D-Link dap-2310 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................4
Package Contents....................................................4
System Requirements .............................................4
Introduction ..............................................................5
Features ...................................................................7
Wireless Basics ...........................................................8
Standards-Based Technology ..................................9
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................10
Hardware Overview ...............................................11
LEDs ................................................................ 11
Hardware Overview ...............................................12
Connections ..................................................... 12
Four Operational Modes ........................................... 13
Getting Started .......................................................... 14
Configuration .............................................................15
Save and Activate Settings .................................... 16
Basic Settings ........................................................17
Wireless .......................................................... 17
Access Point mode ....................................... 17
WDS with AP mode ..................................... 19
WDS mode ................................................... 21
Wireless Client mode ................................... 23
Open System/Shared Key Authentication ... 25
WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication ............ 26
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication ......... 27
802.1x Authentication ................................... 28
LAN ................................................................. 29
Advanced Settings .................................................30
Performance ....................................................30
Multi-SSID ........................................................32
VLAN ...............................................................34
VLAN List ..................................................... 34
Port List ........................................................ 35
Add/Edit VLAN .............................................36
PVID Setting ................................................. 37
Intrusion ........................................................... 38
Schedule .......................................................... 39
QoS .................................................................. 40
AP Array ...........................................................42
Wireless Basic Settings ................................ 43
Wireless Advanced Settings .........................43
Multiple SSID & VLAN .................................. 44
Advanced Functions ..................................... 44
Administration Settings ................................44
ARP Spoofing Prevention ................................ 45
DHCP Server .................................................. 46
Dynamic Pool Settings ................................. 46
Static Pool Setting ........................................ 48
Current IP Mapping List ...............................50
Filters ............................................................... 51
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Wireless MAC ACL ....................................... 51
WLAN Partition ............................................. 52
Status ....................................................................53
Device Information ........................................... 53
Client Information .............................................54
WDS Information..............................................55
Stats ................................................................. 56
Ethernet ........................................................ 56
WLAN Traffic ................................................57
Log ................................................................... 58
View Log.......................................................58
Log Settings ................................................. 59
Maintenance ......................................................... 60
Administration Settings .................................... 60
Limit Administrator .......................................61
System Name Settings ................................. 62
Login Settings ..............................................63
System Settings ........................................... 69
Help ....................................................................... 70
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 71
Networking Basics ....................................................71
Check your IP address ..........................................71
Statically Assign an IP address .............................73
Technical Specifications ...........................................76
Contacting Technical Support ..................................78
Warranty .....................................................................79
Registration ................................................................ 85
Console Settings .......................................... 64
SNMP Settings ............................................. 65
Firmware and SSL Certification Upload ................66
Configuration File Upload ......................................67
Time and Date ....................................................... 68
System ............................................................. 69
3D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
D-Link DAP-2310 AirPremier® N Access Point
Power Adapter
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM with User Manual
Install Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2310 will cause damage and
void the warranty for this product.
System Requirements
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter
• For conguration, the following web browsers are supported:
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher
• Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher
• Apple Safari 3.0 and higher
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Introduction
The DAP-2310 802.11n AP increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more eciently. With the DAP-2310,
bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benet signicantly because large les are now able to move
across the network quickly.
The DAP-2310 is capable of operating in one of four dierent wireless networking modes: Access Point, WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client mode.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in oces or other workplaces, trade
shows, and special events, the DAP-2310 provides data transfer rates up to 300Mbps. (The 802.11n standard is backwards
compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices.)
WPA/WPA2 is oered in two options: Enterprise (used for corporations) and Personal (used for home users).
WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are directed towards home users who do not have the server-based equipment required
for user authentication. This method of authentication is similar to WEP because you dene a “Pre-Shared Key” on the wireless
router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is conrmed and satised at both the client and access point, access is then granted. The
encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which oers per-packet dynamic hashing. It
also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission.
WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established.
Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1X
with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can dene a list of authorized
users who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise congured, the new
client will be requested to enter a username with a password. If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters
the correct username and password, then access is granted. In the case where an employee leaves the company, the network
administrator is able to remove the previous employee from the authorized list to avoid compromising the network.
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EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows® XP operating system. You will need to use the same
type of EAP protocol on all devices in your network when using the 802.1X feature.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data
throughout rate.
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Features
• Four dierent operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four dierent operation modes to meet your wireless
networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client.
• Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n standard to provide a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 300 Mbps*.
• Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps, allowing you to migrate your
system to the 802.11n and 802.11g standards on your own schedule without sacricing connectivity.
• Compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency range.
• Better security with WPA - The DAP-2310 can securely connect wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) to provide a much higher level of security for your data and communications than its previous versions.
• AP Manager II management software - The real-time display of the network's topology and AP’s information makes
network conguration and management quick and simple.
• SNMP for management - The DAP-2310 is not just fast, but also supports SNMP v.3 for better network management.
Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DAP-2310 for network conguration and rmware upgrade.
Systems administrators can also set up the DAP-2310 easily with the Web-based conguration. A D-Link D-View 6.0
module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network trac monitoring with D-Link D-View
6.0 software.
• Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).
• Supports one 10/100/1000M Ethernet port.
• Operates in the 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz frequency ranges.
• Web-based interface for managing and conguring.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate.
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Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within
your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products provides you with access to the data you
want, whenever and wherever you want it. Enjoy the freedom that wireless networking can bring to you.
WLAN use is not only increasing in both home and oce environments, but in public areas as well, such as airports, coee
shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are allowing people to work and communicate more
eciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other types of xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial
to many users.
Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards, allowing
wireless users to use the same applications as those used on a wired network.
People use WLAN technology for many dierent purposes:
Mobility - productivity increases when people can have access to data in any location within the operating range of
their WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can signicantly improve the eciency of a worker.
Low implementation costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change
can benet from WLAN's ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be
impractical.
Installation and network expansion - by avoiding the complications of troublesome cables, a WLAN system can be fast
and easy during installation, especially since it can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless
technology provides more versatility by extending the network beyond the home or oce.
Inexpensive solution - wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.
The DAP-2310 saves money by providing users with multi-functionality congurable in four dierent modes.
Scalability - Congurations can be easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks, suitable for a small number
of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number
of wireless devices deployed.
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Standards-Based Technology
The DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards.
The IEEE 802.11n standard is an extension of the 802.11b and 802.11g standards that came before it. It increases the maximum
wireless signal rate up to 300Mbps* within the 2.4GHz bands, utilizing OFDM technology.
This means that in most environments - within the specied range of this device - you will be able to transfer large les quickly,
or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting
high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM
works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then simultaneously transmitted at dierent
frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.
The D-Link DAP-2310 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest possible speed and
range.
IEEE 802.11n oers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building
materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPremier® N 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 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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on the
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, 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 in not
in use.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
3
1
1 Power LED This light will be solid green when the unit is powered on.
2 WLAN LED This light will be ickering green when the 2.4GHz frequency is in use.
3 LAN LED This light will be ickering green when there is active LAN trac.
2
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Connections
1 LAN Port
2 Reset
3 Power Receptor
1 2 3
Connects the DAP-2310 to a switch or PC.
Reset the Access Point.
Receptor for Power Adapter.
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Four Operational Modes
Access Point (AP)
WDS with AP
WDS
Wireless Client
Create a wireless LAN
Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still
functioning as a wireless AP
Wirelessly connect multiple networks
AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernetenabled device
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LAN
RESET
5V
2A
1
2
Getting Started
Desktop
Laptop
DAP-2310
Switch
1. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the rear panel of the DAP-2310 and then plug the other end of the
power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
2. Using an Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DAP-2310 and the other
end of the cable to a switch or router’s LAN port .
Note: You can also connect the DAP-2310 directly to the computer that will be used for conguration. The LAN LED
will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection.
