Access Point, it
will create a wireless infrastructure network.
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If
you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to
disable all the wireless functions.
When you are browsing for available wireless
networks, this is the name that will appear in the list
(unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below).
This name is also referred to as the SSID. For security
purposes, it is highly recommended to change from
the pre-congured network name.
Operating frequency band. Choose 2.4GHz for
visibility to legacy devices and for longer range.
Choose 5GHz for least interference.
If you choose 2.4GHz band, then select one of the
following:
Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you
are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless
clients.
802.11b Only - Select if you are only using 802.11b
wireless clients.
802.11g Only - Select if you are only using 802.11g
wireless clients.
802.11n Only - Select if you are only using 802.11n
wireless clients.
Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11g and 11b wireless clients.
Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.
If you choose 5GHz band, then select either 802.11a Only, 802.11n Only, or Mixed 802.11n and 802.11a.
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Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless
Channel:
Transmission
Rate:
Channel Width:
Visibility
Status:
Security Mode:
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1522 to choose the channel with the least amount of
interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1522. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing
wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (automatic) for best performance.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1522. If Invisible is
selected, the SSID of the DAP-1522 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the
SSID of your DAP-1522 in order to connect to it.
Refer to page 65 for more information regarding the wireless security.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security
Settings:
Current PIN:
Generate New
PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Reset to
Unconfigured:
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by any new external user using its PIN. Devices
can still be added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is still possible to change wireless network settings
with Manual Wireless Network Setup, Wireless Network Setup Wizard, or an existing external WLAN Manager user.
Shows the current value of the access point’s PIN.
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the access point’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user
interface of the user.
Restore the default PIN of the access point.
Resets Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Congured. Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi-Fi Protected Status
is Not Congured.
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Network Settings
DHCP
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to congure the DHCP
settings.
LAN Connection
Type:
Device Name:
Use the drop-down menu to select Dynamic IP
(DHCP) to automatically obtain an IP address on
the LAN/private network.
Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended
to change the Device Name if there is more than
one D-Link device within the subnet.
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Static IP
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s 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 Access
point will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
LAN Connection
Type:
Access Point IP
Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Device Name:
Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your
ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select
Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an
IP address to the computers on the LAN/private
network.
Enter the IP address of the access point. The default
IP address is 192.168.0.50. If you change the IP
address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter
the new IP address in your browser to get back into
the conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended
to change the Device Name if there is more than
one D-Link device within the subnet.
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Advanced
MAC Address Filter
The MAC address lter section can be used to lter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses
of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network.
A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
Configure MAC
Filtering:
Add MAC
Filtering Rule:
When “Turn MAC Filtering OFF” is selected,
MAC addresses are not used to control network
access. When “Turn MAC Filtering ON and
ALLOW computers listed to access the network”
is selected, only computers with MAC addresses
listed in the MAC Address List are granted network
access. When “Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY
computers listed to access the network” is selected,
any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC
Address List is refused access to the network.
This parameter allows you to manually add a MAC
ltering rule. Click the Add button to add the new
MAC ltering rule to the MAC Filtering Rules list at
the bottom of this screen.
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Advanced Wireless
Transmit Power:
Beacon Period:
DTIM Interval:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation
Threshold:
WMM Enable:
Sets the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to
synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value.
100 is the default setting and is recommended.
(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) 1 is the default
setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients
of the next window for listening to broadcast and
multicast messages.
This value should remain at its default setting of
2346. If inconsistent data ow is a problem, only a
minor modication should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied
in bytes, determines whether packets will be
fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless
clients.
Short GI:
IGMP Snooping:
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it is less reliable and may
create higher data loss.
This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services
such as video conferencing and streaming audio/video.
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WLAN Partition
WLAN Partition allows you to segment your Wireless network by managing access to both the internal station and
Ethernet access to your WLAN.
Internal
Station
Connection:
Ethernet
to WLAN
Access:
Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny
internal station connection.
Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny
Ethernet to Wireless LAN access.
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DHCP Server
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DAP-1522 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will
automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be
DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on,
they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DAP-1522. The DHCP Server will automatically
allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.
