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D-Link DAP-1562, DAP-1560 User Manual

2D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ..............................................................4
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
System Requirements ................................................................. 5
Introduction ...................................................................................6
Features .................................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 8
Connections ...........................................................................8
LEDs ........................................................................................... 9
Installation ....................................................................... 10
Wireless Modes ............................................................................10
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................13
Conguration (AP Mode) ................................................14
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................14
Wireless Setup Wizard ...............................................................15
Manual Conguration ...............................................................18
DHCP ..................................................................................20
Static IP ..............................................................................21
Advanced ......................................................................................22
Maintenance ................................................................................26
Status ..............................................................................................31
Help .................................................................................................35
Conguration (Bridge Mode)..........................................36
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................36
Static ...................................................................................42
DHCP ..................................................................................43
Advanced ......................................................................................44
Maintenance ................................................................................45
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Table of Contents
Status ..............................................................................................48
Help .................................................................................................51
Wireless Security .............................................................52
What is WPA/WPA2? ...................................................................52
Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) ....................................53
Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) .................................54
Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............................55
Connect to a Wireless Network ....................................... 56
Using Windows® 7 .......................................................................56
Using Windows Vista® ................................................................63
Using Windows® XP ....................................................................66
Troubleshooting ..............................................................69
Wireless Basics .................................................................71
What is Wireless? .........................................................................72
Tips ...................................................................................................74
Wireless Modes ............................................................................75
Networking Basics ........................................................... 76
Check your IP address ...............................................................76
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................77
Technical Specications .................................................. 78
Contacting Technical Support ........................................80
Warranty ...........................................................................81
Registration .....................................................................88
4D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1560 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Package Contents
DAP-1560 Media Streaming Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Network
• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher
• Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher
• Apple Safari 3.0 and higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7/Vista®/XP (Service Pack 3)
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
System Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enable you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of High-Denition (HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. This device lets you create a ‘bridge’ between two dierent physical media types. This versatile kit transforms your wired device into a wireless one without the added hassle of installing Ethernet cables.
The DAP-1560 is the rst true 4x4 spatial streaming WLAN on the market, it uses all four of its antennas to send out multiple data streams simultaneously, boosting the data rate up to 600Mbps*.
Selectable Dual Band technology enables you to stream HD videos and enjoy lag free gaming with less interference on the 5GHz band or chat, email and surf the web on the 2.4GHz band.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
High-Denition Performance
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enables you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of High­Denition (HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. Connect any Ethernet-enabled devices in your entertainment center like your game consoles, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Digital Media Adapters (DMA) to the DAP-1560 to upgrade your network and enable dual-band wireless streaming.
Faster Speed and Performance
The DAP-1560 is the rst true 4x4 spatial streaming WLAN on the market, it uses all four of its antennas to send out multiple data streams simultaneously, boosting the data rate up to 600Mbps*, providing you with faster speed and performance to enhance your gaming and HD video streaming experience. The DAP-1560 also uses Intelligent Antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data by bouncing multiple wireless signals o of walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots, enabling you to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of your home.
Better Wireless Experience
Selectable dual band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) enables you to select the wireless signal that best ts your network usage. With speeds up to 600Mbps*, you can use the clearer 5GHz band to stream High-Denition movies and other media, and enjoy lag-free gaming, with less interference, giving you a better wireless experience with the fastest speeds possible.
Quality of Service
The DAP-1560 is equipped with Quality of Service (QoS), which helps organize and prioritize the data streams in your network so your VoIP, HD Video streaming, and gaming runs smoother over your wireless network.
Green Ethernet Technology
The DAP-1560 is a D-Link Green product, which means it helps you conserve energy.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
1 WPS Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless client.
2 LAN Port Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
3 Mode Selector Slide to the left for Access Point (AP) Mode or to the right for Bridge mode.
4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
5 Reset Button
Hold the reset button for at least 6 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default settings. All the LEDs will turn on for 2 second and then begin the reboot process.
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Hardware Overview
Connections
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LEDs
1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2 Wireless LED
A blinking green light indicates the wireless function is working. The light will blink fast during data transmission. The light will be o during device reboot or if the wireless radio is disabled.
3 WPS LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1560 is performing the WPS function.
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Section 2 - Installation
Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1560 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you gure out which setting works with your setup.
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-1560 to AP. Refer to page 14 for conguration instructions.
Wireless Modes
Computer
Internet Modem
Router DAP-1560
Computer
TV
Media Player
AP Mode
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1560 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1560 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
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If you want to wirelessly connect an Ethernet-enabled device such as a game console, media player, or network attached storage device, you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1560 to Bridge. Refer to page 36 for conguration instructions.
DAP-1560
Computer
Internet
Modem
Router
Digital Media Player
Network TV Viewer
DVR
Gaming Console
OR
OR
OR
Bridge Mode
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Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network
If you have two DAP-1560 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one DAP-1560 to your router and move the switch on the back panel to AP. The second DAP-1560 will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled device and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to Bridge.
Digital Media Player
Network TV Viewer
DVR
Gaming Console
OR
OR
OR
Computer
Internet Modem
Router DAP-1560 DAP-1560
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Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration (AP Mode)
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
1. On the back of the DAP-1560, slide the mode selector to the left (AP Mode).
2. To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address eld.
3. Enter Admin 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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Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly congure your access point.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 18.
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.
Click Next to continue.
Select WPS to connect using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and then click Next.
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Select Manual as the conguration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue.
Enter the wireless network name (SSID). The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.
Next, enter an encryption key (Network Key). The key can be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive.
You must enter this key on any wireless device that will connect to the DAP-1560.
Click Next to continue.
Press the WPS button on your wireless device you want to connect with. You will have a 2 minute (120 seconds) time limit.
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Click Save to save your settings.
The DAP-1560 will reboot.
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Enable Wireless:
Wireless Network
Name:
Band:
Wireless Mode:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless Channel:
Channel Width:
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 default 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:
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using both 802.11n and
802.11g wireless clients. Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b - Select if you are using 802.11n,
802.11g, and 802.11b wireless clients.
If you choose 5GHz band, then select either 802.11n Only, or Mixed
802.11n and 802.11a.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1560 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1560. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out.
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.
Manual Conguration
Wireless Settings
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Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1560. If enabled, the SSID of the DAP-1560 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1560 in order to connect to it.
Refer to page 52 for more information regarding the wireless security.
Enable Hidden Wireless:
Security Mode:
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Network Settings
DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DHCP Server (usually your router) will automatically assign an IP address to the DAP-1560 . When you turn your DAP-1560 on, it will automatically receive the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DHCP Server.
My LAN
Connection is:
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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LAN Connection
Type:
Access Point IP
Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Device Name:
Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP.
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 conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask of your network.
Enter the Gateway of your network (usually the IP address of your router).
Ente r the D e v i ce Name o f the A P. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Static IP
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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.
MAC Address
Filter:
MAC Address:
When Disable is selected, MAC addresses are not used to control network access. When Accept is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When Reject is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.
Enter the MAC address of the adapter (client) that you want to lter. Click Save Settings at the top to save the lter rule.
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Transmit Power:
WMM Enable:
Short GI:
WLAN Partition:
Sets the transmit power of the antennas (Low, Medium, or High).
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients.
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.
Check to enable WLAN Partition.
Advanced Wireless
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Enable:
Current Pin:
Reset to
Uncongured:
Reset Pin to Default:
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Shows the current value of the access point’s PIN.
Resets Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Congured. Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi-Fi Protected Status is Not Congured.
Restores the default Pin of the access point.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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Enable Guest
Zone:
Wireless Network
Name:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature. Select the schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from your main wireless network.
Check to allow network connectivity between the dierent zones created.
Guest Zone
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network.
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New Password:
Verify
Password:
Enable
Graphical
Authentication:
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 conrm its accuracy.
Check this box to require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the login screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings.
Maintenance
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator password. The administrator password has read/write access.
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Save Settings to
Local Hard Drive:
Load Settings
from Local Hard
Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot the
Device:
Use this option to save the current access point conguration 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 conguration settings. First, click the Browse button to nd a previously save le of conguration settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to the access point.
This option will restore all conguration settings back to the settings that were in eect 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 conguration settings, use the Save button above.
Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Congured.
Click to reboot the access point.
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