D-link DAP-2230 User Manual

Preface

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. i

Product Overview ..............................................................1

Package Contents .........................................................................1

System Requirements ................................................................. 2

Introduction ................................................................................... 3

Features ............................................................................................4

Hardware Overview .....................................................................5

Top Panel ................................................................................. 5

Hardware Overview .....................................................................6

Bottom Panel ..........................................................................6

Physical Installation ..........................................................7

Before You Begin ................................................................... 7

Connect to your Network .......................................................... 8

Method 1 - Powered by PoE Switch ...............................8

Method 2 - Powered by PoE Injector ............................. 9

Method 3 - DC Adapter .....................................................10

Mounting the AP ........................................................................11

Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................12

Four Operational Modes .................................................13

Access Point mode ........................................................16

WDS with AP mode ......................................................18

WDS mode .......................................................................20

Wireless Client mode ....................................................22

Authentication Types ........................................................24

Open System/Shared Key Authentication ...........24

WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication ......................25

WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication ..................26

802.1x Authentication ..................................................27

LAN .........................................................................................28

IPv6 ..........................................................................................29

Advanced Settings .....................................................................30

Performance .........................................................................30

Wireless Resource Control .......................................................32

Multi-SSID ..............................................................................34

VLAN ........................................................................................35

VLAN List ...........................................................................35

Port List ..............................................................................36

Add/Edit VLAN ................................................................37

PVID Setting .....................................................................38

Intrusion .................................................................................39

Conguration ................................................................... 14

Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................14

Save and Activate Settings ......................................................15

Basic Settings ...............................................................................16

Wireless .................................................................................16

Schedule ................................................................................40

Internal RADIUS Server ..................................................... 41

ARP Spoong Prevention Settings ...............................42

Bandwidth Optimization .................................................43

AP Array ..................................................................................45

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AP Array Scan ..................................................................45

Conguration Settings .................................................46

Auto-RF ..............................................................................47

Load Balance ...................................................................48

Captive Portal Authentication........................................49

Web Redirection Only ..................................................49

Username/Password .....................................................50

Passcode ...........................................................................51

Remote Radius ................................................................52

LDAP ...................................................................................53

POP3 ...................................................................................55

IP Filter ....................................................................................57

MAC Bypass...........................................................................58

DHCP Server ........................................................................59

Client Information ..............................................................68

WDS Information ................................................................69

Channel Analyze .................................................................70

Statistics .................................................................................71

Ethernet .............................................................................71

WLAN Trac ....................................................................72

Log ...........................................................................................73

View Log ............................................................................73

Log Settings .....................................................................74

Maintenance ...............................................................................76

Administration Settings ...................................................76

Limit Administrator .......................................................77

System Name Settings .................................................78

Console Settings ............................................................80

SNMP Settings ................................................................81

Status: .................................................................................82

Dynamic Pool Settings .................................................59

Static Pool Setting .........................................................60

Current IP Mapping List ...............................................61

Filters .......................................................................................62

Wireless MAC ACL ..........................................................62

WLAN Partition ...............................................................63

Trac Control .......................................................................64

Uplink/Downlink Settings ..........................................64

QoS ......................................................................................65

Trac Manager ...............................................................66

Status .............................................................................................67

Device Information ............................................................67

Ping Control .....................................................................82

Central WiFiManager Settings ................................... 83

Firmware and SSL Certication Upload ..............................84

Conguration File Upload .......................................................85

Time and Date .............................................................................86

System ....................................................................................87

System Settings ..............................................................87

Help .................................................................................................88

Wireless Security .............................................................89

What is WEP? ................................................................................90

Congure WEP .............................................................................91

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What is WPA? ................................................................................92

Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................93

Congure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ..........................................94

Connect to a Wireless Network ....................................... 95

Using Windows

XP ....................................................................95

Congure WPA-PSK ....................................................................96

Using Windows Vista

...............................................................98

Congure WPA-PSK ................................................................. 100

Using Windows

7 .................................................................... 101

Troubleshooting ............................................................104

Wireless Basics ...............................................................108

What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 109

Tips ................................................................................................111

Wireless Modes .........................................................................112

Networking Basics .........................................................113

Check your IP address ............................................................ 113

Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 114

Technical Specications ................................................115

Antenna Pattern ............................................................ 117

Regulatory Information ................................................118

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Package Contents

DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE Access Point

12 V DC, 1 A Power Adapter (included with some models)

Wall mounting bracket with mounting kit

Quick Installation Guide

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

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Network Requirements

System Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Network

• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients (AP Mode)

• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless network (AP Mode)

Computer with the following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

Browser Requirements:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7, Mozilla® Firefox® 12.0, Google® Chrome 20.0, or Safari® 4 or higher

Windows

Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed.

