D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual

Package Contents

DAP-2590 802.11n

Access Point

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DAP-2590 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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

Power Adapter

Ethernet CableCD-ROM

Mounting Plate

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:

• CD-ROM Drive

• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating
systems

• Installed Ethernet Adapter

• Internet Explorer version 7.0 or Firefox 3.0 and above

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

5 GHz - When lit, the access point is operating at 5GHz.

This light will blink when there is wireless trafc.

2.4 GHz - When lit, the access point is operating at 2.4GHz.

This light will blink when there is wireless trafc.

LAN - Solid light when the Ethernet port is connected to a
working port, such as a router or switch. The light will blink

when there is trafc through LAN port.

POWER - The light will blink during boot up. Once solid, the
access point is ready.

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Installing the Hardware

Antennas

Power Receptor

Reset

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LAN Port (PoE)

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

1. Use the supplied power adapter

2. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port on the

DAP-2590 and the other end into one port on a PoE switch.

To setup and manage the DAP-2590 from a computer, use one of the
following methods:

1. Connect a straight through Ethernet cable between the access point
and your computer.

2. Connect the access point to a switch or router and use a computer from
a computer that is also connected to that switch or router.

3. Please start your web browser program,

type the IP address of the device (http://

192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure

that the IP addresses of the device and your
computer are in the same subnet. Then, refer

to the Manual for conguration.

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Mounting Plate Assembly

Step 1: Insert provided wall anchors in the wall where the mounting plate will
be attached.

Step 2: Use the provided screws to secure the mounting plate on the wall.

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Step 3: Attach the remaining screws securely to the back of the DAP-2590.

Step 4: Attach the DAP-2590 to the mounting plate.

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Step 5: Slide the DAP-2590 down into the grooves on the mounting plate to
secure it to the plate.

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Your Setup is Complete

When you have completed the steps in this Installation Guide and congured

your for your network, your network should look similar to this:

* Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) specications. Actual data
throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network
trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput

rate.

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Notes

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Notes

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Technical Support

D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and

software updates for D-Link products.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical

Support through our website or by phone.

United States

Telephone

[phone]

World Wide Web

http://support.dlink.com

Canada

Telephone

[phone]

World Wide Web

http://support.dlink.com

Version 1.1

August 18, 2008

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