Enable DHCP
Server:
IP Address From/
To:
Default Subnet
Mask:
Default Gateway:
Default Wins:
Default DNS:
DHCP Lease
Time:
Check to enable the DHCP Server on the
access point.
Enter the IP address range to assign to the
clients on your network.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP
addresses to your computers or devices, make
sure the IP addresses are outside of this range
or you may have an IP conict.
Enter the subnet mask.
Enter the default gateway IP address.
Enter the WINS server IP address.
Enter the DNS server IP address.
Enter the DHCP lease time (in minutes).
DHCP Client List:
Clients on your network that are assigned IP
addresses will be displayed here.
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DHCP Reservation
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation.
The access point will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Check this box to enable the reservation.
Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP
Address Range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
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QoS
The Quality of Service (QoS) feature regulates the ow of data through the access point by assigning a priority to
each packet. It enhances your experience of wireless network usage by prioritizing the trafc of different applications.
Enabling this option allows the AP to prioritize trafc. There are two options available for the special application.
Enable QoS:
QoS Type:
Priority by LAN
Port:
Enable this option if you want QoS to prioritize
your trafc.
There are two options available for your special
application: (1) Priority by LAN Port, and (2) Priority
by Protocol.
There are four priority levels for all LAN ports. The
priority level values assigned are 1 for Background,
3 for Best Effort, 5 for Video, and 7 for Voice (Voice
is the highest level and Background is the lowest
level) at a normal priority.
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Priority by
Protocol:
Wireless to
Ethernet:
Ethernet to
Wireless:
ACK/DHCP/ICMP/
DNS Priority:
Users can set the priority and percentage of total bandwidth
reserved for each of their four trafc categories. Please
note that the combined percentage value of transmission
limits does not have to be 100%. These percentages
represent the maximum bandwidth designated for each
trafc category.
The value entered here indicates the wireless to Ethernet
speed required before the Advanced QoS function is
enabled. Advanced QoS will be enabled once the total
bandwidth reaches or surpasses the set value. The
suggested range is 800 ~ 96000kbits/sec.
The value entered here indicates the Ethernet to wireless
speed required before the Advanced QoS function is
enabled. Advanced QoS will be enabled once the total
bandwidth reaches or surpasses the set value. The
suggested range is 800 ~ 96000kbits/sec.
Represents the priority value and bandwidth limit applied to ACK, DHCP, ICMP, and DNS for packet delivering.
Web Traffic
Priority:
Mail Traffic
Priority:
Ftp Traffic Priority:
Other Traffic
Priority:
Trafc generated by typical Web services (packets sent through ports 80,443, 3128 and 8080).
Trafc generated by e-mail sending and receiving (ports 25, 110, 465 and 995).
Trafc generated by FTP Uploading and Downloading (ports 20, 21).
Other trafc generated that does not regard the aforementioned packet delivery.
Note: Normally the wireless connection transmits application data packets based on the wireless to Ethernet speed and Ethernet to wireless speed.
Users can treat the two speeds as system transmission bandwidth, where all applications will share the whole system bandwidth based on assigned
priorities. Note that the maximum amount of bandwidth that can be used is the same as the set value of both speeds.
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Traffic Manager
Trafc Manager assigns the device’s entire bandwidth, which includes both the wireless to Ethernet speed and Ethernet
to wireless speed. The user may add rules for data transmission performance between the access point device and
the individual client. For unlisted client trafc, users can either choose to deny or forward packet transferred for such
clients.
Enable Traffic
Manager:
Unlisted Clients
Traffic:
Ethernet to
Wireless:
Wireless to
Ethernet:
Traffic Manager enables traffic control of the
delivering and receiving of data packets.
There are two options available for Unlisted Clients
Trafc: (1) deny, and (2) forward.
This section allows the user to indicate the device’s
maximum bandwidth from Ethernet to wireless.
This section allows the user to indicate the device’s
maximum bandwidth from wireless to Ethernet.
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Add Traffic Manager Rule
In Trafc Manager Rule enter settings for each user of your network, using adequate IP (Client IP) or MAC address (Client
MAC). Set appropriate Ethernet to Wireless and Wireless to Ethernet speeds for the trafc you want to regulate.
Name:
Client IP
(optional):
Client MAC
(optional) :
Ethernet to
Wireless:
Wireless to
Ethernet:
Enter a name for your new rule.
The IP address assigned to the client.
By assigning MAC addresses to the set of trafc manager rules, specic rules can be dened for individual devices.
Represents the available bandwidth for client data to be forwarded from Ethernet to wireless, the suggested range is 800 ~
96000kbits/sec.
Represents the available bandwidth for client data to be forwarded from wireless to Ethernet, the suggested range is 800 ~
96000kbits/sec.
Note: Normally the wireless connection transmits application data packets based on the wireless to Ethernet speed and
Ethernet to wireless speed. Users can treat the two speeds as system transmission bandwidth, where all applications will
share the whole system bandwidth based on assigned priorities. Note that the maximum amount of bandwidth that can be
used is the same as the set value of both speeds.
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Schedule
Name:
Days:
Time:
Wireless:
Add:
Schedule Rules
List:
Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to
include every day.
Check All Days or enter a start and end time for
your schedule.
Select On or Off from the drop-down menu.
Click Add to save your schedule. You must click
Save Settings at the top for your schedules to
go into effect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the
Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete
icon to remove the schedule.
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Tools
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator password. The administrator password has read/write access.
Password:
Verify
Password:
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login
Name. The administrator can make changes to the
settings.
Enter the same password that you entered in the
previous textbox in order to conrm its accuracy.
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Time
The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system
clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be congured to automatically
adjust the time when needed.
Time Zone:
Daylight
Saving:
Date and
Time:
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, tick the
Enable Daylight Saving check box. Next use the
drop-down menu to select a Daylight Saving Offset
and then enter a start date and an end date for
daylight saving time.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these
elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and
Second and then click Save Settings. You can also
click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings
button at the bottom of the screen.
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System
Save to Local
Hard Drive:
Load from Local
Hard Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default:
Use this option to save the current access point
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of
the computer you are using. First, click the Save
button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can
select a location and le name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved access
point conguration settings. First, use the Browse
control to nd a previously save le of conguration
settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer
those settings to the access point.
This option will restore all conguration settings
back to the settings that were in effect at the time
the access point was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost,
including any rules that you have created. If you
want to save the current access point conguration
settings, use the Save button above.
Note: Restoring the factory default settings
will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not
Congured.
Reboot the
Device:
Clear Language
Pack:
Click to reboot the access point.
Click to clear the language pack. This will put the
web UI back to English.
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Firmware
You can upgrade the rmware of the access point here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard
drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link
support website for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard
drive from this site.
Browse:
Upload:
After you have downloaded the new rmware,
click Browse to locate the rmware update on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware
upgrade.
Once you have a rmware update on your computer,
use this option to browse for the le and then upload
the information into the access point.
Language Pack
You can change the language of the web UI by
uploading available language packs.
Browse:
After you have downloaded the new language
pack, click Browse to locate the language pack le
on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the
language pack upgrade.
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If you load a language pack and would like to go back to English, click Maintenance > System and click on Clear next
to Clear Language Pack.
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Status
Device Info
This page displays the current information for the DAP-1522. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information.
General:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
Displays the access point’s time and rmware
version.
Displays the MAC address and the private (local)
IP settings for the access point.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
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Wireless
The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point.
MAC Address:
UpTime:
Mode:
Signal:
The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless
client.
Displays the amount of time the wireless client has
been connected to the access point.
The transmission standard being used by the client.
Values are 11a, 11b, 11g, 11ng or 11na for 802.11a,
802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n respectively.
This is a relative measure of signal quality. The
value is expressed as a percentage of theoretical
best quality. Signal quality can be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency sources (such as cordless
telephones or neighboring wireless networks), and by obstacles between the access point and the wireless device.
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Logs
The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough
internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs
option allows you to view the access point logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level
of the events to view. This access point also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a
computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility
What to View:
Enable
Remote Log:
Apply Log
Settings Now:
Refresh:
Clear:
Save Log:
There are three types of logs that can be viewed:
System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Tick
the corresponding check box for the type(s) that
you want displayed in the log.
Select the check box and enter a Log Server name
or IP address to enable the remote log feature.
Click this button to immediately lter the log results
so that only the selected options appear in the Log
Details section of this screen.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays
any recent activity.
Clear all of the log contents.
This option will save the access point to a log le
on your computer.
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Statistics
The Statistics page displays all of the LAN and Wireless packets transmit and receive statistics.
TX Packets:
RX Packets:
TX Packets
Dropped:
RX Packets
Dropped:
TX Bytes:
RX Bytes:
The total number of packets sent from the access
point.
The total number of packets received by the access
point.
Displays the number of packets that were dropped
while sending, due to errors, collisions, or access
point resource limitations.
Displays the number of packets that were dropped
while receiving, due to errors, collisions, or access
point resource limitations.
Displays the number of bytes that were sent from
the access point.
Displays the number of bytes that were received
by the access point.
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Help
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Configuration for Bridge Mode
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or enter
192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
This wizard is designed to assist you in conguring the wireless settings for your bridge. It will guide you through
step-by-step instructions on how to setup your wireless network.
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to begin.
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard
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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If you want to change the admin account password,
enter a new password and click Next.
Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
If you want to set up your network manually, skip to page
53.
Click Next to continue.
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Select PIN to connect your wireless device with WPS.
For PBC conguration, skip to page 52.
Enter the PIN number used into you access point and
click Connect.
Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you
wireless network to complete the setup.
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Select PBC to use the Push Button Conguration to
connect to your network.
Click Connect to continue.
Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you
are adding to your network to complete the setup.
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Select Manual conguration to set up your network
manually.
Click Next to continue.
Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or click
the Site Survey button to nd the AP.
Click Next to continue on to page 54.
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If you clicked on Site Survey, the following screen will
be displayed.
Find your access point from the list and click Connect
to complete the Setup Wizard.
Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click
Next to continue.
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If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password
and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase
and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
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If you choose WPA2, enter the WPA2 Personal
Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup
Wizard.
The following screen opens to indicate that you have
successfully saved your new settings.
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Wireless
Wireless
Mode:
Site Survey:
Enable
Wireless:
Wireless
Network
Name:
802.11 Band
802.11 Mode:
Select Infrastructure to connect to a wireless (AP) Access
Point, select Ad-hoc to connect to another bridge or wireless
station.
A function that looks for available wireless networks.
Click the check box to enable the wireless function. If you
do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all
the wireless functions.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID
is case-sensitive.
The options include 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz/5GHz. This
option is unavailable in Bridge Mode.
If all of the wireless devices in your wireless network can
connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve
performance slightly by choosing the appropriate “Only”
mode. If you have some devices that use a different
transmission mode, choose the appropriate “Mixed” mode.
This option is unavailable in Bridge Mode.
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless
Channel:
The Auto Channel Scan setting is used to allow the
DAP-1522 to choose the channel with the least amount of
interference.
This option is unavailable in Bridge Mode.
Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1522. The Channel
can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing
wireless network or to customize the wireless network. This
option is unavailable in Bridge Mode.
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Transmission
Rate:
Channel Width:
Visibisibility
Status:
Security Mode:
Enable:
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (automatic) for best performance. This option is unavailable
in Bridge Mode.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
This setting determines whether the DAP-1522 will continue to periodically broadcast its presence on the network. This option
is unavailable in Bridge Mode.
Refer to page 65 for more information regarding wireless security.
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Wireless MAC Cloning
Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the DAP-1522. If not
manually assigned, the packet’s source MAC address eld will be automatically selected as the DAP-1522’s MAC address.
MAC Address:
Scan:
Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP-1522 to enable the clone function.
Click the Scan button to search for all available devices connected to your DAP-1522’s Ethernet ports
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Network Settings
Static
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the bridge and to congure the Static settings.
Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if
LAN
Connection
Type:
your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select
Dynamic IP (DHCP) to automatically assign an
IP address to the computers on the LAN/private
network.
Access Point
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Device Name:
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
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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DHCP
LAN Connection
Type:
Device Name:
Select DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address
on the LAN/private network.