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Introduction

The D-Link DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE Access Point is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 300 Mbps* while still maintaining backwards compatibility with slower 802.11g and 802.11b devices. The DAP-2230 increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more eciently. With the DAP-2230, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benet signicantly because large les are now able to move across the network more quickly. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage outside of your normal internal networking environment. Built to withstand harsh environments, the DAP-2230 also excels in connecting separate networks that cannot be joined physically using a traditional medium. The built-in omni-directional 3 dBi antenna is designed to deliver high performance, ensuring that wireless coverage will cover even hard to reach locations. The DAP-2230 is an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in oces or other workplaces, hotels, resorts, trade shows, and special events.

The DAP-2230 features four dierent operation modes: Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), WDS with AP, and Wireless Client mode, allowing it to adapt to many situations. As a standard wireless Access Point (AP) the DAP-2230 can connect to a wide range of devices that are 802.11 n/g/b compliant. In WDS mode it can expand current wireless coverage without the need for a wired backbone link. As a wireless client it can connect to an existing AP, and expand the network physically with the built-in 10/100 Ethernet port.

The DAP-2230 supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and WPA/WPA2 security functions. In addition, it provides MAC Address Filtering to control user access, and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit unauthorized access to the internal network. Network administrators have multiple options for managing the DAP-2230, including Web (HTTP) or Secured Web (HTTPS). For advanced network management, administrators can use SNMP v1, v2c, v3 to congure and manage access points.

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

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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-2230 provides an up to 300 Mbps* 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.

• Compatible with IEEE802.11g Devices - The DAP-2230 is still fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g adapters.

• Four dierent operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four dierent operation modes to meet your wireless

networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.

• Power over Ethernet - The DAP-2230 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) which enables it to be supplied with power over an Ethernet cable or IEEE 802.3af PoE switch.

Features

• Comprehensive Web-Interface - Fine tune network settings using the DAP-2230’s robust network-based conguration software.

• Central WiFiManager management software compatibility - The real-time display of the network’s topology and AP’s information makes network conguration and management of multiple devices quick and simple.

• SNMP for management - The DAP-2230 supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 for better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DAP-2230 for network conguration and rmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also set up the DAP-2230 easily with the Web-based conguration utility.

• Convenient Installation - The DAP-2230 features a wall mount in the rear for easy setup on walls.

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Hardware Overview

Top Panel

Power/Status LED

Static Green Ready/Working Properly Flashing Green Transmitting/Receiving data

Flashing Red Malfunction during boot Solid Red Boot failure

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Hardware Overview

Bottom Panel

1 2 3 4

1 Security Lock Physically secure your device with this lock. 2 Power Connector Connector for a power adapter.

3 10/100 LAN (PoE)Port

4 Reset Button

Connect an Ethernet cable to this device and your network. Power may be supplied to this port via a LAN cable that is connected to a PoE injector or PoE switch.

Press and hold the reset button with a paperclip for at least 5 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default settings. The LED will turn on for 2 seconds and then begin the reboot process.

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Physical Installation

Before You Begin

This chapter describes safety precautions and product information that you must know and check before installing this product.

Professional Installation Required

1. Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in RF installation and knowledgeable about local regulations.

2. This product is distributed through distributors and system installers with professional technicians and is not to be sold directly through retail stores.

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Connect to your Network

To power the access point, you can use one of the following 3 methods:

Method 1 - Powered by PoE Switch Method 2 - Powered by PoE Injector Method 3 - Powered by DC Adapter

Method 1 - Powered by PoE Switch

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port on the DAP-2230 and then connect the other end to a PoE switch.

DAP-2230

PoE Switch

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Method 2 - Powered by PoE Injector

If you wish to power the DAP-2230 without a PoE switch, we suggest you use a PoE injector, such as a DPE-101GI.

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the DATA IN port on the PoE injector and the other end into a port on a switch, router, or computer.

2. Connect one end of a dierent Ethernet cable into the P+DATA OUT port on the PoE injector and the other end into the LAN (PoE) port on the DAP-2230 access point.

3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the POWER IN connector on the PoE Injector.

4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Power adapter

DAP-2230

PoE Base Unit

PC Switch

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Method 3 - DC Adapter

A power adapter is included with some DAP-2230 models.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network device to the LAN(PoE) port on the DAP-2230.

2. Connect the supplied power adapter to the DC IN connector on the DAP-2230.

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

DAP-2230

Power Adapter

Switch or Router

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Mounting the AP

Place the mounting bracket on a wall or ceiling and mark holes where you will insert the screws with a marker. Drill holes in the marked points and insert the plastic wall anchors.

Use the supplied screws to attach the mounting plate to the wall.

