D-Link AMPLIFI DAP-1525 User manual

DAP-1525, DAP-1525A1
WiFi Booster smart beam AP
Wireless N 智慧型天線無線基地台

iD-Link DAP-1525 User Manual
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Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................i
Trademarks .............................................................. i
Product Overview ........................................................ 1
Package Contents ...................................................1
System Requirements ............................................. 1
Introduction ..............................................................2
Features .................................................................. 3
Hardware Overview ................................................. 4
Back View ..........................................................4
Front View .......................................................... 5
Hardware Overview ................................................. 6
Bottom View ....................................................... 6
Installation ....................................................................7
Wireless Installation considerations ........................7
Connection - AP Mode ............................................8
Connection - Bridge Mode .......................................9
One Touch AP Conguration ................................. 10
Conguration ............................................................. 11
Web-based Conguration Utility for AP Mode ....... 11
Setup Wizard ................................................... 12
Wireless Settings ............................................. 16
LAN Setup ....................................................... 18
LAN Setup ....................................................... 19
Static IPv6 ....................................................19
LAN Setup ....................................................... 20
Auto-conguration ........................................20
MAC Address Filter .......................................... 21
Advanced Network ........................................... 22
Guest Zone ......................................................23
Schedule .......................................................... 24
Admin ...............................................................25
Time ................................................................. 26
System ............................................................. 27
Firmware .......................................................... 28
System Check .................................................. 29
Device Info ....................................................... 30
Wireless ...........................................................31
Logs .................................................................32
Statistics .......................................................... 33
IPv6 ..................................................................34
Support ............................................................ 35
Conguration ............................................................. 36
Web-based Conguration Utility for Bridge Mode .36
Setup Wizard ................................................... 37
Wireless Settings ............................................. 41
Wireless Mac Cloning ..................................41
LAN Setup ....................................................... 42
LAN Setup ....................................................... 43
Static IPv6 ....................................................43
LAN Setup ....................................................... 44
Auto-conguration ........................................44
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Schedule .......................................................... 45
Admin ...............................................................46
Time ................................................................. 47
System ............................................................. 48
Firmware .......................................................... 49
System Check .................................................. 50
Device Info ....................................................... 51
Logs .................................................................52
IPv6 ..................................................................53
Support ............................................................ 54
Wireless Security.......................................................55
What is WEP? .......................................................55
What is WPA? .......................................................56
Congure WEP (AP Mode) .................................... 57
Congure WPA-Personal (AP Mode) .................... 58
Congure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode) .................. 59
Congure WEP (Bridge Mode) .............................. 60
Congure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) ............... 61
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 62
Using Windows Vista® ..............................................................................62
Congure WPA/WPA2 ..................................... 63
Connect Using WCN 2.0 .................................. 65
Using Windows® XP ............................................... 66
Congure WPA2-PSK ...................................... 67
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 69
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 71
What is Wireless? ..................................................72
Tips ........................................................................74
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 75
Networking Basics .................................................... 76
Check your IP address ..........................................76
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 77
Technical Specications........................................... 78

1D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
• DAP-1525WirelessNSmartBeamAccessPoint
• PowerAdapter
• CAT5EEthernetCable
• CD-ROMwithUserManual
Note:UsingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththeDAP-1525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
• InternetExplorerVersion6.0orhigher,Firefox3.0orhigher,orSafari3.0orhigher(forconguration)

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TheDAP-1525isdesignedwithSmartBeamTechnologythatcanbeaddedtoanyexistingAccessPointtoinstantlyboostaWi-Fisignal.
Thedeviceiswithswitchable802.11n2.4GHz/5GHzwirelessoperationbands,six-elementdirectionalantennas,4Gigabitports,Bridge
andAccessPointmodesupport,andmultipleSSIDsupportfordifferentapplications.

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• FasterWirelessNetworking-TheDAP-1525providesupto300Mbps*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.Theperformanceofthis802.11nwirelessaccesspointgivesyouthefreedomofwirelessnetworking
atspeeds650%fasterthan802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1525 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11a/b/gstandard,soitcanconnectwithexisting802.11a/b/gPCI,USB,andCardBusadapters.
• AdvancedFirewallFeatures-TheWeb-baseduserinterfacedisplaysanumberofadvancednetworkmanagement
featuresincludingContentFiltering,whichallowseasilyappliedcontentlteringbasedonMACaddress.
• WPSPBC-Wi-FiProtectedSetupPushButtonCongurationisabuttonthatcanbepressedtoaddthedevicetoan
existingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.
• OneTouchAPConguration-supporttoexchangeorlearnthewirelessprolefromanotheraccesspoint.
• WPSPIN-(Wi-FiProtectedSetupPersonalIdenticationNumber)APINisauniquenumberthatcanbeusedtoadd
theaccesspointtoanexistingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.ThedefaultPINmaybeprintedonthebottomof
theaccesspoint.Forextrasecurity,anewPINcanbegenerated.YoucanrestorethedefaultPINatanytime.Onlythe
Administrator(“admin”account)canchangeorresetthePIN.
• User-friendlySetupWizard-Throughitseasy-to-useWeb-baseduserinterface,theDAP-1525letsyoucontrolwhat
informationisaccessibletothoseonthewirelessnetwork,whetherfromtheInternetorfromyourcompany’sserver.
CongureyourAccessPointtoyourspecicsettingswithinminutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Final 802.11n 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. Environmental
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power
adapter.
USB Port
Use to connect to USB 2.0
printer sharing application.
Hardware Overview
Back View
Ethernet Ports
In AP mode, the Ethernet port is used to
connect to your switch/router. In Client
mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect
your computer to a wireless network.
Mode Switch
Use to switch among 2.4GHz AP,
5GHz AP, and Bridge mode.

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Hardware Overview
Front View
Wireless LED (AP Mode)
A solid green light indicates the device is
ready to link.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button for 1 second to
initiate the WPS process. The button will
ash green while a WPS connection is being
established. The button will light green for
5 seconds if a successful WPS connection
has been made.
Wireless LED (Bridge Mode)
A solid green light indicates a link has
been established. A blinking green
indicates the device is fail to connect
to the AP.
Power LED
Press the button to power on the
device. The LED lights solid green to
indicate the power is on. Press the
button again to turn it off.

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Hardware Overview
Bottom View
Reset Button
Press the button to restore the
device to its original factory default
settings.

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Section 2 - Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place
the Access Point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Wireless Installation considerations
The D-Link 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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 (0.5 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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2.4GHz 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.
Installation

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Connection - AP Mode
To use the DAP-1525 in AP Mode, follow the steps below:
1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector,
such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the
Internet to your home or ofce.
2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem.
3. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband
Access Point.
4. Connect the DAP-1525’s Ethernet port to your LAN.
5. Move the switch to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP
Mode.
6. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using
the PC or notebook’s wireless adapter.

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Connection - Bridge Mode
To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below:
1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to
your home or ofce.
2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem.
3. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point.
4. Move the switch to Bridge Mode.
5. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wired adapter.

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One Touch AP Configuration
DAP-1525 supports One Touch AP Conguration. This feature makes DAP-1525 to have the ability to exchange or
learn the wireless prole from another wireless router or access point.
1. Press the WPS button on your existing router or access point. WPS LED will ash.
2. Press the WPS button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds to start One Touch AP Conguration.
3. When One Touch AP Conguration is complete, the DAP-1525 will have the same wireless settings as the existing
router or access point.

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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless Access Point using the Web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility for AP Mode
To access the configuration utility, open a web
browser such as Internet Explorer and enter
http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address
eld.
Type Admin in the User Name eld and then enter
your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Click the Login button to log in to the Access Point.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Setup Wizard
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly
congure your access point.
A welcome window appears. Click the Next button
to continue.

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Click the WPS radio button if your wireless device
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the Manual
radio button if you want to congure the network
manually. For Manual conguration, skip to page 15.
Click the Next button to continue.
Select PIN to enter the PIN number from other
wireless device to connect to your network.
For PBC conguration, skip to page 14.
Click Connect to continue.
Start WPS on the wireless device that you are adding
to your wireless network to complete the setup.

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Select PBC to use the Push Button Conguration in
order to connect to your network.
Click Connect to continue.
Press the Push Button on the wireless device that
you are adding to your network to complete the
setup.

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Select Manual as the conguration method to set
up your network manually.
Click Next to continue
Enter a network name (SSID). Tick the Assign a
network key check box to manually enter a WPA key
between 8 and 63 characters. Deselect the Assign
a network key check box to automatically assign a
network key.
Click Next to continue.
This window displays the settings.
Click the Save button to save the settings.

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Wireless Settings
Tick the check box to enable the wireless
function. If you do not want to use wireless, de-
select the check box to disable all the wireless
functions. Use the drop-down menu to select
the time to enable the wireless function, or
click the New Schedule button to create a
new time period.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of
your wireless network. Create a name using up
to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be
selected to allow the DAP-1525 to choose the
channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-
1525. The Channel can be changed to t
the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network.
If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option
will be grayed out.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly
suggested to select Best (automatic) for
best performance.
Use the drop-down menu to select the wireless
mode among 802.11n only, 802.11 Mixed (b/g)
only and 802.11 Mixed (b/g/n) in 2.4GHz Band,
or 802.11a only, 802.11n only and 802.11
Mixed (a/n) in 5 GHz Band.
Enable
Wireless:
Wireless
Network Name:
Enable Auto
Channel
Selection:
Wireless
Channel:
Transmission
Rate:
Wireless Mode: