D-Link DAP-1560 User manual

2D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview.............................................................. 4
Package Contents......................................................................... 4
System Requirements................................................................. 5
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
Features.................................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 8
Connections ........................................................................... 8
LEDs ........................................................................................... 9
Installation .......................................................................10
Wireless Modes............................................................................10
AP Mode.................................................................................10
Bridge Mode.........................................................................11
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................13
Conguration (AP Mode) ................................................14
Web-based Conguration Utility..........................................14
Setup Wizard ................................................................................15
Wireless Setup Wizard.......................................................16
Add Wireless Device With WPS ..............................................23
Manual Conguration...............................................................25
Wireless Settings.................................................................25
Network Settings ................................................................27
DHCP ..................................................................................27
Static IP..............................................................................28
Advanced ......................................................................................29
MAC Address Filter .............................................................29
Advanced Wireless .............................................................30
Guest Zone............................................................................31
Maintenance ................................................................................32
Admin .....................................................................................32
System ....................................................................................33
Language Pack.....................................................................34
Firmware ................................................................................34
Time.........................................................................................36
Schedules ..............................................................................37
Watchdog ..............................................................................38
Status ..............................................................................................39
Device Info ............................................................................39
Logs .........................................................................................40
Statistics .................................................................................41
Wireless ..................................................................................42
Help .................................................................................................43
Conguration (Bridge Mode)..........................................44
Web-based Conguration Utility..........................................44
Setup Wizard ........................................................................45
Wireless ..................................................................................53
Wireless MAC Cloning...............................................................54
Network Settings ................................................................55
Static...................................................................................55
DHCP ..................................................................................56
Advanced ......................................................................................57
Advanced Wireless .............................................................57
Maintenance ................................................................................58
Admin .....................................................................................58
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3D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Table of Contents
System ....................................................................................59
Language Pack.....................................................................60
Firmware ................................................................................60
Time.........................................................................................62
Watchdog ..............................................................................63
Status ..............................................................................................64
Device Info ............................................................................64
Logs .........................................................................................65
Statistics .................................................................................66
Help .................................................................................................67
Wireless Security .............................................................68
What is WEP? ................................................................................68
What is WPA?................................................................................69
Congure WEP in AP Mode.....................................................70
Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) ....................................71
Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode).................................72
Congure WEP (Bridge Mode) ...............................................73
Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............................74
Connect to a Wireless Network.......................................75
Using Windows®7.......................................................................75
Congure WPS.....................................................................78
Using Windows Vista®................................................................82
Congure WEP.....................................................................84
Congure WPA-PSK............................................................85
Using Windows®XP ....................................................................86
Congure WEP.....................................................................87
Congure WPA-PSK............................................................89
Troubleshooting ..............................................................91
Wireless Basics .................................................................93
What is Wireless?.........................................................................94
Tips...................................................................................................96
Wireless Modes............................................................................97
Networking Basics...........................................................98
Check your IP address...............................................................98
Statically Assign an IP address...............................................99
Technical Specications................................................100
Contacting Technical Support ......................................102
Warranty.........................................................................103
Registration ...................................................................110

4D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1560 will cause damage and void
the warranty for this product.
Package Contents
DAP-1560 Media Streaming Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM

5D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
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6D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enable you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of High-Denition
(HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. This device lets you create a‘bridge’between two dierent physical media
types. This versatile kit transforms your wired device into a wireless one without the added hassle of installing Ethernet cables.
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Selectable Dual Band technology enables you to stream HD videos and enjoy lag free gaming with less interference on the
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7D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Features
High-Denition Performance
The D-Link Media Streaming Adapter (DAP-1560) enables you to easily upgrade any router to support streaming of High-
Denition (HD) multimedia content over a wireless connection. Connect any Ethernet-enabled devices in your entertainment
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your network and enable dual-band wireless streaming.
Faster Speed and Performance
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Better Wireless Experience
Selectable dual band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) enables you to select the wireless signal that best ts your network usage. With speeds
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8D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
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3 Mode Selecter Slide to the left for Access Point (AP) Mode or to the right for Bridge mode.
4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
5 Reset Button Hold the reset button for at least 6 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default
settings. All the LEDs will turn on for 2 second and then begin the reboot process.
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Hardware Overview
Connections

9D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
LEDs
1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2 Wireless LED
A blinking green light indicates the wireless function is working. The light will blink fast
during data transmission. The light will be o during device reboot or if the wireless radio is
disabled.
3 WPS LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1560 is performing the WPS function.
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10D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1560 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you gure out
which setting works with your setup.
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move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1560 to AP. Refer to page 14 for conguration instructions.
Wireless Modes
Computer
Internet Modem Router DAP-1560
Computer
TV
Media Player
AP Mode
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1560 is very important. Do not place the
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11D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
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attached storage devices you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1560 to Bridge. Refer to page 44 for
conguration instructions.
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12D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network
If you have two DAP-1560 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to
connect one DAP-1560 to your router and move the switch on the back panel to AP. The second DAP-1560 will need to be
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13D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
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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.
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4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
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base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not
in use.

14D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration (AP Mode)
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based conguration utility.
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to the left (AP Mode).
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to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

15D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Click LaunchWireless SetupWizard to quickly congure
your access point.
If you want to enter your settings without running the
XJ[BSEDMJDLWIRELESS SETUP on the left side and skip
to page 25.
Setup Wizard

16D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through
step-by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected.
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enter a new password and click Next.
Wireless Setup Wizard
Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to
continue. It is recommended to change the Device
Name if there is more than one D-Link device within
the subnet.
Select Auto as the conguration method only if your
wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Skip to page 18 for Manual conguration.
Click Next to continue.

17D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Click Save to save your network settings.
The following screen opens to indicate that you have
successfully saved your new settings.

18D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Select Manual as the conguration method to set up
your network manually.
Click Next to continue.
Enter a network name and select Automatically assign
a network key.
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Click Next to continue.

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Section 3 - Conguration
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clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.
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show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless
clients.
Click Save to nish the Setup Wizard.

20D-Link DAP-1560 User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Select Manually assign a network key to create your
own key.
Click Next to continue.
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using 0-9 and A-F.
Click Next to continue.