Reattach the DAP-2230 to the mounting bracket.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE 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 2.4 Ghz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 Hz 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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Four Operational Modes

Operation Mode

(Only supports 1 mode at a time)

Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN

WDS with AP

WDS Wirelessly connect multiple networks

Wireless Client

Function

Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP

AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device

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Section 3 - Conguration

Conguration

This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link Wireless N PoE Access Point using the web-based conguration utility.

Web-based Conguration Utility

If you wish to change the default settings or optimise the performance of the DAP-2230, you may use the webbased conguration utility.

To access the conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://192.168.0.50

Type admin and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.

If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 104 for assistance.

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After successfully logging into the DAP-2230, the following screen will appear:

Save and Activate Settings

When making changes on most of the conguration screens in this section, use the screen to save (not activate) your conguration changes.

You may change settings to multiple pages before activating. Once you are nished, click the Conguration button located at the top of the page and then click Save and Activate.

button at the bottom of each

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Basic Settings

Wireless

Access Point mode

Wireless

Band:

Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu.

Network

Name

(SSID):

SSID

Visibility:

Auto

Channel

Selection:

Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu.

The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and wireless Client.

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.

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

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

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

channel, rst toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to make the desired selection.

Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.

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Channel

Width:

Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-

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

Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or 802.11x.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

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

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

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

Select 802.1x to secure your network using 802.1x authentication.

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WDS with AP mode

In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2230 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless

Band:

Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu.

Network

Name

(SSID):

SSID

Visibility:

Auto

Channel

Selection:

Channel: To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to make the desired

Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu.

The other three choices are Access Point, WDS, and wireless Client.

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

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

selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.)

Channel

Width:

Remote AP

MAC Address:

Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click

Indicates whether the device is capable of 20 MHz operation only or both 20 MHz and 40 MHz operation.

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

on the available network that you want to connect with.

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Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

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

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WDS mode

In WDS mode, the DAP-2230 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless

Band:

Mode: WDS is selected from the drop-down menu.

Network

Name

(SSID):

SSID

Visibility:

Auto

Channel

Selection:

Channel: To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to make the desired

Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu.

The other three choices are Access Point, WDS with AP, and wireless Client.

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

selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.)

Channel

Width:

Remote AP MAC

Address:

Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click

Indicates whether the device is capable of 20 MHz operation only or both 20 MHz and 40 MHz operation.

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

on the available network that you want to connect with.

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Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

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

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Wireless Client mode

Wireless

Band:

Mode: Wireless Client is selected from the drop-down menu.

Network

Name

(SSID):

SSID

Visibility:

Auto

Channel

Selection:

Channel: To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to make the desired

Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu.

The other three choices are Access Point, WDS with AP, and WDS.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users. Disabling SSID is not supported in Wireless Client mode.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is automatically enabled in Wireless Client mode. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up.

selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.)

Channel

Width:

Indicates whether the device is capable of 20 MHz operation only or both 20 MHz and 40 MHz operation.

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

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Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

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

Wireless Mac

Clone Enable:

MAC Source: Select the MAC source from the drop-down menu.

MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you would like to assign to the access point.

Check to enable clone MAC. This feature will allow you to change the MAC address of the access point to the MAC address of a client.

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Authentication Types

Each of the wireless modes on the DAP-2230 support dierent types of wireless encryption security standards. Not every mode supports all types of encryption.

Open System/Shared Key Authentication

All wireless modes on the DAP-2230 support Open System/Shared Key Authentication.

Encryption Use the radio button to disable or enable encryption.

Key Type: Select HEX

Key Size: Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

Key Index

(1-4):

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

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

the Key Index drop-down menu.

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

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

represents English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127.

or ASCII**.

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WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication

WPA/WPA2 Personal Authentication can be enabled for Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client modes.

WPA Mode: When WPA-Personal is selected for Authentication type, you must also select

a WPA mode from the drop-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use dierent algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2.

Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, you must also select AUTO, AES, or TKIP

from the drop-down menu.

Group Key

Update:

Periodical

Key Change:

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

Conrm

PassPhrase:

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 3600 is recommended. Select Manual to enter your key (PassPhrase). You can select Periodical Key Change to have the access point automatically change your PassPhrase.

Enter the Activate From time and the time in hours to change the key.

corresponding eld.

Type the passphrase again to guard against typos.

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D-link DAP-2230 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Package Contents

System Requirements

Introduction

Features

Hardware Overview

Top Panel

Hardware Overview

Bottom Panel

Physical Installation

Before You Begin

Connect to your Network

Method 1 - Powered by PoE Switch

Method 2 - Powered by PoE Injector

Method 3 - DC Adapter

Mounting the AP

Wireless Installation Considerations

Four Operational Modes

Save and Activate Settings

Basic Settings

Wireless

Access Point mode

WDS with AP mode

WDS mode

Wireless Client mode

Authentication Types

Open System/Shared Key Authentication

WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication