D-Link DAP-1160 User manual

2D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview........................................................4
Package Contents...................................................4
System Requirements .............................................4
Introduction..............................................................5
Features ..................................................................6
Hardware Overview.................................................7
Connections.......................................................7
LEDs..................................................................8
Conguration...............................................................9
Web-based Conguration Utility ..............................9
Setup Wizard...................................................10
Wireless Setup.................................................11
Access Point ................................................12
AP Client......................................................13
Bridge...........................................................14
Bridge with AP..............................................15
Repeater ......................................................16
WISP Client Router......................................17
WISP Repeater............................................17
WAN Settings ..................................................18
Dynamic IP (DHCP).....................................18
Static IP........................................................19
PPPoE..........................................................20
PPTP............................................................21
LAN Setup .......................................................22
LAN Settings................................................23
Advanced...............................................................25
Port Forwarding...............................................25
Port Filter.........................................................26
Access Control.................................................27
DMZ.................................................................28
Parental Control...............................................29
Advanced Wireless..........................................30
Advanced Network...........................................31
Trafc Management Settings...........................32
Maintenance..........................................................33
Device Administration......................................33
Save and Restore............................................33
Firmware Update.............................................34
Watchdog (Ping of Life)...................................35
Status ....................................................................36
Device Info.......................................................36
Log...................................................................37
Stats.................................................................38
Wireless...........................................................38
Help .......................................................................39
Wireless Security.......................................................40
What is WEP? .......................................................40
Congure WEP......................................................41
What is WPA? .......................................................42
Congure WPA-PSK (Personal)............................43
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Congure WPA-EAP (Enterprise)..........................44
Connect to a Wireless Network................................45
Using Windows®XP...............................................45
Congure WEP/WPA-PSK ....................................46
Using Windows®Vista (Secured Network) ............47
Using Windows®Vista (Unsecured Network) ........50
Troubleshooting ........................................................53
Wireless Modes...........................................................55
Access Point Mode................................................55
AP Client Mode......................................................56
Bridge Mode ..........................................................57
Bridge with AP Mode.............................................58
Repeater Mode......................................................59
WISP Client Router Mode .....................................60
WISP Repeater Mode............................................61
Wireless Basics .........................................................62
What is Wireless?..................................................63
Tips........................................................................65
Wireless Modes.....................................................66
Networking Basics ....................................................67
Check your IP address..........................................67
Statically Assign an IP address.............................68
Technical Specications...........................................69

4D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point
• Power Supply
• CD-ROM with User Manual and Quick Install Guide
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
System Requirements
• A computer with Windows®,Macintosh®,orLinux-based operatingsystemswithan installedEthernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DAP-1160 will cause damage.

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Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in computer networking, introduces the new D-Link Wireless G Access Point (DAP-1160).
With the ability to transfer les with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps1, the DAP-1160 gives you high-
speed wireless network access for your home or ofce.
The DAP-1160 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g
compatible wireless client devices. The DAP-1160 is also backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.
The DAP-1160 can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater,
WISPClientRouter,orWISPRepeater.TheDAP-1160alsoincludesanembeddedDHCPserverthatcanautomatically
assign IP addresses to wireless network clients.
The DAP-1160 Access Point features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) and 64/128-bit WEP Encryption
to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications. The DAP-1160 also includes additional
security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access.
With an easy-to-use Web-based management interface, the DAP-1160 Access Point is the right choice for setting up
your rst wireless network or extending the range of an existing wireless network.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g 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 the actual data throughput rate.

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• Seven operation modes – Can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with
AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater.
• Total security – Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network
from outside intruders.
• Two integrated Ethernet ports – Two Ethernet ports for ready connection to two computers, or to an Ethernet-
enabled device (for example, a broadband router) and a PC.
• Connect home and soho to a wireless network – Create a wireless network for your home and ofce using the
D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless Access Point. Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and wirelessly share
your Internet connection. Enjoy surng the web, checking e-mail, and chatting with family and friends online.
• Protect wireless network and data – The DAP-1160 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security
to protect your network and wireless data. In addition, it also provides MAC address ltering and the Disable SSID
Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to your home and ofce network.
• Flexibly congure your AP for different applications – The DAP-1160 can be congured to operate as (1) an
Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, (2) an AP Client to connect to another Access Point, (3) a
Bridge to join two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as a wireless hub and a bridge at the
same time, (5) a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead" spots, (6) a WISP Client Routerto let
wireless Internet service subscribers share an Internet connection with home and ofce Ethernet-enabled computers
without the need for an extra router, or (7) a WISP Repeater to let WISP subscribers share Internet connection with
wireless computers without an extra router.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g 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 the actual data throughput rate.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Connections
Power Socket:
Connect the power
adapter.
LAN Ports(1-2):
Connect Ethernet devices such
ascomputers,switches,andhubs.
LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports.
RESET: PressingtheResetButton
restores the access point to its
original factory default settings.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power: A solid green
lightindicatesconnection
to a power source.
Status: A blinking green
light indicates a successful
boot.
WEP/WPA: A solid
green light indicates
when wireless security is
enabled.
Link/Act: A blinking green
light indicates wireless activity.
A solid green light indicates
connection.
MAC Ctrl: Asolidgreen
light indicates MAC
control is enabled.
Bridge/Repeater: A
solidgreenlightindicates
bridge or repeater is
enabled.
LAN Ports(1-2): A blinking
green light indicates activity.
A solid green light indicates
connection.

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Section 2 - Conguration
Conguration
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 Conguration Utility
1. Open a web browser
2. Type in the IP address of the
DAP-1160 (192.168.0.50)
Use the Web-based Conguration Utility if you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the
DAP-1160. After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the conguration menu at any time by opening
a web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DAP-1160. The DAP-1160’s default IP address is 192.168.0.50.
Follow the steps below to access the Web-based conguration utility.
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1160, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
3. Type admin in the User Name
eld
4. Leave the Password eld blank
5. Click OK

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After logging in, the Setup > Setup Wizard page will be displayed.Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more
information regarding the Setup Wizard.
Setup Wizard

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Wireless Setup
The Wireless Setup page is used to congure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings
can also be congured on this page. There are 7 possible wireless modes on the DAP-1160: Access Point, AP Client,
Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router, and WISP Repeater. See Appendix A in this manual for more
information about wireless modes. The rst step is to select one of the 7 modes from the drop-down menu next to
Wireless Mode under Wireless Network Settings.

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Access Point
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
The Wireless Network Name is a
unique name that identies a network.
All devices on a network must share
the same wireless network name in
ordertocommunicate onthenetwork.
If you decide to change the wireless
networknamefromthedefaultsetting,
enter your new wireless network
name in this eld.
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
This button is unavailable in Access
Point mode.
Auto channel selection is the default setting. First disable Auto Channel Scan (see below) and you will be able to select
a wireless channel.
Check the box to enable Auto Channel Scan. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for the best wireless
performance.
Enable Hidden
Wireless:Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP-1160. This prevents the SSID from being seen
by site survey utilities, so any wireless clients will have to be pre-congured with the SSID of the DAP-1160 in order to
connect to it.
In AP mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has an 802.11g or backward-compatible
802.11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA2-Auto. See p.38 of this manual for a
detailed explanation of the wireless security options.

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You can input the wireless network name of the root AP
or click the Site Survey button to nd the root AP.
Click this button to choose the root AP from an available
connection list.
This option is unavailable in AP Client mode.
AP Client
This option is unavailable in AP Client mode.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The channel used will be displayed. The channel will
follow the root AP.
In AP Client wireless mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console
or a TV set-top box).
Wireless MAC
Clone:
MAC Address:
Scan:
Wireless
Security Mode:
Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign
the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the
DAP-1160.If notmanually assigned,the packet’ssource
MAC address eld will be automatically selected as the
DAP-1160’s MAC address.
Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP-
1160 to enable the clone function.
Click the Scan button to search for all available devices
connected to your DAP-1160’s Ethernet ports.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.

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The Wireless Network Name is a unique
name that identies a network. All devices
on a network must share the same wireless
networknameinordertocommunicateonthe
network. If you decide to change the wireless
network name from the default setting, enter
your new wireless network name in this
eld.
This button is unavailable in Bridge mode.
This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
Bridge
This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
All devices on the network must share the
same channel.
Remote AP MAC: Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Note: Bridge Mode is not completely specied in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even other D-Link
APs) is not guaranteed.
Bridge wireless mode connects 2 LANs together.
Bridge Security: Select None to disable encryption to across the network. Select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits to limit communication to
only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a
password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required).

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The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that
identies a network. All devices on a network must
share the same wireless network name in order
to communicate on the network. If you decide to
change the wireless network name from the default
setting, enter your new wireless network name in
this eld.
This button is unavailable in Bridge with AP mode.
Bridge with AP
Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be
broadcastbytheDAP-1160.Thispreventsthe SSID
from being seen by Site Survey utilities, so any
wireless clients will have to be pre-congured with
the SSID of the DAP-1160 in order to connect to it.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Inputanewnumberifyouwanttochangethedefault
setting.Alldevicesonthenetworkmustbesetto the
same channel to communicate on the network.
Bridge with AP wireless mode connects 2 LANs, while still functioning as a wireless AP for local wireless clients.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Bridge Security: Select None to disable encryption to across the network. Select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits to limit communication to
only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a
password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required).
Enable Auto
Channel scan: This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA2-Auto. See p.34 of this manual for a
detailed explanation of the wireless security options.
Remote AP Mac : Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Note: Bridge with AP mode is not completely specied in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even
other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

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TheWirelessNetworkNameis auniquename
that identies a network. All devices on a
networkmustshare thesamewirelessnetwork
nameinordertocommunicateonthenetwork.
If you decide to change the wireless network
name from the default setting, enter your new
wireless network name in this eld.
Click this button to choose the root AP from an
available connection list.
This option is unavailable in Repeater mode.
Wireless
Network Name
(also called the
SSID):
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
The channel will follow the root AP. The
channel used will be displayed.
This option is unavailable in Repeater mode.
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
Repeater
Repeater wireless mode extends the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or wireless router.
Wireless
Security Mode:Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.

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You can input the wireless network name of the
root AP or click the Site Survey button to nd
the root AP.
Click this button to choose the root AP from
an available connection list. If the root AP has
wireless encryption, you have to use the same
wireless security mode to connect the root AP.
This option is unavailable in WISP Client Router
and WISP Repeater mode.
Wireless Network
Name:
Site Survey:
Wireless
Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
The channel used will be displayed. The
channel will follow the root AP.
Enable Hidden
Wireless: This option is unavailable in WISP Client
Router and WISP Repeater mode.
WISP Client Router and WISP Repeater
In WISP Router Client mode, the DAP-1160 wirelessly connects to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. In this mode, the DAP-
1160 also acts as a router for wired clients on your LAN and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate
IP addresses for wired clients. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection.
WISP Repeater wireless mode acts the same as WISP Client Router wireless mode, with the addition of a wireless signal for any wireless
clients on the LAN.
Wireless
Security Mode:Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed
explanation of the wireless security options.

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WAN Settings
WAN Settings are only used with WISP Client Router wireless mode and WISP Repeater wireless mode. Choose Dynamic IP(DHCP) to
obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This
option is commonly used for Cable modem services.
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The Host Name is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
Host Name:
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1500.
MTU Size:
Select this option if you want the DAP-1160
to get the DNS (Domain Name System)
server IP address automatically.
Attain DNS
automatically:
Select this option if you want to manually
enter the DNS Server IP address(es).
Fields to enter the Primary and Secondary
DNS server IP addresses will appear after
you select this option.
Set DNS
manually:
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Primary DNS
Server:
This is optional.
Secondary DNS
Server:
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Clone MAC
address:

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Static IP
Select Static IP if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP.
192.168.1.1 is the default WAN IP Address
of the DAP-1160.
IP Address:
255.255.255.0 is the default subnet mask.
All devices on the network must have the
same subnet mask to communicate on the
network.
Subnet Mask:
Enter the IP Address of the gateway
in your network. The default setting is
192.168.1.254.
Default Gateway:
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1500.
MTU Size:
Enter the Primary DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Primary DNS
Server:
This is optional.
Secondary DNS
Server:
The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Clone MAC
address:

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PPPoE
Choose PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through the DAP-1160.
Enter your PPPoE user name.
User Name:
Enter your PPPoE password and then
retype the password in the next box.
Password:
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Service Name:
Enter a maximum idle time during which
the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity.
Maximum Idle
time:
You may need to change the MTU
(Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal
performance with your specific ISP. The
default MTU size is 1492.
MTU Size:
Select this option if you want the DAP-1160
to get the DNS (Domain Name System)
server IP address automatically.
Attain DNS
Automatically:
Select this option if you want to manually enter the DNS Server IP address(es). Fields to enter the Primary
and Secondary DNS server IP addresses will appear after you select this option.
Set DNS
Manually:
Primary DNS
Server: Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Clone MAC
Address: The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your
PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
This is optional.
Secondary DNS
Server:
Reconnection
Type: Select Always on, On demand, or
Manual.