D-Link DAP-2310 Service 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
Five Operational Modes ............................................ 12
Getting Started ...........................................................13
Conguration ............................................................. 14
Save and Activate Settings ....................................15
Basic Settings ........................................................16
Wireless .......................................................... 16
Access Point mode ......................................16
WDS with AP mode .....................................18
WDS mode ................................................... 20
Wireless Client mode ................................... 22
AP Repeater mode .......................................23
Open System/Shared Key Authentication ... 24
WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication ...........25
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication ........26
802.1x Authentication ...................................27
LAN .................................................................28
Advanced Settings .................................................29
Performance .................................................... 29
Multi-SSID ........................................................31
VLAN ...............................................................33
VLAN List ..................................................... 33
Port List ........................................................ 34
Add/Edit VLAN ............................................. 35
PVID Setting .................................................36
Intrusion ........................................................... 37
Schedule .......................................................... 38
QoS ..................................................................39
AP Array ..........................................................41
Wireless Basic Settings ................................42
Wireless Advanced Settings ........................42
Multiple SSID & VLAN ..................................43
Advanced Functions .....................................43
Administration Settings ................................43
ARP Spoong Prevention ................................ 44
DHCP Server .................................................. 45
Dynamic Pool Settings ................................. 45
Static Pool Setting ........................................ 47
Current IP Mapping List ...............................49
Filters ............................................................... 50
Wireless MAC ACL ......................................50
WLAN Partition .............................................51
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Status ...................................................................52
Device Information ........................................... 52
Client Information .............................................53
WDS Information .............................................54
Stats .................................................................55
Ethernet ........................................................55
WLAN Trafc ................................................ 56
Log ...................................................................57
View Log ......................................................57
Log Settings ................................................. 58
Maintenance ......................................................... 59
Administration Settings .................................... 59
Limit Administrator .......................................60
System Name Settings .................................61
Login Settings ..............................................62
Console Settings .......................................... 63
SNMP Settings ............................................. 64
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 70
Networking Basics .................................................... 72
Check your IP address .......................................... 72
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 73
Technical Specications........................................... 75
Firmware and SSL Certication Upload ................65
Conguration File Upload ...................................... 66
Time and Date .......................................................67
System .............................................................68
System Settings ........................................... 68
Help .......................................................................69
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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-2310 AirPremier® N Access Point
• Power Adapter
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• CD-ROM with User Manual
• Install Guide
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DAP-2310 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
• 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 efciently. With the DAP2310, 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 different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) with AP, WDS, Wireless Client mode or AP Repeater mode.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in ofces 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 offered 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
offers 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
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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.
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 trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead can
lower actual data throughout rate.
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Features
• Five different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your
wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, Wireless Client or AP Repeater mode.
• 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 trafc 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 trafc, 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 ofce environments, but in public areas as well, such as airports,
coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are allowing people to work and communicate
more efciently. 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 different 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 efciency
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 ofce.
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 different
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 different 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 offers 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
trafc, 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 difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect
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
Power Receptacle
The supplied power adapter connects here.
Reset Button
A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset
the system or restore the factory default settings.
Note: After resetting the unit, you will still be able to access the
data on your hard drives.
LAN Port
An Ethernet port that connects the unit to a network.
Power LED
This light will be solid green when the unit is powered on.
WLAN LED
This light will be ickering green when the 2.4GHz frequency is in
use.
LAN LED
This light will be ickering green when there is active LAN trafc.
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Five Operational Modes
Access Point (AP)
WDS with AP
WDS
Wireless Client
AP Repeater
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
AP acts as repeater to extend to wireless coverage.
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Getting Started
1. You will need broadband Internet access.
2. Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
3. Connect the cable or DSL modem to a router. See the printed Install Guide included with your router.
4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available
PCI slot on your desktop computer.
5. Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer.
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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
Layout 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
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:
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 Identifier (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.
Auto Channel
Selection:
Channel:
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.
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 Identifier (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:
Site Survey:
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.
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.
Authentication:
Enable:
MAC Source:
MAC Address:
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.
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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AP Repeater mode
Wireless Band:
Mode:
Network Name
(SSID):
SSID Visibility:
Auto Channel
Selection:
Channel:
2.4 GHz
AP Repeater is selected from the pull-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 AP Repeater mode.
Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel
that will provide the best wireless performance. This
feature is not supported in AP Repeater mode.
The channel used will be displayed, and matches
the AP that the DAP-2310 is connected to when set
to AP Repeater mode.
Channel Width:
Site Survey:
Authentication:
Use the pull-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto
20/40 MHz.
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 pull-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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