3. Computers with 802.11 b/g/n wireless adapters can connect to the DAP-2310.
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Conguration
To congure the DAP-2310, use a computer that is connected to the DAP-2310 with an Ethernet cable (see the
diagram
Launch your web browser.
Type the IP address of the DAP-2310 in the address eld (http://192.168.0.50) and
press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DAP-2310 and your computer are
in the same subnet.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2310, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password eld blank by default and click Login.
).
Network Layout
Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.
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After successfully logging into the DAP-2310, the following screen will appear:
Save and Activate Settings
When making changes on most of the conguration screens in this section, use the button at the bottom of each
screen to save (not activate) your conguration changes.
You may change settings to multiple pages before activating. Once you are nished, click the Conguration button located
at the top of the page and then click Save and Activate.
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Basic Settings
Wireless
Access Point mode
Wireless Band:
Mode:
Network Name
(SSID):
SSID Visibility:
Auto Channel
Selection:
Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu.
Select Access Point from the drop-down menu.
The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS,
and Wireless Client.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated
for a specic 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:
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.
Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-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-2310 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP.
Wireless Band:
Mode:
Network Name
(SSID):
SSID Visibility:
Auto Channel
Selection:
Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu.
WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for
a specic wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s
factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily
changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to
establish a new wireless network.
Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature
broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it
visible to all network users.
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.
Channel:
Channel Width:
To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to make
the desired selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will
automatically scan and match the wireless settings.)
Indicates whether the device is capable of 20MHz
operation only or both 20MHz and 40MHz operation.
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Remote AP MAC
Address:
Site Survey:
Authentication:
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.
Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal.
Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this
option is not available.
Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.
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WDS mode
In WDS mode, the DAP-2310 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.
Wireless Band: Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu.
Mode:
Network Name
(SSID):
SSID Visibility:
Auto Channel
Selection:
Channel:
WDS is selected from the drop-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated
for a specic wireless local area network (WLAN).
The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID
can be easily changed to connect to an existing
wireless network or to establish a new wireless
network.
Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this
feature broadcasts the SSID across the network,
thus making it visible to all network users.
Enabling this feature automatically selects the
channel that will provide the best wireless
performance. This feature is not supported in WDS
mode.
All devices on the network must share the
same channel. To change the channel, use the
drop-down menu to make the desired selection.
Channel Width:
Remote AP
MAC Address:
Use the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or
Auto 20/40 MHz.
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your
network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly
connect multiple networks.
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Site Survey:
Authentication:
Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.
Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal.
Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.
Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.
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Wireless Client mode
Wireless Band:
Mode:
Network Name
(SSID):
SSID Visibility:
Auto Channel
Selection:
Channel:
Channel Width:
Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu.
Wireless Client is selected from the drop-down menu.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name designated for
a specic wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s
factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily
changed to connect to an existing wireless network.
This option is unavailable in Wireless Client mode.
Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel
that will provide the best wireless performance. This
feature is not supported in Wireless Client mode.
The channel used will be displayed, and matches the AP
that the DAP-2310 is connected to when set to Wireless
Client mode.
Use the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto
20/40 MHz.
Site Survey:
Authentication:
Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless
networks, then click on the available network that you
want to connect with.
Use the 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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Enable:
MAC Source:
MAC Address:
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.
Select the MAC source from the drop-down menu.
Enter the MAC address that you would like to assign to the access point.
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Open System/Shared Key Authentication
Encryption:
Key Type*:
Key Size:
Key Index (1-4):
Key:
Use the radio button to disable or enable encryption.
Select HEX or ASCII.
Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits.
Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active
key.
Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select
one of these keys in the Key Index 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.
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WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication
WPA Mode:
Cipher Type:
Group Key
Update:
Periodical Key
Change:
PassPhrase:
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 dierent algorithms. AUTO (WPA or
WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2.
When you select WPA-Personal, you must also select
AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu.
Select the interval during which the group key will be
valid. The default value of 1800 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.
When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase
in the corresponding eld.
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