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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Advanced
Advanced Wireless
Transmit Power:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation
Threshold:
Short GI:
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
This value should remain at its default setting of
2436. If inconsistent data ow is a problem, only a
minor modication should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied
in bytes, determines whether packets will be
fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission.
2346 is the default setting.
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time
therefore increasing the data capacity. However,
it is less reliable and may create higher data loss.
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QoS
The Quality of Service (QoS) feature regulates the ow of data through the access point by assigning a priority to
each packet. It enhances your experience of wireless network usage by prioritizing the trafc of different applications.
Enabling this option allows the AP to prioritize trafc. There are two options available for the special application.
Enable QoS:
QoS Type:
Priority by LAN
Port:
Enable this option if you want QoS to prioritize
your trafc.
There are two options available for your special
application: (1) Priority by LAN Port, and (2) Priority
by Protocol.
There are four priority levels for all LAN ports. The
priority level values assigned are 1 for Background,
3 for Best Effort, 5 for Video, and 7 for Voice (Voice
is the highest level and Background is the lowest
level) at a normal priority.
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Priority by
Protocol:
Wireless to
Ethernet:
Ethernet to
Wireless:
ACK/DHCP/ICMP/
DNS Priority:
Users can set the priority and percentage of total bandwidth
reserved for each of their four trafc categories. Please
note that the combined percentage value of transmission
limits does not have to be 100%. These percentages
represent the maximum bandwidth designated for each
trafc category.
The value entered here indicates the wireless to Ethernet
speed required before the Advanced QoS function is
enabled. Advanced QoS will be enabled once the total
bandwidth reaches or surpasses the set value. The
suggested range is 800 ~ 96000kbits/sec.
The value entered here indicates the Ethernet to wireless
speed required before the Advanced QoS function is
enabled. Advanced QoS will be enabled once the total
bandwidth reaches or surpasses the set value. The
suggested range is 800 ~ 96000kbits/sec.
Represents the priority value and bandwidth limit applied to ACK, DHCP, ICMP, and DNS for packet delivering.
Web Traffic
Priority:
Mail Traffic
Priority:
Ftp Traffic Priority:
Other Traffic
Priority:
Trafc generated by typical Web services (packets sent through ports 80,443, 3128 and 8080).
Trafc generated by e-mail sending and receiving (ports 25, 110, 465 and 995).
Trafc generated by FTP Uploading and Downloading (ports 20, 21).
Other trafc generated that does not regard the aforementioned packet delivery.
Note: Normally the wireless connection transmits application data packets based on the wireless to Ethernet speed and Ethernet to wireless speed.
Users can treat the two speeds as system transmission bandwidth, where all applications will share the whole system bandwidth based on assigned
priorities. Note that the maximum amount of bandwidth that can be used is the same as the set value of both speeds.
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Schedule
Name:
Days:
Time:
Wireless:
Add:
Schedule Rules
List:
Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to
include every day.
Check All Days or enter a start and end time for
your schedule.
Select On or Off from the drop-down menu.
Click Add to save your schedule. You must click
Save Settings at the top for your schedules to
go into effect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the
Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete
icon to remove the schedule.
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Tools
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator password. Admin has read/write access.
Password:
Verify
Password:
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login
Name. The administrator can make changes to the
settings.
Enter the same password that you entered in the
previous textbox in order to conrm its accuracy.
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Time
The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system
clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be congured to automatically
adjust the time when needed.
Time Zone:
Daylight
Saving:
Date and
Time:
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, click the
Enable Daylight Saving check box. Next, use the
drop-down menu to select a Daylight Saving Offset
and then enter a start date and an end date for
daylight saving time.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these
elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and
Second and then click Save Settings. You can also
click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings
button at the bottom of the screen.
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System
Save To
Local Hard
Drive:
Load From
Local Hard
Drive:
Restore
To Factory
Default:
Use this option to save the current access point
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of
the computer you are using. First, click the Save
button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can
select a location and le name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved access
point conguration settings. First, use the Browse
control to nd a previously save le of conguration
settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer
those settings to the access point.
This option will restore all conguration settings
back to the settings that were in effect at the time
the access point was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost,
including any rules that you have created. If you
want to save the current access point conguration
settings, use the Save button above.
Reboot The
Device:
Clear
Language
Pack:
Click to reboot the bridge.
Click to clear the language pack. This will put the web UI back to English.
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Firmware
You can upgrade the rmware of the access point here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard
drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link
support site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive
from the D-Link support site.
Browse:
Upload:
After you have downloaded the new rmware, click
Browse to locate the rmware update on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware
upgrade.
Once you have a rmware update on your computer,
use this option to browse for the le and then upload
the information into the bridge.
Language Pack
You can change the language of the web UI by
uploading available language packs.
Browse:
After you have downloaded the new language
pack, click Browse to locate the language pack le on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete
the language pack upgrade.
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If you load a language pack and would like to go back to English, click Maintenance > System and click on Clear next
to Clear Language Pack.
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Status
Device Info
This page displays the current information for the DAP-1522. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information.
General:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
Displays the access point’s time and rmware
version.
Displays the MAC address and the private (local)
IP settings for the access point.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
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Logs
The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isn’t enough
internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs
option allows you to view the access point logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level
of the events to view. This access point also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a
computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
What to View:
Enable
Remote Log:
Apply Log
Settings Now:
Refresh:
Clear:
Save Log:
There are three types of logs that can be viewed:
System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Click
on the corresponding check box for the type(s) that
you want displayed in the log.
Select this check box and enter a Log Server name
or IP address to enable the remote log feature.
Click this button to immediately lter the log results
so that only the selected options appear in the Log
Details section of this screen.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays
any recent activity.
This option clears all of the log contents.
This option will save the access point to a log le
on your computer.
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Help
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The
DAP-1522 offers the following types of security:
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption
algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted
from one wireless device to another.
To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When
using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit
encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters)
format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.
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What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless bridge or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Configure WEP in AP Mode
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please
establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption
due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point
(192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode in the Wireless Security Mode
section, select WEP.
3. Next to WEP Key Length in the WEP section, select both the type
of input (hexidecimal or ASCII) and the level of encryption (64bit or 128-bit). Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9
are valid.
4. Next to Default WEP Key and the rst selection on the
drop-down menu, WEP Key 1. Enter a WEP key that you create in the WEP Key value and Verify WEP Key value
elds. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys using
the Default WEP Key drop-down menu.
5. Next to Authentication, select Open or Shared Key.
6. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a
wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as
you did on the access point.
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Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please
establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption
due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser
and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50).
Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left
side.
2. Next to Security Mode in the Wireless Security Mode section,
select WPA-Personal.
3. Next to WPA Mode in the WPA section, select Auto (WPA or
WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have
wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or TKIP and AES.
5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast
data is changed.
6. Next to the Pre-Shared Key section, enter a key in the Passphrase eld. The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII
format at both ends of the wireless connection. The passphrase must be between 8-63 characters.
7. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a
wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase
as you did on the access point.
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Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please
establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption
due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser
and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50).
Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left
side.
2. Next to Security Mode in the Wireless Security Mode section,
select WPA-Enterprise.
3. Next to WPA Mode in the WPA section, select Auto (WPA
or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have
wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or TKIP and AES.
5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast
data is changed.
6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address in the EAP (802.1X) section, enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server.
7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
9. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings.
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Configure WEP (Bridge Mode)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please
establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption
due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the bridge
(192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings.
2. For Security Mode in the Wireless Security Mode section,
select WEP.
3. Next to WEP Key Length in the WEP section, select both the type
of input (hexidecimal or ASCII) and the level of encryption (64bit or 128-bit). Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9
are valid.
4. For the Default WEP Key and the rst selection on the drop-down menu, WEP Key 1. Enter a WEP key that you
create in the WEP Key value and Verify WEP Key value elds. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your
wireless devices. You may enter up to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu.
5. For Authentication, select Open or Shared Key.
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose
connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point.
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Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please
establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption
due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the bridge
(192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless
Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode in the Wireless Security Mode section,
select WPA-Personal.
3. Next to WPA Mode in the WPA section, select Auto (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have
wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or TKIP and AES.
5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast
data is changed.
6. Next to the Pre-Shared Key section, enter a key in the Passphrase eld. The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII
format at both ends of the wireless connection. The passphrase must be between 8-63 characters.
7. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are conguring the access point with a
wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase
as you did on the access point.
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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for
Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet,
check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer
to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more
information.
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Configure WEP
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before conguring your wireless adapter.
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct.
The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access
point.
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Configure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before conguring your wireless adapter.
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the
wireless access point.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® Vista
Windows® Vista users may use the convenient, built-in wireless utility. Follow these instructions:
From the Start menu, go to Control Panel, and then click on
Network and Sharing Center.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) under
Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect
button.
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Click Connect Anyway to continue.
The utility will display the following window to indicate a
connection is being made.
The nal window indicates the establishment of a successful
connection.
The next two pages display the windows used to connect to
either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network.
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Configure WEP
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before conguring your wireless adapter.
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WEP
under Select a network to connect to and then click the
Connect button.
Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the eld
provided and then click the Connect button.
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Configure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before conguring your wireless adapter.
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK
under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect
button.
Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the eld
provided and then click the Connect button.
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1522.
Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If
you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.168.0.50 for example), you are not connecting to a
website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the
device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using
a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may
not be on.
• Disable any internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice,
®
Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows
help les included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the
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• Congure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab,
click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings
button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three
times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the
address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the access point for 10 seconds and plug back in.
Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a
different computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your access point. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings
back to the factory defaults.
To reset the access point, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the access point powered
on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the access point will go through
its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the access point. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. When
logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty.
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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my access
point?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and
Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
To nd the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A
destination could be another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
®
• Windows
95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd)
and press Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a
fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example,
lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network
we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your access point with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your access point follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your access point (192.168.0.50) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration
page for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.
• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in
increments of ten.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard,
the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want
it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such
as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven
to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access point is a
device used to provide this link.
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What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi
uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home
or ofce.
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products.
D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your
network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an
indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal
can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school
campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range
up to 30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use
nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops,
speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home,
ofce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Ofce and Home Ofce
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at ofce
• Remotely access your ofce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate ofce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s
becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless
connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to
start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless
network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your access point or Access Point
Make sure you place the bridge/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try
to place the bridge/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, wireless speakers, and televisions as far away as
possible from the bridge/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause
since they operate on same frequency.
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Security
Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by
turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the access point. Refer to product manual for detail information on
how to set it up.
Wireless Modes
There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless bridge.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless
network adapters on each computer, such as two or more wireless network Cardbus adapters.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect
to the wireless bridge or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in
Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from
a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter
installation, security settings, and the settings
on your access point. Some firewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly
installed adapters.
If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee
or administrator to verify their wireless network settings.
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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/access point, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow
the steps below:
Step 1
Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter andselect Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN
IP address on your access point.
Example: If the access point´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your access point (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Standards
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
Security
• WPA-Personal
• WPA2-Personal
• WPA-Enterprise
• WPA2-Enterprise
• 64/128-bit WEP
Wireless Signal Rates
1
• 300Mbps • 108Mbps
• 54Mbps • 48Mbps
• 36Mbps • 24Mbps
• 18Mbps • 12Mbps
• 11Mbps • 9Mbps
• 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps
• 2Mbps • 1Mbps
Maximum Operating Voltage
• 3.3V
Maximum Operating Current
• 1435 mA
Modulation
• 11b: DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK
• 11a/g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM
• 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM, MCS
Frequency Range
• 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz • 5.15GHz~5.825GHz
2
3
LEDs
• Power • Bridge
• AP • LAN
Operating Temperature
• 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C)
Humidity
• 90% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety & Emissions
• FCC • CE
• IC • C-Tick
• CSA
Dimensions
• L = 5.75 inches
• W = 4.5 inches
• H = 1.25 inches
1
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
2
Range varies depending on country’s regulation.
3
The DAP-1522 doesn’t include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47~5.725GHz.
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